A water removal device for cherry sorting

Abstract

The utility model relates to cherry sorting technical field, concretely relates to a cherry sorting is with water trap, including sorting frame, the left side of sorting frame top is equipped with drum water trap, the right side fixedly connected with conveying plate of sorting frame top, the one side of conveying plate is equipped with blanking plate no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cherry sorting technology, specifically to a cherry sorting and dehydration device. Background Technology

[0002] In the cherry production and processing industry chain, sorting and dehydration are key links to ensure cherry quality and extend shelf life. As a high-moisture, easily damaged berry, cherries often have dew, residual water from washing, or moisture condensed during transportation on their surface after picking. If the water is not removed in time and effectively, it can easily lead to the growth of microorganisms on the fruit surface and cause rot and spoilage. At the same time, surface moisture can also affect the accuracy of the detection data such as weight, size, and color in the subsequent sorting process, thereby reducing the sorting precision. Currently, cherry sorting and dehydration devices have become one of the core equipment of cherry processing enterprises. They integrate functions such as conveying, dehydration, and sorting, and can achieve automated classification according to the physical characteristics of cherries. At the same time, they remove surface moisture through methods such as blowing, centrifugation, and adsorption, aiming to improve cherry processing efficiency, ensure product quality, and meet the market's demand for standardized and high-quality cherries. They are suitable for large-scale cherry planting bases, fruit processing plants, and cold chain logistics pre-processing links. The existing cherry sorting and dehydration equipment typically follows a core process of pretreatment-dehydration-sorting-secondary dehydration, which can be divided into five steps. First, feeding and conveying: cherries to be processed are transported from the hopper to the pretreatment station via an inclined conveyor belt. Flexible protrusions on the conveyor belt surface prevent the cherries from rolling and colliding during transport. Second, preliminary dehydration: cherries enter a mesh drum dehydration mechanism. While the drum rotates at high speed, high-pressure fans on both sides blow ambient temperature air along the tangent of the drum. Utilizing the combined effect of centrifugal force and airflow, most of the free water adhering to the cherry surface is removed. Third, precise sorting: the dehydrated cherries enter the sorting unit, which integrates a weight sensor, optical camera, and size detection module. The weight sensor identifies the cherry size through a pressure sensing element under the conveyor belt. The system measures the weight of a single peach, uses an optical camera to capture the color of the fruit to determine its ripeness, and a size detection module to calculate the cherry diameter using laser ranging. Based on preset parameters, the system categorizes cherries into superior, first-grade, second-grade, and substandard grades. Cherries of different grades are guided into corresponding conveying channels through diversion baffles. The fourth step involves secondary dehydration. Considering that cherries may produce a small amount of juice or environmental moisture due to collisions during the sorting process, an adsorption dehydration component is installed at the end of each sorting channel. The food-grade absorbent sponge inside the component works in conjunction with a low-pressure hot air system to perform secondary drying on the cherry surface. The fifth step is collection and output. The cherries that have completed dehydration and sorting fall into the corresponding grade collection box. The collection box is lined with cushioning foam to prevent damage to the cherries when they fall. At the same time, the device automatically records the yield data of each grade of cherries, which is convenient for enterprises to conduct production statistics. However, the absorbent sponge inside the water removal device is difficult to disassemble and assemble quickly. The absorbent sponge is usually connected to the water removal component bracket by bolts or strong adhesive. When bolts are used, special tools are needed to disassemble them one by one. When strong adhesive is used, tools such as blades are needed to forcibly peel them off. This not only easily damages the surface of the bracket, but may also cause the sponge to break and remain, increasing cleaning and maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the existing technology, the present invention provides a cherry sorting and dehydration device, which can effectively solve the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: This utility model provides a cherry sorting and dehydration device, including a sorting frame. A drum dehydrator is provided on the left side above the sorting frame, and a conveyor plate is fixedly connected to the right side above the sorting frame. A first feeding plate is provided on one side of the conveyor plate, and a second feeding plate is provided on the other side of the conveyor plate. A detection component is provided inside the conveyor plate. A limiting structure is provided outside the first feeding plate. A first rolling sponge column and a second rolling sponge column are provided inside the first feeding plate. A heater and a top plate are fixedly connected above the first feeding plate. A driving structure is provided outside the heater. A first upright column is fixedly connected to the top of the first rolling sponge column, and a second upright column is fixedly connected to the top of the second rolling sponge column. The limiting structure includes a concave plate, a support frame, and a moving rod. An inclined edge is provided on the side of the concave plate. An inclined plate is slidably connected inside the support frame, and a spring is sleeved on the moving rod.

