Automatic feeding device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of kelp processing and provides an automatic feeding device which solves the technical problems that an existing kelp drying device is low in manual feeding automation degree, time-consuming, labor-consuming, high in labor intensity, low in efficiency and high in cost. The device comprises a vertical column in the vertical direction, a cross beam in the horizontal direction, a rotating shaft, a rotating supporting plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a steel wire rope, a rotating driving air cylinder, a connecting piece, a driving chain, a large chain wheel, a small chain wheel, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, a one-way bearing and a clamping jaw. A rotating shaft is connected with an upper bearing seat and a lower bearing seat, a rotating supporting plate is fixedly connected with the rotating shaft, a winch is fixedly connected to the rotating supporting plate, a rotating driving air cylinder is connected to a horizontal beam, a small chain wheel is rotationally connected with the horizontal beam, and a large chain wheel is connected with the top end of the rotating shaft through a one-way bearing. The driving chain is connected between the large chain wheel and the small chain wheel. A telescopic rod of the rotation driving air cylinder is connected with the driving chain. The automatic feeding device is widely applied to the automatic feeding process of kelp drying equipment or the feeding process of other products.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kelp processing technology, and more specifically, to an automatic feeding device. Background Technology

[0002] As is well known, kelp is a highly nutritious seafood. Kelp is a brown algae with a brown thallus. Kelp consists of three parts: the holdfast, the stipe, and the blades. The holdfast is forked and used to attach to rocks on the seabed; the stipe is short, thick, and cylindrical; and the blades are narrow and ribbon-shaped.

[0003] Currently, naturally growing kelp is scarce, and it mainly relies on artificial cultivation. The artificial cultivation method involves setting up multiple rows of cultivation racks consisting of numerous floating structures in the sea. Several seedling ropes are tied between every two rows of racks, and the kelp grows on these ropes. Once the kelp matures, fishermen use small boats to dredge it from the sea, transport it ashore, and then process it.

[0004] Fresh kelp is typically dried to produce dried kelp. The drying process can be referenced in utility model patents CN216668237U and CN216662198U. The drying process usually takes place in a drying room equipped with a conveyor chain to move the kelp, enabling continuous batch processing. During operation, workers manually pick up the fresh kelp to be processed and hang it on hooks or hangers on the conveyor device. The hooks or hangers are positioned at a certain height above the ground to ensure the fresh kelp spreads out naturally in a vertical direction, effectively suspending it in mid-air. Because the fresh kelp is large, heavy, and has a smooth surface, this process is inconvenient, time-consuming, labor-intensive, inefficient, and costly for workers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the technical problems of existing kelp drying devices, such as low automation level of manual feeding, time-consuming and labor-intensive, high labor intensity, low efficiency and high cost, this utility model provides an automatic feeding device that realizes automatic feeding, reduces manpower consumption and improves operation efficiency.

[0006] This utility model provides an automatic feeding device, including a vertical column, a horizontal beam, a rotating shaft, a rotating support plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a wire rope, a rotating drive cylinder, connecting parts, a drive chain, a large sprocket, a small sprocket, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, a one-way bearing, and grippers. The horizontal beam is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column, the upper bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, the lower bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, the rotating shaft is connected to the upper bearing seat, the rotating shaft is connected to the lower bearing seat, and the rotating support plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The winch connecting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating support plate, and the winch is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod. The winch is equipped with a winding wheel, and the wire rope is wound on the winding wheel. The rotating drive cylinder is connected to the horizontal beam, the small sprocket is rotatably connected to the horizontal beam, the large sprocket is connected to the top of the rotating shaft through a one-way bearing, the drive chain is connected between the large sprocket and the small sprocket, the telescopic rod of the rotating drive cylinder is connected to the drive chain through a connector, and the gripper is connected to the end of the wire rope. At least two winches are provided, and at least two grippers are correspondingly provided.

[0007] Preferably, at least two winches are evenly distributed along the circumference.

[0008] Preferably, the automatic feeding device further includes a detection device, which includes a screw support, a screw, a nut seat, a base, a limit sensor one, a limit sensor two, and two guide optical shafts. The screw is rotatably connected to the screw support, the nut seat is connected to the screw, the two guide optical shafts are connected between the screw supports and pass through the nut seat, the screw support is fixedly connected to the base, the limit sensor one and the limit sensor two are connected to the side of the screw support, and the base is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod. The central shaft of the winch's winding wheel is connected to the end of the screw. One winch corresponds to one detection device.

[0009] Preferably, the gripper includes a finger cylinder, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The finger cylinder has a first finger and a second finger. The first clamping plate is connected to the first finger, and the second clamping plate is connected to the second finger. The end of the wire rope is connected to the cylinder body of the finger cylinder.

[0010] This utility model also provides an automatic feeding device, including a vertical column, a horizontal beam, a rotating shaft, a rotating support plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a wire rope, a rotating drive cylinder, a connector, a drive chain, a large sprocket, a small sprocket, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, a one-way bearing, and grippers. The horizontal beam is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column, the upper bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, the lower bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, the rotating shaft is connected to the upper bearing seat, the rotating shaft is connected to the lower bearing seat, and the rotating support plate is fixed to the rotating shaft. The winch connecting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating support plate, and the winch is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod. The winch is equipped with a winding wheel, and the wire rope is wound on the winding wheel. The rotating drive cylinder is connected to the horizontal beam, the small sprocket is rotatably connected to the horizontal beam, the large sprocket is connected to the top of the rotating shaft through a one-way bearing, the drive chain is connected between the large sprocket and the small sprocket, the telescopic rod of the rotating drive cylinder is connected to the drive chain through a connector, and the gripper is connected to the end of the wire rope; one winch is provided, and one gripper is correspondingly provided.

