Color sorter with feed anti-blocking structure
By introducing a striking and stirring component into the color sorter, the problem of blockage caused by material agglomeration was solved, achieving smooth feeding and efficient color sorting.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- PINGCHANG COUNTY CHANGYUN RICE IND CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-04-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-12
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice processing technology, specifically a color sorter with a feeding anti-clogging structure. Background Technology
[0002] Rice processing is the process of converting paddy rice into edible rice, typically including steps such as cleaning, hulling, milling, polishing, and screening. Polishing and screening are also necessary to improve the quality and appearance of the rice. Color sorting technology plays a crucial role in rice processing. Through advanced optical imaging and image processing technology, it can accurately identify and remove impurities, broken rice, and rice with color variations, thus ensuring the high quality and consistency of the rice. Color sorters are widely used in modern rice processing plants, improving production efficiency, reducing manual labor, and ensuring the color and purity of the rice.
[0003] During the design process of this utility model, the following problems were discovered in the existing technology:
[0004] In general, color sorters may experience material agglomeration during the feeding process, which can cause blockages in the feed hopper. Additionally, material accumulation at the feed pipe can lead to insufficient flowability and further blockages, thus affecting subsequent color sorting efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a color sorter with a feeding anti-clogging structure to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a color sorter with a feeding anti-clogging structure, comprising a base, a color sorter body mounted on the top of the base, a feeding pipe mounted at the top center of the color sorter body, striking components mounted on both outer sides of the feeding pipe, a horizontal plate mounted on the top of the striking components, a feeding hopper mounted on the top of the feeding pipe and the horizontal plate, an adjusting component mounted on the upper inner side of the feeding hopper, and a stirring component mounted on the middle inner side of the feeding hopper.
[0007] The striking assembly includes support plates installed on both sides of the top of the color sorter body and fixed frames installed on both sides of the outside of the feed pipe. A limit frame is installed on one side of the support plate, and a first striking rod is horizontally installed through the center of one side of the limit frame. A connecting rod is installed on the bottom side of the first striking rod through a first connecting shaft. A second connecting shaft is vertically installed through the top side of the connecting rod. An eccentric gear is installed at the bottom of the second connecting shaft. The output shaft of a first motor is vertically installed through the inner side of the eccentric gear. A second striking rod is horizontally installed through one side of the fixed frame, and one side of the second striking rod horizontally passes through the inside of a spring and connects to the striking block.
[0008] The adjustment assembly includes fixed blocks installed on both sides of the upper part of one end of the feed hopper. A bidirectional lead screw is horizontally installed between the fixed blocks. One side of the bidirectional lead screw is connected to a handle. Threaded collars are installed on both sides of the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw. A connecting block is installed at one end of the outer side of the threaded collar. An adjustment plate is installed at one end of the connecting block.
[0009] The stirring assembly includes a connecting frame installed on the lower part of one side of the feed hopper. A second motor is installed on one side of the connecting frame. The output shaft of the second motor passes horizontally through the inside of the main gear and is connected to the main shaft. Main stirring rods are evenly installed on the outside of the main shaft. A secondary gear meshes with one end of the main gear. A secondary shaft is horizontally installed through the inside of the secondary gear. Secondary stirring rods are evenly installed on the outside of the secondary shaft.
[0010] More preferably, the striking components are provided in two sets and are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the feed tube.
[0011] More preferably, the first motor, the eccentric gear, and the second connecting shaft form a rotating structure, and a first slot with the same external dimensions as the first striking rod is provided at the center of one side of the limiting frame. The first striking rod and the connecting rod form a linkage structure through the cooperation of the first motor, the eccentric gear, the second connecting shaft, the first connecting shaft, and the first slot.
[0012] More preferably, the spring and the striking block form an elastic structure.
[0013] More preferably, the handle and the bidirectional lead screw form a rotating structure, and one end of the feed hopper is provided with a second slot that matches the external dimensions of the connecting block. The bidirectional lead screw and the threaded collar form a linkage structure through the cooperation of the connecting block and the second slot. At the same time, the two sides of the feed hopper are provided with a third slot that matches the external dimensions of the adjusting plate.
