Processing device

Abstract

The utility model provides a machining device, and relates to the technical field of screening equipment. The processing device is applied to particle materials and comprises a processing assembly, a conveying belt and a plurality of camera shooting detection components. The conveying belt comprises a bearing face, the bearing face is arranged at the discharging end of the machining assembly, and the bearing face is obliquely arranged. And the plurality of camera shooting detection parts are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction of the conveying belt. The materials are detected through the camera shooting detection component, on one hand, the color, the size and whether the materials are damaged or not can be detected, the materials are screened accordingly, compared with the prior art, screening of the materials is more comprehensive, more screening processes can be completed through the camera shooting detection component, and dependence on manpower is reduced. And on the other hand, the material screening accuracy and efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of screening equipment technology, and more particularly to a processing apparatus. Background Technology

[0002] The screening of defective products is a crucial part of product quality control. By identifying products that do not meet requirements, we can ensure product quality, promote healthy development for the company, and promptly identify problems on the production line, providing guidance for improving production processes.

[0003] Taking agricultural product processing as an example, the screening of defective products during processing can include removing impurities, damaged products, and discolored products. Currently, although some processing enterprises in the agricultural product processing industry have introduced intelligent devices, allowing equipment to partially replace manual labor in the screening of defective products, it is still impossible to completely eliminate manual labor. For example, the tea seed screening device disclosed in existing technology CN213855674U, while achieving some screening of defective products through a sieve, can only determine whether a product is defective based on its size, and cannot determine whether the material is damaged or discolored. Therefore, these defective products must still be screened manually. For the vast majority of other processing enterprises, the screening of defective products still relies entirely on manual labor. Manual operation is both inefficient and has low accuracy; therefore, how to reduce the dependence on manual labor for defective product screening is an urgent technical problem to be solved. Utility Model Content

[0004] One of the technical problems this application aims to solve is: how to reduce the reliance on manual labor for defective product screening.

[0005] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application provides a processing apparatus for particulate materials, comprising a processing component, a conveyor belt, and multiple camera detection components. The conveyor belt includes a bearing surface disposed at the discharge end of the processing component, and the bearing surface is inclined. Multiple camera detection components are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt.

[0006] In some embodiments, a light source is also included, which illuminates the bearing surface.

[0007] In some embodiments, the processing assembly includes a shelling component and a vibration component. The inlet of the vibration component is located at the outlet of the shelling component, and the bearing surface is located at the outlet of the vibration component.

[0008] In some embodiments, the processing assembly further includes a hopper disposed at the inlet of the shelling component.

[0009] In some embodiments, a picking component is also included for picking materials from the bearing surface.

[0010] In some embodiments, the picking assembly includes a base, a robotic arm, and a suction component. The robotic arm is disposed on the base and includes a movable end to which the suction component is connected.

[0011] In some embodiments, the picking assembly further includes a positioning component disposed on the robotic arm.

[0012] In some embodiments, the base is rotatably provided with a rotating part, and the robotic arm is connected to the rotating part.

[0013] In some embodiments, the robotic arm includes a plurality of arms connected in sequence, with adjacent arms rotatably connected, and the movable end is disposed on one of the plurality of arms.

[0014] In some embodiments, the base is provided with a movable component.

[0015] The above technical solution utilizes camera-based inspection components to detect materials. Firstly, it allows for the detection of material color, size, and damage, enabling material screening. Compared to existing technologies, this method provides a more comprehensive screening process, allowing more screening steps to be completed by the camera-based inspection components and reducing reliance on manual labor. Secondly, it improves the accuracy and efficiency of material screening.

[0016] Multiple camera detection components are configured, which increases the detection range of materials. On the other hand, when materials roll on the inclined bearing surface, multiple camera detection components can work together to capture images of the circumferential surface of the materials, making the obtained surface image information of the materials more comprehensive and accurate, thereby further improving the accuracy of material screening. Attached Figure Description

[0017] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the processing apparatus provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a picking component provided in some embodiments of this application;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the configuration of the positioning components provided in some embodiments of this application.

