Buffer device for kumquat sorting
By designing a kumquat sorting buffer device, which utilizes a combination of buffer plates and guide plates, the problem of poor performance of existing buffer devices on small fruits is solved, thus protecting the kumquat fruit and improving sorting efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520484658.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-19
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-03
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-19
AI Technical Summary
Most existing buffer devices are designed for large fruits and are not effective at buffering small fruits such as kumquats. They cannot effectively adapt to the high frequency and small drop characteristics of kumquat sorting, resulting in fruit damage and quality decline.
A kumquat sorting and buffering device was designed, including a buffer plate, a guide plate, and an adjustment component. The device uses a rubber buffer pad and a diverter plate for initial buffering and diversion, combined with secondary buffering by the guide plate. The adjustment component adapts to different drop heights and sorting speeds, thus protecting the integrity and quality of the kumquat fruit.
It effectively reduces collision damage to kumquat fruits, improves sorting efficiency, extends the market value and shelf life of the fruits, and adapts to the high-frequency and small-drop conditions in the kumquat sorting process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of buffer device technology, and in particular to a kumquat sorting buffer device. Background Technology
[0002] During the harvesting, sorting, and packaging of kumquats, the fruit usually goes through multiple screening and conveyor systems. Because kumquats are relatively delicate, they are easily damaged by collisions and squeezing during the fall, resulting in fruit damage, skin cracking, or a decline in internal quality. Especially during the sorting process, when the fruit falls from a height onto the conveyor belt or collection container, the impact may damage the fruit quality, affecting its market value and shelf life.
[0003] In the existing technology, although some buffer devices are currently used in fruit sorting equipment, most of these devices are designed for large fruits and are not effective in buffering small fruits such as kumquats. They also cannot effectively adapt to the high frequency and small drop characteristics of kumquat sorting. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the kumquat sorting buffer device to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0004] To overcome the problem that some buffer devices are used in fruit sorting equipment, but these devices are mostly designed for large fruits and have poor buffering effect on small fruits such as kumquats, and cannot effectively adapt to the high frequency and small drop characteristics of kumquat sorting process.
[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: a kumquat sorting and buffering device, including a box body, a collection hopper and an adjustment component. The adjustment component is provided at the bottom of the box body, the collection hopper is fixedly connected to the top of the box body, a first optical axis is fixedly connected inside the box body, a buffer plate is rotatably connected to the outside of the first optical axis, a second optical axis is fixedly connected inside the box body, a guide plate is rotatably connected to the outside of the second optical axis, a buffer pad is fixedly connected to the top of the guide plate, and a diverting plate is fixedly connected to the top of the buffer pad.
[0006] Preferably, the guide plate has a trapezoidal cross-section, and the box body has a groove at the corresponding position of the guide plate, with the guide plate set in the groove of the box body.
[0007] Preferably, a first U-shaped block is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box, a first rotating block is rotatably connected inside the first U-shaped block, a first hydraulic telescopic rod is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first rotating block, a second rotating block is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod, a second U-shaped block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the buffer plate, the second rotating block is rotatably connected inside the second U-shaped block, a limit plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide plate, an outer cylinder is fixedly connected to the inside of the box, an inner rod is slidably connected inside the outer cylinder, a spring is fixedly connected between the inner rod and the outer cylinder, a semi-circular block is fixedly connected to the top of the inner rod, a fixed rod is fixedly connected inside the semi-circular block, and the fixed rod is slidably connected inside the limit plate.
[0008] Preferably, the limiting plate has a matching groove at the corresponding position of the fixing rod, and the fixing rod slides in the groove of the limiting plate.
[0009] Preferably, the adjustment assembly includes a mounting bracket located at the bottom of the housing. A motor is fixedly connected to the right end of the mounting bracket, and a threaded rod is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. The threaded rod is rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket. A sliding block is slidably connected inside the mounting bracket, and the sliding block is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod. A bottom frame is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block, and the bottom frame is slidably connected inside the mounting bracket. A lifting bracket is rotatably connected inside the bottom frame, and a first smooth rod is slidably connected inside the bottom frame. The lifting bracket is rotatably connected to the outside of the first smooth rod. A second hydraulic telescopic rod is rotatably connected inside the bottom frame, and a third rotating block is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic telescopic rod. The third rotating block is rotatably connected to the outside of the first smooth rod. A top frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the housing, and a lifting bracket is rotatably connected inside the top frame. A second smooth rod is slidably connected inside the top frame, and the lifting bracket is rotatably connected to the outside of the second smooth rod.
[0010] Preferably, the mounting bracket has matching grooves at corresponding positions on the bottom frame and the sliding block, and the bottom frame and the sliding block slide within the grooves of the mounting bracket.
[0011] Preferably, the top frame and the bottom frame are provided with matching grooves at corresponding positions of the second light rod and the first light rod, respectively, and the second light rod and the first light rod slide within the grooves of the top frame and the bottom frame, respectively.
