Fruit and vegetable feeding equipment and sorting equipment

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides fruit and vegetable feeding equipment and fruit and vegetable sorting equipment, and relates to the technical field of fruit and vegetable sorting. The sorting equipment comprises fruit and vegetable feeding equipment, and the fruit and vegetable feeding equipment comprises an equipment body, a suction module and a control assembly. The module taking module is arranged on the equipment body, the suction module comprises a suction unit and an electromagnetic valve which are connected, the control assembly is arranged on the equipment body and comprises a PCB, an intermediate relay module and a first wiring terminal, the intermediate relay module and the first wiring terminal are integrated on the PCB, and the first wiring terminal is used for being connected with the electromagnetic valve. The intermediate relay is integrated on the PCB, so that circuits in the device can be reduced, the size of the PCB is small, the occupied space of the whole control assembly can be reduced, and the wiring pressure on the top of the fruit and vegetable feeding device can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fruit and vegetable sorting technology, and more specifically, to a fruit and vegetable feeding device and a sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] When sorting fruits and vegetables, information such as size, color, or firmness can be detected, and then the fruits and vegetables can be sorted based on this information. To improve the accuracy of fruit and vegetable sorting, image acquisition methods are often used to assist in the sorting process, thereby improving the sorting precision. Fruit and vegetable sorting equipment includes fruit and vegetable feeding equipment.

[0003] The inventors discovered that some existing fruit and vegetable feeding equipment has multiple suction units, control valves connected to the suction units, and relay modules on top, resulting in significant wiring pressure between the multiple relay modules and the control valves. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a fruit and vegetable feeding device and a sorting device, which can reduce the wiring pressure on the top of the fruit and vegetable feeding device.

[0005] The embodiments of this utility model are implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a fruit and vegetable feeding device, comprising:

[0007] Equipment body;

[0008] The suction module is installed on the equipment body and includes a suction unit and a solenoid valve connected to it.

[0009] Control component; The control component is located on the device body and includes a PCB board, an intermediate relay module integrated on the PCB board, and a first terminal block. The first terminal block is used to connect to the solenoid valve.

[0010] With the above setup, since the intermediate relay is integrated on the PCB board, the number of lines in the device can be reduced. Furthermore, due to the smaller size of the PCB board, the space occupied by the entire control component can be reduced, and the wiring pressure on the top of the fruit and vegetable feeding device can also be reduced.

[0011] In an optional implementation, the suction module also includes a sensor disposed on the device body. The sensor is communicatively connected to the solenoid valve and is used to detect whether the material to be transported has arrived at the designated location.

[0012] With the above settings, when the material to be transported arrives, the sensor can send a signal to the solenoid valve, which can then open the air path of the suction unit, thereby enabling the suction unit to pick up the material.

[0013] In an optional implementation, the PCB board also integrates a second terminal block for connecting to the sensor.

[0014] The above settings facilitate powering the PCB board to the sensor or receiving signals transmitted by the sensor.

[0015] In an optional implementation, there are multiple suction modules, which are spaced apart on the device body.

[0016] The above settings can improve the conveying efficiency of the equipment.

[0017] In an optional embodiment, the equipment body includes a support frame, a feeding section, a discharging section, and a first connecting plate. The feeding section and the discharging section are connected to the support frame and are located on both sides of the support frame. The suction unit can feed the material from the feeding section into the discharging section. The first connecting plate is rotatably mounted on the support frame and located on the upper side of the feeding section and the discharging section. The suction unit is located on the upper side of the first connecting plate near the feeding section and the discharging section. The control component is located on the first connecting plate.

[0018] With the above configuration, the suction unit rotates under the drive of the first connecting plate, thereby enabling the suction unit mounted on the first connecting plate to pass through the feeding section and the discharge section.

