Intelligent fruit sorting equipment

By introducing a sliding, adjustable sorting roller and scraper structure into the fruit sorting equipment, the problem of limited applicability of the equipment has been solved, achieving high-precision and low-cost fruit sorting.

CN223788978UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-13FUJIAN MINHOU COUNTY KUNSHAN AGRICULTURE CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520085660.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2026-01-13
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-15

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Technical Problem

Existing fruit sorting equipment has difficulty adjusting the tilt angle of the sorting rollers according to the characteristics of different fruits, which limits the applicability of the equipment and results in high costs.

Method used

An intelligent fruit sorting device was designed, which includes a sliding and adjustable sorting roller and a scraper structure. The scraper evenly spreads the fruit and the spacing between the sorting rollers is adjusted to achieve automated sorting.

Benefits of technology

It improves sorting accuracy and equipment applicability, reduces sorting error rate, and lowers equipment costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses intelligent fruit sorting equipment which comprises a fruit feeding assembly, the fruit feeding assembly comprises a conveying belt, limiting baffles for intercepting fruits are arranged on the outer walls of the left side and the right side of the conveying belt, and a material shifting assembly is installed above the conveying belt. The fruit sorting device comprises a conveying belt and a material stirring assembly, the material stirring assembly comprises an air cylinder and a scraping plate used for stirring fruits, the tail end of the conveying belt is provided with a sorting assembly, the sorting assembly comprises a sorting table, the top of the sorting table is connected with a plurality of sorting rollers in a sliding mode, and the fruit sorting device relates to the field of fruit sorting equipment. According to the fruit sorting device, the distance between every two adjacent sorting rollers is adjusted to a proper size, adaptive adjustment can be conveniently conducted on different fruits, the practicability and the application range of equipment use are conveniently improved, automatic sorting is conducted according to the sizes of the fruits in a physical mode, the sorting error rate is reduced, and the sorting precision is improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of fruit sorting equipment, specifically an intelligent fruit sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] Fruits inevitably come in different sizes during harvesting. To sort fruits of the same size for classification, packaging, and pricing based on diameter during sales, existing fruit sorting equipment typically uses electronic scanning devices to scan and identify the size of the fruit. This equipment is relatively expensive. Smarter fruit sorting equipment generally uses adjustable distances between sorting rollers, allowing the fruit to fall into the sorting bin after passing through different gaps in the rollers. However, the position of the sorting rollers in this structure is relatively fixed. When selecting different types of fruit, due to their characteristics and significant size differences, it's inconvenient to adjust the tilt angle of the sorting rollers according to the characteristics of the fruit being selected, thus limiting the applicability of the sorting equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an intelligent fruit sorting device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0005] An intelligent fruit sorting device includes a fruit feeding assembly, which includes a conveyor belt. Limiting baffles for intercepting fruit are provided on the left and right outer walls of the conveyor belt. A fruit-dispensing assembly is installed above the conveyor belt, including a cylinder and a scraper for dispensing fruit. A sorting assembly is installed at the end of the conveyor belt, including a sorting table. Sorting rollers are slidably connected to the top of the sorting table, and several sorting rollers are provided. A fruit sorting bin is located below the sorting rollers.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the fruit feeding assembly includes a feeding platform, a first support leg is fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the feeding platform, a U-shaped frame is fixedly installed on the top of the feeding platform, and a cylinder is fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the U-shaped frame.

[0007] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the output end of the cylinder is fixedly connected to a bracket, and a scraper is detachably and fixedly installed on the outer wall of the bracket. The bottom end of the scraper is made of a flexible material and is rounded.

[0008] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the sorting table is provided with a through groove, and a U-shaped support platform is fixedly installed around the inner wall of the through groove. The outer walls of the front and rear ends of the U-shaped support platform are fitted with guide rails.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the inner wall of the guide rail is provided with a sliding groove, and a sliding block is installed in conjunction with the inner wall of the sliding groove. The sliding block and the inner wall of the sliding groove are magnetically connected, and a support rod is fixedly installed on the top of the sliding block.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a ball head is fixedly installed on the top outer wall of the support rod, and a sorting roller is inserted and installed on the top of the ball head. A U-shaped groove is formed on the bottom end of the sorting roller, and the outer wall of the ball head and the inner wall of the U-shaped groove are slidably connected.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, a support frame is fixedly connected to the bottom outer wall of the sorting table, and a slot is provided on the inner wall of the support frame, and a fruit sorting bin is inserted and installed in the slot.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, universal wheels are rotatably installed at the four corners of the bottom of the fruit sorting bin, and the universal wheels are provided with a locking structure. A handle is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the front end of the fruit sorting bin.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention.

[0014] 1. By installing a scraper on the top of the feeding table, the fruit on the top of the feeding table can be evenly spread, so that the fruit can be evenly transported to the top of the sorting roller, avoiding interference between fruits of different diameters and improving the sorting accuracy.

