KR102039803B1 - Insect sorter - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically sorting insects shipped from an edible insect rearing stage at maturity.
The present invention implements a novel insect sorting method of an automated concept consisting of a combination of a hopper for insect input, a rotary sorting unit for insect sorting, a vision and distribution unit for insect identification and sorting, and a sorting box for sorting insect collection. It is possible to screen, secure accurate screening quality, and provide an insect sorter that can be economically operated due to its simple structure and handling.

Description

Insect sorter

The present invention relates to an insect sorting machine, and more particularly, to an apparatus for automatically sorting insects shipped from an edible insect breeding facility at maturity stages.

Along with the recent increase in the world's population, the main causes of poverty, food supply instability and malnutrition are the decline in agricultural production through poor agricultural production and global warming.

In response to these problems, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has proposed insects as an alternative.

Among the insects, edible insects, such as stag beetles, beetles, fireflies and dongae, flower worms, back young bees, crickets, etc., the edible insects determined by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs are used as very valuable food materials due to their high content of protein and calcium.

These edible insects are raised for food by humans or plants, and recently, they are edible for human consumption. Recently, due to the wide range of applications such as functional foods, medical supplies, health products, environmental materials, textiles, and steel film production using insects, In response to this demand, facilities related to insect breeding are increasing.

In general, when the insects are shipped from the insect breeding facility, the insects are sorted by the stages of growth, size and type of insects.

Existing insect sorting work is simply screening according to the size of the net using screen net, etc., because it is difficult to accurately sort and cannot sort in large quantities because it depends on the manual operation of the worker. There is a floating problem.

In view of this point, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1747928 and Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1372332, etc., suggest an apparatus for selecting insects mechanically, but the structure is not only complicated but also difficult to select. Bulk sorting is difficult and it is difficult to secure the quality of sorted products.

Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1747928 Korean Patent No. 10-1372332

Accordingly, the present invention has been made in view of the above, and consists of a combination of a hopper for insect input, a rotary sorting unit for insect sorting, a vision and distribution unit for insect identification and classification, and a sorting box for sorting insect collection. By implementing a new insect screening method with an automated concept, it is possible to provide mass screening, to ensure accurate screening quality, and to provide an insect screener that can be economically operated due to its simple structure and handling.

Insect selector provided in the present invention to achieve the above object has the following features.

The insect sorter is separated from the main body that can be moved and fixed, the hopper is installed on the upper portion of the main body, the rotary plate which is installed in the middle portion of the main body and located in the lower portion of the hopper and operated by the power of the drive unit A sorting unit for discharging the insects falling from the hopper side in a row by using a plurality of sorting units, a plurality of sorting boxes installed at the lower part of the main body, and a plurality of sorting units connected between the discharge side of the sorting unit and each sorting box side; It is composed of a structure comprising a chute, a vision and distribution unit which is installed in the pre-branch section on the chute, a camera for photographing insects, a rotor for distributing insects, and a dispensing motor for operation of the rotor.

In particular, the alignment unit has a cover drum having a discharge port on one side, a rotating plate installed in a coaxial structure inside the cover drum, a coaxial structure installed inside the upper end of the cover drum, and is disposed close to the upper surface of the rotating plate and spiral The guide may include a separation guide for guiding the insects in a line, and a driving unit connected to the bottom side of the rotating plate while being installed at the bottom of the cover drum.

Here, the alignment unit may further include a plurality of rotation support sliders which are installed inside the cover drum and guide the rotation operation of the rotation plate while supporting the bottom surface of the rotation plate. It is to be guided along the guide rail formed along the outer side of the support plate installed in a coaxial structure on the bottom of the rotating plate from the inside.

The alignment unit may further include a plurality of blowers installed on the bottom surface of the cover drum and injecting air into the separation guide through a plurality of holes formed in the rotating plate.

On the other hand, the drive unit may be composed of an alignment motor, a rotating body coupled to the bottom of the rotating plate, a pulley and a belt connected between the shaft and the rotating body side of the alignment motor.

It is preferable that such a rotating body of the drive unit receives a rotation guide by a rotary slider bearing installed on a mounting base plate on the main body.

In a preferred embodiment, the rotor of the dispensing unit may be formed of a cylindrical block body having an open rear surface and an empty interior and having cutouts and gaps for insect discharge on one side of the wall.

