A built-in chain type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality detection device

By using an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device, and by using a binocular camera to acquire apple image information and adjust the position of the inspection module, the problem of low inspection accuracy caused by positioning deviation and posture difference is solved, and high-precision apple internal and external quality inspection is achieved.

CN224416708UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-26ZHEJIANG FORESTRY UNIVERSITY

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
ZHEJIANG FORESTRY UNIVERSITY
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-06-26

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Technical Problem

Existing apple quality inspection devices suffer from significant fluctuations in inspection accuracy due to factors such as positioning deviations in the conveyor mechanism, apple placement postures, and individual size differences. In particular, the accuracy of internal quality inspection is relatively low.

Method used

An internal and external quality inspection device for apples with an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail is used. It acquires apple image information in real time through a binocular camera, calculates its world coordinates, and adjusts the position of the inspection module in combination with a motion module to ensure that the internal and external quality inspection of apples is carried out in the best inspection environment.

Benefits of technology

It enables the automatic acquisition of the world coordinates of the center position of an apple without human intervention, improving the accuracy and stability of internal and external quality inspection of apples.

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Abstract

The patent discloses a kind of embedded chain type rectangular guide rail apple inside and outside quality detection device, including rack, embedded chain type rectangular guide rail conveying mechanism and apple inside and outside quality detection box three parts constitute, wherein:embedded chain type rectangular guide rail conveying mechanism is by apple, apple tray, embedded chain track, chain, sprocket, key, stepper motor, capacitive proximity sensor and side bend chain plate are constituted;Apple inside and outside quality detection box is by X, Y, Z axis movement module, controller, spectrometer, support plate, illuminating lamp, box, fixed block, halogen lamp, optical fiber probe, binocular camera, L type connecting plate and cross type connecting plate.The patent obtains the world coordinate information of apple center position by binocular camera, carries out calculation comparison with the preset best detection position information, accurately drives movement module adjustment detection module detection point, so that it is in the best detection position, improves the stability of apple internal quality detection performance, improves the precision of apple inside and outside quality detection.
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Technical Field

[0001] This patent relates to the field of apple quality inspection technology, specifically to an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device. Background Technology

[0002] As residents' living standards improve, market demands for apple quality are becoming increasingly stringent, driving the development of apple quality inspection equipment towards higher precision. Apple quality inspection encompasses two main dimensions: external and internal. External quality inspection relies on visual technology to analyze appearance features, while internal quality inspection primarily depends on spectral technology. However, the accuracy of internal inspection fluctuates significantly due to factors such as positioning deviations in the conveyor mechanism, apple placement posture, and individual size differences. To address this, an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail device for inspecting both internal and external apple quality has been developed. This device dynamically calibrates the spatial coordinates of the inspection unit based on the apple's center position, improving inspection accuracy by eliminating positional errors. It provides theoretical support and practical reference for building a more comprehensive apple quality inspection system and possesses significant practical application value. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this patent is to acquire apple image information in real time using a binocular camera, calculate the three-dimensional coordinate information of the apple in the world coordinate system through coordinate transformation, and the motion module can calculate and compare the three-dimensional coordinate information of the apple with the preset optimal detection position information to adjust the position of the internal and external quality detection module of the apple, providing the best detection environment for image detection and spectral detection, realizing high-precision detection of the internal and external quality of the apple, and changing the problem of the fixed position of the detection module in the previous internal and external quality detection device of apple, which led to unstable performance and low accuracy.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this patent adopts a technical solution of an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device, comprising three parts: a frame (1), an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail conveying mechanism (2), and an apple internal and external quality inspection box (3); wherein: the embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail conveying mechanism (2) consists of an apple (201), an apple tray (202), an embedded chain track (203), a chain (204), a sprocket (205), a flat key (206), a stepper motor (207), and a capacitive proximity sensor (208). The apple internal and external quality inspection box (3) consists of an X-axis motion module (301), a controller (302), a Y-axis motion module (303), a spectrometer (304), a Z-axis motion module (305), a support plate (306), a lighting lamp (307), a box body (308), a fixing block (309), a halogen lamp (310), a fiber optic probe (311), a binocular camera (312), an L-shaped connecting plate (313), and a cross-shaped connecting plate (314); the X-axis motion module (301) consists of a servo motor and a side bending chain plate (209); the ... The system consists of a motor (3011), a motor flange (3012), a coupling (3013), a ball screw support (3014), a ball screw (3015), a guide rail (3016), a stage (3017), and a base (3018); the X-axis motion module (301), the Y-axis motion module (303), and the Z-axis motion module (305) have identical structures; the halogen lamp (310), the fiber optic probe (311), and the binocular camera (312) are all mounted on a fixed block (309), and the halogen lamp (310)... The fiber optic probe (311) is positioned at the top, the binocular camera (312) is positioned at the bottom, the fixing block (309) is fixed on the platform of the Z-axis motion module (305), the base of the Z-axis motion module (305) is fixed on the platform of the Y-axis motion module (303) through the L-shaped connecting plate (313), the base of the Y-axis motion module (303) is fixed on the platform of the X-axis motion module (301) through the cross-shaped connecting plate (314), and the base of the X-axis motion module (301) is fixed on the frame (1) through the support plate (306).