[0011] This utility model also provides an automatic feeding device, including a vertical column, a horizontal beam, a rotating shaft, a rotating support plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a wire rope, a rotating drive mechanism, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, and grippers. The horizontal beam is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column. The upper bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, and the lower bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam. The rotating shaft is connected to the upper bearing seat and the lower bearing seat. The rotating support plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The winch connecting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating support plate. The winch is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod. The winch is equipped with a winding wheel, and the wire rope is wound on the winding wheel. The rotating drive mechanism is connected to the horizontal beam and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The grippers are connected to the ends of the wire rope. At least two winches are provided, and at least two grippers are correspondingly provided.

[0012] Preferably, at least two winches are evenly distributed along the circumference.

[0013] Preferably, the gripper includes a finger cylinder, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The finger cylinder has a first finger and a second finger. The first clamping plate is connected to the first finger, and the second clamping plate is connected to the second finger. The end of the wire rope is connected to the cylinder body of the finger cylinder.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this invention are that it achieves automatic feeding, improves the degree of automation, reduces manpower consumption, lowers labor intensity, reduces labor costs, and improves work efficiency. The equipment's movement reliability and stability are also higher. The automatic feeding process is reliable and stable, saves time and effort, is easy to operate, has low labor intensity, and is highly efficient.

[0015] Suitable for continuous, large-scale drying operations.

[0016] It can be used not only for feeding kelp, but also for feeding other aquatic products, or for other products that require feeding operations.

[0017] Further features of this invention will be clearly described in the following detailed description of the embodiments. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is an isometric drawing of an automatic kelp drying equipment;

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 The front view of the automatic kelp drying equipment shown.

[0020] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Right view of the automatic kelp drying equipment shown;

[0021] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 The diagram shows a top view of an automatic kelp drying system.

[0022] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along the AA direction;

[0023] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 Cross-sectional view along the BB direction;

[0024] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 Another isometric view of the automatic kelp drying equipment shown;

[0025] Figure 8 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the automatic feeding device and the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device in the structure shown.

[0026] Figure 9 yes Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the second follower clamp opening and closing drive device in the structure shown;

[0027] Figure 10 It is an isometric drawing of the suspension system;

[0028] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Front view of the suspension device shown;

[0029] Figure 12 yes Figure 10 Top view of the suspension device shown;

[0030] Figure 13 yes Figure 10 A bottom view of the suspension device shown;

[0031] Figure 14 yes Figure 10 The diagram shows the positional relationship between the two rollers and the two square tubes in the suspension device shown.

[0032] Figure 15 yes Figure 10 The diagram shows the state of the clamp when it moves to the bottom of the first follower clamp opening and closing drive device under the drive of the suspension chain in the suspension device shown.

[0033] Figure 16 yes Figure 15 The diagram shows the state of the structure shown, where the first blocking block is located in front of the connecting rod and the clamp is located below the follow-up clamp drive device.

[0034] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional relationship between the suspension chain and the box body;

[0035] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram showing the location of the front end of the hot air recirculation channel;

[0036] Figure 19 This is an isometric view of the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device;

[0037] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 The front view of the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device shown;

[0038] Figure 21 yes Figure 19 The left view of the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device shown.

[0039] Figure 22 yes Figure 19 The right view of the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device shown;

[0040] Figure 23 yes Figure 19 Another isometric view of the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device shown.

[0041] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram showing the state after the extension rod of the blocking cylinder in the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device retracts, thereby causing the blocking block to move backward.

[0042] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic feeding device;

[0043] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of the hoist installation structure in an automatic feeding device;

[0044] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the rotating shaft and the large sprocket in the automatic feeding device;

[0045] Figure 28 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic feeding device with a screw and nut seat;

[0046] Figure 29 This is a schematic diagram of the gripper structure in an automatic feeding device;

[0047] Figure 30 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic feeding device;

[0048] Figure 31 yes Figure 30 Side view of the automatic feeding device shown;

[0049] Figure 32 This is a side view of the left and right finger cylinders of the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device located on both sides of the top of the clamp.

[0050] Figure 33 yes Figure 32 The diagram shows the first finger of the left finger cylinder and the first finger of the right finger cylinder located on one side of the clamp.

[0051] Explanation of symbols in the attached drawings:

[0052] 100. Drying chamber; 101. Cabinet; 101-1. Air inlet; 101-2. Exhaust fan; 101-3. First window; 101-4. Second window; 102. Negative pressure fan; 103. Heating tube; 104. Hot air return channel; 104-1. Front end; 200. Suspension device; 201. Support column; 202. Horizontal frame; 202-1. Extension section; 202-1-1. First finger cylinder connecting frame displacement channel; 202-1-2. Second finger cylinder connecting frame displacement channel; 203-1. Square tube one; 203-2. Square tube two; 204. Suspension chain; 204-1. S-shaped layout section; 204-2. Return Parts, 204-2-1. Turning point, 204-3. Lead-out part, 205. Drive motor, 206. Drive sprocket, 208. Driven sprocket, 209. Roller, 210. Connecting rod, 211. Clamp connector, 212. Clamp, 213. Square tube fixing plate, 214. Square tube fixing plate, 215. Roller shaft; 300. First follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device, 301. First horizontal rodless cylinder, 301-1. Moving block, 302. First vertical cylinder, 303. First blocking cylinder connecting bracket, 304. First finger cylinder connecting bracket, 305. Left finger cylinder, 305-1. First finger, 305-2. Second finger 306. Right-side finger cylinder; 306-1. First finger; 306-2. Second finger; 307. First blocking cylinder; 308. First blocking block; 309. First guide plate; 309-1. Inclined surface; 310. Second guide plate; 311. First connecting column; 312. Sensor; 400. Automatic feeding device; 401. Vertical column; 402. Horizontal beam; 403. Rotating shaft; 404. Rotating support plate; 405. Winch connecting rod; 406. Winch; 407. Winding wheel; 408. Wire rope; 409. Rotating drive cylinder; 410. Connector; 411. Drive chain; 412. Large sprocket; 413. Small chain. 414. Wheel; 415. Upper bearing seat; 416. Lower bearing seat; 417. One-way bearing; 418. Gripper; 417-1. Finger cylinder; 417-2. First clamping plate; 417-3. Second clamping plate; 418. Screw bracket; 419. Screw; 420. Nut seat; 421. Guide optical axis; 422. Base; 423. Limit sensor one; 424. Limit sensor two; 500. Platform; 600. Second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device; 700. Automatic unloading device; 701. Belt conveyor; 701-1. Conveyor belt; 702. Lifting mechanism; 703. Rotary cylinder; 704. Suction cup connecting plate; 705. Suction cup; 706. Cylinder. Detailed Implementation

