Clamp, conveying device and plant testing system

Abstract

The application relates to a clamp, a conveying device and a plant phenotyping system, comprising a conveying line, a clamp, an image acquisition device and a controller. The conveying line comprises a power mechanism and a transmission member. The clamp is connected with the transmission member, and the clamp is used for clamping a plant. The image acquisition device is used for acquiring the image of the plant. After the clamp clamps the plant, the controller controls the power mechanism to work, correspondingly drives the transmission member to move, and then drives the plant clamped by the clamp to move to an image acquisition position, and the image acquisition device acquires the image of the plant. Based on the image of the plant, various key phenotype data such as plant height, pod number, node number and branch number can be accurately obtained, and full-dimensional accurate crop phenotype information recognition is realized. As can be seen, the degree of automation is high, and the efficiency is high. In addition, the plant can be clamped by the clamp, and then move along the conveying line under the drive of the transmission member, so that the plant can be cultivated without adopting the way of potting and without being loaded by a pot body and moving along the conveying line, so that the operation efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of breeding equipment technology, and in particular to a clamp, a conveying device and a plant testing system. Background Technology

[0002] Research on crop breeding requires the measurement and analysis of various phenotypic parameters throughout the entire growth period of crops. By combining phenotypic analysis with factors such as plant growth and development, genetic variation, and environment, valuable information can be provided for crop breeding, and strong data support can be provided to promote improved plant architecture and management.

[0003] In related technologies, crops including but not limited to soybeans, rice, corn, and wheat are typically assessed through manual observation and recording. However, manual crop assessment is inefficient, labor-intensive, and subjective, resulting in low data consistency and failing to guarantee the standardization and accuracy of the assessment data.

[0004] Based on this, some researchers have proposed cultivating plants in pots, with the pots containing the plants. This facilitates the transport of the cultivated plants, pots and all, to the imaging location. Images of the plants are then captured at the imaging location, and the plants are examined using machines based on these images. While machine-based identification can standardize the identification data and improve accuracy, the independent cultivation of each plant in pots leads to a longer identification cycle, and the pots occupy a significant amount of space, without substantially improving the detection efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0005] Therefore, it is necessary to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies and provide a clamp, conveying device and plant testing system that can improve work efficiency.

[0006] On one hand, this application provides a clamp, including an elastic clamping member and a fixing base. The elastic clamping member is connected to the fixing base and is used to clamp the plant. The elastic clamping member includes a connecting part and two clamping arms connected to the connecting part. The two clamping arms are spaced apart, and each of the two clamping arms has a recess that is opposite to each other. The two recesses are positioned opposite each other. The fixing base is used to connect to the conveyor line of the conveying device.

[0007] In one embodiment, the clamping arm includes a first connecting arm, a second connecting arm, and a third connecting arm connected in sequence. The first connecting arm is connected to the connecting portion. The first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are arranged at an angle. The third connecting arm and the second connecting arm are arranged at an angle. The two third connecting arms are arranged at intervals relative to each other, and the recess is formed in the third connecting arm.

[0008] In one embodiment, the angle between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm is 60° to 120°, and the angle between the second connecting arm and the third connecting arm is 60° to 120°; and / or, the elastic clamping member is a metal sheet or a plastic sheet.

[0009] In one embodiment, there are at least two elastic clamping members, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the vertical direction and are all connected to the fixing base.

[0010] In one embodiment, the clamp further includes a fixing member for securing the plant's information tag, the fixing member being connected to the elastic clamping member.

[0011] On the other hand, this application also provides a conveying device, including the aforementioned clamp, and a conveying line, the conveying line including a power mechanism and a transmission component, the power mechanism being connected to the transmission component; the clamp being connected to the transmission component.

[0012] In one embodiment, the conveyor line further includes a mounting member connected to the transmission member; the mounting member has a first suspension member with a first anti-detachment portion; the fixing base has a first mating hole, the first mating hole including a first insertion portion and a first limiting portion, the first insertion portion communicating with the first limiting portion, the first anti-detachment portion passing through the first insertion portion, and the first suspension member moving from the first insertion portion to the first limiting portion, wherein when the first suspension member moves to the first limiting portion, the first anti-detachment portion engages with the first limiting portion; or...

