Material seed cutting processing system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a material seed cutting processing system which is applied to the field of material processing and comprises a rack, a feeding unit for feeding whole areca nuts is arranged on the rack, the feeding unit comprises a plurality of bucket elevators arranged on the rack, and feeding conveyors are arranged at the discharging ends of the bucket elevators correspondingly; a plurality of driving devices used for independently controlling the bucket elevators are arranged on the rack, and the driving devices correspond to the bucket elevators one to one. The betel nut conveying device has the technical effects that each bucket elevator can independently adjust the conveying speed, the conveying flow is accurately controlled according to the characteristics of betel nut types, humidity and the like, the possibility that betel nuts are damaged due to too fast conveying or the production efficiency is influenced due to too slow conveying is reduced, the overall processing efficiency of betel nuts is improved, and the production cost is reduced. And meanwhile, due to the design of the independent driving devices, each bucket elevator can operate independently, the fault risk caused by mutual interference among equipment is reduced, and the stability of the whole production line is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of material processing technology, and in particular to a material seed cutting system. Background Technology

[0002] Areca nut is the dried, mature seed of a palm tree. It can be taken internally or used externally and has a certain stickiness. If you choose to take it internally, you need to cut the areca nut into slices, boil it in water, and then take it. When used externally, it is often crushed together with other medicinal materials and then applied to the affected area.

[0003] During the areca nut slicing process, whole areca nuts are transported to corresponding feeding conveyors by several bucket elevators. A robotic arm clamps the areca nuts on the feeding conveyor and moves them to the corresponding cutting mechanism, which slices the areca nuts. Then, the robotic arm clamps the sliced ​​areca nuts to the top of the corresponding unloading conveyor and opens the robotic arm to allow the areca nuts to fall onto the unloading conveyor under the action of gravity.

[0004] In the process of cutting areca nuts, a single motor usually drives multiple bucket elevators to feed whole areca nuts. The single motor drive method makes it difficult to individually control the conveying speed of areca nuts on different bucket elevators, resulting in poor flexibility and affecting processing efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address the problem in related technologies where a single motor simultaneously drives multiple bucket elevators to feed whole areca nuts, making it difficult to individually control the conveying speed of areca nuts on different bucket elevators, resulting in poor flexibility and reduced processing efficiency, this application provides a material cutting and processing system. The system comprises a frame, on which a feeding unit for feeding whole areca nuts is mounted. The feeding unit includes several bucket elevators mounted on the frame, each with a feeding conveyor at its discharge end. The frame also includes several drive devices for individually controlling each bucket elevator, with each drive device corresponding to one of the bucket elevators.

[0006] In one specific implementation, the drive device includes a drive frame mounted on a bucket elevator, on which a main sprocket and a driven sprocket are rotatably connected respectively. A chain is taut and wound between the main sprocket and the driven sprocket. A main shaft is provided on the main sprocket, and a driven shaft is provided on the driven sprocket. The conveyor belt of the bucket elevator is wound between the main shaft and the driven shaft. A first drive member for driving the main sprocket to rotate is provided on the drive frame.

[0007] In one specific implementation scheme, a vibratory feeder is provided between the bucket elevators and the feeding conveyors, the feed ends of the vibratory feeders are respectively opposite to the discharge ends of the bucket elevators, and the discharge ends of the vibratory feeders are respectively opposite to the feed ends of the feeding conveyors.

[0008] In one specific implementation scheme, the frame is provided with a mounting frame, and the mounting frame is provided with a plurality of height measuring units for measuring the height of whole areca nuts on the feeding conveyor. Each of the plurality of height measuring units includes a measuring frame mounted on the frame, a measuring rod slidably connected to the measuring frame, a pressure plate provided on one side of the mounting frame, and a first driving component for driving the pressure plate to move vertically on the mounting frame. The pressure plate is provided with a conversion unit for converting the moving distance of the pressure plate into the sliding distance of the measuring rod relative to the measuring frame. The mounting frame is provided with an image unit for capturing the position information of the measuring rod relative to the measuring frame and determining the areca nut height on the feeding conveyor based on the position information.

[0009] In one specific implementation, the conversion unit includes a guide block disposed on a pressure plate, the guide block having an inclined guide surface on its surface facing the measuring rod, and one end of the measuring rod facing the inclined guide surface contacting the inclined guide surface.

