Sorting device for color sorter

By introducing feeding components and moving components into the color sorter's sorting device, the problem of water stains on the material surface affecting image recognition has been solved, achieving higher sorting accuracy and device functionality, and improving material conveying efficiency and cleanliness.

CN223996665UActive Publication Date: 2026-03-17HEFEI TONGTENG INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-03-17

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Technical Problem

When there are water stains on the surface of the material, the reflected light from the existing color sorter affects the accuracy of image recognition, resulting in a decrease in sorting precision.

Method used

A sorting device comprising a feeding component and a moving component is designed. The feeding component absorbs water stains on the surface of the material through absorbent cotton pads and vibrating impact blocks. The moving component accelerates the material conveying through an electric sliding block and is equipped with a light shield to prevent light source reflection. It combines image acquisition sensors and a control panel for precise sorting.

Benefits of technology

It improves the data accuracy and functionality of the sorting device, prevents water stains and reflections from affecting image acquisition, enhances material conveying efficiency and device cleanliness, and ensures the accuracy and stability of sorting.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a sorting device for a color sorter, which comprises a sorting box, the back of the sorting box is fixedly connected with an illuminating lamp holder, the two sides of the inner wall of the sorting box are fixedly connected with gas collecting plates, one end of each gas collecting plate is fixedly connected with a gas spraying nozzle, the inner wall of the sorting box is provided with a plurality of image acquisition sensors, and the image acquisition sensors are connected with the illuminating lamp holder. The device is characterized in that a partition plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the inner wall of the sorting box, a connecting console is fixedly connected to the surface of the sorting box, water stains on the surfaces of materials are absorbed through a feeding assembly in the feeding process, the situation that the water stains reflect light under the action of a light source and affect an image acquisition sensor is prevented, and the quality of the materials is improved. And the movable assembly can help the feeding assembly to accelerate conveying in the feeding process, the feeding assembly can be detached and cleaned through the structure of the movable assembly, and the functionality of the device is further improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of color sorter technology, specifically relating to a sorting device 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 the color, shape, and other features of the material surface using a high-resolution camera, and combines this with intelligent algorithms to identify and remove substandard or discolored particles. 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 sorting device is a key component of the color sorter to perform the final sorting action. However, when the materials to be sorted are transported to the sorting device, if there are water stains on the surface of the materials, they will reflect light under the influence of light, which will have a great impact on image recognition and reduce the overall accuracy of the device. Therefore, we propose a sorting device for color sorters. Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention aims to address the shortcomings of the prior art by providing a sorting device for a color sorter, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A sorting device for a color sorter includes: a sorting box, a lighting fixture fixedly connected to the back of the sorting box, air collection plates fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the sorting box, an air jet nozzle fixedly connected to one end of each air collection plate, and multiple image acquisition sensors disposed on the inner wall of the sorting box. The device is characterized in that: a partition plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the inner wall of the sorting box; a control panel is fixedly connected to the surface of the sorting box; a control panel is fixedly connected to the surface of the control panel; a feeding assembly is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box; a movable component is disposed on the top of the feeding assembly; a first discharge port is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the sorting box; and a second discharge port is fixedly connected to the other side of the bottom of the sorting box.

[0007] Preferably, the feeding assembly includes a conveying plate, an auxiliary conveying trough, a sliding plate, a vibration fixing motor, a rotating impact block, a connecting plate, and an absorbent cotton pad. The conveying plate is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box, and the auxiliary conveying trough is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the conveying plate.

[0008] Preferably, the sliding plate is slidably connected to the inner wall of the conveying plate, the vibration fixed motor is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate, the rotating striking block is disposed on both sides of the vibration fixed motor, the position of the rotating striking block matches the sliding plate, a plurality of connecting plates are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate, and the water-absorbing cotton pad is fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate.

[0009] Preferably, the movable component includes a connecting movable block, a limiting slide rail, an electric sliding block, and a fixing mounting pin. The plurality of connecting movable blocks are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the feeding component, the limiting slide rail is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting movable block, and the electric sliding block is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting slide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the fixing pin is fixedly connected to the top of the electric sliding block, one end of the fixing pin is disposed on the top of the sliding plate, and the bottom side of the electric sliding block is disposed on the top of the sliding plate.