[0021] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0022] 1. Processing components; 11. Hopper; 12. Shelling components; 13. Vibrating components; 2. Conveyor belt; 21. Bearing surface; 3. Light source; 4. Camera detection components; 5. Picking components; 51. Base; 52. Rotating part; 53. Arm; 54. Robotic arm; 55. Positioning components; 56. Moving end; 57. Suction components; 58. Moving components; 59. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The embodiments of this application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The detailed description of the following embodiments and the accompanying drawings are used to illustrate the principles of this application by way of example, but should not be used to limit the scope of this application. This application can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed herein, but includes all technical solutions falling within the scope of the claims.

[0024] These embodiments are provided to make the application thorough and complete, and to fully express the scope of the application to those skilled in the art. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specifically stated, the relative arrangement of components and steps, material composition, numerical expressions, and values ​​illustrated in these embodiments should be interpreted as merely exemplary and not as limiting.

[0025] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationship, are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application. When the absolute position of the described object changes, the relative positional relationship may also change accordingly.

[0026] Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and similar terms used in this application do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different parts. "Vertical" is not strictly vertical, but within the permissible margin of error. "Parallel" is not strictly parallel, but within the permissible margin of error. Terms such as "including" or "contains" mean that the element preceding the word encompasses the element listed after it, and do not exclude the possibility of encompassing other elements as well.

[0027] It should also be noted that, in the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application depending on the specific circumstances. When a specific device is described as being located between a first device and a second device, an intermediary device may or may not be present between the specific device and the first or second device.

[0028] All terms used in this application have the same meaning as understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains, unless otherwise specifically defined. It should also be understood that terms defined in general dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with their meanings in the context of the relevant art, and not as idealized or highly formalized, unless expressly defined herein.

[0029] Techniques, methods, and equipment known to those skilled in the art may not be discussed in detail, but where appropriate, they should be considered part of the specification.

[0030] See Figure 1 This application provides a processing apparatus for particulate materials, including a processing component 1, a conveyor belt 2, and multiple camera detection components 4. The conveyor belt 2 includes a bearing surface 21, which is disposed at the discharge end of the processing component 1 and is inclined. The multiple camera detection components 4 are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 2.

[0031] Granular materials refer to granular objects with a certain shape and size. One characteristic of the granular materials in the embodiments of this application is that they tend to roll over on inclined surfaces.

[0032] Processing component 1 is used to process granular materials. The specific processing component 1 can be selected according to the needs. Taking the processing of camellia fruit and tea seeds as an example, processing component 1 can be used to shell camellia fruit and tea seeds.

[0033] The conveyor belt 2 is used to transport granular materials. The structure and working principle of the conveyor belt 2 are well known to those skilled in the art. In general, the conveyor belt 2 includes a conveyor belt and multiple pulleys. The conveyor belt is wrapped around the outer peripheral wall of the pulleys. When the pulleys rotate, the conveyor belt moves.

[0034] The bearing surface 21 of the conveyor belt 2 is the surface of the conveyor belt 2 used to carry materials.

[0035] The bearing surface 21 is located at the discharge end of the processing component 1, so that after the processing component 1 finishes processing the material, the discharged material can fall on the bearing surface 21, and thus the material can be transported by the conveyor belt 2.

[0036] The bearing surface 21 is inclined so that when the material is conveyed by the conveyor belt 2, the material can roll a certain distance under the vibration generated by the conveyor belt 2 during operation and the action of gravity.

[0037] The camera inspection component 4 is used to photograph the material for inspection. For example, the camera inspection component 4 can be an industrial camera (CCD camera). The industrial camera and the processor are electrically connected so that the processor can control the industrial camera to photograph and inspect the material.

[0038] The specific circuitry, programming code, and detection principles of the electrical connection between the industrial camera and the processor are well-known to those skilled in the art and will not be elaborated here.

[0039] The camera inspection component 4 inspects materials, allowing for the detection of color, size, and damage, thus enabling material screening. Compared to existing technologies, this provides a more comprehensive screening process, allowing more screening steps to be completed by the camera inspection component 4 and reducing reliance on manual labor. Furthermore, it improves the accuracy and efficiency of material screening.