In addition, the insect sorter may further include a control box installed at one side of the middle of the main body to control the operation of the distribution motor based on the photographing signal input from the camera of the distribution unit. In-deep learning software can be used to output control signals for insect selection.

Insect selector provided in the present invention has the following effects.

First, the whole sorting process from insect input to sorting, sorting, dispensing and collection is done automatically, so that the sorting process can be done quickly, mass sorting is possible, and labor can be saved. There is an effect to improve.

Second, when screening insects, screening using camera shooting information and learning-type artificial intelligence (deep learning software) method can ensure screening quality, such as improving the accuracy of screening, and only by updating the classification database. As a selector of the variety of insects by type, size, maturity stages, etc. is effective.

Third, since the hopper, alignment unit, vision and distribution unit, and sorting box are compactly arranged on the main body in association with each other, the overall structure is simple and the size is small and easy and inexpensive to manufacture. There is no restriction in this way, and thus the degree of freedom in designing the layout of the factory can be increased.

1 and 2 are perspective views showing an insect sorter according to an embodiment of the present invention
3 to 6 are a perspective view, a plan view and a cross-sectional view showing the alignment unit of the insect sorter according to an embodiment of the present invention
7 and 8 are perspective views showing the vision and distribution unit of the insect sorter according to an embodiment of the present invention

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 and 2 are perspective views showing an insect sorter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figure 1 and 2, the insect sorter is linked to the hopper for insect input, rotary sorting unit for insect sorting, vision and distribution unit for insect identification and classification, sorting box for sorting insect collection, etc. It consists of a structure that can automatically perform the entire screening process from insect input to sorting, sorting and distribution, collection.

To this end, the insect sorter includes a main body 10 that is movable and fixed.

The main body 10 is made of a box-shaped frame structure having a wheel 42 for movement on the bottom and a height adjuster 41 for position fixing and horizontal adjustment after movement.

In addition, the mounting base plate 34 is installed at the middle of the main body 10, and the mounting base plate 34 may be installed in a structure in which the alignment unit 15 is supported.

The upper portion of the main body 10 is provided with a hopper 11 that can hold the insect while having a cover, the middle portion is provided with an alignment unit 15 for aligning the insect proceeds, the lower portion is selected insects The sorting box 16 which can be stored is installed, and the vision and distribution unit 21 is installed between the sorting unit 15 and the sorting box 16.

Accordingly, the insects stored in the hopper 11 are sent to the alignment unit 15 side below the insects, and the insects sent to the alignment unit 15 are discharged in a lined-up state, and the vision and distribution unit Insects sent to the vision and distribution unit 21 are distributed in a selected state by growth stages such as adult, avalanche, and pupa by camera shooting and rotor dispensing. Each sorting box 16 can be collected.

Such sorting box 16 may be provided with a plurality of, for example, three, each can contain an insect that is classified according to the growth stage, each of the sorting box 16 to the chute 17 Each branch chute 17c to 17e can be speeded up one by one.

Here, the discharge portion at the center of the bottom surface of the hopper 11 is located on the center line of the alignment unit 15 disposed immediately below, so that a certain amount of insects contained in the hopper 11 is aligned at the time of discharge. It can be poured straight into the center of (15).

At this time, it is preferable to appropriately control the amount of insects supplied from the hopper 11 to the alignment unit 15 by installing a damper (not shown) for controlling the discharge at the discharge portion of the hopper 11.

In addition, the insect sorter includes a control box 37 as a means for determining the stage of growth of the insect.

The control box 37 is equipped with a deep learning software that is learning artificial intelligence, it is possible to select insects through the deep learning software at this time.

For example, we can create a weighting database (learned classification rules), which is information that can classify insects through hundreds of thousands of insect images (larvae images, pupa images, adult images, etc.) obtained from camera shooting information. Is able to select insects using the learned classification rule information.

That is, the deep learning software can learn how to classify through a plurality of insect pictures (data), and can select insects using the accumulated data.

The control box 37 is installed on the mounting base plate 34 while being positioned at one side of the middle portion of the main body 10, for example, one side of the alignment unit 15, and is electrically connected to the camera 18 side to be described later. Connected to the camera 18 to receive information captured by the camera 18.