[0005] The embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device is characterized in that: the lighting lamp (307) is installed on the top of the box (308) and placed between the apple tray (202) and the Z-axis motion module (305).

[0006] The embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device is characterized in that: a capacitive proximity sensor (208) is installed in the middle of the box, and the installation height is placed between the apple trays (202).

[0007] The embedded chain rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device is characterized in that: the apple tray (202) and the side bending chain plate (209) are both provided with two through holes, and the two are connected by rivets; when the apple tray (202) is transported to the middle part of the apple internal and external quality inspection box (3) and stops, there is only one apple tray (202) in the field of view of the binocular camera (312).

[0008] The beneficial effects of this patent are: this device can automatically acquire apple images without human intervention, identify the world coordinates of the apple's center position, compare them with the preset optimal detection position, and adjust the position of the detection module through the motion module to place the detection module in the optimal detection environment, thereby improving the stability of the detection module's detection performance and thus improving the detection accuracy of the apple's internal and external quality. Attached Figure Description

[0009] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this patent.

[0010] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the AA cross-sectional structure of this patent.

[0011] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the BB cross-sectional structure of this patent.

[0012] Figure 4 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of the structure of region C in this patent.

[0013] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the X-axis motion module structure of this patent. Detailed Implementation

[0014] The patent will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0015] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5This device consists of three parts: a frame (1), an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail conveyor mechanism (2), and an apple internal and external quality inspection box (3). The embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail conveyor mechanism (2) consists of an apple (201), an apple tray (202), an embedded chain track (203), a chain (204), a sprocket (205), a flat key (206), a stepper motor (207), a capacitive proximity sensor (208), and a side-bending chain plate (209). The apple internal and external quality inspection box (3) consists of an X-axis motion module (301), a controller (302), a Y-axis motion module (303), a spectrometer (304), a Z-axis motion module (305), and a support plate (306). 306), lighting lamp (307), housing (308), fixing block (309), halogen lamp (310), fiber optic probe (311), binocular camera (312), L-shaped connecting plate (313) and cross-shaped connecting plate (314); the X-axis motion module (301) is composed of servo motor (3011), motor flange (3012), coupling (3013), ball screw support seat (3014), ball screw (3015), guide rail (3016), stage (3017) and base (3018); the X-axis motion module (301), Y-axis motion module (303) and Z-axis motion module (305) have the same structure.

