Automatic marking device for oysters

By designing an automatic labeling device for oysters, which utilizes chain conveying and the friction of a rotating disc for labeling, combined with an uncoiling machine to unfold the label and heat seal it, the problem of low efficiency and high cost of manual labeling in existing technologies has been solved, and efficient production of automated labeling has been achieved.

CN224546605UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-24UNIV OF JINAN
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
UNIV OF JINAN
Filing Date
2025-05-08
Publication Date
2026-07-24

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Technical Problem

The current oyster labeling process relies on manual operation, resulting in high human resource consumption, low efficiency, and high costs.

Method used

Design an automatic labeling device for oysters, including a frame, an uncoiling system, a robotic arm, and a rotating disk. Oyster shells are conveyed by a chain, and labels are applied using the friction of the rotating disk. The labels are then uncoiled by the uncoiling machine and heat-sealed using a resistance wire plate.

Benefits of technology

The process of spiking oysters has been automated, reducing manpower, improving production efficiency, and lowering costs.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic marking device of oyster, mainly includes hinge conveyer belt, uncoiler system, mechanical arm system and resistance wire board, hinge conveyer belt is by sprocket, oyster fixed shell, chain plate and motor composition. The impurity on oyster shell is cleaned thoroughly, then will oyster into oyster fixed shell, and oyster moves to the just below uncoiler with chain link, and the rotation of the rotating disc of motor b provides power adds the outermost layer trademark on oyster, and then oyster enters resistance wire board area and carries out heat sealing treatment. The motor c is installed in the forearm part of mechanical arm, and the axle end of motor c is equipped with a jaw, and the jaw is just clamping the central shaft of uncoiler, and realizes the radial extension of uncoiler shell through the jaw rotation on motor axle, thereby making trademark reach complete unfolding, and then repeats the process of marking and heat sealing, thereby realizes the complete flow of oyster marking.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of aquatic product spiking equipment, and in particular to an automatic spiking device for oysters. Background Technology

[0002] In coastal areas, oyster farmers rely heavily on oyster farming, production, processing, and sales as their economic pillar. Oysters are not only a popular seafood product for human consumption, but also used in high-end catering, as a raw material for health and beauty products, and possess certain medicinal value. When oysters mature, they need to be labeled to facilitate subsequent transportation, sales, and quality traceability. Traditionally, this process requires multiple people working together: oysters are removed from the farming area, others clean impurities from the shells, then labels are applied, they are conveyed to a heat-sealed box using a resistance wire, and finally, the labeled oysters are packed. However, this method not only consumes a large amount of human resources but also results in low production efficiency and high costs. In view of the above problems, the inventors of this case conducted in-depth research on this issue, leading to this invention. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide an automatic labeling device for oysters, which solves the problems of high labor cost and low efficiency in the existing oyster labeling process.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model adopts the following design scheme: an automatic oyster labeling device, including a frame and an uncoiling machine system. The frame is equipped with motor a, motor b, bearing seats, a robotic arm base, and a resistance wire plate. In the automatic oyster labeling device, motor a is fixed to the frame with bolts and nuts. Motor shaft a is connected to rotating shaft a via coupling a, and rotating shaft a is then connected to a sprocket. The sprocket meshes with a chain, and the movement of the chain realizes the conveying function of the oysters. Motor b is also fixed to the frame with bolts and nuts, and a rotating disk is mounted on its rotating shaft. The friction between the rotating disk and the label causes the label to fall. The base of the robotic arm is fixed to the frame with bolts and nuts, and motor c is mounted on the forearm of the robotic arm. Motor shaft c is connected to the central shaft of the uncoiling machine. The rotation of motor shaft c realizes the extension and retraction of the uncoiling machine shell, completing the label unfolding process. Two resistance wire plates are installed on the automatic oyster spiking equipment to heat-seal the spiked oysters, thus completing the entire oyster spiking process.

