Waterfall type color sorting material tank of color sorter
By designing the screen assembly and cleaning assembly of the waterfall-style material trough in the color sorter, the problem of material accumulation was solved, achieving efficient sorting and long-term operation of the device.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-17
AI Technical Summary
In existing color sorters, materials tend to accumulate in the corners or on the surface of the screen, affecting sorting efficiency and equipment lifespan, and posing a risk of bacterial growth.
A waterfall-style color sorting material trough for a color sorter was designed, comprising a screen assembly and a cleaning assembly. The screen assembly prevents material accumulation through structures such as connecting frames, hooks, filter screens, and limiting reinforcement blocks. The cleaning assembly achieves automatic cleaning through an electric slider and a cleaning brush.
It effectively prevents material accumulation, improves sorting accuracy and efficiency, extends equipment life, and ensures the safety and reliability of material sorting.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of color sorter technology, specifically relating to a waterfall-type color sorting material trough for a color sorter. Background Technology
[0002] A color sorter is a device that uses optical principles and image processing technology to separate materials, primarily used in the food, mineral, and plastics industries. It captures color information from the material surface using a high-resolution camera, and combines this with intelligent algorithms to identify and separate non-compliant colored particles or impurities. Color sorters are characterized by high efficiency, precision, and a high degree of automation, significantly improving product quality and production efficiency. They are widely used in the sorting and processing of agricultural products such as rice, tea, and nuts.
[0003] The main purpose of using a waterfall-style material trough in a color sorter is to ensure that materials pass through the detection area evenly and in a single layer during the sorting process, thereby improving the sorting accuracy and efficiency. However, a screen is usually used in the material trough to pre-treat the materials to ensure that the materials entering the sorting area meet the requirements, thereby improving sorting efficiency and accuracy. However, during the use of the screen, materials tend to accumulate in the corners or on the surface of the screen, resulting in waste during the screening process. Long-term accumulation may also breed bacteria and affect the service life of the device. Therefore, we propose a waterfall-style color sorting material trough for color sorters. Utility Model Content
[0004] The present invention aims to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a waterfall-type color sorting trough for a color sorter, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A waterfall-type color sorting material trough for a color sorter includes: a connecting material trough, wherein multiple connecting nails are fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting material trough; characterized in that: a connecting frame is provided on both sides of the connecting material trough; a waterfall-type centralized guide block is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting material trough; a screen assembly is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting material trough; and multiple cleaning components are provided on the inner wall of the screen assembly.
[0007] The back of the connecting frame is fixedly connected to multiple connecting base plates, and the back of the connecting base plates is fixedly connected to multiple color recognition cameras.
[0008] Preferably, the screen assembly includes a connecting frame, connecting hooks, a filter screen, a limiting and reinforcing block, a movable groove, a movable slide rail, an electric slider, a connecting base, a connecting plate, and a cleaning brush. The connecting frame is disposed on the inner wall of the connecting material groove, and a plurality of the connecting hooks are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the connecting frame. The filter screen is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame.
[0009] Preferably, multiple limiting and reinforcing blocks are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the connecting frame, the movable groove is opened on the inner wall of the limiting and reinforcing block, the movable slide rail is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove, the electric slider is slidably connected to the surface of the movable slide rail, the connecting base is fixedly connected to one side of the electric slider, the connecting plate is fixedly connected between multiple connecting bases, and the cleaning brush is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate.
[0010] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a fixed base, a reinforcing buffer cotton, a cleaning plate, a connecting ring, and a cleaning block. Multiple fixed bases are fixedly connected to one inner wall of the connecting frame, and the reinforcing buffer cotton is fixedly connected between the fixed bases.
[0011] Preferably, the cleaning plate is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed base, the plurality of connecting rings are fixedly connected to the surface of the cleaning plate, and the plurality of cleaning blocks are fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rings.
