Combined discharging hopper for dehydrated vegetable color sorter
The modular hopper structure solves the problem of cleaning the color sorter's hopper, enabling convenient cleaning and vegetable protection, adapting to various basket heights, and enhancing the stability of the cover.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- SHANDONG JIANZHICHUN FOOD CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-12
AI Technical Summary
The connection between the discharge hopper and the existing color sorter is not easy to clean, and dirt easily accumulates. Vegetables are also easily contaminated during the falling process.
It adopts a combined discharge hopper structure, which is fixedly connected to the color sorter by the upper sleeve, and the lower sleeve is slidably inserted into the discharge hopper. It is also equipped with a bag tube, mounting ring, corrugated sleeve and cover for easy cleaning and to prevent vegetable contamination.
It enables convenient cleaning of the hopper, prevents vegetables from being contaminated during the falling process, adapts to the connection needs of baskets of different heights, and enhances the stability of the cover.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of color sorters, and more specifically, to a combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter. Background Technology
[0002] A color sorter is a device that automatically separates discolored particles from granular materials based on differences in their optical properties using photoelectric detection technology. Color sorters are used in the quality inspection and grading of bulk materials, packaged industrial products, and food.
[0003] Currently, most color sorters are fixedly welded to the discharge hopper, making it difficult to clean the inside of the discharge hopper. Dirt easily accumulates inside the discharge hopper, affecting the hygiene of the discharged vegetables. In addition, there is a gap between the discharge hopper and the basket containing the vegetables, making the vegetables easily contaminated as they fall from the discharge hopper into the basket. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter, so as to solve the problems of cleaning the discharge hopper and protecting the vegetables.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter. An upper sleeve is fixedly connected to the color sorter, and a lower sleeve is slidably inserted into the interior of the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers. A bag tube connects the color sorter to the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers respectively, facilitating the removal of the bag tube. This allows the upper ends of the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers to be open, facilitating cleaning and decontamination of their interiors. Simultaneously, the installation ring, bag ring, corrugated sleeve, and cover facilitate the connection of the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers to the vegetable baskets, preventing contamination during vegetable discharge. The corrugated sleeve allows for easy retraction of the cover, facilitating connection to vegetable baskets of different heights. Furthermore, the weighted ring pulls on the lower end of the cover, increasing its secure connection.
[0006] Preferably, the lower sleeve is slidably inserted into the upper part of the left discharge hopper, and the upper pin is connected to the lower sleeve by a threaded rotation. The lower sleeve is fixed by the upper pin to prevent the lower sleeve from moving upward, thereby increasing the stability of the bag tube connecting the left discharge hopper, the middle discharge hopper and the right discharge hopper.
[0007] Preferably, the outer diameter of the upper sleeve is larger than the outer diameter of the bag tube, and the mounting ring is fixedly connected to the lower end of the left discharge hopper by a lower pin. The mounting ring facilitates the installation and removal of the cover.
[0008] Preferably, the bag ring and the corrugated sleeve are respectively disposed at the lower end of the left discharge hopper, and the cover is disposed at the lower end of the left discharge hopper. The corrugated sleeve facilitates the shrinking and stretching of the cover, and facilitates the connection of different material baskets.
[0009] Preferably, the left discharge hopper, the middle discharge hopper, and the right discharge hopper are of the same size and model, and the combination of the left discharge hopper, the middle discharge hopper, and the right discharge hopper achieves a combined effect.
[0010] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0011] This invention involves fixing the upper collar to the color sorter and then sliding the lower collar into the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers. This allows the color sorter to be connected to the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers via a bag tube, which also facilitates the removal of the bag tube. This leaves the upper ends of the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers open, making it easy to clean and decontaminate their interiors.
[0012] This utility model, through the installation of rings, bag rings, corrugated sleeves, and covers, facilitates the connection of the left, middle, and right discharge hoppers to the vegetable baskets, preventing contamination of the vegetables during discharge. Furthermore, the corrugated sleeves allow for easy retraction of the cover, facilitating connection to vegetable baskets of varying heights. The weighted rings further enhance the stability of the cover by pulling on its lower end. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 This is a partial sectional view of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0014] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between the left discharge hopper, the middle discharge hopper and the right discharge hopper of this utility model;
[0015] Figure 3 This is a top view of the connection between the bag tube and the upper collar of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 4 This is an enlarged sectional view of the connection between the cover and the mounting ring of this utility model.
[0017] Explanation of the labels in the diagram:
[0018] 1. Left discharge hopper, 2. Upper pin, 3. Bag tube, 4. Lower collar, 5. Upper collar, 6. Lower pin, 7. Mounting ring, 8. Bag ring, 9. Corrugated sleeve, 10. Cover, 11. Weight ring, 12. Viewing window, 13. Middle discharge hopper, 14. Right discharge hopper. Detailed Implementation
[0019] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model. Example
[0020] Please see Figure 1-4 The diagram shows a combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter, comprising a left discharge hopper 1. Multiple upper pins 2 are threadedly connected to the upper end of the left discharge hopper 1. A bag cylinder 3 is slidably engaged inside the left discharge hopper 1. A lower sleeve ring 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bag cylinder 3. An upper sleeve ring 5 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bag cylinder 3. Multiple lower pins 6 are threadedly connected to the outer side of the lower end of the left discharge hopper 1. An installation ring 7 is slidably engaged on the outer side of the lower end of the left discharge hopper 1. A bag ring 8 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the installation ring 7. A corrugated sleeve 9 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bag ring 8. A cover 10 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the corrugated sleeve 9. A weight ring 11 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover 10. A viewing window 12 is fixedly connected to the front side of the cover 10. A middle discharge hopper 13 is fixedly connected to the right side of the left discharge hopper 1. A right discharge hopper 14 is fixedly connected to the right side of the middle discharge hopper 13.