[0005] Furthermore, one end of the drum dewatering machine is connected to the conveyor plate, a collection box one is provided on the front of the sorting frame, a collection box two is provided on the right side of the sorting frame, a column one is snapped into the top plate, and a column two is snapped into the top plate.

[0006] Furthermore, the first rolling sponge column is rotatably connected to the left side of the concave plate, the second rolling sponge column is rotatably connected to the right side of the concave plate, and the concave plate overlaps the outside of the first feeding plate.

[0007] Furthermore, the support frame is fixedly connected above the top plate, the inclined plate is snapped into the concave plate, the moving rod is fixedly connected to the outside of the inclined plate, the moving rod is slidably connected inside the support frame, and the moving rod is connected inside the support frame by a spring.

[0008] Furthermore, the drive structure includes a first rotating shaft and a second rotating shaft. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the left side of the front of the heater, and the second rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the right side of the front of the heater. A motor is provided above the first rotating shaft, and a turntable is connected below the first rotating shaft.

[0009] Furthermore, the turntable one is snapped into the column one, the turntable two is connected below the rotating shaft two, the turntable two is snapped into the column two, a synchronous belt is connected to the outside of the turntable one, and the turntable one is connected to the turntable two through the synchronous belt.

[0010] The technical solution provided by this utility model has the following advantages compared with the known prior art: 1. By setting a limiting structure, a top plate, and two rolling sponge columns, the concave plate and the feed plate are snapped together. The two rolling sponge columns interlock with the feed plate. When the concave plate moves, the inclined edge of its surface contacts the inclined plate. When the inclined plate is pushed, it drives the moving rod to move within the support frame. When the moving rod moves, it causes the spring to deform through the support frame. When the concave plate and the feed plate are fully fitted, the inclined plate will reset through the spring. After resetting, the inclined plate will snap into the concave plate, achieving efficient disassembly and stable fixation of the sponge assembly. When disassembling and replacing, simply pull the moving rod outward to release the inclined plate from the snapping constraint of the concave plate, and the concave plate and the rolling sponge column can be directly removed. The whole process does not require special tools, avoiding damage to the support surface and sponge residue, greatly reducing cleaning and maintenance costs, and ensuring the flexibility of the dewatering device.

[0011] 2. By setting up a drive structure, column one, and column two, the columns one and two above the rolling sponge column one and the rolling sponge column two are interlocked with the top plate. When interlocking, column one and column two will sequentially engage with turntable one and turntable two. Since turntable one is connected to turntable two through a synchronous belt, the motor drives the rotating shaft one to rotate. Then, the rolling sponge column one and the rolling sponge column two can rotate synchronously within the feeding plate one. This synchronous rotation design allows the rolling sponge column to continuously and evenly contact the surface of the cherries conveyed in the feeding plate one, fully absorbing the juice or residual moisture on the surface of the cherries. On the other hand, in conjunction with the heater above the feeding plate one, the rotating sponge column can more efficiently contact the hot air, accelerating the evaporation of the sponge's own moisture and preventing the sponge from reducing the dehydration effect due to water saturation. Ultimately, this achieves efficient and stable operation of the secondary dehydration process, ensuring the dryness and quality of the cherries after sorting. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0013] Figure 1This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the feeding plate of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the limiting structure of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the driving structure of this utility model.

[0014] The labels in the diagram represent: 1. Sorting frame; 2. Drum dewatering machine; 3. Conveyor plate; 4. Feeding plate one; 5. Feeding plate two; 6. Detection assembly; 7. Limiting structure; 701. Concave plate; 702. Support frame; 703. Bevel; 704. Inclined plate; 705. Moving rod; 706. Spring; 8. Drive structure; 801. Rotating shaft one; 802. Rotating shaft two; 803. Motor; 804. Turntable one; 805. Turntable two; 806. Synchronous belt; 9. Collection box one; 10. Collection box two; 11. Heater; 12. Top plate; 13. Rolling sponge column one; 14. Rolling sponge column two; 15. Column one; 16. Column two. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0016] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the embodiments.

