Aquatic product counting device

Abstract

The application discloses an aquatic product counting device, which belongs to the technical field of aquatic product counting. The device comprises a feeding box, a camera, a computer and an inclined chute. The feeding box is provided with a feeding opening and an outlet. One end of the inclined chute is connected with the outlet, and the other end of the inclined chute is inclined towards the ground. The inclined chute is transparent. The camera is arranged below the inclined chute. The computer is arranged on the feeding box and electrically connected with the camera. When in use, the user can pour water and aquatic products into the feeding box together. The camera arranged below the transparent inclined chute can take pictures of the aquatic products passing through the inclined chute, and the problem of lens pollution caused by water drops due to the struggle of the aquatic products is avoided, so that the image quality is clear, and the computer can accurately identify the taken pictures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of aquatic product counting technology, and more specifically, to an aquatic product counting device. Background Technology

[0002] In the process of selling aquatic products, quick and accurate counting is a crucial operation.

[0003] Traditional counting methods rely heavily on manual labor, which is inefficient and prone to errors. Current automated counting systems use cameras positioned above the chute to photograph the aquatic products inside, sending the images to a computer. The computer then uses a specific program to count the products in the photos. However, because the aquatic products struggle during the chute movement, water droplets carried by their tails are splashed onto the camera lens, severely degrading the image quality and ultimately preventing the computer from accurately identifying the products. Utility Model Content

[0004] The summary section of this application is intended to provide a brief overview of the concepts, which will be described in detail in the detailed description section below. This summary section is not intended to identify key or essential features of the claimed technical solutions, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed technical solutions.

[0005] To address the technical problems mentioned in the background section, some embodiments of this application provide an aquatic product counting device, comprising: a feeding box, a camera, a computer, and an inclined slide; the feeding box has a feeding port and an outlet; one end of the inclined slide is connected to the outlet, and the other end of the inclined slide is inclined towards the ground; the inclined slide is transparent; the camera is disposed below the inclined slide, and the camera's field of view covers the inclined slide; the computer is disposed on the feeding box, and the computer is electrically connected to the camera, and the computer is used to calculate the number of aquatic products passing through the inclined slide.

[0006] Furthermore, a protective cover is provided above the inclined slide; the protective cover is rotatably connected to the inclined slide.

[0007] Furthermore, the protective cover is equipped with a lighting component; the lighting component is directed toward the inclined slide.

[0008] Furthermore, the side of the lighting assembly facing the inclined slide is provided with a transparent partition.

[0009] Furthermore, the counting device also includes a dust cover; the dust cover is disposed at the bottom of the inclined slide, and the camera is disposed inside the dust cover.

[0010] Furthermore, the dispensing port is located on the top surface of the dispensing box, and the outlet is located on the side surface of the dispensing box; the bottom surface of the dispensing box is inclined towards the outlet; the end of the dispensing box away from the outlet is provided with an arc-shaped surface, which is tangent to the bottom surface of the dispensing box.

[0011] Furthermore, the counting device also includes: a collection box, a drain pipe, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, and a water pump; the collection box is located at one end of the inclined slide away from the delivery box; the drain pipe is located at one end of the delivery box away from the outlet; one end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the drain pipe, the other end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump, one end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the input end of the water pump, and the other end of the second connecting pipe extends into the collection box.

[0012] Furthermore, the counting device also includes a rotating arm; one end of the rotating arm is provided with the computer, and the other end of the rotating arm is provided with the dispensing box.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows: When in use, users can pour water and aquatic products into the feeding box together. The camera, located below the transparent inclined slide, can capture images of the aquatic products passing through the inclined slide. This avoids the problem of water droplets contaminating the lens due to the struggle of the aquatic products, ensuring clear image quality and enabling the computer to accurately identify the captured images. Attached Figure Description

[0014] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this application, are used to provide a further understanding of the application and to make other features, objects, and advantages of the application more apparent. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this application are used to explain the application and do not constitute an undue limitation of the application.

[0015] Furthermore, throughout the accompanying drawings, the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements. It should be understood that the drawings are schematic, and the elements are not necessarily drawn to scale.

[0016] In the attached diagram: Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram based on an embodiment of this application; Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the outlet, rotating arm, dispensing box and some surrounding parts; Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of a part of the embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the downpipe, water pump, first connecting pipe, second connecting pipe and surrounding parts; Figure 4 This is a partial exploded view of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the protective cover, lighting assembly, transparent partition, and inclined slide. Figure 5 This is a structural diagram as part of an embodiment, mainly showing the structure of the dust cover and the camera.

