Automatic ear sorting equipment for corn harvesting

By combining guide plates and cleaning mechanisms, the problems of ear swaying and deviation in corn harvesting equipment are solved, improving sorting accuracy and automation, and ensuring conveying stability and cleanliness.

CN223960060UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-03PEOPLES GOVERNMENT OF JIAOYUAN TOWNSHIP DONGMING COUNTY
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-19
Publication Date
2026-03-03

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Technical Problem

Existing corn harvesting equipment is prone to ear shaking and displacement during the transportation process, which affects sorting accuracy. In addition, the degree of automation is low, and overlap or congestion is likely to occur.

Method used

The system employs guide plates and a cleaning mechanism, using a motor-driven rotating shaft and slider system to limit and position the fruit ears. Combined with brushes and scrapers, it cleans debris from the belt, ensuring conveying stability and cleanliness.

Benefits of technology

It achieves stable posture and position of the fruit ears during the conveying process, improves sorting accuracy, reduces shaking and deviation, and enhances the automation level and sorting efficiency of the equipment.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of sorting equipment, and discloses corn harvest ear automatic sorting equipment which comprises a bottom plate, a plurality of stand columns are installed on the periphery of the outer wall of the bottom plate at equal intervals, a conveying assembly is installed on the top of the bottom plate, a screening assembly is installed on the right side of the outer wall of the bottom plate, and a first motor is arranged on the right side of the middle of the bottom wall of the bottom plate. A first rotating shaft is fixedly connected to the output end of the first motor, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the top wall of the first rotating shaft, second rotating shafts are fixedly connected to the left side and the right side of the top wall of the connecting plate, connecting blocks are rotationally connected to the outer walls of the two second rotating shafts, and third rotating shafts are rotationally connected to the outer walls of the two connecting blocks. According to the cluster conveying device, the first motor drives the first rotating shaft to rotate, the first rotating shaft drives the connecting plate to rotate, the connecting plate rotates to drive the connecting blocks on the two second rotating shafts to rotate oppositely at the same time, the guide plate is adjusted to move, clusters of different sizes can be guided, and the phenomena of shaking and deviation in the conveying process are avoided.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment technology, and in particular to an automatic sorting equipment for corn ears. Background Technology

[0002] Corn cob is an important food crop. Its grains are rich in starch, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. They can be cooked and eaten directly or processed into corn flour and corn oil.

[0003] Automatic sorting equipment can continuously sort corn ears at a high speed, without being limited by human fatigue or working time. It can process a large number of corn ears per hour, which is much more efficient than manual sorting. It can complete large-scale sorting tasks in a short time and speed up the overall progress of corn harvesting and processing.

[0004] Most sorting equipment on the market uses conveyor belts to transport corn ears and complete sorting during the transport process. The conveyor belt speed is adjustable to adapt to different sorting needs. Multiple sorting stations can be set on the conveyor belt, and each station can process the ears according to different sorting standards. However, existing equipment mostly relies on manual feeding, has a low degree of automation, and is prone to corn overlap or congestion, affecting sorting efficiency. Existing technology sets positioning clamps or limit baffles on the conveyor belt to limit and position the corn ears, so that they maintain a stable posture and position during transport. Guide wheels or guide plates can also be installed on both sides of the conveyor belt to guide the corn ears along a predetermined path and prevent them from deviating or shaking. However, corn ears of different varieties and growing environments have significant differences in shape and size. Stable conveying devices are usually designed according to certain standards or common ear shapes and sizes. For some ears with special shapes or excessively large or small sizes, they cannot play a good stabilizing role, and the ears will still shake and deviate during transport, affecting the subsequent sorting accuracy. Utility Model Content