Accordingly, when the degree of insect image photographed by the camera 18 of the vision and distribution unit 21 is input to the control box 37, the control box 37 receives the control signal determined based on the learned classification rule information. Output and control the rotation direction and the amount of rotation of the distribution motor 20 by this output control, according to the position of the rotor 19, insects are divided into each growth stage, that is, categorized into caterpillar, pupa, adult 16) can be collected.

The insect sorter also includes an alignment unit 15 as a means for aligning and discharging the insects in a line.

The alignment unit 15 is installed in the middle portion of the main body 10 and is located directly below the hopper 11, and the separation guide 14 for aligning the insect with the rotating plate 13 operated by the power of the driving unit 12. By using) will serve to discharge while aligning the insects falling in the hopper 11 in a line, which will be described later.

In addition, the insect sorter is a means for photographing the insect image for insect screening with the camera 18 and guides the screened insect to each sorting box 16 side by using the rotor 19 operated by motor power. And a dispensing unit 21.

This vision and distribution unit 21 is installed in the pre-branch section on the chute 17 to distribute the camera 18 for photographing insects, the rotor 19 for distributing insects, and the rotor 19 for operation. The motor 20 and the like, and the vision and distribution unit 21 at this time will also be described later.

3 to 6 are a perspective view, a plan view and a cross-sectional view showing the alignment unit of the insect sorter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the alignment unit 15 includes a cover drum 23 having an outlet 22 on one side thereof, and a rotating plate 13 installed coaxially inside the cover drum 23. A separation guide 14 having a coaxial structure inside the upper end of the cover drum 23 and disposed close to an upper surface of the rotating plate 13 and having a spiral guide 24, and a bottom of the cover drum 23. It includes a drive unit 12 and the like connected to the bottom surface side of the rotating plate 13, it is possible to discharge the insects one by one in a state aligned in a large number of insects supplied from the hopper (11).

To this end, the mounting base plate 34 in the main body 10 is provided with a cover drum 23 made of a cylindrical housing of the upper opening structure having a central hole and a plurality of outer holes in a horizontal posture.

On one side of the outer circumferential surface of the cover drum 23, a discharge port 22 for insect discharge is formed.

At this time, the outlet 22 is formed in the tangential direction of the outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical housing, so that the insect proceeds along the spiral flow proceeds along the inner periphery of the cover drum 23 and is naturally guided toward the outlet 22. It becomes possible.

Here, the inner side of the outlet 22 is inserted into the connection duct 39, which serves to connect the outlet 22 side and the chute 17 side, the connection duct 39 at this time after the insect is guided in a spiral Positioned at a height that is in direct communication with the final discharged height it can serve to guide the insects exiting the outlet 22 toward the chute 17.

In addition, the inner side of the upper end of the cover drum 23 is provided with a separation guide 12 made of a cylindrical housing of the upper opening structure.

At this time, the separation guide 12 is installed in a structure that is fastened by screws while being mounted along the upper periphery of the cover drum 23 using a flange portion around the upper edge.

Here, when the separation guide 12 is installed on the cover drum 23 side, one side of the outer circumferential wall at a position corresponding to the position of the outlet 22 in the cover drum 23 is opened, and the separation guide therethrough. Insect is released at (12) to be able to enter into the outlet (22).

In particular, a guide 24 having a spiral shape is disposed in the coaxial structure in the separation guide 12, and the guides 24 arranged in this way are arranged in a radial direction from the inner wall surface of the separation guide 12. It is installed in a structure that is fixed through the upper end by the two guide supports (38).

For example, the guide 24 is wound in a clock-like shape in a state in which the band-shaped member is upright, and is fixed by the guide member 38 between the band-shaped members at this time so that a constant distance can be maintained. As a result, a spiral path in one direction from the center to the outer side may be formed in the separation guide 12, and thus, an insect may also be moved outward from the center along the spiral path.

At this time, the spacing (width of the spiral path) between the strip-shaped members of the guide 24 is preferably set appropriately to suit the size of one insect.

Here, the entire separation guide 12 including the guide 24 may be installed in a structure that can be disassembled and coupled from the cover drum 23, so that the size of the insect when the type or size of the insect is changed It can be used to replace the separation guide 12 comprising a guide 24 having a width of the spiral path to fit.

