Open easy clean material handling device

Abstract

This utility model relates to the technical field of material receiving devices and discloses an open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device, including a receiving module: the receiving module includes a waste hopper, a fixed plate, a finished product hopper, and an adjusting component. The waste hopper is arranged vertically and has a waste discharge opening. An adjusting plate is provided on the inner side of the waste hopper, located in the waste discharge opening, and the adjusting plate is adjustable in the vertical direction. Fixed plates are installed on both sides of the waste hopper, and L-shaped loading plates are arranged downwardly on adjacent sides of the two fixed plates. An adjusting component is installed on the fixed plates to drive the L-shaped loading plates to move up and down in the vertical direction. This utility model proposes an open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device, which achieves separation of finished products and defective products through the open design of the finished product hopper and waste hopper, facilitating cleaning, eliminating the need for frequent disassembly, reducing cleaning costs, improving production efficiency, and preventing material residue, mold, and cross-contamination, thus ensuring product hygiene and safety.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material receiving device technology, and in particular to an open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device. Background Technology

[0002] A color sorter is a high-precision device that uses optical principles to sort granular materials (such as rice, tea, nuts, ores, plastics, fruits and vegetables, etc.) according to color differences. Its basic working process is that the material falls from the vibrating feeder to form a uniform material flow. A high-speed camera scans and acquires images of the falling material. After the image processing system identifies the discolored particles (defective products), it sends a command to drive the spray valve to blow the defective products away from the original track. Finally, good products and defective products fall into the corresponding receiving hopper devices to achieve sorting. The receiving hopper device is the last key link in the color sorter to complete the sorting action. Its performance directly affects the final sorting purity, equipment efficiency and stability.

[0003] However, the complex structure of traditional hoppers results in numerous cleaning dead zones, requiring disassembly for cleaning, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, severely impacting production efficiency. Sticky organic materials left behind are prone to mold and bacterial growth in humid environments, and can also cross-contaminate batches, posing a significant risk to product hygiene and safety.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, this application proposes an open-type, easy-to-clean material receiving device. Utility Model Content

[0005] Based on the technical problems existing in the background art, this utility model proposes an open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device.

[0006] This utility model proposes an open-type, easy-to-clean material receiving device, including a material receiving module:

[0007] The receiving module includes a waste hopper, a fixed plate, a finished product hopper, and an adjusting component. The waste hopper is arranged vertically and has a waste discharge opening inside. An adjusting plate is provided on the inner side of the waste hopper, located in the waste discharge opening, and the adjusting plate is adjustable in the vertical direction.

[0008] The waste bin is equipped with fixing plates on both sides, and an L-shaped loading plate with downward inclination is provided on each side of the two fixing plates. The fixing plates are equipped with adjusting components that drive the L-shaped loading plate to move up and down in the vertical direction. The finished product bin is installed between the two L-shaped loading plates and is arranged with downward inclination.

[0009] The finished product hopper has an opening for discharging finished products.

[0010] Preferably, the adjusting component includes an L-shaped movable plate, an assembly plate, and a threaded lever. The side of the fixed plate has a vertically arranged second sliding opening. A third screw head is installed on the outer side of the L-shaped loading plate, passing through the second sliding opening and slidingly engaging with it. The L-shaped movable plate is sleeved on the third screw head, and a third nut that abuts against the L-shaped movable plate is threaded onto the third screw head. The assembly plate is installed on the outer side of the fixed plate and located below the L-shaped movable plate. The threaded lever is threaded through the assembly plate and rotatably engages with the bottom of the L-shaped movable plate.

[0011] Preferably, the finished product bucket is provided with side lugs on both sides, and the two side lugs are respectively attached to the top of the two L-shaped loading plates. A third sliding opening is provided in the side lugs. A second screw head is installed on the top of the L-shaped loading plate, passing through the third sliding opening and slidingly engaging with it. A second nut that abuts against the side lug is threaded onto the second screw head.

