Automatic seed taking device for areca nut processing

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic seed taking device for areca nut processing, two ends of a linear module are respectively connected with a material taking mechanism and a seed removing mechanism in a sliding manner, the inner side of the linear module is provided with a supporting plate, and a plurality of groups of brackets are uniformly distributed on the supporting plate. The betel nuts can be effectively supported without influencing subsequent seed taking operation, dozens of hundreds of betel nuts can be automatically and continuously processed, the efficiency of the betel nuts is obviously higher than that of manual one-by-one knocking, pulp damage is reduced through the flexible seed removing mechanism, the integrity and taste of pulp are reserved, manual intervention is reduced, and the labor intensity of workers is reduced. And the method is suitable for scenes with large order quantity or seasonal centralized processing, and can be matched with other automatic equipment for processing the areca nuts, so that the production efficiency of the areca nuts is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of areca nut production technology, specifically to an automatic seed-collecting device for areca nut processing. Background Technology

[0002] Areca nut is an evergreen tree belonging to the class Monocotyledonous plants, order Primary order, family Arecaceae, and genus Areca. It has an erect, tree-like stem that can grow to over 10 meters tall, with some reaching up to 30 meters. It has distinct annular leaf scars, is monoecious, and has multi-branched inflorescences. The ovary is oblong, the fruit is oblong or ovoid, and the seeds are ovoid. It flowers and fruits from March to April.

[0003] The areca nuts sold on the market are generally processed and seedless. Therefore, the seeds need to be removed during the processing of areca nuts before further processing can proceed. The areca nut seed removal devices currently used only cut the areca nuts open, and the seeds still need to be removed manually. Cutting the areca nuts and removing the seeds cannot be done simultaneously, which is inconvenient to use. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides an automatic seed-removing device for areca nut processing, characterized in that: it includes a linear module, a material-removing mechanism, a seed-removing mechanism, a tray and a bracket, the material-removing mechanism and the seed-removing mechanism are slidably connected to both ends of the linear module, the tray is provided on the inner side of the linear module, and multiple sets of brackets are evenly distributed on the tray.

[0005] Preferably, the material handling mechanism includes a material handling module, a material handling plate, a material handling cylinder, and material handling grippers. The material handling module is slidably connected to the linear module, and the material handling plate is fixedly installed between the material handling modules. Multiple sets of material handling cylinders are evenly distributed at the lower end of the material handling plate, and the output end of the material handling cylinder is adapted to and connected to the material handling grippers.

[0006] Preferably, the deseeding mechanism includes an upper ejector assembly, a lower ejector assembly, a first mounting plate, a control valve group, a deseeding cylinder, deseeding grippers, a cylinder frame, and a second mounting plate. The lower ejector assembly is provided at the lower end of the support plate. The lower ejector assembly and the upper ejector assembly have the same structure. The upper ejector assembly is fixed to the lower end of the first mounting plate. The upper end of the first mounting plate is provided with a control valve group. The control valve group is bidirectionally electrically connected to the upper ejector assembly, the lower ejector assembly, and the deseeding cylinder. The output end of the deseeding cylinder is drivenly connected to the deseeding grippers. The upper ejector assembly is provided between the opposing deseeding grippers. The deseeding cylinder is mounted on the cylinder frame, and the cylinder frame is slidably connected to the second mounting plate.

[0007] Preferably, the second mounting plate is slidably connected to the linear module.

[0008] Preferably, the bracket is arranged in a "Y" shape.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0010] (1) The linear module of this utility model is slidably connected to a material picking mechanism and a seed removal mechanism at both ends. The inner side of the linear module is provided with a tray, and multiple sets of brackets are evenly distributed on the tray. The brackets are arranged in a "Y" shape, which can effectively lift the areca nuts without affecting the subsequent seed removal operation. This utility model can automatically and continuously process dozens or hundreds of areca nuts, which is significantly more efficient than manually knocking them one by one. The flexible seed removal mechanism reduces damage to the fruit pulp, preserves the integrity and taste of the fruit pulp, and reduces manual intervention. It is suitable for scenarios with large order volume or seasonal centralized processing. It can be used in conjunction with other automated equipment for areca nut processing to improve the efficiency of areca nut production. Attached Figure Description

[0011] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of this utility model.