[0015] 2. By setting up sliding and adjustable sorting rollers, the distance between adjacent sorting rollers can be adjusted to a suitable size, making it easy to adapt to different fruits. This improves the practicality and applicability of the equipment. By automating the sorting of fruits by size through physical means, the sorting error rate is reduced and the sorting accuracy is improved. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of this utility model will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of an intelligent fruit sorting device.

[0018] Figure 2A schematic diagram of the material feeding component in an intelligent fruit sorting device;

[0019] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the sorting roller structure in an intelligent fruit sorting device;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ball head adjustment seat structure in an intelligent fruit sorting device.

[0021] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the feeding roller structure in an intelligent fruit sorting device (viewed from below).

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fruit sorting bin structure from below in an intelligent fruit sorting device.

[0023] In the diagram: feeding platform 100, conveyor belt 110, limit baffle 120, first support leg 130.

[0024] U-shaped frame 200, cylinder 210, clamp seat 220, scraper 230

[0025] Sorting table 300, U-shaped support table 310, through groove 320, guide rail 330, slide 331, slide block 340, support rod 341, ball head 342, sorting roller 350, U-shaped chute 351.

[0026] Support frame 400, slot 410, fruit sorting bin 420, handle 422, caster wheel 423. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0028] Example 1: As Figures 1-5 The system includes a fruit feeding assembly, which includes a conveyor belt 110. The outer walls of the left and right sides of the conveyor belt 110 are provided with limiting baffles 120 to intercept the fruit. A feeding assembly is installed above the conveyor belt 110. The feeding assembly includes a cylinder 210 and a scraper 230 for feeding the fruit. A sorting assembly is installed at the end of the conveyor belt 110. The sorting assembly includes a sorting table 300. The top of the sorting table 300 is slidably connected to a sorting roller 350. Several sorting rollers 350 are provided. A fruit sorting bin 420 is provided below the sorting rollers 350.

[0029] The specific application scenario of this embodiment is as follows: By setting a scraper 230 on the top of the feeding table 100, the fruit on the top of the feeding table 100 can be evenly spread, so that the fruit can be evenly transported to the top of the sorting roller 350, avoiding interference between fruits of different diameters and improving sorting accuracy. By setting a sliding and adjustable sorting roller 350, the distance between adjacent sorting rollers 350 can be adjusted to a suitable size, which is convenient for adapting to different fruits, improving the practicality and applicability of the equipment. By automatically sorting the fruit by size through physical means, the sorting error rate is reduced and the sorting accuracy is improved.

[0030] Example 2: As Figure 1 and Figure 2 The fruit feeding assembly includes a feeding platform 100, a first support leg 130 fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the feeding platform 100, a U-shaped frame 200 fixedly installed on the top of the feeding platform 100, a cylinder 210 fixedly installed on the bottom outer wall of the U-shaped frame 200, a card holder 220 fixedly connected to the output end of the cylinder 210, a scraper 230 detachably fixedly installed on the outer wall of the card holder 220, the bottom end of the scraper 230 is made of flexible material and the bottom end of the scraper 230 is set with rounded corners.

[0031] The specific application scenario of this embodiment is as follows: by opening the cylinder 210 to adjust the height of the card seat 220 and the scraper 230, the scraper 230 limits the fruit on the top of the conveyor belt 110, so that after the pile of fruit passes through the scraper 230, the fruit is evenly spread in a single layer on the top of the conveyor belt 110.

[0032] Example 3: As Figures 3-5 The sorting table 300 has a through groove 320 on its inner wall. A U-shaped support platform 310 is fixedly installed around the inner wall of the through groove 320. The outer walls of the front and rear ends of the U-shaped support platform 310 are fitted with guide rails 330. The inner wall of the guide rail 330 has a sliding groove 331. A slide block 340 is inserted into the inner wall of the sliding groove 331. The slide block 340 is magnetically connected to the inner wall of the sliding groove 331. A support rod 341 is fixedly installed on the top of the slide block 340. A ball head 342 is fixedly installed on the top outer wall of the support rod 341. A sorting roller 350 is inserted into the top of the ball head 342. A U-shaped groove 351 is opened on the bottom outer surface of the sorting roller 350. The outer wall of the ball head 342 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the U-shaped groove 351.

[0033] The specific application scenario of this embodiment is as follows: By setting the U-shaped support platform 310 to support the guide rail 330, and by setting the guide rail 330 to slide the slide block 340, the position of the ball head 342 can be controlled and adjusted. By setting the ball head 342 to cooperate and insert with the U-shaped groove 351, it is convenient to quickly complete the movement and adjustment of the ball head 342 and the bottom of the sorting roller 350 when adjusting the angle of the sorting roller 350, so that the position of the sorting roller 350 can be quickly fixed when adjusting the angle of the sorting roller 350.