[0040] Multiple camera detection components 4 are configured. On the one hand, this increases the detection range of materials. On the other hand, when materials roll on the inclined bearing surface 21, multiple camera detection components 4 can work together to capture images of the circumferential surface of the materials, making the obtained surface image information of the materials more comprehensive and accurate, thereby further improving the accuracy of material screening.

[0041] In this embodiment, the tilt angle of the bearing surface 21 can be between 10° and 20°. This allows the material to roll a certain distance on the bearing surface 21, while also reducing the risk of material accumulation due to excessive rolling distance, which could lead to the camera detection component 4 detecting only a portion of the material.

[0042] In this embodiment, multiple camera detection components 4 can be positioned above the bearing surface 21 to capture images of the material from top to bottom. This reduces the risk of the camera detection components 4 obstructing the conveyor belt 2 and allows the camera detection components 4 to capture images directly onto the bearing surface 21, thus improving the image quality.

[0043] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, a light source 3 is also included, which illuminates the bearing surface 21.

[0044] The light source 3 illuminates the bearing surface 21, which can reduce the shadow on the material surface and thus improve the shooting effect of the camera detection component 4.

[0045] For example, the light source 3 can be an LED lamp, which is convenient for adjusting the illumination brightness and allows for the selection of different colors and wavelengths as needed. By electrically connecting the LED lamp to a power source, the LED lamp can illuminate the supporting surface 21.

[0046] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the processing assembly 1 includes a shelling component 12 and a vibration component 13. The inlet of the vibration component 13 is located at the outlet of the shelling component 12, and the bearing surface 21 is located at the outlet of the vibration component 13.

[0047] In this embodiment, the processing device is suitable for materials that need to be shelled, such as camellia fruit and camellia seeds.

[0048] The peeling component 12 can be selected from existing structures, and its working principle is known to those skilled in the art. In general, the peeling component 12 may include a peeling cavity, in which a mechanical structure is provided. After the material is put into the peeling cavity, the mechanical structure can peel the material.

[0049] The vibrating component 13 is used to feed the camellia fruit and tea seeds. The vibrating component 13 can be selected from existing structures, such as a vibrating plate. Its working principle is well known to those skilled in the art. In general, when the material falls on the vibrating surface of the vibrating component 13, under the action of vibration, the material gradually moves towards the discharge port and finally falls on the bearing surface 21.

[0050] See Figure 1 In some embodiments, the processing component 1 further includes a hopper 11, which is disposed at the inlet of the peeling component 12.

[0051] The hopper 11 is used to feed material into the shelling component 12, reducing the risk of material spillage.

[0052] In embodiments where the shelling component 12 includes a shelling cavity, the hopper 11 may be in communication with the shelling cavity.

[0053] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, a picking component 5 is also included for picking up material from the bearing surface 21.

[0054] The picking component 5 can be electrically connected to the processor. The processor can control the picking component 5 to pick out specific materials based on the detection structure of the camera detection component 4.

[0055] The picking component 5 is used to pick materials after they have been inspected by the camera inspection component 4. The picking component 5 can replace manual labor to pick out products that do not meet the requirements, further reducing the processing device's dependence on manual labor.

[0056] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the picking assembly 5 includes a base 51, a robotic arm 54, and a suction component 57. The robotic arm 54 is disposed on the base 51, and the robotic arm 54 includes a movable end 56, to which the suction component 57 is connected.

[0057] The base 51 can be fixed, or the base 51 can move back and forth along the direction of movement of the conveyor belt 2, so that when the base 51 and the conveyor belt 2 move in the same direction, the base 51 and the conveyor belt 2 can be relatively stationary.

[0058] The robotic arm 54 can be selected from existing products, and the mobile end 56 of the robotic arm 54 is capable of moving within space.

[0059] The suction component 57 can be selected from existing products. In general, the suction component 57 may include a negative pressure channel, into which material can be sucked when it is located at the inlet of the negative pressure channel. The position of the suction component 57 is moved by the moving end 56 of the robotic arm 54, so that the suction component 57 sucks up the specified material on the bearing surface 21.

[0060] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the picking component 5 further includes a positioning component 55 disposed on the robotic arm 54.

[0061] The positioning component 55 is used to position the material on the bearing surface 21 so that the suction component 57 can suction the specified material.

