Traditional Chinese medicinal material sorting device
By designing the feeding box and dust collection system for the Chinese medicinal materials sorting device, the problems of quantitative feeding and dust handling in the sorting equipment were solved, improving sorting accuracy and operational safety, and ensuring the normal operation of the high-definition camera and the health of personnel.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520131178.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-20
AI Technical Summary
Existing Chinese medicinal herb sorting equipment lacks quantitative feeding capabilities, resulting in a large influx of materials into the sorting process at once, reducing sorting accuracy and efficiency. At the same time, dust pollutes the environment, affects the image recognition of high-definition cameras, and impacts the health of operators.
A sorting device for Chinese medicinal materials was designed, including an inclined feeding box, rollers, a high-definition camera, a dust collection system, and a filter box. The rollers enable quantitative feeding, while the dust pump and activated carbon filter screen filter dust, ensuring camera clarity and a safe working environment.
It enables quantitative dispensing of Chinese medicinal herbs, reduces dust interference, protects high-definition cameras, improves sorting accuracy, safeguards the health of operators, and creates a good working environment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of traditional Chinese medicine processing technology, specifically, it relates to a sorting device for traditional Chinese medicine. Background Technology
[0002] In the field of Chinese medicinal herb processing, with the continuous expansion of the industry scale and increasingly stringent requirements for product quality, the importance of the sorting process for Chinese medicinal herbs has become increasingly prominent.
[0003] In the material feeding stage, existing sorting equipment generally lacks quantitative feeding function. Usually, large quantities of Chinese medicinal materials are simply poured directly into the sorting area. This material feeding mode has many drawbacks. On the one hand, the large amount of materials entering the sorting stage at one time makes it difficult to distinguish each medicinal material in an orderly manner, resulting in frequent sorting errors and greatly reducing sorting accuracy and efficiency.
[0004] On the other hand, during the feeding process, the turning and friction of Chinese medicinal materials will generate a large amount of dust. Due to the lack of effective dust control measures, the dust will spread freely in the working environment. For the high-definition camera, the core component of sorting, the dust will easily adhere to the lens surface, causing the image to be blurry and seriously interfering with its normal image recognition function. This will lead to frequent misjudgments and greatly reduce the sorting accuracy. Moreover, long-term exposure to the harsh environment full of dust will greatly threaten the health of operators. Inhaling a large amount of dust can easily cause respiratory diseases and other health problems. In view of this, this utility model is proposed. Utility Model Content
[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a sorting device for Chinese medicinal materials that can overcome or at least partially solve the above problems.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the basic concept of the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0007] A Chinese medicinal herb sorting device includes a mounting frame, on which an inclined feeding box is fixedly mounted. A sorting box is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding box. A collection box connected to the sorting box is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame. A high-definition camera is fixedly mounted inside the sorting box. A partition is fixedly mounted inside the collection box, with a sorting opening on the partition. Collection chambers are located on both sides of the partition inside the collection box. High-pressure air nozzles corresponding to the sorting openings are fixedly mounted inside the collection box. The device also includes: a roller rotatably connected inside the feeding box, wherein multiple feeding slots are equidistantly arranged on the circumference of the roller; a dust suction chamber is formed between the inner and outer walls of the feeding box; dust suction hoods connected to the dust suction chamber are fixedly mounted around the inner walls of the feeding box; a dust suction pump fixedly mounted on the feeding box; and a filter box fixedly mounted on the collection box. The input end of the dust suction pump is connected to the dust suction chamber via a dust conveying pipe, and the output end of the dust suction pump is connected to the filter box via a dust conveying pipe.
[0008] In order to drive the roller to rotate and to uniformly feed materials into the sorting box through multiple circumferentially arranged feeding slots on the roller, preferably, a motor is also included. The motor is fixedly installed on the feeding box, and the output end of the motor is fixedly connected to the roller.
[0009] Preferably, the side wall of the collection box is provided with an air supply pipe that is connected to the high-pressure jet nozzle.
[0010] For filtering dust fed into the filter box, preferably, the filter box comprises activated carbon filter screens and exhaust holes formed on the filter box, and multiple activated carbon filter screens are provided, with multiple activated carbon filter screens being detachably connected inside the filter box.
[0011] To facilitate cleaning of the activated carbon filter screens, multiple activated carbon filter screens are further inserted equidistantly inside the filter box.
[0012] To facilitate the collection and cleaning of sorted Chinese medicinal herbs by having them fall into the collection box, a collection box is preferably included. The collection box is inserted into the collection cavity, and a handle is fixedly installed at one end of the collection box.
