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WO2018008041A2 - Machine de classement pour classer des objets et son procédé - Google Patents

Machine de classement pour classer des objets et son procédé Download PDF

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WO2018008041A2
WO2018008041A2 PCT/IN2017/000046 IN2017000046W WO2018008041A2 WO 2018008041 A2 WO2018008041 A2 WO 2018008041A2 IN 2017000046 W IN2017000046 W IN 2017000046W WO 2018008041 A2 WO2018008041 A2 WO 2018008041A2
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  • the present invention generally relates generally to an electro-mechanical machine.
  • the present disclosure relates to an automated electro-mechanical grading machine and method for grading objects, typically of small size.
  • Patent No. WO2012074417A1 titled "Article divider” discloses an invention which relates to a method for controlling the motion of article. More particularly, the invention relates to diverting an article moving in first trajectory by impinging with one or more fluid streams, to control or adjust the motion of article. The invention more focuses on finding the trajectory for different grade of objects but do not disclose anything on conveying on slab and then grading accordingly.
  • Patent No US 2010116974 A titled "Seed sensor system and method for improved seed count and seed spacing” discloses a method to determine the speed and position of the seed in the conduit.
  • the invention also discloses a method where the position in both X and Y direction is found, the sensor is able to determine multiple seeds as well providing more precision to the seed population.
  • the invention does not disclose about harmless handling of seed while dealing with seed count and seed spacing method.
  • the present disclosure discloses a grading machine for grading objects, in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure, wherein objects are conveyed via air to its grading location without affecting its surface properties.
  • the grading machine is configured with advanced handling and conveying of small objects, typically pistachios to maintain its natural property while grading as the shells of the pistachio protect the inner kernel, any harm to them will affect the pistachios.
  • the grading machine includes at least one controller, an object introducing unit which receives objects, an in-feed unit, a singulator, a plurality of examination beds, an optic unit, a grading comparator and an ejection unit.
  • the in-feed unit is connected to the object introducing unit and receives objects at a controlled feed rate, wherein the feed rate is determined by the controller based on the input received from feed sensors provided in the in-feed unit.
  • the in-feed unit further directs objects in at least one queue.
  • the singulator cooperates with the in-feed unit and singulates object(s) received from the queue.
  • Each examination bed receives one singulated object from the singulator.
  • the optic unit mainly includes a plurality of cameras, an image processing unit and a first storage module. The cameras are disposed proximal to the examination bed(s) and configured to capture multi-angled one/multiple real time images of each object(s) under examination in three dimensional spaces for further determining at least one internal and/or external characteristics of each object.
  • the image processing unit processes the captured multi-angled one/muUiple ⁇ real time images of each object(s) under examination in three dimensional spaces into at least one parameter.
  • the first storage module stores each parameter.
  • the grading comparator compares each parameter stored in the first storage module with a pre-determined parameter stored in a second storage module of the controller and provides a graded data for each object under examination.
  • the ejection unit includes at least one channel, a plurality of channel sensors, an object directing unit and a plurality of doors.
  • the channel receives graded objects from the optic unit.
  • the channel sensors disposed along the length of at least one wall of the channel for sensing the movement of graded objects along the channel.
  • the channel sensors are cooperating with the controller.
  • the object directing unit includes a fluid chamber, a plurality of nozzles and valves.
  • the fluid chamber is filled with fluid.
  • the nozzles are fitted along the length of at least one side of the channel and receive fluid from the fluid chamber for moving graded objects along the channel.
  • the valves are disposed in between the fluid chamber and the nozzles and permits and restrict flow of fluid there through as directed by the controller upon the signal received from the channel sensors for enabling controlled flow of fluid in the channel through the nozzles thereby enabling controlled movement of objects in the channel.
  • the doors are provided on the channel, wherein each door is assigned with a per-determined grade and receives respective graded objects having defined grade parameter thereon. Each door cooperates with the controller for opening and closing of the door upon receipt of inputs received from the channel sensors.
  • Each grade container is disposed underneath of respective grade door and configured to receive objects of a particular grade from the respective door in open configuration, thereby grading objects into multiple grades in a single pass.
  • the present disclosure also discloses a method for grading objects by using the grading machine.
