A winter fish packing sorting system

By designing an automated sorting system, the problems of reliance on manual labor and low efficiency in the sorting and packaging of fish caught during winter fishing were solved, achieving efficient and low-cost fish sorting and packaging, and ensuring fish quality.

CN224332798UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09CHANGCHUN INST OF TECH

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
CHANGCHUN INST OF TECH
Filing Date
2025-04-16
Publication Date
2026-06-09

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The sorting and packaging of fish caught in winter relies on manual labor, which is inefficient and costly. Furthermore, the fish are prone to spoilage, affecting their quality, making it difficult to efficiently complete sorting and packaging in cold environments.

Method used

Design an automated system that includes conveying, screening, arranging, weight-based sorting, identification, packaging, binding, barcode printing and labeling, and barcode sorting units. The system will automatically sort and package fish through the following steps: initial screening by the conveying unit, weighing by the arranging unit, identification of fish species and weight by the identification unit, barcode generation by the barcode printing and labeling unit, and automatic sorting and packaging by the barcode sorting unit.

Benefits of technology

It has enabled efficient and automated sorting and packaging of fish caught during winter fishing seasons, improving operational efficiency, reducing labor costs, ensuring fish quality, and reducing the risk of spoilage.

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Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of sorting system technology and discloses a winter fishing packaging and sorting system, including a conveying unit, a screening unit, an arranging unit, a weight-based sorting unit, an identification unit, a packaging unit, a binding unit, a printing and labeling unit, and a barcode-based sorting unit. The weight-based sorting unit separates fish weighing less than a specified weight and then sends fish weighing greater than or equal to the specified weight to the identification unit. The identification unit can identify the weight and species of the fish and generate a data sequence that meets the barcode encoding rules based on the identification result. The packaging unit can complete the plastic sealing packaging of the fish. The binding unit can bind the plastic sealing packaging bag. The printing and labeling unit can print barcodes based on the encoding data generated by the identification unit and affix the barcodes to the packaging bags through an automatic labeling machine. The barcode-based sorting unit completes the sorting according to the type marked on the barcode.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting system technology, and more specifically, to a winter fishing packaging and sorting system. Background Technology

[0002] Winter fishing is a fishing activity conducted by fishermen in northern inland areas during the winter fishing season, from December to January of the following year, when temperatures drop below -20°C. Sorting and packaging the fish caught during winter fishing is a crucial part of the production process. Currently, this process is still done manually by fishermen. The main characteristics of fish sorting and packaging lie in the classification of fish by species and weight. Fishermen sort and pack the fish according to their species and weight. This step is critical because different types of fish have significant price differences in the market, and different weights of fish are suitable for different cooking methods and meet consumer demands.

[0003] During winter fishing, accuracy and efficiency are crucial in the sorting process. Winter-caught fish are prone to spoilage when piled up, and exposed fish are susceptible to drying out, affecting their quality and taste. Therefore, sorting must be done as quickly as possible to avoid prolonging the sorting and packaging time. Furthermore, winter fishing typically yields large catches, and fishermen work in cold environments with high labor intensity. Therefore, businesses need to allocate human resources efficiently and effectively, resulting in higher labor costs. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model provides a winter fishing packaging and sorting system.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a winter fishing packaging and sorting system, comprising a conveying unit, a screening unit, an arranging unit, a weight-based sorting unit, an identification unit, a packaging unit, a binding unit, a printing and labeling unit, and a barcode-based sorting unit. The output end of the conveying unit is connected to the input end of the screening unit, the output end of the screening unit is connected to the input end of the arranging unit, the output end of the arranging unit is connected to the input end of the weight-based sorting unit, the output end of the identification unit is connected to the input end of the packaging unit, the output end of the packaging unit is connected to the input end of the binding unit, the output end of the binding unit is connected to the input end of the printing and labeling unit, and the output end of the printing and labeling unit is connected to the input end of the barcode-based sorting unit. The packaging unit adopts a pillow-type packaging machine.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the conveying unit consists of a hopper and a conveyor belt.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the screening unit adopts a tubular vibrating screen, which consists of a vibrator and a tubular screen bottom, and the gap of the screen bottom is adjustable.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the arrangement unit consists of a weighing sensor and three parallel conveyor belts, and the three conveyor belts can be independently adjusted in speed.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the weight-based sorting unit consists of a belt scale, a sorting baffle, and a conveyor belt.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the identification unit consists of a belt scale, a dark box, and lighting fixtures and a camera inside the dark box.