[0013] The conveyor line also includes an installation component connected to the transmission component; the fixed base is provided with a second suspension component, the second suspension component being provided with a second anti-detachment part; the installation component is provided with a second mating hole, the second mating hole including a second insertion part and a second limiting part, the second insertion part communicating with the second limiting part, the second anti-detachment part being able to pass through the second insertion part, and the second suspension component being able to move from the second insertion part to the second limiting part, when the second suspension component moves to the second limiting part, the second anti-detachment part and the second limiting part are locked in a limiting engagement.

[0014] In one embodiment, the clamp and the mounting member are magnetically engaged along the arrangement direction of the first insertion portion and the first limiting portion; or, the clamp and the mounting member are magnetically engaged along the arrangement direction of the second insertion portion and the second limiting portion.

[0015] In one embodiment, the conveying device further includes a rotating mechanism connected between the clamp and the transmission member, the rotating mechanism being used to drive the clamp to rotate.

[0016] In another aspect, this application also provides a plant evaluation system, which includes the aforementioned conveying device, as well as an image acquisition device and a controller; the image acquisition device is used to acquire images of the plant; the image acquisition device and the power mechanism are both electrically connected to the controller.

[0017] The aforementioned clamp, conveying device, and plant selection system, when loading plants onto the clamp, allow the plant roots to be engaged between the two clamping arms. The plant roots are firmly fixed within the area formed by the two recessed parts, resulting in high clamping stability and preventing detachment. Furthermore, opening the two clamping arms allows the plant to be removed from the elastic clamping components. After the plant is installed in the clamp, the clamp is mounted on the conveyor line of the conveying device via a fixing seat. This facilitates the fixation of plants to the clamp and enables rapid loading and unloading of plants, thereby improving operational efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a plant testing system according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural diagram of the hidden darkroom in the plant testing system.

[0020] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Another structural diagram of the structure shown.

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point A.

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 4 The diagram shows the disassembled structure of the fixture and mounting components.

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 5 The structure diagram of the fixture in the structure shown.

[0024] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of a plant testing system according to another embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of a plant testing system according to another embodiment of this application.

[0026] 10. Conveyor line; 11. Transmission component; 12. Guide rail; 121. Loading position; 122. Image acquisition position; 123. Unloading position; 124. Waiting position; 13. Mounting component; 131. First suspension component; 1311. First anti-detachment part; 132. Movable hole; 133. First magnetic plate; 14. Guide roller; 20. Clamp; 21. Elastic clamping component; 211. Connecting part; 212. Clamping arm; 2120. Recess; 2121. First connecting arm; 2122. Second connecting arm; 2123. Third connecting arm; 22. First mating hole; 221. First limiting part; 222. First insertion part; 23. Second magnetic plate; 24. Fixing component; 30. Image acquisition device; 40. Plant; 50. Rotating mechanism; 60. Support frame; 70. Mounting base; 80. Darkroom; 90. Information tag. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0028] See Figures 1 to 3 , Figure 1 A structural diagram of a plant testing system according to an embodiment of this application is shown. Figure 2 It shows Figure 1 The structure diagram of the hidden darkroom 80 is hidden in the plant testing system. Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 Another structural view of the structure shown. An embodiment of this application provides a plant cultivation system, including: a conveyor line 10, a clamp 20, an image acquisition device 30, and a controller. The conveyor line 10 includes a power mechanism and a transmission component 11. The power mechanism is connected to the transmission component 11, and the power mechanism includes, but is not limited to, a motor, which drives the transmission component 11 to periodically reciprocate. The clamp 20 is connected to the transmission component 11 and is used to clamp the plant 40. The image acquisition device 30 is used to acquire images of the plant 40. Both the image acquisition device 30 and the power mechanism are electrically connected to the controller.

