Foeniculum vulgare seeding test bed

By designing a fennel seeding test platform, and using a combination of conveyor belts, identification and counting devices, baffles, and machine vision technology, the problems of uneven seeding and inaccurate counting in fennel seeders were solved. This enabled efficient and accurate detection and counting of seed uniformity, thus promoting the mechanization of agricultural production.

CN224136919UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-17TARIM UNIV
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TARIM UNIV
Filing Date
2025-06-13
Publication Date
2026-04-17

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Technical Problem

Existing fennel planters suffer from uneven sowing density, low sowing efficiency, and poor precision. Furthermore, they are prone to clogging or uneven feeding in the vibrating feeding device, affecting counting accuracy and hindering the promotion of mechanized fennel cultivation.

Method used

A fennel seeding test platform was designed, including a conveyor belt, an identification and counting device, and a seed planter. The fennel seeds are transported by the conveyor belt, and the seeding troughs are separated by baffles. The seed uniformity is detected by combining machine vision technology and YOLO algorithm. The seed planter is driven to rotate by a drive mechanism and transmission components to achieve uniform seeding and accurate counting.

Benefits of technology

It enables uniformity calculation and precise counting of fennel seeds, improving sowing efficiency and accuracy, reducing seed waste, and promoting agricultural production efficiency and cost control.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a fennel seeding test bed, which relates to the technical field of fennel seeding, and comprises a test bed main body and a conveyor belt which is in transmission connection with the test bed main body and is used for conveying fennel, the top of the test bed main body is fixedly provided with an identifying and counting device, and the identifying and counting device is erected above the conveyor belt. A dibbler horizontally corresponding to the identifying and counting device is further erected on the conveying belt, a plurality of black sowing grooves are formed in the peripheral wall of the dibbler, and the fennel falls onto the conveying belt through the sowing grooves when the dibbler rotates; foeniculum vulgare is placed in the dibbler, a plurality of sowing grooves are formed in the peripheral wall of the dibbler, the sowing grooves sequentially rotate to the lower portion during rotation, the fennel is fallen on the surface of the conveying belt in batches, the conveying belt conveys the fennel in a leftward transmission mode, the fennel enters a detection area of the recognition counting device to be detected, and seed uniformity calculation is achieved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fennel sowing technology, specifically to a fennel sowing test bench. Background Technology

[0002] In the current era of booming modern agriculture, fennel, as a crop with high economic value, is widely used in food seasoning, spice extraction and other fields. Its growth quality is closely related to sowing conditions. Subtle differences in factors such as sowing depth, spacing and time can significantly affect the growth effect and final yield of fennel. However, there is currently a lack of intelligent detection platforms for seeding performance of fennel on the market. The performance of fennel seeders can only be tested by soil troughs and field trials, which are complicated and time-consuming, hindering the rapid promotion and application of mechanized planting technology for fennel.

[0003] The intercropping or multiple cropping of fennel is gradually becoming popular. With the increasing market demand for fennel sowing equipment, precision sowing equipment is a key component, and its performance directly affects the sowing quality. However, existing fennel planters suffer from uneven sowing density, low sowing efficiency, and poor sowing accuracy, which cannot meet the requirements of precision sowing. Because the surface of fennel is relatively smooth and its shape is irregular, it is easy for blockages or uneven feeding to occur in the vibrating feeding device of the instrument, which affects the accuracy of counting. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a fennel seeding test platform to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a fennel seeding test platform, including a test platform body and a conveyor belt connected to the test platform body for transporting fennel. An identification and counting device is fixedly installed on the top of the test platform body and is mounted above the conveyor belt. A seeder corresponding horizontally to the identification and counting device is also mounted on the conveyor belt. The outer peripheral wall of the seeder has multiple black seeding slots, so that when the seeder rotates, the fennel falls onto the conveyor belt through the seeding slots.

