Feather cutting and classifying device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a feather cutting and classifying device. The feather cutting and classifying device comprises a cutting and overturning device, a classifying device located at the next station of the cutting and overturning device and camera detection modules distributed on the periphery of the cutting and overturning device. The cutting and position correcting device comprises a cutting assembly, a position correcting assembly and an overturning feeding assembly which are sequentially arranged according to operation procedures. The sorting device comprises a conveying line, a plurality of sorting boxes distributed on the two sides of the conveying line, a plurality of blowing nozzles located above the conveying line and corresponding to the sorting boxes, and a waste collecting box located at the tail end of the conveying line. According to the scheme, the cutting, detecting and classifying functions are integrated, the labor cost and errors are reduced, and waste can be automatically collected; the machining precision is guaranteed through precise cutting and dynamic position correction, detection is conducted in all directions through multiple sets of area-array cameras, and the detection precision is improved; and stable feeding is conducted through the overturning feeding assembly, air blowing sorting is combined, the classification efficiency and accuracy are improved, and the device can be applied to large-scale production.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of feather cutting and sorting, and more specifically, to a feather cutting and sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the feather processing industry, feather cutting and sorting are crucial steps, and their precision and efficiency directly affect the quality of feather products and production efficiency. Traditional feather cutting and sorting methods mainly rely on manual operation, which has many drawbacks. During manual cutting, it is difficult to maintain consistency in the length and shape of the cut feathers, resulting in inconsistent feather quality that fails to meet the production requirements of high-quality feather products. Furthermore, manual operation is inefficient, requiring significant manpower and time, thus increasing production costs.

[0003] In the sorting stage, manual sorting mainly relies on visual inspection of feather appearance, such as length, black spots, shaft thickness, missing feathers, and evenness of distribution. This method is not only time-consuming and labor-intensive, but also prone to errors due to human factors, affecting the accuracy of subsequent production processes. Furthermore, for minor defects, such as small blemishes on the sides of feathers or localized damage on the front or back, manual identification is difficult to achieve quickly and accurately, easily leading to substandard feathers being mixed with qualified products, thus reducing the overall quality of the product.

[0004] Therefore, developing a device that can achieve precise feather cutting, comprehensive inspection, and efficient classification has become the key to solving the current technical challenges in the feather processing industry. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a feather cutting and sorting device that integrates functions such as cutting, positioning, flipping feeding, multi-directional camera detection, and precise sorting, thereby solving the technical problems existing in the background art.

[0006] This utility model provides a feather cutting and sorting device, including a cutting and flipping device, a sorting device located at the next station of the cutting and flipping device, and a camera detection module distributed around the outer periphery of the cutting and flipping device.

[0007] The cutting and flipping device includes a cutting component, a positioning component, and a flipping and feeding component arranged in sequence according to the operation procedure. The discharge end of the flipping and feeding component is located above the inlet end of the sorting device.

[0008] The sorting device includes a conveyor line, several sorting boxes distributed on both sides of the conveyor line, several air nozzles located above the conveyor line and corresponding to the sorting boxes, and a waste collection box located at the end of the conveyor line.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the cutting assembly includes a cutting cylinder, an adapter structure connected to the output end of the cutting cylinder, and scissors connected to the adapter structure.

[0010] In a preferred embodiment, the bottom of the cutting assembly is provided with a feather root collection box, and a guide sloping plate is provided inside the feather root collection box.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment, the alignment component includes a support plate, alignment rods located on both sides of the support plate, and an alignment driving device connected to the alignment rods. The alignment rods on both sides are parallel to each other, and the alignment driving device drives the alignment rods on both sides to move closer to the feathers and straighten the feathers.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment, the support plate is provided with a positioning notch for the positioning rod to make way and a clamping notch for the flipping feeding assembly to make way.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the flipping feeding assembly includes a flipping motor, a driving gear connected to the output end of the flipping motor, and a driven gear meshing with the driving gear. A clamping component is connected to the output shaft of the driving gear, and a guide plate is connected to the output shaft of the driven gear.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the clamping component includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping plate connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder. The guide plate is provided with a discharge notch to allow the clamping plate to move. When the clamping plate is flipped to the guide plate, both are in a horizontal state, and the clamping plate is located at the discharge notch.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the camera detection module includes a horizontally arranged area array camera one, a vertically downward arranged area array camera two, an area array camera three, and an area array camera four; the height of the area array camera one is higher than the cutting component and is used to detect feather side defects; the area array camera two and the area array camera three are arranged adjacent to each other and are used to detect feather front defects and feather length, respectively; the area array camera three is located above the guide plate and is used to detect feather reverse defects.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the conveyor belt of the conveyor line is provided with partition plates at intervals, and a feather is conveyed between two adjacent partition plates. An acrylic cover plate is also provided above the conveyor line, and the air nozzle is located below the acrylic cover plate.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model's technical solution are:

[0018] This solution integrates cutting, inspection, and sorting functions, reducing labor costs and errors, and can automatically collect waste materials. Precise cutting and dynamic positioning ensure processing accuracy, while multiple array cameras perform all-round inspection to improve inspection accuracy. Stable feeding is achieved through a flip-feed component, combined with air-blowing sorting to improve sorting efficiency and accuracy, making it suitable for large-scale production. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall camera detection module and cutting / flipping device of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 This is a diagram showing the initial state of the feathers held by the clamping plate in the cutting and flipping device of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 This diagram shows the side-flipping state of the clamping plate to the guide plate in the cutting and flipping device of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0024] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Cutting and flipping device; 2. Cutting cylinder; 3. Adapter structure; 4. Scissors; 5. Feather root collection box; 6. Guide slant plate; 7. Support plate; 8. Alignment rod; 9. Alignment drive device; 10. Alignment notch; 11. Clamping notch; 12. Flipping motor; 13. Drive gear; 14. Driven gear; 15. Clamping cylinder; 16. Clamping plate; 17. Guide plate; 18. Discharge notch; 19. Camera detection module; 20. Area scan camera one; 21. Area scan camera two; 22. Area scan camera three; 23. Area scan camera four; 24. Sorting device; 25. Conveyor line; 26. Sorting box; 27. Air nozzle; 28. Waste collection box; 29. ​​Divider plate; 30. Acrylic cover plate. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments of the present invention are given for the purpose of illustration and description, and are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the disclosed forms. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The embodiments were chosen and described to better illustrate the principles and practical applications of the present invention, and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the present invention and design various embodiments with various modifications suitable for a particular purpose.

[0026] like Figures 1-5As shown, this utility model provides a feather cutting and sorting device, including a cutting and flipping device 1, a sorting device 24 located at the next station after the cutting and flipping device 1, and a camera detection module 19 distributed around the outer periphery of the cutting and flipping device 1. Feathers first undergo cutting, alignment, and flipping feeding processes in the cutting and flipping device 1. During the cutting and flipping process, the camera detection module 19 performs multi-directional detection on the feathers. The detected feathers are then conveyed to the sorting device 24 for automatic sorting. Through the collaborative operation of multiple devices, the entire process of feather cutting, detection, and sorting is automated, reducing manual intervention and improving production efficiency and accuracy.

[0027] The cutting and flipping device includes a cutting component, a positioning component, and a flipping feeding component arranged sequentially according to the operation procedure. The discharge end of the flipping feeding component is located above the inlet end of the sorting device 24. Before entering this device, the feathers undergo preliminary screening. Feathers whose length and curvature initially meet the requirements enter the device, and then pass through the cutting component to complete fixed-length cutting. The positioning component adjusts their posture, and then the flipping feeding component conveys them to the sorting device 24 for sorting.

[0028] The cutting assembly includes a cutting cylinder 2, a connecting structure 3 connected to the output end of the cutting cylinder 2, and scissors 4 connected to the connecting structure 3. A feather root collection box 5 is located at the bottom of the cutting assembly, and a guide ramp 6 is installed inside the feather root collection box 5. The cutting cylinder 2 drives the connecting structure 3 to move, thereby opening and closing the scissors 4. After the feathers enter the area of ​​the scissors 4, the feathers are cut to a fixed length. The cut feather roots are guided by the inclined guide ramp 6 and automatically slide into the collection box for centralized storage.

[0029] The alignment component includes a support plate 7, alignment rods 8 located on both sides of the support plate 7, and an alignment drive device 9 connected to the alignment rods 8. The alignment rods 8 on both sides are parallel to each other. The alignment drive device 9 drives the alignment rods 8 on both sides to move closer to the feather and push the feather to its correct position. The support plate 7 is provided with alignment notches 10 for making way for the alignment rods 8 and clamping notches 11 for making way for the flipping feeding component.

[0030] The alignment drive device 9, employing structures such as electric guide rails and cylinders, drives the alignment rods 8 on both sides to move synchronously towards the center. Through physical contact, it pushes the tilted feathers to a straight position, with the support plate 7 providing bottom support. This operation ensures that the feathers maintain a correct posture during subsequent inspection and feeding, facilitating the flipping feeding assembly to grip the feathers and preventing inspection errors or feeding jams caused by positional deviations. The alignment notch 10 provides movement space for the alignment rods, and the clamping notch 11 provides movement space for the flipping feeding assembly to clamp the feathers, ensuring smooth operation when multiple devices work together and improving equipment operating efficiency.

[0031] The flipping feeding assembly includes a flipping motor 12, a driving gear 13 connected to the output end of the flipping motor 12, and a driven gear 14 meshing with the driving gear 13. A clamping component is connected to the output shaft of the driving gear 13, and a guide plate 17 is connected to the output shaft of the driven gear 14. The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder 15 and a clamping plate 16 connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder 15. The guide plate 17 is provided with a discharge notch 18 to allow the clamping plate 16 to pass.

[0032] In the above scheme, after the feather position is corrected, the clamping cylinder 15 drives the clamping plate 16 to clamp the feather, and then the flipping motor 12 drives the drive gear 13 to rotate, which in turn drives the driven gear 14 to rotate in the opposite direction through gear meshing, causing the clamping plate 16 and the guide plate 17 to flip. Figure 3-4 For example, the clamping plate 16 rotates 180 degrees clockwise, while the guide plate 17 rotates 90 degrees counterclockwise. At this time, both are in a horizontal state, and the clamping plate 16 is located at the feeding notch 18. Then the clamping plate 16 releases the feather, and the feather falls smoothly above the guide plate 17, which is convenient for reverse photographing and detection, and at the same time, it can stably enter the sorting device 24.