[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects compared with the prior art:
[0014] This invention enables quantitative material feeding during the material feeding process, preventing large quantities from flooding into the sorting stage and affecting sorting efficiency. It also collects and purifies dust generated during the feeding process, preventing dust from interfering with the operation of the high-definition camera and polluting the working environment. This not only protects the high-definition camera and extends its service life, ensuring continuous accuracy in image recognition and sorting, but also creates a good working environment for operators and reduces the harm of dust inhalation. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 1 ;
[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 2 ;
[0017] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the feeding box, sorting box, and collection box of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model. Figure 3 ;
[0019] Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.
[0020] In the diagram: 1. Mounting frame; 2. Feeding box; 201. Sorting box; 202. Collection box; 203. High-definition camera; 204. High-pressure jet nozzle; 205. Air supply pipe; 206. Partition; 3. Collection frame; 4. Roller; 401. Feeding trough; 402. Motor; 5. Dust suction chamber; 501. Dust suction hood; 502. Dust suction pump; 503. Dust supply pipe one; 504. Dust supply pipe two; 6. Filter box; 601. Activated carbon filter; 602. Exhaust port. Detailed Implementation
[0021] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.
[0022] Example 1:
[0023] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 5A sorting device for Chinese medicinal herbs includes a mounting frame 1. An inclined feeding box 2 is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 1. A sorting box 201 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding box 2. A collection box 202, connected to the sorting box 201, is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame 1. A high-definition camera 203 is fixedly mounted inside the sorting box 201. A partition 206 is fixedly mounted inside the collection box 202, with a sorting opening on the partition 206. Collection chambers are located on both sides of the partition 206 inside the collection box 202. A high-pressure jet nozzle 2, corresponding to the sorting opening, is fixedly mounted inside the collection box 202. 04, also includes: a roller 4 rotatably connected inside the feeding box 2, wherein multiple feeding slots 401 are equidistantly opened on the circumference of the roller 4, a dust suction chamber 5 is opened between the inner and outer walls of the feeding box 2, and a dust suction cover 501 connected to the dust suction chamber 5 is fixedly installed on all four sides of the inner wall of the feeding box 2; a dust suction pump 502, fixedly installed on the feeding box 2; and a filter box 6, fixedly installed on the collection box 202, wherein the input end of the dust suction pump 502 is connected to the dust suction chamber 5 through a dust conveying pipe 1 503, and the output end of the dust suction pump 502 is connected to the filter box 6 through a dust conveying pipe 2 504.
[0024] It also includes a motor 402, which is fixedly installed on the feeding box 2, and the output end of the motor 402 is fixedly connected to the roller 4.
[0025] The filter box 6 consists of an activated carbon filter 601 and an exhaust port 602 opened on the filter box 6. Multiple activated carbon filters 601 are provided, and multiple activated carbon filters 601 are detached and connected inside the filter box 6.
[0026] First, the Chinese medicinal materials are poured into the opening at the top of the feeding box 2. The motor 402 and the dust pump 502 are started. The motor 402 drives the roller 4 to rotate. The medicinal materials fall into the feeding trough 401 and are orderly fed into the sorting box 201 as the roller 4 rotates. This achieves quantitative feeding of materials and avoids a large amount of materials flooding into the sorting process at one time, which would affect the sorting effect. Inside the sorting box 201, the high-definition camera 203 captures the image of the Chinese medicinal materials in real time and transmits the feature information to the control system. The partition 206 inside the collection box 202 divides different collection chambers. Based on the recognition result, the high-pressure jet nozzle 204 corresponding to the sorting port sprays air instantly under the air supply pipe 205, so that it accurately blows the material into the corresponding collection chamber, thereby completing the sorting action.
[0027] At the same time, the dust pump 502 is connected to the dust suction chamber 5 through the dust conveying pipe 503, which creates a negative pressure in the dust suction hood 501, allowing it to suck in the dust-laden air generated during material feeding. Then, the dust-laden gas is transported into the filter box 6 through the dust conveying pipe 504 to prevent dust from interfering with the operation of the high-definition camera 203 and polluting the working environment. This not only protects the high-definition camera 203 and extends its service life, ensuring the continuous accuracy of image recognition and guaranteeing sorting accuracy, but also creates a good working environment for operators and reduces the harm of dust inhalation.
[0028] Meanwhile, after the dusty air enters the filter box 6, it first comes into contact with the first layer of activated carbon filter 601. With its rich pore structure, the activated carbon filter 601 adsorbs dust particles, trapping most of the dust in the air. As the air passes through the subsequent layers of activated carbon filter 601, the dust is continuously adsorbed and filtered. Finally, the purified air is discharged through the exhaust port 602, ensuring that the discharged air meets the cleanliness standards.