[0062] For example, the positioning component 55 may also include an industrial camera. The position information of the material can be obtained by taking pictures of the material with the industrial camera. The positioning component 55, the robotic arm 54, and the suction component 57 can be electrically connected to the processor, so that the positioning component 55 can locate the material according to the material position information detected by the camera detection component 4, and the processor then controls the robotic arm 54 to move the suction component 57 to the designated position to suction the material.

[0063] See Figure 3 The positioning component 55 can be disposed on the pivot 59 between two adjacent arms 53, so that when the arm 53 rotates, the positioning component 55 can rotate with the arm 53, and thus when the suction component 57 faces the bearing surface 21, the positioning component 55 can also face the bearing surface 21 to position the material.

[0064] The specific circuitry, programming code, and working principle of the processor controlling the positioning component 55, the robotic arm 54, and the suction component 57 are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0065] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the base 51 is rotatably provided with a rotating part 52, and the robotic arm 54 is connected to the rotating part 52.

[0066] The rotation axis 59 of the rotating part 52 can be parallel to the vertical direction.

[0067] The robotic arm 54 is connected to the rotating part 52, so that the robotic arm 54 can rotate relative to the base 51, which makes it easy to adjust the angle of the robotic arm 54 relative to the bearing surface 21.

[0068] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the robotic arm 54 includes a plurality of arms 53 connected in sequence, with adjacent arms 53 rotatably connected, and the movable end 56 is disposed on one of the plurality of arms 53.

[0069] The mobile terminal 56 can be located in one of the multiple arms 53, the one furthest from the base 51.

[0070] The robotic arm 54 includes multiple arms 53 connected in sequence. Adjacent arms 53 are rotatably connected, increasing the flexibility of the robotic arm 54 in moving the mobile end 56 in space. As mentioned above, the robotic arm 54 can be selected from existing products. Therefore, the specific connection structure and driving method between adjacent arms 53 are well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0071] See Figure 2 In some embodiments, the base 51 is provided with a movable component 58.

[0072] The movable part 58 is used to move the base 51.

[0073] The moving part 58 can be a traveling wheel or a slide rail. Under the action of the moving part 58, the base 51 can move relative to the conveyor belt 2, which facilitates the suction part 57 to pick up the material on the bearing surface 21.

[0074] The embodiments of this application have now been described in detail. To avoid obscuring the concept of this application, some details known in the art have not been described. Those skilled in the art can fully understand how to implement the technical solutions disclosed herein based on the above description.

[0075] While specific embodiments of this application have been described in detail by way of examples, those skilled in the art should understand that the above examples are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can be made to the above embodiments or equivalent substitutions can be made to some technical features without departing from the scope and spirit of this application. In particular, as long as there is no structural conflict, the various technical features mentioned in the embodiments can be combined in any manner.

Claims

1. A processing apparatus for granular materials, characterized in that, include: Processing component (1); The conveyor belt (2) includes a bearing surface (21), which is disposed at the discharge end of the processing component (1) and is inclined. Multiple camera detection components (4) are spaced apart along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt (2).

2. The processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a light source (3), which illuminates the bearing surface (21).

3. The processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, The processing component (1) includes: Peeling component (12); The vibrating component (13) has its inlet located at the outlet of the shelling component (12), and its bearing surface (21) is located at the outlet of the vibrating component (13).

4. The processing apparatus according to claim 3, characterized in that, The processing component (1) further includes a hopper (11), which is located at the inlet of the shelling component (12).

5. The processing apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a picking component (5) for picking materials from the bearing surface (21).

6. The processing apparatus according to claim 5, characterized in that, The picking component (5) includes: Base (51); A robotic arm (54) is disposed on the base (51), the robotic arm (54) including a movable end (56); The suction component (57) is connected to the movable end (56).

7. The processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The picking assembly (5) further includes a positioning component (55) disposed on the robotic arm (54).

8. The processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base (51) is rotatably provided with a rotating part (52), and the robotic arm (54) is connected to the rotating part (52).

9. The processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The robotic arm (54) includes a plurality of arms (53) connected in sequence, with two adjacent arms (53) rotatably connected, and the moving end (56) is disposed on one of the plurality of arms (53).

10. The processing apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that, The base (51) is provided with a movable part (58).

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