[0029] In the aforementioned plant identification system, after the clamp 20 clamps the plant 40, the controller controls the power mechanism to operate. The power mechanism drives the transmission component 11 to move, and the transmission component 11 correspondingly moves the plant 40 held by the clamp 20 to the image acquisition position 122. Then, the image acquisition device 30 acquires an image of the plant 40. Based on the image of the plant 40, various key phenotypic data such as plant height, number of pods, number of nodes, and number of branches can be accurately obtained, achieving comprehensive and accurate crop phenotypic information recognition. Therefore, manual identification is unnecessary, the system has a high degree of automation, and high operational efficiency. Furthermore, the plant 40 can be clamped by the clamp 20 and then moved along the conveyor line 10 under the drive of the transmission component 11, thus eliminating the need for potted cultivation and loading into containers for movement along the conveyor line 10, further improving operational efficiency.

[0030] In this embodiment, the images acquired by the image acquisition device 30 can be transmitted to the controller. The controller can recognize the images and obtain the required phenotypic parameters of the plant 40 based on the images. Alternatively, the images acquired by the image acquisition device 30 can also be transmitted to an external device. External devices can be various electronic devices such as computers, mobile phones, and tablets. The external device can be used to recognize the images and obtain the required phenotypic parameters of the plant 40 based on the images.

[0031] For example, the conveyor line 10 also includes a guide rail 12, which is, for example, a circular track. Driven by the power mechanism, the transmission component 11 reciprocates periodically along the track, exhibiting high stability and enabling batch image acquisition of plants 40. Specifically, after the plants 40 are connected to the transmission component 11 via the clamp 20 at the loading position 121, the transmission component 11 drives the plants 40 held by the clamp 20 to continue moving along the track. After passing the image acquisition position 122, the plants 40 reach the unloading position 123. The working method of the plant evaluation system includes: a loading step, in which the plants 40 are connected to the transmission component 11 via the clamp 20 at the loading position 121 and move along the track with the transmission component 11; an image acquisition step, in which the image acquisition device 30 acquires an image of the plants 40 when the plants 40 move to the image acquisition position 122, thus realizing image acquisition; and an unloading step, in which the plants 40 are removed from the clamp 20 when they continue to move to the unloading position 123.

[0032] Optionally, the loading position 121 and the unloading position 123 can be two independent positions or the same position. When the loading position 121 and the unloading position 123 are two independent positions, it can also be understood that the loading position 121 and the unloading position 123 are spaced apart along the movement direction of the transmission component 11. Loading is performed at the loading position 121, and unloading is performed at the unloading position 123. The two are independent and do not interfere with each other. When the loading position 121 and the unloading position 123 are the same position, the loading and unloading actions of the plant 40 can be performed together.

[0033] Based on the foregoing embodiments, the image acquisition position 122 is not limited to one, but may include two, three or more. When there are multiple image acquisition positions 122, each image acquisition position 122 is equipped with an image acquisition device 30, and each image acquisition device 30 may acquire images of multiple different orientations and / or different parts of the plant 40, for example.

[0034] For example, two image acquisition positions 122 can be set, and two image acquisition devices 30 can be set accordingly. One image acquisition device 30 is used to acquire the front image of the plant 40, and the other image acquisition device 30 is used to acquire the back image of the plant 40. In this way, both the front and back images of the plant 40 can be acquired, thereby improving the accuracy of the phenotypic data of the plant 40. Furthermore, the number of image acquisition devices 30 will not be excessive, thus avoiding an increase in device cost.

[0035] For example, if there are four image acquisition positions 122, there are correspondingly four image acquisition devices 30. These four devices 30 are used to acquire images of the plant 40 from four different angles around its periphery, such as a front view, a back view, a left side view, and a right side view. In this way, images from all four different angles around the plant 40 can be acquired, resulting in higher accuracy of the plant 40's phenotypic data compared to when there are only two image acquisition devices 30.

[0036] Of course, when the plant 40 is long, at least two image acquisition devices 30 can be arranged along the length of the plant 40, for example. In this way, images can be acquired from at least two different parts along the length of the plant 40, thereby improving the integrity of image acquisition along the length of the plant 40.

