Intelligent sorting and distributing line for fruits and vegetables

Abstract

An intelligent sorting and distributing line for fruits and vegetables comprises a workbench and a conveying belt device, and a feeding area, a manual sampling inspection device, a material recognizing and weighing device, a first removing device, a printing and labeling device, a warehouse-out recognizing and photographing device, at least one distributing device and a control platform are sequentially arranged on the conveying belt device. The material identifying and weighing device, the first removing device, the printing and labeling device, the ex-warehouse identifying and photographing device and the distribution device are electrically connected with the control platform, and the material identifying and weighing device is used for conducting code scanning identification and weighing on materials and transmitting weighing information and corresponding code scanning information to the control platform; the first removing device is used for removing materials which cannot be weighed or recognized. The automatic sorting device has the advantages of being capable of sorting materials according to distribution places, high in automation degree, higher in sorting speed, higher in efficiency, accurate, reliable and capable of saving labor cost by 90%.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent sorting devices, and in particular to an intelligent sorting and distribution line for fruits and vegetables. Background Technology

[0002] Chinese patent document CN222267892U discloses an automatic vegetable sorting conveyor belt, including a workbench. Support legs are fixedly connected to the bottom of the workbench, and a conveyor belt is mounted on the top of the workbench. Inclined guide plates are fixedly connected to the left and right sides of the workbench, and collection frames are mounted at the bottom of each guide plate. Support rods are mounted on the left and right sides of the top of the workbench, and baffles are fixedly connected to the top of each support rod. A first crossbar is mounted on the front side of each baffle, and an inclined actuating plate is fixedly connected to the bottom of the first crossbar. This invention uses a conveyor belt to move vegetables backward. The vegetables are blocked by baffles of different heights, thus classifying the vegetables by size. When a vegetable is blocked in front of a baffle, an actuating component drives the first crossbar to rotate. The first crossbar then drives the actuating plate to slide the vegetable towards the guide plates, allowing the sorted vegetables to automatically slide out from the top of the conveyor belt and into the collection frames via the guide plates.

[0003] The existing automatic vegetable sorting conveyor belt has the following drawbacks in practical use: First, this sorting structure classifies vegetables according to size and height, which has limited sorting function and cannot achieve sorting by location; Second, this sorting structure is not intelligent, and the final location sorting still requires manual sorting, which is slow and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this utility model provides a highly automated, faster, and more efficient intelligent sorting and delivery line for fruits and vegetables that can sort materials according to delivery locations.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows: A smart sorting and distribution line for fruits and vegetables is provided, including a workbench and a conveyor belt device located on the workbench. Along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt device, a feeding area, a manual sampling device, a material identification and weighing device, a first rejection device, a printing and labeling device, an outbound identification and photography device, at least one distribution device, and a control platform are sequentially arranged. The material identification and weighing device, the first rejection device, the printing and labeling device, the outbound identification and photography device, and the distribution device are electrically connected to the control platform. The manual sampling device is used to pick out materials for manual inspection. The material identification and weighing device is used to scan and identify the materials and weigh them, transmitting the weighing information and corresponding scanning information to the control platform. The first rejection device is used to reject materials that cannot be weighed or identified. The printing and labeling device prints the information obtained from the control platform and affixes labels to the materials. The outbound identification and photography device is used to photograph the materials. The distribution device is used to distribute the materials according to the delivery location.

[0006] As an improvement to this utility model, a second rejection device is also included, which is located between the outbound identification and photography device and the distribution device, and is used to reject materials that cannot be identified.

[0007] As an improvement to this utility model, the second rejection device has the same structure as the first rejection device.

[0008] As an improvement of this utility model, the manual sampling inspection device includes a sampling pendulum wheel, a sampling drive motor, a sampling conveyor belt located on the sampling pendulum wheel, and a sampling unloading channel. The sampling pendulum wheel is located on the sampling drive motor and is driven to rotate by the sampling drive motor. The sampling unloading channel is located on one side of the sampling pendulum wheel.

[0009] As an improvement of this utility model, the swing range of the sampling pendulum wheel is 0-90°.

[0010] As an improvement of this utility model, the material identification and weighing device includes a first barcode scanning component and a first weighing component. The first barcode scanning component is used to scan and identify the material, and the first weighing component is used to weigh the material.

[0011] As an improvement of this utility model, the first rejection device includes a first swing wheel, a first drive motor, a first conveyor belt located on the first swing wheel, and a first feeding channel. The first swing wheel is located on the first drive motor and is driven to rotate by the first drive motor. The first feeding channel is located on one side of the first swing wheel. The first drive motor drives the first swing wheel to rotate so that the material can be rejected into the first feeding channel.