[0012] Preferably, the back of the waste hopper is provided with a first sliding opening, and the side of the adjusting plate is provided with a first screw head that passes through the first sliding opening and slides with it. A first nut that abuts against the back of the waste hopper is threaded onto the first screw head.

[0013] Preferably, a waste front curtain is installed at the front end of the bottom of the waste hopper, and a waste cover is integrally connected to the bottom of the waste hopper, and a waste channel communicating with the waste discharge opening is formed inside the waste cover.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom of the finished product hopper is equipped with a finished product front curtain located at the finished product discharge end of the finished product discharge opening.

[0015] The above-mentioned technical solution of this utility model has the following beneficial technical effects:

[0016] 1. During use, the receiving module is installed at the outlet of the color sorter. During the discharge process, the high-speed camera scans the falling material. Finished material is discharged through the finished product discharge opening in the finished product hopper. When the camera identifies a defective product, the spray valve at the bottom of the color sorter blows the defective product away from its original track and directly discharges it through the waste discharge opening in the waste hopper. This device assembles the waste hopper and the finished product hopper, enabling the receiving of both finished and defective products. Both hoppers are open, facilitating the cleaning of their inner walls. This design solves the problem of difficult cleaning of traditional hoppers, eliminating the need for frequent disassembly and reducing the time and labor costs required for cleaning, thereby improving production efficiency. At the same time, it effectively avoids the situation where sticky organic materials remain and mold and bacteria grow in a humid environment, preventing cross-contamination between batches and effectively ensuring the hygiene and safety of the products, reducing the product quality risks caused by hygiene issues.

[0017] 2. During use, the height of the finished product hopper between the two fixed plates can be adjusted using the adjusting mechanism. The finished product hopper is arranged at an angle, and its tilt direction on the L-shaped loading plate is adjustable, thus allowing for flexible adjustment of the distance between the finished product hopper and the waste hopper. This design enables the device to adjust the separation path and spatial layout of finished and defective products according to different production needs and material characteristics, ensuring the accuracy and stability of material separation. Regardless of changes in the size, shape, or other characteristics of the materials, the device can achieve the best separation effect through simple adjustments, improving the adaptability and flexibility of production and meeting diverse production scenarios.

[0018] 3. This device has an adjustable plate inside the waste hopper, which allows defective products blown off by the spray valve to fall along the plate and prevents them from splashing out. This design controls the trajectory of the defective products, preventing them from splashing out of their original track and potentially damaging other parts of the equipment or interfering with the normal production process. Through the guiding action of the plate, the defective products can enter the waste hopper smoothly and orderly, reducing material accumulation and blockage problems that may be caused by defective products splashing out. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device proposed in this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 Overall front view;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the material receiving module of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 This utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of A in the middle;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the finished bucket of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the back structure of the waste bin of this utility model.

[0025] Reference numerals: 1. Receiving module; 2. Scrap hopper; 201. First sliding opening; 21. Scrap front curtain; 22. Scrap cover; 23. Adjusting plate; 231. First screw head; 232. First nut; 3. Fixing plate; 301. Second sliding opening; 31. L-shaped loading plate; 311. Second screw head; 312. Second nut; 313. Third screw head; 314. Third nut; 4. Finished product hopper; 41. Finished product front curtain; 42. Side lug; 421. Third sliding opening; 5. Adjusting component; 51. L-shaped movable plate; 52. Assembly plate; 53. Threaded handle. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments and accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these descriptions are merely exemplary and not intended to limit the scope of this utility model. Furthermore, descriptions of well-known structures and technologies are omitted in the following description to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the concept of this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1-6 As shown, the present invention proposes an open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device, including a material receiving module 1:

[0028] The receiving module 1 includes a waste hopper 2, a fixed plate 3, a finished product hopper 4, and an adjusting component 5. The waste hopper 2 is arranged vertically and has a waste discharge opening inside. An adjusting plate 23 located in the waste discharge opening is provided on the inner side of the waste hopper 2, and the adjusting plate 23 is adjustable in the vertical direction.

