Multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing

By designing a multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing, and utilizing components such as weighing sensors and motors, the automatic sorting of crayfish is achieved, solving the safety risks and workload problems caused by manual sorting and improving sorting efficiency.

CN224237589UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-15HUBEI YIKOUXIANG FOOD CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
HUBEI YIKOUXIANG FOOD CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-05-19
Publication Date
2026-05-15

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Technical Problem

The current crayfish sorting process relies on manual operation, which increases the workload and poses safety hazards, making it difficult to achieve efficient sorting.

Method used

A multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing was designed. Utilizing components such as weighing sensors, motors, gears, and cylinders, the sorting process of crayfish is automatically controlled to distribute them into different sorting hoppers according to their weight.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled automated multi-level sorting of crayfish, improving sorting efficiency and reducing the safety risks and workload of manual operation.

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Abstract

The multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing comprises a base, the middle end of the top of the base is fixedly connected with a second support, the top of the second support is fixedly connected with a material receiving plate, and the top of the material receiving plate is fixedly connected with a weighing sensor. A corresponding number of crayfish distributing hoppers are placed at equal intervals according to set parameters, crayfishes are placed in a crayfish storage hopper and discharged from a discharging pipe one by one, and when the crayfishes fall on the surface of a weighing sensor, the weighing sensor can control a third motor to rotate according to the set parameters, so that the crayfishes fall on the surface of the third motor. A third motor can drive a gear to rotate during rotation and can drive an annular plate to horizontally rotate under the cooperation of a sliding ring and a fourth support, a push plate is made to directly face one of the crayfish distributing hoppers, then an air cylinder can work, and therefore the push plate pushes the crayfish with the weight into the crayfish distributing hopper from the top of a weighing sensor.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of crayfish processing technology, specifically a multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing. Background Technology

[0002] Crayfish are aquatic animals belonging to the class Crustacea, order Decapoda, and family Palaemonidae. Their meat is delicious and nutritious, making them a top-grade seafood. Due to their larger size and relatively more meat compared to other freshwater shrimp, and their delicious flavor, they are used in various dishes. During crayfish processing, they need to be sorted according to size for easier grading. However, current crayfish sorting is done manually, which increases workload and increases the risk of pinching hands. Therefore, we propose a multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is implemented as follows: A multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing includes a base, a second bracket fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the base, a receiving plate fixedly connected to the top of the second bracket, and a weighing sensor fixedly connected to the top of the receiving plate. A fifth bracket is fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the second bracket, a third motor is fixedly connected to the top of the fifth bracket, and a gear is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third motor. An annular plate is meshed with the outer surface of the gear, and a third bracket is fixedly connected to the top of the outer side of the annular plate. A cylinder is fixedly connected to the outer side of the third bracket, and a push plate is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder.

[0005] Optionally, the base has legs fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the bottom left end, a first rotating rod movably connected to the lower end of the inner side of the legs, a first traveling wheel fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating rod, a first motor fixedly connected to the bottom left end of the base, and the output shaft of the first motor is connected to the first rotating rod via a single-sided toothed synchronous belt.

[0006] Optionally, a second rotating rod is movably connected to the right end of the base bottom, a frame is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second rotating rod, a second traveling wheel is movably connected to the inner side of the frame, a second motor is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base and the left end of the second rotating rod, and the output shaft of the second motor is connected to the second rotating rod through a single-sided toothed synchronous belt.

[0007] Optionally, a first bracket is fixedly connected to the left end of the bottom of the base, push rods are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the first bracket, a crayfish storage hopper is fixedly connected to the top of the first bracket, and a discharge pipe is connected to the right end of the bottom of the crayfish storage hopper.

[0008] Optionally, the top of the base is provided with multiple equally spaced crayfish feeding hoppers, and the middle of the inner side of the annular plate is fixedly connected with multiple equally spaced fourth supports. The inner side of the fourth support is fixedly connected with a sliding ring, and the sliding ring is slidably connected to the inner side of the second support.

[0009] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0010] 1. This utility model places a corresponding number of crayfish feeding hoppers at equal intervals according to the set parameters. The crayfish are placed in the crayfish storage hoppers and discharged one by one from the discharge pipe. When the crayfish lands on the surface of the weighing sensor, the weighing sensor will control the third motor to rotate according to the set parameters. When the third motor rotates, it will drive the gear to rotate, and with the cooperation of the slip ring and the fourth bracket, it can drive the ring plate to rotate horizontally, so that the push plate is facing one of the crayfish feeding hoppers. Then the cylinder will work, so that the push plate pushes the crayfish of this weight from the top of the weighing sensor into the crayfish feeding hopper.