[0012] Preferably, a reinforcing plate is fixedly connected to both the surface and the back of the connecting material trough, and the position of the reinforcing plate matches that of the connecting material trough.
[0013] Preferably, each surface of the connecting frame is fixedly connected to a connecting fixing plate, and the position of the connecting fixing plate matches that of the waterfall-style centralized guide block.
[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0015] 1. The screen assembly can use its own structure to help screen materials of appropriate particle size during the falling process, and can also use its own structure to prevent accumulation, further improving the functionality and safety of the device. The cleaning component can clean the internal structure of the screen assembly during use, thereby preventing materials from accumulating inside the screen assembly again, further improving the overall functionality and service life of the device.
[0016] 2. The internal structure of the screen assembly prevents accumulation. The connecting frame provides a foundation for the overall connection of the device, and the connecting hooks can help disassemble the screen assembly from the material trough for easy cleaning and maintenance. The filter screen can screen the passing materials to the appropriate size. The limiting and reinforcing block can be linked with the movable trough and the movable slide rail to help the electric slider move inside, thereby driving the movement of the connecting base and the connecting plate. This, in turn, causes the cleaning brush to move on the surface of the filter screen to prevent material accumulation or allow suitable materials to fail to pass through the screen, thereby further improving the overall functionality of the device. Attached Figure Description
[0017] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the present invention and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments of the present invention to explain the present invention and do not constitute a limitation thereof.
[0018] In the attached diagram:
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is an open schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the screen assembly in the structure of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 4 This is a disassembly diagram of the screen assembly in the structure of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 5 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the cleaning component in the structure of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Connecting material trough; 2. Reinforcing plate; 3. Connecting nail; 4. Connecting frame; 5. Waterfall-style centralized guide block; 6. Screen assembly; 601. Connecting frame; 602. Connecting hook; 603. Filter screen; 604. Limiting reinforcing block; 605. Movable trough; 606. Movable slide rail; 607. Electric slider; 608. Connecting base; 609. Connecting plate; 610. Cleaning brush; 7. Cleaning assembly; 701. Fixed base; 702. Reinforcing buffer cotton; 703. Cleaning plate; 704. Connecting ring; 705. Cleaning block; 8. Connecting fixed plate; 9. Connecting base plate; 10. Color recognition camera. Detailed Implementation
[0025] 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. Example
[0026] Please see Figure 1-5 The technical solution provided in this embodiment is as follows: Example
[0027] A waterfall-type color sorting material trough for a color sorter includes: a connecting material trough 1, with multiple connecting nails 3 fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting material trough 1; characterized in that: a connecting frame 4 is provided on both sides of the connecting material trough 1; a waterfall-type centralized guide block 5 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting material trough 1; a screen assembly 6 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the connecting material trough 1; multiple cleaning components 7 are provided on the inner wall of the screen assembly 6; a reinforcing plate 2 is fixedly connected to the surface and back of the connecting material trough 1, the position of the reinforcing plate 2 matching that of the connecting material trough 1; and a connecting fixing plate 8 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting frame 4, the position of the connecting fixing plate 8 matching that of the waterfall-type centralized guide block 5.
[0028] Multiple connecting base plates 9 are fixedly connected to the back of the connecting bracket 4, and multiple color recognition cameras 10 are fixedly connected to the back of the connecting base plates 9.
[0029] In this embodiment, the connecting material trough 1, connecting nail 3, and connecting frame 4 help the device to be installed in the corresponding part of the color sorter. The connecting fixing plate 8 helps to connect the functional modules of the color sorter to facilitate its use. The reinforcing plate 2 can reinforce the surface and back of the connecting material trough 1 to improve the stability of the device. The waterfall-style centralized guide block 5 can centrally guide the material passing through the screen assembly 6 to form a single-layer waterfall-style material passing through the color recognition camera 10 inside the connecting base plate 9 for color recognition. The color recognition camera 10 identifies and separates non-standard discolored particles or impurities. This recognition method is well known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here. The screen assembly 6 can use its own mechanism to screen the material of different sizes and prevent the material from accumulating inside itself. The cleaning assembly 7 can further help clean the inside of the screen assembly 6 to prevent the accumulation of material.
