Air-blowing type sorting equipment

By using an air-blowing sorting device, which utilizes a conveying mechanism and pneumatic nozzles to identify and blow materials into a waste collection tank, the problem of low efficiency in traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece sorting equipment is solved, achieving high-precision material separation and reducing dust pollution.

CN223761531UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-06四川省中药饮片有限责任公司
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Application Number
CN202423009656.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-06
Publication Date
2026-01-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-06

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Technical Problem

Traditional Chinese medicine decoction piece sorting equipment is inefficient, cannot effectively remove impurities of the same size, and has dust pollution problems.

Method used

The air-blowing sorting equipment combines a conveying mechanism, a waste identification mechanism, and a sorting mechanism. It uses pneumatic nozzles and cameras to identify and blow the waste into the waste collection tank, achieving high-precision sorting.

Benefits of technology

It improves sorting accuracy, avoids human error, achieves efficient material separation, and reduces dust pollution.

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Abstract

The air-blowing type sorting equipment comprises a conveying mechanism used for continuously conveying materials, a waste recognition mechanism arranged on the conveying mechanism, a sorting mechanism located at the output end of the conveying mechanism and a control panel used for controlling the conveying mechanism, the waste recognition mechanism and the sorting mechanism. Wherein the sorting mechanism comprises a support, a plurality of pneumatic nozzles, a waste storage tank and a raw material storage tank, the raw material storage tank and the waste storage tank are both arranged at the output end of the conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism is used for conveying conveyed materials into the raw material storage tank, the support is arranged above the raw material storage tank, and the pneumatic nozzles are evenly arranged on the support at intervals; and the plurality of nozzles are used for blowing the waste particles into the waste storage tank. According to the air-blowing type sorting equipment, the area where waste is located can be recognized through images, when the area moves to the position of the spray head, the waste is blown into the waste storage groove, continuous sorting operation is facilitated, the sorting precision is high, and errors caused by manual sorting are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment technology, specifically to an air-blowing sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] As an important component of traditional Chinese medicine, the process of processing prepared herbal medicines involves a crucial step: sorting out impurities from the powder. Traditional sorting methods, such as manual sieving, using bamboo sieves, or wire sieves, are not only inefficient but also cause dust pollution.

[0003] Currently, linear vibrating screening machines for Chinese medicinal herbs are generally used to sort the materials to be processed. The working principle of the linear vibrating screening machine for Chinese medicinal herbs is based on vibration screening technology. When the equipment is working, the excitation force generated by the motor drives the screen box to perform linear reciprocating motion. The material is subjected to this high-frequency vibration on the screen surface. Materials smaller than the screen mesh size (such as dust and fine impurities) will pass through the screen and fall down, while materials larger than the screen mesh size (such as medicinal herbs) continue to move forward on the screen surface, ultimately achieving effective separation of materials.

[0004] However, the sorting efficiency of the linear vibration screening machine for Chinese medicinal herbs is low, and it can only sort particles of different diameters, which cannot meet the requirements of impurities of the same size, thus its application is too limited. Utility Model Content

[0005] In order to solve the technical problems existing in the prior art, this application provides an air-blowing sorting device.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted in this application is as follows: an air-blowing sorting device, comprising: a conveying mechanism for continuously conveying materials, a waste identification mechanism disposed on the conveying mechanism, a sorting mechanism located at the output end of the conveying mechanism, and a control panel for controlling the conveying mechanism, the waste identification mechanism, and the sorting mechanism; wherein, the sorting mechanism includes a support, several pneumatic nozzles, a waste collection trough, and a raw material collection trough, both the raw material collection trough and the waste collection trough being disposed at the output end of the conveying mechanism, the conveying mechanism being used to feed the conveyed materials into the raw material collection trough, the support being disposed above the raw material collection trough, and several pneumatic nozzles being evenly spaced on the support, the nozzles being used to blow waste particles into the waste collection trough.

[0007] In some embodiments of this utility model, the bracket is provided with a base for mounting a plurality of pneumatic nozzles, the base is slidably mounted on the bracket, and the bracket is provided with a drive component for controlling the reciprocating motion of the base on the bracket.

[0008] In some embodiments of this utility model, the above-mentioned waste identification mechanism includes a light-shielding shell and a camera for forming a stable image. The light-shielding shell is disposed on the conveying mechanism, and the camera is disposed inside the light-shielding shell. The camera is electrically connected to the control panel.

