Automated rice sorting and conveying device
By using an automated rice sorting and conveying device, which uses barcode scanners to identify rice packaging information and adjust the height of the conveying components, the problems of low forklift transfer efficiency and missorting are solved, achieving efficient and stable sorting operations.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202522382672.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-10
- Publication Date
- 2026-11-06
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-11-10
AI Technical Summary
The current method of rice storage relies on forklifts for transfer, which results in low equipment utilization, long transfer cycles, and easy misplacement due to human error, leading to wasted labor time.
An automated rice sorting and conveying device is adopted, including a transfer unit, an identification unit, and a diversion unit. The device uses a barcode scanner to identify rice packaging information and uses a lifting drive component to adjust the height of the conveying component, ensuring seamless connection to the target warehouse.
It improves the efficiency of rice sorting, reduces the number of empty return trips of equipment, avoids the problem of incorrect sorting caused by manual judgment, and realizes a stable and reliable automated sorting process.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of rice production technology, and in particular to an automated rice sorting and conveying device. Background Technology
[0002] In the rice processing and production process, finished rice, after being packaged, needs to be transferred from the packaging area to the storage area and stored in corresponding warehouses according to attributes such as category or specifications. Currently, the common method of warehouse sorting in the industry is to use forklifts to transfer rice bags.
[0003] However, after completing a single transport, the forklift needs to return empty to the packing area for the next round of work. The return trip does not generate an effective load, resulting in reduced equipment utilization and a longer overall transfer cycle. Furthermore, relying on manual identification of warehouse locations and rice classification information is prone to misplacement due to driver fatigue, unclear labeling, or negligence. This necessitates subsequent goods exchange, causing multiple ineffective trips and wasted labor time. Therefore, the current efficiency of rice sorting operations needs to be improved. Utility Model Content
[0004] In view of this, this utility model proposes an automated rice sorting and conveying device, with the aim of improving the efficiency of rice sorting operations.
[0005] The solution provided by this utility model includes:
[0006] An automated rice sorting and conveying device includes:
[0007] Transfer unit, identification unit, diversion unit, and conveyor branch lines;
[0008] The transfer unit includes a base frame, a first conveying component, and a lifting drive component. The first conveying component is slidably mounted on the base frame in a vertical direction, and the lifting drive component is used to drive the first conveying component to move up and down on the base frame.
[0009] The identification unit includes a barcode scanner, which is used to identify the rice packaging information at the end of the first conveying component.
[0010] The diversion unit includes a plurality of second conveying components distributed vertically, with the first end of the second conveying component docking with the end of the first conveying component;
[0011] The number of conveying branch lines corresponds one-to-one with the number of the second conveying components, and the first end of each conveying branch line is connected to the end of the second conveying component.
[0012] As a further optional solution, the base frame includes at least two vertically arranged columns;
[0013] The first conveying component is mounted on a mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is slidably connected to the column;
[0014] The lifting drive assembly is one of an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder. The number of lifting drive assemblies corresponds one-to-one with the number of columns. One end of the lifting drive assembly is connected to the base frame, and the other end is connected to the mounting bracket.
[0015] As a further optional solution, one side of the mounting bracket is provided with multiple sliding components. Each sliding component includes a vertically arranged channel steel, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket. At least two C-shaped fasteners are provided on the open side of the channel steel. A sliding channel for fitting the column is formed between the channel steel and the C-shaped fasteners. The inner walls of the channel steel and the C-shaped fasteners are respectively provided with sliders.
[0016] One end of the lifting drive component is connected to the sliding component.
[0017] As a further alternative, the first conveying component is a trough belt conveyor.
[0018] As a further optional solution, the identification unit also includes a connecting frame, on which the barcode scanner is disposed, and the connecting frame is mounted on the base frame.
[0019] As a further optional solution, the identification unit also includes a connecting frame, the barcode scanner is disposed on the connecting frame, and the connecting frame is mounted on the mounting bracket.
[0020] As a further alternative, the second conveying component is a roller conveyor.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the automated rice sorting and conveying device of this application has at least the following advantages:
[0022] This automated rice sorting and conveying device can arrange transfer units in the packaging area. The packaged rice can be quickly transferred to the first conveying component, and then identified, lifted and connected, and diverted to the target warehouse via a branch conveying line. There is no empty return trip of equipment throughout the process, which significantly improves the sorting efficiency compared to forklift transportation.