[0037] Please see Figures 1 to 3In one specific embodiment, four preset workstations are used for the corresponding operations of plant loading, front-side image acquisition, back-side image acquisition, and plant unloading. Of course, to ensure the continuity and consistency of the overall operation process, one or more waiting positions can be added in addition to the above four workstations. Specifically, five preset workstations are: loading position 121, two image acquisition positions 122, waiting position 124, and unloading position 123. Correspondingly, the transmission component 11 is equipped with multiple clamps 20 at intervals. For any given plant 40, at the loading position 121, the plant 40 is fixed to a clamp 20, which holds the plant 40 in place. The plant 40 moves to two image acquisition positions 122, where two image acquisition devices 30 acquire front and back images of the plant 40, respectively. The plant 40 moves to the waiting position 124, where no further processing is required. The plant 40 moves to the unloading position 123, where it is removed from the clamp 20. The clamp 20, driven by the transmission component 11, is then ready to enter the next cycle. Thus, multi-station automated continuous operation effectively reduces the intensity of manual labor and significantly improves work efficiency.

[0038] Based on the aforementioned embodiment, along the movement direction of the transmission member 11, the distance between any two adjacent workstations is equal. Correspondingly, the five clamps 20 spaced apart on the transmission member 11 are spaced apart, and the distance between any two adjacent clamps 20 is equal, the same as the distance between two adjacent workstations. Thus, when a plant 40 is, for example, located at the loading position 121, the other four workstations each correspond to one plant 40. That is, while the plant 40 is being loaded, an image acquisition operation can be performed on the plant 40 at the image acquisition position 122, and the plant 40 can be disassembled simultaneously at the unloading position 123, greatly improving work efficiency.

[0039] In this embodiment, the plant 40 includes, but is not limited to, soybeans, rice, corn, and wheat. Taking soybean plants 40 as an example, their root sizes vary. If the same type and size of clamp 20 is used, it will be difficult to adapt to the clamping operation of various plants 40 with different root sizes.

[0040] For example, the clamp 20 is detachably mounted on the transmission component 11. Furthermore, the clamp 20 can be of multiple types. This allows for the adaptive replacement of appropriate types and sizes of clamps 20 according to different varieties and sizes of plants 40, ensuring stable clamping of the plants 40 and preventing them from falling. This enables the testing of more sizes and types of plants 40, improving the adaptability of the plant testing system to different sizes and types of plants 40.

[0041] Please see Figures 4 to 6To facilitate the handling of the plant 40, the clamp 20, for example, includes an elastic clamping member 21 for clamping the plant 40. This ensures the plant 40 is stably clamped and fixed to the elastic clamping member 21, maintaining its stable posture and preventing it from detaching from the clamp 20 during transport. Furthermore, the elastic clamping member can accommodate clamping and fixing the roots of plants 40 with a wider range of sizes. By dividing the clamp 20 into two categories based on the size of the plant 40 that the elastic clamping member 21 can accommodate, the clamping and fixing of the vast majority of plants 40 can be covered.

[0042] When in use, the operator first inserts the roots of the plant into the elastic clamp 21, and then installs the clamp 20 on the conveyor line 10.

[0043] Please see Figures 4 to 6 For example, the elastic clamp 21 includes a connecting portion 211 and two clamping arms 212 connected to the connecting portion 211. The two clamping arms 212 are spaced apart, and each clamping arm 212 has a recess 2120 that is recessed away from each other. The two recesses 2120 are positioned opposite each other. In this way, when the plant 40 is placed on the clamp 20, the root of the plant 40 can be inserted between the two clamping arms 212, and the root of the plant 40 is fixedly confined within the area formed by the two recesses 2120, resulting in high clamping stability and preventing it from falling off. In addition, by opening the two clamping arms 212, the plant 40 can be removed from the elastic clamp 21.

