Amaranthus hypochondriacus seed and shell separation device

By designing a grain and husk separation device for amaranth, which incorporates a shaking component and a suction mechanism, the device achieves automated separation by utilizing the weight difference of the husks. This solves the problems of low efficiency and high intensity of manual screening, and improves screening efficiency and quality.

CN224253473UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-19GUIZHOU RED AMARANTH AGRI TECH DEV CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
GUIZHOU RED AMARANTH AGRI TECH DEV CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-18
Publication Date
2026-05-19

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Technical Problem

The current manual screening process for amaranth seeds is inefficient and arduous, making it difficult to meet the demands of high-efficiency production, and the screening quality is also unstable.

Method used

A seed-husk separation device for amaranth was designed, comprising a shaking component, a shaking disc, a servo motor, a guiding component, and a suction mechanism. The device utilizes the periodic deflection motion of the shaking disc and weight differences to achieve automatic separation of the seed husks, and removes the lighter husks through the suction mechanism.

Benefits of technology

It improves screening efficiency and quality, reduces the intensity and instability of manual screening, and achieves efficient and automated separation of amaranth seeds and husks.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an amaranthus hypochondriacus seed and shell separating device. Comprising a mounting frame, a shaking assembly, a shaking disc, a servo motor and a guide assembly, the shaking assembly comprises a swinging frame and a swinging plate, the two ends of the swinging frame are rotationally connected with the top end of the mounting frame along a first axis, the swinging plate is rotationally connected with the inner wall face of the swinging frame along a second axis, and the first axis is perpendicular to the second axis. The shaking disc is detachably connected with the swinging plate; the servo motor is fixedly connected with the mounting frame; the guide assembly comprises a turntable, a rotating seat and a connecting rod, the turntable is fixedly connected with the power output end of the servo motor, the rotating seat is fixedly connected with the lower plate surface of the swing plate, one end of the connecting rod is hinged to the edge of the turntable, and the other end is rotationally connected with a rotating hole of the rotating seat; through cooperation of the shaking assembly and the guide assembly, grains and shells in the shaking disc are separated in periodic deflection movement, and the problems that in the prior art, manual screening is low in efficiency, large in labor intensity and unstable in screening quality are effectively solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of agricultural machinery, and more specifically to a seed and husk separation device for amaranth. Background Technology

[0002] As an edible grain, amaranth seeds may contain some seed coats and other impurities during the ripening and harvesting process, which may affect its edibility or its ability to be processed into other edible products.

[0003] In existing amaranth seed processing technologies, manual sorting is the primary method to remove the pericarp and other impurities. While this method allows for relatively precise screening, ensuring seed quality, manual sorting has several drawbacks. First, it is inefficient, relying on manual sorting of each seed, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, and cannot meet the demands of high-efficiency production when dealing with large quantities of amaranth seeds. Second, manual sorting is physically demanding, and prolonged work can easily lead to worker fatigue, affecting the quality and stability of the sorting process, making it difficult to guarantee that each batch of sorted amaranth seeds meets high purity standards.

[0004] Therefore, how to provide a new biomimetic amaranth seed shaking disc that can mimic manual screening while reducing the workload of operators is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of this, the present invention provides a seed and husk separation device for amaranth, which aims to solve the technical problems of unstable quality and high labor intensity of traditional manual screening.

[0006] A device for separating amaranth seeds and husks, comprising:

[0007] Mounting rack;

[0008] The rocking assembly includes a rocking frame and a rocking plate. The two ends of the rocking frame are rotatably connected to the top of the mounting bracket along axis one, and the rocking plate is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the rocking frame along axis two. Axis one and axis two are perpendicular to each other.

[0009] The shaking disc is detachably connected to the upper plate of the swing plate, and the shaking disc contains a mixture of amaranth seeds and husks.

[0010] The servo motor is located below the rocking assembly and its fixed end is securely connected to the mounting bracket.

