Environment-friendly flower sorting and conveying equipment

By combining adjustable speed motors, industrial cameras, and multi-servo robotic arms, the problems of insufficient recognition accuracy and adaptability in flower sorting equipment have been solved, achieving an efficient and safe flower sorting process and reducing the risk of flower damage.

CN223587768UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25LANZHOU NEW AREA AGRI INVESTMENT SILK ROAD GARDENING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422838155.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-20
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-20

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Technical Problem

Existing flower sorting equipment is insufficient in terms of recognition accuracy, adaptability, and sorting speed, and is prone to damaging flowers, failing to meet the requirements for high-precision and flexible sorting.

Method used

The system employs a combination of a conveyor mechanism driven by an adjustable speed motor, an industrial camera recognition mechanism, a multi-servo robotic arm, and a flexible gripper, along with photoelectric sensors and pressure sensors, to achieve automatic identification and safe sorting of flowers.

Benefits of technology

It achieves high-precision and safe sorting of flowers, improves sorting efficiency, reduces manual operation, adapts to different flower characteristics, and reduces the risk of damage.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses environment-friendly flower sorting and conveying equipment, which belongs to the technical field of flower sorting and comprises a conveying mechanism and a control box, the control box is arranged on the conveying mechanism, an identification mechanism is mounted on the rear side of the control box, a supporting frame is arranged on the right front portion of the conveying mechanism, and the supporting frame is arranged on the right front portion of the conveying mechanism. A mechanical arm is installed on the conveying mechanism on the left side of the supporting frame, and a motor is installed on the left rear side of the conveying mechanism. Through cooperative work of the control box, the identification mechanism and the manipulator, automatic identification and sorting of flowers are realized, manual operation is greatly reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. Through the speed-adjustable motor, the conveying mechanism can dynamically adjust the conveying speed according to the characteristics and sorting requirements of different flowers, it is ensured that the flowers are safely and stably conveyed, and damage is avoided. The angle and height adjustable design of the industrial camera is combined with the strip hole design, the light transmittance is improved, it is ensured that the colors and forms of flowers are accurately recognized under various illumination conditions, and high-precision sorting is achieved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to flower sorting technology field, more specifically, relate to a kind of environment-friendly flower sorting transmission equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In modern agriculture and horticulture industry, the planting and sale of flowers is an important economic value field. With the increasing demand for high-quality and diversified flowers in the consumer market, and the gradual rise of labor costs, the application of automated sorting technology in the flower processing process becomes increasingly important. Traditional flower sorting mainly relies on manual operation, which is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also has obvious limitations in sorting accuracy and efficiency.

[0003] In the process of manual sorting of flowers, the identification of flowers usually relies on the visual judgment and experience accumulation of workers. This method is easily affected by various factors, such as insufficient lighting conditions or fatigue caused by long hours of work, leading to identification errors. At the same time, the sorting speed of manual operation is difficult to meet the demand of large-scale production, especially in the peak season of flower supply chain, the contradiction between yield and speed is more prominent.

[0004] Currently, although some automated sorting equipment has appeared in the market, most of them still lack in recognition accuracy, adaptability and sorting speed, and are difficult to fully meet the diversified and high-precision sorting needs. In addition, these devices usually lack flexibility in design and cannot be adjusted according to the characteristics of different flowers, which may cause damage to flowers and affect their commercial value.

[0005] Therefore, it is of great practical significance to develop a more intelligent and flexible flower sorting transmission equipment to realize accurate identification and efficient sorting of flowers. SUMMARY

[0006] 1. Technical problem to be solved

[0007] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide an environment-friendly flower sorting transmission equipment, which can realize that the conveying mechanism can dynamically adjust the conveying speed according to the characteristics and sorting needs of different flowers, ensure the safe and stable conveying of flowers, and avoid damage.

[0008] 2. Technical solution

[0009] To solve the above problems, the utility model adopts the following technical solution.

[0010] The utility model provides an environment -friendly flower sorting transmission equipment, including conveying mechanism and control box, be equipped with control box on the conveying mechanism, the rear side of control box is installed with identification mechanism, the right front of conveying mechanism is equipped with the support frame, the left side conveying mechanism of support frame is installed with manipulator, the left rear side of conveying mechanism is installed with motor.

[0011] According to the above features, the identification mechanism includes a frame, an industrial camera is installed on the top of the frame, and a slot is formed in the top of the frame, a sleeve plate is arranged on the right top of the identification mechanism, and a pressing plate is installed on the sleeve plate.

[0012] In some embodiments, the support frame includes a frame body, a support plate is installed in the middle of the frame body, and the frame body is provided with a slot and is fixed by a latch.