[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: While some buffer devices are used in fruit sorting equipment, these devices are mostly designed for large fruits and are not very effective at buffering small fruits like kumquats. This invention guides the kumquats onto a buffer pad using a buffer plate. The rubber-made buffer pad provides initial cushioning protection and reduces the speed of the kumquats. A rubber diverter plate further diverts the kumquats, preventing friction damage between them. A guide plate provides secondary cushioning, effectively absorbing the impact of the falling fruit, reducing collision damage, protecting the integrity and quality of the kumquats, increasing their market value and shelf life, preventing fruit accumulation and jamming, and improving sorting efficiency. The device can adapt to different drop heights and sorting speeds, and has broad application value. It avoids the problems of poor buffering effect for small fruits like kumquats and the inability to effectively adapt to the high frequency and small drop characteristics of kumquat sorting. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of the box body of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the buffer plate structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the spring structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 6 This is a cross-sectional view of the bottom frame of this utility model.
[0019] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Box body; 21. Collection hopper; 22. First optical axis; 23. Buffer plate; 24. First U-shaped block; 25. First rotating block; 26. First hydraulic telescopic rod; 27. Second rotating block; 28. Second U-shaped block; 29. Second optical axis; 210. Guide plate; 211. Buffer pad; 212. Diverter plate; 213. Outer cylinder; 214. Inner rod; 215. Spring; 216. Semicircular block; 217. Fixed rod; 218. Limiting plate; 31. Mounting bracket; 32. Motor; 33. Threaded rod; 34. Sliding block; 35. Bottom frame; 36. Second hydraulic telescopic rod; 37. Third rotating block; 38. First optical rod; 39. Lifting bracket; 310. Top frame; 311. Second optical rod. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0021] Please see Figure 1 - Figure 6 This utility model provides an embodiment: a kumquat sorting and buffering device, including a box body 1, a collection hopper 21, and an adjusting component. The adjusting component is located at the bottom of the box body 1, and the collection hopper 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the box body 1. A first optical axis 22 is fixedly connected inside the box body 1, and a buffer plate 23 is rotatably connected to the outside of the first optical axis 22. A second optical axis 29 is fixedly connected inside the box body 1, and a guide plate 210 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second optical axis 29. A buffer pad 211 is fixedly connected to the top of the guide plate 210, and a diverting plate 212 is fixedly connected to the top of the buffer pad 211. The kumquats are guided by the buffer plate 23 and fall onto the buffer pad 211. The rubber-made buffer pad 211 provides initial buffering protection for the kumquats and reduces their speed. The rubber-made diverting plate 212 diverts the kumquats, preventing friction damage between them. The guide plate 210 provides secondary buffering, effectively absorbing the impact force when the fruit falls, reducing collision damage, and protecting the integrity of the kumquat fruit. The system improves the quality and market value of the fruit, extends its shelf life, prevents fruit accumulation and jamming, and increases sorting efficiency. The adjustment component, by installing the mounting bracket 31 at the corresponding position of the fruit sorting machine's outlet, drives the threaded rod 33 to rotate inside the mounting bracket 31 via the starting motor 32. The sliding block 34, threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod 33, moves the collecting hopper 21 left and right. Activating the second hydraulic telescopic rod 36 causes the first smooth rod 38 to slide inside the base frame 35, allowing the lifting bracket 39 to adjust the height of the box 1, thus adjusting the height of the collecting hopper 21. This allows the device to adapt to different drop heights and sorting speeds, making it widely applicable. The guide plate 210 has a trapezoidal cross-section, and the box 1 has grooves at corresponding positions on the guide plate 210. The guide plate 210, positioned within the grooves of the box 1, further absorbs impact and reduces fruit rebound, significantly improving the buffering effect and facilitating the guiding and conveying of kumquats.
