Pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening

Abstract

The utility model provides a pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening, which comprises a conveying belt and an image component, two groups of mounting racks are mounted on the top side of one end of the conveying belt, and the conveying belt is arranged in the middle of the two groups of mounting racks; the two ends of rotating shafts of the two conveying belts are rotationally mounted on the two mounting frames correspondingly, and a plurality of partition plates are mounted on the outer walls of the two conveying belts at intervals. Through cooperative use of the hopper, the material passing plates, the conveying belt and the material separating plates, the effects are achieved as follows: the hopper is used for storing hot peppers, the distance between the material passing plates is matched with the size of the hot peppers, so that the hot peppers can orderly fall onto the conveying belt, the plurality of groups of material separating plates are arranged on the outer wall of the conveying belt at intervals, and one side of the top end of each material separating plate is provided with an arc-shaped groove matched with the shape of the hot peppers; the side walls of the opposite material separating plates abut against each other, hot peppers can be separated, mutual extrusion and stacking are avoided, through cooperation, batch feeding of the hot peppers is achieved, manual one-by-one placement is not needed, the feeding efficiency is improved, and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of chili sorting technology, and more specifically, it relates to a chili picking and sorting device based on image screening. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of modern agriculture towards intelligence and precision, traditional chili harvesting and sorting technologies can no longer meet the industry's demand for high efficiency and low loss. Currently, chili harvesting still relies heavily on manual labor, resulting in problems such as high labor intensity, low operational efficiency, and high costs. In the sorting stage, traditional mechanical screening devices are mostly based on single physical characteristics (such as size or weight) for grading, which cannot accurately identify key quality indicators such as fruit maturity, surface defects, and pests and diseases. In recent years, breakthroughs in computer vision technology have provided a new path for agricultural automation.

[0003] The existing sorting equipment has low recognition efficiency, mainly limited by the camera's image recognition time. To ensure recognition accuracy, only one chili pepper can usually be transported by conveyor belt. During the transport process, the camera takes a picture and identifies the size of the chili pepper, and then controls the opening and closing of the guide plate of the sorting mechanism to complete the sorting operation. However, this single transport method requires manual placement of chili peppers one by one on the conveyor belt, which limits the sorting speed. The manual loading method not only increases labor costs, but also easily introduces operational errors and delays. Especially during the peak chili pepper harvesting season, the efficiency and stability of manual operation are difficult to guarantee, which further affects the overall performance of the sorting equipment.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, we have studied and improved the existing structure and its shortcomings, and provided a chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening, in order to achieve a more practical purpose. Utility Model Content

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening, which is achieved by the following specific technical means:

[0006] A chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening includes a conveyor belt and an image component. Two sets of mounting frames are installed on the top side of one end of the conveyor belt, and the conveyor belt is arranged in the middle of the two sets of mounting frames. The two ends of the rotating shafts of the two sets of conveyor belts are rotatably mounted on the two sets of mounting frames, and multiple sets of partition plates are installed at intervals on the outer walls of the two sets of conveyor belts, with the side walls of the opposing sets of partition plates abutting each other. The rotating shafts of the two sets of conveyor belts are connected to a drive mechanism, and two sets of material passage plates are arranged at the top of the two sets of conveyor belts.

[0007] Preferably, multiple picking plates are spaced apart on the conveyor belt, one end of each picking plate is mounted on the conveyor belt via a drive shaft, and the picking plates are distributed in pairs on both sides of the conveyor belt; multiple guide plates are installed on both the left and right sides of the conveyor belt.

[0008] Preferably, a second gear is fixedly mounted on the outer wall of each of the multiple drive shafts, a rack is meshed on one side of each of the multiple second gears, and an electric cylinder is mounted on one side of each of the multiple racks; the bottom side of the electric cylinder is fixedly connected to the top side of the conveyor belt, and the multiple electric cylinders are electrically connected to the image component.

[0009] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a first gear fixedly mounted on the outer wall of two sets of rotating shafts, the two sets of first gears meshing with each other; one end of one set of rotating shafts passes through the side wall of the mounting frame and is connected to a motor, the outer wall of the motor being fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting frame.

[0010] Preferably, the top side of each of the multiple sets of partition plates is provided with an arc-shaped groove that matches the shape of a chili pepper.