[0010] In one specific implementation scheme, the discharge ends of several vibratory feeders are respectively provided with cutting units for cutting whole areca nuts. Each of the several cutting units includes a cutting frame mounted on a frame. The frame is provided with a second driving member for driving the cutting frame to move vertically. The cutting frame is provided with a fixed seat. The fixed seat has a sliding hole. An installation sleeve is slidably connected in the sliding hole. A connector is slidably connected to the inner edge of the installation sleeve. A knife holder is provided at the end of the connector away from the fixed seat. A cutting knife is provided on the knife holder. A quick-release groove is provided on the wall of the sliding hole. A placement groove is provided on the installation sleeve. A ball is provided in the placement groove. When the installation sleeve slides along the sliding hole, the ball moves between the quick-release groove and the sliding hole.

[0011] In one specific implementation, the connector is a CNC rivet, which includes a connecting block connected to the cutter. The connecting block is provided with a locking block, and the outer edge of the locking block is provided with a locking groove. When the ball is pressed against the sliding hole and the locking groove, the tool holder is in a locked state. When the ball is pressed against the quick release groove and the placement groove, the tool holder is in a disassembled state.

[0012] In one specific implementation, the mounting bracket is provided with a second driving assembly for driving the mounting sleeve to slide along the sliding hole. The second driving assembly includes a driving cylinder disposed on the mounting bracket, and the output end of the driving cylinder is provided with a driving plate. The mounting sleeve is disposed on the driving plate.

[0013] In one specific implementation, the frame is provided with a plurality of feeding units for feeding the cut areca nut slices. Each of the feeding units includes a feeding conveyor located at the discharge end of the vibratory feeder, and the discharge end of each feeding conveyor is provided with a material collection hopper.

[0014] In one specific implementation scheme, the mounting frame is provided with several flexible baffles, which are located between several feeding conveyors and the mounting frame and at the feeding point of the robot arm's movement trajectory. When the robot arm moves to the feeding point, the areca nut collides with the flexible baffle and the robot arm opens at the same time.

[0015] In summary, this application has the following beneficial technical effects: By using a drive device corresponding to the bucket elevator, each bucket elevator can be individually controlled, which is highly flexible. The conveying speed of each bucket elevator can be adjusted independently, and the conveying flow can be precisely controlled according to the type, humidity and other characteristics of the areca nuts. This reduces the possibility of areca nut breakage due to excessively fast conveying or production efficiency being affected by excessively slow conveying, thereby improving the overall processing efficiency of areca nuts. At the same time, the design of the independent drive device allows each bucket elevator to operate independently, reducing the risk of failure caused by mutual interference between equipment and improving the stability of the entire production line. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the material collection hopper in the embodiments of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram illustrating the height measurement unit in the embodiments of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 yes Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 2 Enlarged diagram of point B in the middle.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the structure of the cutting unit in the embodiments of this application.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional schematic diagram used to illustrate the ball bearing in the embodiments of this application.

[0023] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 2. Bucket elevator; 3. Feeding conveyor; 4. Drive frame; 5. Main sprocket; 6. Chain; 7. Vibratory feeder; 8. Mounting frame; 9. Measuring frame; 10. Measuring rod; 11. Pressure plate; 12. Guide block; 13. Inclined guide surface; 14. Cutting frame; 15. Fixed seat; 16. Mounting sleeve; 17. Knife holder; 18. Cutting knife; 19. Ball bearing; 20. Connecting block; 21. Locking block; 22. Locking groove; 23. Drive cylinder; 24. Drive plate; 25. Discharge conveyor; 26. Collection hopper; 27. Flexible baffle; 28. Quick release groove; 29. ​​Pressure rod; 30. Pressure block; 31. Connecting plate; 32. Elastic element; 33. Guide rail; 34. Slider; 35. Guide groove; 36. Return conveyor; 37. Collection bucket. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figure 1-7 This application will be described in further detail.

[0025] This application discloses a material cutting and processing system.