[0011] Preferably, a light shield is fixedly connected to the surface of the lighting fixture, and the position of the light shield matches that of the lighting fixture.

[0012] Preferably, both sides of the sorting box are fixedly connected to mounting brackets.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] 1. The feeding component helps absorb water stains on the surface of the material during the feeding process, preventing water stains from reflecting light under the light source and affecting the image acquisition sensor, thereby improving the accuracy of the device data. The movable component can help accelerate the conveying process of the feeding component and can also be used to disassemble and clean the feeding component, further improving the functionality of the device.

[0015] 2. The feeding assembly structure helps absorb water stains on the surface of the transported materials. The conveying plate can be linked with the auxiliary conveying trough, using the ramp to assist in the conveying of materials. At the same time, the sliding plate, the bottom connecting plate, and the water-absorbing cotton pad absorb moisture from the surface of the materials, preventing the moisture on the material surface from affecting the image acquisition sensor. In order to prevent materials from getting stuck between the connecting plates during the absorption process, the vibration fixing motor drives the rotating impact block to continuously vibrate and impact the connecting plate inside the sliding plate. The force of vibration is used to prevent the material from being squeezed and accumulated, further improving the overall functionality of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0016] 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.

[0017] In the attached diagram:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding component in the structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the feeding component in the structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the back of the movable component in the structure of this utility model.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Sorting box; 2. Lighting lamp holder; 3. Light shield; 4. Air collection plate; 5. Air jet nozzle; 6. Image acquisition sensor; 7. Partition plate; 8. Connecting control panel; 9. Control panel; 10. Mounting connection frame; 11. Feeding assembly; 1101. Conveyor plate; 1102. Auxiliary conveyor trough; 1103. Sliding plate; 1104. Vibration fixed motor; 1105. Rotating impact block; 1106. Connecting plate; 1107. Water-absorbing cotton pad; 12. Movable assembly; 1201. Connecting movable block; 1202. Limiting slide rail; 1203. Electric sliding block; 1204. Fixing mounting nail; 13. First discharge port; 14. Second discharge port. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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

[0025] Please see Figure 1-5 The technical solution provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0026] A sorting device for a color sorter includes a sorting box 1, a lighting lamp holder 2 fixedly connected to the back of the sorting box 1, air collection plates 4 fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the sorting box 1, an air jet nozzle 5 fixedly connected to one end of each air collection plate 4, and multiple image acquisition sensors 6 provided on the inner wall of the sorting box 1. The device is characterized in that: a partition plate 7 is fixedly connected to the middle of the bottom of the inner wall of the sorting box 1; a connecting control panel 8 is fixedly connected to the surface of the sorting box 1; a control panel 9 is fixedly connected to the surface of the connecting control panel 8; a feeding assembly 11 is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box 1; a movable assembly 12 is provided on the top of the feeding assembly 11; a first discharge port 13 is fixedly connected to one side of the bottom of the sorting box 1; and a second discharge port 14 is fixedly connected to the other side of the bottom of the sorting box 1.

[0027] In this embodiment, the sorting box 1 can provide a closed space for sorting using its own structure, the lighting fixture 2 can provide a light source for the device, and the air collection plate 4 and the air jet nozzle 5 can be activated when the image acquisition sensor 6 collects materials of different colors to spray out the materials of different colors. The partition plate 7 can effectively separate materials of different colors from regular materials, and the control console 8 and control panel 9 can help adjust the color of the image acquisition sensor 6 to further improve the flexibility of the device. The feeding component 11 can absorb water stains on the surface of the input material using its own structure. At the same time, the movable component 12 can drive the internal structure of the feeding component 11 to move up and down to accelerate the transportation, and can also use its own structure to disassemble and clean the internal structure of the feeding component 11 to further improve the functionality of the device. The first discharge port 13 and the second discharge port 14 can provide different discharge points for the output of different materials.

