Wide field of view color sorter
By introducing a fixing mechanism consisting of a limit plate, slider, transmission rod, pull plate, and spring into the color sorter, the problem of complex camera disassembly in existing color sorters is solved, enabling tool-free quick disassembly and assembly and improving maintenance convenience.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- YICHENG HEXINYUAN AGRICULTURAL CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-06-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-26
AI Technical Summary
The installation and removal of cameras in existing color sorters are complicated and require tools, making maintenance inconvenient.
The design incorporates a color sorting box, mounting base, connecting rod, and fixing mechanism. Through the cooperation of limit plate, slider, transmission rod, pull plate, and spring, the color sorting camera can be quickly assembled and disassembled without the aid of tools.
It enables quick assembly and disassembly of the color sorter, improving maintenance convenience and efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of color sorter technology, and in particular to a wide field of view color sorter. Background Technology
[0002] A color sorter is a device that automatically separates discolored particles from granular materials based on differences in their optical properties using photoelectric technology. The working principle is as follows: the material to be sorted enters the machine from the top hopper. Vibration from a vibrator causes the material to slide down a channel, accelerating its descent into the observation area of the sorting chamber, passing between a camera and a background plate. Under the influence of a light source, the system generates an output signal based on the intensity and color change of the light, driving a solenoid valve to blow out discolored particles into the waste chamber of the receiving hopper, while the good particles continue to fall into the finished product chamber of the receiving hopper.
[0003] The color sorters used in the prior art have a camera installed on the front and back sides of the material to be sorted, which is prone to various situations of missed or over-sorting, resulting in poor color sorting effect. In response to the above problems, the document with application number: 201420639790.3 discloses a color sorting box with dual cameras, which includes two color sorting boxes arranged at the front and back. Each color sorting box has a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate inside. The first camera is mounted on the first mounting plate, and the second camera is mounted on the second mounting plate. The second mounting plate is located at the lower end of the first mounting plate and the included angle between the two is 160-165 degrees.
[0004] However, a thorough reading of the aforementioned patent documents reveals the following shortcomings: In actual use, the camera is typically installed in the color sorter box using fixing bolts. However, fixing the camera with bolts not only complicates the camera assembly and disassembly process but also requires tools, significantly reducing the convenience for staff to maintain the camera, and there is room for improvement.
[0005] Therefore, this application proposes a wide-field recognition color sorter to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content
[0006] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a wide-field recognition color sorter.
[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:
[0008] A wide-view color sorter includes a color sorting box, a color sorting camera, and a fixing mechanism disposed within the color sorter.
[0009] Two color sorting cameras are respectively installed on both sides of the color sorting box. A mounting plate is fixedly connected to the color sorting camera. Two connecting rods are fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate. A mounting seat is inserted into each of the two connecting rods. The two mounting seats are welded to the color sorting box. The two connecting rods are connected to the two mounting seats through the fixing mechanism.
[0010] The fixing mechanism includes a limiting plate, a slider, a moving plate, a transmission rod, a pull plate, a spring, and a hand screw. The mounting base has two grooves, each with a limiting plate welded to it. Both limiting plates are engaged with the connecting rod. Through the cooperative design of the color sorting box, the mounting base, the connecting rod, and the fixing mechanism, the color sorting camera can be quickly disassembled and assembled without tools, greatly improving the convenience of maintaining the color sorting camera.
[0011] Specifically, each of the two limiting plates is slidably connected to one side of a slider, and each of the two sliders is slidably connected to a movable plate. The two movable plates slide within the two grooves respectively, and the two sliders can pull the two limiting plates outward.
[0012] Specifically, each of the two sliders 1 is slidably connected to one side of a slider 2, and the two sliders 2 are respectively fixedly connected to the two moving plates. Through the transmission of the two sliders 2, the two moving plates can drive the two sliders 1 to move synchronously.
[0013] Specifically, each of the two movable plates has a transmission rod fixedly connected to one side. Both transmission rods are slidably connected to the mounting base. One end of each transmission rod passes through the mounting base. One end of each transmission rod is fixedly connected to the same pull plate, which is in contact with the mounting base. The two transmission rods and the pull plate can drive the two movable plates synchronously.
[0014] Specifically, a second groove is provided on one side of the mounting base, and a spring is fixedly installed in the second groove. One end of the spring is fixedly connected to one side of the pull plate. The pull plate can be restored to its original shape by the elastic potential energy of the spring, and the two limiting plates can be restored to their original shape by the toughness of the limiting plates themselves.
[0015] Specifically, a hand-tightening screw is threaded onto the pull plate, and one end of the hand-tightening screw is threaded onto the mounting base to limit and fix the pull plate.