[0009] In some embodiments of this utility model, the input end of the above-mentioned conveying mechanism is provided with a feeding mechanism, which includes a vibrating frame and a vibrating groove disposed on the vibrating frame, and a vibrating element is disposed between the vibrating frame and the vibrating groove.

[0010] In some embodiments of this utility model, the output end of the above-mentioned vibration groove is provided with a baffle for limiting current, and the vibration groove is provided with a slide rail for sliding the baffle up and down.

[0011] In some embodiments of this utility model, the baffle is provided with a plurality of adjustment holes, and a locking pin is provided on the slide rail, the locking pin being able to extend into any adjustment hole.

[0012] In some embodiments of this utility model, a guide groove is provided between the vibration groove and the conveying mechanism, and a toothed groove is provided at the bottom of the guide groove.

[0013] Beneficial effects:

[0014] This utility model provides an air-blowing sorting device, comprising: a conveying mechanism for continuously conveying materials, a waste identification mechanism disposed on the conveying mechanism, a sorting mechanism located at the output end of the conveying mechanism, and a control panel for controlling the conveying mechanism, the waste identification mechanism, and the sorting mechanism; wherein, the sorting mechanism includes a support, several pneumatic nozzles, a waste collection trough, and a raw material collection trough, both of which are disposed at the output end of the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to feed the conveyed material into the raw material collection trough. The support is disposed above the raw material collection trough, and several pneumatic nozzles are evenly spaced on the support, which blow waste particles into the waste collection trough. The conveying mechanism is used to uniformly convey the raw materials to be sorted. The waste identification mechanism is used to acquire images of the raw materials during transportation on the conveying mechanism, obtain the area where the waste is located after image analysis, and transmit the location of the waste to the control panel after identification. The sorting mechanism is located at the end of the conveying mechanism. After the waste identification mechanism obtains the waste location, the conveying speed of the conveying mechanism is constant, so the time required to reach the end position of the conveying mechanism is fixed. When the waste separates from the conveying mechanism, it forms a parabola. The pneumatic nozzle of the sorting mechanism blows the waste that falls into the raw material collection tank directly into the waste collection tank, which facilitates continuous sorting operations, has high sorting accuracy, and avoids errors caused by human sorting.

[0015] Therefore, this air-blowing sorting equipment can identify the area where the waste is located through images. When the area moves to the nozzle position, the waste is blown into the waste collection tank, which facilitates continuous sorting operations, has high sorting accuracy, and avoids errors caused by human sorting. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a structural illustration of an embodiment of this application. Figure 1 ;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a structural illustration of an embodiment of this application. Figure 2 ;

[0019] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A magnified view of a section at point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the waste identification mechanism in an embodiment of this application.

[0021] In the diagram: 1-Conveying mechanism; 2-Waste identification mechanism; 201-Light shield; 202-Camera; 3-Sorting mechanism; 301-Bracket; 302-Pneumatic nozzle; 303-Waste collection trough; 304-Raw material collection trough; 4-Control panel; 5-Base; 6-Drive component; 7-Feeding mechanism; 701-Vibration frame; 702-Vibration groove; 703-Vibration element; 8-Baffle; 9-Slide rail; 10-Adjustment hole; 11-Locking pin; 12-Guide groove; 13-Toothed groove. Detailed Implementation

[0022] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this application, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of this application described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0023] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this application provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed application, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the application. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this application without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0024] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0025] In the description of this application, it should be noted that the use of terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" to indicate orientation or positional relationships is based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationships commonly used when the product is in use. These terms are used solely for the convenience of describing this application and for 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 application. Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in the description of this application is only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0026] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal" and "vertical" in the description of this application does not imply that the component is required to be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it may be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but rather that it may be slightly tilted.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "set up," "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 between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0028] Example

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1-4This embodiment provides an air-blowing sorting device, including: a conveying mechanism 1 for continuously conveying materials, a waste identification mechanism 2 disposed on the conveying mechanism 1, a sorting mechanism 3 located at the output end of the conveying mechanism 1, and a control panel 4 for controlling the conveying mechanism 1, the waste identification mechanism 2, and the sorting mechanism 3; wherein, the sorting mechanism 3 includes a support 301, a plurality of pneumatic nozzles 302, a waste collection trough 303, and a raw material collection trough 304, the raw material collection trough 304 and the waste collection trough 303 are both disposed at the output end of the conveying mechanism 1, the conveying mechanism 1 is used to send the conveyed materials into the raw material collection trough 304, the support 301 is disposed above the raw material collection trough 304, and the plurality of pneumatic nozzles 302 are evenly spaced on the support 301, the plurality of nozzles being used to blow waste particles into the waste collection trough 303.