[0011] Preferably, the spacing between the two sets of feeding plates matches the size of the chili peppers, and the tops of the two sets of feeding plates are connected and equipped with hoppers.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0013] This utility model achieves the following effect through the coordinated use of a hopper, a feeding plate, a conveyor belt, and a partition plate: the hopper is used to store chili peppers; the spacing of the feeding plate matches the size of the chili peppers, allowing them to fall orderly onto the conveyor belt; multiple sets of partition plates are installed at intervals on the outer wall of the conveyor belt, with an arc-shaped groove on one side of their top that matches the shape of the chili peppers; the side walls of the opposing partition plates abut against each other, separating the chili peppers and preventing them from being squeezed and stacked. Through this coordination, batch feeding of chili peppers is achieved, eliminating the need for manual placement of each pepper, improving feeding efficiency, and reducing labor costs.

[0014] This invention achieves the following effect through the coordinated use of an image component, an electric cylinder, a rack, a second gear, a drive shaft, and sorting plates: the image component takes pictures of the chilies on the conveyor belt for identification and sends control signals based on the size and other characteristics of the chilies; the electric cylinder is electrically connected to the image component and, upon receiving the signal, drives the rack to move; the rack meshes with the second gear fixed to the outer wall of the drive shaft, causing the drive shaft to rotate, which in turn drives the sorting plates to move; the sorting plates are distributed in pairs on both sides of the conveyor belt, which can push chilies of different sizes to the corresponding guide plates, realizing automated sorting and improving sorting efficiency and accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0016] Figure 2 This is a side sectional view of the present invention.

[0017] Figure 3 yes Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of structure A in the middle.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a top view of the present invention.

[0019] In the diagram, the correspondence between component names and drawing numbers is as follows:

[0020] 1. Conveyor belt; 2. Image component; 3. Mounting frame; 4. Motor; 5. Conveyor belt; 6. Material separator; 7. Rotating shaft; 8. First gear; 9. Material passage plate; 10. Hopper; 11. Drive shaft; 12. Sorting and feeding plate; 13. Second gear; 14. Rack; 15. Electric cylinder; 16. Arc groove; 17. Guide plate. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0022] Example:

[0023] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown:

[0024] This utility model provides a chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening, including a conveyor belt 1 and an image component 2. Two sets of mounting frames 3 are installed on the top side of one end of the conveyor belt 1, and a conveyor belt 5 is arranged in the middle of the two sets of mounting frames 3. The two ends of the rotating shafts 7 of the two sets of conveyor belts 5 are respectively rotatably mounted on the two sets of mounting frames 3, and multiple sets of partition plates 6 are installed at intervals on the outer walls of the two sets of conveyor belts 5, with the side walls of the multiple sets of partition plates 6 abutting each other. The rotating shafts of the two sets of conveyor belts 5 are connected to a drive mechanism, and two sets of material passage plates 9 are arranged at the top of the two sets of conveyor belts 5.

[0025] The conveyor belt 1 is provided with multiple sorting plates 12 at intervals. One end of each sorting plate 12 is mounted on the conveyor belt 1 via a drive shaft 11, and the sorting plates 12 are distributed in pairs on both sides of the conveyor belt. Multiple guide plates 17 are installed on both the left and right sides of the conveyor belt 1. The sorting plates 12 are mounted on the conveyor belt 1 via a drive shaft 11, and are distributed in pairs on both sides. In conjunction with the guide plates 17 on the left and right sides of the conveyor belt 1, the chili peppers can be accurately sorted to the corresponding guide plates 17 according to their different characteristics, thereby realizing the classification and sorting of chili peppers and improving the efficiency and accuracy of sorting.

[0026] Among them, the outer walls of multiple sets of drive shafts 11 are fixedly fitted with second gears 13, and racks 14 are meshed on one side of multiple sets of second gears 13. Electric cylinders 15 are installed on one side of multiple sets of racks 14. The bottom side of the electric cylinders 15 is fixedly connected to the top side of the conveyor belt 1, and multiple sets of electric cylinders 15 are electrically connected to the image component 2.

[0027] The drive mechanism includes a first gear 8 fixedly mounted on the outer wall of two sets of rotating shafts 7, with the two sets of first gears 8 meshing with each other; one end of one set of rotating shafts 7 passes through the side wall of the mounting frame 3 and is connected to a motor 4, with the outer wall of the motor 4 fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting frame 3. In the drive mechanism, the first gears 8 on the two sets of rotating shafts 7 mesh with each other, and the motor 4 drives one set of rotating shafts 7 to rotate, thereby causing the two sets of conveyor belts 5 to rotate synchronously in opposite directions. This transmission method ensures the stability of the operation of the conveyor belts 5, ensuring that the chili peppers can be transported smoothly and continuously, providing a stable foundation for subsequent sorting work.

[0028] Among them, the top side of each of the multiple sets of partition plates 6 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 16 that matches the shape of the chili pepper. The arc-shaped groove 16 that matches the shape of the chili pepper can position and separate the chili pepper during the conveying process, prevent the chili pepper from being squeezed and stacked on the conveyor belt, ensure that the chili pepper is arranged in an orderly manner, and help the image component 2 to accurately identify the characteristics of the chili pepper, thereby improving the accuracy and efficiency of identification.