[0014] More preferably, the second motor, the main gear, and the main shaft form a rotating structure, and the main gear and the auxiliary gear form a meshing transmission structure, and the auxiliary gear and the auxiliary stirring rod form a rotating structure.
[0015] More preferably, the main stirring rods are arranged in a ring with the horizontal center line of the main shaft as the origin, and the auxiliary stirring rods are arranged in a ring with the horizontal center line of the auxiliary shaft as the origin.
[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0017] By adjusting the feed flow rate and speed, materials can be fed according to production volume, reducing the occurrence of blockages. When there are too many lumps of material, the stirring component can perform counter-stirring to break up the lumps and prevent them from becoming too large and causing blockages in the feed hopper. At the same time, the tapping component can perform reciprocating tapping motions on both sides of the feed pipe, which can break up materials that stick to and accumulate on the inner wall of the feed pipe, effectively increasing the flowability of the material and further enhancing the anti-blocking effect during material feeding. Attached Figure Description
[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded structure of the striking component of this utility model;
[0020] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment component structure of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the stirring assembly structure of this utility model.
[0022] In the diagram: 1. Base; 2. Color sorter body; 3. Feed pipe; 4. Impact assembly; 401. Support plate; 402. Limiting frame; 403. First impact rod; 404. First connecting shaft; 405. Connecting rod; 406. Second connecting shaft; 407. Eccentric gear; 408. First motor; 409. Fixing frame; 4010. Second impact rod; 4011. Spring; 4012. Impact block; 5. Horizontal plate; 6. Feed hopper; 7. Adjustment assembly; 701. Fixing block; 702. Two-way lead screw; 703. Handle; 704. Threaded collar; 705. Connecting block; 706. Adjustment plate; 8. Mixing assembly; 801. Connecting frame; 802. Second motor; 803. Main gear; 804. Main shaft; 805. Main mixing rod; 806. Secondary gear; 807. Secondary shaft; 808. Secondary mixing rod. Detailed Implementation
[0023] 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 skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0024] Please see Figures 1 to 4This utility model provides a technical solution: a color sorter with a feeding anti-clogging structure, including a base 1, a color sorter body 2 installed on the top of the base 1, a feeding pipe 3 installed at the top center of the color sorter body 2, a striking component 4 installed on both sides of the outer side of the feeding pipe 3, a horizontal plate 5 installed on the top of the striking component 4, a feeding hopper 6 installed on the top of the feeding pipe 3 and the horizontal plate 5, an adjusting component 7 installed on the upper inner side of the feeding hopper 6, and a stirring component 8 installed in the middle inner side of the feeding hopper 6.
[0025] The striking assembly 4 includes support plates 401 installed on both sides of the top of the color sorter body 2 and fixed frames 409 installed on both sides of the outside of the feed pipe 3. A limit frame 402 is installed on one side of the support plate 401. A first striking rod 403 is horizontally installed through the center of one side of the limit frame 402. A connecting rod 405 is installed on the bottom side of the first striking rod 403 through a first connecting shaft 404. A second connecting shaft 406 is vertically installed through the top side of the connecting rod 405. An eccentric gear 407 is installed at the bottom of the second connecting shaft 406. The output shaft of the first motor 408 is vertically installed through the inner side of the eccentric gear 407. A second striking rod 4010 is horizontally installed through one side of the fixed frame 409. One side of the second striking rod 4010 is horizontally installed through the inside of the spring 4011 and connected to the striking block 4012.
[0026] The adjusting assembly 7 includes fixed blocks 701 installed on both sides of the upper part of one end of the feed hopper 6. A bidirectional lead screw 702 is horizontally installed between the fixed blocks 701. One side of the bidirectional lead screw 702 is connected to the handle 703. Threaded collars 704 are installed on both sides of the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw 702. A connecting block 705 is installed at one end of the outer side of the threaded collar 704. An adjusting plate 706 is installed at one end of the connecting block 705.