[0005] To overcome the above shortcomings, this utility model provides an automatic corn harvesting ear sorting device, which aims to improve the problem in the prior art where the ears shake and shift during the conveying process, affecting the subsequent sorting accuracy.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatic corn harvesting and sorting device, comprising a base plate, with multiple columns equidistantly installed around the outer wall of the base plate, a transmission assembly installed on the top of the base plate, a screening assembly installed on the right side of the outer wall of the base plate, a motor I located on the right side of the middle of the bottom wall of the base plate, a rotating shaft I fixedly connected to the output end of the motor I, a connecting plate fixedly connected to the top wall of the rotating shaft I, rotating shaft II fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top wall of the connecting plate, connecting blocks rotatably connected to the outer walls of the two rotating shaft II, rotating shaft III rotatably connected to the outer walls of the two connecting blocks, a slider fixedly connected to the top wall of the rotating shaft III, slide rails fixedly connected to the left and right ends of the right side of the top wall of the base plate, the sliders slidably connected to the slide rails, fixing plates fixedly connected to the top walls of the two sliders, guide plates fixedly connected to the adjacent sides of the upper middle part of the outer walls of the two fixing plates, and a cleaning mechanism located on the bottom left side of the transmission assembly, the cleaning mechanism being used to clean dust and debris adhering to the belt.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0008] The cleaning mechanism includes a fixing block 1, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the left column. A motor 2 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixing block 1, and a rotating shaft 4 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 2. A circular hole is opened on the front side of the outer wall of the left column, and the rotating shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the circular hole. A brush is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 4. Fixing blocks 2 are fixedly connected to adjacent sides of the middle of the outer walls of the two columns, and a scraper is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixing blocks 2.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0010] The bottom wall of the motor is fixedly connected to a bracket, and bolts are threaded at the four corners of the bottom wall of the bracket. The bolts are threaded to the right side of the middle of the bottom wall of the base plate.

[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0012] Baffles are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the base plate.

[0013] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0014] A controller is installed on the upper middle part of the front side of the outer wall of the column on the left.

[0015] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0016] Multiple collection boxes are equidistantly arranged on the lower middle part of the front side of the outer wall of the screening component.

[0017] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0018] The collection box has handles installed on both the upper left and right sides of its outer wall.

[0019] As a further description of the above technical solution:

[0020] A support leg is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom wall of the column, and an anti-slip pad is installed on the bottom wall of the support leg.

[0021] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. In this utility model, the first motor drives the first rotating shaft to rotate, the first rotating shaft drives the connecting plate to rotate, the rotating connecting plate drives the connecting blocks on the two second rotating shafts to rotate in opposite directions at the same time, the rotating connecting blocks drive the sliders on the third rotating shaft to slide in opposite directions on the slide rail at the same time, the sliders drive the guide plates on the fixed plate to move in opposite directions at the same time, by adjusting the movement of the guide plates, different sizes of fruit ears can be guided, and the fruit ears will not shake or deviate during the transportation process.

[0023] 2. In this utility model, the motor 2 on the top wall of the fixing block 1 on the front side of the start column is activated. The output end of the motor 2 drives the rotating shaft 4 inside the column to rotate in the round hole. The rotating shaft 4 drives the brush to rotate. The fixing block 2 is fixed in the middle of the left side of the column. The top wall of the fixing block 2 has a scraper. The brush and scraper can remove the debris and dust attached to the belt by the rotation of the belt on the transmission component. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 2 This is a left view of the automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting device proposed in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of the automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a partial structural exploded view of the automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting equipment proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the cleaning mechanism of the automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting equipment proposed in this utility model.

[0029] Legend:

[0030] 1. Base plate; 2. Cleaning mechanism; 201. Fixing block one; 202. Motor two; 203. Rotating shaft four; 204. Round hole; 205. Brush; 206. Fixing block two; 207. Scraper; 3. Column; 4. Conveying assembly; 5. Screening assembly; 6. Motor one; 7. Rotating shaft one; 8. Connecting plate; 9. Rotating shaft two; 10. Connecting block; 11. Rotating shaft three; 12. Sliding block; 13. Slide rail; 14. Fixing plate; 15. Guide plate; 16. Bracket; 17. Bolt; 18. Baffle; 19. Controller; 20. Collection box; 21. Handle; 22. Support leg; 23. Anti-slip mat. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4This utility model provides an embodiment of an automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting device, comprising a base plate 1, with multiple columns 3 evenly spaced around the outer wall of the base plate 1 for supporting the base plate 1. A conveying assembly 4 is installed on the top of the base plate 1 for conveying ears into a screening assembly 5 for screening. A screening assembly 5 is installed on the right side of the outer wall of the base plate 1, which can screen ears according to their length, diameter, and other dimensions. A motor 6 is located on the right side of the bottom wall of the base plate 1, and the output of the motor 6... A rotating shaft 7 is fixedly connected to the end of the base plate 1. A motor 6 drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate. A connecting plate 8 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the rotating shaft 7, which in turn drives the connecting plate 8 to rotate. Rotating shafts 9 are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top wall of the connecting plate 8. Connecting blocks 10 are rotatably connected to the outer walls of both rotating shafts 9, which in turn drive the connecting blocks 10 to rotate. Rotating shafts 11 are rotatably connected to the outer walls of both connecting blocks 10. A slider 12 is fixedly connected to the top wall of rotating shaft 11, which in turn drives the slider 12 to move. Slide rails 13 are fixedly connected to both the left and right ends of the right side. Slider 12 is slidably connected to slide rails 13 and slides on slide rails 13. Fixing plates 14 are fixedly connected to the top walls of both sliders 12. Fixing plates 14 are used for fixing. Guide plates 15 are fixedly connected to the upper middle adjacent side of the outer wall of both fixing plates 14. Guide plates 15 are used to limit and position the corn ears so that they maintain a stable posture and position during the conveying process. A cleaning mechanism 2 is set on the bottom left side of the transmission component 4. The cleaning mechanism 2 is used to clean dust and debris adhering to the belt. A bracket 16 is fixedly connected to the bottom wall of motor 6. The bracket 16 is used to support motor 6. Bolts 17 are threadedly connected to the four corners of the bottom wall of the bracket 16. Bolts 17 are threadedly connected to the right middle part of the bottom wall of the base plate 1. Bolts 17 are used to fix the bracket 16 to the base plate 1. Baffles 18 are fixedly connected to the front and rear sides of the top wall of the base plate 1. Baffles 18 are used to protect the safety of operators and prevent operators from contacting moving parts and causing danger during equipment operation.

[0033] Specifically, the motor 6 at the bottom of the base plate 1 is started, the motor 6 drives the shaft 7 to rotate, the shaft 7 drives the connecting plate 8 to rotate, the connecting plate 8 drives the connecting blocks 10 on the two shafts 9 to rotate in opposite directions at the same time, the connecting blocks 10 drive the sliders 12 on the shaft 11 to slide in opposite directions on the slide rail 13 at the same time, the sliders 12 drive the guide plates 15 on the fixed plate 14 to move in opposite directions at the same time. By adjusting the movement of the guide plates 15, different sizes of ears of corn can be guided. The guide plates 15 are used to limit and position the ears of corn, so that they maintain a stable posture and position during the conveying process. The bracket 16 is used to support the motor 6, the bolts 17 are used to fix the bracket 16 to the base plate 1, and the baffle 18 is used to protect the safety of the operator and prevent the operator from contacting the moving parts during the operation of the equipment and causing danger.

[0034] Reference Figure 2and Figure 5 The cleaning mechanism 2 includes a fixing block 201, which is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the left column 3. A motor 202 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixing block 201. The fixing block 201 is used to fix the motor 202. A rotating shaft 203 is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 202. A round hole 204 is opened on the front side of the outer wall of the left column 3. The rotating shaft 203 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the round hole 204. A brush 205 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft 203. The brush 205 is used to clean impurities on the belt. A fixing block 206 is fixedly connected to the middle of the adjacent side of the outer walls of the two columns 3. The fixing block 206 is used for fixing. A scraper 207 is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixing block 206. The scraper 207 is used to scrape off debris, dust and other items on the belt. A controller 19 is installed on the upper middle part of the front side of the outer wall of the left column 3. The controller 19 is used to control the operation of the mechanical sorting device to achieve accurate sorting.

[0035] Specifically, the motor 202 on the top wall of the fixing block 1 201 on the front side of the column 3 is started. The output end of the motor 202 drives the rotating shaft 4 203 inside the column 3 to rotate in the round hole 204. The rotating shaft 4 203 drives the brush 205 to rotate. The fixing block 206 is fixed in the middle of the left side of the column 3. The top wall of the fixing block 206 has a scraper 207. The rotation of the belt on the transmission assembly 4 enables the brush 205 and the scraper 207 to remove the debris and dust attached to the belt. The controller 19 is used to control the action of the mechanical sorting device to achieve accurate sorting.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 Multiple collection boxes 20 are equidistantly arranged on the lower middle part of the front side of the outer wall of the screening component 5. The collection boxes 20 are used to collect the sorted corn ears. Handles 21 are installed on the left and right sides of the upper middle part of the outer wall of the collection box 20. The handles 21 are used to move the collection box 20. A support leg 22 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom wall of the column 3. The support leg 22 is used for support. An anti-slip pad 23 is installed on the bottom wall of the support leg 22. The anti-slip pad 23 is used for anti-slip.