[0028] The feeding assembly 11 includes a conveying plate 1101, an auxiliary conveying trough 1102, a sliding plate 1103, a vibration fixed motor 1104, a rotating impact block 1105, a connecting plate 1106, and an absorbent cotton pad 1107. The conveying plate 1101 is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box 1, and the auxiliary conveying trough 1102 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inner wall of the conveying plate 1101.

[0029] In this embodiment, the feeding assembly 11 can be fixed on the top of the sorting box 1 by the conveying plate 1101. At the same time, the auxiliary conveying trough 1102 can assist in the conveying of materials. The design of the ramp provides more effective assistance in the transportation of materials, thereby increasing the overall working efficiency of the device.

[0030] The sliding plate 1103 is slidably connected to the inner wall of the conveyor plate 1101. The vibration fixed motor 1104 is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate 1103. The rotating striking block 1105 is set on both sides of the vibration fixed motor 1104. The position of the rotating striking block 1105 matches the sliding plate 1103. Multiple connecting plates 1106 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate 1103. The water-absorbing cotton pad 1107 is fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate 1106.

[0031] In this embodiment, the sliding plate 1103 can provide a fixed base for the connecting plate 1106 using its own structure. At the same time, the absorbent cotton pad 1107 can absorb water stains on the surface of the material passing through the connecting plate 1106, preventing water stains from being reflected by the light source of the lighting fixture 2 inside the sorting box 1 and affecting the image acquisition sensor 6. During the process of absorbing water, the material may be stuck by the connecting plate 1106. The vibration fixing motor 1104 will continuously drive the rotating striking block 1105 to continuously vibrate the connecting plate 1106, thereby preventing the material from getting stuck and affecting the conveying, and further improving the overall functionality and stability of the device.

[0032] The movable component 12 includes a connecting movable block 1201, a limiting slide rail 1202, an electric sliding block 1203, and a fixing mounting pin 1204. Multiple connecting movable blocks 1201 are fixedly connected to the top two sides of the feeding component 11, the limiting slide rail 1202 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting movable block 1201, and the electric sliding block 1203 is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting slide rail 1202.

[0033] In this embodiment, the movable component 12 is fixed to the top of the conveyor plate 1101 by the connecting movable block 1201. At the same time, the limiting slide rail 1202 can provide limiting and guidance for the sliding of the electric sliding block 1203. The electric sliding block 1203 can help fix the top of the sliding plate 1103. During use, it drives the sliding plate 1103 to slide back and forth on the top of the conveyor plate 1101, which makes up for the time that may be needed when the material is cleaned by the internal structure of the feeding component 11, thereby further improving the overall working efficiency of the device.

[0034] The fixing pin 1204 is fixedly connected to the top of the electric sliding block 1203. One end of the fixing pin 1204 is located on the top of the sliding plate 1103, and the bottom side of the electric sliding block 1203 is located on the top of the sliding plate 1103.

[0035] In this embodiment, the fixing pin 1204 penetrates the electric sliding block 1203 and the sliding plate 1103 to help fix the sliding plate 1103 at the bottom of the electric sliding block 1203. When the device is not in use, the fixing pin 1204 can be removed to disassemble and clean the sliding plate 1103, thereby further improving the overall functionality and cleanliness of the device.

[0036] A light shield 3 is fixedly connected to the surface of the lighting fixture 2, and the position of the light shield 3 matches that of the lighting fixture 2.

[0037] In this embodiment, the light shield 3 can use its own structure to block the back light source of the lighting fixture 2, preventing light from escaping and affecting the operation of the image acquisition sensor 6, and further improving the overall functionality and stability of the device.

[0038] Both sides of the sorting box 1 are fixedly connected to the mounting bracket 10.

[0039] In this embodiment, the mounting bracket 10 can help fix the entire device inside the color sorter by utilizing its own structure, thereby further improving the stability of the device.