[0006] Furthermore, the outer peripheral wall of the seeder is provided with a receiving groove, and multiple baffles are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving groove. The multiple baffles are arranged at equal intervals in the receiving groove and are located at the junction of adjacent seeding grooves, so as to separate the multiple seeding grooves individually.

[0007] Furthermore, the baffle is also provided with a fan-shaped groove, one end of which extends to the end of the baffle near the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the other end of which extends to the outer end of the baffle. The fan-shaped groove is located at the edge of the sowing groove.

[0008] Furthermore, two fixed frames are fixedly installed on the top of the main body of the test bench, and connecting rods are fixedly installed at both ends of the seeder. Connecting parts are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixed frame, and a collar is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting part away from the fixed frame. The collar has an insertion hole, and the collar is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod through the insertion hole.

[0009] Furthermore, a drive mechanism is fixedly installed at the bottom of the test bench body, and a transmission component is connected between the drive end of the drive mechanism and one of the connecting rods.

[0010] Furthermore, a bracket is fixedly installed on the top of the conveyor belt, and a computer body is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket. A connecting line is also provided between the computer body and the identification and counting device, and the identification and counting device and the computer body are electrically connected through the connecting line.

[0011] Furthermore, there is a gap between the surface of the conveyor belt and the top of the test bench body, the bottom of the identification and counting device is fixedly connected to the top of the test bench body, and there is a gap between the bottom of the identification and counting device and the surface of the conveyor belt for fennel seeds to enter and exit.

[0012] Furthermore, a feed pipe is fixedly installed on the outer wall of the seeder, and a chamber communicating with the seeding trough is opened inside the seeder. The feed pipe is connected to the chamber. The feed pipe is located at the middle of one end of the test bench body. There is a gap between the fixed frame and the seeder. The feed pipe is located in the gap between the fixed frame and the seeder.

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

[0014] 1. In this utility model, fennel seeds are placed into a seed planter. The outer wall of the seed planter has multiple seeding slots. When the planter rotates, the seeding slots rotate to the bottom in sequence, causing the fennel seeds to fall onto the surface of the conveyor belt in batches. The conveyor belt moves to the left to transport the fennel seeds, allowing them to enter the detection area of ​​the identification and counting device for detection, thereby realizing the calculation of seed uniformity.

[0015] 2. In this utility model, multiple baffles are placed between the sowing troughs to separate them individually, preventing the fennel seeds from being connected with the fennel seeds in other sowing troughs when they fall from the sowing trough. The conveyor belt continuously drives the transmission, and the previous batch of fennel seeds will be quickly transported away after it falls. When the next batch of fennel seeds falls, it will not pile up with the previous batch, which is convenient for the identification and counting device to detect. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a side view of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the fixing frame and the seeding device in this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the connecting rod and the collar in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the baffle and the sector groove in this utility model.

[0021] In the diagram: 1. Main body of the test bench;

[0022] 2. Conveyor belt; 3. Identification and counting device; 4. Hinge; 5. Computer body; 6. Bracket; 7. Light shield; 8. Pulley; 9. Fixing frame; 10. Servo motor; 11. Seeder; 12. Feed pipe; 13. Baffle; 14. Sector groove; 15. Connecting cable; 16. Casters; 17. Computer storage compartment; 18. Connecting rod; 19. Collar; 20. Connector; 21. Drive mechanism; 22. Transmission component. 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] This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0025] See Figures 1-5 As shown, a fennel seeding test platform includes a test platform body 1 and a conveyor belt 2 connected to the test platform body 1 for transporting fennel seeds. An identification and counting device 3 is fixedly installed on the top of the test platform body 1 and is mounted above the conveyor belt 2. A seeder 11 is also mounted on the conveyor belt 2, which is horizontally corresponding to the identification and counting device 3. The outer peripheral wall of the seeder 11 has multiple black seeding slots, so that when the seeder 11 rotates, the fennel seeds fall onto the conveyor belt 2 through the seeding slots.

