An automatic weeding device for kelp seedling curtains

Abstract

This utility model discloses an automatic kelp seedling harvesting device, comprising an initial seedling collection box, a traction rope, a hanging pulley, a seedling rope collection winch, a horizontal track, a horizontal slider, and an automatic gripper. Through the coordinated operation of the automatic gripper and the horizontal slider, the device can simulate manual seedling pulling, achieving real-time and efficient kelp seedling separation while avoiding damage to the seedlings caused by manual operation. The device is also equipped with a conveyor belt and a kelp seedling collection assembly, automatically collecting and transporting the separated kelp seedlings to the collection box, significantly improving the processing efficiency of the kelp seedlings. This utility model significantly reduces labor intensity through automated operation, solving the problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity of traditional manual seedling harvesting methods, and providing an innovative solution for the mechanization of kelp farming.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of kelp production technology, and in particular to an automatic kelp seedling harvesting device. Background Technology

[0002] Kelp, also known as seaweed, is a perennial large edible algae. Its sporophyte is large, brown, flat and ribbon-like, consisting of blades, stalks and holdfasts. The holdfasts are rhizoid-like. The blades are composed of epidermis, cortex and medulla tissues. The lower part of the blade has sporangia with mucus cavities that can secrete slippery substances. The holdfasts have tree-like branches used to attach to seabed rocks. It grows in seas with low water temperatures. Kelp seedlings used in kelp farming are produced by artificially attaching kelp spores to seedling trays.

[0003] However, the current processing of kelp seedlings mainly relies on manual operation, which suffers from high labor intensity, low efficiency, and easy damage to the kelp seedlings. Furthermore, the lack of effective mechanized solutions restricts the modernization of kelp farming. Therefore, developing an automatic seedling harvesting device is of great significance for improving the production efficiency and economic benefits of kelp farming. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic weeding device for kelp seedling curtains, which can overcome the shortcomings of existing long seedling curtain weeding methods.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, an automatic kelp seedling harvesting device is provided, comprising a kelp seedling storage component, a seedling curtain rope storage winch, a lifting platform, and an initial seedling curtain storage box. A clamping component is installed on the upper side wall of the lifting platform, and a conveyor belt is installed on the upper side wall of the lifting platform and inside the clamping component. A horizontal track is installed on the top side of the gripping component, and several horizontal sliders are provided on the horizontal track. The horizontal sliders can move automatically on the horizontal track when they receive a signal. Each horizontal slider has an automatic gripper installed on its lower side wall. The automatic gripper opens and closes to grab the seedling curtain rope of the long seedling curtain body.

[0006] According to the aforementioned automatic kelp seedling harvesting device, the clamping assembly consists of two support frames. A fixed baffle is fixedly connected between the two support frames, and a movable baffle is slidably connected between the two support frames. Each support frame is equipped with an electric push rod, and the output end of each electric push rod is fixedly connected to the movable baffle. The electric push rod can push the movable baffle to move towards the fixed baffle, thereby fixing the kelp seedlings at the lower end of the main body of the long seedling curtain. At this time, the lifting platform performs multiple simulated manual seedling pulling operations. After the kelp seedlings are pulled down, the movable baffle returns to its original position, and the kelp seedlings fall onto the conveyor belt, which transports them to the kelp seedling collection box.

[0007] According to the aforementioned automatic kelp seedling harvesting device, soft silicone pads are fixedly connected to both the side wall of the fixed baffle near the movable baffle and the side wall of the movable baffle near the fixed baffle, increasing the friction of the contact surface and making it softer, thus minimizing damage to the kelp seedlings.

[0008] According to the aforementioned automatic kelp seedling harvesting device, the initial seedling curtain storage box contains a long seedling curtain body, and a traction rope is installed at the head of the long seedling curtain body. The traction rope is pulled to the seedling curtain rope storage winch via a hanging pulley.

[0009] According to the aforementioned automatic kelp seedling harvesting device, the kelp seedling collection component is located directly below the left end of the conveyor belt to collect the kelp seedlings falling from the conveyor belt.

[0010] This utility model has the following beneficial effects: 1. Compared with existing technologies, this utility model replaces traditional manual seedling harvesting with an automated device. The traction rope and winch automatically straighten the seedling curtain, and the clamping components precisely fix the kelp seedlings and simulate manual seedling pulling, reducing repetitive manual labor and making the operation more labor-saving and safer.

[0011] 2. Compared with existing technologies, the automatic grippers on the horizontal track accurately grab the seedling curtain rope, the lifting platform simulates the seedling pulling action, and the conveyor belt automatically transports the kelp seedlings to the storage box, realizing fully automated operation, saving time and improving production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0012] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments; Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automatic weeding device for kelp seedling curtains according to the present invention; Figure 2 This is a side view of the lifting platform in the automatic weeding device for kelp seedling curtains of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a top view schematic diagram of the lifting platform in the automatic weeding device for kelp seedling curtains of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lowering platform structure in an automatic weeding device for kelp seedling curtains according to this utility model.

