Frame body, fruit conveying device and fruit conveying system

By adopting a frame design in the fruit conveying device, and cooperating with the guide components, guide grooves, and guide rails, the problem of the frame detaching from the guide rails is solved, thereby improving the stability of fruit conveying and sorting efficiency.

CN223946246UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-27REEMOON TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422762270.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-13
Publication Date
2026-02-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-13

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Technical Problem

The frame of existing fruit conveying devices has poor stability during the conveying process, which can easily cause the fruit conveying device to detach from the guide rail, affecting the conveying and sorting efficiency.

Method used

The frame design includes connecting plates, guides, and a base plate. The guides work with guide grooves, and the base plate works with guide rails. Combined with the linkage between the fruit cup and the transmission belt, the frame is kept in place within the guide rails and guide grooves, reducing friction and improving stability.

Benefits of technology

It improves the stability and sorting efficiency of fruit transportation, ensuring that fruit can be transported smoothly and images can be captured, thus achieving efficient fruit classification.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of fruit conveying, in particular to a frame body, a fruit conveying device and a fruit conveying system. The frame body comprises a connecting plate, a guiding piece and two oppositely-arranged bottom plates. The guide piece and the bottom plate are connected to the two opposite sides of the connecting plate respectively. The guide piece is matched with the guide groove, and the bottom plate is matched with the guide rail, so that the frame body is limited by the guide rail and the guide groove. The side faces of the guiding pieces are all the first planes, friction force can be reduced, and normal operation of the fruit conveying device can be prevented from being affected. The central axes of the plurality of fruit cups in the fruit conveying device are all located on the same plane, so that fruits on the fruit cups can rotate uniformly, the collecting device can collect images of the fruits conveniently, and the purpose of sorting is achieved. According to the fruit conveying system, the fruit conveying device can move in the extending direction of the guide rail, the fruit conveying device can be limited, the fruit conveying device is prevented from being separated from the guide rail, and the conveying and sorting efficiency is improved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to fruit conveying field, specifically, relate to a frame body, fruit conveying device and fruit conveying system. BACKGROUND

[0002] Fruit sorting and conveying generally refers to the process of classifying fruits according to certain standards (such as size, weight, color, and ripeness, etc.) and moving them from one location to another through a conveying system during fruit processing, packaging, or selling. This process can be automated or semi-automated, depending on the equipment and technology used.

[0003] However, the frame body in the fruit conveying device in the prior art has poor stability during the conveying process, which can easily cause the fruit conveying device to detach from the guide rail, thereby affecting the efficiency of conveying and sorting. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model aims at providing a frame body, fruit conveying device and fruit conveying system, when the frame body is applied to convey fruits, and has good stability during the conveying process, thereby avoiding the frame body from detaching from the guide rail during the transmission process on the guide rail, and improving the efficiency of conveying and sorting.

[0005] The embodiment of the utility model is implemented as follows:

[0006] In a first aspect, the utility model provides a frame body, comprising:

[0007] A connecting plate is used to connect multiple fruit cups.

[0008] A guide piece is located on one side of the connecting plate and connected with the connecting plate. Each side surface of the guide piece is a first plane. The guide piece is used to cooperate with a guide groove.

[0009] Two oppositely arranged bottom plates are located on the other side of the connecting plate, and both are connected with the connecting plate. Both are used to cooperate with the guide rail.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the frame body further comprises two groups of clamping shaft groups, and the two groups of clamping shaft groups are respectively connected with the opposite sides of the connecting plate.

[0011] Each group of clamping shaft groups comprises multiple clamping shafts arranged at intervals, and each clamping shaft is used to clamp a fruit cup.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, the side surface of the connecting plate connected with the guide piece is a second plane.

[0013] In an optional embodiment, the rack further comprises a plurality of reinforcing ribs, the plurality of reinforcing ribs are located on the same side of the two bottom plates as the connecting plate, and are connected with the connecting plate.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, the two bottom plates are each provided with a plurality of mounting holes, the plurality of mounting holes are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction, and are used for mounting the chain.

[0015] In an optional embodiment, the rack further comprises a plurality of abutting members arranged at intervals along the conveying direction, the plurality of abutting members are located between the two bottom plates, and are connected with the two bottom plates and the connecting plate; the abutting members are used for pressing the chain.