[0012] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 3 This is a partial sectional view of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0015] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, an automatic seed-removing device for areca nut processing includes a linear module 501, a material-removing mechanism 502, a seed-removing mechanism 503, a tray 504, a bracket 505, a material-removing module 506, a material-removing plate 507, a material-removing cylinder 508, a material-removing gripper 509, an upper ejector pin assembly 510, a lower ejector pin assembly 511, a first mounting plate 512, a control valve assembly 513, a seed-removing cylinder 514, a seed-removing gripper 515, a cylinder frame 516, a second mounting plate 517, and a collection trough 518.

[0016] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more; the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "head," "tail," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms "first," "second," "third," etc., are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0017] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" 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. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0018] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the linear module 501 can be adapted to be mounted on various frames for fixation. The two ends of the linear module 501 are slidably connected to the material picking mechanism 502 and the seed removal mechanism 503, respectively. The inner side of the linear module 501 is provided with a support plate 504, and multiple sets of brackets 505 are evenly distributed on the support plate 504. The brackets 505 are arranged in a "Y" shape, which can effectively lift the betel nuts without affecting the subsequent seed removal operation.

[0019] The material handling mechanism 502 includes a material handling module 506, a material handling plate 507, a material handling cylinder 508, and a material handling gripper 509. The material handling module 506 is slidably mounted on the linear module 501. The material handling plate 507 is fixedly installed between the material handling modules 506. Multiple sets of material handling cylinders 508 are evenly distributed at the lower end of the material handling plate 507. The output ends of the material handling cylinders 508 are adapted and connected to the material handling gripper 509. In a further embodiment, a cleaning brush can also be provided at the lower end of the material handling plate 507. After the areca nuts roll onto the tray 504, the material handling component can advance along the linear guide rail to the tray 504 to clean the areca nuts. The cleaned areca nuts then fall into the collection trough 518. This embodiment uses a commercially available cleaning brush, which is not shown in the attached figure.

[0020] The deseeding mechanism 503 includes an upper ejector pin assembly 510, a lower ejector pin assembly 511, a first mounting plate 512, a control valve assembly 513, a deseeding cylinder 514, a deseeding gripper 515, a cylinder frame 516, and a second mounting plate 517. The lower ejector pin assembly 511 is located at the lower end of the support plate 504. The lower ejector pin assembly 511 and the upper ejector pin assembly 510 have the same structure. The upper ejector pin assembly 510 is fixed to the lower end of the first mounting plate 512. The upper end of the first mounting plate 512 is equipped with a control valve assembly 513. Valve assembly 513 is bidirectionally electrically connected to upper ejector pin assembly 510, lower ejector pin assembly 511 and seed removal cylinder 514 respectively. The output end of seed removal cylinder 514 is drivenly connected to seed removal gripper 515. Upper ejector pin assembly 510 is provided between opposite seed removal grippers 515. Seed removal cylinder 514 is mounted on cylinder frame 516. Cylinder frame 516 is slidably connected to second mounting plate 517. Second mounting plate 517 is slidably connected to linear module 501.

[0021] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0022] After being cut, the areca nuts are transported to the material handling mechanism 502. The material handling module 506 extends, driving the material handling plate 507 to descend until the material handling claws 509 contact the two short sides of the cut areca nuts. The material handling cylinder 508 works, driving the material handling claws 509 to clamp the two cut segments of the areca nuts respectively.

[0023] The linear module 501 drives the material-picking module 506 forward one position, causing the rear end of the betel nut to break away from the coverage area of ​​the arc-shaped stop 208. The material-picking module 506 retracts, driving the material-picking claw 509 to clamp the betel nut and lift it up.

