Down cluster counting device
By using a cluster separation assembly composed of an electrostatic emitter and interlaced plates, combined with an industrial camera, the precise separation and counting of clusters is achieved, solving the problem of inaccurate cluster counting in existing technologies and realizing efficient and accurate cluster statistics.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202521454869.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-11
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-28
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-07-11
AI Technical Summary
Existing technologies cannot achieve high-precision counting of down clusters, and traditional counting methods are prone to counting errors due to incomplete dispersion of down clusters.
The cluster separation component, consisting of an electrostatic emitter and interlaced plates, electrostatically attracts the clusters and uses a moving rod to drive the interlaced plates for mechanical combing. Combined with real-time high-definition shooting and image recognition by an industrial camera, it achieves precise separation and counting of the clusters.
It achieves efficient and accurate counting of the number of down clusters, avoiding omissions caused by uneven cluster division and counting errors caused by electrostatic adsorption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of down cluster counting devices, and particularly relates to a down cluster counting device. Background Technology
[0002] Down clusters are naturally occurring, tufted structures on the abdomens of waterfowl (such as ducks and geese), composed of a down core and radiating down filaments. Each cluster starts from a central "down core" and radiates outwards countless fine down filaments, which intertwine to form a three-dimensional, fluffy ball shape. This structure can trap a large amount of still air inside, which is the core reason why down has excellent warmth retention.
[0003] Down clusters are the core component of down products and a key indicator of down quality. Their structure, characteristics, and quality differences directly affect the warmth, loft, and comfort of the down. Accurate counting of down clusters is necessary during down production and testing. However, down clusters are lightweight and easily clump together. Traditional counting methods (such as manual sampling or simple sieving followed by counting) are prone to inaccurate cluster dispersion, leading to counting errors and failing to meet the demands of high-precision testing. Utility Model Content
[0004] This utility model addresses the problems in the prior art by proposing the following technical solution:
[0005] A down feather cluster counting device includes: a closed box, a conveyor belt, and a cluster-splitting assembly. The cluster-splitting assembly includes an electrostatic emitter and two interleaved plates. A movable rod is provided on the top of the interleaved plates. A limit rod is movably inserted into one end of each of the two movable rods. A lead screw is threaded onto the other end of each of the two movable rods. One end of the lead screw is connected to an external driving component, and the two threaded surfaces of the lead screw are arranged in opposite directions.
[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a connecting piece is provided on one side of the movable rod, and the connecting piece is grounded through a wire.
[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, a comparison plate is also included, which is fixedly connected to the sealed box, and the comparison plate is made of black transparent material.
[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the above technical solution, an industrial camera is also included, wherein the end of the industrial camera is provided with a macro lens, and the industrial camera is connected to an external computer via a circuit.
[0009] The surface of the interlaced plates is serrated, and the multiple serrations of two interlaced plates form a complete plane.
[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:
[0011] 1. After the stacked fluff clusters are attracted by electrostatics, two moving rods drive the staggered plates to perform precise and synchronous relative movements to mechanically comb them. This effectively avoids local omissions caused by uneven sorting force, and at the same time, it can achieve efficient sorting while ensuring the integrity of the fluff clusters, making the count of fluff clusters more accurate.
[0012] 2. After the fluff is separated, the interleaved plate continues to move and contact the connecting plate, which can remove the static electricity on the interleaved plate within a few seconds, allowing the fluff to fall automatically to complete the subsequent statistical work. This avoids the fluff being excessively attracted to the interleaved plate or the box wall due to static electricity, and solves the contradiction between static electricity-assisted fluff separation and fluff transportation. Attached Figure Description
[0013] Figure 1 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the overall structure of the embodiment;
[0014] Figure 2 The diagram shown is a top view of the flower-shaped component in the embodiment;
[0015] Figure 3 The diagram shown is a schematic representation of the various parts of the flower-shaped component in the embodiment.
[0016] In the diagram: 10. Enclosed box; 20. Conveyor belt; 30. Segmentation assembly; 31. Interlaced plate; 32. Moving rod; 33. Limiting rod; 34. Lead screw; 35. Connecting plate; 40. Contrast plate; 50. Industrial camera; 51. Macro lens. Detailed Implementation
[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the embodiments and the accompanying drawings.