[0019] In an optional embodiment, the device body further includes a second connecting plate, which is disposed on the support frame and located above the first connecting plate. A mating part is provided on the side of the second connecting plate near the first connecting plate. The first connecting plate can rotate relative to the second connecting plate around a preset axis. The sensor is located on the side of the first connecting plate near the second connecting plate. When the sensor detects the mating part, the solenoid valve can control the air passage in the suction unit to be opened.

[0020] With the above settings, when the sensor detects the mating part while the first connecting plate is rotating, the control valve controls the air path of the suction unit to be opened, thereby generating negative pressure to suck up the fruits and vegetables in the feeding section at the correct position.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the equipment body further includes a vision inspection device. The feeding section includes an infeed section and a detection section at one end near the discharge section. The detection section is located between the feeding section and the discharge section and is located below the suction unit. The suction unit is used to suction the material entering the detection section from the feeding section. The suction unit is also used to place the material at the end of the detection section near the discharge section. The vision inspection device is located on the support frame and on both sides of the detection section to acquire image information of the material.

[0022] With the above setup, image information of materials can be acquired through a visual inspection device to achieve material inspection.

[0023] In an optional embodiment, the suction module further includes a mounting bracket disposed on the first connecting plate, and both the solenoid valve and the sensor are mounted on the mounting bracket.

[0024] With the above setup, since both the solenoid valve and the sensor are mounted on the mounting bracket, the installation structure can be saved, and the distance between the solenoid valve and the sensor can be reduced, which facilitates wiring.

[0025] In an optional embodiment, the mounting bracket is provided with mounting holes, the sensor is assembled and connected to the mounting holes, and the sensor can move relative to the mounting holes in the height direction.

[0026] The above settings allow for adjustments to the installation position to accommodate different installation distances.

[0027] Secondly, this utility model provides a sorting device, including the fruit and vegetable feeding device of any of the aforementioned embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0028] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of this utility model and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0029] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the fruit and vegetable feeding device provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0030] Figure 2 An installation diagram of the sensor, solenoid valve, and mounting bracket provided for an embodiment of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the control component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram showing the relative positions of the sensor, solenoid valve, and mating parts when the first connecting plate rotates relative to the second connecting plate, as provided in an embodiment of this utility model.

[0033] Icons: 1-Fruit and vegetable feeding equipment; 100-Equipment body; 110-Bearing frame; 121-Feeding section; 122-Detection section; 130-Discharge section; 140-First connecting plate; 150-Second connecting plate; 151-Matching part; 200-Suction unit; 300-Solenoid valve; 400-Control component; 410-PCB board; 420-Intermediate relay module; 430-First terminal block; 440-Second terminal block; 450-Power supply module; 500-Sensor; 600-Mounting bracket; 610-Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation

[0034] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this utility model described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0035] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0036] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined or explained in subsequent drawings.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0038] Furthermore, terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" do not imply that components must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that they can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal than "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] The following describes in detail, with reference to the accompanying drawings, the specific structure of a fruit and vegetable feeding device provided by this utility model and its corresponding technical effects.

[0041] Please refer to Figure 1-Figure 4 This utility model embodiment provides a fruit and vegetable feeding device 1, which includes a device body 100, a suction module and a control component 400.

[0042] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, in order to demonstrate the structure on the first connecting disk 140, Figure 1 The structure of control component 400 is not shown.

[0043] The suction module is located on the equipment body 100. The suction module includes a suction unit 200 and a solenoid valve 300 connected to each other. The control component 400 is located on the equipment body 100. The control component 400 includes a PCB board 410, an intermediate relay module 420 integrated on the PCB board 410, and a first terminal 430. The first terminal 430 is used to connect to the solenoid valve 300.

