A sugarcane seed stalk soaking device

Abstract

This solution discloses a sugarcane stalk soaking device, including a base with a soaking tank for holding a soaking solution and a cleaning tank for holding a cleaning solution arranged adjacently on the base; a displacement mechanism fixedly arranged above the soaking tank and the cleaning tank, with the displacement direction of the displacement mechanism along the layout direction of the soaking tank and the cleaning tank; a lifting mechanism arranged on the displacement mechanism; a soaking basket, which is transferred between the soaking tank and the cleaning tank via the lifting mechanism and the displacement mechanism; a feeding mechanism arranged adjacent to one side of the soaking tank, which is used to transport sugarcane along the length of the stalk towards the top of the soaking tank; and a cutting mechanism for cutting the sugarcane into segments to form stalks. This device enables automated processing, including multiple automated steps such as cutting, soaking, cleaning, and transferring the sugarcane, significantly reducing labor intensity, improving work efficiency, and is suitable for large-scale planting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of agricultural machinery, and specifically relates to a sugarcane seed stalk soaking device. Background Technology

[0002] Before planting, sugarcane stalks need to be soaked and disinfected to kill pathogens and promote germination. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual labor, involving manually cutting the sugarcane into sections of a certain length. These sections serve as the sugarcane stalks for planting. After cutting, they need to be soaked in lime water for 12-24 hours to kill pathogens, followed by rinsing or soaking in clean water. This process requires not only manual cutting but also manual transfer and washing, resulting in high labor intensity. Existing soaking equipment is limited in function and cannot achieve continuous processing from raw material to finished product, failing to meet the needs of large-scale planting. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated sugarcane stalk soaking device. Utility Model Content

[0003] To address the aforementioned issues, this invention provides a sugarcane seed stalk soaking device that enables automated processing, including multiple automated steps such as cutting, soaking, washing, and transferring sugarcane. This significantly reduces labor intensity, improves work efficiency, and is suitable for large-scale planting.

[0004] The technical solution of this utility model is as follows:

[0005] A sugarcane seed stalk soaking device, comprising:

[0006] A base, on which an soaking tank for holding a soaking solution and a cleaning tank for holding a cleaning solution are arranged adjacent to each other;

[0007] A displacement mechanism is fixedly installed above the soaking tank and the cleaning tank, and the displacement direction of the displacement mechanism is set along the layout direction of the soaking tank and the cleaning tank.

[0008] A lifting mechanism is mounted on the displacement mechanism;

[0009] The soaking basket is mounted on the lifting part of the lifting mechanism, and the soaking basket is moved between the soaking tank and the washing tank by the lifting mechanism and the displacement mechanism;

[0010] A feeding mechanism is disposed adjacent to one side of the soaking tank. The feeding mechanism is used to transport sugarcane along the length of the stalk and move it upward toward the soaking tank.

[0011] A cutting mechanism is located close to the feeding mechanism and is used to cut sugarcane into sections.

[0012] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism includes:

[0013] The two sets of fixed seats are spaced apart on the base;

[0014] The fixed base is provided with a set of movable seats, and the two movable seats are arranged symmetrically. The movable seats can elastically displace in a direction perpendicular to the axis of symmetry.

[0015] The movable seat is provided with at least one set of conveying rollers, which are used to elastically clamp the sugarcane stalks. The conveying rollers on both sides form a conveying channel for conveying sugarcane.

[0016] In some embodiments, an elastic component is provided between the movable seat and the fixed seat, the elastic component comprising:

[0017] The movable rod has one end mounted on the movable seat and the other end free. The rod body of the movable rod is movably inserted through the fixed seat.

[0018] A spring element is sleeved on the movable rod, and both ends of the spring element are connected to the fixed seat and the movable seat.

[0019] In some embodiments, the conveying roller has a wheel structure with a smaller diameter at both ends and a smaller diameter in the middle.