[0053] like Figure 1-8As shown, the automatic kelp drying equipment includes a drying chamber 100, a suspension device 200, a first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300, a second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600, an automatic feeding device 400, a platform 500, and an automatic unloading device 700. The suspension device 200 is installed inside the drying chamber 100. The first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300 is installed at the feeding position of the suspension device 200, and the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600 is installed at the unloading position of the suspension device 200. The automatic feeding device 400 is located near the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300. The platform 500 is located at the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device. The automatic unloading device 700 is located near the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600.

[0054] The drying chamber 100 includes a housing 101, a negative pressure fan 102, a heating element 103, an exhaust fan 101-2, and a hot air return channel 104. The front end of the housing 101 has an air inlet 101-1, the left rear side of the housing 101 has a first window 101-3, and the right rear side of the housing 101 has a second window 101-4. Figure 5 As shown, a negative pressure fan 102 is installed inside the housing 101, near the air inlet 101-1. A heating element 103 is installed inside the housing 101, located behind the negative pressure fan 102. An exhaust fan 101-2 is installed at the top of the rear end of the housing 101. The front end of the hot air return channel 104 is connected to the top of the housing 101, and the rear end of the hot air return channel 104 is also connected to the top of the housing 101. The rear end of the hot air return channel 104 is located in front of the negative pressure fan 102. (Reference) Figure 4 , 5 18. The front end 104-1 of the hot air return channel 104 is basically located in the middle of the length of the box 101, in front of the bend 204-2-1 of the suspension chain 204. When the negative pressure fan 102 is working, air enters the box from the air inlet 101-1. The air entering the box is heated by the heating pipe 103, so there is flowing hot air in the space inside the box 101. The flowing hot air dries the kelp. The humid air inside the box 101 and below the exhaust fan 101-2 is drawn out of the box by the exhaust fan 101-2. The high temperature and low humidity air in the middle of the space inside the box flows back from the hot air return channel 104 to the front end of the box and in front of the negative pressure fan 102, and is then recycled.

[0055] like Figure 10-16As shown, the suspension device 200 includes a support column 201, a horizontal frame 202, square tube 1 203-1, square tube 2 203-2, a suspension chain 204, a drive motor 205, a drive sprocket 206, a driven sprocket 208, a roller 209, a connecting rod 210, a clamp connector 211, a clamp 212, a square tube fixing plate 213, a square tube fixing plate 214, and a roller shaft 215. The horizontal frame 202 is connected to multiple support columns. Column 201 is fixedly connected. Square tube 1 203-1 and square tube 2 203-2 are located below the horizontal frame 202. Square tube 1 203-1 is welded and fixed to the horizontal frame 202 through square tube fixing plate 213, and square tube 2 203-2 is welded and fixed to the horizontal frame 202 through square tube fixing plate 214. There is a gap between square tube 1 203-1 and square tube 203-2. Square tube 1 203-1 and square tube 203-2 constitute... The track consists of a drive sprocket 206 rotatably connected to a horizontal frame 202, a driven sprocket 208 rotatably connected to a horizontal frame 202, and several driven sprockets 208. A suspension chain 204 is wound around the drive sprocket 206 and the multiple driven sprockets 208. A drive motor 205 is mounted on the horizontal frame 202. The drive sprocket 206 is connected to the output shaft of the drive motor 205. Two rollers 209 are connected to roller shafts 215. One roller 209 is positioned on square tube 1 203-1, and the other roller 209 is positioned on square tube 2 203-2. A connecting rod 210 passes through the gap between square tube 1 203-1 and square tube 2 203-2. The upper end of the connecting rod 210 is connected to the roller shaft 215, and the lower end of the connecting rod 210 is connected to the suspension chain 204. One set of rollers 209 corresponds to one connecting rod 210, and multiple sets of rollers 209 are connected and cooperate with the two square tubes. When the drive motor 205 is working, it can drive the suspension chain 204 to rotate, according to... Figure 10 The clamp 212 rotates in the direction indicated by the middle arrow. The top of the clamp 212 is connected to the suspension chain 204 via the clamp connector 211. Multiple clamps 212 are provided. (Reference) Figure 16 As shown, the clamp connector 211 is located below the connecting rod 210. The horizontal frame 202 has an extension 202-1, and the edge of the extension 202-1 has a first finger cylinder connecting bracket displacement channel 202-1-1 and a second finger cylinder connecting bracket displacement channel 202-1-2. (Reference) Figure 12 and 13 The suspension chain 204 consists of an S-shaped layout section 204-1, a return section 204-2, and an exit section 204-3; the return section 204-2 is generally straight, and it has a bend 204-2-1 in the direction of the S-shaped layout section 204-1.

[0056] like Figure 1 , 2As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the suspension device 200 is installed inside the housing 101. The extension 202-1 of the horizontal frame 202 extends from the rear of the housing 101. The lead-out portion 204-3 of the suspension chain 204 passes through the first window 101-3 and the second window 101-4 at the rear of the housing 101. When the suspension chain 204 is in operation, refer to... Figure 17 and 18 Part 204-3 enters from the first window 101-3 and exits from the second window 101-4.