[0011] 2. This utility model controls the rotation of the first motor, which can drive the first rotating rod to rotate via a single-sided toothed synchronous belt, and with the cooperation of the first traveling wheel, it can achieve the purpose of easy movement. It controls the rotation of the second motor, which can drive the second rotating rod to rotate via a single-sided toothed synchronous belt, and with the cooperation of the second traveling wheel, it can achieve the purpose of automatic steering, thereby effectively improving the overall flexibility of the device. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention from a first-person perspective.

[0014] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention from a second perspective.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the gear structure of this utility model.

[0016] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Third support; 3. Push rod; 4. Crayfish hopper; 5. Cylinder; 6. Push plate; 7. Ring plate; 8. Crayfish dispensing hopper; 9. Discharge pipe; 10. Second motor; 11. Second rotating rod; 12. Second traveling wheel; 13. Frame; 14. Support leg; 15. First rotating rod; 16. First traveling wheel; 17. First motor; 18. First support; 19. Weighing sensor; 20. Receiving plate; 21. Fourth support; 22. Slip ring; 23. Second support; 24. Gear; 25. Fifth support; 26. Third motor. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to its embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0018] The components of this application, including the base 1, third bracket 2, push rod 3, crayfish storage hopper 4, cylinder 5, push plate 6, ring plate 7, crayfish dispensing hopper 8, discharge pipe 9, second motor 10, second rotating rod 11, second traveling wheel 12, frame 13, support leg 14, first rotating rod 15, first traveling wheel 16, first motor 17, first bracket 18, weighing sensor 19, receiving plate 20, fourth bracket 21, slip ring 22, second bracket 23, gear 24, fifth bracket 25, and third motor 26, are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0019] Example 1:

[0020] Please see Figures 1-3The following technical solution is provided, specifically disclosed: A base 1 is provided, a second bracket 23 is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the base 1, a receiving plate 20 is fixedly connected to the top of the second bracket 23, and a weighing sensor 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving plate 20. A fifth bracket 25 is fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the second bracket 23, a third motor 26 is fixedly connected to the top of the fifth bracket 25, and a gear 24 is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third motor 26. An annular plate 7 is meshed with the outer surface of the gear 24, and a third bracket 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer side of the annular plate 7. A cylinder 5 is fixedly connected to the outer side of the third bracket 2, and a push plate 6 is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder 5. Multiple equally spaced crayfish feeding hoppers 8 are placed on the top of the base 1, and multiple equally spaced feeding hoppers 8 are fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the annular plate 7. The fourth support 21 of the cloth has a slip ring 22 fixedly connected to its inner side, and the slip ring 22 is slidably connected to the inner side of the second support 23. According to the set parameters, a corresponding number of crayfish hoppers 8 are placed at equal intervals. The crayfish are placed in the crayfish storage hopper 4 and discharged one by one from the discharge pipe 9. When the crayfish lands on the surface of the weighing sensor 19, the weighing sensor 19 will control the third motor 26 to rotate according to the set parameters. When the third motor 26 rotates, it will drive the gear 24 to rotate. With the cooperation of the slip ring 22 and the fourth support 21, it can drive the ring plate 7 to rotate horizontally, so that the push plate 6 is facing one of the crayfish hoppers 8. Then the cylinder 5 will work, so that the push plate 6 pushes the crayfish of this weight from the top of the weighing sensor 19 into the crayfish hopper 8.

[0021] Example 2:

[0022] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 2The following technical solution is provided, specifically disclosing that: Support legs 14 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the left bottom of the base 1; a first rotating rod 15 is movably connected to the lower inner side of the support legs 14; a first traveling wheel 16 is fixedly connected to the end of the first rotating rod 15; a first motor 17 is fixedly connected to the left bottom of the base 1, and the output shaft of the first motor 17 is connected to the first rotating rod 15 via a single-sided toothed synchronous belt; a second rotating rod 11 is movably connected to the right bottom of the base 1; a frame 13 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the second rotating rod 11; a second traveling wheel 12 is movably connected to the inner side of the frame 13; and a second motor 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the base 1 and to the left end of the second rotating rod 11, and the output of the second motor 10... The shaft is connected to the second rotating rod 11 via a single-sided toothed synchronous belt. The left end of the bottom of the base 1 is fixedly connected to the first bracket 18. Push rods 3 are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the first bracket 18. The top of the first bracket 18 is fixedly connected to the crayfish storage hopper 4, and the right end of the bottom of the crayfish storage hopper 4 is connected to the discharge pipe 9. Controlling the rotation of the first motor 17 can drive the first rotating rod 15 to rotate via the single-sided toothed synchronous belt, and with the cooperation of the first traveling wheel 16, it can achieve the purpose of easy movement. Controlling the rotation of the second motor 10 can drive the second rotating rod 11 to rotate via the single-sided toothed synchronous belt, and with the cooperation of the second traveling wheel 12, it can achieve the purpose of automatic steering, thereby effectively improving the overall flexibility of the device.

[0023] In summary, this multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing, when in use, places a corresponding number of crayfish sorting hoppers 8 at equal intervals according to the set parameters, places the crayfish in the crayfish storage hopper 4, and discharges them one by one from the discharge pipe 9. When a crayfish lands on the surface of the weighing sensor 19, the weighing sensor 19 controls the third motor 26 to rotate according to the set parameters. When the third motor 26 rotates, it drives the gear 24 to rotate, and with the cooperation of the slip ring 22 and the fourth bracket 21, it can drive the annular plate 7 to rotate horizontally, so that the push plate 6 faces it directly. A small crayfish feeding hopper 8 is installed, and then the cylinder 5 will work, causing the pusher plate 6 to push the crayfish of this weight from the top of the weighing sensor 19 into the crayfish feeding hopper 8. The first motor 17 is controlled to rotate, which can drive the first rotating rod 15 to rotate through the single-sided toothed synchronous belt. With the cooperation of the first traveling wheel 16, it can achieve the purpose of easy movement. The second motor 10 is controlled to rotate, which can drive the second rotating rod 11 to rotate through the single-sided toothed synchronous belt. With the cooperation of the second traveling wheel 12, it can achieve the purpose of automatic steering, thereby effectively improving the overall flexibility of the device.

[0024] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing, comprising a base (1), characterized in that, A second bracket (23) is fixedly connected to the middle of the top of the base (1). A receiving plate (20) is fixedly connected to the top of the second bracket (23), and a weighing sensor (19) is fixedly connected to the top of the receiving plate (20). A fifth bracket (25) is fixedly connected to the upper outer side of the second bracket (23). A third motor (26) is fixedly connected to the top of the fifth bracket (25), and a gear (24) is fixedly connected to the output shaft of the third motor (26). An annular plate (7) is meshed with the outer surface of the gear (24), and a third bracket (2) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer side of the annular plate (7). A cylinder (5) is fixedly connected to the outer side of the third bracket (2), and a push plate (6) is fixedly connected to the telescopic end of the cylinder (5).

2. The multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has legs (14) fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the bottom left end. The lower end of the inner side of the legs (14) is movably connected to the first rotating rod (15). The end of the first rotating rod (15) is fixedly connected to the first traveling wheel (16). The bottom left end of the base (1) is fixedly connected to the first motor (17), and the output shaft of the first motor (17) is connected to the first rotating rod (15) through a single-sided toothed synchronous belt.

3. The multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom right end of the base (1) is movably connected to a second rotating rod (11), the bottom of the second rotating rod (11) is fixedly connected to a frame (13), the inner side of the frame (13) is movably connected to a second traveling wheel (12), the bottom of the base (1) and the left end of the second rotating rod (11) are fixedly connected to a second motor (10), and the output shaft of the second motor (10) is connected to the second rotating rod (11) through a single-sided toothed synchronous belt.

4. The multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has a first bracket (18) fixedly connected to the left end of the bottom. Push rods (3) are fixedly connected to both the front and rear sides of the first bracket (18). The top of the first bracket (18) is fixedly connected to a crayfish storage hopper (4), and the bottom right end of the crayfish storage hopper (4) is connected to a discharge pipe (9).

5. The multi-stage sorting device for crayfish processing as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The base (1) has multiple equally spaced crayfish feeding hoppers (8) on its top. Multiple equally spaced fourth supports (21) are fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side of the ring plate (7). A sliding ring (22) is fixedly connected to the inner side of the fourth support (21), and the sliding ring (22) is slidably connected to the inner side of the second support (23).