[0016] In a second aspect, the utility model provides a kind of fruit conveying device, including two groups of fruit cup groups and the rack described above;Two groups of fruit cup groups are respectively rotatably connected in the opposite sides of connecting plate;

[0017] Wherein, the plurality of fruit cups of two groups of fruit cup groups one-to-one correspond;The axis of the corresponding two fruit cups coincides;The axis of the plurality of fruit cups is all located in the same plane.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the fruit cup is provided with a V-shaped groove; the V-shaped groove is used for carrying fruits and for cooperating with the transmission belt; the diameter of the fruit cup gradually increases from the center to both ends.

[0019] In a third aspect, the utility model provides a kind of fruit conveying system, including two transmission belts, at least one guide groove, guide rail and the fruit conveying device described above, two transmission belts are respectively cooperated with two groups of fruit cup groups, to make fruit cup rotate around its central axis;

[0020] Guide groove cooperates with guide piece;Guide rail is located between the two bottom plates, and cooperates with the two bottom plates.

[0021] In an optional embodiment, the number of guide grooves is multiple, the plurality of guide grooves are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction, and the distance between the adjacent two guide grooves is less than the length of the guide piece.

[0022] Through the above technical scheme, the beneficial effects of the utility model embodiment include:

[0023] The rack comprises connecting plate, guide piece and two oppositely arranged bottom plates, the guide piece and the two bottom plates are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the connecting plate. When the rack is applied to fruit conveying, the guide piece in the rack cooperates with the guide groove, and the bottom plate and the guide rail cooperate, so that the rack is limited by the guide rail and the guide groove, and the stability of the rack in the conveying process is improved. Wherein, the side surface of the guide piece is all first plane, which can reduce friction and avoid affecting the normal operation of the fruit conveying device.

[0024] The fruit conveying device comprises a frame body and a fruit cup, and the fruit cup is rotatably connected with the connecting plate. The fruit cup is used for carrying fruits, so as to realize the conveying of the fruits. The central axes of the plurality of fruit cups are located in the same plane, so that the fruits on the fruit cups can rotate uniformly, thereby facilitating the image acquisition of the fruits by the acquisition device, facilitating the judgment of the characteristics of the fruits, and realizing the sorting purpose.

[0025] The fruit conveying system comprises two conveying belts, and the two conveying belts are matched with two groups of fruit cups respectively, so that the fruit cups rotate and drive the fruits to rotate. The guide groove and the guide piece are matched, the guide rail is located between the two bottom plates and matched with the two bottom plates, so that the fruit conveying device can move along the extension direction of the guide rail, and the fruit conveying device can be limited, so as to avoid the fruit conveying device from being separated from the guide rail, and the conveying and sorting efficiency is improved.

[0026] Other features and advantages of the present application will be described in detail in the following specific embodiment part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation to the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the basis of these drawings.

[0028] Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram of the frame body under the first perspective of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0029] Figure 2 The structure schematic diagram of the frame body under the second perspective of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0030] Figure 3 The structure schematic diagram of the frame body under the third perspective of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0031] Figure 4 The structure schematic diagram of the fruit conveying device of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0032] Figure 5 The structure exploded view of the fruit conveying device of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0033] Figure 6 The structure schematic diagram of the fruit cup of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0034] Figure 7 The structure schematic diagram of the fruit conveying system under the first perspective of the embodiments of the present application is provided.

[0035] Figure 8 The structure schematic diagram under the second visual angle of the fruit conveying system provided by the embodiment of the utility model.

[0036] Icon: 100- frame body;110- connecting plate;120- guide;121- first plane;130- bottom plate;131- second plane;132- mounting hole;140- clamping shaft group;141- clamping shaft;150- reinforcing rib;160- abutting piece;200- fruit conveying device;210- fruit cup;211- V-shaped groove;300- fruit conveying system;310- transmission belt;320- guide groove;330- guide rail;340- fruit. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical scheme and advantage of the embodiment of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiment of the utility model will be described clearly and completely below in combination with the drawings in the embodiment of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiment is a part of the embodiment of the utility model, rather than all the embodiments. The components of the embodiment of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0038] In the description of the utility model, it needs to be explained that the position or location relationship indicated by the terms "inner", "outer" and the like is based on the position or location relationship shown in the drawings, or the position or location relationship of the product of the application when it is usually placed, which is only for the convenience of describing the utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply that the indicated device or element must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, so it cannot be understood as a limitation on the utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second" and the like are only used for differentiation in description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0039] In the description of the utility model, it also needs to be explained that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set", "connected" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixedly connected, or it can be detachably connected, or integrally connected;It can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the communication inside two elements. For ordinary skilled persons in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0040] Please refer to Figures 1-8 , Figure 1 The structure schematic diagram under the first visual angle of the frame body 100 provided by the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 2 The structure schematic diagram under the second visual angle of the frame body 100 provided by the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 3 The structure schematic diagram under the third visual angle of the frame body 100 provided by the embodiment of the utility model; Figure 4A structure schematic view of the fruit conveying device 200 is provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0041] Figure 5 A structure exploded view of the fruit conveying device 200 is provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 6 A structure schematic view of the fruit cup 210 is provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 7 A structure schematic view of the fruit conveying system 300 from a first perspective is provided in the embodiment of the present application. Figure 8 A structure schematic view of the fruit conveying system 300 from a second perspective is provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0042] The embodiment of the present application provides a fruit conveying system 300, which comprises two synchronous belts, a guide rail 330, at least one guide groove 320 and a fruit conveying device 200; wherein the fruit conveying device 200 comprises two groups of fruit cups 210 and a frame 100; the two groups of fruit cups 210 are rotatably connected to the frame 100.