[0057] like Figure 1 , 2 3, 4, 8, 9, the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 300 is installed on the extension portion 202-1 of the horizontal frame 202, and the second follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 600 is installed on the extension portion 202-1.

[0058] like Figure 19-23As shown, the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 300 includes a first horizontal rodless cylinder 301, a first vertical cylinder 302, a first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303, a first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304, a left finger cylinder 305, a right finger cylinder 306, a first blocking cylinder 307, a first blocking block 308, a first guide plate 309, a second guide plate 310, and a first connecting post 311. The first horizontal rodless cylinder 301 is provided with a moving block 301-1. The upper end of the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303 is fixedly connected to the moving block 301-1. The cylinder body of the first vertical cylinder 302 is fixedly connected to the moving block 301-1. The upper end of the first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304 is fixedly connected to the first vertical cylinder connecting bracket 307. The telescopic rod of the straight-direction cylinder 302 is connected. The left-side finger cylinder 305 is connected to the left side of the lower end of the first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304, and the right-side finger cylinder 306 is connected to the right side of the lower end of the first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304. The left-side finger cylinder 305 and the right-side finger cylinder 306 are arranged opposite to each other. The left-side finger cylinder 305 has a first finger 305-1 and a second finger 305-2, and the right-side finger cylinder 306 has a first finger 306-1 and a second finger 306-2. The first blocking cylinder 307 is fixedly installed at the lower end of the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303. The first blocking block 308 is connected to the telescopic rod of the first blocking cylinder 307. The first blocking cylinder 307 is located in front of the left-side finger cylinder 305. The first guide plate 309 is fixedly connected to the left-side finger cylinder 305. The first guide plate 309 has a guide groove, and the entrance of the guide groove is an inclined surface 309-1. The first guide plate 309 is close to the two fingers of the left-side finger cylinder 305. The second guide plate 310 is fixedly connected to the right finger cylinder 306. The structure of the second guide plate 310 is the same as that of the first guide plate 309. The second guide plate 310 is provided with a guide groove, the entrance of which is a slope. The second guide plate 310 is close to the two fingers of the right finger cylinder 306. Figure 19-23 The first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300 is in its initial state, and the extension rod of the first blocking cylinder 307 is in the extended state.

[0059] The first connecting post 311 is fixedly connected to the cylinder body of the first horizontal rodless cylinder 301. The first connecting post 311 is used to fix the entire first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 300 on the extension portion 202-1 of the horizontal frame 202 of the suspension device 200. (Reference) Figure 4 , 815, 16. The first connecting post 311 is fixedly installed on the extension 202-1 of the horizontal frame 202. The first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304 passes through the first finger cylinder connecting bracket displacement channel 202-1-1 and can move within the first finger cylinder connecting bracket displacement channel 202-1-1. The first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 300 is located above the suspension chain 204.

[0060] refer to Figure 15 , 16 The first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300 can be equipped with a sensor 312. The sensor 312 is connected to the extension 202-1 of the horizontal frame 202. The sensor 312 is located below the top of the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303. When the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303 moves forward, the sensor 312 generates a signal and sends the signal to the controller.

[0061] The structure of the second follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 600 is the same as that of the first follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 300. The second follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 600 includes a second horizontal rodless cylinder, a second vertical cylinder, a second blocking cylinder connecting bracket, a second finger cylinder connecting bracket, a left finger cylinder, a right finger cylinder, a second blocking cylinder, a second blocking block, a third guide plate, a fourth guide plate, and a second connecting column. The second horizontal rodless cylinder is equipped with a moving block. The upper end of the second blocking cylinder connecting bracket is fixedly connected to the moving block. The cylinder body of the second vertical cylinder is connected to the moving block. The blocks are fixedly connected. The upper end of the second finger cylinder connecting bracket is connected to the telescopic rod of the second vertical cylinder. The left finger cylinder is connected to the left side of the lower end of the second finger cylinder connecting bracket, and the right finger cylinder is connected to the right side of the lower end of the second finger cylinder connecting bracket. The left and right finger cylinders are arranged opposite each other. The left finger cylinder has a first finger and a second finger, and the right finger cylinder has a first finger and a second finger. The second blocking cylinder is fixedly installed at the lower end of the second blocking cylinder connecting bracket. The second blocking block is connected to the telescopic rod of the second blocking cylinder, and the second blocking cylinder is located in front of the left finger cylinder. The third guide plate is fixedly connected to the left finger cylinder. The third guide plate has a guide groove with an inclined entrance. The third guide plate is close to the two fingers of the left finger cylinder. The fourth guide plate is fixedly connected to the right finger cylinder. The structure of the fourth guide plate is the same as that of the third guide plate. The fourth guide plate has a guide groove with an inclined entrance. The fourth guide plate is close to the two fingers of the right finger cylinder. When the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600 is in the initial state, the extension rod of the second blocking cylinder is in the extended state.

[0062] like Figure 4 , 9As shown in Figure 12, the second connecting column of the second follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 600 is fixedly connected to the extension portion 202-1 of the horizontal frame 202, and the second finger cylinder connecting bracket passes through the displacement channel 202-1-2 of the second finger cylinder connecting bracket. The second follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 600 is located above the suspension chain 204. A sensor can be set for the second follower-type clamp opening and closing drive device 600. The sensor is set in the same way as the sensor 312, and its function is also the same as that of the sensor 312.