[0013] According to the above features, the manipulator includes a third steering engine, a mechanical arm is installed on the third steering engine, a second steering engine and a first steering engine are respectively installed on one side of the mechanical arm, and a gripper is installed at the port of the first steering engine.

[0014] In some embodiments, the gripper is used to clamp flowers, and flowers are sorted one color at a time to distinguish the age of the flowers, and the distance between adjacent support plates is 40 cm.

[0015] According to the above features, the gripper is a flexible gripper, and a photoelectric sensor is installed on the right top of the control box.

[0016] 3. Advantages

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages that:

[0018] 1) The equipment of the utility model realizes automatic identification and sorting of flowers through the cooperative work of the control box, the identification mechanism and the manipulator, greatly reduces manual operation and improves work efficiency. Through the adjustable speed motor, the conveying mechanism can dynamically adjust the transportation speed according to the characteristics and sorting requirements of different flowers, ensure the safe and stable transportation of flowers, and avoid damage.

[0019] 2) The angle and height of the industrial camera are adjustable, combined with the slot design, which improves the light transmittance and ensures accurate identification of the color and shape of the flowers under various lighting conditions, realizing high-precision sorting. The manipulator is equipped with multiple steering engines and flexible grippers, which can flexibly adjust the motion trajectory and clamping force, adapt to flowers of different sizes and shapes, and reduce the risk of damage.

[0020] 3) The photoelectric sensor and the pressure sensor provide real-time monitoring data, and the control box adjusts the system parameters such as conveying speed and clamping force according to the feedback information, ensuring the smoothness and safety of the entire sorting process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is the first structure schematic view of the whole machine of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is the second structure schematic view of the whole machine of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is the third structure schematic view of the whole machine of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is the structure schematic view of the identification mechanism of the utility model.

[0025] Figure 5 It is the structure schematic view of the support frame of the utility model.

[0026] Figure 6 It is the structure schematic view of the manipulator of the utility model.

[0027] Figure 7 It is the structure schematic view of the control box of the utility model.

[0028] Mark explanation in the drawing:

[0029] 1, conveying mechanism;2, identification mechanism;3, control box;4, manipulator;5, support frame;6, motor;21, cover plate;22, extrusion plate;23, strip hole;24, frame;25, industrial camera;41, clamping jaw;42, first steering machine;43, second steering machine;44, mechanical arm;45, third steering machine;51, frame body;52, slot;53, support plate;54, bolt. Specific implementation

[0030] The technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model;Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments;Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by the ordinary skilled in the art without creative labor are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] Embodiment 1:

[0032] Please refer to Figures 1-7The utility model provides an environment -friendly flower sorting and conveying equipment, including conveying mechanism 1 and control box 3, be equipped with control box 3 on conveying mechanism 1, the rear side of control box 3 is installed with identification mechanism 2, the right front of conveying mechanism 1 is equipped with the support frame 5, and the left side of support frame 5 is installed with mechanical hand 4 on conveying mechanism 1, and the left rear of conveying mechanism 1 is installed with motor 6.

[0033] Conveying mechanism 1 adopts adjustable speed motor 6 drive, can automatically adjust the conveying speed according to the kind and sorting demand of flower. Through the feedback of sensor 31, control box 3 can monitor the flower state on the conveying belt in real time, ensure that the flower moves at the appropriate speed, avoid collision or damage.

[0034] The industrial camera 25 in identification mechanism 2 can adjust the angle and height through servo motor to obtain the best image under different light conditions. The design of strip hole 23 can enhance the light transmittance, ensure that the camera can clearly identify the color and shape of the flower.

[0035] In some embodiments, the support frame 5 includes a frame body 51, a support plate 53 is installed in the middle of the frame body 51, and the frame body 51 is provided with a slot 52 and is fixed by a latch 54. The mechanical hand 4 includes a third steering wheel 45, a mechanical arm 44 is installed on the third steering wheel 45, a second steering wheel 43 and a first steering wheel 42 are respectively installed on one side of the mechanical arm 44, and a clamping jaw 41 is installed at the port of the first steering wheel 42.

[0036] The mechanical hand 4 realizes complex motion trajectory through the cooperation of multiple steering wheels (42, 43, 45). The mechanical arm 44 can move flexibly in horizontal and vertical directions, and the clamping jaw 41 can automatically adjust the opening degree according to the size and shape of the flower, to ensure the safety and accuracy of the clamping process. The clamping jaw 41 is made of flexible material and can adapt to different shapes of flowers. In the clamping process, the clamping jaw 41 can monitor the clamping force in real time through the pressure sensor to avoid damage to the flowers. At the same time, the rotation function of the clamping jaw can help the mechanical hand 4 to accurately place the flowers on the support frame 5 after clamping.