[0017] Example 1: Reference Figure 1-4This first embodiment of the present invention discloses a cherry sorting and dehydration device, including a sorting frame 1, a drum dehydrator 2 located on the left side above the sorting frame 1, a conveyor plate 3 fixedly connected to the right side above the sorting frame 1, a discharge plate 4 on one side of the conveyor plate 3, a discharge plate 5 on the other side of the conveyor plate 3, a detection component 6 inside the conveyor plate 3, a limiting structure 7 outside the discharge plate 4, and rolling sponge columns 13 and 24 inside the discharge plate 4. A heater 11 and a top plate 12 are fixedly connected above the feed plate 14. A drive structure 8 is provided outside the heater 11. A column 15 is fixedly connected to the top of the rolling sponge column 13. A column 2 16 is fixedly connected to the top of the rolling sponge column 2 14. The limiting structure 7 includes a concave plate 701, a support frame 702 and a moving rod 705. A bevel 703 is provided on the side of the concave plate 701. An inclined plate 704 is slidably connected inside the support frame 702. A spring 706 is sleeved on the moving rod 705.

[0018] One end of the drum dewatering machine 2 is connected to the conveyor plate 3. The front of the sorting frame 1 is provided with a collection box 9, and the right side of the sorting frame 1 is provided with a collection box 10. The first column 15 is snapped into the top plate 12, the second column 16 is snapped into the top plate 12, the first rolling sponge column 13 is rotatably connected to the left side of the concave plate 701, the second rolling sponge column 14 is rotatably connected to the right side of the concave plate 701, the concave plate 701 overlaps the outside of the discharge plate 4, the support frame 702 is fixedly connected above the top plate 12, the inclined plate 704 is snapped into the concave plate 701, the moving rod 705 is fixedly connected to the outside of the inclined plate 704, the moving rod 705 is slidably connected to the support frame 702, and the moving rod 705 is connected to the support frame 702 by a spring 706.

[0019] By setting up a limiting structure 7, a top plate 12, a rolling sponge column 13, and a rolling sponge column 2 14, a rapid installation and fixing system for the rolling sponge columns is constructed. During installation, the rolling sponge columns 13 and 2 are interlocked with the material feeding plate 4. The concave plate 701 overlaps the material feeding plate 4. The inclined side 703 of the concave plate 701 pushes the inclined plate 704, causing the moving rod 705 to slide within the support frame 702 and compress the spring 706. When the concave plate 701 and the material feeding plate 4 are completely in contact, the spring 706 returns to its original position, causing the inclined plate 704 to snap into the concave plate 701, thus completing the fixing. At the same time, the drum dewatering machine 2 connects with the conveyor plate 3 to achieve the transition from preliminary dewatering to sorting. The collection boxes 19 and 2 respectively receive cherries of different grades. The columns 15 and 2 are snapped into the top plate 12 to ensure the stability of the rolling sponge columns. The overall structure makes the dewatering, sorting, and collection processes seamless, taking into account both practicality and convenience.

[0020] Example 2: Reference Figure 4 This is the second embodiment of the present invention, which differs from the first embodiment in that: The drive structure 8 includes a first rotating shaft 801 and a second rotating shaft 802. The first rotating shaft 801 is rotatably connected to the left side of the front of the heater 11, and the second rotating shaft 802 is rotatably connected to the right side of the front of the heater 11. A motor 803 is located above the first rotating shaft 801, and a first turntable 804 is connected below the first rotating shaft 801. The first turntable 804 is snapped into the first column 15. A second turntable 805 is connected below the second rotating shaft 802. The second turntable 805 is snapped into the second column 16, and the first turntable 804 is externally connected to... A timing belt 806 is connected to a turntable 804, which is connected to a turntable 805 via the timing belt 806. The inner surface of the timing belt 806 is provided with evenly distributed toothed strips, and the turntables 804 and 805 are also machined with tooth grooves that perfectly match the teeth of the timing belt 806. During operation, the teeth and tooth grooves of the timing belt 806 mesh with each other, and the power is transmitted through the meshing of the teeth, rather than relying on the friction between the belt and the pulley. Since the timing belt 806 is existing technology, it will not be described in detail.

[0021] By setting up drive structure 8, column 15, and column 2 16, a stable and synchronous power source is provided for the rolling sponge column, improving the secondary dewatering efficiency. In drive structure 8, motor 803 drives rotating shaft 1 801 to rotate, rotating shaft 1 801 is linked to turntable 1 804, and turntable 1 804 transmits power to turntable 2 805 through synchronous belt 806, so that the two operate synchronously. Columns 15 and 2 respectively engage turntable 1 804 and 2 with rolling sponge columns 13 and 2, which can convert the rotational force of the turntable into the rotation of the rolling sponge column, allowing it to rotate evenly in the feed plate 14. With the hot air from heater 11, the rotating rolling sponge column can fully contact the cherry surface to absorb moisture, and can also quickly evaporate its own moisture, avoiding water saturation and ensuring stable secondary dewatering effect.