[0011] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the printing and labeling unit consists of a printer and a labeling machine.

[0012] As a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the barcode sorting unit consists of a conveyor belt, sorting baffles, a barcode scanner, and a position detection sensor.

[0013] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0014] 1. This utility model comprises a conveying unit, a screening unit, an arranging unit, and a weight-based sorting unit. Fish are placed inside the feeding hopper. The conveyor belt of the conveying unit transports the fish to the entrance of the screening unit, where they are initially screened according to their size. The screened fish are then sent to the entrance of the arranging unit. The operator controls the operation of the three conveyor belts and arranges the fish. The weight sensor in the arranging unit detects the weight of the fish accumulated there and controls the start and stop of the conveyor belts based on the weight, thus achieving coordinated feeding. The weight-based sorting unit separates fish that are less than a specified weight and then sends fish that are greater than or equal to the specified weight to the identification unit.

[0015] 2. This utility model includes an identification unit, a packaging unit, a binding unit, a printing and labeling unit, and a barcode sorting unit. The identification unit can identify the weight and variety of the fish and generate a data sequence that meets the barcode encoding rules based on the identification result. The packaging unit can complete the plastic sealing of the fish. The binding unit can bind the plastic sealing bag. The printing and labeling unit can print the barcode based on the encoding data generated by the identification unit. The barcode is then affixed to the packaging bag by an automatic labeling machine. The barcode sorting unit completes the sorting according to the type indicated by the barcode. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the system flow structure of this utility model.

[0018] In the diagram: 1. Conveying unit; 2. Screening unit; 3. Arranging unit; 4. Picking unit by weight; 5. Identification unit; 6. Packaging unit; 7. Strapping unit; 8. Printing and labeling unit; 9. Sorting unit by barcode. 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. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0020] like Figures 1 to 2 As shown, this utility model provides a winter fishing packaging and sorting system, including a conveying unit 1, a screening unit 2, an arranging unit 3, a weight-based sorting unit 4, an identification unit 5, a packaging unit 6, a binding unit 7, a printing and labeling unit 8, and a barcode-based sorting unit 9. The output end of the conveying unit 1 is connected to the input end of the screening unit 2, the output end of the screening unit 2 is connected to the input end of the arranging unit 3, the output end of the arranging unit 3 is connected to the input end of the weight-based sorting unit 4, the output end of the identification unit 5 is connected to the input end of the packaging unit 6, the output end of the packaging unit 6 is connected to the input end of the binding unit 7, the output end of the binding unit 7 is connected to the input end of the printing and labeling unit 8, and the output end of the printing and labeling unit 8 is connected to the input end of the barcode-based sorting unit 9. The packaging unit 6 adopts a pillow-type packaging machine, and the screening unit 2 adopts a tubular vibrating screen, which consists of a vibrator and a tubular screen bottom. The gaps in the screen bottom are adjustable.

[0021] In this embodiment, fish are placed inside the feeding hopper. The conveyor belt of the conveying unit 1 transports the fish to the entrance of the screening unit 2, where they are initially screened according to their size. The screened fish are then sent to the entrance of the arranging unit 3. The operator controls the operation of the three conveyor belts and arranges the fish. The weight of the fish piled up at the arranging unit 3 is detected by the weighing sensor, and the start and stop of the conveyor belt of the conveying unit 1 are controlled according to the weight to achieve coordinated feeding. The function of the weight sorting unit 4 is to separate fish smaller than the specified weight and then send fish with a weight greater than or equal to the specified weight to the identification unit 5. The identification unit 5 can identify the weight and species of the fish and generate a data sequence that meets the barcode encoding rules based on the identification results. The packaging unit 6 can complete the plastic sealing packaging of the fish. The binding unit 7 can bind the plastic sealing packaging bag. The printing and labeling unit 8 can print barcodes according to the encoding data generated by the identification unit 5. The barcodes are then affixed to the packaging bags by an automatic labeling machine. The barcode sorting unit 9 completes the sorting according to the type marked on the barcode.

[0022] The conveying unit 1 consists of a feeding hopper and a conveyor belt. Fish are placed inside the feeding hopper by a conveying device or manually. The conveyor belt can lift and transport the fish inside the feeding hopper to the entrance of the screening unit 2.

