Automatically-controlled passion fruit sorting machine

The automatic size sorting of passion fruit is achieved through a motor-driven transmission structure and a frustum-shaped screening basket, which solves the problems of low automation and insufficient precision in the existing technology and improves sorting efficiency and accuracy.

CN224167949UActive Publication Date: 2026-04-28BOGUAN (FUJIAN) AGRI TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BOGUAN (FUJIAN) AGRI TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-27
Publication Date
2026-04-28

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Technical Problem

Existing passion fruit sorting machines have low automation levels, insufficient sorting efficiency and accuracy, and manual operation consumes a lot of manpower and has inconsistent accuracy.

Method used

The transmission structure is driven by an electric motor. The drive wheel meshes with the gear ring to drive the truncated cone-shaped screening basket to rotate. The passion fruit is automatically sorted according to the difference in the aperture of the screening frame, and the fruit is automatically sorted into the corresponding collection frame according to size.

Benefits of technology

It improves the automation and efficiency of sorting, reduces manpower input, and ensures the accuracy and consistency of sorting results.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of passion fruit sorting, in particular to an automatically-controlled passion fruit sorting machine which comprises a fixing plate, the upper surface of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with a fixing frame, the surface of one side of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with a feeding box, a driving mechanism is arranged below the feeding box, and the driving mechanism is fixedly connected with the fixing frame. The driving mechanism is fixedly connected to the surface of one side of the fixing frame, the surface of the driving mechanism is fixedly connected with a screening basket, the inner wall of the fixing frame is fixedly connected with a placing table, the placing table is located below the screening basket, and the top of the placing table is connected with a collecting frame in a penetrating mode. According to the passion fruit screening device, the driving structure and the screening basket are matched, small passion fruits are screened firstly and then large passion fruits are screened according to the difference of aperture gaps of the circular-truncated-cone-shaped screening frame, automatic sorting of the passion fruits from small to large is achieved, the passion fruits of different sizes fall into different collecting frames below through corresponding apertures in the screening frame, and manual intervention is not needed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of passion fruit sorting technology, and in particular to an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] In recent years, with the improvement of people's living standards and the pursuit of healthy eating, passion fruit has become increasingly popular due to its rich vitamins, unique flavor, and wide application in food processing and beverage production. In the passion fruit production and processing chain, the sorting stage is a crucial step in ensuring product quality and meeting diverse market demands. When passion fruit is sold in the market, different sizes and qualities of fruit correspond to different prices and uses.

[0003] In existing technologies, most passion fruit sorting machines rely heavily on manual operation or simple mechanical structures, resulting in a low degree of automation. During the sorting process, passion fruits are often placed one by one on the sorting equipment by hand, and sorted by size and quality through manual observation or the use of simple tools. This process is not only labor-intensive but also inefficient. Furthermore, the accuracy of manual sorting is greatly affected by the operator's subjective factors, making it difficult to guarantee the consistency and accuracy of the sorting results, and thus failing to meet the demands of large-scale, high-quality passion fruit sorting. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problems of low automation performance, low sorting efficiency, and insufficient accuracy of existing sorting machines, and to propose an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine, comprising a fixed plate, a fixed frame fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate, a feed box fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame, a discharge port fixedly connected to the other side surface of the fixed frame, a drive mechanism disposed below the feed box, the drive mechanism fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame, a screening basket fixedly connected to the surface of the drive mechanism, the end of the screening basket away from the drive mechanism fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the fixed frame, a placement platform fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame, the placement platform being located below the screening basket, a collection frame being connected through to the top of the placement platform, the drive mechanism comprising a motor fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame, a transmission structure fixedly connected to the output end of the motor, and the transmission structure being fixedly connected to the screening basket.

[0006] Furthermore, the transmission structure includes a transmission rod fixedly connected to the output end of the motor. A drive wheel is fixedly connected to the end of the transmission rod away from the motor. A gear ring is provided above the drive wheel. The gear ring meshes with the outer surface of the drive wheel. A rotating ring is rotatably connected to the side surface of the gear ring near the inner wall of the fixed frame. The side surface of the rotating ring away from the gear ring is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame. The side surface of the gear ring away from the rotating ring is fixedly connected to the screening basket.

[0007] Furthermore, the screening basket includes a screening frame, one end of which is fixedly connected to one side surface of the rotating ring, and the other end of the screening frame is rotatably connected to a connecting ring, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the screening frame is truncated cone-shaped, and a fixing ring is fixedly connected to the middle end of the screening frame.

[0009] Furthermore, the fixing frame includes a support frame fixedly connected to the top of the fixing plate, and a top plate is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame.

[0010] Furthermore, the collection frame includes a box body, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the placement platform, and the lower end of the box body is connected to a discharge pipe through the surface of the placement platform.