[0026] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The material cutting and processing system includes a frame 1, on which a feeding unit for feeding whole areca nuts is provided. The feeding unit includes several bucket elevators 2 installed on the frame 1. In this embodiment, six bucket elevators 2 are used as an example. The discharge ends of the six bucket elevators 2 are respectively provided with feeding conveyors 3. Several drive devices for individually controlling the bucket elevators 2 are also provided on the frame 1. The six drive devices correspond one-to-one with the six bucket elevators 2.

[0027] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The driving device includes a drive frame 4 mounted on the bucket elevator 2. A main sprocket 5 and a driven sprocket are rotatably connected to the drive frame 4. A chain 6 is tautly wound between the main sprocket 5 and the driven sprocket. A main shaft is fixedly connected to the main sprocket 5, and a driven shaft is fixedly connected to the driven sprocket. The conveyor belt of the bucket elevator 2 is wound between the main shaft and the driven shaft. A first driving component for driving the main sprocket 5 to rotate is mounted on the drive frame 4. In this embodiment, the first driving component can be a motor, and the main shaft is located at the output end of the motor.

[0028] Therefore, the operator manually feeds the areca nuts into the feed end of the bucket elevator 2, starts the first drive unit, drives the main wheel shaft and the main sprocket 5 to rotate, and the main sprocket 5 drives the driven sprocket and the driven wheel shaft to rotate synchronously through the chain 6, so as to realize the movement of the conveyor belt of the bucket elevator 2. The areca nuts are arranged on the conveyor belt of the bucket elevator 2 in sequence to realize feeding.

[0029] Through the corresponding drive devices, each bucket elevator 2 is individually controlled, offering high flexibility. The conveying speed of each bucket elevator 2 can be adjusted independently, precisely controlling the conveying flow rate of each conveyor based on the type and moisture content of the areca nuts. This reduces the possibility of areca nut breakage due to excessively fast conveying or production efficiency impacted by excessively slow conveying, thus improving the overall processing efficiency of areca nuts. Simultaneously, the independent drive device design allows each bucket elevator 2 to operate independently, reducing the risk of malfunctions caused by interference between equipment and improving the stability of the entire production line. Maintenance can be performed only on the problematic equipment without shutting down the entire production line, thereby reducing maintenance costs and production losses. Furthermore, only the necessary bucket elevators 2 can be activated according to actual production needs, reducing unnecessary energy waste. For example, during nighttime or holidays when production is low, only some bucket elevators 2 can be activated to reduce energy consumption.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 Vibratory feeders 7 are respectively installed between the six bucket elevators 2 and the six feeding conveyors 3. The feed ends of the six vibratory feeders 7 correspond to the discharge ends of the bucket elevators 2, and the discharge ends of the six vibratory feeders 7 correspond to the feed ends of the feeding conveyors 3. In this embodiment, the number of vibratory feeders 7 can be set to multiple stages according to actual conditions. Whole areca nuts are conveyed from the discharge end of the bucket elevators 2 to the feed ends of the multi-stage vibratory feeders 7, and then conveyed by the multi-stage vibratory feeders 7 to the feeding conveyors 3.

[0031] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 A mounting frame 8 is installed on the frame 1. The mounting frame 8 is equipped with several height measuring units for measuring the height of whole areca nuts on the feeding conveyor 3. In this embodiment, there are six height measuring units, each corresponding to one of the six feeding conveyors 3. Each of the six height measuring units includes a measuring frame 9 mounted on the frame 1. A measuring rod 10 is slidably connected to the measuring frame 9. A pressure plate 11 is provided on one side of the mounting frame 8. The pressure plate 11 is horizontally L-shaped. The mounting frame 8 is also equipped with a first driving component for driving the pressure plate 11 to move vertically. In this embodiment, the first driving component is a driving cylinder 23. The pressure plate 11 is equipped with a conversion unit for converting the moving distance of the pressure plate 11 into the sliding distance of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9.

[0032] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4The mounting frame 8 is also equipped with an image unit, which is used to capture the position information of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9, and determine the height of the areca nuts on the feeding conveyor 3 based on the position information. The image unit includes an image acquisition unit and a data processing unit. The image acquisition unit can use image acquisition devices such as cameras or webcams. In this embodiment, cameras are used. Six cameras are respectively set on the top of the six feeding conveyors 3. The cameras capture image information of the extension length of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9, and transmit the image information to the data processing unit. Since there is a certain proportional relationship between the height of the areca nuts and the extension length of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9, the height of the areca nuts is calculated by the data processing unit. In this embodiment, the feeding conveyor 3 is also equipped with a vision inspection system of the prior art. The frame 1 is equipped with a return conveyor 36 for unloading areca nuts of unqualified height. When the height of the areca nuts does not meet the requirements, the robot arm will carry the unqualified whole areca nuts to the return conveyor 36, which will then transport them to the collection bucket 37 for collection.