[0022] Please see Figure 2 - Figure 4In this embodiment, a first U-shaped block 24 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box 1. A first rotating block 25 is rotatably connected inside the first U-shaped block 24. A first hydraulic telescopic rod 26 is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first rotating block 25. A second rotating block 27 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod 26. A second U-shaped block 28 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the buffer plate 23. The second rotating block 27 is rotatably connected inside the second U-shaped block 28. A limit plate 218 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the guide plate 210. The inner wall of the box 1... An outer cylinder 213 is fixedly connected to the outer cylinder 213. An inner rod 214 is slidably connected inside the outer cylinder 213. A spring 215 is fixedly connected between the inner rod 214 and the outer cylinder 213. A semi-circular block 216 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner rod 214. A fixing rod 217 is fixedly connected inside the semi-circular block 216. The fixing rod 217 is slidably connected inside the limiting plate 218. The kumquat falls onto the buffer pad 211 under the guidance of the buffer plate 23. The buffer pad 211, made of rubber material, provides initial cushioning and protection for the kumquat, while also reducing its weight. The speed is controlled by a rubber diverter plate 212 to divert the kumquats, preventing friction damage between them. A guide plate 210 provides secondary buffering, effectively absorbing the impact of the falling fruit, reducing collision damage, protecting the integrity and quality of the kumquats, improving their market value and shelf life, preventing fruit accumulation and jamming, and increasing sorting efficiency. This allows the device to adapt to different drop heights and sorting speeds, making it widely applicable. The limiting plate 218 is positioned relative to the fixing rod 217. A corresponding groove is provided at the corresponding position. The fixing rod 217 slides in the groove of the limiting plate 218, so that when the kumquat impacts the guide plate 210, the guide plate 210 rotates downward through the second optical axis 29. The guide plate 210 applies pressure to the inner rod 214 through the limiting plate 218, causing the inner rod 214 to move into the inner part of the outer cylinder 213. At the same time, the fixing rod 217 slides in the groove of the limiting plate 218, and the spring 215 is compressed by the inner rod 214. The elastic deformation of the spring 215 achieves the buffering effect.
[0023] Please see Figure 5 - Figure 6In this embodiment, the adjustment component includes a mounting bracket 31, which is disposed at the bottom of the housing 1. A motor 32 is fixedly connected to the right end of the mounting bracket 31, and a threaded rod 33 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 32. The threaded rod 33 is rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket 31. A sliding block 34 is slidably connected inside the mounting bracket 31 and threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod 33. A bottom frame 35 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block 34 and slidably connected inside the mounting bracket 31. A lifting bracket 39 is rotatably connected inside the bottom frame 35, and a first guide rod is slidably connected inside the bottom frame 35. 38. The lifting bracket 39 is rotatably connected to the outside of the first guide rod 38. The bottom frame 35 is rotatably connected to the inside of the second hydraulic telescopic rod 36. The telescopic end of the second hydraulic telescopic rod 36 is fixedly connected to the third rotating block 37. The third rotating block 37 is rotatably connected to the outside of the first guide rod 38. The bottom of the housing 1 is fixedly connected to the top frame 310. The lifting bracket 39 is rotatably connected to the inside of the top frame 310. The inside of the top frame 310 is slidably connected to the second guide rod 311. The lifting bracket 39 is rotatably connected to the outside of the second guide rod 311. The adjustment assembly is achieved by installing the mounting bracket 31 at the corresponding position of the fruit sorting machine's discharge port. The motor 32 is started, causing the threaded rod 33 to rotate inside the mounting bracket 31. A sliding block 34, threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod 33, moves the collection hopper 21 left and right. Activating the second hydraulic telescopic rod 36 causes the first smooth rod 38 to slide inside the base frame 35, allowing the lifting bracket 39 to adjust the height of the housing 1, thus adjusting the height of the collection hopper 21. This allows the device to adapt to different drop heights and sorting speeds, making it widely applicable. The mounting bracket 31 has corresponding slots at the bottom frame 35 and the sliding block 34. The bottom frame 35 and the sliding block 34 slide within the groove of the mounting bracket 31, limiting the bottom frame 35 and facilitating the adjustment of the position of the box 1. The top frame 310 and the bottom frame 35 are respectively provided with matching grooves at corresponding positions of the second light rod 311 and the first light rod 38. The second light rod 311 and the first light rod 38 slide within the grooves of the top frame 310 and the bottom frame 35, respectively. By activating the second hydraulic telescopic rod 36, the first light rod 38 is driven to slide inside the bottom frame 35, thereby adjusting the height of the box 1 via the lifting bracket 39, and adjusting the height of the collection hopper 21.
[0024] During operation, the mounting bracket 31 is installed at the corresponding position of the fruit sorting machine's discharge port. The motor 32 is started, causing the threaded rod 33 to rotate inside the mounting bracket 31. A sliding block 34 is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod 33, causing the collecting hopper 21 to move left and right. The second hydraulic telescopic rod 36 is activated, causing the first smooth rod 38 to slide inside the base frame 35. This, along with the lifting bracket 39, adjusts the height of the housing 1, positioning the collecting hopper 21 below the fruit sorting machine's discharge port. This allows the sorted kumquats to fall into the collecting hopper 21. The kumquats in the collecting hopper 21 are guided by the buffer plate 23 onto the buffer pad 211. Activating the first hydraulic telescopic rods 26 on both sides adjusts the angle of the two buffer plates 23, allowing the kumquats to fall according to the machine's height. The height and angle of the sorting equipment are adjusted according to the drop and speed to adapt to different working conditions. The rubber buffer pad 211 provides initial buffer protection for the kumquats and reduces their speed. The rubber diverter plate 212 diverts the kumquats to prevent friction damage between them. When the kumquats impact the guide plate 210, the guide plate 210 rotates downward through the second optical axis 29. The guide plate 210 applies pressure to the inner rod 214 through the limiting plate 218, causing the inner rod 214 to move into the outer cylinder 213. At the same time, the fixing rod 217 slides in the groove of the limiting plate 218. The spring 215 is compressed by the inner rod 214, and the elastic deformation of the spring 215 achieves a buffering effect. When the pressure on the guide plate 210 decreases, the spring 215 drives the inner rod 214 and the guide plate 210 to move upward and return to their original positions through a reset action.
