Automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves

By designing a combination device of rotating rollers and sorting rods, the problem of sorting medium and large leaves and foreign objects was solved, and a highly efficient tobacco leaf sorting effect was achieved.

CN224306766UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02KUNMING GUJIA AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
KUNMING GUJIA AUTOMATION EQUIP CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-02
Publication Date
2026-06-02

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Technical Problem

In tobacco leaf sorting, medium and large-sized leaves are mixed in, which affects the AI ​​recognition and sorting process in the subsequent process, making it difficult to effectively separate foreign objects.

Method used

Design an automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves, using a combination of rotating rollers and sorting rods, to sort leaves through a screening component, and allow sorted leaves to be sorted repeatedly.

Benefits of technology

It improves the effective sorting rate of tobacco leaves, ensures the effective separation of medium and large leaves from foreign objects, and enhances sorting efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of automatic sorting device of medium piece, large piece plant leaf, including leaf carrying mechanism, leaf sorting mechanism and conveying mechanism;The conveying mechanism is used to convey the leaf to be sorted to leaf sorting mechanism;The leaf sorting mechanism is arranged between conveying mechanism and leaf carrying mechanism, the feed end of the leaf sorting mechanism and the discharge end of the conveying mechanism correspond up and down, the discharge end of the leaf sorting mechanism and the leaf carrying mechanism correspond up and down;The leaf carrying mechanism is used to carry and transfer the medium piece, large piece plant leaf sorted out.This utility model realizes the sorting of medium, large leaf by setting rotating roller, sorting rod, and simultaneously can repeatedly sort the leaf that has been sorted, can effectively improve the effective sorting rate of tobacco leaf.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting machine technology, and in particular to an automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves. Background Technology

[0002] In tobacco leaf sorting, medium and large leaves are often mixed in, which can cover some tobacco stems, plastic pieces, metal pieces and other foreign objects below. This will affect the AI ​​recognition and sorting in the subsequent process. Therefore, an automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves is needed to separate medium and large plant leaves from tobacco stems, plastic pieces, metal pieces and other foreign objects. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide an automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves. By setting rotating rollers and sorting rods, medium and large leaves can be sorted. At the same time, the sorted leaves can be sorted repeatedly, which can effectively improve the effective sorting rate of tobacco leaves.

[0004] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0005] An automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves includes a leaf-carrying mechanism, a leaf sorting mechanism, and a conveying mechanism;

[0006] The conveying mechanism is used to transport the blades to be sorted to the blade sorting mechanism;

[0007] The blade sorting mechanism is located between the conveying mechanism and the blade carrying mechanism. The inlet end of the blade sorting mechanism corresponds vertically to the outlet end of the conveying mechanism, and the outlet end of the blade sorting mechanism corresponds vertically to the blade carrying mechanism.

[0008] The leaf-carrying mechanism is used to carry and transfer the sorted medium and large plant leaves.

[0009] Furthermore, the blade-carrying mechanism includes a frame and a first conveyor belt mounted on the frame, the first conveyor belt being driven by a motor.

[0010] Furthermore, the blade sorting mechanism includes supports arranged on both sides of the frame and multiple rotating rollers connected to the supports. The rotating rollers are provided with multiple sets of screening components distributed at equal intervals along the axial direction. The screening components include multiple sorting rods evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating rollers.

[0011] Furthermore, it also includes a fixed ring, which is fixed to the rotating roller, and the sorting rod is fixed on the fixed ring.

[0012] Furthermore, the conveying mechanism includes a second conveyor belt, a vertical elevator, and a third conveyor belt, wherein the second conveyor belt is inclined and located below the blade sorting mechanism;

[0013] The discharge end of the second conveyor belt is correspondingly set to the feed end of the vertical elevator, the discharge end of the vertical elevator is correspondingly set to the feed end of the third conveyor belt, the third conveyor belt is horizontally set, and the discharge port of the third conveyor belt is vertically corresponding to the blade sorting mechanism.

[0014] Furthermore, the fixed ring is welded and fixed to the rotating roller.

[0015] Furthermore, the rotating roller is rotatably connected to the bracket via a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is drive-connected to the output shaft of the stepper motor.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0017] This invention achieves the sorting of medium and large leaves by setting up rotating rollers and sorting rods. At the same time, it can repeat the sorting of leaves that have already been sorted, which can effectively improve the effective sorting rate of tobacco leaves. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Fig. 1 This is a front view of the automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0019] Fig. 2 Side view of an automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves;

[0020] In the diagram, 1 is the blade-carrying mechanism; 2 is the blade sorting mechanism; 3 is the conveying mechanism; 4 is the frame; 5 is the first conveyor belt; 6 is the fixed ring; 7 is the rotating roller; 8 is the sorting rod; 9 is the second conveyor belt; 10 is the vertical elevator; 11 is the third conveyor belt; and 12 is the support frame. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the 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.

[0022] See Figs. 1-2 This utility model provides a technical solution:

[0023] Example:

[0024] like Figs. 1-2As shown, an automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves includes a leaf-carrying mechanism 1, a leaf sorting mechanism 2, and a conveying mechanism 3.

[0025] The conveying mechanism 3 is used to convey the blades to be sorted to the blade sorting mechanism 2;

[0026] The blade sorting mechanism 2 is disposed between the conveying mechanism 3 and the blade carrying mechanism 1. The feeding end of the blade sorting mechanism 2 corresponds vertically to the discharging end of the conveying mechanism 3, and the discharging end of the blade sorting mechanism 2 corresponds vertically to the blade carrying mechanism 1.

[0027] The leaf-carrying mechanism 1 is used to carry and transfer the sorted medium and large plant leaves.

