Pepper fruit color detection and recognition device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of agricultural equipment, in particular to a pepper fruit color detection and recognition device which comprises a conveying belt and a visual module. The visual module comprises an inverted-U-shaped supporting frame, a sliding groove is formed in a transverse shaft of the inverted-U-shaped supporting frame, a U-shaped fixing base is further fixedly installed on the transverse shaft of the inverted-U-shaped supporting frame, a driving motor is fixedly installed on a supporting leg on one side of the U-shaped fixing base, a threaded lead screw is rotationally connected to the U-shaped fixing base, and a sliding groove is formed in the sliding groove. A threaded lead screw is arranged in the sliding groove, one end of the threaded lead screw is fixedly connected with one end of the driving motor, a threaded sliding block is in threaded connection with the threaded lead screw in a screwed mode, the threaded sliding block is connected with one end of a supporting rod, the other end of the supporting rod penetrates through the sliding groove and is fixedly connected with an L-shaped mounting block, and a camera is fixedly mounted on the L-shaped mounting block; the device is reasonable in overall structural design, simple and convenient to operate and suitable for pepper fruit color detection in large-scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural equipment technology, and in particular to a chili pepper color detection and identification device. Background Technology

[0002] Chili peppers, a widely cultivated and consumed economic crop globally, rely heavily on fruit color for ripeness assessment, significantly influencing product grading, pricing, and market demand. Traditional chili pepper color detection primarily relies on manual visual inspection, which suffers from low efficiency, high subjectivity, and labor intensity, failing to meet the demands of modern large-scale, standardized agricultural production. With the rapid development of computer vision technology, automated detection methods based on image processing have become a research hotspot in agriculture. However, existing chili pepper color detection equipment generally suffers from poor adaptability, insufficient accuracy, and inconvenient adjustment, making it difficult to address the detection needs of different varieties and growth stages. Especially in actual production environments, factors such as the placement of chili peppers, lighting conditions, and background interference significantly impact detection results. Furthermore, the fixed camera positions in existing equipment limit the detection range, impacting efficiency and accuracy due to the difficulty in adjusting to chili pepper size and conveyor belt speed. Therefore, there is an urgent need to develop an intelligent recognition device capable of automated chili pepper color detection with high adaptability and adjustability to improve detection efficiency, reduce labor costs, and provide technical support for the intelligent development of the chili pepper industry. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and provides a chili pepper color detection and identification device.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0005] This utility model discloses a chili pepper color detection and recognition device, which includes a conveyor belt and a vision module installed above the conveyor belt;

[0006] The vision module includes an inverted U-shaped support frame, a sliding groove is opened on the horizontal axis of the inverted U-shaped support frame, and a U-shaped fixing seat is fixedly installed on the horizontal axis of the inverted U-shaped support frame. A drive motor is fixedly installed on one side leg of the U-shaped fixing seat, and a threaded screw is rotatably connected to the U-shaped fixing seat, and one end of the threaded screw is fixedly connected to one end of the drive motor.

[0007] A threaded slider is threaded onto the threaded screw. The threaded slider is connected to one end of a support rod. The other end of the support rod passes through the groove and is fixedly connected to an L-shaped mounting block. A camera is fixedly mounted on the L-shaped mounting block.

[0008] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, mounting holes are provided on both right angles of the U-shaped fixing seat, and bearings are installed in each mounting hole. The threaded screw is rotatably connected to the U-shaped fixing seat through the bearings.

[0009] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, first adjusting blocks are fixedly installed on both sides of the conveyor belt, and the first adjusting blocks are provided with a plurality of first adjusting holes.

[0010] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the legs of the inverted U-shaped support frame are provided with a plurality of second adjustment holes.

[0011] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first adjustment hole and the second adjustment hole can be connected by a pin engagement.

[0012] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the camera's imaging height is adjusted by adjusting the relative alignment between the first adjustment hole and the second adjustment hole, thereby adjusting the imaging range.

[0013] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an LED display is provided on the top of the inverted U-shaped support frame.

[0014] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, an infrared sensor is installed on the conveyor belt.

[0015] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the conveyor belt is provided with a controller and an image processor.

[0016] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the drive motor is a servo motor.