[0020] In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism is located behind the feeding mechanism in the sugarcane conveying direction, and the cutting mechanism is positioned corresponding to the edge of the base.

[0021] In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism includes:

[0022] A cutting seat is fixedly mounted on the base;

[0023] The cutting blade is guided and slidably mounted on the cutting base;

[0024] A telescopic mechanism is provided on the cutting seat or base, and the cutting blade is provided on the movable part of the telescopic mechanism.

[0025] In some embodiments, a rotary mechanism is also included, which is disposed on the movable part of the lifting mechanism;

[0026] The soaking basket is equipped with a rotating shaft, which is connected to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism. The rotating mechanism drives the soaking basket to rotate in the soaking tank or washing tank.

[0027] In some embodiments, the soaking basket includes an annular side basket and a bottom plate disposed at the bottom of the side basket, the bottom plate being openable and closable relative to the bottom opening of the side basket.

[0028] In some embodiments, a portion of the base plate is connected to the bottom of the side basket via a hinge, and a lock is provided on the side of the base plate away from the hinge.

[0029] In some embodiments, a machine vision device is also provided above the base corresponding to the cutting mechanism, the machine vision device being used to identify the number of nodes of the sugarcane stalk being cut.

[0030] In some embodiments, a distance sensor is also provided above the base corresponding to the cutting mechanism, the distance sensor being used to detect the length of the sugarcane stalk being cut.

[0031] Beneficial effects: The proposed solution includes multiple automated steps for cutting, soaking, washing, and transferring sugarcane, enabling continuous operation, significantly improving processing capacity, greatly reducing labor intensity and increasing work efficiency, and is suitable for large-scale planting. Attached Figure Description

[0032] The advantages and solutions of this application will become clear to those skilled in the art upon reading the following detailed description of preferred embodiments. The accompanying drawings are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this invention.

[0033] Appendix Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0034] Appendix Figure 2 This is an enlarged structural diagram of part A of this utility model;

[0035] Appendix Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the present invention from another perspective;

[0036] Appendix Figure 4 This is an enlarged structural diagram of part B of this utility model;

[0037] Appendix Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the soaking basket of this utility model.

[0038] Figure descriptions: 1-Base; 11-Soaking tank; 12-Washing tank; 2-Displacement mechanism; 3-Lifting mechanism; 4-Soaking basket; 40-Rotating shaft; 41-Side basket; 42-Base plate; 43-Hinge; 44-Lock body; 45-Lock tongue; 5-Feeding mechanism; 51-Fixed seat; 52-Modible seat; 53-Conveyor roller; 54-Modible rod; 55-Spring; 6-Cutting mechanism; 61-Cutting seat; 62-Cutting blade; 63-Telescopic mechanism; 64-Through hole; 100-Sugarcane; 101-Support. Detailed Implementation

[0039] 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 other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0040] Before planting, sugarcane stalks need to be soaked and disinfected to kill pathogens and promote germination. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual labor, involving manually cutting the sugarcane into sections of a certain length. These sections serve as the sugarcane stalks for planting. After cutting, they need to be soaked in lime water for 12-24 hours to kill pathogens, followed by rinsing or soaking in clean water. This process requires not only manual cutting but also manual transfer and washing, resulting in high labor intensity. Existing soaking equipment is limited in function and cannot achieve continuous processing from raw material to finished product, failing to meet the needs of large-scale planting. Therefore, there is an urgent need for an automated sugarcane stalk soaking device.

[0041] As attached Figure 1 To be continued Figure 4 As shown, a sugarcane seed stalk soaking device is provided, comprising:

[0042] The base 1 has an immersion tank 11 for holding an immersion solution and a cleaning tank 12 for holding a cleaning solution arranged adjacent to each other on the base 1.

[0043] The displacement mechanism 2 is fixedly installed above the soaking tank 11 and the cleaning tank 12, and the displacement direction of the displacement mechanism 2 is set along the layout direction of the soaking tank and the cleaning tank.