[0025] Through the above steps, the kumquats are guided by the buffer plate 23 to fall onto the buffer pad 211. The buffer pad 211, made of rubber material, provides initial cushioning and protection for the kumquats, while reducing their speed. The rubber diverting plate 212 diverts the kumquats to prevent friction damage between them. The guide plate 210 then provides secondary cushioning, effectively absorbing the impact of the falling fruit, reducing collision damage, protecting the integrity and quality of the kumquats, and improving their market value and shelf life. This addresses the problem of poor cushioning effect for small fruits like kumquats and the inability to effectively adapt to the high frequency and small drop characteristics of kumquat sorting.
Claims
1. A kumquat sorting and buffering device, comprising a housing (1), characterized in that: It also includes a collection hopper (21) and an adjustment component. The adjustment component is provided at the bottom of the box (1). The collection hopper (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the box (1). The first optical axis (22) is fixedly connected inside the box (1). The buffer plate (23) is rotatably connected to the outside of the first optical axis (22). The second optical axis (29) is fixedly connected inside the box (1). The guide plate (210) is rotatably connected to the outside of the second optical axis (29). The buffer pad (211) is fixedly connected to the top of the guide plate (210). The diverter plate (212) is fixedly connected to the top of the buffer pad (211).
2. The kumquat sorting buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cross-section of the guide plate (210) is trapezoidal, and the box body (1) has a groove at the corresponding position of the guide plate (210), and the guide plate (210) is set in the groove of the box body (1).
3. The kumquat sorting and buffering device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first U-shaped block (24) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the box (1). A first rotating block (25) is rotatably connected inside the first U-shaped block (24). A first hydraulic telescopic rod (26) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the first rotating block (25). A second rotating block (27) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the first hydraulic telescopic rod (26). A second U-shaped block (28) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the buffer plate (23). The second rotating block (27) is rotatably connected inside the second U-shaped block (28). The guide plate (2) 10) is fixedly connected to a limiting plate (218) at the bottom. The outer cylinder (213) is fixedly connected inside the box (1). The inner rod (214) is slidably connected inside the outer cylinder (213). A spring (215) is fixedly connected between the inner rod (214) and the outer cylinder (213). A semi-circular block (216) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner rod (214). A fixing rod (217) is fixedly connected inside the semi-circular block (216). The fixing rod (217) is slidably connected inside the limiting plate (218).
4. The kumquat sorting buffer device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting plate (218) has a matching groove at the corresponding position of the fixing rod (217), and the fixing rod (217) slides in the groove of the limiting plate (218).
5. The kumquat sorting buffer device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment assembly includes a mounting bracket (31), which is located at the bottom of the housing (1). A motor (32) is fixedly connected to the right end of the mounting bracket (31). A threaded rod (33) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (32). The threaded rod (33) is rotatably connected inside the mounting bracket (31). A sliding block (34) is slidably connected inside the mounting bracket (31). The sliding block (34) is threadedly connected to the outside of the threaded rod (33). A bottom frame (35) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding block (34). The bottom frame (35) is slidably connected inside the mounting bracket (31). A lifting bracket (39) is rotatably connected inside the bottom frame (35). (35) has a first light rod (38) slidably connected inside, and a lifting bracket (39) is rotatably connected to the outside of the first light rod (38). The bottom frame (35) has a second hydraulic telescopic rod (36) rotatably connected inside, and a third rotating block (37) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the second hydraulic telescopic rod (36). The third rotating block (37) is rotatably connected to the outside of the first light rod (38). The bottom of the box (1) is fixedly connected to a top frame (310). The lifting bracket (39) is rotatably connected to the inside of the top frame (310). The top frame (310) has a second light rod (311) slidably connected inside, and the lifting bracket (39) is rotatably connected to the outside of the second light rod (311).
6. The kumquat sorting buffer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (31) has matching grooves at corresponding positions on the bottom frame (35) and the sliding block (34), and the bottom frame (35) and the sliding block (34) slide within the grooves of the mounting bracket (31).
7. A kumquat sorting buffer device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top frame (310) and the bottom frame (35) are respectively provided with matching grooves at corresponding positions of the second light rod (311) and the first light rod (38), and the second light rod (311) and the first light rod (38) slide in the grooves of the top frame (310) and the bottom frame (35).