Intelligent color sorting production line
By using modular design and high-precision optical sensors, the intelligent color sorting production line solves the problems of low sorting efficiency and insufficient precision in cashew nut processing, achieving efficient automated production and precise grading, which is suitable for modern food processing.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-26
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
Current cashew processing methods suffer from low sorting efficiency and insufficient precision. Traditional mechanical screening methods are unable to meet the standard requirements of modern, large-scale production, have low automation levels, and cannot achieve accurate grading and efficient processing.
Design an intelligent color sorting production line, including a color sorting mechanism, a conveying mechanism, and a storage bin. It adopts a modular design, is equipped with high-precision optical sensors and sorting actuators, and realizes module linkage through a PLC control system. It adopts a synchronous belt drive structure and multi-level bin storage to achieve efficient grading and accurate sorting of materials.
It enables highly efficient and automated production of cashew nut processing, significantly improving sorting efficiency and accuracy, and is suitable for modern food processing.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of intelligent sorting equipment technology, specifically to an intelligent color sorting production line. Background Technology
[0002] Current cashew nut processing typically employs mechanical sieving methods, such as using conveyor belts with different apertures to separate materials by size. However, these methods suffer from low sorting efficiency and insufficient precision, particularly in impurity handling, screening, and mixing processes, making them unsuitable for modern, large-scale production standards. Furthermore, traditional technologies have low levels of automation, failing to achieve precise grading and efficient processing. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an intelligent color sorting production line with optimized structure, high automation, and stable sorting accuracy. Utility Model Content
[0003] This invention aims to provide an intelligent color sorting production line that, through optimized structural configuration, solves the problems of low sorting efficiency and poor accuracy in existing technologies, thereby achieving efficient and automated production of cashew nut processing.
[0004] The objective of this utility model can be achieved through the following technical solutions:
[0005] An intelligent color sorting production line includes a color sorting mechanism, a first conveying mechanism, a second conveying mechanism, and a storage bin; the color sorting mechanism includes a feeding module, a screening module, a shaping module, a color sorting module, and an outlet module, and the first conveying mechanism is located below the outlet module, with both ends of the first conveying mechanism connected to the storage bin via the second conveying mechanism.
[0006] As a further embodiment of this utility model, the color sorting mechanism is provided in at least two parallel sets.
[0007] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the color sorting mechanism is a two-stage color sorting mechanism, each of the two-stage color sorting mechanisms includes a feeding module, a screening module, a shaping module, a color sorting module and an outlet module, and the outlet modules of the two-stage color sorting mechanism are connected to each other through a first conveying mechanism.
[0008] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the feeding module, the screening module, the shaping module, the color sorting module, and the outlet module are arranged sequentially along the material processing direction.
[0009] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the feeding module, the screening module, the shaping module, the color sorting module, and the outlet module are linked and controlled by a PLC control system.
[0010] As a further embodiment of this invention: the color sorting module includes a high-precision optical sensor and a sorting actuator, used to identify and reject abnormal materials in real time.
[0011] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism adopt a synchronous belt drive structure.
[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the storage silo is provided with multiple levels of compartments for storing materials of different grades in separate areas.
[0013] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the feeding module includes a belt conveyor, the belt conveyor is set at an inclined angle, and multiple partitions are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor.
[0014] As a further embodiment of this utility model: the second conveying mechanism includes a belt conveyor, which is set at an inclined angle, and multiple partitions are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor.
[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0016] (1) The modular design of the intelligent color sorting production line in this application optimizes the structural configuration and simplifies the maintenance process, solves the problems of low sorting efficiency and poor accuracy in the existing technology, realizes efficient and automated production of cashew nut processing, and can adapt to the needs of large-scale production.
[0017] (2) This application enables efficient grading and precise sorting of cashews, significantly improving production efficiency and sorting accuracy, and is applicable to the modern food processing field. Attached Figure Description
[0018] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a top view of the present invention.
[0021] In the diagram: 1. Color sorting mechanism; 10. Feeding module; 11. Screening module; 12. Shaping module; 13. Color sorting module; 14. Outlet module; 2. First conveying mechanism; 3. Second conveying mechanism; 4. Storage bin. Detailed Implementation
[0022] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0023] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention / utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0024] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.
[0025] Example 1
[0026] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, this utility model is an intelligent color sorting production line, including a color sorting mechanism 1, a first conveying mechanism 2, a second conveying mechanism 3 and a storage bin 4; the color sorting mechanism 1 includes a feeding module 10, a screening module 11, a shaping module 12, a color sorting module 13 and an outlet module 14, and the first conveying mechanism 2 is provided below the outlet module 14, and the two ends of the first conveying mechanism 2 are respectively connected to the storage bin 4 through the second conveying mechanism 3.
[0027] During the use of the intelligent color sorting production line of this application, cashew raw materials enter the screening module 11 through the feeding module 10 to remove large particle impurities; after the shaping module 12 adjusts the material posture, the color sorting module 13 identifies and rejects materials with abnormal color through optical sensors, and qualified materials are output from the outlet module 14 to the first conveying mechanism 2, and finally qualified materials are conveyed to the storage bin 4 by the second conveying mechanism 3 for storage according to grade.
[0028] The modular intelligent color sorting production line of this application solves the problems of low sorting efficiency and poor accuracy in the existing technology by optimizing the structural configuration and simplifying the maintenance process, thereby realizing efficient and automated production of cashew nut processing and adapting to the needs of large-scale production.