[0044] The lifting mechanism 3 is mounted on the displacement mechanism 2;

[0045] The soaking basket 4 is mounted on the lifting part of the lifting mechanism 3, and the soaking basket 4 is transferred between the soaking pool and the washing pool by the lifting mechanism 3 and the displacement mechanism 2.

[0046] The feeding mechanism 5 is arranged adjacent to one side of the soaking tank 11. The feeding mechanism 5 is used to transport the sugarcane 100 along the length of the stalk towards the top of the soaking tank 11.

[0047] The cutting mechanism 6 is located close to the feeding mechanism 5 and is used to cut sugarcane into segments. Each segment of sugarcane serves as a sugarcane seed stalk, and the sugarcane seed stalk contains 5 to 6 sugarcane nodes to ensure the survival rate.

[0048] By arranging the soaking tank 11 and the washing tank 12 adjacent to each other, and in conjunction with the displacement mechanism 2 and the lifting mechanism 3, the automatic transfer of seed stems between the soaking and washing processes is achieved. Integrating the previously scattered cutting, soaking, and washing processes into a single device significantly improves processing efficiency. Traditional processing methods require manual handling of seed stems between processes, which is not only labor-intensive but also time-consuming. This automated transfer system can operate continuously, increasing processing capacity by more than three times compared to manual operation, while avoiding seed stem damage that may occur during manual handling, ensuring consistent processing quality. This integrated design also reduces the equipment's footprint, improving space utilization, making it particularly suitable for large-scale planting bases.

[0049] In some embodiments, the feeding mechanism 5 includes:

[0050] Fixing base 51, with two sets of fixing bases 51 spaced apart on the base 1;

[0051] Movable seat 52, each of the fixed seat 51 is provided with a set of movable seats 52, the two movable seats 52 are arranged symmetrically, and the movable seats can elastically displace in a direction perpendicular to the axis of symmetry;

[0052] The conveyor rollers 53 are rotatably mounted on the movable seat 52. The conveyor rollers 53 are used to elastically clamp the stalk of the sugarcane 100. The conveyor rollers 53 on both sides form a conveying channel for conveying sugarcane.

[0053] A symmetrically arranged movable seat 52 and conveyor rollers 53 form a conveying channel, enabling adaptive clamping and stable conveying of sugarcane 100 with different diameters. Due to the natural diameter differences in sugarcane stalks, traditional fixed-spacing conveying devices often suffer from clamping too tightly or too loosely. This solution's elastic clamping design automatically adjusts the clamping force through the elastic displacement of the movable seat, ensuring no slippage during conveying and preventing damage to the sugarcane skin. This design allows the device to handle various sugarcane diameters ranging from 20-50mm, making it widely applicable. The symmetrically arranged conveyor rollers 53 form a stable conveying channel, ensuring linear sugarcane feeding and laying a solid foundation for subsequent precise cutting.

[0054] Understandably, the sugarcane 100 can be fed manually or automatically. During manual feeding, the sugarcane is pushed forward by a worker. During automatic feeding, a drive motor is installed on the shaft of any one of the conveyor rollers 53 to drive the conveyor roller 53 to rotate, thereby achieving automatic feeding.

[0055] In some embodiments, an elastic component is provided between the movable seat 52 and the fixed seat 51, the elastic component comprising:

[0056] The movable rod 54 has one end mounted on the movable seat 52 and the other end is a free end. The rod body of the movable rod 54 is movably mounted on the fixed seat 51.

[0057] A spring element 55 is sleeved on the movable rod, and both ends of the spring element 55 are connected to the fixed seat 51 and the movable seat 52.

[0058] Elastic displacement is achieved through the cooperation of the movable rod 54 and the spring 55, providing a reliable and adjustable elastic clamping force while ensuring the stability and durability of the mechanism. The preload of the spring can be adjusted according to the typical diameter of the sugarcane to ensure that a suitable clamping force is maintained during conveying. The guiding function of the movable rod 54 prevents the movable seat from deflecting during displacement, ensuring the parallelism of the two conveying rollers, which prevents the sugarcane from shifting or jamming during conveying.