[0011] Furthermore, the collection frame has four sets, all of which are connected through the placement platform, and the bottom of the fixing plate is fixedly connected with casters.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] In this invention, through the cooperation of the drive structure and the screening basket, the motor drives the transmission structure. The transmission structure adopts a drive wheel and gear ring meshing transmission method. With the stable support of the rotating ring, the rotation of the screening basket is more stable and precise, thereby driving the screening basket to rotate. After the passion fruit enters the screening basket from the feed box, during the rotation of the screening basket, the smaller passion fruit is screened first by utilizing the different gap sizes of the apertures of the frustum-shaped screening frame, and then the larger fruit is screened. This achieves automatic sorting of passion fruit from small to large. Passion fruit of different sizes fall into different collection boxes below through the corresponding apertures on the screening frame, without the need for manual intervention. This greatly improves the automation and efficiency of sorting and reduces labor input. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 A three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine is provided for this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2 This utility model presents a schematic diagram of the structure of the fixed frame in an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine;

[0016] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the screening basket in an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine is provided for this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine, viewed from below, is provided for this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This utility model relates to an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine. Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A.

[0019] Legend:

[0020] 1. Fixed plate; 11. Casters; 2. Fixed frame; 21. Support frame; 22. Top plate; 3. Feed box; 4. Drive mechanism; 41. Motor; 42. Transmission structure; 421. Transmission rod; 422. Drive wheel; 423. Gear ring; 424. Rotating ring; 5. Screening basket; 51. Screening frame; 511. Fixed ring; 52. Connecting ring; 6. Placement platform; 7. Collection frame; 71. Box body; 72. Discharge pipe; 8. Discharge port. Detailed Implementation

[0021] Please see Figure 1-5 This utility model provides a technical solution: an automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine, including a fixed plate 1, a fixed frame 2 fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixed plate 1, a feed box 3 fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame 2, a discharge port 8 fixedly connected to the other side surface of the fixed frame 2, a drive mechanism 4 arranged below the feed box 3, the drive mechanism 4 fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame 2, a screening basket 5 fixedly connected to the surface of the drive mechanism 4, the end of the screening basket 5 away from the drive mechanism 4 fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the fixed frame 2, a placement platform 6 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 2, the placement platform 6 being located below the screening basket 5, and a collection frame 7 being connected through the top of the placement platform 6.

[0022] The following section will explain the specific setup and function of its drive mechanism 4 and screening basket 5.

[0023] In this embodiment: the drive mechanism 4 includes a motor 41 fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame 2, and a transmission structure 42 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 41. The transmission structure 42 is fixedly connected to the screening basket 5.

[0024] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: the motor 41 serves as the power source for the entire sorting machine, and transmits power stably to the screening basket 5 through the transmission structure 42, providing a continuous and stable driving force for the screening process of passion fruit, and realizing automatic sorting during the sorting process.

[0025] Specifically, the transmission structure 42 includes a transmission rod 421 fixedly connected to the output end of the motor 41. A drive wheel 422 is fixedly connected to the end of the transmission rod 421 away from the motor 41. A gear ring 423 is provided above the drive wheel 422. The gear ring 423 meshes with the outer surface of the drive wheel 422. A rotating ring 424 is rotatably connected to the side surface of the gear ring 423 near the inner wall of the fixed frame 2. The side surface of the rotating ring 424 away from the gear ring 423 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 2. The side surface of the gear ring 423 away from the rotating ring 424 is fixedly connected to the screening basket 5.

[0026] The aforementioned components achieve the following effect: After the motor 41 starts, it drives the transmission rod 421 to rotate, which in turn causes the drive wheel 422 to rotate. The drive wheel 422 transmits power to the gear ring 423 through meshing with it. The rotating ring 424 supports and guides the gear ring 423, ensuring that the gear ring 423 remains stable during rotation and preventing wobbling or deviation, thereby ensuring that the screening basket 5 can rotate smoothly and accurately.

[0027] In this embodiment: the screening basket 5 includes a screening frame 51, one end of which is fixedly connected to one side surface of the rotating ring 424, and the other end of the screening frame 51 is rotatably connected to a connecting ring 52, which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame 2.

[0028] The effect achieved by the above components is as follows: the connecting ring 52 is fixed to the inner wall of the fixed frame 2, and together with the rotating ring 424, it provides a stable rotation support structure for the screening frame 51, so that the screening frame 51 can rotate flexibly and stably under the drive of the transmission structure 42, ensuring the smooth progress of the screening process.

[0029] Specifically, the screening frame 51 is truncated cone in shape, and a fixing ring 511 is fixedly connected to the middle end of the screening frame 51.

[0030] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: the frustum-shaped screening frame 51 design ensures that the size of the screen holes on its surface varies regularly along the axial direction, facilitating the passage of passion fruits of different sizes through the corresponding screen holes according to their dimensions, thus achieving automated size sorting. The fixing ring 511 enhances the structural strength and stability of the screening frame 51, preventing deformation of the screening frame 51 due to force during rotation and ensuring screening accuracy.