[0043] The two transmission belts 310 are matched with the two groups of fruit cups 210 respectively, so as to drive the fruit cups 210 to rotate around their axes, and further drive the fruit cups 210 to rotate the fruits 340. It should be noted that the movement direction of the transmission belt 310 is opposite to the conveying direction.

[0044] The frame 100 of the fruit conveying device 200 comprises a connecting plate 110, a guide piece 120 and two oppositely arranged bottom plates 130; the two groups of fruit cups 210 are connected to the opposite sides of the connecting plate 110 respectively; the guide piece 120 is connected to one side of the connecting plate 110; and the two bottom plates 130 are connected to the other side of the connecting plate 110. It should be noted that the side of the connecting plate 110 connected to the guide piece 120 is perpendicular to the side connected to the fruit cup 210.

[0045] In the embodiment, the guide groove 320 is matched with the guide piece 120; the guide rail 330 is located between the two bottom plates 130 and matched with the two bottom plates 130. It should be noted that the extension direction of the guide rail 330 is the same as the conveying direction, and the two bottom plates 130 and the guide rail 330 are matched to drive the fruit conveying device 200 to move along the conveying direction. The extension direction of the guide groove 320 is the same as the extension direction of the guide rail 330, so that the fruit conveying device 200 is limited and its movement is not hindered.

[0046] Please refer to Figures 1-8It can be understood that the guide 120 and the bottom plate 130 are respectively located on the upper and lower sides of the connecting plate 110, so that the guide 120 and the guide groove 320 are matched to avoid the upward movement of the frame body 100, thereby avoiding the separation of the fruit conveying device 200 from the guide rail 330, avoiding the influence on the conveying of the fruits 340, and improving the conveying efficiency.

[0047] In the embodiment, each side surface of the guide 120 is a first plane 121; it can be understood that the surface of the guide 120 in the embodiment is smooth and flat, thereby reducing the friction between the guide 120 and the guide groove 320, avoiding the movement of the fruit conveying device 200 being hindered, and improving the conveying efficiency. Specifically, the guide 120 in the embodiment is a guide platform.

[0048] It should be noted that the fruit conveying system 300 in the embodiment is used to transport the fruits 340 to the position where the image acquisition device is located, thereby facilitating the image acquisition device to take pictures of the fruits 340 and analyze the characteristics of the fruits 340, such as size, weight, color, and maturity, and thus the fruits 340 can be classified according to one of the characteristics, and therefore the fruit conveying system 300 in the embodiment can also improve the efficiency of the sorting of the fruits 340.

[0049] Further, referring to Figures 1-4 The frame body 100 further comprises two groups of clamping shaft groups 140, and the two groups of clamping shaft groups 140 are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the connecting plate 110. Each group of clamping shaft groups 140 comprises a plurality of clamping shafts 141. It should be noted that since each clamping shaft 141 is used to clamp one fruit cup 210, the side surface of the connecting plate 110 connecting the clamping shaft 141 is perpendicular to the side surface connecting the guide 120.

[0050] In addition, since each clamping shaft 141 is clamped with one fruit cup 210, the plurality of clamping shafts 141 are spaced apart along the conveying direction, thereby reserving space for installing the fruit cup 210. The axis of the fruit cup 210 coincides with the axis of the clamping shaft 141, thereby rotating around the axis of the clamping shaft 141.

[0051] According to the above arrangement, in the embodiment, the number of clamping shafts 141 in the two groups of clamping shaft groups 140 is the same, so that the plurality of clamping shafts 141 in the two groups of clamping shaft groups 140 correspond one-to-one, thereby making the plurality of fruit cups 210 in the two groups of fruit cup groups correspond one-to-one; wherein the axes of the corresponding two clamping shafts 141 coincide, that is, the axes of the corresponding two fruit cups 210 coincide; thereby making the corresponding two fruit cups 210 rotate synchronously.