[0005] As a further optimization of the above technical solution, the chain link is provided with a through hole, and the bottom of the oyster shell is provided with a connecting post. By inserting the connecting post at the bottom of the oyster shell into the through hole on the chain link, the oyster shell and the chain link are fixedly connected. The oyster shells are installed on the chain links in a spaced-out manner.

[0006] As a further optimization of the above technical solution, the oyster's retaining shell is equipped with two elliptical rubber bands inside, with the major axes of these two rubber bands perpendicular to each other. This ensures that the oyster is placed vertically within the retaining shell, effectively preventing tilting.

[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the bottom of the motor shaft c is provided with a gripper, which holds the central shaft of the uncoiler and transmits the power of the motor c to the central shaft.

[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the central shaft of the uncoiler is connected to the inner holes of the collar a and collar b by a threaded fit. The actuator converts the rotational motion into linear displacement through the relative movement of the threaded pair, thereby realizing the radial extension of the uncoiler housing and thus realizing the unfolding of the trademark.

[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the uncoiler is equipped with a blocking ring, which is located directly below the trademark to prevent the rotating disc from carrying down multiple trademarks at once.

[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. Compared with the prior art, this oyster labeling device is equipped with an uncoiling system, which converts rotational motion into linear displacement through the relative motion of the threaded pair, thereby realizing the unfolding process of the label.

[0011] 2. Compared with the prior art, this oyster labeling device is equipped with an oyster fixing shell, which can keep the oyster upright, making it easy for the label to fall accurately, saving manpower and improving the practicality and convenience of the device.

[0012] 3. Compared with the prior art, this oyster labeling device is equipped with a rotating disk. A semi-cylinder with an arc length of 0.15 mm and a length the same as the width of the rotating disk is provided on the outer cylindrical surface of the rotating disk. The process of labeling the oyster is completed by the friction between the semi-cylinder and the outer surface of the label when the rotating disk rotates.

[0013] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a right-side view of the structure of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a front view schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure AA of this utility model; Figure 5 This is a partial cross-sectional schematic diagram of the structure BB of this utility model; Figure 6 Partial schematic diagram of the uncoiler and robotic arm of this utility model. Figure I .

[0016] 1. Oyster shell; 2. Rubber band; 3. Resistance wire plate; 4. Frame; 5. Motor a; 6. Motor b; 7. Robotic arm base; 8. Rotary joint; 9. Robotic arm upper arm; 10. Blocking ring; 11. Fastening ring; 12. Trademark; 13. Uncoiler housing; 14. Shaft collar b; 15. Central shaft; 16. Shaft collar a; 17. Robotic arm forearm; 18. Motor shaft c; 19. Motor c; 20. Gripper; 21. Rotary disk; 22. Bearing seat; 23. Rotating shaft a; 24. Coupling a; 25. Motor shaft a; 26. Chain link; 27. Rotating shaft b; 28. Motor shaft b; 29. ​​Coupling b; 30. Reflective cylinder; 31. Infrared sensor; 32. Connecting column; 33. Key. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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 embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0018] Please see Figures 1 to 6 As shown, this utility model discloses an automatic labeling device for oysters. The oyster labeling device mainly includes a frame 4, an uncoiling machine system, a robotic arm system, a hinged conveyor belt, a rotary table 21, and an infrared sensor 31.

[0019] A motor a5 is mounted on the left side of the frame 4 and is secured to the frame 4 by bolts and nuts. When the motor a5 runs, its power is first transmitted to the motor shaft a25, which then further transmits the power to the sprocket. The sprocket meshes with the chain, thereby driving the chain to move. Oyster shells 1 are mounted on the chain links 26. As the chain moves, these oyster shells 1 also move, ultimately fulfilling the function of conveying oysters from the oyster shells 1.

[0020] A motor b6 is installed on the left side of the frame 4. The motor shaft b28 is connected to the rotating shaft b27 via a coupling b29. A rotating disk 21 is installed on the rotating shaft b27. A semi-cylinder with an arc length of 0.15 mm is provided on the outer cylindrical surface of the rotating disk 21. The rotation of the motor b6 transmits power to the rotating disk 21. The friction between the semi-cylinder and the outer surface of the trademark 12 when the rotating disk 21 rotates completes the process of applying the trademark 12 to the oyster.