[0023] The barcode scanner automatically acquires rice packaging information and classifies the rice. The lifting component can adjust the height of the first conveyor component accordingly, ensuring seamless connection between the first conveyor component and the target second conveyor component, completely avoiding misclassification caused by manual judgment. The entire sorting process is highly automated, reducing human interference and making the operation more stable and reliable. Attached Figure Description
[0024] Figure 1This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of an automated rice sorting and conveying device according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0025] Figure 2 This is a second schematic diagram of the structure of an automated rice sorting and conveying device according to an embodiment of this utility model;
[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer unit in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0027] Figure 4 This is an exploded view of the transfer unit in an embodiment of this utility model;
[0028] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of A in the middle;
[0029] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional change of the identification unit in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram showing the positional change of the identification unit in one embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] In the diagram: 1. Transfer unit; 11. Base frame; 12. First conveying assembly; 13. Lifting drive assembly; 14. Mounting bracket; 15. Sliding assembly; 151. Channel steel; 152. C-type fastener; 153. Sliding channel; 154. Slider;
[0032] 2. Identification unit; 21. Barcode scanner; 22. Connecting frame;
[0033] 3. Diversion unit; 31. Second conveying assembly;
[0034] 4. Transmission branch lines. Detailed Implementation
[0035] The specific embodiments of this utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate this utility model, but are not intended to limit its scope.
[0036] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "vertical", "horizontal", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.
[0037] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances.
[0038] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0039] refer to Figures 1 to 7 This utility model discloses an automated rice sorting and conveying device, including a transfer unit 1, an identification unit 2, a diversion unit 3, and conveying branch lines 4. The transfer unit 1 includes a base frame 11, a first conveying component 12, and a lifting drive component 13. The first conveying component 12 is slidably mounted vertically on the base frame 11, and the lifting drive component 13 is used to drive the first conveying component 12 to move up and down on the base frame 11. The identification unit 2 includes a barcode scanner 21, which is used to identify the rice packaging information at the end of the first conveying component 12. The diversion unit 3 includes a plurality of second conveying components 31 distributed vertically, with the first end of the second conveying component 31 connected to the end of the first conveying component 12. The number of conveying branch lines 4 corresponds one-to-one with the number of second conveying components 31, and the first end of each conveying branch line 4 is connected to the end of each second conveying component 31.
[0040] Specifically, the transfer unit 1 is arranged in the packaging area so that the packaged rice can be transferred to the first conveying component 12 on the transfer unit 1 nearby, resulting in high transfer efficiency. Alternatively, the output end of the rice packaging production line can be directly connected to the first conveying component 12, or the packaged rice can be manually moved to the first conveying component 12.
[0041] Subsequently, the barcode scanner 21 can identify the rice packaging information located at the end of the first conveying component 12, that is, identify the last bag of rice on the first conveying component 12. The rice packaging can be printed with a code for scanning by the barcode scanner 21 (such as a barcode, QR code, RFID, etc.), or the code can be affixed to the rice packaging. Based on the identification result of the barcode scanner 21, the lifting drive component 13 drives the first conveying component 12 to rise and fall, so that the height position of the first conveying component 12 corresponds to one of the second conveying components 31, allowing the rice to enter the target second conveying component 31 and enter the conveying branch line 4 along the second conveying component 31. The multiple conveying branch lines 4 are independent of each other and correspond to different warehouses. Therefore, after the rice enters one of the second conveying components 31, it can be conveyed to the target warehouse along the prescribed path.
[0042] In this way, the automated rice sorting and conveying device can arrange the transfer unit 1 in the packaging area, and the packaged rice can be quickly transferred to the first conveying component 12. After identification, lifting and docking, and diversion, it is conveyed to the conveying branch line 4 of the target warehouse. There is no empty return trip of equipment throughout the process. Compared with the back-and-forth handling of forklifts, the sorting efficiency is significantly improved. The barcode scanner 21 automatically obtains the rice packaging information and realizes classification. The lifting component can adjust the height of the first conveying component 12 accordingly to ensure that the first conveying component 12 is seamlessly docked with the target second conveying component 31, completely avoiding the problem of missorting caused by manual judgment. The entire sorting process is highly automated, reduces the interference of human factors, and makes the operation process more stable and reliable.
[0043] It should be noted that the terms "first end" and "last end" mentioned above are determined according to the direction of material conveying.
[0044] In some embodiments, to facilitate the position adjustment of the first conveying component 12, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the base frame 11 includes at least two vertically arranged columns; the first conveying assembly 12 is disposed on a mounting bracket 14, and the mounting bracket 14 is slidably connected to the columns; the lifting drive assembly 13 is one of an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder, and the number of lifting drive assemblies 13 corresponds one-to-one with the number of columns, one end of the lifting drive assembly 13 is connected to the base frame 11, and the other end is connected to the mounting bracket 14.