[0059] Preferably, the movable seat has a U-shaped plate structure, with the conveying roller 53 correspondingly disposed within the U-shaped groove of the movable seat 52, and one end of the movable rod 54 fixedly disposed on the middle side wall of the movable seat. The movable rod 54 comprises two sets, which enhances stable guiding performance.

[0060] In some embodiments, the conveying roller 53 has a wheel structure with smaller ends and a narrower middle section. This creates an automatic centering mechanism for the sugarcane stalk, further improving conveying stability.

[0061] The outer circumferential surface of the conveyor roller 53 is preferably arc-shaped. The arc-shaped structure in the middle increases the contact pressure with the sugarcane, improves the friction transmission effect, and prevents slippage. This design significantly improves the straightness and stability of the conveyor, providing a reliable guarantee for subsequent precise cutting.

[0062] In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism 6 is located behind the feeding mechanism 5 in the conveying direction of the sugarcane 100, and the cutting mechanism 6 is located corresponding to the edge of the base 1.

[0063] During the preparation for cutting, the soaking basket 4 is displaced by the displacement mechanism 2 and the lifting mechanism 3, causing the soaking basket to sink into the soaking tank 11. One end of the sugarcane 100 passes through the cutting mechanism 6 and the feeding mechanism 5 and extends above the soaking basket 4. When the extended length or the number of sugarcane segments reaches a preset value, the cutting blade cuts the sugarcane, and the cut sugarcane falls into the soaking basket under the action of gravity. When the last segment is cut, there will be a certain length of residue, which is generally the root of the sugarcane. This segment is not used as a seed stalk and needs to be discarded. Since the cutting mechanism 6 is located behind the feeding mechanism 5 in the conveying direction of the sugarcane 100, and the cutting mechanism 6 is set corresponding to the edge of the base 1, when the last segment of the sugarcane is cut off, the seed stalk of the front segment falls into the soaking basket under the action of gravity, and the root of the rear segment falls directly downwards under the action of gravity, realizing automatic separation and discharge.

[0064] This arrangement allows debris generated during the cutting process to be directly discharged outside the equipment, preventing contamination of the disinfectant solution in the soaking tank. The entire cutting and collection process is natural and smooth, greatly improving processing efficiency and reducing the complexity of the equipment structure.

[0065] In some embodiments, the cutting mechanism 6 includes:

[0066] The cutting seat 61 is fixedly mounted on the base 1;

[0067] The cutting blade 62 is guided and slidably disposed on the cutting base 61;

[0068] The telescopic mechanism 63 is disposed on the cutting seat 61 or the base 1, and the cutting blade 62 is disposed on the movable part of the telescopic mechanism 63.

[0069] As attached Figure 2 and attached Figure 4 As shown, the cutting seat 61 is provided with a guide groove for guiding the cutting blade 62, which is used to ensure the movement path of the cutting blade 62 and prevent cutting deviation. The cutting seat 61 is provided with a material passage hole 64 for sugarcane to pass through.

[0070] The telescopic mechanism 63 is a telescopic cylinder, telescopic hydraulic cylinder, or electric push rod, etc., with a simple structure and low cost.

[0071] The cutting blade 62, driven by a guide-sliding mechanism 63, achieves fast, smooth, and precise cutting. The guide-sliding device ensures that the cutting blade 62 maintains a stable trajectory during movement, preventing tilting or tearing of the cut surface. The telescopic mechanism provides sufficient cutting force to cut through thick sugarcane stalks in one go, ensuring a smooth and flat cut surface.

[0072] In some embodiments, a rotary mechanism 7 is also included, which is disposed on the movable part of the lifting mechanism 3; for example, the rotary mechanism is a rotary motor.