[0052] Referring to Figures 1-8Since the fruits 340 are located between the two fruit cups 210, the axes of the plurality of fruit cups 210 are located in the same plane in the embodiment, so that the fruits 340 can rotate under the rotation of the fruit cups 210, and thus the image acquisition device can acquire pictures of the fruits 340 from various angles, so as to improve the judgment of the characteristics of the fruits 340, and thus improve the sorting efficiency.

[0053] Further, referring to Figures 1-8 The side of the connecting plate 110 connected with the guide 120 is a second plane 131, and it should be noted that the guide groove 320 in the embodiment is in an arc shape, and the outer surface thereof is in contact with the upper surface of the connecting plate 110, so the upper surface of the connecting plate 110 in the embodiment is flat and smooth, so as to reduce the friction and avoid the movement of the fruit conveying device 200 being hindered, and improve the conveying and sorting efficiency.

[0054] According to the above arrangement, referring to Figure 3 The frame 100 further comprises a plurality of reinforcing ribs 150, the plurality of reinforcing ribs 150 are located on the same side of the connecting plate 110 as the two bottom plates 130, and are connected with the connecting plate 110, so as to strengthen the structural strength of the frame 100 and improve the stability of the frame 100 in the conveying process. Since the upper surface of the connecting plate 110 needs to be flat and smooth, the reinforcing ribs 150 are all connected to the lower surface of the connecting plate 110, i.e. on the same side of the connecting plate 110 as the two bottom plates 130.

[0055] Further, in the embodiment, the fruit conveying device 200 is driven to move by a chain, and the guide rail 330 is a chain driving device. The two bottom plates 130 are both provided with a plurality of mounting holes 132, the plurality of mounting holes 132 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction and are used for mounting the chain, so that the chain drives the fruit conveying device 200 to move along the conveying direction in the process of driving.

[0056] In other embodiments, the guide rail 330 can also be a sliding rail, and the movement of the fruit conveying device 200 is realized by the sliding cooperation of the two bottom plates 130 and the sliding rail, which is not limited in the utility model.

[0057] According to the above content, it should be noted that there is an interval between the mounting hole 132 and the connecting plate 110, so that the chain can be smoothly mounted in the mounting hole 132. In order to avoid the chain moving upward in the process of movement, the embodiment is further provided with a plurality of resisting pieces 160 arranged at intervals along the conveying direction, the plurality of resisting pieces 160 are located between the two bottom plates 130 and are connected with the two bottom plates 130 and the connecting plate 110; the resisting pieces 160 are used for pressing the chain.

[0058] Specifically, the abutting member 160 is located between the chain and the connecting plate 110 to limit the chain from moving upward, thereby avoiding the fruit conveying device 200 from being separated from the guide rail 330, and avoiding affecting the conveying efficiency and the sorting efficiency of the fruit conveying device 200.

[0059] Further, referring to Figures 1-8 In the embodiment, the fruit cup 210 is provided with a V-shaped groove 211, which is used for bearing the fruit 340 and cooperating with the transmission belt 310. The diameter of the fruit cup 210 gradually increases from the center to the two ends, which is similar to two symmetrical horn-shaped structures.

[0060] It can be understood that the fruit 340 is located above the fruit cup 210 and is placed in the V-shaped groove 211 to avoid the fruit 340 from being separated from the fruit cup 210. The transmission belt 310 is located below the fruit cup 210 and cooperates with the V-shaped groove 211 to avoid the fruit conveying device 200 from being separated from the transmission belt 310. The linkage relationship among the transmission belt 310, the fruit cup 210 and the fruit 340 is utilized to drive the fruit 340 to rotate, so that the image acquisition device can acquire images of the fruit 340 from multiple angles, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

[0061] According to the above arrangement, in the embodiment, the number of the guide grooves 320 is multiple, the multiple guide grooves 320 are arranged at intervals along the conveying direction, and the distance between the adjacent two guide grooves 320 is less than the length of the guide member 120. Therefore, before the tail of the guide member 120 leaves the last guide groove 320, the head of the guide member 120 enters the next guide groove 320 and cooperates with the next guide groove 320, so as to ensure that the guide member 120 always cooperates with at least one guide groove 320 and avoids the fruit conveying device 200 from being separated, and saves the cost.

[0062] It should be further noted that in the embodiment, there is a gap between the adjacent two fruit cups 210, wherein the gap between the fruit cups 210 and the size of the fruit cup 210 can be adjusted according to actual conditions.