[0016] Specifically, the connecting rod has two slots, and the two limiting plates are respectively engaged with the two slots. Through the interaction between the two limiting plates and the two slots, the connecting rod is fixed in a limited position.
[0017] Specifically, both limiting plates are flexible, which allows them to deform under the force of the two sliders, thereby achieving the effect of separating the two limiting plates from the two slots. The two slots and the limiting plates are symmetrical.
[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0019] This utility model discloses a wide-view color sorter. Through the cooperative design of the color sorting box, mounting base, connecting rod and fixing mechanism, the color sorting camera can be quickly disassembled and assembled without the aid of tools, which greatly improves the convenience of maintaining the color sorting camera. Attached Figure Description
[0020] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary. The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., shown in this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification for those skilled in the art to understand and read, and are not intended to limit the conditions under which this utility model can be implemented. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance, and any modification of the structure, change of the proportional relationship, or adjustment of the size is not permitted.
[0021] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a wide-view color sorter proposed in this utility model;
[0022] Figure 2 This is an assembly diagram of a wide-view color sorter proposed in this utility model;
[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the anatomical structure of a wide-field recognition color sorter proposed in this utility model;
[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A;
[0025] Figure 5 An exploded view of a wide-field recognition color sorter proposed in this utility model;
[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the fixing mechanism structure of a wide-view color sorter proposed in this utility model;
[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the assembly between the mounting base and the mounting plate.
[0028] In the diagram: 1. Color sorter; 2. Mounting base; 3. Mounting plate; 4. Color sorter camera; 5. Fixing mechanism; 6. Connecting rod; 51. Limiting plate; 52. Slider 1; 53. Moving plate; 54. Transmission rod; 55. Pull plate; 56. Spring; 57. Hand screw. Detailed Implementation
[0029] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. 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.
[0030] Reference Figures 1-7 A wide-view color sorter includes a color sorting box 1, a color sorting camera 4, and a fixing mechanism 5, all housed within the color sorter.
[0031] Two color sorting cameras 4 are respectively installed on both sides of the color sorting box 1. A mounting plate 3 is fixedly connected to each color sorting camera 4. Two connecting rods 6 are fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate 3. Mounting seats 2 are inserted into each of the two connecting rods 6. Both mounting seats 2 are welded to the color sorting box 1. The two connecting rods 6 are connected to the two mounting seats 2 via a fixing mechanism 5. By fixing two color sorting cameras 4 on both sides of the color sorting box 1, the field of view for raw material identification is increased, thereby achieving a wide field of view for color sorting. The installation angle and specific structure of the four color sorting cameras 4 can be referred to in the prior art application with application number 201420639790.3, which will not be elaborated further. During the color sorting process, the material enters the color sorting machine through the feed inlet and is conveyed to the color sorting box 1 by the guide plate, allowing the material to pass through the color sorting box 1. During this process, the material is color sorted by the four color sorting cameras 4.
[0032] The fixing mechanism 5 includes a limiting plate 51, a slider 52, a moving plate 53, a transmission rod 54, a pull plate 55, a spring 56, and a hand screw 57. The mounting base 2 has two grooves, and each groove has a limiting plate 51 welded to it. Both limiting plates 51 are engaged with the connecting rod 6. Through the cooperative design between the color sorting box 1, the mounting base 2, the connecting rod 6, and the fixing mechanism 5, the color sorting camera 4 can be quickly disassembled and assembled without the aid of tools, which greatly improves the convenience of maintaining the color sorting camera 4.
[0033] In this method, a slider 52 is slidably connected to one side of each of the two limiting plates 51, and a movable plate 53 is slidably connected to each of the two sliders 52. The two movable plates 53 slide in the two grooves respectively. The two sliders 52 can achieve the effect of pulling the two limiting plates 51 outward.
[0034] In this method, two sliders are slidably connected to one side of each of the two sliders 52. The two sliders 52 are fixedly connected to the two moving plates 53 respectively. Through the transmission of the two sliders 52, the two moving plates 53 can drive the two sliders 52 to move synchronously.
[0035] In this method, a transmission rod 54 is fixedly connected to one side of each of the two movable plates 53. Both transmission rods 54 are slidably connected to the mounting base 2. One end of each transmission rod 54 passes through the mounting base 2. The same pull plate 55 is fixedly connected to one end of each transmission rod 54. The pull plate 55 is in contact with the mounting base 2. Through the action of the two transmission rods 54 and the pull plate 55, the two movable plates 53 can be synchronously driven.
[0036] In this method, a groove 2 is provided on one side of the mounting base 2, and a spring 56 is fixedly installed in the groove 2. One end of the spring 56 is fixedly connected to one side of the pull plate 55. The pull plate 55 can be restored to its original shape by the elastic potential energy of the spring 56, and the two limit plates 51 can be restored to their original shape by the toughness of the two limit plates 51 themselves.