[0033] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The conversion unit includes a guide block 12 disposed on the pressure plate 11. An inclined guide surface 13 is disposed on the surface of the guide block 12 facing the measuring rod 10. One end of the measuring rod 10 facing the inclined guide surface 13 is in contact with the inclined guide surface 13.

[0034] Therefore, when whole areca nuts are conveyed by the feeding conveyor 3 to the area below the pressing plate 11, the vision inspection system detects the areca nuts. Driven by the first drive assembly, the pressing plate 11 presses the areca nuts on the feeding conveyor 3. During its movement, the pressing plate 11 moves the guide block 12, causing the inclined guide surface 13 to contact the measuring rod 10, pushing the end of the measuring rod 10 away from the guide block 12 to extend out of the measuring frame 9. The camera captures image information of the extension length of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9 and transmits this image information to the data processing unit. Since there is a certain proportional relationship between the height of the areca nuts and the extension length of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9, the data processing unit calculates the height of the areca nuts. Then, the robotic arm continues to clamp the pressed areca nuts through the gap between the feeding conveyor 3 and the pressing plate 11. The pressing plate 11 rises, and the robotic arm then transports the areca nuts to the cutting unit for subsequent slicing operations. In this embodiment, the robotic arm uses a thin gripper adapted to the size of the areca nut. The thickness of the thin gripper is less than the height of the lowest point of the pressure plate 11 and the gap between the feeding conveyor 3, which facilitates gripping the areca nut from below the pressure plate 11. In this embodiment, the robotic arm can reciprocate relative to the feeding conveyor 3 and the unloading conveyor to grip and transport the whole areca nut.

[0035] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7Each of the six vibrating plates 7 has a cutting unit at its discharge end for cutting whole areca nuts. Specifically, the height measuring unit is located between the cutting unit and the vibrating plate 7. Each cutting unit includes a cutting frame 14 mounted on a frame 1. The frame 1 is equipped with a second driving component for driving the cutting frame 14 to move vertically. In this embodiment, the second driving component can be a driving cylinder 23. The cutting frame 14 is located at the output end of the driving cylinder 23. A fixed seat 15 is bolted to the cutting frame 14. A sliding hole is provided on the fixed seat 15. An installation sleeve 16 is slidably connected in the sliding hole. A connector is slidably connected to the inner edge of the installation sleeve 16. A knife holder 17 is provided at the end of the connector away from the fixed seat 15. A cutting blade 18 is mounted on the knife holder 17. A quick-release groove 28 is provided on the wall of the sliding hole. A placement groove is provided on the installation sleeve 16. A ball bearing 19 is placed in the placement groove. When the installation sleeve 16 slides along the sliding hole, the ball bearing 19 moves between the quick-release groove 28 and the sliding hole.

[0036] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The connector is a CNC rivet, which includes a connecting block 20 connected to the cutter 18. The connecting block 20 has a locking block 21, and the outer edge of the locking block 21 has a locking groove 22. Therefore, when the mounting sleeve 16 slides along the sliding hole, the ball bearing 19 moves between the quick-release groove 28 and the sliding hole. When the ball bearing 19 is pressed between the sliding hole and the locking groove 22, the ball bearing 19 is located in the small-diameter sliding hole. The ball bearing 19 presses against the locking block 21 at the locking groove 22 to limit the position of the connector, thereby gripping the connector, and the tool holder 17 and the cutter 18 are in a locked state. When the ball bearing 19 is pressed between the quick-release groove 28 and the placement groove, the ball bearing 19 is located in the large-diameter quick-release groove 28. The ball bearing 19 releases its restriction on the connector, allowing the connector to be smoothly pulled out from the inner edge of the mounting sleeve 16, and the tool holder 17 and the cutter 18 are in a detachable state.