[0023] Among them, the arrangement unit 3 consists of a weighing sensor and three parallel conveyor belts, and the three conveyor belts can be independently adjusted in speed.

[0024] The weighing sensor can weigh the fish at the top of the arrangement unit 3. When the weight exceeds the set range, the weighing sensor will send a signal to the conveying unit 1 to stop feeding the fish, thus preventing the operator from having to arrange the fish if there are too many fish.

[0025] The weight-based sorting unit 4 consists of a belt scale, sorting baffles, and a conveyor belt.

[0026] Fish smaller than the specified weight are directly fed into the container and do not participate in subsequent packaging and sorting work, while fish of the specified weight or greater enter the entrance of identification unit 5.

[0027] The identification unit 5 consists of a belt scale, a dark box, and lighting fixtures and a camera inside the dark box.

[0028] The camera can identify the type of fish, the belt scale weighs the fish, and the identification and weighing results are transmitted to the printer in the printing and labeling unit 8. The lighting fixtures provide good illumination for the camera, so that the type of fish can be clearly identified.

[0029] The printing and labeling unit 8 consists of a printer and a labeling machine.

[0030] After receiving the weight information and fish type information from the identification unit 5, the printer produces the corresponding barcode and prints it out. The labeling machine then automatically affixes the printed barcode to the surface of the plastic-sealed packaging bag.

[0031] The barcode sorting unit 9 consists of a conveyor belt, sorting baffles, barcode scanners, and position detection sensors.

[0032] The barcode scanner identifies the barcodes, and the sorting baffles sort the fish into the corresponding feeding guide troughs.

[0033] Working principle and usage process of this utility model:

[0034] Fish are placed inside the feeding hopper. The conveyor belt of conveying unit 1 transports the fish to the entrance of screening unit 2, where they are initially screened according to size. The screened fish are then sent to the entrance of sorting unit 3. Operators control the operation of the three conveyor belts and arrange the fish. The weight of the fish piled up at sorting unit 3 is detected by the weighing sensor, and the start and stop of the conveyor belt of conveying unit 1 are controlled according to the weight to achieve coordinated feeding. The function of weight sorting unit 4 is to separate fish smaller than the specified weight and send fish with a weight greater than or equal to the specified weight to identification unit 5. Identification unit 5 can identify the weight and species of the fish and generate a data sequence that meets the barcode encoding rules based on the identification results. Packaging unit 6 can complete the plastic sealing of the fish. Binding unit 7 can bind the plastic sealing bag. Printing and labeling unit 8 can print barcodes according to the encoding data generated by identification unit 5. The barcodes are then affixed to the packaging bags by an automatic labeling machine. Barcode sorting unit 9 completes the sorting according to the type marked on the barcode.

[0035] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0036] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A winter fishing packaging and sorting system, characterized in that: The system includes a conveying unit (1), a screening unit (2), an arranging unit (3), a weight-based sorting unit (4), an identification unit (5), a packaging unit (6), a binding unit (7), a printing and labeling unit (8), and a barcode sorting unit (9). The output end of the conveying unit (1) is connected to the input end of the screening unit (2), the output end of the screening unit (2) is connected to the input end of the arranging unit (3), the output end of the arranging unit (3) is connected to the input end of the weight-based sorting unit (4), the output end of the identification unit (5) is connected to the input end of the packaging unit (6), the output end of the packaging unit (6) is connected to the input end of the binding unit (7), the output end of the binding unit (7) is connected to the input end of the printing and labeling unit (8), and the output end of the printing and labeling unit (8) is connected to the input end of the barcode sorting unit (9). The packaging unit (6) is a pillow-type packaging machine.

2. The winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying unit (1) consists of a hopper and a conveyor belt.

3. The winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The screening unit (2) is a tubular vibrating screen, which consists of a vibrator and a tubular screen bottom, and the gaps in the screen bottom are adjustable.

4. A winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arrangement unit (3) consists of a weighing sensor and three parallel conveyor belts, which can be independently adjusted in speed.

5. A winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The weight-based sorting unit (4) consists of a belt scale, sorting baffles and a conveyor belt.

6. A winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification unit (5) consists of a belt scale, a dark box, and lighting fixtures and a camera inside the dark box.

7. A winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The printing and labeling unit (8) consists of a printer and a labeling machine.

8. A winter fishing packaging and sorting system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The barcode sorting unit (9) consists of a conveyor belt, sorting baffles, barcode scanners and position detection sensors.