[0063] like Figure 25-29As shown, the automatic feeding device 400 includes a vertical column 401, a horizontal beam 402, a rotating shaft 403, a rotating support plate 404, a winch connecting rod 405, a winch 406, a wire rope 408, a rotating drive cylinder 409, a connecting piece 410, a drive chain 411, a large sprocket 412, a small sprocket 413, an upper bearing seat 414, a lower bearing seat 415, a one-way bearing 416, and a gripper 417. The horizontal beam 402 is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column 401. The upper bearing seat 414 is connected to the horizontal beam 402, and the lower bearing seat 415 is connected to the horizontal beam 402. The upper bearing seat 414 and the lower bearing seat 415 are equipped with bearings. The rotating shaft 403 is connected to the bearing in the upper bearing seat 414 and the bearing in the lower bearing seat 415. Shaft 403 can rotate under the support of upper bearing seat 414 and lower bearing seat 415. Rotating support plate 404 is fixedly connected to shaft 403. Winch connecting rod 405 is fixedly connected to rotating support plate 404. Winch 406 is fixedly installed on winch connecting rod 405. Winch 406 is provided with winding wheel 407. Wire rope 408 is wound on winding wheel 407. Rotating drive cylinder 409 is connected to horizontal beam 402. Small sprocket 413 is rotatably connected to horizontal beam 402. Large sprocket 412 is connected to the top of shaft 403 through one-way bearing 416. Drive chain 411 is connected between large sprocket 412 and small sprocket 413. Telescopic rod of rotating drive cylinder 409 is fixedly connected to drive chain 411 through connector 410. Gripper 417 is connected to the end of wire rope 408. The diagram shows the extension rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 in the extended state. When the extension rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 retracts, it pulls the drive chain 411 backward through the connector 410. At this time, the one-way bearing 416 is locked. The large sprocket 412 rotates, driving the rotating shaft 403 to rotate. The rotating shaft 403 rotates, driving the rotating support plate 404 and the winch connecting rod 405 to rotate, thereby causing the winch 406 to rotate at a certain angle. Then, the extension rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 extends, and the extension rod... The drive chain 411 is pulled forward through the connector 410. At this time, the one-way bearing 416 is not locked, the large sprocket 412 rotates, while the shaft 403 remains stationary. Therefore, the reciprocating motion of the extension rod of the drive cylinder 409 enables the winch 406 to rotate in one direction on the horizontal plane. That is, when the extension rod of the drive cylinder 409 retracts, the winch 406 rotates a certain angle. After a period of time, when the extension rod of the drive cylinder 409 retracts again, the winch 406 rotates a certain angle. Multiple winches 406 are set up. The figure shows 6 winches as an example. The 6 winches are evenly distributed along the circumference, and the 6 winches correspond to 6 wire ropes. The 6 wire ropes correspond to 6 grippers.

[0064] The gripper 417 is used to hold fresh kelp to be dried. When the winch 406 operates, the winding reel 407 rotates, releasing the wire rope 408 downwards, causing the gripper 417 to descend close to the ground. When the winding reel 407 reverses direction, it raises the gripper 417. To more accurately determine the number of clockwise or counterclockwise rotations of the winding reel 407, refer to... Figure 28 The system can be configured with a screw support 418, a screw 419, a nut seat 420, a guide optical shaft 421, a base 422, a first limit sensor 423, and a second limit sensor 424. The screw 419 is rotatably connected to the screw support 418, and the nut seat 420 is connected and engaged with the screw 419. The two guide optical shafts 421 are connected between the screw support 418 and pass through the nut seat 420, allowing the nut seat 420 to slide along the guide optical shafts 421. The screw support 418 is fixedly mounted on the base 422, and the first and second limit sensors 423 are mounted on the side of the screw support 418. The base 422 is fixedly mounted on the winch connecting rod 405. The central shaft of the winding wheel 407 is connected to the end of the screw 419. When the winding wheel 407 rotates, the central shaft of the winding wheel 407 drives the screw 419 to rotate, and the nut seat 420 moves. When the nut seat 420 moves to the position of limit sensor 1 423, limit sensor 1 423 sends a signal to the controller, and the controller stops the winch according to the signal. When the nut seat 420 moves to the position of limit sensor 2 424, limit sensor 2 424 sends a signal to the controller, and the controller stops the winch according to the signal.

[0065] refer to Figure 29 One specific implementation of the gripper 417 can be as follows: it includes a finger cylinder 417-1, a first clamping plate 417-2, and a second clamping plate 417-3. The finger cylinder 417-1 has two fingers, the first clamping plate 417-2 is connected to the first finger, and the second clamping plate 417-3 is connected to the second finger. The end of the wire rope 408 is connected to the cylinder body of the finger cylinder 417-1. As shown in the figure, the first finger and the second finger are in a closed state, at which time the first clamping plate 417-2 and the second clamping plate 417-3 are closed. When the first finger and the second finger are open, the first clamping plate 417-2 and the second clamping plate 417-3 open. When the first clamping plate 417-2 and the second clamping plate 417-3 are closed, they grip the seaweed laterally, and the first clamping plate 417-2 and the second clamping plate 417-3 are located on a horizontal plane.

[0066] It should be noted that the specific structure of the gripper 417 can also be any other mechanism that can clamp kelp, such as a mechanically opening and closing gripper (neither pneumatic nor electric), or an electrically driven gripper.

[0067] It should be noted that the rotary drive cylinder 409, connecting piece 410, drive chain 411, large sprocket 412, small sprocket 413 and one-way bearing 416 are one specific implementation of the rotary drive mechanism. The rotary drive mechanism can also be other specific structures to drive the rotating shaft 403 to rotate.

[0068] refer to Figure 1 , 2 4, 8, The winch of the automatic feeding device 400 approaches the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300.