[0012] As an improvement of this utility model, the swing range of the first balance wheel is 0-90°.

[0013] As an improvement of this utility model, the outbound identification and photography device includes a second barcode scanning component and five cameras, which respectively capture views of the material from the front, back, left, right and top.

[0014] As an improvement of this utility model, each of the distribution devices includes a distribution pendulum wheel, a distribution drive motor, a distribution conveyor belt located on the distribution pendulum wheel, and a distribution unloading channel. The distribution pendulum wheel is located on the distribution drive motor and is driven to rotate by the distribution drive motor. The distribution unloading channel is located on one side of the distribution pendulum wheel. The distribution drive motor drives the distribution pendulum wheel to rotate so that the material can be rejected into the distribution unloading channel.

[0015] This utility model employs a workbench and a conveyor belt device located on the workbench. Along the conveyor belt's transport direction, a feeding area, a manual sampling device, a material identification and weighing device, a first rejection device, a printing and labeling device, an outbound identification and photographing device, at least one distribution device, and a control platform are sequentially arranged on the conveyor belt device. The material identification and weighing device, the first rejection device, the printing and labeling device, the outbound identification and photographing device, and the distribution device are electrically connected to the control platform. The manual sampling device is used to pick out materials for manual inspection. The material identification and weighing device is used to scan and identify the materials, weigh them, and transmit the weighing information and corresponding scanning information to the control platform. The first rejection device is used to reject materials that cannot be weighed or identified. The printing and labeling device prints the information obtained from the control platform and affixes labels to the materials. The outbound identification and photographing device is used to photograph the materials. The distribution device is used to distribute the materials according to the delivery location. Therefore, this utility model has the advantages of being able to sort materials according to delivery location, having a high degree of automation, faster sorting speed, higher efficiency, accuracy and reliability, and saving labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram from another perspective.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the working process of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Please see Figures 1 to 3 , Figures 1 to 3This invention discloses one implementation of an intelligent fruit and vegetable sorting and distribution line. The intelligent fruit and vegetable sorting and distribution line includes a workbench 8 and a conveyor belt device 9 located on the workbench 8. Along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 91, the following are sequentially arranged on the conveyor belt device 9: a feeding area 1, a manual sampling device 2, a material identification and weighing device 3, a first rejection device 4, a label printing device 5, an outbound identification and photography device 6, at least one distribution device 7, and a control platform (not visible in the figure). In this invention, there are two distribution devices 7; however, multiple devices can be provided as needed. The material identification and weighing device 3, the first rejection device 4, the printing and labeling device 5, the outbound identification and photography device 6, and the distribution device 7 are electrically connected to the control platform, i.e., controlled by the control platform. The manual sampling device 2 is used to pick out materials for manual inspection. The material identification and weighing device 3 is used to scan and identify the materials and weigh them, and transmit the weighing information and the corresponding scanning information to the control platform. The first rejection device 4 is used to reject materials that cannot be weighed or identified. The printing and labeling device 5 prints the information obtained by the control platform from the material identification and weighing device 3 and affixes labels to the materials. The outbound identification and photography device 6 is used to identify the materials and take photos for record-keeping. The information of materials that are successfully identified for outbound processing is input into the control platform, and the control platform deducts the corresponding inventory. The distribution device 7 is used to distribute materials according to delivery locations. There are two distribution devices 7, and each distribution device 7 is assigned to two delivery locations.

[0020] In this utility model, preferably, the manual sampling device 2 includes a sampling pendulum wheel 21, a sampling drive motor (not visible in the figure), a sampling conveyor belt 23 located on the sampling pendulum wheel 21, and a sampling unloading channel 24. The sampling pendulum wheel 21 is located on the sampling drive motor and is driven to rotate by the sampling drive motor. The sampling unloading channel 24 is located on one side of the sampling pendulum wheel 21. In this invention, preferably, the oscillation range of the sampling pendulum wheel 21 is 0-90°. Under normal conditions, the material moves along the conveyor belt 91. The sampling conveyor belt 23 is connected to the conveyor belt 91. When the material to be sampled moves onto the sampling conveyor belt 23, the sampling drive motor drives the sampling pendulum wheel 21 to rotate, thereby causing the sampling conveyor belt 23 on the sampling pendulum wheel 21 to rotate 90 degrees. This makes the sampling conveyor belt 23 perpendicular to the conveyor belt 91, and the sampling conveyor belt 23 is connected to the sampling unloading channel 24. In this way, the material to be sampled will come out from the sampling unloading channel 24 and fall, allowing the staff to inspect the material.