  • the method includes feeding a controller with object feeding rate and controlled grade parameters in a second storage module of the controller, introducing objects through object introducing unit, feeding objects, received from the object introducing unit, through an in-feed unit, at a controlled feed rate controlled by the controller, the step of feeding enables objects to move in at least one queue, singulating objects received from the in-feed unit in a singulator, disposing at least one singulated object respectively on at least one examination bed , capturing multi-angled one/multiple real time images of each object under examination in three dimensional spaces of each object by a plurality of cameras and light sources of an optic unit, processing the image in a image processing unit of an optic unit, wherein the image is processed into at least one parameter, storing each parameter in a first storage module of the optic unit, comparing each parameter stored in the first storage module with a pre-determined parameter stored in a second storage module by using a grading comparator, wherein the second storage module and the grading comparator are configured in said controller and determining grade of object(
  • the proposed disclosure recognizes and addresses various disadvantages and drawbacks of the existing object sorting and grading systems and related methods and provide an improved multi-vision object grading system and a method for grading objects into multiple grades in a single pass based on external or internal parameters.
  • the disclosure is very specific for object grading considering different characteristics of objects. Accordingly, few objects of the present invention are listed below:
  • a main object of the present disclosure is to provide an object grading machine and the method of grading object in which the objects are gently handled to prevent any damage or quality deterioration/degradation of the objects during grading.
  • It is another object of the present disclosure is to provide an object grading system which does not include any moving part while conveying the object, wherein the system includes stationary/stable conveying channel which makes the system highly energy efficient and simple.
  • It is still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an object grading system which uses fluid or air carrying of objects while tracking of objects to the grading points, thereby imparting delicate and accurate grading of objects into multiple grades based on internal and/or external features, wherein the analysis and grading of each object is performed with higher precision. It is a further object of the present disclosure which operates by using embedded intelligence, having a multi-vision system aided with multi-wavelength lighting for grading statistically distributed objects very much effectively based upon their natural properties and requirements.
  • an object grading system which includes an advanced channel comprising of sensors and multiple nozzles, where sensor is of any type such as Infra Red sensor, Ultra Sonic sensor, or proximity sensing sensors not limiting to the invention that accurately track the object during its movement, and where valves are controlled in each air ejectors of channels to control the flow of the fluid/air for controlling the speed of the objects on the channel.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of the grading machine for grading objects
  • FIG. 2a and FIG. 2b are schematic perspective views of the ejection unit of the grading machine of FIG. 1 ;
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the flowchart of the method for grading objects.
  • the term 'object' shall refer to any natural or synthetic objects which are generally small in size (weight range), wherein the natural or synthetic objects can be agricultural or non agricultural objects.
  • the term Object' refers to objects weighing from lgm to lOOgm, has good surface finish or non-sticky surface.
  • the term 'pistachio' or 'pistachios' refer to a feed for the purposes of the invention and the feed may be 'hulled' or 'un-hulled' or 'de-shelled' or 'split' or 'un-split' or 'kernel' or combination or mixtures of different forms of pistachio and similar objects with a good surface finish.
  • the term 'external parameters' shall refer to any morphological, extrinsic characteristics related to object which may include but not limited to size, shape, color, surface properties, profile, or alike any other properties, defects, mechanical injuries, or any other possible characteristics.
  • the term 'internal parameters' shall refer to any internal or biochemical characteristics related to object which may include but not limited to hull thickness, shell thickness, size, kernel thickness, moisture content within object, any microbial infection or any microbial activity or biochemical activity inside object which make object rotten, rancid, infected or diseased, or any other possible characteristics by which the object can be graded into a category.
  • FIG. 1 it is a schematic perspective view illustrating a grading machine (100) according to one embodiment of the present subject matter.
  • the objects are small sized objects such as nuts (like pistachio), pulses and the like and the objects weighing from lgm to lOOgm are non-sticky in nature having good surface finish.
  • the components of the grading machine (100) for grading objects mainly are at least one controller (10) (typically a master controller) configured with a grading comparator (120), an object introducing unit (20), an in- feed unit (30), a singulator (40), at least one object moving channel (50), a plurality of optical examination beds (60), an optic unit (70), a plurality of grade containers (80) and an ejection unit (90).
  • some of the components of the grading machine (100) are disposed on a frame (110).
  • the controller (10) is one master controller. In another embodiment, the controller (10) may be more than one controller.
  • the object introducing unit (20) is a hopper arrangement.
  • the object introducing unit (20) receives objects either in whole, half, or quarter size.