[0026] The identification and counting device 3 consists of a camera, a display, a supplementary light source, and a light shield. Then, it observes... Figure 1 and Figure 2 Fennel seeds are placed into the seed planter 11. The outer wall of the seed planter 11 has multiple seeding slots. As the seed planter 11 slowly rotates, the seeding slots rotate sequentially to the bottom, corresponding to the position on the conveyor belt 2. Then, due to gravity, the fennel seeds fall from the lower seeding slots onto the surface of the conveyor belt 2. Figure 1From the perspective of the conveyor belt 2, the conveyor belt 2 is moving to the left. In this way, the fennel seeds that fall onto the conveyor belt 2 in the right seeding device 11 will be transported to the left by the conveyor belt 2, and then enter the identification and counting device 3 during the movement of the fennel seeds.

[0027] After the fennel seeds enter the detection area of ​​the identification and counting device 3, they are detected by the identification and counting device 3 to realize the calculation of seed uniformity. At the same time, the rotating sowing method of the seed sower 11 disperses the fennel seeds, so that many fennel seeds will not be piled together, which makes detection easier.

[0028] exist Figure 1 As can be seen, the main body 1 of the test bench has four legs, and each leg is fixedly equipped with a caster wheel 16 at its bottom. The caster wheel 16 allows the main body 1 of the test bench to move. A servo motor 10 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the main body 1 of the test bench. Both ends of the main body 1 of the test bench are rotatably connected to transmission wheels. The conveyor belt 2 is driven between the two transmission wheels. Two pulleys 8 are provided on one side of the servo motor 10. One end of one transmission wheel is fixedly connected to one end of one pulley 8. The drive end of the servo motor 10 is fixedly connected to the other pulley 8. A belt is driven between the two pulleys 8. When the servo motor 10 drives one pulley 8 to rotate, the rotating pulley 8 can drive the belt to drive the other pulley 8 to rotate, and then drive the transmission wheel connected to the pulley 8 to rotate, thereby realizing the rotation of the conveyor belt 2.

[0029] See Figures 1-5 The outer peripheral wall of the seeder 11 is also provided with a receiving groove. Multiple baffles 13 are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving groove. The multiple baffles 13 are arranged at equal intervals in the receiving groove. The multiple baffles 13 are located at the junction of each adjacent seeding groove, which is used to separate the multiple seeding grooves individually.

[0030] Multiple baffles 13 separate each sowing trough, preventing excessive fennel seeds from piling up with those in other troughs when they fall from the sowing trough. Since the conveyor belt 2 is constantly in motion, the previous batch of fennel seeds will be quickly transported away by the conveyor belt 2 after it falls, so that when the next batch of fennel seeds falls, they will not pile up with the previous batch.

[0031] See Figures 3-5 The baffle 13 is also provided with a fan-shaped groove 14. One end of the fan-shaped groove 14 extends to the end of the baffle 13 near the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the other end of the fan-shaped groove 14 extends to the outer end of the baffle 13. The fan-shaped groove 14 is located at the edge of the sowing groove.

[0032] Pay special attention Figure 5The fan-shaped groove 14 is located in the middle of the baffle 13. The fan-shaped groove 14 blocks the outlet of the sowing trough. When the fennel seeds fall from the sowing trough, some of them will be blocked by the baffle 13, and the other part will pass directly through the fan-shaped groove 14 and fall onto the conveyor belt 2. The baffle 13 plays a blocking role to prevent the fennel seeds from spreading too far outward.

[0033] See Figures 1-4 Two fixed frames 9 are also fixedly installed on the top of the test bench body 1. Connecting rods 18 are fixedly installed at both ends of the seeder 11. Connecting parts 20 are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixed frame 9. A collar 19 is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting part 20 away from the fixed frame 9. The collar 19 has an insertion hole and is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod 18 through the insertion hole.