[0029] Both sides of the waste bin 2 are equipped with fixing plates 3. Each of the two fixing plates 3 has an L-shaped loading plate 31 that is arranged downwardly on an adjacent side. The fixing plates 3 are equipped with adjusting parts 5 that drive the L-shaped loading plate 31 to move up and down in the vertical direction. The finished product bin 4 is installed between the two L-shaped loading plates 31 and is arranged downwardly.

[0030] The finished product hopper 4 has an opening for finished product discharge.

[0031] In use, the receiving module 1 is installed at the outlet of the color sorter. During the discharge process, the high-speed camera scans the falling material. Finished material is discharged through the finished product discharge opening in the finished product hopper 4. When the camera detects a defective product, the spray valve at the bottom of the color sorter blows the defective product away from its original track and directly discharges it through the waste discharge opening in the waste hopper 2. This device assembles the waste hopper 2 and the finished product hopper 4 to receive both finished and defective products. Both are open designs, which facilitates cleaning of the inner walls of the waste hopper 2 and the finished product hopper 4. During use, the adjusting component 5 can drive the L-shaped loading plate 31 to move vertically. The finished product hopper 4 is inclined, and the tilt position on the L-shaped loading plate 31 is adjustable, which allows for flexible adjustment of the distance between the finished product hopper 4 and the waste hopper 2. This design allows the device to adjust the separation path and spatial layout of finished and defective products according to different production needs and material characteristics, ensuring the accuracy and stability of material separation. No matter how the size, shape, or other characteristics of the material change, it can be easily adjusted.

[0032] In a specific embodiment, the adjusting component 5 includes an L-shaped movable plate 51, an assembly plate 52, and a threaded lever 53. The side of the fixed plate 3 has a vertically arranged second sliding opening 301. The outer side of the L-shaped loading plate 31 is equipped with a third screw head 313 that passes through the second sliding opening 301 and slides with it. The L-shaped movable plate 51 is sleeved on the third screw head 313. The third screw head 313 is threaded with a third nut 314 that abuts against the L-shaped movable plate 51. The assembly plate 52 is installed on the outer side of the fixed plate 3 and is located below the L-shaped movable plate 51. The threaded lever 53 is threaded through the assembly plate 52 and rotates with the bottom of the L-shaped movable plate 51.

[0033] When it is necessary to adjust the height of the finished product bucket 4, rotate the threaded handle 53. The threaded handle 53 will move vertically during the rotation, and drive the L-shaped movable plate 51 to move up and down together. Driven by the L-shaped movable plate 51, the third screw head 313 will slide along the second sliding port 301, thereby driving the L-shaped loading plate 31 to move up and down, and finally realize the adjustment of the height of the finished product bucket 4. After the adjustment is in place, the third nut 314 can lock and fix the L-shaped movable plate 51 and the third screw head 313 to ensure the stability of the L-shaped loading plate 31.

[0034] In a specific embodiment, the finished hopper 4 is equipped with side ears 42 on both sides. The two side ears 42 are respectively attached to the top of the two L-shaped loading plates 31. A third sliding opening 421 is provided in the side ears 42. A second screw head 311 is installed on the top of the L-shaped loading plate 31, passing through the third sliding opening 421 and slidingly engaging with it. A second nut 312 that abuts against the side ears 42 is threaded onto the second screw head 311.

[0035] When it is necessary to adjust the tilt position of the finished product hopper 4 on the L-shaped loading plate 31, loosen the second nut 312 and push the finished product hopper 4. The side lug 42 will slide along the second screw head 311 within the range of the third sliding port 421, thereby changing the position of the finished product hopper 4. After adjusting to the appropriate position, tighten the second nut 312 to lock and fix the side lug 42 to the L-shaped loading plate 31, thus completing the adjustment of the position of the finished product hopper 4. The above realizes the flexible adjustment of the finished product hopper 4 in the tilt direction. It can adjust the receiving position of the finished product hopper 4 according to factors such as the discharge position of the color sorter and the characteristics of the material, ensuring that the finished material can fall accurately into the finished product hopper 4 and reduce material spillage. At the same time, the detachable connection method also provides convenience for the individual disassembly and cleaning of the finished product hopper 4, further optimizing the ease of cleaning of the device.