[0030] The screen assembly 6 includes a connecting frame 601, connecting hooks 602, a filter screen 603, a limiting and reinforcing block 604, a movable groove 605, a movable slide rail 606, an electric slider 607, a connecting base 608, a connecting plate 609, and a cleaning brush 610. The connecting frame 601 is disposed on the inner wall of the connecting material trough 1, and multiple connecting hooks 602 are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the connecting frame 601. The filter screen 603 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame 601.
[0031] In this embodiment, the connecting frame 601 of the screen assembly 6 can provide a foundation for the connection of the whole device, thereby improving the overall stability of the device. At the same time, the connecting hook 602 can help the screen assembly 6 to be disassembled and cleaned from the inside of the connecting material tank 1 at any time to remove accumulated non-standard materials, which is convenient for maintenance. The filter screen 603 can screen the passing materials to the appropriate size, thereby further improving the functionality of the screen assembly 6.
[0032] Multiple limiting and reinforcing blocks 604 are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the connecting frame 601. A movable groove 605 is opened on the inner wall of the limiting and reinforcing block 604. A movable slide rail 606 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove 605. An electric slider 607 is slidably connected to the surface of the movable slide rail 606. A connecting base 608 is fixedly connected to one side of the electric slider 607. A connecting plate 609 is fixedly connected between multiple connecting bases 608. A cleaning brush 610 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate 609.
[0033] In this embodiment, the limiting and reinforcing block 604 can be linked with the internal movable groove 605 and movable slide rail 606. Its structure helps the electric slider 607 move within it and guides the range and trajectory of its movement. The built-in drive motor of the electric slider 607 drives it to reciprocate within the movable groove 605. This type of movement is well-known in the art and will not be described in detail here. This movement drives the movement of the connecting base 608 and connecting plate 609 connected to the opposite side of the electric slider 607, thereby driving the cleaning brush 610 to move on the surface of the filter screen 603, preventing material accumulation or the failure of suitable materials to pass through the screen, further improving the overall functionality of the device. Example
[0034] Based on Embodiment 1, this embodiment considers that the anti-accumulation effect inside the screen assembly 6 can be achieved solely through Embodiment 1. However, in practical use, the cleaning brush 610 inside the screen assembly 6 may also adsorb the passing material during the cleaning process. Therefore, this embodiment uses the following structure to further clean this situation to prevent material accumulation.
[0035] The cleaning component 7 includes a fixed base 701, a reinforcing buffer cotton 702, a cleaning plate 703, a connecting ring 704, and a cleaning block 705. Multiple fixed bases 701 are fixedly connected to one inner wall of the connecting frame 601, and the reinforcing buffer cotton 702 is fixedly connected between the fixed bases 701.
[0036] In this embodiment, the cleaning component 7 is fixed to one side of the inner wall of the connecting frame 601 by the fixed base 701, thereby providing a fixed foundation for the cleaning component 7. At the same time, the reinforcing cushioning cotton 702 uses its own cotton pad material to help reduce shock and cushion the inside of the cleaning component 7, and combines with the arc design on both sides of the fixed base 701 to help prevent fallen materials from accumulating on it, further improving the functionality of the cleaning component 7.
[0037] The cleaning plate 703 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed base 701, multiple connecting rings 704 are fixedly connected to the surface of the cleaning plate 703, and multiple cleaning blocks 705 are fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting rings 704.
[0038] In this embodiment, the cleaning plate 703 can use its own arc design to combine with the connecting ring 704 to fix the cleaning block 705. At this time, the cleaning brush 610, which moves through the internal structure of the screen assembly 6, will continuously touch the cleaning block 705 during the reciprocating process, thereby cleaning the material accumulated and clamped inside the cleaning brush 610, further improving the overall material utilization rate and service life of the device.