[0037] In some embodiments, the clamping jaw 41 is used for clamping flowers, and the flowers are sorted one color at a time to distinguish the age of the flowers, and the distance between adjacent support plates 53 is 40 cm. The clamping jaw 41 is a flexible clamping jaw 41, and a photoelectric sensor 31 is installed on the right upper side of the control box 3.

[0038] The photoelectric sensor 31 is installed on the upper right of the control box 3, which can monitor the passing of flowers on the conveying mechanism 1 in real time. When the sensor detects that the flowers pass, the control box 3 will immediately instruct the manipulator 4 to prepare to clamp and adjust the conveying speed to ensure the smoothness of the sorting process. The whole device is coordinated by the central control system to ensure that the movements of each part are synchronized. For example, when the identification mechanism 2 identifies flowers of a certain color, the control box 3 can instruct the conveying mechanism 1 to speed up, while the manipulator 4 is ready to clamp the flowers, ensuring the efficiency of sorting.

[0039] Working principle: The flowers are placed on the conveyor belt of the conveying mechanism 1, which is driven by the motor 6 to start moving forward. The photoelectric sensor 31 monitors the state of the flowers on the conveyor belt in real time. When the flowers pass the sensor, the sensor will transmit a signal to the control box 3. After receiving the sensor signal, the industrial camera 25 in the identification mechanism 2 starts. The camera adjusts the angle and height through the servo motor to adapt to the current lighting conditions and obtain the best image. The slotted hole 23 is designed to increase the light transmittance, helping the camera to clearly identify the color and shape of the flowers. The control box 3 processes the image data transmitted by the camera to identify the color and shape of the flowers.

[0040] According to the identification result, the control box 3 instructs the conveying mechanism 1 to adjust the conveying speed to prepare for the sorting of the flowers. At the same time, the manipulator 4 adjusts the position and state of the mechanical arm 44 and the clamping jaw 41 according to the instructions of the control box 3 through the cooperation of multiple servos (42, 43, 45), preparing to clamp the flowers. When the flowers reach the predetermined position, the clamping jaw 41 of the manipulator 4 automatically adjusts the opening and closing degree and clamping force through its flexible material and pressure sensor to safely clamp the flowers. The rotating function of the clamping jaw 41 allows the manipulator to accurately place the flowers on the tray 53 of the holding rack 5. The flowers are sorted into different holding racks 5 according to color, shape or other characteristics. According to the sorting requirements, the distance between adjacent trays 53 is set to 40 cm to orderly place different types of flowers. The whole process is coordinated by the central control system to ensure that the actions of each part are synchronized to efficiently complete the sorting task. The system dynamically adjusts the actions of each component according to the sorting results and sensor feedback to optimize the sorting process.

[0041] The above is only the preferred specific implementation of the present application; however, the protection scope of the present application is not limited to this. Any skilled person in the art can make equivalent substitutions or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present application according to the technical scheme and improvement concept of the present application, which should be covered within the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device, comprising a conveying mechanism (1) and a control box (3), characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a control box (3), the rear side of the control box (3) is provided with an identification mechanism (2), the right front side of the conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a supporting frame (5), the left side of the supporting frame (5) is provided with a mechanical hand (4), and the left rear side of the conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a motor (6).

2. The environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification mechanism (2) comprises a frame (24), the top of the frame (24) is provided with an industrial camera (25), and a strip hole (23) is formed in the top, the right upper side of the identification mechanism (2) is provided with a sleeve plate (21), and the sleeve plate (21) is provided with an extrusion plate (22).

3. The environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The supporting frame (5) comprises a frame body (51), the middle of the frame body (51) is provided with a supporting plate (53), the frame body (51) is provided with a slot (52) and is fixed through a bolt (54).

4. The environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical hand (4) comprises a third steering wheel (45), the third steering wheel (45) is provided with a mechanical arm (44), one side of the mechanical arm (44) is provided with a second steering wheel (43) and a first steering wheel (42) respectively, and the port of the first steering wheel (42) is provided with a clamping jaw (41).

5. The environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping jaw (41) is used for clamping flowers.

6. The environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flowers are sorted one color at a time, which is used for distinguishing the age of the flowers, and the interval between adjacent supporting plates (53) is 40 cm.

7. The environmentally friendly flower sorting and conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The clamping jaw (41) is a flexible clamping jaw, and the right upper side of the control box (3) is provided with a photoelectric sensor (31).