[0017] Figure Labels

[0018] 1. Dispensing box; 11. Dispensing port; 12. Exit; 13. Curved surface; 2. Camera; 3. Computer; 4. Inclined slide; 41. Protective cover; 411. Grip; 42. Lighting assembly; 43. Transparent partition; 44. Dust cover; 5. Collection box; 6. Drain pipe; 7. First connecting pipe; 8. Second connecting pipe; 9. Water pump; 10. Rotating arm. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Embodiments of this disclosure will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While some embodiments of this disclosure are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that this disclosure can be implemented in various forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided to provide a more thorough and complete understanding of this disclosure. It should be understood that the accompanying drawings and embodiments of this disclosure are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0020] It should also be noted that, for ease of description, only the parts relevant to the invention are shown in the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this disclosure can be combined with each other.

[0021] It should be noted that the concepts of "first" and "second" mentioned in this disclosure are used only to distinguish different devices, modules or units, and are not used to limit the order of functions performed by these devices, modules or units or their interdependencies.

[0022] It should be noted that the terms "a" and "a plurality of" used in this disclosure are illustrative rather than restrictive, and those skilled in the art should understand that, unless otherwise expressly indicated in the context, they should be understood as "one or more".

[0023] This disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-5 , A seafood counting device includes: a feeding box 1, a camera 2, a computer 3, and an inclined slide 4; the feeding box 1 has a feeding port 11 and an outlet 12; one end of the inclined slide 4 is connected to the outlet 12, and the other end of the inclined slide 4 is inclined towards the ground; the inclined slide 4 is made of transparent plastic or glass, preferably transparent plastic in this embodiment. The camera 2 is located below the inclined slide 4, and the shooting range of the camera 2 covers the inclined slide 4; the computer 3 is located on the feeding box 1, and the computer 3 is electrically connected to the camera 2. The computer 3 is used to calculate the number of seafood passing through the inclined slide 4. Specifically, after the camera 2 obtains an image of the seafood, it processes the image in the computer 3 using a specific program, such as a grayscale evaluation method, to obtain the number of seafood in this batch, and then outputs the result to the computer 3 for display. When in use, the user can pour water and aquatic products into the delivery box 1 together. The camera 2, which is placed under the transparent inclined slide 4, can take pictures of the aquatic products passing through the inclined slide 4. The problem of water droplets contaminating the lens due to the struggle of the aquatic products is not solved, which ensures the clear image quality and enables the computer 3 to accurately identify the captured image. The aquatic products passing through the inclined slide 4 will be discharged from the outlet 12.

[0025] In other embodiments, the counting component includes an infrared transmitter and an infrared receiver, both positioned on the inclined slide 4. When the aquatic product is positioned between the infrared transmitter and receiver, the infrared receiver cannot receive a signal, the count increments by one, and the information is transmitted to the computer 3 for display. Alternatively, a Bioscanner counter can be used to count the aquatic products.

[0026] Specifically, a protective cover 41 is provided above the inclined slide 4. Specifically, the inclined slide 4 has an inclined surface for aquatic products to pass through, and the protective cover 41 is used to cover the inclined surface. When aquatic products pass through the inclined slide 4, their violent struggles may cause them to detach from the slide 4. The protective cover 41 prevents the jumping aquatic products from detaching, allowing them to pass smoothly through the inclined slide 4. The protective cover 41 is rotatably connected to the inclined slide 4. Specifically, a gripping part 411 for hand gripping is provided at the end opposite to the rotatably connected protective cover 41 to the inclined slide 4. The gripping part 411 has a rod-like structure, allowing the user to rotate the protective cover 41 relative to the inclined slide 4 and clean and maintain the inclined slide 4.

[0027] Specifically, after the protective cover 41 covers the inclined slide 4, the environment inside the inclined slide 4 is too dark, and the images captured by the camera 2 are not clear enough, affecting the counting accuracy of the computer 3. Therefore, a lighting component 42 is installed inside the protective cover 41, and the illumination direction of the lighting component 42 is towards the inclined slide 4. The lighting component 42 is an LED light.

[0028] Specifically, the side of the lighting assembly 42 facing the inclined slide 4 is provided with a transparent partition 43. The transparent partition 43 is provided to protect the lighting assembly 42 and prevent water from seeping into the lighting assembly 42 and causing damage. Specifically, the protective cover 41 has a mounting chamber, the lighting assembly 42 is fixed to the transparent partition 43 with bolts, and the transparent partition 43 is fixed to the mounting chamber with bolts.