[0037] Specifically, the collection box 20 is used to collect the sorted corn ears, the handle 21 is used to move and transport the collection box 20, the support leg 22 is used to support the column 3, and the anti-slip pad 23 is used to prevent the column 3 on the support leg 22 from sliding.

[0038] Working principle: Start the motor 6 at the bottom of the base plate 1. The motor 6 drives the rotating shaft 7 to rotate. The rotating shaft 7 drives the connecting plate 8 to rotate. The rotation of the connecting plate 8 drives the connecting blocks 10 on the two rotating shafts 9 to rotate in opposite directions at the same time. The rotation of the connecting blocks 10 drives the sliders 12 on the rotating shaft 11 to slide in opposite directions on the slide rail 13 at the same time. The sliders 12 drive the guide plates 15 on the fixed plate 14 to move in opposite directions at the same time. By adjusting the movement of the guide plates 15, different sizes of fruit ears can be guided.

[0039] The motor 202 on the top wall of the front fixing block 201 of the column 3 is started. The output end of the motor 202 drives the rotating shaft 203 inside the column 3 to rotate in the round hole 204. The rotating shaft 203 drives the brush 205 to rotate. The fixing block 206 is fixed in the middle of the left side of the column 3. The top wall of the fixing block 206 has a scraper 207. The rotation of the belt on the transmission assembly 4 enables the brush 205 and the scraper 207 to remove the debris and dust attached to the belt.

[0040] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic corn harvesting and ear sorting device, comprising a base plate (1), characterized in that: Multiple columns (3) are equidistantly installed around the outer wall of the base plate (1). A transmission assembly (4) is installed on the top of the base plate (1). A screening assembly (5) is installed on the right side of the outer wall of the base plate (1). A motor (6) is installed on the right side of the middle of the bottom wall of the base plate (1). A rotating shaft (7) is fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (6). A connecting plate (8) is fixedly connected to the top wall of the rotating shaft (7). A rotating shaft (9) is fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the top wall of the connecting plate (8). A connecting block (10) is rotatably connected to the outer wall of both rotating shafts (9). (10) has a rotating shaft three (11) rotatably connected to its outer wall. The top wall of the rotating shaft three (11) is fixedly connected to a slider (12). The top right side of the bottom plate (1) is fixedly connected to a slide rail (13). The slider (12) is slidably connected to the slide rail (13). The top walls of the two sliders (12) are fixedly connected to a fixing plate (14). The upper middle side of the outer walls of the two fixing plates (14) is fixedly connected to a guide plate (15). The bottom left side of the transmission component (4) is provided with a cleaning mechanism (2). The cleaning mechanism (2) is used to clean dust and debris adhering to the belt.

2. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning mechanism (2) includes a fixing block (201), which is fixedly connected to the front side of the outer wall of the left column (3). The top wall of the fixing block (201) is fixedly connected to a motor (202), and the output end of the motor (202) is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft (203). A round hole (204) is opened on the front side of the outer wall of the left column (3). The rotating shaft (203) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the round hole (204). A brush (205) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer wall of the rotating shaft (203). A fixing block (206) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer walls of the two columns (3) on an adjacent side. A scraper (207) is fixedly connected to the top wall of the fixing block (206).

3. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the motor (6) is fixedly connected to a bracket (16), and bolts (17) are threadedly connected at the four corners of the bottom wall of the bracket (16). The bolts (17) are threadedly connected to the right side of the bottom wall of the base plate (1).

4. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top wall of the base plate (1) is fixedly connected with baffles (18) on both the front and rear sides.

5. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller (19) is installed on the upper middle part of the front side of the outer wall of the column (3) on the left.

6. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple collection boxes (20) are equidistantly arranged on the lower middle part of the front side of the outer wall of the screening component (5).

7. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 6, characterized in that: The collection box (20) has handles (21) installed on the upper left and right sides of the outer wall.

8. The automatic corn harvesting and sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom wall of the column (3) is fixedly connected to a support leg (22), and the bottom wall of the support leg (22) is equipped with an anti-slip pad (23).