[0011] The guide assembly includes a turntable, a rotating seat, and a connecting rod. The turntable is fixedly connected to the power output end of the servo motor. The rotating seat is fastened to the lower plate surface of the swing plate. The rotating seat has a rotating hole perpendicular to the lower plate surface of the swing plate. One end of the connecting rod is hinged to the edge of the turntable along axis three, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating hole. Axis three is arranged perpendicular to the axis of the turntable.

[0012] The suction mechanism has its suction end positioned above the shaking disc and corresponding to the center of the shaking disc. It is used to remove the shells that float on the surface of the amaranth seeds and collect at the center of the shaking disc during the shaking process.

[0013] Through the above technical solution, this utility model detachably connects the rocking disc to the upper plate of the swing plate. The two ends of the swing frame are rotatably connected to the top of the mounting bracket along axis one, and the swing plate is rotatably connected within the swing frame along axis two. Since axes one and two are perpendicular to each other, the swing plate has rotational freedom along the vertically arranged axes one and two. Furthermore, one end of the connecting rod is hinged to the edge of the turntable along axis three, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating hole. Axis three is perpendicular to the axis of the turntable. The rotating seat is securely connected to the lower plate of the swing plate. During the rotation of the turntable… The connecting rod will tilt, and the rotating hole controls the tilt angle of the connecting rod. Because the rotating hole is perpendicular to the swing plate, the swing plate will make a periodic deflection motion during the rotation of the turntable, which in turn drives the shaking plate to make a periodic deflection motion. The shaking plate contains a mixture of amaranth seeds and husks. During the periodic deflection motion of the shaking plate, the heavier seeds sink to the bottom of the shaking plate, while the lighter husks float above the seeds and gather in the middle of the shaking plate during the periodic deflection motion. Then they are discharged by the suction mechanism, which has the characteristics of high automation.

[0014] Preferably, the axis of the connecting rod and the axis of the turntable are located in the same plane.

[0015] Preferably, the rocking assembly further includes a rotating shaft and a bearing seat. The two rotating shafts are arranged coaxially with the axis and are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the swing frame. The two bearing seats are respectively arranged corresponding to the two rotating shafts and are both fixedly connected to the top of the mounting frame. The rotating shaft and the bearing seat are rotatably connected.

[0016] Preferably, the swaying assembly further includes a second rotating shaft and a second bearing seat. The two second rotating shafts are coaxially arranged with the second axis and are tightly connected to the inner wall of the swing frame. The two second bearing seats are respectively arranged corresponding to the two second rotating shafts and are rotatably connected, and are both tightly connected to the lower plate surface of the swing plate.

[0017] Preferably, it also includes a swaying plate fixing frame, the bottom end of which is fastened to the upper surface of the swaying plate, and the swaying plate is detachably connected to the top end of the swaying plate fixing frame.

[0018] Preferably, the rocking plate fixing frame includes a support column, a support rod, and a limiting ball. The bottom end of the support column is fastened to the upper plate surface of the rocking plate. Multiple support rods are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support column and are all fastened to the top end of the support column. Multiple limiting balls are arranged corresponding to multiple support rods. The limiting balls are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support rods and contact and abut against the side wall surface of the rocking plate.

[0019] Preferably, the number of support rods is 3.

[0020] Preferably, it also includes a screw, one end of which is fixedly connected to a limiting ball, and the other end of which is helically connected to a support rod.

[0021] Preferably, the limiting ball is made of rubber.

[0022] Preferably, it also includes a motor mounting plate, which is securely connected to the mounting bracket, and the servo motor is securely connected to the motor mounting plate.