[0029] Specifically, the counting device further includes a dust cover 44; the dust cover 44 is disposed at the bottom of the inclined slide 4, and the camera 2 is disposed inside the dust cover 44. Specifically, the dust cover 44 has a frustum structure. One end of the dust cover 44 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the inclined slide 4 by bolts, and the other end of the dust cover 44 is equipped with the camera 2. The dust cover 44 is designed to prevent dust in the air from obstructing the lens of the camera 2 and to prevent water droplets from splashing onto the camera and causing damage.

[0030] Specifically, the inlet 11 is located on the top surface of the feeding box 1, and the outlet 12 is located on the side of the feeding box 1; the bottom of the feeding box 1 is inclined towards the outlet 12; the end of the feeding box 1 away from the outlet 12 is provided with an arc-shaped surface 13, which is tangent to the bottom surface of the feeding box 1. When workers put aquatic products into the feeding box 1, little interference is needed; the aquatic products will slide along the arc-shaped surface 13 onto the inclined slide 4 and be discharged from the end of the inclined slide 4 away from the feeding box 1.

[0031] Specifically, the counting device further includes: a collection box 5, a drain pipe 6, a first connecting pipe 7, a second connecting pipe 8, and a water pump 9; the collection box 5 is located at the end of the inclined slide 4 away from the delivery box 1; the drain pipe 6 is located inside the delivery box 1 at the end away from the outlet 12; one end of the first connecting pipe 7 is connected to the drain pipe 6, and the other end of the first connecting pipe 7 is connected to the output end of the water pump 9; one end of the second connecting pipe 8 is connected to the input end of the water pump 9, and the other end of the second connecting pipe 8 extends into the collection box 5. Specifically, the drain pipe 6 has multiple drain outlets, and the water flowing out from the multiple drain outlets can flush the aquatic products into the inclined slide 4 along the arc surface 13. The arrangement of the first connecting pipe 7, the second connecting pipe 8, the collection box 5, and the water pump 9 enables water resources to be reused, thereby achieving the purpose of water conservation.

[0032] Specifically, the counting device further includes a rotating arm 10; one end of the rotating arm 10 is equipped with the computer 3, and the other end of the rotating arm 10 is mounted on the dispensing box 1. Specifically, the rotating arm 10 has multiple degrees of freedom for rotation, allowing the user to select a suitable angle during operation.

[0033] The above description is merely a selection of preferred embodiments of this disclosure and an explanation of the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope of the invention involved in the embodiments of this disclosure is not limited to technical solutions formed by specific combinations of the above-described technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by arbitrary combinations of the above-described technical features or their equivalents without departing from the above-described inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by substituting the above-described features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in the embodiments of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A seafood counting device, characterized in that, include: Deployment of the container, camera, computer, and inclined slide; The dispensing box is provided with a dispensing port and an outlet; one end of the inclined slide is connected to the outlet, and the other end of the inclined slide is inclined towards the ground; the inclined slide is a transparent inclined slide. The camera is positioned below the inclined slide, and its field of view covers the inclined slide; the computer is mounted on the delivery box and is electrically connected to the camera. The computer is used to calculate the number of aquatic products passing through the inclined slide.

2. The aquatic product counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A protective cover is provided above the inclined slide; The protective cover is rotatably connected to the inclined slide.

3. The aquatic product counting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The protective cover is equipped with a lighting component; The light assembly is directed toward the inclined slide.

4. The aquatic product counting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The side of the lighting assembly facing the inclined slide is provided with a transparent partition.

5. The aquatic product counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting device further includes: a dust cover; The dust cover is located at the bottom of the inclined slide, and the camera is located inside the dust cover.

6. The aquatic product counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The dispensing port is located on the top surface of the dispensing box, and the outlet is located on the side surface of the dispensing box; the bottom surface of the dispensing box is inclined towards the outlet; the end of the dispensing box away from the outlet is provided with an arc-shaped surface, which is tangent to the bottom surface of the dispensing box.

7. The aquatic product counting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The counting device further includes: a collection box, a downpipe, a first connecting pipe, a second connecting pipe, and a water pump; The collection box is located at one end of the inclined slide away from the delivery box; The drain pipe is located at the end of the collection box away from the outlet; one end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the drain pipe, the other end of the first connecting pipe is connected to the output end of the water pump, one end of the second connecting pipe is connected to the input end of the water pump, and the other end of the second connecting pipe extends into the collection box.

8. A seafood counting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The counting device further includes: a rotating arm; The computer is mounted on one end of the rotating arm, and the other end of the rotating arm is mounted on the delivery box.

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