[0017] This invention addresses the shortcomings of the prior art and offers the following advantages: The horizontal position of the camera is adjusted by a servo motor-driven threaded screw, combined with a height-adjustable inverted U-shaped support frame, allowing for flexible adaptation to the detection needs of chili peppers of different sizes and improving detection accuracy; the infrared sensor and controller work together to achieve automated detection and enhance detection efficiency; the LED display provides real-time feedback of detection results, facilitating monitoring and adjustment by operators; the overall structure is rationally designed, easy to operate, and reduces labor costs, making it suitable for chili pepper color detection in large-scale production and providing reliable technical support for the intelligent development of the chili pepper industry. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The embodiments of the present invention will be more fully understood from the accompanying drawings of the various embodiments of the present invention given below. However, this should not be construed as limiting the present invention to the specific embodiments, but is only for explanation and understanding. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained from these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 First structural schematic diagram of this device;

[0020] Figure 2 A second structural schematic diagram of this device;

[0021] Figure 3 A third structural schematic diagram of this device;

[0022] In the diagram: 101, conveyor belt; 102, inverted U-shaped support frame; 103, chute; 104, U-shaped fixed seat; 105, drive motor; 106, threaded screw; 107, threaded slider; 108, support rod; 109, L-shaped mounting block; 201, camera; 202, bearing; 203, first adjusting block; 204, first adjusting hole; 205, second adjusting hole; 206, pin; 207, ED display. Detailed Implementation

[0023] 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.

[0024] In the description of this utility model, references to "embodiment," "one embodiment," "some embodiments," or "other embodiments" indicate that a specific feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with an embodiment is included in at least some embodiments, but not necessarily all embodiments. Multiple appearances of "embodiment," "one embodiment," or "some embodiments" do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. If the specification describes a component, feature, structure, or characteristic as "may," "may," or "can" be included, then that particular component, feature, structure, or characteristic is not required to be included. If the specification or claims refer to an element "a," it does not mean that there is only one element. If the specification or claims refer to "an additional" element, it does not exclude the existence of more than one additional element. Furthermore, specific features, structures, functions, or characteristics can be combined in one or more embodiments in any suitable manner. For example, a first embodiment can be combined with a second embodiment, provided that the specific features, structures, functions, or characteristics associated with the two embodiments are not mutually exclusive.

[0025] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise specified, ordinal adjectives such as "first," "second," and "third" are used to describe common objects, indicating only different instances of the same object, and not implying that the objects described must be in a given order, whether temporally, spatially, sequentially, or in any other way. In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 3 This utility model discloses a chili pepper color detection and recognition device, which includes a conveyor belt 101 and a vision module installed above the conveyor belt 101.

[0028] The vision module includes an inverted U-shaped support frame 102. A sliding groove 103 is provided on the horizontal axis of the inverted U-shaped support frame 102. A U-shaped fixing seat 104 is also fixedly installed on the horizontal axis of the inverted U-shaped support frame 102. A drive motor 105 is fixedly installed on one side leg of the U-shaped fixing seat 104. A threaded screw 106 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped fixing seat 104, and one end of the threaded screw 106 is fixedly connected to one end of the drive motor 105.

[0029] A threaded slider 107 is threadedly connected to the threaded screw 106. The threaded slider 107 is connected to one end of the support rod 108. The other end of the support rod 108 passes through the slide groove 103 and is fixedly connected to the L-shaped mounting block 109. A camera 201 is fixedly mounted on the L-shaped mounting block 109.

[0030] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, mounting holes are provided on both right angles of the U-shaped fixing seat 104, and bearings 202 are installed in each mounting hole. The threaded screw 106 is rotatably connected to the U-shaped fixing seat 104 through the bearings 202.

[0031] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, first adjusting blocks 203 are fixedly installed on both sides of the conveyor belt 101, and a plurality of first adjusting holes 204 are provided on the first adjusting blocks 203.

[0032] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the legs of the inverted U-shaped support frame 102 are provided with a plurality of second adjustment holes 205.

[0033] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the first adjustment hole 204 and the second adjustment hole 205 can be connected by a pin 206.

[0034] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the camera height of the camera 201 is adjusted by adjusting the relative alignment position between the first adjustment hole 204 and the second adjustment hole 205, thereby adjusting the camera range.