[0021] In this utility model, preferably, the material identification and weighing device 3 includes a first barcode scanning component and a first weighing component (not visible in the figure). The first barcode scanning component is used to scan and identify the material, and the first weighing component is used to weigh the material. The information after scanning and weighing is transmitted to the control platform for backup, and the control platform allocates relevant outbound information to the corresponding material.

[0022] In this utility model, preferably, the first rejection device 4 includes a first swing wheel 411, a first drive motor, a first conveyor belt 413 located on the first swing wheel 411, and a first feeding channel 414. The first swing wheel 411 is located on the first drive motor and is driven to rotate by the first drive motor. The first feeding channel 414 is located on one side of the first swing wheel 411. The first drive motor drives the first swing wheel 411 to rotate, so that the material can be rejected into the first feeding channel 414. Specifically, when the material fails to be identified due to the original barcode being damaged or not having a barcode affixed, the material will be rejected by the first rejection device 4. Specifically, the swing range of the first swing wheel 411 is 0-90°. Under normal conditions, the material moves along the conveyor belt 91. The first conveyor belt 413 is connected to the conveyor belt 91. When the damaged material moves onto the first conveyor belt 413, the first drive motor drives the first swing wheel 411 to rotate, thereby causing the first conveyor belt 413 on the first swing wheel 411 to rotate 90 degrees, so that the first conveyor belt 413 is perpendicular to the conveyor belt 91 and is connected to the first discharge channel 414. In this way, the damaged material will come out from the first discharge channel 414 and fall, thus being rejected.

[0023] The printing and labeling device 5 prints and affixes labels to materials based on information obtained from the control platform. The information obtained from the control platform includes, but is not limited to, the material's name, weight, outbound route allocation, and origin information. The printed information can be in the form of a barcode or a QR code.

[0024] In this invention, preferably, the outbound identification and photographing device 6 includes a second barcode scanning component (not visible in the figure) and five cameras 61. The five cameras 61 respectively capture views of the material from five directions: front, back, left, right, and top. The second barcode scanning component (not visible in the figure) scans the labeled material and records the scanned information (the printed one-dimensional or two-dimensional barcode) into the control platform. If the outbound shipment is successful, the control platform automatically reduces the inventory. The image information captured by the five cameras 61 is stored in the control platform archive. The control platform in this invention includes an ERP system.

[0025] In this invention, preferably, each of the distributing devices 7 includes a distributing swing wheel 71, a distributing drive motor 72, a distributing conveyor belt 73 located on the distributing swing wheel 71, and a distributing discharge channel 74. The distributing swing wheel 71 is located on the distributing drive motor 72 and is driven to rotate by the distributing drive motor 72. The distributing discharge channel 74 is located on one side of the distributing swing wheel 71. The distributing drive motor 72 drives the distributing swing wheel 71 to rotate, thereby allowing the material to be rejected into the distributing discharge channel 74. The swing range of the distributing swing wheel 71 is 0-90°. Under normal conditions, the material follows the conveyor belt... The material to be distributed moves on the conveyor belt 91. The distribution conveyor belt 73 is connected to the conveyor belt 91. When the material to be distributed moves onto the distribution conveyor belt 73, the distribution drive motor drives the distribution swing wheel 71 to rotate, thereby causing the distribution conveyor belt 73 on the distribution swing wheel 71 to rotate 90 degrees. This makes the distribution conveyor belt 73 perpendicular to the conveyor belt 91, and the distribution conveyor belt 73 is connected to the distribution discharge channel 74. In this way, the material to be distributed will come out from the corresponding distribution discharge channel 74 and fall, thereby realizing the distribution at different locations.

[0026] This utility model can also be configured as a second embodiment, which is largely the same as the first embodiment, except that it also includes a second rejection device. The second rejection device is located between the outbound identification and photography device 6 and the distribution device 7. The second rejection device is used to reject materials that cannot be identified due to reasons such as not having labels or incorrect labels. Specifically, the second rejection device has the same structure as the first rejection device 4, which will not be described in detail here.

[0027] The specific working process of this utility model is as follows:

[0028] When materials arrive, each material has an initial label affixed, recording information such as weight, origin, and type. Upon reaching the loading area 1, the materials are loaded onto conveyor belt 91 and conveyed forward. When conveyed to the manual sampling device 2, the device operates according to a preset program on the control platform. Materials awaiting sampling exit from the sampling discharge channel 24 and fall, where workers inspect them. Subsequent materials continue forward. When conveyed to the material identification and weighing device 3, the first barcode scanning component scans the barcode, and the first weighing component weighs the material. The scanned material information and the weighed weight information are transmitted to the control platform, which updates the weight information. The conveyor belt 91 continues conveying the materials forward. When conveyed to the first rejection device 4, materials are rejected due to damaged or missing initial barcodes. When the material identification and weighing device 3 fails to identify the material, the material will be rejected by the first rejection device 4. The conveyor belt 91 will continue to transport the identifiable material forward to the printing and labeling device 5. The printing and labeling device 5 will print and affix a new label to the material based on the information obtained by the control platform from the material identification and weighing device 3, as well as information such as the material delivery location. Subsequently, the material will continue to be transported by the conveyor belt 91 to the outbound identification and photography device 6. The five cameras 61 of the outbound identification and photography device 6 will capture views of the material from five directions: front, back, left, right, and top. The second barcode scanning component (not visible in the figure) will scan the material after the new label is affixed and record the scanned information into the control platform. The information captured by the five cameras 61 will be stored in the control platform archive. At the same time, the control platform will deduct the customer's material demand stored in the system based on the quantity of material on the new label.

[0029] The materials continue to be conveyed by conveyor belt 91 to the distribution device 7. In this embodiment, there are two distribution devices 7: one with two distribution channels 74 and the other with three distribution channels 74, for a total of five distribution channels 74. The control platform pre-sets the delivery locations corresponding to the five distribution channels 74. Thus, materials exiting the outbound identification and photography device 6 will enter different distribution channels 74 according to the different delivery locations on the labels, thereby achieving material distribution to the appropriate delivery location. Compared with the prior art, this invention can achieve automated intelligent sorting and can distribute materials to multiple different delivery locations as needed, greatly reducing labor costs and improving sorting efficiency.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line, comprising a workbench (8) and a conveying belt device (9) located on the workbench (8), characterized in that: The conveying belt device (9) is sequentially provided with an upper feeding area (1), a manual sampling device (2), a material identification and weighing device (3), a first rejection device (4), a printing and labeling device (5), a warehouse-out identification and photographing device (6), at least one distribution device (7), and a control platform along the conveying direction of the conveying belt (91), the material identification and weighing device (3), the first rejection device (4), the printing and labeling device (5), the warehouse-out identification and photographing device (6), the distribution device (7) and the control platform are electrically connected, the manual sampling device (2) is used for picking out materials for manual inspection, the material identification and weighing device (3) is used for scanning code identification and weighing of the materials, and the weighing information and the corresponding scanning code information are transmitted to the control platform, the first rejection device (4) is used for rejecting materials that cannot be weighed or identified, the printing and labeling device (5) prints and labels on the materials according to the information obtained from the control platform, the warehouse-out identification and photographing device (6) is used for photographing the materials, and the distribution device (7) is used for distributing the materials according to the distribution locations.

2. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second rejection device is also included, which is located between the warehouse-out identification and photographing device (6) and the distribution device (7), and is used for rejecting materials that cannot be identified.

3. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second rejection device has the same structure as the first rejection device (4).

4. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The manual sampling device (2) includes a sampling balance wheel (21), a sampling drive motor, a sampling conveying belt (23) located on the sampling balance wheel (21), and a sampling discharge channel (24), the sampling balance wheel (21) is located on the sampling drive motor and is driven to rotate by the sampling drive motor, and the sampling discharge channel (24) is located on one side of the sampling balance wheel (21).

5. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 4, characterized in that: The range of oscillation of the sampling balance wheel (21) is 0-90°.

6. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material identification and weighing device (3) includes a first scanning code assembly and a first weighing assembly, the first scanning code assembly is used for scanning code identification of the materials, and the first weighing assembly is used for weighing the materials.

7. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first rejection device (4) includes a first balance wheel (411), a first drive motor, a first conveying belt (413) located on the first balance wheel (411), and a first discharge channel (414), the first balance wheel (411) is located on the first drive motor and is driven to rotate by the first drive motor, the first discharge channel (414) is located on one side of the first balance wheel (411), and the first drive motor drives the first balance wheel (411) to rotate so that the materials can be rejected to the first discharge channel (414).

8. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The range of oscillation of the first balance wheel (411) is 0-90°. 9.The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The warehouse-out identification and photographing device (6) includes a second scanning code assembly and five cameras (61), and the five cameras (61) respectively shoot the front, rear, left, right and top views of the materials.

10. The fruit and vegetable intelligent sorting and distribution line according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the distribution devices (7) comprises a distribution balance wheel (71), a distribution drive motor (72), a distribution conveying belt (73) on the distribution balance wheel (71), and a distribution discharging channel (74), the distribution balance wheel (71) is on the distribution drive motor (72) and is driven to rotate by the distribution drive motor (72), the distribution discharging channel (74) is on one side of the distribution balance wheel (71), and the distribution drive motor (72) drives the distribution balance wheel (71) to rotate so that the material can be ejected to the distribution discharging channel (74).

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