[0034] Since the conveyor belt 2 is located in the middle of the test bench body 1, in order not to affect the transmission of the conveyor belt 2, two fixing frames 9 are fixed to the top of both sides of the test bench body 1, and the seeder 11 is located between the two fixing frames 9. However, there is a gap between the seeder 11 and the surface of the conveyor belt 2, so it does not directly contact the conveyor belt 2. Figure 4 As can be clearly seen, one end of the connecting rod 18 is fixedly connected to the center of one end of the seeder 11. The connecting piece 20 is fixed to the fixing frame 9 by bolts. The bearing can be fixedly installed in the insertion hole of the collar 19. In this way, when the connecting rod 18 is inserted into the bearing, the collar 19 can still support the connecting rod 18. At the same time, when the seeder 11 rotates, the connecting rod 18 can still rotate in the collar 19.

[0035] The two fixing brackets 9 hold the connecting rod 18 through the collar 19, supporting the connecting rod 18 and the seeder 11 without affecting the rotation of the connecting rod 18.

[0036] See Figure 2 The bottom of the test bench body 1 is also fixedly installed with a drive mechanism 21, and the drive end of the drive mechanism 21 is connected to one of the connecting rods 18 by a transmission component 22.

[0037] The transmission component 22 includes two sprockets and a chain. The end of the connecting rod 18 away from the seeder 11 and the driving end of the drive mechanism 21 are both fixedly connected to one of the sprockets. The two sprockets are connected by a chain drive. The drive mechanism 21 can be a motor. The motor drives one of the sprockets to rotate, which in turn drives the other sprocket to rotate via the chain. Then the other sprocket drives the connecting rod 18 to rotate, which in turn drives the seeder 11 to rotate via the connecting rod 18.

[0038] See Figures 1-2A bracket 6 is fixedly installed on the top of the conveyor belt 2, and a computer body 5 is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket 6. A connecting line 15 is also provided between the computer body 5 and the identification and counting device 3, and the identification and counting device 3 and the computer body 5 are electrically connected through the connecting line 15.

[0039] The bottom of the test bench body 1 is also fixedly installed with a computer storage chamber 17. A light shield 7 is hinged to one side of the computer storage chamber 17. The computer storage chamber 17 is used to store the computer body 5. The computer body 5 cooperates with the identification and counting device 3. After the fennel enters the identification and counting device 3, the camera acquires the real-time image of the fennel and transmits it to the computer body 5. The trained YOLOv8 algorithm is used to identify and count the material in the image. The obtained information is imported into a "txt" file. The algorithm is run to perform further uniformity analysis. The uniformity analysis report will be saved in the "txt" file.

[0040] By introducing machine vision technology and the YOLO algorithm and applying them to the identification of fennel seeds and further detection of uniformity, this method can achieve efficient, accurate and fast identification of fennel seeds and calculation of seed uniformity compared to traditional counters that are uneven in counting due to the physical characteristics of fennel seeds. Moreover, this product works in a coordinated manner and is highly adaptable, which can greatly promote the efficiency of agricultural production and greatly reduce the problem of high production costs caused by seed waste during fennel sowing.

[0041] A switch door is hinged to one side of the identification and counting device 3 via a hinge 4, which is used to open the identification and counting device 3 to observe its interior.

[0042] See Figure 2 There is a gap between the surface of the conveyor belt 2 and the top of the test bench body 1. The bottom of the identification and counting device 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the test bench body 1, and there is a gap between the bottom of the identification and counting device 3 and the surface of the conveyor belt 2 for fennel seeds to enter and exit.

[0043] exist Figure 2 As can be seen, when the conveyor belt 2 is located on top of the test bench body 1, there is a gap between the surface of the conveyor belt 2 and the top of the test bench body 1. This indicates that the bottom of the identification and counting device 3 is not in contact with the surface of the conveyor belt 2. In this way, the fennel seeds located on the surface of the conveyor belt 2 can enter the identification and counting device 3 through the gap between the bottom of the identification and counting device 3 and the surface of the conveyor belt 2.