[0044] It is easy to understand that since the control component 400 in this application integrates intermediate relays and a first terminal 430 connected to the solenoid valve 300, some existing fruit and vegetable feeding devices 1 have multiple intermediate relays spaced apart on the top of the device body 100. The multiple intermediate relays also need to be electrically connected to the control module of the fruit and vegetable feeding device 1 and connected to the power supply, respectively. In this embodiment, since the intermediate relays are integrated on the PCB board 410, the wiring in the device can be reduced. Furthermore, since the size of the PCB board 410 is small, the space occupied by the entire control component 400 can be reduced, and the wiring pressure on the top of the fruit and vegetable feeding device 1 can also be reduced.

[0045] In this embodiment, the suction module also includes a sensor 500 disposed on the device body 100. The sensor 500 is communicatively connected to the solenoid valve 300. The sensor 500 is used to detect whether the bag transport material is in place. That is, when the material to be transported is in place, the sensor 500 can send a signal to the solenoid valve 300, which can enable the air passage of the suction unit 200 to be opened, thereby enabling the suction unit 200 to suck up the material.

[0046] For details, please refer to Figure 4 During operation, when sensor 500 detects material arrival, its signal is connected to the coil of the intermediate relay. The solenoid valve 300 is then connected to the normally open contact of the intermediate relay. The signal from sensor 500 controls the coil of the intermediate relay to close, thereby energizing the solenoid valve 300 and activating the air passage of the suction unit 200. When the suction unit 200 needs to pick up the material to be conveyed, it can then pick up the material.

[0047] It should be noted that, in this embodiment, the suction unit 200 is a negative pressure suction unit 200.

[0048] In this embodiment, the control component 400 further includes a second terminal block 440, which is used to connect to the sensor 500 so as to supply power to the PCB board 410 and the sensor 500 or receive signals transmitted by the sensor 500.

[0049] In this embodiment, a power supply module 450 is also integrated on the PCB board 410, which is used to supply power to the PCB board 410.

[0050] In this embodiment, there are multiple suction modules, which are spaced apart on the device body 100. That is, the device body 100 has multiple suction units 200, multiple solenoid valves 300, and multiple sensors 500. The multiple suction units 200 are connected to the multiple solenoid valves 300 in a one-to-one correspondence, and the multiple sensors 500 are set to correspond to the multiple solenoid valves 300 in a one-to-one correspondence, thereby improving the conveying efficiency of the device.

[0051] In detail, the equipment body 100 includes a support frame 110, a feeding section, a discharging section 130, and a first connecting plate 140. The feeding section and the discharging section 130 are connected to the support frame 110 and are located on both sides of the support frame 110. The suction unit 200 can feed the material from the feeding section into the discharging section 130. The first connecting plate 140 is rotatably mounted on the support frame 110 and located on the upper side of the feeding section and the discharging section 130. The suction unit 200 is mounted on the upper side of the first connecting plate near the feeding section and the discharging section 130. The control component 400 is mounted on the first connecting plate 140. That is to say, the suction unit 200 rotates under the drive of the first connecting plate, so that the suction unit 200 mounted on the first connecting plate can pass over the feeding section and the discharging section 130.

[0052] In other words, the fruit and vegetable materials can move along the feeding section to move closer to the discharge section 130. When the sensor 500 detects that the fruit and vegetable materials have moved into position, the suction unit 200 can suck up the fruit and vegetable materials so that they can enter the discharge section 130.

[0053] The device body 100 also includes a second connecting plate 150, which is disposed on the support frame 110 and located above the first connecting plate 140. A mating part 151 is provided on the side of the second connecting plate 150 near the first connecting plate 140. The first connecting plate 140 can rotate relative to the second connecting plate 150 around a preset axis. The sensor 500 is located on the side of the first connecting plate 140 near the second connecting plate 150. When the sensor 500 detects the mating part 151, the solenoid valve can control the air passage in the suction unit 200 to be opened.

[0054] The direction of the aforementioned preset axis is parallel to the height direction of the support frame, and the first connecting plate can also rotate relative to the support frame around the preset axis.

[0055] Please continue to refer to Figure 4 That is, when the sensor 500 detects that the distance between itself and the mating part 151 is not greater than S2, the battery valve can control the air passage in the suction unit 200 to be open.

