A picking apparatus and a strawberry crisp processing apparatus

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of selecting equipment and strawberry crisp processing equipment, one kind of selecting equipment includes: support, sorting bucket, downcomer, driving assembly, material receiving assembly and anti-blocking component. Both ends of support are fixed with rotating seat. One pair of rotating seat is rotated respectively in the both ends of sorting bucket, and multiple groups of leakage holes are excavated on the lateral wall of sorting bucket, and the aperture of multiple groups of leakage holes gradually increases from the import end to the export end of sorting bucket, and spiral plate is fixed on the inner wall of sorting bucket. Downcomer is installed in the end of support close to the import end of sorting bucket, and one end of downcomer is arranged in sorting bucket. Driving assembly is installed on the outer side wall of one pair of rotating seat, for driving sorting bucket to rotate. Material receiving assembly is installed in the bottom of sorting bucket. Anti-blocking component is installed in one side of sorting bucket. The utility model passes through relevant structure design, effectively improves the selecting efficiency of strawberry crisp, reduces the expenditure of strawberry crisp production artificial cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of strawberry crisp processing technology, specifically relating to a sorting device and a strawberry crisp processing device. Background Technology

[0002] Strawberry crisps are a healthy snack made using freeze-drying technology, belonging to the freeze-dried fruit crisp category. They are made by removing moisture through low-temperature freezing and vacuum sublimation processes, preserving the original shape and nutrients of strawberries. They are characterized by being non-fried, low in fat, and high in vitamin C and dietary fiber. After freezing, strawberry crisps are typically sorted by size before undergoing vacuum sublimation. Sorting is mostly done manually or with the aid of conveyor belts. The sorting process requires thorough manual observation, which is labor-intensive for workers and results in low overall efficiency. When production volume is large, labor costs significantly increase production costs.

[0003] Therefore, in order to address the above-mentioned technical problems, it is necessary to provide a sorting device and a strawberry crisp processing device.

[0004] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sorting device and a strawberry crisp processing device, which can solve the problem of low efficiency in the existing manual sorting of strawberries.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution provided by a specific embodiment of this utility model is as follows: A sorting device includes: a support frame, a sorting bin, a feeding hopper, a drive assembly, a receiving assembly, and an anti-blocking assembly.

[0007] Rotating seats are fixed at both ends of the support frame. The sorting barrel rotates on a pair of rotating seats at both ends. Multiple sets of perforations are drilled on the side wall of the sorting barrel, with the diameter of the perforations gradually increasing from the inlet to the outlet. A spiral plate is fixed to the inner wall of the sorting barrel. The feeding hopper is installed at the end of the support frame near the inlet of the sorting barrel, with one end of the hopper located inside the sorting barrel. The drive assembly is installed on the outer wall of the pair of rotating seats to drive the sorting barrel to rotate. The receiving assembly is installed at the bottom of the sorting barrel to collect the strawberry crisps sorted out. The anti-clogging assembly is installed on one side of the sorting barrel to push any strawberry crisps blocked in the perforations back into the sorting barrel.

[0008] In one embodiment of this utility model, both ends of the sorting barrel are fixed with annular grooves, and a pair of rotating seats slide within the annular grooves respectively. By having the pair of rotating seats slide within the pair of annular grooves respectively, the sorting barrel is prevented from derailing when it rotates.

[0009] In one embodiment of this invention, multiple pulleys are evenly spaced on the inner walls of the pair of rotating seats. These pulleys reduce the friction between the rotating seats and the sorting bin when it rotates.

[0010] In one embodiment of this utility model, a support is fixed at one end of the bracket near the inlet of the sorting barrel, and the hopper is installed on top of the support. The support serves to support and install the hopper.

[0011] In one embodiment of this utility model, a limiting ring is fixed on the inner wall of the sorting barrel, specifically at the inlet end of the sorting barrel. The limiting ring is used to prevent the strawberry crisps from flowing directly out of the inlet end of the sorting barrel when the hopper adds strawberry crisps into the sorting barrel.

