FRUIT SEGREGATION DEVICE

Abstract

A fruit segregation device, comprising a frame 1 is installed with a pair of rods 2 mapped parallelly in a horizontal manner, a chamber 3 is stored with multiple fruits, an inlet 4 crafted on the frame 1 via a conduit 7, an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 5 for capturing and processing multiple images of each of fruits, plurality of compartments 6 to collect equivalent sized fruits and segregate fruits based on size.

Specification

Description:FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a fruit segregation device that is capable of gathering fruits of similar size and separating them according to size in order to achieve the right fruit sorting also capable of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on the determined size of the fruits.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Certain fruits, such as apples, which grow on a large scale, may need to be separated from clods and stones before being marketed. Various difficulties is face during segregation such as issue in washing, determining size, separation issue according to the user - specified size etc. In segregation process of fruits more manual efforts from the user is require this is the big disadvantage which produces problem and also take more time consumption. So there is the need of the invention which is able to provide the solution of the problem.

[0003] Traditionally, the methods which are used in segregation process of fruits require more manual efforts and also take more time consumption so that the whole process waste the time of the user. The existing traditional methods are lack in separating the fruits in the user - specified manner and also not work in automated manner. So there is the need of the invention which replace the traditional method in order to work in an automated manner.

[0004] JPS54162272A PURPOSE: To segregate and separate a fruit effectively in accordance with its height by turning a fruit-segregating-and-separating belt, inclined to such an effect that starting side is high and ending side is low, perpendicularly to a fruit-conveying endless belt. CONSTITUTION: Above an endless belt for moving a fruit horizontally, a fruit- segregating-and-separating belt which is inclined in such an effect that starting side is high and ending side is low is provided in such a position that it rotates perpendicularly to an endless belt , so that a big and tall fruit and a small and low fruit become in contact with the bottom surface of the fruit-segregating-and- separating belt at its starting side and ending side, respectively, and a fruit is led in the direction of an endless belt , and the fruit is separated in a step- free manner in accordance with its size and height and then taken out from an outlet.

[0005] Conventionally, many devices have been developed for segregation of fruit that is capable in segregation. However, the developed devices are incapable of collecting the equivalent sized fruits also incapable of segregating fruits on the basis of the size of the fruits in view of attaining the proper sorting of the fruits. Additionally the existing devices are insufficient in allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on the determined size of the fruits.

[0006] In order to overcome the aforementioned drawbacks, there exists a need in the art to develop a device that is capable of gathering fruits of similar size and separating them according to size in order to achieve the right fruit sorting also capable of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on the determined size of the fruits.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0007] The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of collecting the equivalent sized fruits also capable of segregating fruits on the basis of the size of the fruits in view of attaining the proper sorting of the fruits.

[0009] Another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is capable of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on the determined size of the fruits.

[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a device that is reliable in nature.

[0011] The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The present invention relates to a fruit segregation device that is capable of collecting the equivalent sized fruits also capable of segregating fruits on the basis of the size of the fruits in view of attaining the proper sorting of the fruits.

[0013] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a fruit segregation device comprises of a frame installed with a pair of rods mapped parallelly in a horizontal manner, the frame is installed with a chamber stored with multiple fruits is installed at a height from the frame and connected with the frame via a conduit, a motorized gate constructed with the chamber that is directed by a linked microcontroller to open up for allowing dispensing of the fruits from the chamber towards inlet crafted on the frame via the conduit, the fruits pass on the rods in view of being segregated based size of the fruits.

[0014] According to another embodiment of the present invention, the proposed device further comprises of an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module integrated with a processor installed on the frame for capturing and processing multiple images of each of the fruits being dispensed from the chamber, each of the rods are laid with a motorized slider mounted with bars that forms are slid over the slider to form gaps of various size in view of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on determined size of the fruits, multiple of compartments installed beneath the gaps inside the frame to collect equivalent sized fruits and segregate the fruits based on size in view of attaining proper sorting of the fruits, a battery is associated with the device that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of the device.

[0015] While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, it will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:
Figure 1 illustrates an isometric view of a fruit segregation device.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments but that the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined in the claims.

[0018] In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms "comprising," "comprises," and the like (which are synonymous with "including," "having" and "characterized by") may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases "consisting essentially of," consists essentially of," and the like or the respective closed phrases "consisting of," "consists of, the like.

[0019] As used herein, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.

[0020] The present invention relates to a fruit segregation device that is capable of gathering fruits of similar size and separating them according to size in order to achieve the right fruit sorting also capable of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on the determined size of the fruits.

[0021] Referring to Figure 1, an isometric view of a fruit segregation device is illustrated, comprising a frame 1 is installed with a pair of rods 2 mapped parallelly in a horizontal manner, a chamber 3 is installed with the frame 1, an inlet 4 is crafted on the frame 1 via the conduit 7, an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 5 is integrated with the frame 1, plurality of compartments 6 are installed beneath the gaps inside the frame 1.

[0022] The proposed device includes a frame 1 is installed with a pair of rods 2 mapped parallelly in a horizontal manner, wherein the frame 1 is installed with a chamber 3 is stored with multiple fruits is installed at a height from the frame 1 and connected with the frame 1 via a conduit 7.