  • the object is small and light weight (weight ranging in between lgm to 100 gms) having non-sticky and good surface finish such as pistachio which can be semi-shelled, separated pistachios or shelled pistachios.
  • the hopper distributes the load uniformly to enable controlled moving of objects without having any moving parts.
  • the in- feed unit (30) is fitted proximal to the object introducing unit (20) and receives objects from the object introducing unit (20).
  • the in-feed unit (30) receives objects at a controlled feed rate, wherein the feed rate is determined by the controller (10) based on the input received from feed sensors (29) provided in the in-feed unit (30).
  • the in- feed unit (30) further directs objects in at least one queue.
  • the in-feed unit (30) includes a slider (not illustrated in Figures) which receives objects from the hopper arrangement and cooperates with the slider for receiving object at the controlled feed rate.
  • the in-feed unit (30) also includes at least one pair of set of reverse rotating rollers (not illustrated in Figures) which moves the objects towards the singulator (40) and because of vibration the objects align in a queue.
  • there is plurality of the set of reverse rotating rollers which enables forming plurality of queues of objects.
  • the controller (10) directs the in-feed unit (30)to increase the feed rate, decrease the feed rate or maintain the feed rate based on the real-time input received from the feed sensors.
  • the pick and place mechanism includes a rotating drum (not illustrated in Figures). The rotating drum is configured with a plurality of holes or wrapped with a suction pad. During rotation the rotating drum singularly picks at least one object and places on at least one examination bed (50) such that one examination bed (50) has one object.
  • the singulator unit (40) of the present disclosure describes singulating objects by the pick and place mechanism, however, the present disclosure s-not -limited to ⁇ th ⁇ pici and " ⁇ place ⁇ mechanism and any mechanism that can singulate the objects can be used.
  • the object moving channel (50) which is adjacent to the singulator (40), in which objects move at a second controlled speed which is synchronous with the first controlled speed of the rotating drum of the pick and place mechanism of the singulator (40).
  • the second pre-determined speed is determined by the controller (10).
  • the object moving channel (50) is stationary and the objects automatically move by themselves without having any moving capacity in the object moving channel (50) when the fluid is impinged in a controlled manner.
  • the optical examination beds (60) also known as examination beds, receive released object(s), from the pick and place mechanism of the singulator (40) such that one optical examination bed (60) receives one object.
  • the released object(s) fall on the optical examination beds (60) due to gravity.
  • the optical examination beds (60) are made of optical material.
  • one examination bed (60) is configured to accommodate one object.
  • one examination bed (60) is configured with a plurality of compartments (not illustrated in Figures) wherein each compartment receives one object. The number of compartments can be equal to the number of objects falling from the singulator (40) at a particular time.
  • each examination bed (60) is a cup like arrangement.
  • the optic unit (70) is disposed in proximity with the examination bed (60).
  • the optic unit (70) includes a plurality of cameras (72), a multiple light sources (74), an image processing unit (76) and a first storage module (78).
  • the cameras (72), in presence of the light sources (74) capture multi-angled one/multiple real time images of each object under examination jnJhree dimensional spaces for ⁇ amounting to complete three dimensional analysis of the object under examination.
  • the captured image is without reconstructing the plurality of images of object, this feature helps in accurate and quick analysis of the object under examination.
  • the images are captured to determine at least one internal and/or external features of each object under examination.
  • the image processing unit (76) processes each of the captured multi-angled (different view) one/multiple real time images of each object and converts the images into at least one parameter.
  • the external parameters are the external characteristics like at least one of size, shape, color, surface properties and object profile and internal parameter are internal characteristics like moisture content, biochemical changes and/or microbial infections.
  • the first storage module (78) stores each parameter generated in the image processing unit (76).
  • the controller (10) includes a grading comparator (120) and a second storage module (130).
  • the grading comparator (120) compares each parameter stored in the first storage module (78) with pre-determined parameter stored in a second storage module (130), wherein the pre-determined parameter is a standard parameter set by a regulatory authority which determines the grade of the object, and provides a graded data for each object under examination.
  • the grade containers (80) are pre-determined and categorized into multiple grades according to the object grade.
  • the ejection unit (90), as illustrated in FIGS. 2a and 2b, is operated by the controller (10) and directs the graded objects in a particular grade container of the grade containers (80).
  • the ejection unit includes at least one channel (82), a plurality of channel sensors (84), an object-directing unit and a'plur ity ⁇ o ' f lbors (86).