[0044] See Figures 1-3The outer wall of the seeder 11 is fixedly equipped with a feed pipe 12. The seeder 11 has a chamber that communicates with the seeding trough. The feed pipe 12 communicates with the chamber. The feed pipe 12 is located at the middle of one end of the test bench body 1. There is a gap between the fixed frame 9 and the seeder 11. The feed pipe 12 is located in the gap between the fixed frame 9 and the seeder 11.

[0045] Fennel seeds are poured into the main body 1 of the test bench through the feed pipe 12. After entering the seeder 11, the seeder 11 rotates and sprinkles the fennel seeds from multiple seeding troughs. Since the seeder 11 is disc-shaped, even if the inlet of the feed pipe 12 is downward after the seeder 11 rotates, the fennel seeds will not spill out of the feed pipe 12. However, it should be noted that the fennel seeds should not be filled too full, so that they overflow into the feed pipe 12, otherwise they will indeed spill out.

Claims

1. A cumin seeding test bench comprising a test bench body (1) and a conveyor belt (2) for conveying cumin, which is drivingly connected to the test bench body (1), characterized in that, The top of the test bench (1) is fixedly equipped with an identification and counting device (3). The identification and counting device (3) is mounted above the conveyor belt (2). The conveyor belt (2) is also equipped with a seeder (11) that is horizontally corresponding to the identification and counting device (3). The outer wall of the seeder (11) has multiple black seeding grooves, which are used to allow fennel seeds to fall onto the conveyor belt (2) through the seeding grooves when the seeder (11) rotates.

2. A cumin seeding test bench as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The outer peripheral wall of the seeder (11) is also provided with a receiving groove. Multiple baffles (13) are fixedly connected to the inner wall of the receiving groove. The multiple baffles (13) are arranged at equal intervals in the receiving groove. The multiple baffles (13) are located at the junction of each adjacent seeding groove, which is used to separate the multiple seeding grooves individually.

3. A cumin seeding test bench according to claim 2, characterized in that: The baffle (13) is also provided with a fan-shaped groove (14), one end of which extends to the end of the baffle (13) near the inner wall of the receiving groove, and the other end of which extends to the outer end of the baffle (13). The fan-shaped groove (14) is located at the edge of the sowing groove.

4. A cumin seeding test bench as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that: Two fixed frames (9) are also fixedly installed on the top of the test bench body (1). Connecting rods (18) are fixedly installed at both ends of the seeder (11). Connecting parts (20) are fixedly installed on the outer wall of the fixed frame (9). A collar (19) is fixedly installed at the end of the connecting part (20) away from the fixed frame (9). The collar (19) has an insertion hole. The collar (19) is sleeved on the outer wall of the connecting rod (18) through the insertion hole.

5. A cumin seeding test bench as claimed in claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the test bench body (1) is also fixedly installed with a drive mechanism (21), and the drive end of the drive mechanism (21) is connected to one of the connecting rods (18) by a transmission component (22).

6. A cumin seeding test bench as claimed in claim 5, characterized in that: A bracket (6) is fixedly installed on the top of the conveyor belt (2), and a computer body (5) is fixedly installed on the top of the bracket (6). A connecting line (15) is also provided between the computer body (5) and the identification and counting device (3). The identification and counting device (3) and the computer body (5) are electrically connected through the connecting line (15).

7. A cumin seeding test bench as claimed in claim 6, characterized in that: There is a gap between the surface of the conveyor belt (2) and the top of the test bench body (1), the bottom of the identification and counting device (3) is fixedly connected to the top of the test bench body (1), and there is a gap between the bottom of the identification and counting device (3) and the surface of the conveyor belt (2) for fennel seeds to enter and exit.

8. A cumin seeding test bench as claimed in claim 7, characterized in that: The outer wall of the seeder (11) is fixedly equipped with a feed pipe (12). The seeder (11) has a chamber that communicates with the seeding trough. The feed pipe (12) communicates with the chamber. The feed pipe (12) is located at the middle of one end of the test bench body (1). There is a gap between the fixed frame (9) and the seeder (11). The feed pipe (12) is located in the gap between the fixed frame (9) and the seeder (11).