[0021] For ease of installation, the lower sleeve 4 is slidably inserted into the upper part of the left discharge hopper 1. The upper pin 2 is connected to the lower sleeve 4 by a threaded rotation. The outer diameter of the upper sleeve 5 is larger than the outer diameter of the bag tube 3. The mounting ring 7 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the left discharge hopper 1 by the lower pin 6.
[0022] In this embodiment, the upper collar 5 is fixedly connected to the color sorter, and the lower collar 4 is slidably inserted into the interior of the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14. Thus, the color sorter is connected to the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14 respectively through the bag tube 3. Moreover, it is convenient to remove the bag tube 3, so that the upper ends of the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14 are open, which facilitates the cleaning and decontamination work inside the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14. Example
[0023] Please see Figure 1-4This embodiment further illustrates Example 1. The illustrated combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter includes a left discharge hopper 1. The upper end of the left discharge hopper 1 is connected to multiple upper pins 2 via threads. A bag tube 3 is slidably engaged inside the left discharge hopper 1. A lower sleeve ring 4 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bag tube 3. An upper sleeve ring 5 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bag tube 3. Multiple lower pins 6 are slidably connected to the lower outer side of the left discharge hopper 1 via threads. An installation ring 7 is slidably engaged to the lower outer side of the left discharge hopper 1. A bag ring 8 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the installation ring 7. A corrugated sleeve 9 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bag ring 8. A cover 10 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the corrugated sleeve 9. A weight ring 11 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the cover 10. A viewing window 12 is fixedly connected to the front side of the cover 10. A middle discharge hopper 13 is fixedly connected to the right side of the left discharge hopper 1. A right discharge hopper 14 is fixedly connected to the right side of the middle discharge hopper 13.
[0024] For ease of installation, the bag ring 8 and the corrugated sleeve 9 are respectively set at the lower end of the left discharge hopper 1, and the cover 10 is set at the lower end of the left discharge hopper 1. The left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13 and the right discharge hopper 14 are the same size.
[0025] In this embodiment, the installation of the ring 7, bag ring 8, corrugated sleeve 9, and cover 10 facilitates the connection of the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14 to the vegetable baskets, preventing contamination of the vegetables during discharge. The corrugated sleeve 9 facilitates the retraction of the cover 10, allowing for easy connection of vegetable baskets of different heights. Furthermore, the weight ring 11 pulls on the lower end of the cover 10, increasing its secure connection.
[0026] The upper collar 5 is fixedly installed and connected to the color sorter by bolts. Then, the lower collar 4 is slidably inserted into the interior of the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14. This allows the vegetables to move and fall from the color sorter into the interior of the left discharge hopper 1, the middle discharge hopper 13, and the right discharge hopper 14 respectively. The upper end of the vegetable basket is covered by the sliding snap cover 10 to prevent the vegetables from being exposed to the outside world and contaminated when they fall. The viewing window 12 allows for easy observation of the vegetables falling and being stored.
[0027] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model; however, the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or modifications made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, based on the technical solution and its improved concept, should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter, comprising a left discharge hopper (1), characterized in that: The upper end of the left discharge hopper (1) is connected to multiple upper pins (2) by a threaded connection. A bag tube (3) is slidably engaged inside the left discharge hopper (1). A lower collar (4) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the bag tube (3). An upper collar (5) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the bag tube (3). Multiple lower pins (6) are slidably connected to the outer side of the lower end of the left discharge hopper (1). An installation ring (7) is slidably engaged on the outer side of the lower end of the left discharge hopper (1). 7) is fixedly connected to a bag ring (8) at its lower end. The lower end of the bag ring (8) is fixedly connected to a corrugated sleeve (9). The lower end of the corrugated sleeve (9) is fixedly connected to a cover (10). The lower end of the cover (10) is fixedly connected to a weight ring (11). The front side of the cover (10) is fixedly connected to a viewing window (12). The right side of the left discharge hopper (1) is fixedly connected to a middle discharge hopper (13). The right side of the middle discharge hopper (13) is fixedly connected to a right discharge hopper (14).
2. The combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower collar (4) is slidably inserted into the upper part of the left discharge hopper (1), and the upper pin (2) is connected to the lower collar (4) by a threaded rotation.
3. The combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer diameter of the upper sleeve (5) is greater than the outer diameter of the bag tube (3), and the mounting ring (7) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the left discharge hopper (1) by the lower pin (6).
4. The combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag ring (8) and the corrugated sleeve (9) are respectively located at the lower end of the left discharge hopper (1), and the cover (10) is located at the lower end of the left discharge hopper (1).
5. The combined discharge hopper for a dehydrated vegetable color sorter according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left discharge hopper (1), the middle discharge hopper (13), and the right discharge hopper (14) are of the same size.