[0034] Example 4: Figure 1 and Figure 6 The bottom outer wall of the sorting table 300 is fixedly connected to the support frame 400. The inner wall of the support frame 400 is provided with a slot 410. The fruit sorting bin 420 is installed in the inner wall of the slot 410. The four corners of the bottom of the fruit sorting bin 420 are rotatably installed with casters 423. The casters 423 are provided with a locking structure. The front outer wall of the fruit sorting bin 420 is fixedly installed with a handle 422.

[0035] The specific application scenario of this embodiment is as follows: by setting a support frame 400 to position the fruit sorting bin 420, it is convenient to hold the fruit falling from the sorting roller 350 through the fruit sorting bin 420. By installing casters 423 at the bottom of the fruit sorting bin 420, it is convenient to move or lock the position of the fruit sorting bin 420.

[0036] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: When used by those skilled in the art, fruits of different sizes are poured onto the conveyor belt 110 at the top of the feeding platform 100. The height of the card seat 220 and the scraper 230 is adjusted by opening the cylinder 210. The scraper 230 limits the fruit on the top of the conveyor belt 110, so that after the pile of fruit passes through the scraper 230, the fruit is evenly spread in a single layer on the top of the conveyor belt 110. According to the different diameter standards of the fruit to be sorted, the position is adjusted by pushing the tail slide 340 to slide in the groove 331 in the guide rail 33. This design creates a clamp between the sorting roller 350 and the side wall of the sorting table 300, allowing adjustment of the gap between adjacent sorting rollers 350. The gap gradually increases from the head to the tail, causing the fruit to fall into the fruit sorting bin 420 as it passes through the sorting rollers 350 with different gaps. This enables rapid sorting of fruits of different diameters, improving sorting efficiency. At the same time, the head of the sorting table 300 is slightly higher than the tail, causing the head and tail of the sorting rollers 350 to have a certain tilt angle, allowing the fruit to slide and be unloaded quickly under the action of gravity, further improving sorting efficiency.

[0037] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An intelligent fruit sorting device, comprising a fruit feeding assembly, the fruit feeding assembly comprising a conveying belt (110), the left and right sides of the conveying belt (110) being provided with limiting baffle plates (120) for intercepting fruits, characterized in that, The upper part of the conveying belt (110) is provided with a poking assembly, the poking assembly comprises a cylinder (210) and a scraper (230) for poking fruits, the end of the conveying belt (110) is provided with a sorting assembly, the sorting assembly comprises a sorting table (300), the top of the sorting table (300) is slidably connected with sorting rollers (350), the sorting rollers (350) are provided in plurality, and the lower part of the sorting rollers (350) is provided with a fruit sorting bin (420).

2. The intelligent fruit sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The fruit feeding assembly comprises a feeding table (100), the bottom end of the outer wall of the feeding table (100) is fixedly provided with a first supporting leg (130), and the top of the feeding table (100) is fixedly provided with a U-shaped frame (200).

3. The intelligent fruit sorting apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, The output end of the cylinder (210) is fixedly connected with a clamping seat (220), the outer wall of the clamping seat (220) is detachably fixedly provided with a scraper (230), the bottom end of the scraper (230) is made of flexible material, and the bottom end of the scraper (230) is provided with a rounded corner.

4. The intelligent fruit sorting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The inner wall of the sorting table (300) is provided with a through groove (320), the inner wall of the through groove (320) is fixedly provided with a U-shaped supporting table (310), and the front and rear ends of the U-shaped supporting table (310) are fixedly provided with guide rails (330) through clamping.

5. The intelligent fruit sorting apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, The inner wall of the guide rail (330) is provided with a sliding groove (331), the sliding groove (331) is provided with a sliding seat (340) through plug-in connection, the sliding seat (340) is magnetically connected with the inner wall of the sliding groove (331), and the top of the sliding seat (340) is fixedly provided with a supporting rod (341).

6. The intelligent fruit sorting apparatus according to claim 5, wherein, The top of the supporting rod (341) is fixedly provided with a ball head (342), the ball head (342) is provided with a sorting roller (350) through plug-in connection, the bottom end of the sorting roller (350) is provided with a U-shaped groove (351) through external packaging, and the outer wall of the ball head (342) is slidably connected with the inner wall of the U-shaped groove (351).

7. The intelligent fruit sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom end of the sorting table (300) is fixedly provided with a supporting frame (400), the inner wall of the supporting frame (400) is provided with a clamping groove (410), and the clamping groove (410) is provided with a fruit sorting bin (420) through plug-in connection.

8. The intelligent fruit sorting apparatus according to claim 7, wherein, The bottom end of the fruit sorting bin (420) is rotatably provided with universal wheels (423) at four corners, the universal wheels (423) are provided with locking structures, and the front end of the outer wall of the fruit sorting bin (420) is fixedly provided with a handle (422).