  • the channel(s) (82) receives graded object(s) from the optic unit (70).
  • the channel (82) is a V-shaped channel.
  • a plurality of channels (82) is provided to receive plurality of objects from the optic unit (70) thereby enabling grading of multiple grading of each object.
  • the channels (82) have surfaces with very less co-efficient of friction and helps in maintaining a queue of the graded objects at the center of the channel without much force, hence the channel (82) reduces the excess energy which is needed for maintaining the graded object(s) at the center of the channel (82) while conveying.
  • the channel sensors (84) are disposed along the length of at least one wall of the channel (82).
  • the channel sensor (84) senses the movement of objects along the channel (82).
  • the channel sensor (84) senses the graded object(s) moving on the channel (82) and provided the real-time information of the location of each graded object to the controller (10).
  • the controller (10) upon receipt of the information from the channel sensor (84) signals the object directing unit to either move the graded object under consideration towards respective door (86) or enable the graded object to remain at desired location.
  • the object directing unit includes a fluid chamber (92), a plurality of nozzles (94) and a valve (96).
  • the fluid chamber (92) is filled with fluid or air.
  • the fluid is selected such that it does not damage of deteriorate the properties of the graded objects and only facilitates controlled movement of graded object in the channel (82).
  • the nozzles (94) are fitted along the length of at least one side of the channel (82).
  • the nozzles (94) are connected to the fluid chamber (92) and receive fluid from the fluid chamber (92).
  • the nozzles (94) eject fluid at a controlled pressure such that the pressure is adequate to gently move, at a controlled speed, the graded objects along the channel (82) towards the doors (86).
  • the orientation of nozzle (94) is such that it can direct the fluid in a direction by which the object moves towards the door (86).
  • the nozzles (94) are connected to the fluid chamber (92) by pipes (not illustrated in Figures).
  • the valve (96) is disposed in between the fluid chamber (92) and the nozzles (94). The operation of the valve (96) is controlled by the controller (10) based upon the input received from the channel sensor (82).
  • the valve (96) permits and restricts the flow of the fluid in the channel (82) for enabling controlled flow of fluid in the channel (82) through the nozzles (94) thereby enabling controlled movement of graded objects in the channel (82).
  • Each channel (82) has a plurality of doors (86).
  • the valve (96) is actuated till graded object reaches on a pre-determined door (86) and once the graded object(s) reaches the pre-determined door (86) the valve (96) is de-actuated.
  • the present disclosure is described with the ejection unit (90) as mentioned above, the present disclosure is not limited to the ejection unit (90) as mentioned above and modifications can be made by the person skilled in the art to direct the objects to the grading containers (80).
  • the channel (82) is a V-shaped channel or similar arrangement for supporting the free movement of the object under the influence of fluid which exerts an external force on the object for directing the object to move ahead for analysis and getting graded into the corresponding category decided by the cameras while the machine has no moving parts for conveying the object.
  • the " grading comparator (120) analyzes and grades electronically each physical object and directs each objects of a particular parameter in a pre-determined grade container of the plurality of grade containers (80), thereby grading multiple objects in a single pass.
  • each object is graded in multiple-grade in the grading machine (100) in a single pass without affecting their natural grade or deteriorating its grade or damaging the object(s).
  • the grading machine (100) does not have any moving components/elements and the object is driven by the fluid flow controlled by the controller (10) while the objective specifically is to have objects being graded into multiple categories based on the internal and external parameters decided by the optic unit (70).
  • the present disclosure grading machine is not limited to grading of pistachio only but similar objects having non sticky surfaces and low friction can be efficiently graded.
  • FIG. 3 illustrates the flow chart of the method for determining the grade of the objects.
  • the controller (10) is fed with object feed rate for the in-feed unit (30) and controlled grade parameters in a second storage module (130) of the controller. (10).
  • the object moving channel (10) is actuated.
  • the objects are introduced through the object introducing unit (20) of the grading machine (100).
  • the object(s) are feed through the in-feed unit (30) at the controlled feed rate wherein the feed rate of objects is controlled by the controller (10) fed in the controller based upon the inputs received from feed sensors.
  • the objects are directed to move in at least one queue.
  • the steps followed in the in-feed unit are receiving objects on the slider of the in-feed unit (30) which is co-operating with the object introducing unit (20) and receiving afthe controlled feed rate _ t3 ⁇ 4e object ' s from the slider and which further moves to a pair of set of reverse rotating rollers for sequencing objects in queue.