[0016] As shown in the attached figure, when the device is started, the device is controlled by the controller (302), and the lighting lamp (307) lights up accordingly. When an apple is placed randomly on an apple tray (202), the controller (302) will drive the stepper motor (207) to start rotating. The apple tray (202) on the traction chain (204) will slowly move into the apple internal and external quality inspection box (3). When the apple tray (202) reaches the location of the capacitive proximity sensor (208), the capacitive proximity sensor (208) will immediately capture the signal. After receiving the signal, the controller (302) will quickly instruct the stepper motor (207) to stop rotating and simultaneously turn on the binocular camera (312) to collect the image information of the apple. The controller (302) will accurately transmit this image data to the controller (302). The controller (302) will accurately analyze the image information of the apple based on the external image information of the apple and lock the world coordinates of the center position of the apple. Once the world coordinates of the center position of the apple are determined, the controller (302) will accurately drive the X-axis motion module (301), Y-axis motion module (303) and Z-axis motion module (305) to work together and intelligently and adaptively adjust the halogen lamp (310). The positions of the fiber optic probe (311) and binocular camera (312) are precisely positioned at the optimal detection point. After the positions are precisely adjusted, the binocular camera (312) is turned on to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the external quality of the apple, thus successfully completing the detection process of the external quality of the apple. Then, the lighting lamp (307) is turned off, and the spectrometer (304), halogen lamp (310) and fiber optic probe (311) are started in an orderly manner. At this time, the halogen lamp (310) stably emits near-infrared light, which is evenly irradiated on the outer surface of the apple. The fiber optic probe (311) keenly receives the near-infrared light reflected back from the apple skin and efficiently transmits these light signals to the spectrometer (304). The spectrometer (304) uses its high-precision spectral separation capability to finely separate the received reflected near-infrared light according to different wavelengths, deeply analyze the spectral characteristics, generate detailed spectral charts, and clearly present the intensity changes of light at each wavelength. Finally, these key analytical data are accurately transmitted to the controller (302). The controller performs in-depth analysis of the spectral data, thereby accurately completing the detection task of the internal quality of the apple.

Claims

1. An embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality inspection device, characterized by: The machine consists of three parts: a frame (1), an embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail conveyor mechanism (2), and an apple internal and external quality inspection box (3); wherein: the embedded chain-type rectangular guide rail conveyor mechanism (2) consists of an apple (201), an apple tray (202), an embedded chain track (203), a chain (204), a sprocket (205), a flat key (206), a stepper motor (207), a capacitive proximity sensor (208), and a side-bending chain plate (209); the apple internal and external quality inspection box (3) consists of an X-axis motion module. (301), controller (302), Y-axis motion module (303), spectrometer (304), Z-axis motion module (305), support plate (306), lighting lamp (307), housing (308), fixing block (309), halogen lamp (310), fiber optic probe (311), binocular camera (312), L-shaped connecting plate (313) and cross-shaped connecting plate (314); X-axis motion module (301) consists of servo motor (3011), motor flange (3012), and connecting plate (303). The structure consists of a shaft assembly (3013), a ball screw support (3014), a ball screw (3015), a guide rail (3016), a stage (3017), and a base (3018); the X-axis motion module (301), the Y-axis motion module (303), and the Z-axis motion module (305) have identical structures; the halogen lamp (310), the fiber optic probe (311), and the binocular camera (312) are all mounted on a fixed block (309), with the halogen lamp (310) on top and the fiber optic probe (311) on the bottom. The binocular camera (312) is positioned in the center, and the fixing block (309) is fixed on the platform of the Z-axis motion module (305). The base of the Z-axis motion module (305) is fixed on the platform of the Y-axis motion module (303) through the L-shaped connecting plate (313). The base of the Y-axis motion module (303) is fixed on the platform of the X-axis motion module (301) through the cross-shaped connecting plate (314). The base of the X-axis motion module (301) is fixed on the frame (1) through the support plate (306).

2. The inline chain type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lighting (307) is installed on the top of the housing (308) and placed between the apple tray (202) and the Z-axis motion module (305).

3. The inline chain type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The capacitive proximity sensor (208) is installed in the middle of the housing, with the installation height between the apple trays (202).

4. The inline chain type rectangular guide rail apple internal and external quality detection device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the apple tray (202) and the side-bending chain plate (209) have two through holes, which are connected and fixed to the chain (204) by rivets. When the apple tray (202) is transported to the middle part of the apple internal and external quality inspection box (3) and stops, there is only one apple tray (202) in the field of view of the binocular camera (312).