[0063] In summary, the frame body includes a connecting plate, the frame body 100 includes a connecting plate 110, a guide member 120 and two oppositely arranged bottom plates 130, and the guide member 120 and the two bottom plates 130 are respectively connected to the opposite two sides of the connecting plate 110. When the frame body 100 is applied to convey the fruit 340, the guide member 120 of the frame body 100 cooperates with the guide groove 320, and the bottom plate 130 cooperates with the guide rail 330, so that the frame body 100 is limited by the guide rail 330 and the guide groove 320, thereby improving the stability of the frame body 100 in the conveying process. The side surface of the guide member 120 is a first plane 121, which can reduce the friction and avoid affecting the normal operation of the fruit conveying device 200.

[0064] The fruit conveying device 200 comprises a frame body 100 and fruit cups 210, and the fruit cups 210 are rotatably connected with the connecting plates 110. The fruit cups 210 are used for carrying fruits 340, so as to realize the conveying of the fruits 340. The central axes of the plurality of fruit cups 210 are located in the same plane, so that the fruits 340 on the fruit cups 210 can rotate uniformly, thereby facilitating the image acquisition of the fruits 340 by the acquisition device, facilitating the judgment of the characteristics of the fruits 340, and further realizing the sorting purpose.

[0065] The fruit conveying system 300 comprises two conveying belts, and the two conveying belts are matched with two groups of fruit cups 210, so that the fruit cups 210 rotate and drive the fruits 340 to rotate. The guide groove 320 is matched with the guide piece 120, the guide rail 330 is located between the two bottom plates 130 and is matched with the two bottom plates 130, so that the fruit conveying device 200 can move along the extension direction of the guide rail 330, and the fruit conveying device 200 can also be limited, so as to avoid the fruit conveying device 200 from being separated from the guide rail 330, and the conveying and sorting efficiency is improved.

[0066] It should be noted that the features in the embodiments of the present application can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0067] The above only describes the preferred embodiments of the present application and is not used to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A frame, characterized in that, include: A connecting plate (110) is used to connect multiple fruit cups (210). A guide (120) is located on one side of the connecting plate (110) and connected to the connecting plate (110); each side of the guide (120) is a first plane (121); the guide (120) is used to cooperate with the guide groove (320); Two opposing base plates (130) are located on the other side of the connecting plate (110) and are connected to the connecting plate (110). Both base plates (130) are used to mate with the guide rail (330). Both base plates (130) are provided with a plurality of mounting holes (132), which are spaced apart along the conveying direction and are used to install chains. Multiple abutments (160) are spaced apart along the conveying direction. The multiple abutments (160) are located between the two base plates (130) and connected to the two base plates (130) and the connecting plate (110). The abutments (160) are used to press the chain.

2. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (100) also includes two sets of snap-fit ​​shafts (140), which are respectively connected to the opposite sides of the connecting plate (110); Each set of snap-fit ​​shafts (140) includes multiple snap-fit ​​shafts (141) spaced apart, each snap-fit ​​shaft (141) being used to snap onto a fruit cup (210).

3. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side where the connecting plate (110) connects to the guide (120) is the second plane (131).

4. The frame according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (100) also includes a plurality of reinforcing ribs (150), which are located on the same side of the connecting plate (110) as the two base plates (130) and are connected to the connecting plate (110).

5. A fruit conveying device, characterized in that, It includes two sets of fruit cups (210) and a frame (100) as described in any one of claims 1-4; the two sets of fruit cups (210) are rotatably connected to opposite sides of the connecting plate (110); Among them, the multiple fruit cups (210) of the two sets of fruit cups (210) correspond one-to-one; the axes of the two corresponding fruit cups (210) coincide; and the axes of the multiple fruit cups (210) are all located in the same plane.

6. The fruit conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The fruit cup (210) is provided with a V-groove (211); the V-groove (211) is used to hold the fruit (340) and to cooperate with the transmission belt (310); The diameter of the fruit cup (210) gradually increases from the center to both ends.

7. A fruit conveying system, characterized in that, It includes two drive belts (310), at least one guide groove (320), a guide rail (330), and a fruit conveying device (200) as described in claim 5 or 6, wherein the two drive belts (310) respectively cooperate with two sets of fruit cups (210) to make the fruit cups (210) rotate about their central axis; The guide groove (320) cooperates with the guide member (120); the guide rail (330) is located between the two base plates (130) and cooperates with the two base plates (130).

8. The conveying system according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of guide grooves (320) is multiple, and the multiple guide grooves (320) are spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the distance between two adjacent guide grooves (320) is less than the length of the guide member (120).