[0023] As can be seen from the above technical solution, compared with the prior art, this utility model discloses a seed-husk separation device for amaranth, which has the following beneficial effects: through the coordinated work of the mounting frame, shaking assembly, shaking disc, servo motor, guiding assembly and suction mechanism, the automatic separation of amaranth seeds and husks is realized. The swing frame and swing plate in the shaking assembly can rotate along mutually perpendicular axes one and two, so that the mixture in the shaking disc, in the periodic deflection motion, utilizes the weight difference between the seeds and husks to make the heavier seeds sink to the bottom and the lighter husks float to the surface and collect in the center of the shaking disc, and then the suction mechanism will remove them, thereby improving the screening efficiency and quality, and reducing the intensity and instability of manual screening. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of an amaranth seed-husk separation device provided by this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a seed-husk separation device (hidden suction mechanism) for amaranth seeds provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 An assembly diagram of the rocking component and the guide component provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the shaking component provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the rocking plate fixing frame provided by this utility model;

[0029] Figure 6This is an assembly diagram of the swing frame, rotating shaft one, shaft seat one, rotating shaft two, and shaft seat two provided by this utility model.

[0030] Figure 7 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of the mounting bracket provided by this utility model.

[0031] Wherein: 1-Mounting frame; 2-Shaking assembly; 3-Shaking disc; 4-Servo motor; 5-Guide assembly; 6-Shaking disc fixing frame; 7-Motor mounting plate; 8-Suction mechanism; 9-Collection tray; 21-Swing frame; 22-Swing plate; 23-Shaft one; 24-Shaft seat one; 25-Shaft two; 26-Shaft seat two; 51-Turntable; 52-Rotating seat; 53-Connecting rod; 61-Support column; 62-Support rod; 63-Limit ball; 64-Screw; 81-Suction pipe; 82-Suction machine. Detailed Implementation

[0032] The principles and features of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The examples given are only for explaining this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0033] See appendix Figure 1-7 This utility model discloses a seed and husk separation device for amaranth, including: a mounting frame 1, a shaking component 2, a shaking disc 3, a servo motor 4, a guiding component 5, and a suction mechanism 8;

[0034] The rocking assembly 2 includes a swing frame 21 and a swing plate 22. The two ends of the swing frame 21 are rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame 1 along axis one, and the swing plate 22 is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the swing frame 21 along axis two. Axis one and axis two are perpendicular to each other.

[0035] The shaking disc 3 is detachably connected to the upper plate of the swing plate 22, and the shaking disc 3 contains a mixture of amaranth seeds and husks.

[0036] The servo motor 4 is located below the rocking assembly 2 and its fixed end is securely connected to the mounting bracket 1;

[0037] The guide assembly 5 includes a turntable 51, a rotating seat 52, and a connecting rod 53. The turntable 51 is fixedly connected to the power output end of the servo motor 4. The rotating seat 52 is fastened to the lower plate surface of the swing plate 22. The rotating seat 52 has a rotating hole perpendicular to the lower plate surface of the swing plate 22. One end of the connecting rod 53 is hinged to the edge of the turntable 51 along axis three, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating hole. The axis three is arranged perpendicular to the axis of the turntable 51.

[0038] The suction end of the suction mechanism 8 is located above the shaking plate 3 and is arranged corresponding to the center position of the shaking plate 3, in order to remove the shells that float on the surface of the amaranth seeds and gather at the center position of the shaking plate 3 during the shaking process.

[0039] Specifically, the suction mechanism 8 includes a suction pipe 81 and a suction machine 82. The fixed end of the suction machine 82 is fastened to the mounting bracket 1. The air inlet of the suction machine 82 is fixedly connected to the first end of the suction pipe 81. The second end of the suction pipe 81 is located above the rocking plate 3 and is arranged opposite to the center of the rocking plate 3.

[0040] Specifically, it also includes a collection tray 9, the open end of which is arranged opposite to the air output port of the suction machine 82.

[0041] More specifically, axis one and axis two intersect at a single point.

[0042] In other embodiments, the rotation axis of turntable 51 passes through the intersection of axis one and axis two.