[0037] Reference Figure 5 , Figure 6 and Figure 7 The mounting bracket 8 is provided with a second drive assembly for driving the mounting sleeve 16 to slide along the sliding hole. The second drive assembly includes a drive cylinder 23 provided on the mounting bracket 8. The output end of the drive cylinder 23 is provided with a drive plate 24, and the mounting sleeve 16 is provided on the drive plate 24.

[0038] Therefore, when the tool holder 17 needs to be disassembled, the second drive assembly is activated, causing the drive plate 24 at the output end of the second drive assembly to descend. During the descent of the drive plate 24, the mounting sleeve 16 moves down along the sliding hole, causing the ball bearing 19 located at the sliding hole to move to the quick-release groove 28. The ball bearing 19 releases its restraint on the connector, allowing the connector to be smoothly pulled out from the inner edge of the mounting sleeve 16, realizing the quick disassembly and replacement of the cutter 18. The operator does not need to use external tools for disassembly and assembly, making it easy and convenient, improving the efficiency of tool replacement, and thus improving the production efficiency of the processing equipment. When the tool holder 17 needs to be installed, the second drive assembly is activated, causing the drive plate 24 at the output end of the second drive assembly to rise, causing the mounting sleeve 16 to move up along the sliding hole. The ball bearing 19 enters the small-diameter sliding hole, and the ball bearing 19 presses the locking block 21 at the locking groove 22 to restrain the position of the connector, thereby gripping the connector and realizing the installation of the tool holder 17.

[0039] In this embodiment, the cutting frame 14 has two mounting holes, and pressure rods 29 are slidably connected in the two mounting holes. Pressure blocks 30 are respectively provided at the ends of the two pressure rods 29 away from the cutting frame 14. The two pressure blocks 30 are connected by a connecting plate 31, and a guide groove 35 is provided between the two pressure blocks 30. The cutter 18 is located between the guide grooves 35. An elastic element 32 is provided between the pressure block 30 and the cutting frame 14. In this embodiment, the elastic element 32 is a compression spring. A limiting component for controlling the movement direction of the pressure block 30 is provided on the cutter holder 17. The limiting component includes a guide rail 33 provided on the cutter holder. A slider 34 matching the size of the guide rail 33 is slidably connected on the guide rail 33 of the cutting frame 14. The pressure block 30 of the cutting frame 14 is provided on the slider 34.

[0040] Therefore, when material needs to be sliced, the cutting frame 14 presses down under the action of the second driving component. The downward pressure of the cutting frame 14 causes the pressure block 30 to first hold the material against it, reducing the possibility of positional displacement during the slicing process. The material provides a reaction force to the pressure block 30, causing the elastic element 32 to be in a compressed state. The cutter 18 then rises and falls to achieve slicing. After the areca nut is sliced, the second driving component drives the cutting frame 14 to rise, and the elastic element 32 loses the force of the areca nut and resets, causing the cutter 18 to return to the guide groove 35, reducing the possibility of the cutter 18 being exposed.

[0041] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The frame 1 is provided with several feeding units for feeding the cut areca nut slices. Each feeding unit includes a feeding conveyor 25 located at the discharge end of the vibrating plate 7. In this embodiment, the number of feeding conveyors 25 corresponds to the number of feeding conveyors 3, which is set to six. The discharge ends of the six feeding conveyors 25 are provided with two collection hoppers 26. The discharge ends of three feeding conveyors 25 correspond to the open end of one collection hopper 26. The collection hopper 26 facilitates the collection of the sliced ​​areca nuts.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 5 The mounting frame 8 is equipped with six flexible baffles 27, which are located between the feeding conveyor 25 and the mounting frame 8, at the feeding points along the robot's movement path. When the robot moves to the feeding point, the areca nuts collide with the flexible baffles 27, and the robot opens simultaneously. Therefore, through the collision between the flexible baffles 27 and the areca nuts adhered to the robot at the feeding point, the flexible baffles 27 scrape off the areca nut slices adhering to the robot while simultaneously opening the robot, allowing the sliced ​​areca nuts to fall smoothly into the feeding conveyor 25. This reduces the possibility of slices adhering to the robot hindering subsequent robot handling of areca nut slices, thus improving the efficiency of areca nut slice processing.