[0029] Example 2
[0030] In this embodiment, at least two sets of color sorting mechanisms 1 are arranged in parallel; the color sorting mechanism 1 is a two-stage color sorting mechanism 1, and each two-stage color sorting mechanism 1 includes a feeding module 10, a screening module 11, a shaping module 12, a color sorting module 13, and an outlet module 14, and the outlet modules 14 of the two-stage color sorting mechanism 1 are connected to each other through a first conveying mechanism 2; this application is as follows Figure 1The color sorting mechanism 1 shown is designed as a two-stage color sorting mechanism. Through the coordinated design of two-stage color sorting and automated conveying, efficient sorting and storage of cashew nuts are achieved, which is suitable for large-scale production scenarios.
[0031] Example 3
[0032] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the feeding module 10, screening module 11, shaping module 12, color sorting module 13, and outlet module 14 are arranged sequentially along the material processing direction. The feeding module 10, screening module 11, shaping module 12, color sorting module 13, and outlet module 14 are linked and controlled by a PLC control system. The color sorting module 13 includes a high-precision optical sensor and a sorting actuator, which is used to identify and remove abnormal materials in real time.
[0033] In the color sorting mechanism 1 designed in this application, during use, the feeding module 10 can use a belt conveyor to uniformly convey and control the material flow, avoiding accumulation or material interruption, so as to facilitate the feeding of cashew raw materials to the screening module 11; the screening module 11 can use a drum screen, which physically classifies the material through screens of different aperture sizes. Large particles of impurities (such as stones and shells) are intercepted and discharged by the upper screen; oversized particles (such as debris) fall into the waste bin through the lower screen. The qualified material after screening enters the shaping module 12 for the next stage, reducing the ineffective detection load of the color sorting module 13; the shaping module 12 is used to adjust the posture and arrangement of the material, so that it is in the correct position. When the material enters the optimal state, it enters the color sorting module 13 stage. During the operation of the shaping module 12, the material is adjusted into a single layer and single column arrangement through guide grooves, vibrating platforms, or roller devices. The color sorting module 13 is the core sorting stage, which accurately identifies and removes abnormal materials through optical detection and intelligent algorithms, achieving accurate identification and removal of impurities and defective products with high sorting accuracy. The outlet module 14 outputs the sorted qualified materials according to their grade and guides them to the next stage of the first conveying mechanism 2. The outlet module 14 can adopt a multi-channel design, using guide plates or distributors to transport materials of different grades (such as first-grade products and second-grade products) to the corresponding outlets.
[0034] Example 4
[0035] In this embodiment, the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 3 adopt a synchronous belt drive structure; the storage bin 4 is equipped with multiple bins for partitioned storage of materials of different grades; after the color sorting mechanism 1 of this application is completed, it can synchronously drive the first conveying mechanism 2 and the second conveying mechanism 3 to make the final qualified products enter the storage bin 4 through the conveyor belt, realize the efficient grading and precise sorting of cashews, significantly improve production efficiency and sorting accuracy, and is suitable for the modern food processing field.
[0036] Example 5
[0037] In this embodiment, the feeding module 10 includes a belt conveyor, which is set at an inclined angle, and multiple partitions are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor; the second conveying mechanism 3 includes a belt conveyor, which is set at an inclined angle, and multiple partitions are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor; both the feeding module 10 and the second conveying mechanism 3 in this application are set at an inclined angle to facilitate reasonable spatial layout.
[0038] The above description provides a detailed account of one embodiment of the present invention. However, this description is merely a preferred embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention. All equivalent variations and improvements made within the scope of the claims of the present invention should still fall within the patent coverage of the present invention.
Claims
1. An intelligent color sorting production line, characterized in that, It includes a color sorting mechanism (1), a first conveying mechanism (2), a second conveying mechanism (3), and a storage bin (4); the color sorting mechanism (1) includes a feeding module (10), a screening module (11), a shaping module (12), a color sorting module (13), and an outlet module (14). The first conveying mechanism (2) is located below the outlet module (14), and the two ends of the first conveying mechanism (2) are connected to the storage bin (4) through the second conveying mechanism (3).
2. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The color sorting mechanism (1) has at least two sets arranged in parallel.
3. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 2, characterized in that, The color sorting mechanism (1) is a two-stage color sorting mechanism (1). The two-stage color sorting mechanism (1) includes a feeding module (10), a screening module (11), a shaping module (12), a color sorting module (13), and an outlet module (14). The outlet modules (14) of the two-stage color sorting mechanism (1) are connected to each other through a first conveying mechanism (2).
4. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding module (10), the screening module (11), the shaping module (12), the color sorting module (13), and the outlet module (14) are arranged sequentially along the material processing direction.
5. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 4, characterized in that, The feeding module (10), the screening module (11), the shaping module (12), the color sorting module (13), and the outlet module (14) are linked and controlled by a PLC control system.
6. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The color sorting module (13) includes a high-precision optical sensor and a sorting actuator, which are used to identify and reject abnormal materials in real time.
7. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveying mechanism (2) and the second conveying mechanism (3) adopt a synchronous belt drive structure.
8. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage silo (4) is equipped with multiple storage compartments for storing materials of different grades in different areas.
9. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding module (10) includes a belt conveyor, which is set at an inclined angle, and multiple partitions are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor.
10. The intelligent color sorting production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second conveying mechanism (3) includes a belt conveyor, which is set at an inclined angle, and multiple partitions are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the belt conveyor.