[0022] The remaining structure is the same as that in Example 1.

[0023] The workflow of this utility model is as follows: In use, the concave plate 701 can be snapped into the blanking plate 4, while the rolling sponge column 13 and the rolling sponge column 2 14 will be inserted into the blanking plate 4. When the concave plate 701 moves, the inclined edge 703 on the surface will contact the inclined plate 704. When the inclined plate 704 is pushed, it will drive the moving rod 705 to move within the support frame 702. When the moving rod 705 moves, it will drive the spring 706 to deform through the support frame 702. When the concave plate 701 and the blanking plate 4 can fit together completely, the inclined plate 704 will be reset by the action of the spring 706. After being reset, the inclined plate 704 will be snapped into the concave plate 701. The uprights 15 and 16 above the rolling sponge column 13 and the rolling sponge column 2 are inserted into the top plate 12. When the uprights 15 and 16 are inserted, they will successively engage with the turntable 1 804 and the turntable 2 805. Since the turntable 1 804 is connected to the turntable 2 805 through the synchronous belt 806, the motor 803 drives the rotating shaft 1 801 to rotate. Then the rolling sponge column 13 and the rolling sponge column 2 14 can rotate synchronously in the feed plate 1 4.

[0024] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions will not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the protection scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A cherry sorting and dehydration device, comprising a sorting frame (1), characterized in that: A drum dewatering machine (2) is provided on the left side above the sorting frame (1). A conveyor plate (3) is fixedly connected to the right side above the sorting frame (1). A first feeding plate (4) is provided on one side of the conveyor plate (3), and a second feeding plate (5) is provided on the other side of the conveyor plate (3). A detection component (6) is provided inside the conveyor plate (3). A limiting structure (7) is provided outside the first feeding plate (4). A first rolling sponge column (13) and a second rolling sponge column (14) are provided inside the first feeding plate (4). A heater (11) is fixedly connected above the first feeding plate (4). The top plate (12) and the heater (11) are provided with a driving structure (8). The top of the first rolling sponge column (13) is fixedly connected to a first column (15). The top of the second rolling sponge column (14) is fixedly connected to a second column (16). The limiting structure (7) includes a concave plate (701), a support frame (702) and a moving rod (705). The side of the concave plate (701) is provided with a sloping edge (703). The support frame (702) is slidably connected to a sloping plate (704). The moving rod (705) is sleeved with a spring (706).

2. The cherry sorting and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the drum dewatering machine (2) is connected to the conveyor plate (3). The front of the sorting frame (1) is provided with a collection box 1 (9), and the right side of the sorting frame (1) is provided with a collection box 2 (10). The first column (15) is snapped into the top plate (12), and the second column (16) is snapped into the top plate (12).

3. The cherry sorting and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first rolling sponge column (13) is rotatably connected to the left side of the concave plate (701), the second rolling sponge column (14) is rotatably connected to the right side of the concave plate (701), and the concave plate (701) overlaps the outside of the first feeding plate (4).

4. The cherry sorting and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support frame (702) is fixedly connected above the top plate (12), the inclined plate (704) is snapped into the concave plate (701), the moving rod (705) is fixedly connected outside the inclined plate (704), the moving rod (705) is slidably connected inside the support frame (702), and the moving rod (705) is connected inside the support frame (702) by a spring (706).

5. A cherry sorting and dehydration device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive structure (8) includes a first rotating shaft (801) and a second rotating shaft (802). The first rotating shaft (801) is rotatably connected to the left side of the front of the heater (11), and the second rotating shaft (802) is rotatably connected to the right side of the front of the heater (11). A motor (803) is provided above the first rotating shaft (801), and a turntable (804) is connected below the first rotating shaft (801).

6. A cherry sorting and dehydration device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The turntable one (804) is snapped into the column one (15), and the turntable two (805) is connected below the rotating shaft two (802). The turntable two (805) is snapped into the column two (16). The turntable one (804) is connected to the outside of the synchronous belt (806). The turntable one (804) is connected to the turntable two (805) through the synchronous belt (806).

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