[0013] Legend: 1. Kelp seedling storage assembly; 2. Seedling curtain rope storage winch; 3. Conveyor belt; 4. Hanging pulley; 5. Clamping assembly; 6. Automatic gripper; 7. Horizontal slider; 8. Horizontal track; 9. Long seedling curtain body; 10. Initial seedling curtain storage box; 11. Lifting platform; 12. Fixed baffle; 13. Movable baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0014] This section will describe in detail the specific embodiments of the present utility model. The preferred embodiments of the present utility model are shown in the accompanying drawings. The purpose of the drawings is to supplement the textual description with graphics, so that people can intuitively and vividly understand each technical feature and the overall technical solution of the present utility model, but they should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0015] Reference Figure 1-4 This utility model embodiment provides an automatic kelp seedling harvesting device, which includes a kelp seedling storage component 1, a seedling curtain rope storage winch 2, a lifting platform 11, and an initial seedling curtain storage box 10. A clamping component 5 is installed on the upper side wall of the lifting platform 11, and a conveyor belt 3 is installed on the upper side wall of the lifting platform 11 and inside the clamping component 5.

[0016] A horizontal track 8 is installed on the top side of the clamping assembly 5. Several horizontal sliders 7 are set on the horizontal track 8. The horizontal sliders 7 can automatically move on the horizontal track 8 upon receiving a signal. Sensors are equipped on the horizontal sliders 7. The system automatically adjusts the slider movement distance according to the position of the seedling curtain rope. An automatic gripper 6 is installed on the lower side wall of each slider. The gripper is driven by a cylinder to open and close. Sensors provide feedback on the clamping status after gripping. When the slider moves to the designated position, the gripper grabs the seedling curtain rope and straightens it, preparing for the subsequent weeding process.

[0017] The clamping component 5 consists of two support frames, with a fixed baffle 12 fixedly connected between the two support frames and a movable baffle 13 slidably connected between the two support frames. Each support frame is equipped with an electric push rod, and the output end of each electric push rod is fixedly connected to the movable baffle 13. The electric push rod can push the movable baffle 13 to move towards the fixed baffle 12, thereby fixing the kelp seedlings at the lower end of the long seedling curtain body 9. At this time, the lifting platform 11 performs multiple simulated manual pulling of the seedlings. After the kelp seedlings are pulled down, the movable baffle 13 returns to its original position, and the kelp seedlings fall onto the conveyor belt 3. The conveyor belt 3 transports them to the kelp seedling storage box 1. Soft silicone pads are fixedly connected to the side wall of the fixed baffle 12 near the movable baffle 13 and the side wall of the movable baffle 13 near the fixed baffle 12, which increases the friction of the contact surface and makes it softer, thus minimizing damage to the kelp seedlings.

[0018] The initial seedling curtain storage box 10 contains a long seedling curtain body 9. A traction rope is installed at the head of the long seedling curtain body 9. The traction rope is pulled to the seedling curtain rope storage winch 2 through the hanging pulley 4. The kelp seedling storage component 1 is located directly below the left end of the conveyor belt 3 to store the kelp seedlings falling from the conveyor belt 3. The seedling curtain rope storage winch 2 is driven by a motor.

[0019] Unless otherwise specified, the constituent units of this utility model are obtained from conventional commercial channels or manufactured by conventional methods. Their specific structure, working principle, and possible control methods and spatial arrangement methods can adopt conventional choices in the field and should not be regarded as the innovation of this utility model. This is understandable to those skilled in the art, and this utility model patent will not be further elaborated in detail.

[0020] Working principle: First, the main body 9 of the long seedling curtain is placed in the initial seedling curtain storage box 10, and a traction rope is fixed to the head of the main body 9. The traction rope is connected to the seedling curtain rope storage winch 2 via the hanging pulley 4. The winch starts and smoothly pulls out the seedling curtain. Then, the automatic gripper 6 grabs the seedling curtain rope, and the horizontal slider 7 is driven by a micro motor to move to the right to straighten it. The electric push rod of the clamping component 5 pushes the moving baffle 13 close to the fixed baffle 12. The soft silicone pad reduces damage while fixing the kelp seedlings. The lifting platform 11 simulates the action of manually pulling the seedlings, driving the clamping component 5 to move downwards, so that the kelp seedlings are released. Then the moving baffle 13 returns to its original position, and the kelp seedlings fall into the conveyor belt 3 and are finally transported to the kelp seedling storage component 1. At this time, the automatic gripper 6 releases and returns to its original position. The seedling curtain rope storage winch 2 starts to rotate and locks after being stored to the predetermined length. The operation is repeated.

[0021] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic seaweed long shoot curtain weeding device, characterized in that, The system includes a seaweed seedling storage component (1), a seedling curtain rope storage winch (2), a lifting platform (11), and an initial seedling curtain storage box (10). A clamping component (5) is installed on the upper side wall of the lifting platform (11), and a conveyor belt (3) is installed on the upper side wall of the lifting platform (11) and inside the clamping component (5). A horizontal rail (8) is installed on the upper side of the gripping component (5), and a number of horizontal sliders (7) are provided on the horizontal rail (8). An automatic gripper (6) is installed on the lower side wall of each horizontal slider (7).

2. The automatic seaweed long shoot curtain weeding device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (5) consists of two support frames. A fixed baffle (12) is fixedly connected between the two support frames, and a movable baffle (13) is slidably connected between the two support frames. Each support frame is equipped with an electric push rod, and the output end of each electric push rod is fixedly connected to the movable baffle (13).

3. The apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the apparatus is characterized by: The fixed baffle (12) near the side wall of the movable baffle (13) and the movable baffle (13) near the side wall of the fixed baffle (12) are both fixedly connected with soft silicone pads.

4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is characterized by: The initial seedling curtain storage box (10) contains a long seedling curtain body (9), and a traction rope is installed at the head of the long seedling curtain body (9). The traction rope is pulled to the seedling curtain rope storage winch (2) through the hanging pulley (4).

5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the apparatus is characterized by: The kelp seedling storage component (1) is located directly below the left end of the conveyor belt (3).

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