[0037] In this method, a hand screw 57 is threaded onto the pull plate 55, and one end of the hand screw 57 is threaded onto the mounting base 2 for limiting and fixing the pull plate 55.
[0038] In this method, the connecting rod 6 has two slots, and the two limiting plates 51 are respectively engaged with the two slots. Through the interaction between the two limiting plates 51 and the two slots, the connecting rod 6 is fixed and limited.
[0039] In this method, both limiting plates 51 are flexible, which makes it easy for the two limiting plates 51 to deform under the force of the two sliders 52, thereby achieving the effect of separating the two limiting plates 51 from the two slots. The two slots and the limiting plates 51 are symmetrical.
[0040] Working principle: When in use, first, turn the hand screw 57 to disengage it from the mounting base 2, thereby releasing the limiting position of the pull plate 55;
[0041] Then, by pulling the pull plate 55, the two transmission rods 54 drive the two moving plates 53 to move synchronously a certain distance in the two grooves, and the spring 56 is stretched. At the same time, the two moving plates 53 drive the two sliders 52 to move synchronously through the transmission of the two sliders 2. Meanwhile, the two sliders 52 slide on the two limiting plates 51 and apply an outward pulling force to the two limiting plates 51. At this time, since the two limiting plates 51 are both tough, they can deform to a certain extent and disengage from the two slots on the connecting rod 6, thereby releasing the limiting effect on the connecting rod 6.
[0042] Afterwards, pulling the connecting rod 6 out of the mounting base 2 will allow for quick disassembly of the corresponding color sorting camera 4; conversely, pulling it out will allow for quick installation of the color sorting camera 4.
[0043] The technological advancement of this invention compared to the prior art is that the color sorting camera 4 can be quickly disassembled and installed without the need for additional tools through the cooperation of various components, thereby facilitating the maintenance of the color sorting camera 4 by staff, greatly improving convenience and efficiency, and having a simple structure and higher practicality.
Claims
1. A wide field of view color sorter, characterized in that, It includes a color sorting box (1), a color sorting camera (4), and a fixing mechanism (5) installed inside the color sorter; Two color sorting cameras (4) are respectively installed on both sides of the color sorting box (1). A mounting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the color sorting camera (4). Two connecting rods (6) are fixedly connected to one side of the mounting plate (3). A mounting seat (2) is inserted into each of the two connecting rods (6). The two mounting seats (2) are welded to the color sorting box (1). The two connecting rods (6) are connected to the two mounting seats (2) through the fixing mechanism (5). The fixing mechanism (5) includes a limiting plate (51), a slider (52), a moving plate (53), a transmission rod (54), a pull plate (55), a spring (56), and a hand screw (57). The mounting base (2) has two grooves, and each groove is welded with a limiting plate (51). Both limiting plates (51) are engaged with the connecting rod (6).
2. A wide field color sorter according to claim 1, wherein, Each of the two limiting plates (51) is slidably connected to a slider (52) on one side, and each of the two sliders (52) is slidably connected to a moving plate (53). The two moving plates (53) slide within the two grooves respectively.
3. A wide field color sorter according to claim 2, wherein, Each of the two sliders (52) is slidably connected to a second slider on one side, and the two second sliders are respectively fixedly connected to the two movable plates (53).
4. A wide field color sorter according to claim 3, wherein, One side of each of the two movable plates (53) is fixedly connected to a transmission rod (54), and both transmission rods (54) are slidably connected to the mounting base (2).
5. A wide field discerning color sorter according to claim 4, characterized in that, One end of each of the two transmission rods (54) passes through the mounting base (2), and one end of each of the two transmission rods (54) is fixedly connected to the same pull plate (55), which is in contact with the mounting base (2).
6. A wide field discerning color sorter according to claim 5, wherein, The mounting base (2) has a groove 2 on one side, and a spring (56) is fixedly installed in the groove 2. One end of the spring (56) is fixedly connected to one side of the pull plate (55).
7. A wide field discerning color sorter according to claim 6, characterized in that, A hand screw (57) is threaded onto the pull plate (55), and one end of the hand screw (57) is threaded onto the mounting base (2).
8. A wide-field-of-view color sorter according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting rod (6) has two slots, and the two limiting plates (51) are respectively engaged with the two slots.
9. A wide-field-of-view color sorter according to claim 8, characterized in that, Both of the aforementioned limiting plates (51) are resilient.
10. A wide-field-of-view color sorter according to claim 8, characterized in that, The two slots and the limiting plate (51) are symmetrical to each other.