[0027] The stirring assembly 8 includes a connecting frame 801 installed on the lower part of one side of the feed hopper 6. A second motor 802 is installed on one side of the connecting frame 801. The output shaft of the second motor 802 passes horizontally through the inner side of the main gear 803 and is connected to the main shaft 804. Main stirring rods 805 are evenly installed on the outside of the main shaft 804. A secondary gear 806 meshes with one end of the outer side of the main gear 803. A secondary shaft 807 is horizontally installed through the inner side of the secondary gear 806. Secondary stirring rods 808 are evenly installed on the outside of the secondary shaft 807.
[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, the striking components 4 are provided in two sets and are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the feed pipe 3.
[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the first motor 408, the eccentric gear 407 and the second connecting shaft 406 form a rotating structure, and a first slot with the same external dimensions as the first striking rod 403 is provided at the center of one side of the limiting frame 402. The first striking rod 403 and the connecting rod 405 form a linkage structure through the cooperation of the first motor 408, the eccentric gear 407, the second connecting shaft 406, the first connecting shaft 404 and the first slot.
[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the spring 4011 and the striking block 4012 form an elastic structure.
[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the handle 703 and the bidirectional lead screw 702 form a rotating structure, and one end of the feed hopper 6 is provided with a second slot that matches the external size structure of the connecting block 705. The bidirectional lead screw 702 and the threaded collar 704 form a linkage structure through the cooperation of the connecting block 705 and the second slot. At the same time, the two sides of the feed hopper 6 are provided with a third slot that matches the external size structure of the adjusting plate 706.
[0032] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the second motor 802, the main gear 803 and the main shaft 804 form a rotating structure, and the main gear 803 and the auxiliary gear 806 form a meshing transmission structure, and the auxiliary gear 806 and the auxiliary stirring rod 808 form a rotating structure.
[0033] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the main stirring rod 805 is arranged in a ring with the horizontal center line of the main shaft 804 as the origin, and the auxiliary stirring rod 808 is arranged in a ring with the horizontal center line of the auxiliary shaft 807 as the origin.
[0034] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the color sorter with an anti-clogging feeding structure operates as follows:
[0035] First, the material is poured into the feed hopper 6. The handle 703 can be rotated according to the required flow rate. The handle 703 drives the bidirectional lead screw 702 to rotate, causing the threaded collars 704 on both sides to move in opposite directions under the limiting action of the connecting block 705 and the second slot. This allows the adjusting plates 706 on both sides to slide within the third slot, thus adjusting the opening size of the feed hopper 6 and consequently, the feed flow rate and speed of the material. When there are lumps in the material, the second motor 802 can be turned on. The output shaft of the second motor 802 drives the main gear 803, the main shaft 804, and the main stirring rod 805 to rotate. The meshing transmission of the main gear 803 drives the secondary gear 806 to rotate, causing the main stirring rod 805 and the secondary stirring rod 808 to perform opposing stirring operations, breaking up the lumps and allowing the material to pass through the feed hopper. The feed pipe 3 enters the color sorter body 2 for color sorting. When material accumulates inside the feed pipe 3, causing blockage, the first motor 408 can be turned on. The output shaft of the first motor 408 can drive the eccentric gear 407 and the second connecting shaft 406 to rotate, thereby causing the connecting rod 405 to change angle. This causes the first striking rod 403 to move horizontally under the limiting action of the first slot, and then the first striking rod 403 to slide back and forth in the first slot, thereby reciprocating the striking block 4012. This causes the spring 4011 to undergo elastic deformation, causing the second striking rod 4010 and the striking block 4012 to reciprocate horizontally, thereby reciprocating the striking work on both sides of the outside of the feed pipe 3. This can disperse the material on the inner wall of the feed pipe 3, effectively increasing the flowability of the material and further enhancing the anti-blocking effect during material feeding.