[0035] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an LED display 207 is provided on the top of the inverted U-shaped support frame 102.

[0036] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, an infrared sensor is installed on the conveyor belt 101.

[0037] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the conveyor belt 101 is provided with a controller and an image processor.

[0038] Furthermore, in a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the drive motor 105 is a servo motor.

[0039] It should be noted that the operation process of this chili pepper color detection and recognition device is as follows: The controller starts the conveyor belt 101, and the chili peppers to be detected are evenly placed on the conveyor belt 101. The infrared sensor monitors the position of the chili peppers in real time and feeds back to the controller. When the chili peppers enter the camera area, the controller starts the servo motor, drives the threaded screw 106 to rotate, and drives the threaded slider 107 to move horizontally along the slide groove 103, thereby adjusting the horizontal position of the camera 201 to ensure that the camera 201 can be aligned with the chili peppers. In addition, according to the actual detection needs, the height of the camera 201 can be adjusted by adjusting the relative position of the first adjusting block 203 and the second adjusting hole 205 on the inverted U-shaped support frame 102 and fixing it with the pin 206 to adapt to the detection needs of chili peppers of different sizes. The camera 201 collects image data of the chili peppers and displays the detection results in real time through the LED display 207. The image processor processes the image data, analyzes the color of the chili peppers, and completes the grading and recognition.

[0040] In summary, the horizontal position adjustment of the camera 201 is achieved by driving the threaded screw 106 with a servo motor. Combined with the height-adjustable inverted U-shaped support frame 102, it can flexibly adapt to the detection needs of pepper fruits of different sizes and improve detection accuracy. The infrared sensor and controller work together to achieve automated detection and improve detection efficiency. The LED display 207 provides real-time feedback of detection results, which is convenient for operators to monitor and adjust. The overall structure is reasonably designed, easy to operate, and reduces labor costs. It is suitable for pepper fruit color detection in large-scale production and provides reliable technical support for the intelligent development of the pepper industry.

[0041] Based on the preferred embodiments of this utility model described above, those skilled in the art can make various changes and modifications without departing from the technical concept of this utility model. The technical scope of this utility model is not limited to the contents of the specification, but must be determined according to the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A device for detecting and identifying the color of a pepper fruit, characterized in that, The detection and recognition device comprises a conveying belt and a vision module installed above the conveying belt; The vision module comprises an inverted U-shaped support frame, a sliding groove is formed on the horizontal shaft of the inverted U-shaped support frame, a U-shaped fixing seat is fixedly installed on the horizontal shaft of the inverted U-shaped support frame, a driving motor is fixedly installed on one side leg of the U-shaped fixing seat, a threaded screw rod is rotatably connected to the U-shaped fixing seat, and one end of the threaded screw rod is fixedly connected to one end of the driving motor; A threaded sliding block is threadedly screwed on the threaded screw rod, the threaded sliding block is connected to one end of a supporting rod, the other end of the supporting rod is fixedly connected to an L-shaped mounting block through the sliding groove, and a camera is fixedly installed on the L-shaped mounting block.

2. The device for detecting and identifying the color of the pepper fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two side right angles of the U-shaped fixing seat are provided with mounting holes, bearings are installed in the mounting holes, and the threaded screw rod is rotatably connected to the U-shaped fixing seat through the bearings.

3. The device for detecting and identifying the color of the pepper fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: First adjusting holes are formed in first adjusting blocks fixedly installed on both sides of the conveying belt.

4. The device for detecting and identifying the color of the pepper fruits according to claim 3, characterized in that: Second adjusting holes are formed in the legs of the inverted U-shaped support frame.

5. A device for detecting and identifying the color of a pepper fruit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first adjusting holes and the second adjusting holes are connected through a bolt.

6. A device for detecting and identifying the color of a pepper fruit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The height of the camera is adjusted by adjusting the relative alignment position between the first adjusting holes and the second adjusting holes, so that the camera range is adjusted.

7. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An LED display is arranged on the top of the inverted U-shaped support frame.

8. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An infrared sensor is installed on the conveying belt.

9. The device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A controller and an image processor are arranged on the conveying belt.

10. The device for detecting and identifying the color of the pepper fruits according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving motor is a servo motor.

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