[0012] In one embodiment of this utility model, the driving assembly includes: a pair of first shaft seats, a pair of external gears, and a pair of first gears. The pair of first shaft seats are respectively fixed to one side of a pair of rotating seats, and each has a drive shaft rotatably mounted on it. The pair of external gears are respectively fixed to both ends of the sorting barrel. The pair of first gears are respectively fixed to one end of the pair of drive shafts near the external gears, and the pair of first gears mesh with the pair of external gears. One end of each pair of drive shafts needs to be connected to a drive motor, which drives the first gears to rotate, and the first gears drive the sorting barrel to rotate via the external gears.

[0013] In one embodiment of this utility model, the anti-clogging component includes: a pair of second shaft seats, a rotating shaft, and a cleaning roller. The pair of second shaft seats are respectively fixed to the sidewalls of a pair of rotating seats away from the first shaft seats. The rotating shaft rotates on the pair of second shaft seats, and both ends are fixed with second gears meshing with external gears. The cleaning roller is fixed to the rotating shaft and fits against the outer wall of the sorting barrel. When the sorting barrel rotates, the external gear drives the second gears to rotate in the opposite direction. The second gears drive the cleaning roller to rotate via the rotating shaft. When the cleaning roller rotates, it pushes the strawberry crisps stuck in the drain hole into the sorting barrel.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, a soft rubber layer is provided on the outer side of the cleaning roller. By providing the soft rubber layer, damage to the strawberry crisps is prevented when the cleaning roller pushes the strawberry crisps.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the receiving assembly includes a receiving plate and multiple receiving frames. The receiving plate is inclinedly fixed to a support and is located at the bottom of the sorting barrel and the bottom of the sorting barrel outlet. Multiple partitions are fixed on the receiving plate. Multiple receiving frames are located on one side of the support and at the bottom of the receiving plate. The partitions divide the receiving plate into multiple feeding areas, each feeding area corresponding to the position of each set of perforations on it. The strawberry crisps that pass through the perforations on the sorting barrel slide down the receiving plate into the receiving frames.

[0016] This utility model also discloses a strawberry crisp processing equipment, including the sorting device described above.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the sorting equipment and strawberry crisp processing equipment of this utility model, through related structural design, effectively improve the sorting efficiency of strawberry crisps and reduce the labor cost of strawberry crisp production. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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 recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a selection device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of a selection device from another angle in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure in one embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting bin in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Explanation of key figure labels: 1-Support, 101-Sorting barrel, 102-Leakage hole, 103-Spiral plate, 104-Limiting ring, 105-Rotating seat, 106-Circular groove, 107-Pulley, 108-Feeding hopper, 109-Support, 2-Drive assembly, 201-First shaft seat, 202-Drive shaft, 203-First gear, 204-External gear, 3-Receiving assembly, 301-Receiving plate, 302-Receiving frame, 303-Partition, 4-Anti-blocking assembly, 401-Second shaft seat, 402-Rotating shaft, 403-Second gear, 404-Cleansing roller. Detailed Implementation

[0021] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in this disclosure, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this disclosure, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments in this disclosure, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0022] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a sorting device in one embodiment of the present invention includes: a support 1, a sorting barrel 101, a feeding hopper 108, a drive assembly 2, a receiving assembly 3, and an anti-blocking assembly 4.

[0023] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, rotating seats 105 are fixed at both ends of the support 1. The sorting barrel 101 rotates on a pair of rotating seats 105 at both ends. Multiple sets of perforations 102 are drilled on the side wall of the sorting barrel 101, with the diameter of the perforations gradually increasing from the inlet end to the outlet end. A spiral plate 103 is fixed on the inner wall of the sorting barrel 101. A hopper 108 is installed at one end of the support 1 near the inlet end of the sorting barrel 101, and one end of the hopper 108 is located inside the sorting barrel 101. A drive assembly 2 is installed on the outer wall of the pair of rotating seats 105 to drive the sorting barrel 101 to rotate. A receiving assembly 3 is installed at the bottom of the sorting barrel 101 to collect the strawberry crisps sorted by the sorting barrel 101. An anti-clogging assembly 4 is installed on one side of the sorting barrel 101 to push the strawberry crisps blocked in the perforations 102 back into the sorting barrel 101.