In addition, the surface of the guide 24 is coated with an engineering plastic material such as Teflon, nylon, and the like, so that when the insect climbs on the guide 24 when the insect moves, the surface is immediately moved by a slippery coating surface. Since it can fall, the insect can only be moved within the spiral path produced by the guide 12.

At this time, when the guide 24 is a metal, those subjected to electropolishing or anodizing may be applied.

In particular, the inside of the cover drum 23 is provided with a rotating plate 13 made of a circular plate shape, the insect can be moved substantially by the rotation operation of the rotating plate 13 at this time.

The rotating plate 13 is disposed coaxially inside the cover drum 23 and is located close to the bottom of the separation guide 14, for example, the lower end of the guide 24, and in this state, the cover drum. It is installed in a structure supported by the column 43 erected through the hole in the center of (23).

That is, the column 43 is vertically installed on the rotary slider bearing 35 to be described later, and the center of the rotary plate 13 is welded or fastened to the upper surface of the column 43 to be installed as described above, so that the rotary plate 13 Is supported by the column 43 can be installed in a rotatable structure.

At this time, the gap between the upper surface of the rotating plate 13 and the lower end of the guide 24 is kept to a minimum size, that is, the upper surface of the rotating plate 13 and the lower end of the guide 24 are close enough to be in close contact with each other. Thus, it is preferable to prevent the insects of the rotating plate 13 from escaping into the gap between the upper surface of the rotating plate 13 and the lower end of the guide 24.

In addition, a plurality of holes 28a having a structure penetrating the plate thickness are formed in the rotating plate 13, and insects may be restricted by movement by the wind injected through the holes 28a.

That is, by continuously spraying the air toward the upper surface of the rotating plate 13, it is possible to drop the insects showing the movement over the guide 24 back down with the force of the wind.

In addition, a plurality of rotation support sliders 25 and a support plate 26 are installed in the cover drum 23 to serve to smoothly rotate the rotating plate 13.

That is, the support plate 26 is in the form of a circular plate having a hole for the passage of the column 43 at the center, and is disposed coaxially inside the cover drum 23 and is located at the bottom of the rotating plate 13. The support plate 26 positioned in this way is placed on and fixed to a plurality of rib structures extending from the inner wall surface of the cover drum 23 toward the center and is installed in a structure that maintains a predetermined height from the bottom surface of the cover drum 23. .

In addition, a guide rail 27 is formed around the top edge of the support plate 26 to draw a circular trajectory while having a cross section of a recess structure. In this case, a plurality of rotation support sliders 25 are provided inside the guide rail 27. ) Is mounted.

At this time, each rotary support slider 25 supports the bottom of the rotary plate 13 and rotates the rotary plate 13 while rolling along the guide rails 27 of the support plate 26 together with the rotary plate 13. It will be able to guide.

Here, the rotary support slider 25 may be formed in the form of a thrust needle bearing, in which case the rotary support slider 25 rotates the rotary plate 13 through a bearing structure at a position in the guide rail 27. It will be able to guide.

The support plate 26 also has a plurality of holes (28b) having a structure that penetrates the plate thickness, the wind exiting the hole (28b) at this time can reach the rotating plate (13).

In particular, the cover drum 23 is formed with a plurality of blowers 29 to inject air to the rotating plate 13 side.

The blower 29 is installed at a hole position formed at one side of the bottom surface of the cover drum 23, for example, at the outer side of the bottom plate of the cover drum 23.

Here, the blowers 29 may be provided at four intervals and arranged at intervals of 90 ° along the bottom circumference of the cover drum 23.

Accordingly, the wind generated by the operation of the blower 29 is separated through a plurality of holes 28b formed in the support plate 26 and a plurality of holes 28a formed in the rotating plate 13. Inwardly sprayed inside 14), the strong winds that are sprayed thus regulate the movement of the insects so that the insects can be moved without departing from the spiral path.

In addition, the driving unit 12 is provided as a means for providing power for the rotation operation of the rotating plate (13).

The drive unit 12 serves to rotate the rotating plate 13 by using the power of the alignment motor 30 and the pulley and belt transmission.

To this end, a hole is formed in one side of the mounting base plate 34 installed in the main body 10, and the rotary slider bearing 35 is installed in the hole formed in this way in a coaxial structure.