[0069] like Figure 30 , 31 The automatic unloading device 700 includes a belt conveyor 701, a lifting mechanism 702, a rotary cylinder 703, a suction cup connecting plate 704, suction cups 705, and a cylinder 706. The lifting mechanism 702 is fixedly mounted on the frame of the belt conveyor 701. The rotary cylinder 703 is connected to the lifting mechanism 702, and the lifting mechanism 702 can drive the rotary cylinder 703 to rise or fall. The cylinder 706 is connected to the output end of the rotary cylinder 703, and when the rotary cylinder 703 rotates 90°, it can cause the cylinder 706 to rotate 90°. The suction cup connecting plate 704 is connected to the telescopic rod of the cylinder 706. Multiple suction cups 705 are connected to the suction cup connecting plate 704. The belt conveyor 701 is equipped with a conveyor belt 701-1. The lifting mechanism 702 can be a ball screw linear module, and the rotary cylinder 703 is fixed on the slider of the ball screw linear module. The figure shows that the automatic feeding device 700 is in the state where the telescopic rod of the cylinder 706 is extended and the suction cup connecting plate 704 is located in the vertical plane.

[0070] refer to Figure 1 , 3 4, 9, The automatic feeding device 700 is close to the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600, and the suction cup connecting plate 704 is located below the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600.

[0071] The working process of the above-mentioned automatic kelp drying equipment is described in detail below:

[0072] The first step is to prepare fresh kelp to be dried. Place the fresh kelp under the automatic feeding device 400. Operator A stands on the ground and operator B stands on the platform 500.

[0073] In the second step, the first winch 406 rotates forward to release the wire rope, and the corresponding clamp 417 descends to operator A. Then, the clamp 417 opens, and operator A picks up a piece of fresh kelp and places it in the clamp 417. The clamp 417 then closes to hold the fresh kelp. For example, the first clamp 417-2 and the second clamp 417-3 can be used to hold the upper middle part of the fresh kelp in the lateral direction.

[0074] In the third step, the first winch 406 reverses to retract the wire rope, and the corresponding gripper 417 rises, carrying the first fresh seaweed up to a position close to the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300.

[0075] In the fourth step, the telescopic rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 of the automatic feeding device 400 retracts, causing the first winch 406 to rotate at a certain angle, further allowing the gripper 417 to bring the first fresh kelp closer to the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300; the telescopic rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 extends.

[0076] Fifth step, operator B on platform 500 transfers the first piece of fresh kelp.

[0077] In step S501, in the initial state, the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300 is in the following state: the first horizontal rodless cylinder 301 is not supplied with compressed air (the moving block 301-1 can move freely); the telescopic rod of the first vertical cylinder 302 is retracted; the two fingers of the left finger cylinder 305 and the two fingers of the right finger cylinder 306 are open; the telescopic rod of the first blocking cylinder 307 is extended; and the first blocking block 308 is located above the suspension chain 204 and below the track formed by square tube 1 203-1 and square tube 2 203-2. Figure 15 and 16 As shown.

[0078] In step S502, as the suspension chain 204 moves forward, the clamp is initially in a closed state. When the clamp moves below the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300, the first blocking block 308 blocks the front of the connecting rod 210. The connecting rod 210 touches the first blocking block 308 and pushes the first blocking block 308 forward, thereby moving the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303 forward (moving block 301-1 moves forward). The sensor 312 immediately generates a signal and feeds the signal back to the controller as the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303 moves forward. The first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303, the first vertical cylinder 302, the first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304, the left finger cylinder 305, and the right finger cylinder 306 all move forward simultaneously, that is, move synchronously with the suspension chain 204.

[0079] In step S503, the controller then instructs the extension rod of the first vertical cylinder 302 to extend, thereby causing the left finger cylinder 305 and the right finger cylinder 306 to descend. The two fingers of the left finger cylinder 305 are positioned on either side of the top of the clamp, and the two fingers of the right finger cylinder 306 are also positioned on either side of the top of the clamp. Figure 32 and 33 As shown;

[0080] In step S504, the controller then instructs the left finger cylinder 305 and the right finger cylinder 306 to operate simultaneously. The two fingers of the left finger cylinder 305 and the two fingers of the right finger cylinder 306 close, thereby clamping the top of the clamp and opening the clamp from its closed state.

[0081] Step S505: Next, operator B moves the first fresh kelp to the open gripper.

[0082] In step S506, next, operator B steps on the foot switch, which sends a corresponding signal to the controller. The controller instructs the two fingers of the left finger cylinder 305 and the two fingers of the right finger cylinder 306 to open, thereby closing the clamp in the open state, and thus clamping the kelp (for example, the clamp can clamp the top of fresh kelp).

[0083] Step S507: Next, open the gripper corresponding to the first winch.

[0084] In step S508, the telescopic rod of the first blocking cylinder 307 retracts, causing the first blocking block 308 to move backward and retract, so that the first blocking block 308 no longer blocks the front of the connecting rod 210; the telescopic rod of the first vertical cylinder 302 retracts, thereby causing the left finger cylinder 305 and the right finger cylinder 306 to rise to their initial positions; at the same time as the telescopic rod of the first vertical cylinder 302 retracts, compressed air is supplied to the first horizontal rodless cylinder 301, causing the first horizontal rodless cylinder 301 to actuate, causing the moving block 301-1 to move backward back to its initial position. At this time, the first blocking cylinder connecting bracket 303, the first vertical cylinder 302, the first finger cylinder connecting bracket 304, the left finger cylinder 305, and the right finger cylinder 306 all move backward back to their initial positions.

[0085] In step S510, the telescopic rod of the first blocking cylinder 307 extends, causing the first blocking block 308 to move forward; the first blocking block 308 is ready to block the next connecting rod 210. At this time, the transfer of the first fresh kelp is completed.

[0086] Step 6: While performing step 5 above (while operator B on platform 500 is operating), the second winch rotates forward to release the wire rope, and the corresponding gripper descends to operator A. Operator A clamps the second fresh kelp with the gripper, and the second winch reverses to retract the wire rope. The corresponding gripper rises, and the gripper, carrying the second fresh kelp, rises to a position close to the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300.