[0044] Please see Figures 4 to 6 For example, the clamping arm 212 includes a first connecting arm 2121, a second connecting arm 2122, and a third connecting arm 2123 connected in sequence. The first connecting arm 2121 is connected to the connecting portion 211. The first connecting arm 2121 and the second connecting arm 2122 are arranged at an angle, and the third connecting arm 2123 is arranged at an angle to the second connecting arm 2122. The two third connecting arms 2123 are arranged at intervals relative to each other, and a recess 2120 is formed in the third connecting arm 2123.

[0045] Specifically, the included angle between the first connecting arm 2121 and the second connecting arm 2122 is, but is not limited to, 60° to 120°, specifically, for example, 60°, 80°, 90°, 100°, or 120°. Furthermore, the included angle between the second connecting arm 2122 and the third connecting arm 2123 is, but is not limited to, 60° to 120°, specifically, for example, 60°, 80°, 90°, 100°, or 120°.

[0046] For example, the connecting part 211 and the two clamping arms 212 are integrally formed, such as integral sheet metal forming, integral die casting forming, or integral injection molding forming.

[0047] For example, the elastic clamping member 21 may include, but is not limited to, a metal sheet or a plastic sheet. In this embodiment, the elastic clamping member 21 is specifically made of a metal sheet, which has a large elastic force and is not easily deformed or damaged.

[0048] For example, there are at least two elastic clamping members 21, which are arranged sequentially at intervals along the vertical direction. In this way, by using at least two elastic clamping members 21 to clamp the plant 40, the plant 40 can be stably clamped and fixed to the clamp 20, preventing the plant 40 from falling off.

[0049] Based on the aforementioned embodiment, the clamp 20 further includes a fixed base 25. Each elastic clamping member 21 is connected to the fixed base 25. The fixed base 25 is connected to the conveyor line 10. Specifically, the fixed base 25 is detachably connected to the transmission member 11. In this way, the clamp 20 can be detachably mounted on the transmission member 11.

[0050] In actual operation, the plant 40 can be fixed to the clamp 20 first, and then the clamp 20 can be installed on the transmission component 11, so as to quickly complete the loading of the plant 40. Similarly, the clamp 20 and the plant 40 can be removed from the transmission component 11, and then the plant 40 can be separated from the clamp 20, so as to quickly complete the unloading of the plant 40.

[0051] For example, the clamp 20 and the transmission component 11 are connected by a quick-release structure. This allows for rapid assembly and disassembly of the clamp 20, greatly reducing manual labor intensity and improving work efficiency.

[0052] The quick-release structure has various specific structural forms, including but not limited to any of the following connection methods: magnetic engagement; snap-fit ​​engagement; suspension engagement; or connection using fasteners such as pins, rivets, or screws. Of course, other detachable connection methods can also be used; these are not limited here and can be flexibly adjusted and set according to actual needs.

[0053] Please see Figures 4 to 6For example, the conveyor line 10 also includes a mounting member 13. The mounting member 13 includes, but is not limited to, a mounting plate or a base, and is connected to the transmission member 11. When the transmission member 11 moves, it can correspondingly drive the mounting member 13 to move. The mounting member 13 is provided with a first suspension member 131, which can be used to suspend the clamp 20, allowing the clamp 20 to be quickly attached and detached from the transmission member 11. Specifically, the first suspension member 131 is provided with a first anti-detachment part 1311. The clamp 20 is provided with a first mating hole 22, which includes a first insertion part 222 and a first limiting part 221. The first insertion part 222 and the first limiting part 221 communicate with each other. The first anti-detachment part 1311 can pass through the first insertion part 222, and the first suspension member 131 can move from the first insertion part 222 to the first limiting part 221. When the first suspension member 131 moves to the first limiting part 221, the first anti-detachment part 1311 and the first limiting part 221 are locked in a limiting engagement.

[0054] Based on the foregoing embodiments, the fixing base 25 may include, but is not limited to, a fixing plate. The fixing base 25 is detachably connected to the mounting member 13. The fixing base 25 is mounted on the mounting member 13 and can stably support each elastic clamping member 21. For example, a first mating hole 22 is provided on the fixing base 25.