At this time, the outer ring of the rotary slider bearing 35 is interposed between the bottom surface of the cover drum 23 and the top surface of the mounting base plate 34, and is attached to the cover drum 23 side and the mounting base plate 34 side by bolts. The lower end of the column 43 supporting the rotating plate 13 is coupled to the upper surface of the inner ring of the rotary slider bearing 35, and the upper end of the rotor 31 is coupled to the lower surface thereof.

And, on one side of the bottom surface of the mounting base plate 34, the alignment motor 30 of the posture with the shaft down is installed, and at this time, the pulley (each of the shaft and the lower end of the rotating body 31 of the alignment motor 30) The belt 33 is connected between the pulleys 32a and 32b while the 32a and 32b are mounted.

Accordingly, when the alignment motor 30 is operated, the rotating body 31 is rotated by the transmission of the pulleys 32a and 32b and the belt 33, and is subsequently integrally coupled to the upper side of the rotating body 31. The inner ring of the rotary slider bearing 35, the column 43, and the rotating plate 13 can be rotated together, and the insects placed on the upper surface by the rotation of the rotating plate 13 also guide the separation guide 14. Under the guidance of 24, it can be moved together along the spiral trajectory.

7 and 8 are perspective views showing the vision and distribution unit of the insect sorter according to an embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in Figs. 7 and 8, the vision and distribution unit 21 provides an insect photographed image which is an input source for insect identification determination of the control box 37, and further controls the output of the control box 37. It receives a signal, for example, an output control signal according to the learned classification rule information serves to mechanically classify the insect.

To this end, the vision and distribution unit 21 includes a camera 18 for photographing insects and a rotor 19 and a dispensing motor 20 for selecting and sending insects to each sorting box 16, This camera 18, rotor 19 and dispensing motor 20 are installed on chute 17.

At this time, the chute 17 has a cylindrical center chute 17a, an inflow chute 17b formed in a structure communicating upwardly from the center chute 17a, and about 45 to the left of the center chute 17a. A first discharge chute 17c formed in a structure that communicates while maintaining an angle of about degrees, a first discharge chute 17d formed of a structure that communicates below the center chute 17a, and the center chute ( The third discharge chute 17e may be formed in an integrated structure while maintaining an angle of about 45 ° toward the right side of 17a).

This chute 17 has an outlet chute 22 in the cover drum 23 of the alignment unit 15 using the inlet chute 17b, and a connection duct 39 that is disposed substantially inside the outlet 22. And connected to each other and connected to each of the three sorting boxes 16 by using the first discharge chute 17c to the third discharge chute 17e.

And the camera 18 which actually photographs an insect image is installed in the position before a branch on the chute 17, for example, on the inclined front wall of the inflow chute 17b, and the camera thus installed 18 is able to take a picture of the insects entering into the chute while looking toward the front of the insect inflow, that is, the entrance of the inlet chute 17b.

For example, a well-known sensor (not shown) capable of detecting insects is provided at the inlet side of the inflow chute 17b, and the insect detection signal by the sensor is input to the control box 37, thereby controlling the control. By controlling the output of the box 37, the camera 18 is operated to photograph insects.

Moreover, the rotor 19 which classifies an insect substantially is installed in the center chute 17a of the chute 17 coaxially with the center chute side, and each discharge chute side is provided according to the rotational position of the rotor 19 at this time. Through each of the sorting box 16 can be sent to be separated.

The rotor 19 is open at the rear and is empty inside, and an incision 36 for discharging insects is formed at one side of the wall, and at the same time as the incision wall 36, for example, the incision 36. It can be made of a cylindrical block body in which a gap 44 is formed at a position having a 180 ° phase difference with respect to.

Here, in the case of the gap 44, it is preferable to have a width larger than this in consideration of the size of the larvae and to have a width smaller than this in consideration of the size of the adult or pupa.

In addition, a motor bracket 40 is installed on the front surface of the chute 17, and a distribution motor 20 is installed on the motor bracket 40 installed in this way, and the shaft and the rotor 19 of the distribution motor 20 at this time. The axes of) are connected to each other by a coupling.