[0024] In practical use, the sorting barrel 101 is first rotated by the drive component 2. The strawberry crisps to be sorted are then poured into the feeding hopper 108 and slid down into the sorting barrel 101. As the sorting barrel 101 rotates, the spiral plate 103 moves the strawberry crisps from its inlet to its outlet. The strawberry crisps tumble within the sorting barrel 101, and when one end reaches each set of perforations 102, those matching the aperture size of the perforation 102 fall through and onto the receiving component 3 below. Additionally, during the rotation of the sorting barrel 101, the anti-blocking component 4 pushes any strawberry crisps blocked in the perforations 102 back into the sorting barrel 101. Furthermore, the aperture of the multiple sets of perforations 102 gradually increases from the inlet to the outlet of the sorting barrel 101, thus sorting the strawberry crisps from smallest to largest within the sorting barrel 101. The largest strawberry crisps are finally discharged from the outlet of the sorting barrel 101.

[0025] like Figures 1 to 4As shown, both ends of the sorting barrel 101 are fixed with annular grooves 106, and a pair of rotating seats 105 slide within the annular grooves 106 respectively. The sliding of the rotating seats 105 within the annular grooves 106 prevents the sorting barrel 101 from derailing during rotation. Multiple pulleys 107 are evenly spaced on the inner walls of the rotating seats 105. The pulleys 107 reduce the friction between the rotating seats 105 and the sorting barrel 101 during rotation.

[0026] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, a support 109 is fixed to one end of the bracket 1 near the inlet of the sorting barrel 101, and a feeding hopper 108 is installed on top of the support 109. The support 109 is used to support and install the feeding hopper 108. A limiting ring 104 is fixed on the inner wall of the sorting barrel 101, and is located at the inlet of the sorting barrel 101. The limiting ring 104 is used to prevent the strawberry crisps from flowing directly out of the inlet of the sorting barrel 101 when the feeding hopper 108 adds strawberry crisps into the sorting barrel 101.

[0027] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the drive assembly 2 includes: a pair of first shaft seats 201, a pair of external gears 204, and a pair of first gears 203. The pair of first shaft seats 201 are respectively fixed to one side of a pair of rotating seats 105, and each has a drive shaft 202 rotatably mounted on it. The pair of external gears 204 are respectively fixed to both ends of the sorting barrel 101. The pair of first gears 203 are respectively fixed to one end of the pair of drive shafts 202 near the external gears 204, and the pair of first gears 203 mesh with the pair of external gears 204. One end of each pair of drive shafts 202 needs to be connected to a drive motor, model 86HS120. The drive shafts 202 drive the first gears 203 to rotate, and the first gears 203 drive the sorting barrel 101 to rotate via the external gears 204.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the anti-clogging component 4 includes: a pair of second shaft seats 401, a rotating shaft 402, and a cleaning roller 404. The pair of second shaft seats 401 are respectively fixed to the sidewalls of a pair of rotating seats 105 away from the first shaft seat 201. The rotating shaft 402 rotates on the pair of second shaft seats 401, and both ends are fixed with second gears 403 that mesh with the external gear 204. The cleaning roller 404 is fixed on the rotating shaft 402 and fits against the outer wall of the sorting barrel 101. When the sorting barrel 101 rotates, the external gear 204 drives the second gear 403 to rotate in the opposite direction. The second gear 403 drives the cleaning roller 404 to rotate via the rotating shaft 402. When the cleaning roller 404 rotates, it pushes the strawberry crisps stuck in the leakage hole 102 into the sorting barrel 101. A soft rubber layer is provided on the outer side of the cleaning roller 404 to prevent damage to the strawberry crisps when the cleaning roller 404 pushes them.

[0029] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the receiving assembly 3 includes a receiving plate 301 and multiple receiving frames 302. The receiving plate 301 is fixed obliquely to the support 1 and is located at the bottom of the sorting barrel 101 and the bottom of the outlet end of the sorting barrel 101. Multiple partitions 303 are fixed on the receiving plate 301. The multiple receiving frames 302 are all located on one side of the support 1 and at the bottom end of the receiving plate 301. The partitions 303 divide the receiving plate 301 into multiple feeding areas, and each feeding area corresponds to the position of each set of perforations 102 on it. The strawberry crisps screened through the perforations 102 on the sorting barrel 101 slide down the receiving plate 301 into the receiving frames 302.