[0055] In another embodiment, the first suspension member 131 may not be required on the mounting member 13, and the clamp 20 may have a second suspension member. The second suspension member can be attached to the mounting member 13, thereby enabling quick attachment and detachment from the transmission member 11. Specifically, the second suspension member has a second anti-detachment part. The mounting member 13 has a second mating hole, which includes a second insertion part and a second limiting part. The second insertion part and the second limiting part are connected, the second anti-detachment part can pass through the second insertion part, and the second suspension member can move from the second insertion part to the second limiting part. When the second suspension member moves to the second limiting part, the second anti-detachment part and the second limiting part engage in a limiting fit.

[0056] Optionally, both the first suspension member 131 and the second suspension member are, but not limited to, screws or bolts. The number of the first suspension member 131 and the second suspension member is, but not limited to, one or more. In this embodiment, the number of both the first suspension member 131 and the second suspension member is, for example, multiple. Correspondingly, there are, for example, multiple first mating holes 22 and multiple second mating holes, with each of the multiple first mating holes 22 corresponding to a single first suspension member 131. Similarly, each of the multiple second mating holes corresponds to a single second suspension member.

[0057] The diameter of the first insertion part 222 is larger than the diameter of the first limiting part 221. The first mating hole 22 is configured as a gourd-shaped hole. Furthermore, the first insertion part 222 is located, for example, below the first limiting part 221. After the first suspension member 131 is inserted into the first insertion part 222, it smoothly enters the first limiting part 221 under the gravity of the clamp 20. Similarly, the diameter of the second insertion part is larger than the diameter of the second limiting part. The second mating hole is configured as a gourd-shaped hole. Furthermore, the second insertion part is located, for example, below the second limiting part. After the second suspension member is inserted into the second insertion part, it smoothly enters the second limiting part under the gravity of the clamp 20. Therefore, the gourd-shaped hole structure ensures both the convenience of manual handling of the clamp 20 and the assembly stability between the clamp 20 and the mounting member 13.

[0058] To improve the assembly stability between the clamp 20 and the mounting member 13, for example, the clamp 20 and the mounting member 13 are magnetically engaged with each other. When the clamp 20 is suspended on the mounting member 13, the clamp 20 and the mounting member 13 are magnetically engaged with each other, thereby preventing the clamp 20 from detaching from the mounting member 13 and improving the installation stability of the clamp 20 on the mounting member 13.

[0059] Based on the aforementioned embodiment, the clamp 20 and the mounting member 13 are magnetically engaged along the arrangement direction of the first insertion portion 222 and the first limiting portion 221. Specifically, the first insertion portion 222 and the first limiting portion 221 are arranged vertically, and the clamp 20 and the mounting member 13 are correspondingly magnetically engaged along the vertical direction.

[0060] Similarly, the clamp 20 and the mounting part 13 are magnetically engaged along the arrangement direction of the second insertion part and the second limiting part.

[0061] For example, the mounting member 13 has a movable hole 132 extending vertically, and a first magnetic plate 133 is provided at the bottom of the movable hole 132. The clamp 20 has a second magnetic plate 23, which passes through the movable hole 132, and the second magnetic plate 23 and the first magnetic plate 133 are magnetically attracted to each other. Specifically, the second magnetic plate 23 is, for example, a magnet, and the first magnetic plate 133 is, for example, a magnet or an iron piece. Of course, when the first magnetic plate 133 is a magnet, the second magnetic plate 23 is correspondingly, for example, an iron piece.

[0062] Among them, the images, algorithm processing, and phenotypic data collected for plant species testing are all one-to-one with the attribute information of the corresponding plant 40. The attribute information of plant 40 is stored in information tag 90 and is automatically entered into the system through machine reading or manual input.