[0056] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the sensor 500 can be a proximity switch. In some other embodiments, it can also be other sensors that can detect the mating part 151, such as limit switches, fiber optic amplifiers, photoelectric sensors, etc.

[0057] It should be noted that the position of the mating part 151 on the second connecting plate 150 is opposite to the position where the fruits and vegetables are in place. That is, when the sensor 500 rotates with the first connecting plate 140 and detects the mating part 151, the control valve controls the air passage of the suction unit 200 to open, thereby generating negative pressure to suck up the fruits and vegetables in place on the feeding section.

[0058] In some embodiments, the device body 100 further includes a vision inspection device (not shown in the figure). The feeding section includes an infeed section 121 and a detection section 122 at one end near the discharge section 130. The detection section 122 is disposed between the feeding section and the discharge section 130. The detection section 122 is disposed below the suction unit 200. The suction unit 200 is used to suction the material entering the detection section 122 from the feeding section. The suction unit 200 is also used to place the material at the end of the detection section 122 near the discharge section 130. It can be understood that the suction unit 200 is capable of suctioning the material entering the detection section 122.

[0059] The visual inspection device is installed on the support frame 110 and located on both sides of the inspection section 122 to acquire image information of the material. The visual inspection device can acquire information about the surface of the material to achieve the inspection of the material.

[0060] In other words, when the material enters the detection section 122, it indicates that the material has been transported to the correct position. At this time, the sensor 500 also detects the mating part 151, and the solenoid valve 300 controls the air passage of the suction unit 200 to open, so that the suction unit 200 can suck up the material that has entered the detection section 122. After the suction unit 200 sucks up the material that has entered the detection section 122, the surface information of the material is obtained by the vision detection device, and then the material can be put down by the suction unit 200 and transported to the discharge section 130 under the drive of the detection section 122.

[0061] The suction module also includes a mounting bracket 600 disposed on the first connecting plate 140, on which both the solenoid valve 300 and the sensor 500 are mounted. Understandably, since the solenoid valve 300 and the sensor 500 are mounted on the mounting bracket 600 simultaneously, it can save on installation structure and also reduce the distance between the solenoid valve 300 and the sensor 500, facilitating wiring.

[0062] The mounting bracket 600 is provided with mounting holes 610. The sensor 500 is assembled and connected to the mounting holes 610, and the sensor 500 can move relative to the mounting holes 610 in the height direction to adjust the installation position to meet different installation distances.

[0063] Understandably, in some embodiments, the outer peripheral wall of the sensor 500 is provided with external threads, and the mounting hole 610 has internal threads, thereby enabling the sensor 500 to be rotated so that the sensor 500 can be moved in the height direction, and the axis of the mounting hole 610 is parallel to the height direction.

[0064] Alternatively, in some other optional embodiments, the mounting bracket 600 is also provided with a pin hole communicating with the mounting hole 610. The pin hole is perpendicular to the mounting hole 610, and the sensor 500 is also provided with a mating hole. The sorting device also includes a pin that can pass through the pin hole and be inserted into the mating hole of the sensor 500 to complete the assembly of the sensor 500 with the mounting hole 610. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the sensor 500, the pin is removed, thereby moving the sensor 500 in the axial direction of the mounting hole 610, and then the pin is inserted into the pin hole and then into the mating hole of the sensor 500.

[0065] In detail, the mounting bracket 600 includes a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, and a third mounting plate connected at an angle in sequence. One side of the first mounting plate is connected to the first connecting plate 140, and the solenoid valve 300 is mounted on the side of the first mounting plate away from the first connecting plate 140. The third mounting plate has a mounting hole 610. In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 600 is roughly "Z" shaped.