[0073] The soaking basket 4 is provided with a rotating shaft 40, which is connected to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism 7. The rotating mechanism 7 drives the soaking basket 4 to rotate in the soaking pool 11 or the washing pool 12.

[0074] The rotating mechanism 7 drives the soaking basket 4 to rotate, significantly improving the uniformity of soaking and cleaning. Traditional static soaking easily leads to seed stem accumulation and uneven contact with disinfectant, affecting the sterilization effect. This solution's rotating mechanism causes the soaking basket to rotate slowly in the pool, continuously turning the seed stems and ensuring that each seed stem surface is fully in contact with the disinfectant. During the cleaning process, the water flow generated by the rotation effectively washes away residual disinfectant and impurities. This dynamic treatment method improves the sterilization effect by more than 30% compared to static soaking, while shortening the required soaking time. The rotation speed is adjustable and can be optimized according to different treatment requirements, achieving the best balance between treatment effect and efficiency.

[0075] As attached Figure 5 As shown, the soaking basket 4 includes an annular side basket 41 and a bottom plate 42 disposed at the bottom of the side basket 41. The bottom plate 42 is openable and closable relative to the bottom opening of the side basket 41.

[0076] The soaking basket 4 is designed with a side basket and an openable bottom plate, which greatly facilitates the loading and unloading of seed stalks and improves work efficiency. Traditional fixed soaking baskets require manual lifting when unloading seed stalks, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. This design closes the bottom plate 42 during loading to support the seed stalks, and opens the bottom plate 42 during unloading to allow the seed stalks to slide out automatically, achieving rapid unloading. This design is particularly suitable for handling large batches of seed stalks, reducing manual labor intensity. The mesh structure of the side basket ensures free flow of liquid while preventing seed stalk leakage. The entire loading and unloading process is simple and quick, and can be operated by a single person, greatly improving the practicality of the equipment and the user experience.

[0077] In some embodiments, a hinge 43 connects the bottom plate 42 to the bottom of the side basket 41, and a lock is provided on the side of the bottom plate away from the hinge. For example, the hinge 43 is a hinge shaft or a hinge piece. The lock includes a lock body 44 located at the bottom of the side basket 41 and a latch 45 located on the bottom plate 42, which cooperate to lock or disengage. Specifically, the lock can be an electromagnetic lock, thus enabling automatic locking or unlocking. When locking: the position of the soaking basket 4 is adjusted by the displacement mechanism 2, and the bottom plate 42 is pressed against the upper surface of the base by the lifting mechanism 3. As the lifting mechanism 3 continues to press down, the bottom plate 42 gradually approaches the side frame 41, that is, the latch gradually approaches the lock body. When it descends to a certain distance, the latch automatically locks with the lock body. This method is relatively simple and convenient to operate.

[0078] In some embodiments, a machine vision device 8 is also provided above the base 1 corresponding to the cutting mechanism, the machine vision device 8 being used to identify the number of nodes of the sugarcane stalk being cut.

[0079] Machine vision devices can automatically identify the location of sugarcane nodes, ensuring that each segment contains complete and appropriately numbered buds, which is crucial for germination rate.

[0080] In some embodiments, a distance sensor 9 is also provided above the base 1 corresponding to the cutting mechanism, the distance sensor 9 being used to detect the length of the sugarcane stalk being cut.

[0081] Distance sensors monitor the sugarcane's position during transport in real time, precisely controlling the cutting length to ensure consistency in stalk length.

[0082] Machine vision devices and distance sensors can be used in conjunction, enabling the device to automatically adjust processing parameters based on the actual conditions of the sugarcane. This achieves personalized and precise processing; for example, distance sensors ensure the seed stalks are within a certain length range, while machine vision avoids cutting into the nodes. This intelligent design not only improves processing quality but also reduces reliance on operator experience, making the equipment easier to promote and use. Sensor data can also be recorded and stored, providing data support for planting management.

[0083] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "connected" and "linked" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows for mutual communication; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two elements or the interaction between two elements. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. In the description of this application, "multiple" means two or more, unless otherwise expressly and specifically limited. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more features.