[0018] Figures 1-3 The down feather counting device includes: a closed box 10, a conveyor belt 20, and a feather splitting assembly 30. The feather splitting assembly 30 includes an electrostatic emitter and two interlaced plates 31. The top of the interlaced plates 31 is provided with a moving rod 32. One end of the two moving rods 32 is movably inserted into a limit rod 33, and the other end of the two moving rods 32 is threaded with a lead screw 34. The first end is connected to an external driving component, and the two threaded surfaces of the lead screw 34 are arranged in opposite directions.
[0019] The surface of the interlaced piece 31 is provided with convex teeth, and the multiple convex teeth of the two interlaced pieces 31 form a complete plane.
[0020] After the stacked fluff clusters are attracted by electrostatics, the two moving rods 32 drive the staggered plates 31 to perform precise and synchronous relative movements to mechanically comb them. This effectively avoids local omissions caused by uneven sorting force, and at the same time, it can achieve efficient sorting while ensuring the integrity of the fluff clusters, making the count of fluff clusters more accurate.
[0021] Figures 1-3 In the middle, a connecting piece 35 is provided on one side of the moving rod 32, and the connecting piece 35 is grounded through a wire.
[0022] After separating the fluff, the interlacing plate 31 continues to move and contact the connecting plate 35, which can remove the static electricity on the interlacing plate 31 within a few seconds, allowing the fluff to fall automatically to complete the subsequent statistical work. This avoids the fluff from being excessively attracted to the interlacing plate 31 or the box wall due to static electricity, thus resolving the contradiction between static-assisted fluff separation and fluff transportation.
[0023] Figure 1 The system also includes a comparison plate 40, which is fixedly connected to the enclosed box 10. The comparison plate 40 is made of black transparent material.
[0024] It also includes an industrial camera 50, which has a macro lens 51 at its end and is connected to an external computer via a cable.
[0025] Working principle: The down fluffs to be counted are laid flat and fed into the enclosed box 10 by the conveyor belt 20. The enclosed box 10 can isolate external airflow and dust interference, ensuring that the down fluffs are processed in a stable environment. When the down fluffs are detected to be stacked, the electrostatic emitter works simultaneously to emit charges to the two interlaced plates 31, making them statically charged. The passing down fluffs are attracted to the two interlaced plates 31. The external drive component (such as a motor) drives the lead screw 34 to rotate. Because the two ends of the lead screw 34 are set in opposite directions, the two moving rods 32 move away from each other along the guide rod 33, and the stacked down fluffs are separated. When the interlaced plate 31 comes into contact with the corresponding connecting plate 35, the static electricity is quickly dissipated, and the interlaced plate 31 is no longer charged, causing the down fluffs to fall automatically. The dispersed single down fluffs move with the conveyor belt 20 to the position of the comparison plate 40. The comparison plate 40 is made of black transparent material - the black background can form a strong visual contrast with the white / light-colored down fluffs, and the transparency does not hinder the industrial camera 50 from taking pictures. The industrial camera 50 takes real-time high-definition pictures of the fluff clusters passing through the comparison plate 40 through the macro lens 51. The image signal is transmitted to an external computer. The computer counts the number of fluff clusters (excluding non-target objects such as broken fluff and impurities) through image recognition algorithms (such as contour detection and size screening), and finally outputs the counting result.
[0026] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it.
Claims
1. A down feather cluster counting device, characterized in that, include: The enclosure includes a box (10), a conveyor belt (20), and a flower-separating assembly (30). The flower-separating assembly (30) includes an electrostatic emitter and two interlaced plates (31). The top of each interlaced plate (31) is provided with a moving rod (32). One end of each moving rod (32) is movably inserted into a limit rod (33). The other end of each moving rod (32) is threaded with a lead screw (34). One end of the lead screw (34) is connected to an external drive unit, and the two threaded surfaces of the lead screw (34) are arranged in opposite directions.
2. The down cluster counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A connecting piece (35) is provided on one side of the movable rod (32), and the connecting piece (35) is grounded through a wire.
3. The down cluster counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a comparison plate (40), which is fixedly connected to the closed box (10), and the comparison plate (40) is made of black transparent material.
4. The down cluster counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes an industrial camera (50), which is equipped with a macro lens (51) at its end, and the industrial camera (50) is connected to an external computer via a line.
5. The down cluster counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the interlaced piece (31) is provided with convex teeth, and the multiple convex teeth of the two interlaced pieces (31) form a complete plane.