[0036] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely preferred examples and are not intended to limit the utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A color sorter with a feed anti-clogging structure, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: A color sorter body (2) is installed on the top of the base (1). A feed pipe (3) is installed at the center of the top of the color sorter body (2). A knocking component (4) is installed on both sides of the feed pipe (3). A horizontal plate (5) is installed on the top of the knocking component (4). A feed hopper (6) is installed on the top of the feed pipe (3) and the horizontal plate (5). An adjusting component (7) is installed on the upper inner side of the feed hopper (6). A stirring component (8) is installed in the middle inner side of the feed hopper (6). The striking assembly (4) includes support plates (401) installed on both sides of the top of the color sorter body (2) and fixing brackets (409) installed on both sides of the outside of the feed pipe (3). A limiting bracket (402) is installed on one side of the support plate (401). A first striking rod (403) is horizontally installed through the center of one side of the limiting bracket (402). A connecting rod (405) is installed on the bottom side of the first striking rod (403) through a first connecting shaft (404). A second connecting shaft (406) is vertically installed through one side of the top of the first motor (408), and an eccentric gear (407) is installed at the bottom of the second connecting shaft (406). The output shaft of the first motor (408) is vertically installed through the inner side of the eccentric gear (407). A second striking rod (4010) is horizontally installed through one side of the fixing frame (409), and one side of the second striking rod (4010) is horizontally installed through the inside of the spring (4011) and connected to the striking block (4012). The adjustment assembly (7) includes fixed blocks (701) installed on both sides of the upper part of one end of the feed hopper (6). A bidirectional lead screw (702) is horizontally installed between the fixed blocks (701). One side of the bidirectional lead screw (702) is connected to a handle (703). Threaded collars (704) are installed on both sides of the outer side of the bidirectional lead screw (702). A connecting block (705) is installed at one end of the outer side of the threaded collar (704). An adjustment plate (706) is installed at one end of the connecting block (705). The stirring assembly (8) includes a connecting frame (801) installed on the lower part of one side of the feed hopper (6). A second motor (802) is installed on one side of the connecting frame (801). The output shaft of the second motor (802) passes horizontally through the inner side of the main gear (803) and is connected to the main shaft (804). The main stirring rods (805) are evenly installed on the outside of the main shaft (804). A secondary gear (806) meshes with the outer end of the main gear (803). A secondary shaft (807) is horizontally installed through the inner side of the secondary gear (806). A secondary stirring rod (808) is evenly installed on the outside of the secondary shaft (807).
2. The color sorter with an anti-clogging feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The striking components (4) are provided in two sets and are symmetrically distributed about the vertical center line of the feed pipe (3).
3. The color sorter with an anti-clogging feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first motor (408), the eccentric gear (407) and the second connecting shaft (406) form a rotating structure, and a first slot with the same external dimensions as the first striking rod (403) is provided at the center of one side of the limiting frame (402). The first striking rod (403) and the connecting rod (405) form a linkage structure through the cooperation of the first motor (408), the eccentric gear (407), the second connecting shaft (406), the first connecting shaft (404) and the first slot.
4. The color sorter with an anti-clogging feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The spring (4011) and the striking block (4012) form an elastic structure.
5. The color sorter with a feed anti-clogging structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The handle (703) and the bidirectional lead screw (702) form a rotating structure, and one end of the feed hopper (6) is provided with a second slot that matches the external size structure of the connecting block (705). The bidirectional lead screw (702) and the threaded collar (704) form a linkage structure through the cooperation of the connecting block (705) and the second slot. At the same time, the two sides of the feed hopper (6) are provided with a third slot that matches the external size structure of the adjusting plate (706).
6. The color sorter with an anti-clogging feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second motor (802), the main gear (803) and the main shaft (804) form a rotating structure, and the main gear (803) and the auxiliary gear (806) form a meshing transmission structure, and the auxiliary gear (806) and the auxiliary stirring rod (808) form a rotating structure.
7. The color sorter with an anti-clogging feeding structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The main stirring rod (805) is arranged in a ring with the horizontal center line of the main shaft (804) as the origin, and the auxiliary stirring rod (808) is arranged in a ring with the horizontal center line of the auxiliary shaft (807) as the origin.