[0033] The camera detection module 19 includes a horizontally arranged area array camera 20, a vertically downward arranged area array camera 21, an area array camera 22, and an area array camera 23. The area array camera 20 is higher than the cutting component. The area array camera 20 is used to detect defects on the side of the feathers, such as damage or bending. The area array camera 21 and the area array camera 22 are arranged adjacent to each other and are used to detect defects on the front of the feathers and feather length, respectively. The area array camera 22 is located above the guide plate 17 and is used to detect defects on the back of the feathers, such as black spots, feather shaft thickness, missing feathers, and whether the feathers are evenly distributed from left to right.

[0034] The sorting device 24 includes a conveyor line 25, several sorting boxes 26 distributed on both sides of the conveyor line 25, several air nozzles 27 located above the conveyor line 25 and corresponding to the sorting boxes 26, and a waste collection box 28 located at the end of the conveyor line 25. Dividers 29 are spaced apart on the conveyor belt of the conveyor line 25, and a feather is conveyed between two adjacent dividers 29. An acrylic cover plate 30 is also provided above the conveyor line 25, and the air nozzles 27 are located below the acrylic cover plate 30.

[0035] In the above scheme, the separator 29 separates the feathers to ensure that individual feathers pass through the split area in an orderly manner; the camera detection module 19 transmits the feather feature data to the control system, and the control system triggers the corresponding air nozzle 27 to spray air according to the preset classification criteria (such as length and defect level); the airflow blows the feathers to the classification boxes 26 on both sides, and the unqualified feathers are transported to the waste collection box 28 at the end.

[0036] This solution integrates cutting, inspection, and sorting functions, reducing labor costs and errors, and can automatically collect waste materials. Precise cutting and dynamic positioning ensure processing accuracy, while multiple array cameras perform all-round inspection to improve inspection accuracy. Stable feeding is achieved through a flip-feed component, combined with air-blowing sorting to improve sorting efficiency and accuracy, making it suitable for large-scale production.

[0037] Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this utility model, and not all of them. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art and related fields based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model. Structures, devices, and operating methods not specifically described and explained in this utility model, unless otherwise specified or limited, shall be implemented according to conventional means in the art.

Claims

1. A feather trimming and sorting device, characterized in that: It includes a cutting and flipping device, a sorting device located at the next station of the cutting and flipping device, and a camera detection module distributed around the outer periphery of the cutting and flipping device; The cutting and flipping device includes a cutting component, a positioning component, and a flipping and feeding component arranged in sequence according to the operation procedure. The discharge end of the flipping and feeding component is located above the inlet end of the sorting device. The sorting device includes a conveyor line, several sorting boxes distributed on both sides of the conveyor line, several air nozzles located above the conveyor line and corresponding to the sorting boxes, and a waste collection box located at the end of the conveyor line.

2. The feather cutting and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cutting assembly includes a cutting cylinder, an adapter structure connected to the output end of the cutting cylinder, and scissors connected to the adapter structure.

3. The feather cutting and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the cutting assembly is provided with a feather root collection box, and a guide plate is provided inside the feather root collection box.

4. The feather cutting and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The alignment component includes a support plate, alignment rods located on both sides of the support plate, and an alignment drive device connected to the alignment rods. The alignment rods on both sides are parallel to each other, and the alignment drive device drives the alignment rods on both sides to move closer to the feathers and straighten the feathers.

5. A feather cutting and sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The support plate is provided with a positioning notch for the positioning rod to make way and a clamping notch for the flipping feeding assembly to make way.

6. The feather cutting and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping feeding assembly includes a flipping motor, a driving gear connected to the output end of the flipping motor, and a driven gear meshing with the driving gear. A clamping component is connected to the output shaft of the driving gear, and a guide plate is connected to the output shaft of the driven gear.

7. A feather cutting and sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The clamping component includes a clamping cylinder and a clamping plate connected to the output end of the clamping cylinder. The guide plate is provided with a discharge notch to allow the clamping plate to move. When the clamping plate is flipped to the guide plate, both are in a horizontal state, and the clamping plate is located at the discharge notch.

8. A feather trimming and sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The camera detection module includes a horizontally arranged area array camera one, a vertically downward arranged area array camera two, an area array camera three, and an area array camera four. The height of the area array camera one is higher than the cutting component and is used to detect defects on the side of the feathers. The area array camera two and the area array camera three are arranged adjacent to each other and are used to detect defects on the front of the feathers and the length of the feathers, respectively. The area array camera three is located above the guide plate and is used to detect defects on the back of the feathers.

9. A feather trimming and sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveyor belt of the conveyor line is equipped with partition plates at intervals, and a feather is conveyed between two adjacent partition plates. An acrylic cover plate is also provided above the conveyor line, and the air nozzle is located below the acrylic cover plate.

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