[0043] In one embodiment, the axis of the connecting rod 53 and the axis of the turntable 51 are located in the same plane.

[0044] In one embodiment, the rocking assembly 2 further includes two rotating shafts 23 and two bearing seats 24. The two rotating shafts 23 are coaxially arranged with the axis and are respectively fastened to both ends of the swing frame 21. The two bearing seats 24 are respectively arranged corresponding to the two rotating shafts 23 and are both fastened to the top of the mounting frame 1. The rotating shafts 23 and bearing seats 24 are rotatably connected. Thus, by setting the rotating shafts 23 and bearing seats 24, the two ends of the swing frame 21 are rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame 1 along the axis. This structure ensures stable rotation of the swing frame 21 in the axis direction, enhances the strength and reliability of the connection, guarantees the stability and prevents loosening of the swing frame 21 during long-term use, and thus ensures the normal operation of the entire device.

[0045] Specifically, the rotating shaft 23 is fastened to the swing frame 21 by bolts, and the bearing seat 24 is fastened to the top of the mounting bracket 1 by bolts.

[0046] In some embodiments, the rocking assembly 2 further includes two rotating shafts 25 and two bearing seats 26. The two rotating shafts 25 are coaxially arranged with axis 2 and are securely connected to the inner wall of the swing frame 21. The two bearing seats 26 are respectively arranged and rotatably connected to the two rotating shafts 25, and are both securely connected to the lower surface of the swing plate 22. Thus, the arrangement of the rotating shafts 25 and bearing seats 26 in the rocking assembly 2 allows the swing plate 22 to be stably rotatably connected to the inner wall of the swing frame 21 along axis 2. This further improves the rotational freedom and stability of the swing plate 22 in the direction of axis 2.

[0047] In this embodiment, a rocking plate fixing frame 6 is also included. The bottom end of the rocking plate fixing frame 6 is fastened to the upper plate surface of the swing plate 22, and the rocking plate 3 is detachably connected to the top end of the rocking plate fixing frame 6.

[0048] In some specific embodiments, the rocking disc fixing frame 6 includes a support column 61, a support rod 62, and a limiting ball 63. The bottom end of the support column 61 is fastened to the upper surface of the swing plate 22. Multiple support rods 62 are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support column 61 and are all fastened to the top end of the support column 61. Multiple limiting balls 63 are respectively arranged corresponding to multiple support rods 62, and the limiting balls 63 are fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support rods 62 and contact and abut against the side wall surface of the rocking disc 3. Thus, the rocking disc fixing frame 6 can make the flat and large-area rocking disc 3 and the swing plate 22 more stably connected.

[0049] In this embodiment, there are 3 support rods 62.

[0050] In some other embodiments, a screw 64 is also included, one end of which is fixedly connected to a limiting ball 63, and the other end of which is helically connected to a support rod 62.

[0051] In some other embodiments, the limiting ball 63 is made of rubber. Therefore, the limiting ball 63 is made of rubber, which has a certain degree of elasticity and can act as a buffer during the movement of the rocking disc, reducing collisions and wear between the rocking disc 3 and the limiting ball 63, extending the service life of the equipment, and also contributing to the smooth operation of the rocking disc 3 and reducing operating noise.

[0052] In some other specific embodiments, a motor mounting plate 7 is also included, which is fastened to the mounting bracket 1, and the servo motor 4 is fastened to the motor mounting plate 7.

[0053] The specific principle of the amaranth seed-husk separation device provided in this embodiment is as follows:

[0054] The two ends of the swing frame 21 are rotatably connected to the top of the mounting bracket 1 along axis one, and the swing plate 22 is rotatably connected to the swing frame 21 along axis two. Axis one and axis two are perpendicular to each other and intersect at a point, so that the swing plate 22 has rotational freedom along the vertically arranged axis one and axis two. Since one end of the connecting rod 53 is hinged to the edge of the turntable along axis three, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating hole, and axis three is arranged perpendicular to the axis of the turntable 51, the rotating seat 52 is firmly connected to the lower plate surface of the swing plate 22. During the rotation of the turntable 51, the connecting rod 53 will tilt. The rotating hole controls the tilt angle of the connecting rod 53. Since the rotating hole is perpendicular to the swing plate 22, the swing plate 22 will make periodic deflection motion during the rotation of the turntable 51, thereby driving the rocking disk 3 to make periodic deflection motion.