  • the objects received, in the queue, from the in-feed unit (30) are then singulated.
  • the singulator (40) singulating objects received from the in-feed unit (30).
  • the pick and place mechanism is used for singulating.
  • the pick and place mechanism is actuated for picking single object and placing the at least one picked object on at least one examination beds (60) such that one examination bed (60) or one compartment of the examination bed has one object.
  • the pick and place mechanism includes rotating a rotating drum (not illustrated in Figures) with a plurality of holes configured thereon, and proximal to the object(s) in the queue(s) such that each hole picks one object and rotating further the rotating drum such that the rotation causes the picked object(s) to fall therefrom and get placed in the examination bed (60).
  • the rotating of the rotating drum is configured with a suction pad, in which the suction is actuated proximal to the object(s) in the queue(s) such that each object is picked and further the rotating drum is rotated followed by de-actuating suction such that the picked object(s) fall from the suction pad and get placed in the examination bed (60) which are further moved to the optic unit (70).
  • the cameras (72) capture real-time images from different angles of each object in presence of the light sources (74).
  • the image processing unit (76) processes the image into at least one parameter.
  • the parameter(s) are stored in the first storage module (78).
  • Each parameter, stored in the first storage module (78) is compared by the grading comparator (120) with a pre-determined parameter stored in the second storage module (130), wherein the second storage module (130) and the grading comparator (120) are configured in the controller- (10).
  • the grade ⁇ of " the ⁇ object " (s) s determined by the controller (10).
  • the controller (10) determines the location of the grade containers (80) in which the object needs to be ejected based on the grade of the object. Once the location of the grade container (80) is determined the location of the respective door (86) is determined.
  • the valve (96) is then operated to permit flow of fluid, typically air, through the channel (82) which in turn moves the object to the determined door (86), at a controlled speed.
  • the movement of the object is tracked by the channel sensors (82) which are provided to the controller (10).
  • the controller (10) accordingly operates the valve (96) to either increase the flow of fluid so that the speed of the object is increased or decrease the flow of fluid so that the speed of the object is decreased or maintained the flow of fluid to maintain the speed the object or stops the flow of fluid to stop movement of the object.
  • each object is graded in multiple-grade in the grading machine (100) in a single pass without affecting their natural grade or deteriorating its grade or damaging the object(s).
  • the multi-vision grading machine (100) includes at least one controller (10) (typically a master controller) configured with a grading comparator (120), an object introducing unit (20), an in-feed unit (30), a singulator (40), at least one object moving channel (50), a plurality of optical examination beds (60), an optic unit (70), a plurality of grade container (80) and an ejection unit (90).
  • controller typically a master controller
  • a grading comparator 120
  • an object introducing unit (20) an in-feed unit (30)
  • a singulator 40
  • at least one object moving channel 50
  • a plurality of optical examination beds 60
  • an optic unit 70
  • a plurality of grade container 80
  • an ejection unit 90
  • the optic unit includes one of an ultra-violet unit, an infra-red unit, an x-ray unit or a laser ray unit that releases appropriate rays for examining at-least-one ⁇ internal or external characteristics and a processing unit that processes the appropriate rays for determining grade of the object under examination and not limiting the scope of examination to the use of the cameras (72) and the image processing unit (76) as described in this disclosure.
  • Any examination unit or processes that can determine at least one internal or external characteristics of the object under examination shall be considered within the scope of the present disclosure.

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La présente invention porte sur une machine de classement électromécanique permettant de classer des objets et sur son procédé. La machine de classement comprend au moins un contrôleur doté d'un comparateur de classement, une unité d'introduction d'objet, une unité d'entrée permettant d'introduire l'objet dans la file d'attente, un séparateur permettant de séparer des objets, un canal de déplacement d'objet, une pluralité de lits d'examen optique, une unité optique, une pluralité de récipients de classement et une unité d'éjection d'objet. L'unité d'éjection comprend au moins un canal qui reçoit un objet classé provenant de l'unité optique, une pluralité de capteurs de canal, une unité d'orientation d'objet et une pluralité de portes. Le capteur de canal détecte le mouvement des objets le long du canal et coopère avec le contrôleur. L'unité d'orientation d'objet permet un déplacement contrôlé des objets vers les portes, déplaçant ainsi doucement les objets. Les portes permettent l'écoulement d'objets dans le récipient de classement.
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