[0039] Working Principle: The material trough 1 guides the materials to be screened by the color sorter. The waterfall-style centralized guide block 5 concentrates and guides the materials, causing them to fall in a single layer, facilitating centralized identification by the color recognition camera 10 on one side of the base plate 9, further enhancing the device's functionality. The reinforcing plate 2 effectively and evenly reinforces the surface and back of the material trough 1. Connecting nails 3 and connecting brackets 4 help to fix the material trough 1 in the color sorter. The screen assembly 6 utilizes its structure to help screen materials of suitable particle size during the fall and prevents accumulation, further improving the device's functionality and safety. The cleaning assembly 7 cleans the internal structure of the screen assembly 6 during use, preventing material from accumulating inside and further improving the overall functionality and lifespan of the device. The connecting fixing plate 8 allows for the installation of other functional modules from the color sorter on the other side, further enhancing the device's functionality.
[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A color sorter waterfall color sorting material tank, comprising a connecting material tank (1), a plurality of connecting nails (3) are fixedly connected on both sides of the connecting material tank (1), characterized in that: Both sides of the connecting material tank (1) are provided with connecting frames (4), the bottom of the connecting material tank (1) is fixedly connected with a waterfall type centralized guide block (5), the inner wall of the connecting material tank (1) is slidably connected with a screen assembly (6), and the inner wall of the screen assembly (6) is provided with a plurality of cleaning assemblies (7). The back of the connecting frame (4) is fixedly connected with a plurality of connecting bottom plates (9), and the back of the connecting bottom plate (9) is fixedly connected with a plurality of color recognition cameras (10).
2. A color sorter cascade color sort material tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screen assembly (6) comprises a connecting frame (601), a connecting hook (602), a filter screen (603), a limiting reinforcing block (604), a movable groove (605), a movable sliding rail (606), an electric sliding block (607), a connecting base (608), a connecting plate (609) and a cleaning brush (610), the connecting frame (601) is arranged on the inner wall of the connecting material tank (1), a plurality of the connecting hooks (602) are fixedly connected to the top sides of the connecting frame (601), and the filter screen (603) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting frame (601).
3. A color sorter cascade color sort material tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: A plurality of the limiting reinforcing blocks (604) are fixedly connected to the top sides of the connecting frame (601), the movable groove (605) is arranged in the inner wall of the limiting reinforcing block (604), the movable sliding rail (606) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the movable groove (605), the electric sliding block (607) is slidably connected to the surface of the movable sliding rail (606), the connecting base (608) is fixedly connected to one side of the electric sliding block (607), the connecting plate (609) is fixedly connected between a plurality of the connecting bases (608), and the cleaning brush (610) is fixedly connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (609).
4. A color sorter cascade color sort material tank according to claim 2, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (7) comprises a fixed base (701), reinforcing buffer cotton (702), a cleaning plate (703), a connecting ring (704) and a cleaning block (705), a plurality of the fixed bases (701) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the connecting frame (601), and the reinforcing buffer cotton (702) is fixedly connected between the fixed bases (701).
5. A color sorter cascade color sort material tank according to claim 4, characterized in that: The cleaning plate (703) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed base (701), a plurality of the connecting rings (704) are fixedly connected to the surface of the cleaning plate (703), and a plurality of the cleaning blocks (705) are fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting ring (704).
6. A color sorter cascade color sort material tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surface and the back of the connecting material tank (1) are fixedly connected with reinforcing plates (2), and the positions of the reinforcing plates (2) match those of the connecting material tank (1).
7. A color sorter cascade color sort material tank according to claim 1, characterized in that: The surfaces of the connecting frames (4) are fixedly connected with connecting fixed plates (8), and the positions of the connecting fixed plates (8) match those of the waterfall type centralized guide block (5).