[0036] In a specific embodiment, a first sliding opening 201 is provided on the back of the waste bin 2, and a first screw head 231 is installed on the side of the adjusting plate 23, which passes through the first sliding opening 201 and slides with it. A first nut 232 that abuts against the back of the waste bin 2 is threaded onto the first screw head 231.

[0037] When the vertical position of the adjusting plate 23 needs to be adjusted, loosen the first nut 232 and move the adjusting plate 23 up and down. The first screw head 231 will slide synchronously along the first sliding port 201. After the adjusting plate 23 moves to a position that can effectively guide the defective material to fall and prevent splashing, tighten the first nut 232 to lock the adjusting plate 23 to the waste hopper 2, thus completing the adjustment of the position of the adjusting plate 23. The position of the adjusting plate 23 can be adjusted according to the actual situation such as the falling speed and trajectory of the defective material to ensure that the adjusting plate 23 can effectively guide the defective material to fall smoothly into the waste hopper 2, avoiding the waste of material or equipment pollution caused by defective material splashing. The locking and fixing structure ensures the positional stability of the adjusting plate 23 during operation and improves the reliability of the device in receiving defective materials.

[0038] In a specific embodiment, a waste front curtain 21 is installed at the front end of the bottom of the waste hopper 2, and a waste cover 22 is integrally connected to the bottom of the waste hopper 2. A waste channel communicating with the waste discharge opening is formed inside the waste cover 22. The waste front curtain 21 can block the material when the defective material falls from the waste discharge opening, preventing the material from splashing out to the front end of the waste hopper 2 during the falling process. The waste cover 22 at the bottom of the waste hopper 2 can ensure that the defective material falls into the waste discharge opening and is stably discharged along the waste channel, avoiding the accumulation of material at the bottom of the waste hopper 2.

[0039] In a specific embodiment, a finished product front baffle 41 is installed at the bottom of the finished product hopper 4, located at the discharge end of the finished product discharge opening. When the finished product material slides from the finished product discharge opening to the discharge end, the finished product front baffle 41 can buffer and block the material, preventing the material from splashing out of the finished product hopper 4 due to excessive speed during discharge. This ensures that the finished product material can accurately fall into the subsequent collection equipment, effectively avoiding spillage of finished product material during the discharge process, reducing finished product loss, ensuring production efficiency, and reducing the amount of cleaning work around the equipment caused by material spillage, further improving the practicality and convenience of the device.

[0040] The specific working principle of this device is as follows:

[0041] When the color sorter is working, the high-speed camera scans and acquires images of the falling material. After the image processing system identifies the defective product, it sends a command to the spray valve to blow the defective product away from the original track, while the finished product continues to fall along the original track.

[0042] The defective material blown away from its original track by the spray valve moves toward the waste hopper 2. The adjusting plate 23 inside the waste hopper 2 has been adjusted to a suitable vertical position according to the trajectory of the defective material falling. The adjustment is achieved by loosening the first nut 232 and moving the first screw head 231 to slide along the first sliding port 201. After adjustment, the first nut 232 is tightened to fix it. After the defective material comes into contact with the adjusting plate 23, it slides down along the adjusting plate 23 to the waste discharge opening inside the waste hopper 2. During the falling process, the waste front curtain 21 at the bottom front of the waste hopper 2 prevents the defective material from splashing out to the front. Then the defective material is discharged through the waste channel inside the waste cover 22 that is integrally connected to the bottom of the waste hopper 2.