[0087] In the seventh step, the telescopic rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 of the automatic feeding device 400 retracts, causing the second winch to rotate at a certain angle, further allowing the gripper to bring the second fresh kelp closer to the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300; the telescopic rod of the rotary drive cylinder 409 extends.

[0088] Step 8: Following step 5 above, operator B on platform 500 transfers the second piece of fresh kelp.

[0089] While operator B on platform 500 is operating the second fresh kelp, the third winch rotates forward to release the wire rope, and the corresponding gripper descends to operator A. Operator A uses the gripper to clamp the third fresh kelp. The third winch reverses to retract the wire rope, and the corresponding gripper, carrying the third fresh kelp, rises to a position close to the first follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 300.

[0090] By repeating the above steps, continuous kelp feeding, kelp transfer, and kelp clamping actions can be achieved, meeting the requirements of automated and efficient batch operations.

[0091] It is evident that automatic kelp feeding has been achieved, increasing the level of automation, reducing manpower consumption, lowering labor intensity, reducing labor costs, and improving operational efficiency. The follow-up clamp drive device operates stably and reliably, and the automatic feeding process is also reliable and stable.

[0092] It should be noted that setting the first guide plate 309 and the second guide plate 310 is a better technical means. When the left finger cylinder 305 and the right finger cylinder 306 descend, there may be occasional situations where the top of the clamp cannot be aligned. The first guide plate 309 and the second guide plate 310 can play a guiding role, so that the top of the clamp can enter the space between the two fingers of the left finger cylinder 305 more smoothly, and enter the space between the two fingers of the right finger cylinder 306 more smoothly.

[0093] Suspension chain 204 according to Figure 3 , 10The clamps operate in the direction indicated by arrows 12 and 18. The clamps, carrying fresh kelp, enter the box through the first window 101-3 at the rear of box 101. Hot air inside the box dries the fresh kelp. The fresh kelp moves along the path of the S-shaped section 204-1 of the suspension chain 204. When the fresh kelp reaches the return section 204-2 of the suspension chain 204, it has already been dried. The dried kelp then passes through the bend 204-2-1 of the suspension chain 204 and exits through the second window 101-4 at the rear of box 101. After exiting through the second window 101-4, the dried kelp moves to the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600. Automatic feeding is performed at the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600. The specific process of automatic feeding is as follows:

[0094] In step S901, in the initial state of the second follow-up clamp opening and closing drive device 600, the extension rod of the second vertical direction cylinder is in the retracted state, the two fingers of the left finger cylinder and the right finger cylinder are in the open state, and the extension rod of the second blocking cylinder is in the extended state.

[0095] In step S902, as the suspension chain 204 moves forward, the clamp is initially closed, clamping the dried seaweed. When the clamp moves below the second follower clamp opening and closing drive device 600, the second blocking block blocks in front of the connecting rod 210. The connecting rod 210 touches the second blocking block forward and pushes the second blocking block forward, thereby moving the second blocking cylinder connecting bracket forward. The sensor that moves the second blocking cylinder connecting bracket forward immediately generates a signal and feeds the signal back to the controller. The second blocking cylinder connecting bracket, the second vertical cylinder, the second finger cylinder connecting bracket, the left finger cylinder, and the right finger cylinder all move forward simultaneously, that is, move synchronously with the suspension chain 204.

[0096] In step S903, the controller instructs the extension rod of cylinder 706 in the automatic feeding device 700 to extend. The suction cup connecting plate 704, carrying the suction cups 705, moves horizontally to the side of the dried kelp. The vacuum generator activates the suction cups 705, causing multiple suction cups 705 to adhere to the side of the dried kelp. At this point, the dried kelp is in a vertical plane (the side of the dried kelp refers to the front or back). If the suction cup connecting plate 704 and suction cups 705 are in front of the dried kelp, the dried kelp will move forward and come close to the suction cups 705, in which case the suction cups will adhere to the front of the dried kelp. If the suction cup connecting plate 704 and suction cups 705 are behind the dried kelp, the suction cups will adhere to the back of the dried kelp.

[0097] When the telescopic rod of cylinder 706 in the automatic feeding device 700 extends, the controller commands the telescopic rod of the second vertical cylinder to extend, thereby driving the left finger cylinder and the right finger cylinder to descend. The two fingers of the left finger cylinder are located on both sides of the top of the clamp, and the two fingers of the right finger cylinder are also located on both sides of the top of the clamp.

[0098] In step S904, the controller then instructs the left and right finger cylinders to operate simultaneously, causing the two fingers of the left and right finger cylinders to close, thereby clamping the top of the clamp and putting the clamp in an open state.

[0099] In step S905, the telescopic rod of cylinder 706 retracts, and the suction cup connecting plate 704 moves the dried kelp to above the conveyor belt 701-1 of the belt conveyor 701. Then, the rotary cylinder 703 rotates the suction cup connecting plate 704 90°, so that the suction cup connecting plate 704 is on the horizontal plane (the dried kelp is also on the horizontal plane). Then, the lifting mechanism 702 moves the rotary cylinder 703 down, and the suction cup connecting plate 704, carrying the dried kelp, descends to a position close to the conveyor belt 701-1. Position 1; then inflate suction cup 705, the suction force of suction cup 705 disappears, and the dried kelp falls onto conveyor belt 701-1; conveyor belt 701-1 transports the dried kelp for collection; then the lifting mechanism 702 moves to raise the rotary cylinder 703, the rotary cylinder 703 moves to rotate the suction cup connecting plate 704 90°, the suction cup connecting plate 704 is now on the horizontal plane, the telescopic rod of cylinder 706 extends, and the suction cup on the suction cup connecting plate 704 is ready to pick up the next dried kelp.