[0031] Specifically, the fixing frame 2 includes a support frame 21 fixedly connected to the top of the fixing plate 1, and a top plate 22 fixedly connected to the top of the support frame 21.

[0032] The effect achieved by the above components is that the support frame 21 and the top plate 22 together form a stable frame structure, providing reliable installation support for components such as the feed box 3, drive mechanism 4, and screening basket 5, ensuring the stability of the entire sorting machine structure, so that it will not shake or shift due to component vibration or other factors during operation.

[0033] Specifically, the collection box 7 includes a box body 71, the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the placement platform 6, and the lower end of the box body 71 is connected to a discharge pipe 72 through the surface of the placement platform 6.

[0034] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: the box 71 is used to receive passion fruit falling from the sieve holes of the sieve basket 5, enabling the classified collection of passion fruit of different sizes. The discharge pipe 72 facilitates the centralized discharge of the collected passion fruit, making subsequent packaging, transportation, and other operations easier and improving work efficiency.

[0035] Specifically, the collection box 7 has four sets, all of which are connected to the placement platform 6, and the bottom of the fixing plate 1 is fixedly connected with the moving wheels 11.

[0036] The aforementioned components achieve the following effects: the four sets of collection frames 7 can finely classify passion fruit, meeting the sorting requirements of different quality levels. The casters 11 make the sorting machine easy to move, allowing for adjustments to the equipment position based on the actual situation of the production site layout and passion fruit processing flow, thus improving the equipment's flexibility and applicability.

[0037] Working principle: Pour the passion fruit to be sorted into the feed box 3, start the motor 41, the motor 41 drives the drive wheel 422 to rotate through the transmission rod 421, the drive wheel 422 meshes with the gear ring 423, causing the gear ring 423 to rotate around the rotating ring 424, thereby driving the screening basket 5 to rotate.

[0038] As the screening frame 51 rotates within the screening basket 5, the smaller passion fruits fall through the screen holes first, landing in the corresponding collection frame 7 near the smaller end of the screening basket 5, due to the truncated cone shape of the screening frame 51 and the varying sizes of the screen holes. Larger passion fruits, however, fall through the larger screen holes during the rotation of the screening basket 5 and then into the corresponding collection frame 7, thus achieving automatic sorting by size. After sorting, the passion fruits are discharged from the collection frame 7 through the discharge pipe 72. When the position of the sorting machine needs to be adjusted, it can be moved easily using the casters 11.

Claims

1. An automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine, comprising a fixed plate (1), characterized in that: A fixing frame (2) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the fixing plate (1). A feed box (3) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixing frame (2), and a discharge port (8) is fixedly connected to the other side surface of the fixing frame (2). A driving mechanism (4) is provided below the feed box (3). The driving mechanism (4) is fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixing frame (2). A screening basket (5) is fixedly connected to the surface of the driving mechanism (4). The screening basket (5) is located away from the driving mechanism (4). The end is fixedly connected to the inner wall of one side of the fixed frame (2). The inner wall of the fixed frame (2) is fixedly connected to a placement platform (6). The placement platform (6) is located below the screening basket (5). The top of the placement platform (6) is connected to a collection frame (7). The driving mechanism (4) includes a motor (41) fixedly connected to one side surface of the fixed frame (2). The output end of the motor (41) is fixedly connected to a transmission structure (42). The transmission structure (42) is fixedly connected to the screening basket (5).

2. The automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission structure (42) includes a transmission rod (421) fixedly connected to the output end of the motor (41). A drive wheel (422) is fixedly connected to the end of the transmission rod (421) away from the motor (41). A gear ring (423) is provided above the drive wheel (422). The gear ring (423) meshes with the outer surface of the drive wheel (422). A rotating ring (424) is rotatably connected to the side surface of the gear ring (423) near the inner wall of the fixed frame (2). A rotating ring (424) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame (2) on the side surface of the rotating ring (424) away from the gear ring (423). A screening basket (5) is fixedly connected to the side surface of the gear ring (423) away from the rotating ring (424).

3. The automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screening basket (5) includes a screening frame (51), one end of which is fixedly connected to one side surface of the rotating ring (424), and the other end of which is rotatably connected to a connecting ring (52), which is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the fixed frame (2).

4. The automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The screening frame (51) is truncated cone in shape, and a fixing ring (511) is fixedly connected to the middle end of the screening frame (51).

5. The automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fixing frame (2) includes a support frame (21) fixedly connected to the top of the fixing plate (1), and a top plate (22) is fixedly connected to the top of the support frame (21).

6. The automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection box (7) includes a box body (71), the bottom of which is fixedly connected to the top of the placement platform (6), and the lower end of the box body (71) is connected to a discharge pipe (72) through the surface of the placement platform (6).

7. The automatically controlled passion fruit sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The collection frame (7) has four sets, all of which are connected to the placement platform (6). The bottom of the fixing plate (1) is fixedly connected with a moving wheel (11).