[0030] This utility model also discloses a strawberry crisp processing equipment, which includes the above-mentioned sorting equipment.

[0031] Working principle: First, the drive shaft 202 drives the first gear 203 to rotate, and the first gear 203 drives the sorting barrel 101 to rotate through the external gear 204. Then, the strawberry crisps to be sorted are poured into the feeding hopper 108 and slide down into the sorting barrel 101. When the sorting barrel 101 rotates, the spiral plate 103 drives the strawberry crisps to move from its inlet end to its outlet end. When the strawberry crisps tumble in the sorting barrel 101 and one end reaches each set of leakage holes 102, those that meet the size of the leakage hole 102 will fall through the leakage hole 102 onto the receiving plate 301 below, and then slide down through the receiving plate 301 into the receiving frame 302 below it.

[0032] In addition, when the sorting barrel 101 rotates, the external gear 204 drives the second gear 403 to rotate in the opposite direction. The second gear 403 drives the cleaning roller 404 to rotate through the rotating shaft 402. When the cleaning roller 404 rotates, it pushes the strawberry crisps stuck in the leakage hole 102 into the sorting barrel 101.

[0033] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this disclosure is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that this disclosure can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of this disclosure is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims are intended to be included within this disclosure. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0034] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A selection device, characterized in that, include: A bracket, with rotating seats fixed at both ends; The sorting barrel has two ends that rotate on a pair of rotating seats. Multiple sets of leakage holes are drilled on the side wall of the sorting barrel, and the diameter of the multiple sets of leakage holes gradually increases from the inlet end to the outlet end of the sorting barrel. A spiral plate is fixed on the inner wall of the sorting barrel. A feeding hopper is installed at one end of the bracket near the inlet of the sorting barrel, and one end of the feeding hopper is located inside the sorting barrel; The drive assembly, mounted on the outer wall of a pair of rotating seats, is used to drive the sorting barrel to rotate; The receiving assembly, installed at the bottom of the sorting bin, is used to collect the strawberry crisps sorted out by the bin; and The anti-clogging component, installed on one side of the sorting bin, is used to push the strawberry crisps that are blocking the drain hole into the sorting bin.

2. The selection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both ends of the sorting barrel are fixed with circular grooves, and a pair of rotating seats slide within the circular grooves respectively.

3. The selection device according to claim 2, characterized in that, Multiple pulleys are installed at equal intervals on the inner wall of the pair of rotating seats.

4. The selection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket is fixed to a support at one end near the inlet of the sorting barrel, and the hopper is installed on top of the support.

5. A selection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A limit ring is fixed on the inner wall of the sorting barrel and at the inlet end of the sorting barrel.

6. A selection device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving component includes: A pair of first shaft seats are fixed to one side of a pair of rotating seats, and a drive shaft is rotatably mounted on each of them; A pair of external gears are fixed to both ends of the sorting barrel; A pair of first gears are fixed to one end of a pair of drive shafts near the external gears, and the pair of first gears mesh with a pair of external gears respectively.

7. A sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that, The anti-blocking component includes: A pair of second bearings are respectively fixed to the side wall of a pair of rotating seats at the end away from the first bearing; A rotating shaft rotates on a pair of second bearing seats, and both ends of which are fixed with second gears that mesh with the external gear; and The cleaning roller is fixed on the rotating shaft and fits against the outer wall of the sorting barrel.

8. A sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, A soft rubber layer is provided on the outer side of the cleaning roller.

9. A sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The receiving assembly includes: A receiving plate, inclined and fixed to a bracket, is located at the bottom of the sorting bin and at the bottom of the sorting bin outlet. Multiple partitions are fixed to the receiving plate. Multiple receiving frames are located on one side of the bracket and at the bottom of the receiving plate.

10. A strawberry crisp processing device, characterized in that, Includes a selection device as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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