[0066] This utility model embodiment also provides a sorting device, including the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable feeding device 1. Since the sorting device includes the above-mentioned fruit and vegetable feeding device 1, the sorting device also has the same technical effects as the fruit and vegetable feeding device 1. Therefore, the technical effects of the sorting device will not be described in detail here.

[0067] In summary, this utility model embodiment provides a fruit and vegetable feeding device 1 and a sorting device. The sorting device includes a fruit and vegetable feeding device 1, which includes a device body 100, a suction module, and a control component 400. The suction module is disposed on the device body 100 and includes a suction unit 200 and a solenoid valve 300 connected to each other. The control component 400 is disposed on the device body 100 and includes a PCB board 410, an intermediate relay module 420 integrated on the PCB board 410, and a first terminal block 430. The first terminal block 430 is used to connect to the solenoid valve 300. Since the intermediate relay is integrated on the PCB board 410, it can reduce the wiring in the device. Furthermore, since the PCB board 410 is smaller, it can also reduce the space occupied by the entire control component 400 and reduce the wiring pressure on the top of the fruit and vegetable feeding device 1.

[0068] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable feeding device, characterized in that, include: Equipment body (100); A suction module is disposed on the device body (100), and the suction module includes a suction unit (200) and a solenoid valve (300) connected to each other; Control component (400); The control component (400) is disposed on the device body (100), and the control component (400) includes a PCB board (410) and an intermediate relay module (420) and a first terminal block (430) integrated on the PCB board (410), the first terminal block being used to connect to the solenoid valve (300).

2. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The suction module also includes a sensor (500) disposed on the device body (100). The sensor (500) is communicatively connected to the solenoid valve (300) and is used to detect whether the material to be transported has arrived.

3. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The PCB board (410) also integrates a second terminal block (440), which is used to connect to the sensor (500).

4. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of suction modules is multiple, and the multiple suction modules are arranged at intervals on the device body (100).

5. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The equipment body (100) includes a support frame (110), a feeding section, a discharging section (130), and a first connecting plate (140). The feeding section and the discharging section (130) are connected to the support frame (110) and are located on both sides of the support frame (110). The suction unit (200) can feed the material from the feeding section into the discharging section (130). The first connecting plate (140) is rotatably disposed on the support frame (110) and located on the upper side of the feeding section and the discharging section (130). The suction unit (200) is disposed on the upper side of the first connecting plate (140) near the feeding section and the discharging section (130). The control component (400) is disposed on the first connecting plate (140).

6. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The device body (100) also includes a second connecting plate (150), which is disposed on the support frame (110) and located above the first connecting plate (140). The second connecting plate (150) has a mating part (151) on the side of the second connecting plate (140) close to the first connecting plate (140). The first connecting plate (140) can rotate relative to the second connecting plate (150) around a preset axis. The sensor (500) is located on the side of the first connecting plate (140) close to the second connecting plate (150). When the sensor (500) detects the mating part (151), the solenoid valve (300) can control the air passage in the suction unit (200) to be open.

7. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The equipment body (100) also includes a visual inspection device. The feeding section includes an infeed section (121) and a detection section (122) at one end near the discharge section (130). The detection section (122) is located between the feeding section and the discharge section (130) and is located below the suction unit (200). The suction unit (200) is used to suction the material entering the detection section (122) from the feeding section. The suction unit (200) is also used to place the material at the end of the detection section (122) near the discharge section (130). The visual inspection device is located on the support frame (110) and on both sides of the detection section (122) to acquire image information of the material.

8. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The suction module also includes a mounting bracket (600) disposed on the first connecting plate (140), and the solenoid valve (300) and the sensor (500) are both mounted on the mounting bracket (600).

9. The fruit and vegetable feeding equipment according to claim 8, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (600) is provided with a mounting hole (610), the sensor (500) is assembled and connected to the mounting hole (610), and the sensor (500) can move relative to the mounting hole (610) in the height direction.

10. A sorting device, characterized in that, Includes the fruit and vegetable feeding device according to any one of claims 1-9.

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