[0021] A key 33 is provided between the rotating disk 21 and the rotating shaft b 27 to prevent the rotating disk 21 from moving axially. A bearing seat 22 is provided on the side of the rotating shaft b 27 away from the motor shaft b 28 to provide support.

[0022] A robotic arm base 7 is located on the left side of the frame 4, and is fixed to the frame 4 by bolts and nuts. The robotic arm base 7 is connected to the robotic arm's upper arm 9 via a rotary joint 8, and the robotic arm's upper arm 9 is connected to the robotic arm's lower arm 17 using the same connection method. The robotic arm base 7 mainly provides support for the robotic arm's upper arm 9 and lower arm 17.

[0023] A motor c 19 is installed on the forearm 17 of the robotic arm. A gripper 20 is provided at the bottom of the motor shaft c 18. The gripper 20 holds the central shaft 15 of the uncoiler. The rotation of the motor c 19 transmits power to the central shaft 15, and then the uncoiler housing 13 is extended and retracted through the actuator of the uncoiler.

[0024] An uncoiler system is mounted on the frame 4 and secured to it with bolts and nuts. The uncoiler system is vertically positioned, and the outer surface of the central shaft 15 is threadedly connected to the inner holes of collars a 16 and b 14. The actuator utilizes the relative motion of the threaded pair to convert rotational motion into linear displacement, thereby pushing the uncoiler housing 13 to extend radially, ultimately unfolding the trademark.

[0025] The uncoiler is equipped with a blocking ring 10 located directly below the trademark 12. The diameter of the blocking ring 10 is slightly smaller than that of the trademark 12 and it has a certain thickness. Since the trademark is not fully unrolled and is in close contact with the trademark 12, the blocking ring 10 can prevent the rotating disk 21 from pulling down multiple trademarks at once. The uncoiler is also equipped with a fastening ring 11. The diameter of the fastening ring 11 is slightly larger than that of the trademark 12 and it is located at the mid-section of the trademark 12 to prevent the trademark 12 from shifting.

[0026] The frame 4 has resistance wire plates 3 on both sides to heat-seal the oysters after they have been tagged, thus completing the entire process of oyster tagged.

[0027] An infrared sensor 31 is installed on the left side of the frame 4, and a reflective cylinder 30 is provided on the outer side of the oyster-fixing shell 1. When the oyster-fixing shell 1 moves directly under the uncoiler, the infrared sensor 31 illuminates the reflective cylinder 30 and transmits a signal to motor a 5, causing motor a 5 to stop rotating. At the same time, motor b 6 starts rotating and drives the rotating disk 21. Through the friction between the rotating disk 21 and the trademark 12, the trademark 12 is applied to the oyster. Then motor b 6 stops rotating. At this time, motor c 19 controls the uncoiler shell 13 to expand outward, so that the trademark that is not fully unfolded reaches a fully unfolded state. Afterward, motor a 5 restarts, moving the next oyster forward to directly under the uncoiler, and repeating the above process.

[0028] The oyster labeling device only requires manual cleaning of impurities on the surface of the oyster shells. The oysters are then placed in the oyster fixing shell 1, and subsequent operations are completed automatically by the device. This process greatly reduces manual labor and significantly improves the efficiency of oyster labeling.

Claims

1. An automatic labeling device for oysters, mainly comprising a frame (4), a robotic arm base (7), a hinged conveyor belt, an uncoiling system, a robotic arm system, and a resistance wire plate, characterized in that: The hinge conveyor belt moves forward with the power provided by motor a (5). The hinge conveyor belt is equipped with an oyster fixing shell (1). Two oval rubber bands (2) are installed on the oyster fixing shell (1) to stabilize the oyster. When the work starts, the impurities on the oyster shell are cleaned, and then the oyster is placed in the oyster fixing shell (1). The oyster moves with the hinge conveyor belt to the bottom of the uncoiler. The rotating disk (21) powered by motor b (6) rotates to add the label (12) to the oyster. Then the oyster enters the resistance wire plate (3) for heat sealing treatment, and finally achieves the purpose of automatic labeling of the oyster.

2. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hinge conveyor belt has holes on the chain link (26), and the bottom of the oyster fixing shell (1) is provided with a connecting post (32). The chain link (26) is fixedly connected to the connecting post (32) of the oyster fixing shell (1). The oyster fixing shell (1) is spaced on the chain link (26). The motor a (5) gives the sprocket power to move forward, thereby realizing the function of conveying oysters.

3. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The central shaft (15) of the uncoiler is held by the gripper (20) on the forearm (17) of the robotic arm. The gripper (20) is located on the motor shaft (18) of the motor (19). The motor shaft (18) drives the central shaft (15) of the uncoiler to rotate. The outer surface of the central shaft (15) and the inner hole of the shaft ring a (16) and shaft ring b (14) are connected by a threaded fit. The actuator converts the rotational motion into linear displacement through the relative motion of the threaded pair, thereby realizing the radial extension of the outer shell (13) of the uncoiler and thus realizing the unfolding of the trademark.

4. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the uncoiler is provided with a blocking ring (10) slightly smaller than the diameter of the trademark (12) to prevent multiple trademarks from being pulled off at once when the rotating disk (21) rotates. A fastening ring (11) is provided on the bracket of the uncoiler to prevent the trademark (12) from shifting. An un-unrolled trademark is provided between the uncoiler housing (13) and the trademark (12), which can be fully rolled up by the radial extension of the uncoiler housing (13).

5. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm system consists of a robotic arm base (7), a robotic arm upper arm (9), and a robotic arm lower arm (17). A motor c (19) is installed on the robotic arm lower arm (17). The robotic arm base (7) and the robotic arm upper arm (9) are connected by a rotary joint (8). Similarly, the robotic arm lower arm (17) and the robotic arm upper arm (9) have the same connection method.

6. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor b (6) is connected to the rotating shaft b (27) via the coupling b (29). The rotating shaft b (27) is provided with a rotating disk (21). A key (33) is installed between the rotating shaft b (27) and the rotating disk (21) to prevent the rotating disk (21) from moving axially. A semi-cylinder with an arc length of 0.15 mm is provided on the outer cylindrical surface of the rotating disk (21). The friction between the semi-cylinder and the outer surface of the trademark (12) when the rotating disk rotates is used to complete the process of the trademark (12) falling.

7. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The resistance wire plate (3) is installed on the frame (4) to heat seal the trademark (12) on the oyster, thus completing the entire process of labeling the oyster.

8. The automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The motor a (5) is connected to the rotating shaft a (23) via the coupling a (24). The rotating shaft a (23) is connected to the sprocket. The motor a (5) drives the sprocket to rotate via the rotating shaft a (23), providing power for the movement of the oyster.

9. An automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: An infrared sensor (31) is installed on the frame (4), and a reflective cylinder (30) is provided on the oyster fixing shell (1). When the oyster fixing shell (1) moves directly below the central axis (15), the infrared sensor (31) illuminates the reflective cylinder (30) and transmits the signal to the motor a (5). The motor a (5) immediately stops rotating, and the motor b (6) drives the rotating disk (21) to rotate, so that the outermost trademark (12) on the uncoiler is added to the oyster. At the same time, the motor c (19) controls the uncoiler shell (13) to extend, so that the extension radius of other trademarks reaches the same radius as the outermost trademark (12). Then the motor a (5) transports the next oyster directly below the uncoiler and repeats the above process.

10. An automatic spiking device for oysters according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robotic arm base (7), motor a (5), motor b (6) and resistance wire plate (3) are connected and mounted on the frame (4) by bolts and nuts.