[0040] Working Principle: Users can sort the raw materials fed by the feeding assembly 11 through the sorting box 1. The lighting fixture 2 helps provide light to the inside of the sorting box 1, while the light shield 3 helps prevent light scattering, further improving the overall light recognition effect of the device. The air collection plate 4 and the air jet nozzle 5 are linked together. When the image acquisition sensor 6 detects materials of different colors, it can be activated to spray them into the second feeding port 14 or the first feeding port 13 for collection. The partition plate 7 can effectively separate the screened materials to minimize sorting errors. The control console 8 and control panel 9 can help adjust and control the image acquisition sensor 6, further improving the device's performance. In terms of overall functionality, the mounting bracket 10 helps to fix the entire device in the color sorter using its own structure, thereby further improving the stability of the device. The feeding component 11 helps to absorb water stains on the surface of the material during the feeding process, preventing water stains from reflecting light under the light source and affecting the image acquisition sensor 6, thereby further improving the accuracy of the device data. The movable component 12 helps to accelerate the conveying process during the feeding process of the feeding component 11, and can use its own structure to disassemble and clean the feeding component 11, further improving the functionality of the device. The first discharge port 13 and the second discharge port can provide different passages for the overall sorting of the device.

[0041] 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 sorting device for a color sorter, comprising a sorting box (1), wherein a lighting lamp holder (2) is fixedly connected to the back of the sorting box (1), and air collection plates (4) are fixedly connected to both sides of the inner wall of the sorting box (1), and an air jet nozzle (5) is fixedly connected to one end of each air collection plate (4), and a plurality of image acquisition sensors (6) are provided on the inner wall of the sorting box (1), characterized in that: The inner wall bottom of the sorting box (1) is fixedly connected with a partition plate (7), the surface of the sorting box (1) is fixedly connected with a connecting console (8), the surface of the connecting console (8) is fixedly connected with a control panel (9), the top of the sorting box (1) is fixedly connected with a feeding assembly (11), the top of the feeding assembly (11) is provided with a movable assembly (12), one side of the bottom of the sorting box (1) is fixedly connected with a first discharge port (13), and the other side of the bottom of the sorting box (1) is fixedly connected with a second discharge port (14).

2. A sorting device for a color sorter as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly (11) comprises a conveying plate (1101), an auxiliary conveying groove (1102), a sliding plate (1103), a vibration fixing motor (1104), a rotating striking block (1105), a connecting plate (1106) and a water-absorbing cotton pad (1107), the conveying plate (1101) is fixedly connected to the top of the sorting box (1), and the auxiliary conveying groove (1102) is fixedly connected to the inner wall bottom of the conveying plate (1101).

3. A sorting device for a color sorter as claimed in claim 2, characterized in that: The sliding plate (1103) is slidably connected between the inner walls of the conveying plate (1101), the vibration fixing motor (1104) is fixedly connected to the top of the sliding plate (1103), the rotating striking block (1105) is arranged on the two sides of the vibration fixing motor (1104), the position of the rotating striking block (1105) is matched with that of the sliding plate (1103), a plurality of connecting plates (1106) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the sliding plate (1103), and the water-absorbing cotton pad (1107) is fixedly connected to the two sides of the connecting plate (1106).

4. A sorting device for a color sorter as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: The movable assembly (12) comprises a connecting movable block (1201), a limiting sliding rail (1202), an electric sliding block (1203) and a fixed mounting nail (1204), a plurality of connecting movable blocks (1201) are fixedly connected to the top of the feeding assembly (11), the limiting sliding rail (1202) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the connecting movable block (1201), and the electric sliding block (1203) is slidably connected to the surface of the limiting sliding rail (1202).

5. A sorting device for a color sorter as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed mounting nail (1204) is fixedly connected to the top of the electric sliding block (1203), one end of the fixed mounting nail (1204) is arranged on the top of the sliding plate (1103), and the other end of the fixed mounting nail (1204) is arranged on the top of the sliding plate (1103).

6. A sorting device for a color sorter as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The surface of the lighting lamp holder (2) is fixedly connected with a light shield (3), and the position of the light shield (3) is matched with that of the lighting lamp holder (2).

7. A sorting device for a color sorter as defined in claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the sorting box (1) are fixedly connected with mounting connecting frames (10).