[0055] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and are 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 shall be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A device for separating amaranth seeds and husks, characterized in that, include: Mounting bracket (1); The swaying assembly (2) includes a swing frame (21) and a swing plate (22). The two ends of the swing frame (21) are rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame (1) along axis one. The swing plate (22) is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the swing frame (21) along axis two. The axis one and axis two are perpendicular to each other. Shaking disc (3), the shaking disc (3) is detachably connected to the upper plate of the swing plate (22), the shaking disc (3) contains a mixture of amaranth seeds and husks; Servo motor (4), the servo motor (4) is located below the rocking assembly (2) and its fixed end is fastened to the mounting bracket (1); The guide assembly (5) includes a turntable (51), a rotating seat (52), and a connecting rod (53). The turntable (51) is fixedly connected to the power output end of the servo motor (4). The rotating seat (52) is fastened to the lower plate surface of the swing plate (22). The rotating seat (52) has a rotating hole perpendicular to the lower plate surface of the swing plate (22). One end of the connecting rod (53) is hinged to the edge of the turntable (51) along axis three, and the other end is rotatably connected to the rotating hole. The axis three is arranged perpendicular to the axis of the turntable (51). The suction mechanism (8) has its suction end located above the shaking plate (3) and corresponding to the center position of the shaking plate (3), in order to remove the shells that float on the surface of the amaranth seeds and gather at the center position of the shaking plate (3) during the shaking process.

2. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The axis of the connecting rod (53) and the axis of the turntable (51) are located in the same plane.

3. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocking assembly (2) further includes a first rotating shaft (23) and a first bearing seat (24). The two first rotating shafts (23) are coaxially arranged with the axis and are respectively fastened to both ends of the swing frame (21). The two first bearing seats (24) are respectively arranged corresponding to the two first rotating shafts (23) and are both fastened to the top of the mounting bracket (1). The first rotating shaft (23) and the first bearing seat (24) are rotatably connected.

4. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The rocking assembly (2) further includes a second rotating shaft (25) and a second bearing seat (26). The two second rotating shafts (25) are coaxially arranged with the second axis and are tightly connected to the inner wall of the swing frame (21). The two second bearing seats (26) are respectively arranged corresponding to the two second rotating shafts (25) and are rotatably connected, and are both tightly connected to the lower plate surface of the swing plate (22).

5. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a rocking plate fixing frame (6), the bottom end of which is fastened to the upper plate surface of the swing plate (22), and the rocking plate (3) is detachably connected to the top end of the rocking plate fixing frame (6).

6. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rocking disc fixing frame (6) includes a support column (61), a support rod (62), and a limiting ball (63). The bottom end of the support column (61) is fastened to the upper plate surface of the swing plate (22). A plurality of support rods (62) are evenly arranged along the circumference of the support column (61) and are all fastened to the top end of the support column (61). A plurality of limiting balls (63) are respectively arranged corresponding to a plurality of support rods (62). The limiting ball (63) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the support rod (62) and contacts and abuts against the side wall surface of the rocking disc (3).

7. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The number of support rods (62) is 3.

8. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, It also includes a screw (64), one end of which is fixedly connected to the limiting ball (63), and the other end of which is helically connected to the support rod (62).

9. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting ball (63) is made of rubber.

10. The amaranth seed-husk separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a motor mounting plate (7), which is fastened to the mounting bracket (1), and the servo motor (4) is fastened to the motor mounting plate (7).