[0028] The blade-carrying mechanism 1 includes a frame 4 and a first conveyor belt 5 mounted on the frame 4, the first conveyor belt 5 being driven by a motor.

[0029] The blade sorting mechanism 2 includes a support 12 disposed on both sides of the frame 4 and a plurality of rotating rollers 7 connected to the support 12. The rotating rollers 7 are provided with a plurality of screening components distributed at equal intervals along the axial direction. The screening components include a plurality of sorting rods 8 evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating rollers 7.

[0030] It also includes a fixed ring 6, which is fixed to the rotating roller 7, and the sorting rod 8 is fixed on the fixed ring 6.

[0031] The conveying mechanism 3 includes a second conveyor belt 9, a vertical elevator 10, and a third conveyor belt 11. The second conveyor belt 9 is inclined and located below the blade sorting mechanism 2.

[0032] The discharge end of the second conveyor belt 9 is correspondingly set to the feed end of the vertical elevator 10, the discharge end of the vertical elevator 10 is correspondingly set to the feed end of the third conveyor belt 11, the third conveyor belt 11 is horizontally set, and the discharge port of the third conveyor belt 11 is vertically corresponding to the blade sorting mechanism 2.

[0033] The fixed ring 6 is welded and fixed to the rotating roller 7.

[0034] The rotating roller 7 is rotatably connected to the bracket 12 via a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is drive-connected to the output shaft of the stepper motor.

[0035] 1. The vertical elevator 10 is a vertical vibrating elevator. 2. In this embodiment, seven rotating rollers 7 are provided, with 2-3 rotating rollers 7 positioned vertically and vertically opposite to the first conveyor belt 5, and 4-5 rotating rollers 7 positioned vertically and vertically opposite to the second conveyor belt 9. 3. A gap is provided between the sorting rods 8 on adjacent rotating rollers 7, and this gap size is larger than the size of foreign objects such as blades, plastic sheets, and metal sheets. 4. To improve sorting efficiency, a vibrating screen can be installed between the second conveyor belt 9 and the vertical elevator 10. The vibrating screen screens foreign objects and medium and large blades; after the foreign objects are removed, the remaining medium and large blades are conveyed to the vertical elevator 10.

[0036] Working principle: The blades to be sorted (tobacco leaves in this embodiment) are sent to the vertical elevator 10 or the third conveyor belt 11 by manual labor / robotic arm / unloading hopper. The vertical elevator 10 conveys the blades to be sorted to the third conveyor belt, and the third conveyor belt directly sends the blades to be sorted to the blade sorting mechanism 2.

[0037] When the blades to be sorted arrive at the blade sorting mechanism 2, the sorting rod 8 on the rotating roller 7 rotates with the rotating roller. During this process, large blades move towards the first conveyor belt 5 under the action of the rotating rod until they reach the last rotating roller 7 and fall onto the first conveyor belt 5 under the influence of gravity. The first conveyor belt 5 transports the sorted medium and large blades to the collection box or the next process.

[0038] Smaller foreign objects such as blades, plastic sheets, and metal sheets are smaller than the size of the gap between the sorting rods 8 on the two adjacent rotating rollers 7. Therefore, these foreign objects fall through the aforementioned gap onto the second conveyor belt 9. A small portion of the medium and large blades that fall onto the second conveyor belt 9 repeat the aforementioned conveying process to the sorting mechanism for re-sorting, thereby improving the effective sorting rate of tobacco leaves.

[0039] Multiple sorting operations using multiple rotating rollers 7 ensure the effective removal of foreign objects such as blades, plastic sheets, and metal sheets.

[0040] This invention achieves the sorting of medium and large leaves by setting up rotating rollers and sorting rods. At the same time, it can repeat the sorting of leaves that have already been sorted, which can effectively improve the effective sorting rate of tobacco leaves.

[0041] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be understood that this utility model is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the concept described herein through the above teachings or related technologies or knowledge. Modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be protected within the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves, characterized in that: This includes a blade-carrying mechanism, a blade sorting mechanism, and a conveying mechanism; The conveying mechanism is used to transport the blades to be sorted to the blade sorting mechanism; The blade sorting mechanism is located between the conveying mechanism and the blade carrying mechanism. The inlet end of the blade sorting mechanism corresponds vertically to the outlet end of the conveying mechanism, and the outlet end of the blade sorting mechanism corresponds vertically to the blade carrying mechanism. The leaf-carrying mechanism is used to carry and transfer the sorted medium and large plant leaves.

2. The automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves according to claim 1, characterized in that: The blade-carrying mechanism includes a frame and a first conveyor belt mounted on the frame, the first conveyor belt being driven by a motor.

3. The automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves according to claim 2, characterized in that: The blade sorting mechanism includes supports on both sides of the frame and multiple rotating rollers connected to the supports. The rotating rollers are provided with multiple sets of screening components distributed at equal intervals along the axial direction. The screening components include multiple sorting rods evenly distributed along the circumference of the rotating rollers.

4. The automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a fixed ring, which is fixed to the rotating roller, and the sorting rod is fixed on the fixed ring.

5. The automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism includes a second conveyor belt, a vertical elevator, and a third conveyor belt. The second conveyor belt is inclined and located below the blade sorting mechanism. The discharge end of the second conveyor belt is correspondingly set to the feed end of the vertical elevator, the discharge end of the vertical elevator is correspondingly set to the feed end of the third conveyor belt, the third conveyor belt is horizontally set, and the discharge port of the third conveyor belt is vertically corresponding to the blade sorting mechanism.

6. The automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixed ring is welded and fixed to the rotating roller.

7. The automatic sorting device for medium and large plant leaves according to claim 3, characterized in that: The rotating roller is rotatably connected to the bracket via a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is drive-connected to the output shaft of the stepper motor.