[0043] The implementation principle of this application embodiment is as follows: The operator manually pours the areca nuts into the feed end of the bucket elevator 2, starts the first drive component, drives the main wheel shaft and the main sprocket 5 to rotate, and the main sprocket 5 drives the driven sprocket and the driven wheel shaft to rotate synchronously through the chain 6, thereby realizing the movement of the conveyor belt of the bucket elevator 2. The areca nuts are arranged sequentially on the conveyor belt of the bucket elevator 2. The whole areca nuts are transported from the discharge end of the bucket elevator 2 to the feed end of the vibrating plate 7, and then transported by the vibrating plate 7 to the feeding conveyor 3 to realize the feeding.

[0044] When whole areca nuts are conveyed by the feeding conveyor 3 to the area below the pressing plate 11, the vision inspection system detects the areca nuts. Driven by the first drive assembly, the pressing plate 11 presses the areca nuts on the feeding conveyor 3. During its movement, the pressing plate 11 moves the guide block 12, causing the inclined guide surface 13 to contact the measuring rod 10, pushing the end of the measuring rod 10 away from the guide block 12 to extend out of the measuring frame 9. The camera captures image information of the extension length of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9 and transmits this image information to the data processing unit. Since there is a certain proportional relationship between the height of the areca nuts and the extension length of the measuring rod 10 relative to the measuring frame 9, the data processing unit calculates the height of the areca nuts. The robotic arm continues to clamp the pressed areca nuts through the gap between the feeding conveyor 3 and the pressing plate 11. The pressing plate 11 rises, and the robotic arm then transports the areca nuts to the cutting unit for subsequent slicing operations.

[0045] The robotic arm transports the measured and qualified areca nuts to the cutting unit. When the areca nuts need to be cut, the cutting frame 14 presses down under the action of the second drive component. The pressing down of the cutting frame 14 causes the pressure block 30 to first hold the material against it, reducing the possibility of positional displacement during the slicing process. The material provides a reaction force to the pressure block 30, keeping the elastic element 32 in a compressed state. The cutter 18 continues to rise and fall to achieve slicing. After the areca nuts are sliced, the second drive component drives the cutting frame 14 to rise, and the elastic element 32 loses the force of the areca nuts and resets, causing the cutter 18 to reset back into the guide groove 35.

[0046] Finally, the robotic arm moves the areca nut slices to the unloading point. The areca nut collides with the flexible baffle 27 and the robotic arm opens at the same time. Through the collision between the flexible baffle 27 and the areca nut stuck to the robotic arm at the unloading point, the flexible baffle 27 scrapes off the areca nut slices stuck to the robotic arm while the robotic arm opens, so that the sliced ​​areca nut can fall smoothly into the unloading conveyor 25. The unloading conveyor 25 transports the areca nut slices to the collection hopper 26. The operator then collects the areca nut slices from the outlet of the collection hopper 26, completing the slicing process of the whole areca nut.

[0047] This embodiment utilizes a drive device corresponding to each bucket elevator 2 to individually control each bucket elevator 2, offering high flexibility. Each bucket elevator 2 can independently adjust its conveying speed, precisely controlling the conveying flow rate of each conveyor based on the type and moisture content of the areca nuts. This reduces the possibility of areca nut breakage due to excessively fast conveying or production efficiency impacted by excessively slow conveying, thus improving overall areca nut processing efficiency. Simultaneously, the independent drive device design allows each bucket elevator 2 to operate independently, reducing the risk of malfunctions caused by interference between equipment and improving the stability of the entire production line. Maintenance can be performed only on the problematic equipment without shutting down the entire production line, thereby reducing maintenance costs and production losses. Furthermore, only the necessary bucket elevators 2 can be activated according to actual production needs, reducing unnecessary energy waste. For example, during nighttime or holidays when production is low, only some bucket elevators 2 can be activated to reduce energy consumption.

[0048] This specific embodiment is merely an explanation of the present invention and is not intended to limit the invention. After reading this specification, those skilled in the art can make modifications to this embodiment without contributing any inventive step, but such modifications are protected by patent law as long as they are within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A material cutting and processing system, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (1), on which a feeding unit for feeding whole areca nuts is provided. The feeding unit includes several bucket elevators (2) mounted on the frame (1). Each of the bucket elevators (2) has a feeding conveyor (3) at its discharge end. The frame (1) is provided with several drive devices for individually controlling the bucket elevators (2). Each of the drive devices corresponds to one of the bucket elevators (2).

2. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive device includes a drive frame (4) mounted on the bucket elevator (2). A main sprocket (5) and a driven sprocket are rotatably connected on the drive frame (4). A chain (6) is tensioned and wound between the main sprocket (5) and the driven sprocket. A main shaft is provided on the main sprocket (5), and a driven shaft is provided on the driven sprocket. The conveyor belt of the bucket elevator (2) is wound between the main shaft and the driven shaft. A first drive component for driving the main sprocket (5) to rotate is provided on the drive frame (4).

3. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Vibratory feeders (7) are provided between several bucket elevators (2) and several feeding conveyors (3). The feeding ends of several vibratory feeders (7) correspond to the discharging ends of the bucket elevators (2) respectively, and the discharging ends of several vibratory feeders (7) correspond to the feeding ends of the feeding conveyors (3) respectively.

4. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with a mounting frame (8), and the mounting frame (8) is provided with a plurality of height measuring units for measuring the height of whole areca nuts on the feeding conveyor (3). Each of the plurality of height measuring units includes a measuring frame (9) set on the frame (1). A measuring rod (10) is slidably connected to the measuring frame (9). A pressure plate (11) is provided on one side of the mounting frame (8). The mounting frame (8) is also provided with a first driving component for driving the pressure plate (11) to move in the vertical direction. The pressure plate (11) is provided with a conversion unit for converting the moving distance of the pressure plate (11) into the sliding distance of the measuring rod (10) relative to the measuring frame (9). The mounting frame (8) is provided with an image unit for capturing the position information of the measuring rod (10) relative to the measuring frame (9) and determining the areca nut height of the feeding conveyor (3) based on the position information.

5. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The conversion unit includes a guide block (12) disposed on the pressure plate (11). The guide block (12) has an inclined guide surface (13) on its surface facing the measuring rod (10). One end of the measuring rod (10) facing the inclined guide surface (13) is in contact with the inclined guide surface (13).

6. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the vibratory feeders (7) has a cutting unit at its discharge end for cutting whole areca nuts. Each cutting unit includes a cutting frame (14) mounted on a frame (1). The frame (1) has a second driving component for driving the cutting frame (14) to move vertically. The cutting frame (14) has a fixed seat (15). The fixed seat (15) has a sliding hole. An installation sleeve (16) is slidably connected in the sliding hole. The inner edge of the sleeve (16) is slidably connected to a connector. The end of the connector away from the fixed base (15) is provided with a knife holder (17). The knife holder (17) is provided with a cutter (18). A quick-release groove (28) is provided on the wall of the sliding hole. A placement groove is provided on the mounting sleeve (16). A ball bearing (19) is provided in the placement groove. When the mounting sleeve (16) slides along the sliding hole, the ball bearing (19) moves between the quick-release groove (28) and the sliding hole.

7. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The connector is a CNC rivet, which includes a connecting block (20) connected to the cutter (18). The connecting block (20) is provided with a locking block (21), and the outer edge of the locking block (21) is provided with a locking groove (22). When the ball (19) is pressed between the sliding hole and the locking groove (22), the tool holder (17) is in a locked state. When the ball (19) is pressed between the quick release groove (28) and the placement groove, the tool holder (17) is in a disassembled state.

8. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting bracket (8) is provided with a second driving assembly for driving the mounting sleeve (16) to slide along the sliding hole. The second driving assembly includes a driving cylinder (23) disposed on the mounting bracket (8). The output end of the driving cylinder (23) is provided with a driving plate (24), and the mounting sleeve (16) is disposed on the driving plate (24).

9. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The frame (1) is provided with several feeding units for feeding the cut areca nut slices. Each of the feeding units includes a feeding conveyor (25) set at the discharge end of the vibrating plate (7). The discharge end of each feeding conveyor (25) is provided with a material collection hopper (26).

10. The material cutting and processing system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The mounting frame (8) is provided with several flexible baffles (27). The flexible baffles (27) are located between several feeding conveyors (25) and the mounting frame (8) and at the feeding point of the robot's movement trajectory. When the robot moves to the feeding point, the betel nut collides with the flexible baffle (27) and the robot opens at the same time.

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