[0024] The linear module 501 continues to move forward, driving the material picking mechanism 502 to move above the tray 504. The material picking module 506 extends, driving the areca nuts on the material picking claw 509 to descend to the bracket 505. The material picking cylinder 508 retracts, so that the areca nuts are placed on the bracket 505. The material picking mechanism 502 returns to its original position.

[0025] The linear module 501 drives the second mounting plate 517 to move backward to above the bracket 505, so that the betel nut is placed between the opposite deseeding claws 515. The cylinder frame 516 moves laterally along the second mounting plate 517, so that the opposite deseeding claws 515 cover the betel nut on the bracket 505.

[0026] The deseeding cylinder 514 extends, the deseeding jaws 515 grasp the two cut halves of the areca nut, and the cylinder frame 516 continues to move laterally along the second mounting plate 517, slightly pulling apart the areca nut inside the deseeding jaws 515.

[0027] The upper ejector assembly 510 and the lower ejector assembly 511 extend simultaneously and insert into the areca nut kernel. The cylinder frame 516 continues to move until the corresponding deseeding claws 515 completely pull the areca nut apart from the areca nut kernel.

[0028] The lower ejector pin assembly 511 continues to retract, causing the areca nut kernel to roll down along the support plate 504.

[0029] This invention can automatically and continuously process dozens or even hundreds of areca nuts (by adjusting the mold volume of the feeding mechanism 502 and the seed removal mechanism 503), which is significantly more efficient than manually knocking them one by one. The flexible seed removal mechanism reduces damage to the fruit pulp, preserves the integrity and taste of the pulp, and reduces human intervention. It is suitable for scenarios with large order volumes or seasonal concentrated processing. It can be used in conjunction with other automated equipment for areca nut processing to improve the efficiency of areca nut production.

[0030] The above embodiments are merely preferred embodiments of this utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent changes, or improvements made in accordance with the claims of this utility model shall still fall within the scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic seed extractor for processing of betel nut, characterized by: It includes a linear module (501), a material picking mechanism (502), a seed removal mechanism (503), a pallet (504), and a bracket (505). The material picking mechanism (502) and the seed removal mechanism (503) are slidably connected to both ends of the linear module (501). The pallet (504) is provided on the inner side of the linear module (501), and multiple brackets (505) are evenly distributed on the pallet (504).

2. The automatic seed-collecting device for areca nut processing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The material handling mechanism (502) includes a material handling module (506), a material handling plate (507), a material handling cylinder (508), and a material handling gripper (509). The material handling module (506) is slidably connected to the linear module (501). The material handling plate (507) is fixedly installed between the material handling modules (506). Multiple sets of material handling cylinders (508) are evenly distributed at the lower end of the material handling plate (507). The output end of the material handling cylinder (508) is adapted and connected to the material handling gripper (509).

3. The automatic seed taking device for processing of areca nuts as claimed in claim 2 wherein: The deseeding mechanism (503) includes an upper ejector assembly (510), a lower ejector assembly (511), a first mounting plate (512), a control valve group (513), a deseeding cylinder (514), a deseeding gripper (515), a cylinder frame (516), and a second mounting plate (517). The lower ejector assembly (511) is provided at the lower end of the support plate (504). The lower ejector assembly (511) and the upper ejector assembly (510) have the same structure. The upper ejector assembly (510) is fixed to the lower end of the first mounting plate (512). The upper end of the mounting plate (512) is provided with a control valve group (513), which is bidirectionally electrically connected to the upper ejector assembly (510), the lower ejector assembly (511) and the deseeding cylinder (514). The output end of the deseeding cylinder (514) is connected to the deseeding gripper (515) in a transmission connection. The upper ejector assembly (510) is provided between the opposite deseeding grippers (515). The deseeding cylinder (514) is mounted on the cylinder frame (516), which is slidably connected to the second mounting plate (517).

4. The automatic seed taking device for processing of areca nuts as claimed in claim 3 wherein: The second mounting plate (517) is slidably connected to the linear module (501).

5. The automatic seed extractor for processing of areca nuts as claimed in claim 3 wherein: The bracket (505) is arranged in a "Y" shape.

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