[0100] In step S906, the controller instructs the two fingers of the left finger cylinder to open and the two fingers of the right finger cylinder to open, thereby closing the clamp in the open state. At this time, the clamp is ready to clamp fresh kelp at the loading station.

[0101] In step S907, the telescopic rod of the second blocking cylinder retracts, causing the second blocking block to move backward and retract, so that the second blocking block no longer blocks the front of the connecting rod 210; the telescopic rod of the second vertical cylinder retracts, causing the left finger cylinder and the right finger cylinder to rise to their initial positions; at the same time as the telescopic rod of the second vertical cylinder retracts, compressed air is supplied to the second horizontal rodless cylinder, causing the second horizontal rodless cylinder to move backward and return to its initial position. At this time, the second blocking cylinder connecting bracket, the second vertical cylinder, the second finger cylinder connecting bracket, the left finger cylinder, and the right finger cylinder all move backward and return to their initial positions.

[0102] In step S908, the telescopic rod of the second blocking cylinder extends, causing the second blocking block to move forward; the second blocking block prepares to block the next connecting rod. At this point, the automatic feeding of dried kelp is completed.

[0103] Inside the container, when the fresh kelp moves to the return section 204-2 of the suspension chain 204, it is already very dry. Due to the high humidity at the bend 204-2-1, the very dry kelp will be re-moistened at the bend 204-2-1, increasing the humidity to a certain extent, making the very dry kelp slightly wet. This can prevent the dry kelp from breaking or being damaged, and it also helps the suction cup of the automatic feeding device to more reliably adsorb the dry kelp, thus improving the reliability of the automatic feeding operation.

Claims

1. An automatic feeding device, characterized in that, The system includes a vertical column, a horizontal beam, a rotating shaft, a rotating support plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a wire rope, a rotating drive cylinder, connecting parts, a drive chain, a large sprocket, a small sprocket, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, a one-way bearing, and grippers. The horizontal beam is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column. The upper bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, and the lower bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam. The rotating shaft is connected to both the upper and lower bearing seats. The rotating support plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The winch connecting rod is connected to the rotating support plate. The support plate is fixedly connected, the winch is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod, the winch is equipped with a winding wheel, the wire rope is wound on the winding wheel, the rotary drive cylinder is connected to the horizontal beam, the small sprocket is rotatably connected to the horizontal beam, the large sprocket is connected to the top of the rotating shaft through a one-way bearing, the drive chain is connected between the large sprocket and the small sprocket, the telescopic rod of the rotary drive cylinder is connected to the drive chain through a connector, and the gripper is connected to the end of the wire rope; at least two winches are provided, and at least two grippers are correspondingly provided.

2. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The at least two winches are evenly distributed along the circumference.

3. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The automatic feeding device also includes a detection device, which comprises a screw support, a screw, a nut seat, a base, a first limit sensor, a second limit sensor, and two guide optical shafts. The screw is rotatably connected to the screw support, the nut seat is connected to the screw, the two guide optical shafts are connected between the screw supports and pass through the nut seat, the screw support is fixedly connected to the base, the first and second limit sensors are connected to the side of the screw support, and the base is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod. The central shaft of the winch's winding wheel is connected to the end of the screw; one winch corresponds to one detection device.

4. The automatic feeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The gripper includes a finger cylinder, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The finger cylinder has a first finger and a second finger. The first clamping plate is connected to the first finger, and the second clamping plate is connected to the second finger. The end of the wire rope is connected to the cylinder body of the finger cylinder.

5. An automatic feeding device, characterized in that, The system includes a vertical column, a horizontal beam, a rotating shaft, a rotating support plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a wire rope, a rotating drive cylinder, connecting parts, a drive chain, a large sprocket, a small sprocket, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, a one-way bearing, and grippers. The horizontal beam is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column. The upper bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam, and the lower bearing seat is connected to the horizontal beam. The rotating shaft is connected to both the upper and lower bearing seats. The rotating support plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The winch connecting rod is connected to the vertical column. A moving support plate is fixedly connected, the winch is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod, the winch is equipped with a winding wheel, the wire rope is wound on the winding wheel, the rotary drive cylinder is connected to the horizontal beam, the small sprocket is rotatably connected to the horizontal beam, the large sprocket is connected to the top of the rotating shaft through a one-way bearing, the drive chain is connected between the large sprocket and the small sprocket, the telescopic rod of the rotary drive cylinder is connected to the drive chain through a connector, and the gripper is connected to the end of the wire rope; one winch is provided, and one gripper is correspondingly provided.

6. An automatic feeding device, characterized in that, The system includes a vertical column, a horizontal beam, a rotating shaft, a rotating support plate, a winch connecting rod, a winch, a wire rope, a rotating drive mechanism, an upper bearing seat, a lower bearing seat, and grippers. The horizontal beam is fixedly connected to the top of the vertical column. The upper bearing seat and the lower bearing seat are connected to the horizontal beam. The rotating shaft is connected to both the upper and lower bearing seats. The rotating support plate is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft. The winch connecting rod is fixedly connected to the rotating support plate. The winch is fixedly connected to the winch connecting rod and has a winding wheel. The wire rope is wound on the winding wheel. The rotating drive mechanism is connected to the horizontal beam and is used to drive the rotating shaft to rotate. The grippers are connected to the ends of the wire rope. At least two winches are provided, and at least two grippers are correspondingly provided.

7. The automatic feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The at least two winches are evenly distributed along the circumference.

8. The automatic feeding device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The gripper includes a finger cylinder, a first clamping plate, and a second clamping plate. The finger cylinder has a first finger and a second finger. The first clamping plate is connected to the first finger, and the second clamping plate is connected to the second finger. The end of the wire rope is connected to the cylinder body of the finger cylinder.

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