[0030] In this embodiment, the conveying mechanism 1 is used to uniformly transport the raw materials to be sorted. The waste identification mechanism 2 is used to acquire images of the raw materials during transportation on the conveying mechanism 1, obtain the area where the waste is located after image analysis, and transmit the location of the waste to the control panel 4 after identification.

[0031] In this embodiment, the sorting mechanism 3 is located at the end of the conveying mechanism 1. After the waste identification mechanism 2 obtains the waste location, the conveying speed of the conveying mechanism is constant, so the time required to reach the end position of the conveying mechanism 1 is fixed. When the waste separates from the conveying mechanism 1, it forms a parabola. The pneumatic nozzle 302 of the sorting mechanism 3 blows the waste that falls into the raw material collection tank 304 directly into the waste collection tank 303, which facilitates continuous sorting operations, has high sorting accuracy, and avoids errors caused by human sorting.

[0032] It should be noted that the material sorted by the sorting mechanism is powder granules. When the powder granules are conveyed to the conveying mechanism 1 and are in a flat state, the impurity points are identified after the powder image of the fixed area is obtained. The material is still conveyed by the conveying mechanism 1 and is conveyed to the raw material collection tank 304. When the material falls into the raw material collection tank 304, the impurities are blown into the waste material collection tank 303 by the pneumatic nozzle 302 to achieve separation.

[0033] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this example, the bracket 301 is provided with a base 5 for mounting a plurality of pneumatic nozzles 302. The base 5 is slidably mounted on the bracket 301, and the bracket 301 is provided with a drive member 6 for controlling the reciprocating motion of the base 5 on the bracket 301.

[0034] In this embodiment, the base 5 is used to install a plurality of pneumatic nozzles 302. Specifically, there are eight pneumatic nozzles 302 arranged in a straight line. The raw material at the output end of the conveying mechanism 1 has a certain initial velocity. The waste to be separated begins to perform a projectile motion. When the waste is located between the pneumatic nozzles 302 and the waste collection tank 303, the pneumatic nozzles 302 blow it into the waste collection tank 303 to achieve waste separation. The base 5 is used to adjust the position of the pneumatic nozzles 302, so as to adjust the distance between the raw material and the pneumatic nozzles 302 according to the waste with different initial velocities, thereby improving the applicability of the equipment. The pneumatic component is used to push the base 5 to slide on the bracket 301, thereby adjusting the distance.

[0035] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this example, the waste identification mechanism 2 includes a light-shielding shell 201 for forming a stable image and a camera 202. The light-shielding shell 201 is disposed on the conveying mechanism 1, and the camera 202 is disposed inside the light-shielding shell 201. The camera 202 is electrically connected to the control panel 4.

[0036] In this embodiment, the light-shielding shell 201 is used to form stable surface image data of the raw materials on the conveying mechanism 1, avoiding the impact of changes in natural light on the accuracy of the image data. The camera 202 is used to capture image data of the raw materials on the conveying mechanism 1, and then transmit the image data to the control panel 4. After analysis, the control panel 4 determines the waste point area. When the waste point area moves to the position of the pneumatic nozzle 302, the corresponding pneumatic nozzle 302 emits high-pressure gas, blowing the waste into the waste collection tank 303.

[0037] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this example, the input end of the above-mentioned conveying mechanism 1 is provided with a feeding mechanism 7. The feeding mechanism 7 includes a vibrating frame 701 and a vibrating groove 702 disposed on the vibrating frame 701. A vibrating element 703 is disposed between the vibrating frame 701 and the vibrating groove 702.

[0038] In this embodiment, the feeding mechanism 7 is used to input materials into the conveying mechanism 1, which facilitates material homogenization and prevents the material from being overloaded in the conveying mechanism 1, thereby affecting the sorting effect. Specifically, the vibrating frame 701 is used to install the vibrating trough 702 and the vibrating element 703. The vibrating element 703 is used to uniformly convey the raw material input into the vibrating trough 702 into the conveying mechanism 1 through vibration.

[0039] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2In some embodiments of this example, the output end of the vibration groove 702 is provided with a baffle 8 for limiting current, and the vibration groove 702 is provided with a slide rail 9 for the baffle 8 to slide up and down.

[0040] In this embodiment, the baffle 8 is used in conjunction with the vibrating trough 702 to form a gap through which the material to be sorted passes, controlling the thickness of the output material according to different screening requirements. The slide rail 9 is used to support the longitudinal movement of the baffle 8, facilitating the adjustment of the output material thickness and expanding the scope of application of the equipment.