[0063] For example, the plant identification system also includes an identification device. The clamp 20 is equipped with a fixing member 24. The fixing member 24 is connected to the elastic clamping member 21. Specifically, the fixing member 24 is connected to the fixing base 25, that is, the connection between the fixing member 24 and the elastic clamping member 21 is indirect. The fixing member 24 is used to fix an information tag 90 storing the attribute information of the plant 40. The fixing member 24 can be, for example, a clamping plate, a slot, etc., as long as it can support and fix the information tag 90, and is not limited here. The information tag 90 includes, but is not limited to, a tag with information patterns such as barcodes, QR codes, or RFID tags, as long as the identification device can recognize the corresponding information. The identification device is used to identify the information tag 90, specifically, it can be a scanner or an RFID reader. When the transmission member 11 moves the information tag 90 to a position opposite to the identification device, the identification device identifies the information tag 90, thereby obtaining the attribute information of the plant 40.

[0064] Specifically, the identification device is electrically connected to the controller, for example. The identification device can transmit the attribute information of the identified plant 40 to the controller, so that the controller can combine this information with the specific attributes of the plant 40 for identification, improving reliability. When the transmission component 11 moves the information tag 90 to a position opposite to the identification device, the controller also controls the identification device to perform information identification. Thus, under the control of the controller, the identification device, image acquisition device 30, and power mechanism work in coordination, achieving a high degree of automation.

[0065] Optionally, the image acquisition device 30 may include, but is not limited to, an industrial camera.

[0066] For example, the image acquisition device 30 is located on one side of the transmission member 11, either on the inner ring side or the outer ring side of the transmission member 11. When the transmission member 11 moves the plant 40 past the image acquisition device 30, the image acquisition device 30 can acquire an image of the plant 40 accordingly.

[0067] For example, there are two image acquisition devices 30, which are located on opposite sides of the transmission member 11. One image acquisition device 30 is used to acquire the front image of the plant 40, and the other image acquisition device 30 is used to acquire the back image of the plant 40.

[0068] Please see Figure 8For example, the plant identification system also includes a rotating mechanism 50. The rotating mechanism 50 is connected between the clamp 20 and the transmission component 11, and is used to drive the clamp 20 to rotate. Thus, when the rotating mechanism 50 and the clamp 20 move to a position opposite to the image acquisition device 30, the rotating mechanism 50 drives the clamp 20 to rotate 360°, thereby enabling the plant 40 to rotate 360° and acquire images of the plant 40 from different angles. Therefore, by setting up an image acquisition device 30, the image acquisition work of the plant 40 from different angles can be completed, which is especially suitable for scenarios with limited space.

[0069] Based on the aforementioned embodiments, the plant cultivation system further includes a support frame 60. The support frame 60 is connected between the rotating mechanism 50 and the transmission component 11. The support frame 60 includes, but is not limited to, a support plate. The support frame 60 is connected to the transmission component 11 and serves to install and support the rotating mechanism 50. When the transmission component 11 rotates, it synchronously drives the support frame 60 to move, and the support frame 60 correspondingly drives the rotating mechanism 50 and the clamp 20 to move.

[0070] Please refer to Figures 1 to 6 and Figure 8 The plant 40 can be suspended on the transmission component 11 and driven by the transmission component 11 to rotate circumferentially to complete the image acquisition work; please refer to Figure 7 The plant 40 can also be set upright on the transmission component 11 and driven by the transmission component 11 to rotate circumferentially to complete the image acquisition work.

[0071] For example, conveyor line 10 also includes guide rail 12. Guide rail 12 is configured as a circular track. See also Figure 4 The transmission component 11 is, for example, a chain, with a movable wheel movably mounted on the guide rail 12. Driven by a power mechanism, the movable wheel runs along the guide rail 12, causing the chain to run stably on the guide rail 12. (See also...) Figure 7 The transmission component 11 is, for example, a transmission belt. The conveyor line 10 also includes a support frame and multiple guide rollers 14 mounted on the support frame. The transmission component 11 is arranged along the multiple guide rollers 14. A power mechanism is connected to one of the guide rollers 14. The guide roller 14 connected to the power mechanism can also be understood as the driving wheel, and the other guide rollers 14 are driven wheels. The power mechanism drives the driving wheel to rotate, and the driven wheels rotate synchronously, thereby enabling the transmission component 11 to rotate circumferentially. The guide rail 12 is arranged along the direction of movement of the transmission component 11. The plant cultivation system also includes a mounting base 70, and a clamp 20 is mounted on the mounting base 70. The mounting base 70 is slidably arranged on the guide rail 12. The clamp 20 is connected to the transmission component 11. When the transmission component 11 drives the clamp 20 to move circumferentially, the mounting base 70 slides accordingly along the guide rail 12, playing a guiding role, thereby improving the movement stability of the plant 40.