[0029] Example 2:
[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 The sorting device for Chinese medicinal materials is basically the same as that in Example 1. Furthermore, the side wall of the collection box 202 is provided with an air supply pipe 205 that is connected to the high-pressure jet nozzle 204.
[0031] Before starting the sorting operation, ensure that the gas supply pipe 205 is properly connected to the high-pressure gas source and that the pressure is stable. A one-way valve is installed on the gas supply pipe 205.
[0032] During the sorting process, when the control system determines that a certain type of material needs to be sorted based on the recognition result of the high-definition camera 203, it immediately sends a gas supply command to the gas supply pipe 205. The high-pressure gas is quickly transported through the gas supply pipe 205 into the high-pressure jet nozzle 204 and sprayed out, so that the Chinese medicinal materials or impurities located near the sorting port are accurately blown into the corresponding collection chamber, thereby realizing the classification of materials.
[0033] Example 3:
[0034] Reference Figure 3 The Chinese medicinal herb sorting device is basically the same as in Example 1, but further, multiple activated carbon filters 601 are equidistantly inserted into the filter box 6.
[0035] When the activated carbon filter 601 is close to saturation with adsorbed dust and needs to be replaced or cleaned, the operator does not need to use complicated tools. He can simply pull out the old filter and then wash, dry or replace it. After the maintenance is completed, the new or cleaned activated carbon filter 601 of the same specification can be accurately inserted into the slot to quickly restore the operation of the device.
[0036] Example 4:
[0037] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 The Chinese medicinal materials sorting device is basically the same as that in Example 1. Furthermore, it also includes a collection frame 3, which is inserted into the collection cavity. A handle is fixedly installed at one end of the collection frame 3 that passes through the collection box 202.
[0038] When the high-pressure jet nozzle 204 blows the material into the collection chamber, the material falls into the collection frame 3, which serves as a temporary storage container for sorted Chinese medicinal materials and impurities. When the material in the collection frame 3 reaches a certain amount or the sorting task is completed, the operator holds the handle, overcomes the friction between the collection frame 3 and the collection chamber, and pulls the collection frame 3 out of the collection chamber so that the staff can collect and clean it.
[0039] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model in any way. Although the present utility model has been disclosed above with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present utility model.
Claims
1. A sorting device for Chinese medicinal materials, comprising a mounting frame (1), wherein an inclined feeding box (2) is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame (1), a sorting box (201) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the feeding box (2), a collection box (202) connected to the sorting box (201) is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame (1), a high-definition camera (203) is fixedly mounted inside the sorting box (201), a partition (206) is fixedly mounted inside the collection box (202), a sorting port is provided on the partition (206), a collection chamber is provided on both sides of the partition (206) inside the collection box (202), and a high-pressure jet nozzle (204) corresponding to the sorting port is fixedly mounted inside the collection box (202), characterized in that, Also includes: Rotate the roller (4) connected inside the feeding box (2). Among them, multiple feeding slots (401) are equidistantly opened on the circumference of the roller (4), and a dust suction chamber (5) is opened between the inner and outer walls of the feeding box (2). A dust suction cover (501) connected to the dust suction chamber (5) is fixedly installed on all four sides of the inner wall of the feeding box (2). A dust pump (502) is fixedly installed on the feeding box (2); The filter box (6) is fixedly installed on the collection box (202). The input end of the vacuum pump (502) is connected to the vacuum chamber (5) through the first dust conveying pipe (503), and the output end of the vacuum pump (502) is connected to the filter box (6) through the second dust conveying pipe (504).
2. The herbal medicine sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a motor (402), which is fixedly installed on the feeding box (2), and the output end of the motor (402) is fixedly connected to the roller (4).
3. The herbal medicine sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the collection box (202) is provided with an air supply pipe (205) that is connected to the high-pressure jet nozzle (204).
4. The herbal medicine sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The filter box (6) consists of an activated carbon filter (601) and an exhaust hole (602) opened on the filter box (6). Multiple activated carbon filters (601) are provided, and multiple activated carbon filters (601) are detachably connected to the filter box (6).
5. The herbal medicine sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that, Multiple activated carbon filters (601) are equidistantly inserted into the filter box (6).
6. The herbal medicine sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a collection frame (3), which is inserted into the collection cavity, and a handle is fixedly installed at one end of the collection frame (3) that passes through the collection box (202).