Accordingly, the insects (adults, pupa, caterpillar) contained in the rotor in the state in which the rotor 19 is rotated or fixed by the operation of the distribution motor 20, the first discharge chute (17c) to the third discharge chute ( 17e) can be sent to each sorting box 16.

For example, the rotor 19 is passed an insect in a posture with the incision 36 facing upwards, that is, facing the inlet chute 17b, and the insect is controlled by a control box ( For example, when it is determined that the adult is determined by the judgment of 37), the cutout 36 of the rotor 19 is rotated by a predetermined angle, for example, about 135 ° in the counterclockwise direction, so that the first discharge chute 17c ), And the adult at this time can go down the first discharge chute (17c) into the sorting box (16) on the left.

Similarly, when an insect entering the inside of the rotor 19 is determined, for example, by a pupa, by the control box 37, the rotor rotates at a predetermined angle, for example, about 135 ° in the clockwise direction. The cutout 36 of 19) is directed toward the third discharge chute 17e, and eventually the pupa is allowed to descend the third discharge chute 17e and enter the sorting box 16 on the right side.

Similarly, when an insect entering the inside of the rotor 19 is determined as, for example, a larva by the control box 37, the rotor 19 at this time is not rotated, and the larvae in the rotor 19 are immediately After exiting the lower gap 44, the second discharge chute 17d can be lowered to enter the middle sorter 16.

Therefore, looking at the overall operating state of the insect sorter configured as described above is as follows.

First, a worker puts a large amount of insects, such as adult, pupa, larvae and the like mixed into the hopper 11 in the upper portion of the main body 10.

Next, the damper at the lower outlet of the hopper 11 is opened periodically so that the insects in the hopper 11 are fed to the central region of the separation guide 14 in the alignment unit 15.

Next, the insects supplied to the center region of the separation guide 14 are moved together by the rotation of the rotating plate 13 and guided by the spiral guide 14 in the separation guide 14 in a line along the spiral path. Proceed.

In this way, the insects that progress in a state aligned in a row from the central area to the outer area along the spiral path exit the outlet 22 of the cover drum 23 one by one.

Next, the insect exiting the outlet 22 is pushed by successive insects and enters the inlet duct 17b of the chute 17 via the connecting duct 39 (or slightly lower toward the chute). It may slide naturally in the connecting duct of the photographic structure to enter the inlet duct side).

Next, when an insect enters the inlet duct 17b of the chute 17, the camera 18 photographs the insect at this time, and the captured image is input to the control box 37, and at the same time, the control box ( At 37), the classification rule information learned on the image input from the camera 18 is applied to determine whether the insect is an adult, a chrysalis or a larva, and the corresponding control signal is sent to the distribution motor 20. Output

Next, the insect photographed by the camera 18 is immediately dropped into the rotor 19 with the incision 36 upward and received in the rotor, and subsequently rotated under the control of the control of the control box 37. By operating the dispensing motor 20 in which the direction and the rotation amount are controlled, the rotor 19 containing the insect is rotated by a predetermined amount in the counterclockwise or clockwise direction, so that the insect contained in the rotor 19 is discharged firstly. Each sorting box 16 is collected via the chute 17c to the third discharge chute 17e.

For example, when an insect photographed by the camera 18 is determined to be an adult, for example, by the determination of the control box 37, the rotor 19 is rotated at a predetermined angle, for example, about 135 ° in the counterclockwise direction. While the cutout portion 36 of the rotor 19 is directed toward the first discharge chute 17c, the adult can finally descend the first discharge chute 17c and enter the sorting box 16 on the left side.

Similarly, when the insect photographed by the camera 18 is determined, for example, by the pupa, by the determination of the control box 37, the rotor 19 is rotated in a clockwise direction at an angle, for example, about 135 °, and the rotor ( The cutout 36 of 19) faces the third discharge chute 17e, and eventually the pupa descends on the third discharge chute 17e to enter the sorting box 16 on the right side.

Similarly, when an insect photographed by the camera 18 is determined to be, for example, a larva by determination of the control box 37, the rotor 19 is not rotated, and the larvae in the rotor 19 have a lower gap 44 It is possible to exit the second discharge chute (17d) to enter the sorting box 16 in the middle.