[0072] For example, the plant identification system also includes a darkroom 80. An image acquisition device 30 is, for example, located in the darkroom 80, and a transmission component 11 can move the plant 40 into and out of the darkroom 80. Image acquisition of the plant 40 is performed in the darkroom 80, which improves the image acquisition quality.

[0073] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0074] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0075] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0076] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0077] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0078] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0079] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clamp, characterized in that, The device includes an elastic clamping member and a fixing base. The elastic clamping member is connected to the fixing base and is used to clamp the plant. The elastic clamping member includes a connecting part and two clamping arms connected to the connecting part. The two clamping arms are spaced apart and each clamping arm has a recess that is opposite to each other. The two recesses are positioned opposite each other. The fixing base is used to connect to the conveyor line of the conveying device.

2. The clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The clamping arm includes a first connecting arm, a second connecting arm, and a third connecting arm connected in sequence. The first connecting arm is connected to the connecting part. The first connecting arm and the second connecting arm are set at an angle. The third connecting arm and the second connecting arm are set at an angle. The two third connecting arms are set at intervals relative to each other, and the recess is formed in the third connecting arm.

3. The clamp according to claim 2, characterized in that, The angle between the first connecting arm and the second connecting arm is 60° to 120°, and the angle between the second connecting arm and the third connecting arm is 60° to 120°; and / or, the elastic clamping member is a metal sheet or a plastic sheet.

4. The clamp according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic clamping members are at least two, arranged sequentially at intervals along the vertical direction and all connected to the fixed base.

5. The clamp according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that, The clamp also includes a fixing member for fixing the information tag of the plant, and the fixing member is connected to the elastic clamping member.

6. A conveying device, characterized in that, The fixture includes the clamp as described in any one of claims 1 to 5, and further includes a conveyor line, the conveyor line including a power mechanism and a transmission component, the power mechanism being connected to the transmission component; the clamp is connected to the transmission component.

7. The conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The conveyor line further includes a mounting component connected to the transmission component; the mounting component has a first suspension component with a first anti-detachment part; the fixed base has a first mating hole, the first mating hole including a first insertion part and a first limiting part, the first insertion part communicating with the first limiting part, the first anti-detachment part passing through the first insertion part, and the first suspension component moving from the first insertion part to the first limiting part, wherein when the first suspension component moves to the first limiting part, the first anti-detachment part and the first limiting part engage in a limiting fit; or... The conveyor line also includes an installation component connected to the transmission component; the fixed base is provided with a second suspension component, the second suspension component being provided with a second anti-detachment part; the installation component is provided with a second mating hole, the second mating hole including a second insertion part and a second limiting part, the second insertion part communicating with the second limiting part, the second anti-detachment part being able to pass through the second insertion part, and the second suspension component being able to move from the second insertion part to the second limiting part, when the second suspension component moves to the second limiting part, the second anti-detachment part and the second limiting part are locked in a limiting engagement.

8. The conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The clamp and the mounting member are magnetically engaged along the arrangement direction of the first insertion portion and the first limiting portion; or, the clamp and the mounting member are magnetically engaged along the arrangement direction of the second insertion portion and the second limiting portion.

9. The conveying device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The conveying device further includes a rotating mechanism, which is connected between the clamp and the transmission component, and is used to drive the clamp to rotate.

10. A plant testing system, characterized in that, The plant testing system includes a conveying device as described in any one of claims 6 to 9, and further includes an image acquisition device and a controller; the image acquisition device is used to acquire images of the plant; the image acquisition device and the power mechanism are both electrically connected to the controller.

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