[0041] Please refer to Figures 1-3 In some embodiments of this example, the baffle 8 is provided with a plurality of adjustment holes 10, and the slide rail 9 is provided with a locking pin 11, which can extend into any adjustment hole 10.

[0042] In this embodiment, the adjustment hole 10 is used to fix the position of the baffle 8 on the slide rail 9 in conjunction with the locking pin 11. The distance between the baffle 8 and the bottom of the vibration groove 702 can be changed according to different adjustment holes 10, thereby controlling the thickness of the output material and adjusting according to different materials to be sorted.

[0043] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of this example, a guide groove 12 is provided between the vibration groove 702 and the conveying mechanism 1, and a toothed groove 13 is provided at the bottom of the guide groove 12.

[0044] In this embodiment, the inclined guide trough 12 can guide the material to flow in a specific direction, ensuring that the material maintains the correct path during conveying. The design of the corrugated trough further enhances the guiding effect, allowing the material to move more stably along the trajectory of the corrugated trough. When the conveyed material to be sorted enters the conveying mechanism 1, the powdery material is laid flat under the vibration of the conveying mechanism 1, thereby facilitating the acquisition of material surface images.

[0045] In use, the material to be sorted is put into the vibrating trough 702. The height of the baffle 8 is adjusted according to the sorting requirements, and the vibrating element 703 is turned on. The powder continuously enters the guide trough. After being homogenized and diverted by the guide trough, it enters the conveying mechanism 1. The material conveyed on the conveying mechanism 1 passes through the waste identification mechanism 2 and the image data of the upper surface of the material is acquired in the dark. After the acquired image data is analyzed, the waste point in the area is determined. The time for the waste point to reach the pneumatic nozzle 302 is calculated according to the control panel 4. The conveying mechanism 1 continues to maintain the speed. When the transmission mechanism movement time reaches the pre-calculated time, the waste point reaches the position of the pneumatic nozzle 302. The corresponding pneumatic nozzle 302 outputs high-pressure gas to blow the waste in the waste point into the waste collection tank 303.

[0046] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application and is not intended to limit this application. Various modifications and variations can be made to this application by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. An air blast sorting apparatus characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of material conveying mechanism (1) for continuous conveying material, waste identification mechanism (2) being arranged on the conveying mechanism (1), sorting mechanism (3) being located at the output end of the conveying mechanism (1) and control panel (4) for controlling the conveying mechanism (1), waste identification mechanism (2) and sorting mechanism (3) are provided;Wherein, the sorting mechanism (3) includes support (301), several pneumatic spray head (302), waste storage groove (303) and raw material storage groove (304), the raw material storage groove (304) and waste storage groove (303) are arranged at the output end of the conveying mechanism (1), the conveying mechanism (1) is used to send the material conveyed into raw material storage groove (304), the support (301) is arranged above the raw material storage groove (304), several pneumatic spray head (302) are evenly spaced on the support (301), and several pneumatic spray head (302) are used to blow waste particles into the waste storage groove (303). The support (301) is provided with a base (5) for mounting several pneumatic spray heads (302), the base (5) is slidably arranged on the support (301), and the support (301) is provided with a driving member (6) for controlling the reciprocating motion of the base (5) on the support (301). The waste identification mechanism (2) includes a light shield shell (201) for forming a stable image and a camera (202), the light shield shell (201) is arranged on the conveying mechanism (1), the camera (202) is arranged in the light shield shell (201), and the camera (202) is electrically connected with the control panel (4).

2. A blast air separation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The input end of the conveying mechanism (1) is provided with a feeding mechanism (7), the feeding mechanism (7) includes a vibrating frame (701) and a vibrating groove (702) arranged on the vibrating frame (701), and a vibrating element (703) is arranged between the vibrating frame (701) and the vibrating groove (702).

3. A blast air separation apparatus according to claim 1, wherein The output end of the vibrating groove (702) is provided with a baffle (8) for flow limiting, and the vibrating groove (702) is provided with a slide rail (9) for sliding the baffle (8) up and down.

4. A pneumatic sorting device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that A plurality of adjustment holes (10) are formed in the baffle (8), and a locking pin (11) is arranged on the slide rail (9), and the locking pin (11) can extend into any adjustment hole (10).

5. A blast separator according to claim 4, wherein, A guide groove (12) is arranged between the vibrating groove (702) and the conveying mechanism (1), and a tooth-shaped groove (13) is formed in the bottom of the guide groove (12).

6. A blast air separation apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, ​ 7. A blast air separation apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, ​