 Then, the rotor 19, which has been sorted for one insect, is returned to the initial position (initial position with the incision directed upward by the inlet chute) by the operation of the dispensing motor 20 to receive the next insect. As it is preparing to release, one cycle for screening an insect is completed, and this process is repeatedly performed, so that the insect screening can be proceeded as a continuous automated process.

As such, the present invention provides a new insect sorter comprising a combination of a hopper for insect input, a rotary sorting unit for insect sorting, a vision and distribution unit for insect identification and sorting, and a sorting box for sorting insect collection. In addition to the large-scale screening of insects, the labor force can be greatly reduced, and the speed and quality of the screening can be improved to improve the quality of the screening. Can be.

10: body 11: hopper
12: drive unit 13: the rotating plate
14: separation guide 15: alignment unit
16: Classified 17: Suit
18: camera 19: rotor
20: distribution motor 21: vision and distribution unit
22: outlet 23: cover drum
24: guide 25: slider for rotation support
26: support plate 27: guide rail
28a, 28b: hole 29: blower
30: alignment motor 31: rotating body
32a, 32b: pulley 33: belt
34: mounting base plate 35: rotary slider bearing
36: incision 37: control box
38: guide support 39: connection duct
40: motor bracket 41: height adjustment
42: wheel 43: column
44: gap

Claims (10)

A main body 10 that can be moved and fixed;
A hopper 11 installed on an upper portion of the main body 10;
The hopper 11 is installed in the middle of the main body 10 by using the separating guide 14 positioned at the lower portion of the hopper 11 and aligning the insect with the rotating plate 13 operated by the power of the driving unit 12. An alignment unit 15 for discharging the insects falling from the side while aligning in a row;
A plurality of sorting boxes 16 installed below the main body 10;
A plurality of chutes 17 connected between the discharge side of the alignment unit 15 and each sorting box 16 side;
Installed in the pre-branch section on the chute 17 is composed of a camera 18 for photographing insects, a rotor 19 for distributing insects and a dispensing motor 20 for operation of the rotor 19. Vision and distribution unit 21;
Including,
The alignment unit 15 includes a cover drum 23 having an outlet 22 on one side, a rotating plate 13 installed coaxially inside the cover drum 23, and an upper end of the cover drum 23. In addition to the coaxial structure inside the separation guide 14 is arranged close to the upper surface of the rotating plate 13 and guides the progression of insects using the spiral guide 24, and the bottom of the cover drum 23 Insect sorter, characterized in that it comprises a drive unit 12 is connected to the bottom surface side of the rotating plate (13).
delete The method according to claim 1,
The alignment unit 15 further includes a plurality of rotation support sliders 25 installed inside the cover drum 23 and supporting the bottom surface of the rotating plate 13 to guide the rotation operation of the rotating plate 13. Insect sorter, characterized in that.
The method according to claim 3,
The rotary support slider 25 may be guided along the guide rail 27 formed along the outer side of the support plate 26 which is installed coaxially to the bottom surface of the rotating plate 13 in the cover drum 23. Insect sorter, characterized in that.
The method according to claim 1,
The plurality of blowers 29 are installed on the bottom surface of the cover drum 23 to blow air into the separation guide 14 through a plurality of holes 28a formed in the rotating plate 13. Insect selector further comprises a).
The method according to claim 1,
The drive unit 12 includes an alignment motor 30, a rotating body 31 coupled to the bottom surface of the rotating plate 13, and a pulley connected between the shaft of the alignment motor 30 and the rotating body 31 side ( Insect sorter, characterized in that consisting of 32a, 32b) and the belt (33).
The method according to claim 6,
Insect sorter, characterized in that the rotating body 21 of the drive unit 12 can receive a rotation guide by the rotary slider bearing (35) installed on the mounting base plate (34) on the main body (10).
The method according to claim 1,
The rotor 19 of the distribution unit 21 is made of a cylindrical block body having a rear side and an empty inside and a cutout 36 and a gap 44 formed for discharging insects on one side of the wall. Insect sorter.
The method according to claim 1,
It further comprises a control box 37 is installed on one side of the middle of the main body 10 to control the operation of the distribution motor 20 based on the photographing signal received from the camera 18 of the distribution unit 21. Insect sorter.
The method according to claim 9,
The control box (37) is an insect selector, characterized in that for outputting a control signal for insect selection using the deep learning software of artificial intelligence.

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