[0043] Finished material falls along the original track to finished product hopper 4. Finished product hopper 4 has been adjusted according to the falling position of finished product and material characteristics. By rotating the threaded lever 53 of the adjusting component 5, the L-shaped movable plate 51 and the third screw head 313 are moved along the second sliding port 301, thereby adjusting the height of the L-shaped loading plate 31 and realizing the height adjustment of finished product hopper 4. After adjustment, it is fixed by the third nut 314. At the same time, the second nut 312 is loosened, and the finished product hopper 4 is pushed so that the third sliding port 421 of the side ear 42 slides along the second screw head 311, adjusting the tilt position of finished product hopper 4 on the L-shaped loading plate 31. After adjustment, the second nut 312 is tightened to fix it. After the finished product falls into the finished product discharge opening in the finished product hopper 4, it slides down along the tilted finished product hopper 4. The finished product front curtain 41 at the bottom prevents the finished product from splashing out at the discharge end. Finally, the finished product falls accurately into the subsequent collection equipment.

[0044] Since both the waste bin 2 and the finished product bin 4 adopt an open design, and the finished product bin 4 is detachably connected to the L-shaped loading plate 31 via the side lug 42, there is no need for complicated disassembly during cleaning. The inner walls of the waste bin 2 and the finished product bin 4 can be cleaned directly, effectively reducing cleaning dead corners, reducing cleaning difficulty and time consumption, avoiding the problems of residual sticky organic materials causing mold, bacterial growth, and cross-contamination of batches, and ensuring product hygiene and safety.

[0045] It should be understood that the above-described specific embodiments of this utility model are merely illustrative or explanatory of the principles of this utility model, and do not constitute a limitation thereof. Therefore, any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made without departing from the spirit and scope of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An open-type, easy-to-clean material receiving device, characterized in that, Including receiving module (1): The receiving module (1) includes a waste hopper (2), a fixing plate (3), a finished product hopper (4) and an adjusting component (5). The waste hopper (2) is arranged vertically and has a waste discharge opening inside. An adjusting plate (23) located in the waste discharge opening is provided on the inner side of the waste hopper (2), and the adjusting plate (23) is adjustable in the vertical direction. The waste bin (2) is equipped with fixing plates (3) on both sides. Each of the two fixing plates (3) is provided with an L-shaped loading plate (31) that is inclined downwards on one side. An adjusting component (5) is installed on the fixing plate (3) to drive the L-shaped loading plate (31) to move up and down in the vertical direction. The finished product bin (4) is installed between the two L-shaped loading plates (31) and is inclined downwards. The finished product hopper (4) has an opening for discharging finished products.

2. The open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The adjusting component (5) includes an L-shaped movable plate (51), an assembly plate (52), and a threaded lever (53). The side of the fixed plate (3) is provided with a vertically arranged second sliding opening (301). The outer side of the L-shaped loading plate (31) is equipped with a third screw head (313) that passes through the second sliding opening (301) and slides with it. The L-shaped movable plate (51) is sleeved on the third screw head (313). The third screw head (313) is threaded with a third nut (314) that abuts against the L-shaped movable plate (51). The assembly plate (52) is installed on the outer side of the fixed plate (3) and located below the L-shaped movable plate (51). The threaded lever (53) passes through the assembly plate (52) and rotates with the bottom of the L-shaped movable plate (51).

3. The open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The finished product bucket (4) is equipped with side ears (42) on both sides. The two side ears (42) are respectively attached to the top of the two L-shaped loading plates (31). A third sliding opening (421) is provided in the side ears (42). A second screw head (311) is installed on the top of the L-shaped loading plate (31) through the third sliding opening (421) and slidingly engaged with it. A second nut (312) is threaded on the second screw head (311) and abuts against the side ears (42).

4. The open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The waste bin (2) has a first sliding opening (201) on its back side. The adjustment plate (23) has a first screw head (231) that passes through the first sliding opening (201) and slides with it. The first screw head (231) is threaded with a first nut (232) that abuts against the back side of the waste bin (2).

5. The open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The waste bin (2) is equipped with a waste front curtain (21) at the front end of the bottom. The bottom of the waste bin (2) is integrally connected with a waste cover (22), and a waste channel communicating with the waste discharge opening is formed inside the waste cover (22).

6. The open-type easy-to-clean material receiving device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the finished product hopper (4) is equipped with a finished product front curtain (41) located at the finished product discharge end of the open discharge port.

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