[0029] The spacing between the two sets of feeding plates 9 is matched with the size of the chili peppers, and the tops of the two sets of feeding plates 9 are connected and equipped with hoppers 10. This allows the chili peppers in the hoppers 10 to fall onto the conveyor belt in an orderly manner through the feeding plates 9, realizing batch feeding of chili peppers without the need for manual placement, thus improving feeding efficiency and reducing labor costs.

[0030] The working principle of this embodiment is as follows: Feeding stage: Chili peppers are put into the hopper 10. Since the spacing between the two sets of feed plates 9 matches the size of the chili peppers, the chili peppers will fall orderly through the feed plates 9 between the two sets of conveyor belts 5. Multiple sets of partition plates 6 are installed at intervals on the outer walls of the two sets of conveyor belts 5. The side walls of the opposite partition plates 6 abut against each other, and an arc-shaped groove 16 that matches the shape of the chili peppers is opened on one side of the top of the partition plate 6, which can separate the chili peppers and transport them stably. In the driving mechanism, the motor 4 drives one set of rotating shafts 7 to rotate. The first gear 8 on the rotating shaft 7 meshes with the first gear 8 on the other set of rotating shafts 7, so that the two sets of conveyor belts 5 rotate synchronously in opposite directions to realize the transportation of chili peppers.

[0031] Recognition stage: As the chili peppers move along the conveyor belt 1, the image component 2 takes pictures of the chili peppers for recognition and analyzes their size and other feature information;

[0032] Sorting stage: The image component 2 sends a control signal based on the recognition result. The electric cylinder 15, which is electrically connected to the image component 2, receives the signal and drives the rack 14 connected to it to move. The rack 14 meshes with the second gear 13 fixed on the outer wall of the drive shaft 11, causing the drive shaft 11 to rotate. This, in turn, drives the sorting and feeding plates 12 installed on the conveyor belt 1 to move. The sorting and feeding plates 12 are distributed in pairs on both sides of the conveyor belt 1, which can feed chili peppers of different sizes to the guide plates 17 installed on the left and right sides of the conveyor belt 1, thus completing the sorting operation.

[0033] The embodiments of this utility model are given for illustrative and descriptive purposes only, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the utility model to the forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of this utility model, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand this utility model and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

Claims

1. A chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening, comprising a conveyor belt (1) and an image component (2), characterized in that: Two sets of mounting brackets (3) are installed on the top side of one end of the conveyor belt (1), and the two sets of mounting brackets (3) are provided with a conveyor belt (5) in the middle. The two ends of the rotating shaft (7) of the two sets of conveyor belts (5) are respectively rotatably mounted on the two sets of mounting brackets (3), and multiple sets of partition plates (6) are installed at intervals on the outer walls of the two sets of conveyor belts (5), and the side walls of the multiple sets of partition plates (6) abut against each other. The rotating shafts of the two sets of conveyor belts (5) are connected to a drive mechanism, and two sets of material passage plates (9) are provided at the top of the two sets of conveyor belts (5).

2. The chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple sorting plates (12) are spaced apart on the conveyor belt (1). One end of each sorting plate (12) is mounted on the conveyor belt (1) via a drive shaft (11), and the sorting plates (12) are distributed in pairs on both sides of the conveyor belt. Multiple guide plates (17) are installed on both the left and right sides of the conveyor belt (1).

3. The chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening according to claim 2, characterized in that: The outer walls of multiple sets of drive shafts (11) are fixedly fitted with second gears (13), and racks (14) are meshed on one side of multiple sets of second gears (13). Electric cylinders (15) are installed on one side of multiple sets of racks (14). The bottom side of the electric cylinders (15) is fixedly connected to the top side of the conveyor belt (1), and multiple sets of electric cylinders (15) are electrically connected to the image component (2).

4. The chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive mechanism includes a first gear (8) fixedly mounted on the outer wall of two sets of rotating shafts (7), and the two sets of first gears (8) mesh with each other; one end of one set of rotating shafts (7) passes through the side wall of the mounting frame (3) and is connected to a motor (4), and the outer wall of the motor (4) is fixedly connected to the side wall of the mounting frame (3).

5. The chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the multiple partition plates (6) has an arc-shaped groove (16) on one side of its top end that matches the shape of a chili pepper.

6. The chili pepper picking and sorting device based on image screening according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spacing between the two sets of feed plates (9) is matched with the size of the chili peppers, and the tops of the two sets of feed plates (9) are connected and equipped with hoppers (10).

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