[0045] The column has multiple columns, and all columns are slidably connected to the mounting bracket 14, which makes the first conveying component 12 stable in lifting and lowering.
[0046] Specifically, the above scheme is as follows: Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, a plurality of sliding components 15 are provided on one side of the mounting bracket 14. Each sliding component 15 includes a vertically arranged channel steel 151, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket 14. At least two C-shaped fasteners 152 are provided on the open side of the channel steel 151. A sliding channel 153 for sleeved on the column is formed between the channel steel 151 and the C-shaped fasteners 152. The inner walls of the channel steel 151 and the C-shaped fasteners 152 are respectively provided with sliders 154. One end of the lifting drive component 13 is connected to the sliding component 15.
[0047] Conventionally, slider 154 is made of a metal with high hardness and low coefficient of friction to reduce friction with the column.
[0048] Specifically, in the above scheme, the first conveying component 12 is a trough belt conveyor. The trough belt conveyor uses trough rollers to support the conveyor belt in a V-shaped (or U-shaped) cross-sectional shape. When rice falls into the first conveying component 12, the V-shaped (or U-shaped) conveyor belt on the first conveying component 12 can gather the rice onto the conveying centerline (the center position of the conveyor belt). For example, if a worker places packaged rice on the first conveying component 12 and the worker's placement is inaccurate (not at the conveying centerline), the V-shaped conveyor belt can ensure accurate subsequent connection with the second conveying component 31, preventing the rice from falling off.
[0049] Specifically, in the above scheme, the second conveying component 31 is a roller conveyor.
[0050] In some embodiments, such as Figure 6 As shown, the identification unit 2 also includes a connecting frame 22, the barcode scanner 21 is disposed on the connecting frame 22, and the connecting frame 22 is mounted on the base frame 11.
[0051] In this embodiment, the barcode scanner 21 is fixed in position, which makes the wiring on the barcode scanner 21 more stable and prevents it from becoming loose.
[0052] In other embodiments, such as Figure 7 As shown, the identification unit 2 also includes a connecting frame 22, the barcode scanner 21 is disposed on the connecting frame 22, and the connecting frame 22 is mounted on the mounting bracket 14.
[0053] In this embodiment, the barcode scanner 21 rises and falls together with the mounting bracket 14, that is, the distance between the barcode scanner 21 and the first conveying component 12 is constant, which makes the barcode scanning and recognition area more stable and the response faster.
[0054] In the above embodiments, the descriptions of each embodiment have different focuses. For parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the relevant descriptions in other embodiments.
[0055] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present utility model, and these improvements and substitutions should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An automated rice binning and conveying device, characterized by, include: Transfer unit, identification unit, diversion unit, and conveyor branch lines; The transfer unit includes a base frame, a first conveying component, and a lifting drive component. The first conveying component is slidably mounted on the base frame in a vertical direction, and the lifting drive component is used to drive the first conveying component to move up and down on the base frame. The identification unit includes a barcode scanner, which is used to identify the rice packaging information at the end of the first conveying component. The diversion unit includes a plurality of second conveying components distributed vertically, with the first end of the second conveying component docking with the end of the first conveying component; The number of conveying branch lines corresponds one-to-one with the number of the second conveying components, and the first end of each conveying branch line is connected to the end of the second conveying component.
2. The automated rice sorting and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The base frame includes at least two vertically arranged columns; The first conveying component is mounted on a mounting bracket, and the mounting bracket is slidably connected to the column; The lifting drive assembly is one of an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder. The number of lifting drive assemblies corresponds one-to-one with the number of columns. One end of the lifting drive assembly is connected to the base frame, and the other end is connected to the mounting bracket.
3. The automated rice sorting and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The mounting bracket has multiple sliding components on one side. Each sliding component includes a vertically arranged channel steel, which is fixedly mounted on the mounting bracket. At least two C-shaped fasteners are provided on the open side of the channel steel. A sliding channel for fitting the column is formed between the channel steel and the C-shaped fasteners. The inner walls of the channel steel and the C-shaped fasteners are respectively provided with sliders. One end of the lifting drive component is connected to the sliding component.
4. The automated rice sorting and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first conveying component is a trough belt conveyor.
5. The automated rice sorting and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The identification unit also includes a connecting frame, the barcode scanner is disposed on the connecting frame, and the connecting frame is mounted on the base frame.
6. The automated rice sorting and conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The identification unit also includes a connecting frame, the barcode scanner is disposed on the connecting frame, and the connecting frame is mounted on the mounting bracket.
7. The automated rice sorting and conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conveying component is a roller conveyor.