[0084] The above steps are provided only to help understand the method, structure, and core ideas of this application. Those skilled in the art can make various improvements and modifications to this application without departing from its principles, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims.

Claims

1. A sugarcane seed stalk soaking device, characterized in that, include: The base (1) is provided with an immersion tank (11) for holding the immersion solution and a cleaning tank (12) for holding the cleaning solution. The displacement mechanism (2) is fixedly installed above the soaking tank (11) and the cleaning tank (12), and the displacement direction of the displacement mechanism (2) is set along the layout direction of the soaking tank and the cleaning tank. A lifting mechanism (3) is mounted on the displacement mechanism (2); The soaking basket (4) is set on the lifting part of the lifting mechanism (3), and the soaking basket (4) is transferred between the soaking pool and the washing pool through the lifting mechanism (3) and the displacement mechanism (2); The feeding mechanism (5) is arranged adjacent to one side of the soaking tank (11). The feeding mechanism (5) is used to transport sugarcane (100) along the length of the stalk towards the top of the soaking tank (11). The cutting mechanism (6) is located close to the feeding mechanism (5) and is used to cut sugarcane into segments.

2. The sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism (5) includes: Fixing base (51), the two sets of fixing bases (51) are spaced apart on the base (1); Movable seat (52), each of the fixed seat (51) is provided with a set of movable seats (52), the two movable seats (52) are arranged symmetrically, and the movable seats are elastically displaced in a direction perpendicular to the axis of symmetry; The conveyor rollers (53) are rotatably mounted on the movable seat (52). The conveyor rollers (53) are used to elastically clamp the stalk of the sugarcane (100). The conveyor rollers (53) on both sides form a conveying channel for conveying sugarcane.

3. The sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, An elastic component is provided between the movable seat (52) and the fixed seat (51), the elastic component comprising: The movable rod (54) has one end set on the movable seat (52) and the other end is a free end. The rod body of the movable rod (54) is movably inserted through the fixed seat (51). A spring element (55) is sleeved on the movable rod, and the two ends of the spring element (55) are connected to the fixed seat (51) and the movable seat (52).

4. The sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying roller (53) has a wheel structure with a smaller wheel body at both ends and a smaller wheel body in the middle.

5. The sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the conveying direction of the sugarcane (100), the cutting mechanism (6) is located behind the feeding mechanism (5), and the cutting mechanism (6) is located corresponding to the edge of the base (1).

6. A sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that, The cutting mechanism (6) includes: The cutting seat (61) is fixedly mounted on the base (1); The cutting blade (62) is guided and slidably disposed on the cutting seat (61); The telescopic mechanism (63) is provided on the cutting seat (61) or the base (1), and the cutting blade (62) is provided on the movable part of the telescopic mechanism (63).

7. The sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a slewing mechanism (7), which is disposed on the movable part of the lifting mechanism (3); The soaking basket (4) is provided with a rotating shaft (40), which is connected to the rotating end of the rotating mechanism (7). The rotating mechanism (7) drives the soaking basket (4) to rotate in the soaking pool (11) or the washing pool (12).

8. The sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The soaking basket (4) includes an annular side basket (41) and a bottom plate (42) disposed at the bottom of the side basket (41), wherein the bottom plate (42) is openable and closable relative to the bottom opening of the side basket (41).

9. A sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 8, characterized in that, A part of the base plate (42) is connected to the bottom of the side basket (41) by a hinge (43), and a lock is provided on the side of the base plate away from the hinge.

10. A sugarcane seed stalk soaking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A machine vision device (8) is also provided above the base (1) corresponding to the cutting mechanism. The machine vision device (8) is used to identify the number of nodes of the sugarcane stalk being cut. And / or, above the base (1) corresponding to the cutting mechanism, a distance sensor (9) is also provided, the distance sensor (9) being used to detect the length of the sugarcane stalk being cut.

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