[0023] A motorized gate 6 is constructed with the chamber 3 that is directed by a linked microcontroller to open up for allowing dispensing of the fruits from the chamber 3 towards inlet 4 crafted on the frame 1 via the conduit 7. Then, the fruits pass on the rods 2 in view of being segregated based size of the fruits.

[0024] An artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 5 is integrated with a processor is installed on the frame 1 for capturing and processing multiple images of each of the fruits being dispensed from the chamber 3. The imaging capturing module 5 comprises of a processor and a camera, which upon actuation captures multiple images of the fruits. The camera comprises of a lens and a digital sensor, where the lens takes all the reflected light rays rebounding from the surrounding, together all light rays rebound back and meet on a digital sensor that is capable to extract the images. The extracted images of the surrounding the surface are processed by the processor and this processed data is sent to an inbuilt microcontroller. The microcontroller upon receiving and processing the images signal, for capturing and processing multiple images of each of the fruits being dispensed from the chamber 3.

[0025] Then, each of the rods 2 are laid with a motorized slider 8 is mounted with bars that forms are slid over the slider 8 to form gaps of various size in view of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on determined size of the fruits. The motorized slider 8 herein discloses consists of a rail unit that provides a guided path for linear movement. The rail unit usually includes a pair of parallel rails or tracks, along which the slider 8 moves. The slider 8 carriage, also called a stage or platform equipped with a mechanism to minimize friction and ensure smooth motion. This involves the use of ball bearings. The slider 8 incorporates a motor and a drive mechanism to generate linear motion. The motor is connected to a drive mechanism, such as a belt, lead screw, or ball screw. The drive mechanism converts the rotational motion of the motor into linear motion, propelling the slider 8 carriage along the rail unit to for allowing the dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on determined size of the fruits.

[0026] Plurality of compartments 6 are installed beneath the gaps inside the frame 1 to collect equivalent sized fruits and segregate the fruits based on size in view of attaining proper sorting of the fruits. Then, one of the rods 2 is configured with electromagnet 10 that allows attachment of the plates are configured on the other slider 8 to form the gaps in view of allowing proper dispensing of the fruits through the formed gaps. The electromagnet 10 is a specialized type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current wherein the electromagnet 10 consists of wire wound into a coil. When the current is passed through the wire, it creates a magnetic field which is concentrated in the hole in the center of the coil thus energizing the electromagnet 10 that allows attachment of the plates configured on the other slider 8 to form the gaps in view of allowing proper dispensing of the fruits through the formed gaps.

[0027] Lastly, a battery is associated with the device to offer power to all electrical and electronic components necessary for their correct operation. The battery is linked to the microcontroller and provides (DC) Direct Current to the microcontroller. And then, based on the order of operations, the microcontroller sends that current to those specific electrical or electronic components so they effectively carry out their appropriate functions.

[0028] The present invention works best in the following manner, where the frame 1 is installed with the pair of rods 2 mapped parallelly in the horizontal manner, wherein the frame 1 is installed with the chamber 3 is stored with multiple fruits is installed at the height from the frame 1 and connected with the frame 1 via the conduit 7. The motorized gate 6 is constructed with the chamber 3 that is directed by the linked microcontroller to open up for allowing dispensing of the fruits from the chamber 3 towards inlet 4 crafted on the frame 1 via the conduit 7. Then, the fruits pass on the rods 2 in view of being segregated based size of the fruits. The artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 5 is integrated with the processor is installed on the frame 1 for capturing and processing multiple images of each of the fruits being dispensed from the chamber 3. Then, each of the rods 2 are laid with the motorized slider 8 is mounted with bars that forms are slid over the slider 8 to form gaps of various size in view of allowing dispensing of the fruits through respective gaps formed based on determined size of the fruits. The plurality of compartments 6 are installed beneath the gaps inside the frame 1 to collect equivalent sized fruits and segregate the fruits based on size in view of attaining proper sorting of the fruits. Then, one of the rods 2 is configured with the electromagnet 10 s that allows attachment of the plates are configured on the other slider 8 to form the gaps in view of allowing proper dispensing of the fruits through the formed gaps.

[0029] Although the field of the invention has been described herein with limited reference to specific embodiments, this description is not meant to be construed in a limiting sense. Various modifications of the disclosed embodiments, as well as alternate embodiments of the invention, will become apparent to persons skilled in the art upon reference to the description of the invention. , Claims:1) A fruit segregation device, comprising:

i) a frame 1 installed with a pair of rods 2 mapped parallelly in a horizontal manner, wherein said frame 1 is installed with a chamber 3 stored with multiple fruits is installed at a height from said frame 1 and connected with said frame 1 via a conduit 7;

ii) a motorized gate constructed with said chamber 3 that is directed by a linked microcontroller to open up for allowing dispensing of said fruits from said chamber 3 towards inlet 4 crafted on said frame 1 via said conduit 7, wherein said fruits pass on said rods 2 in view of being segregated based size of said fruits;

iii) an artificial intelligence enabled image capturing module 5 integrated with a processor installed on said frame 1 for capturing and processing multiple images of each of said fruits being dispensed from said chamber 3, wherein each of said rods 2 are laid with a motorized slider mounted with bars that forms are slid over said slider to form gaps of various size in view of allowing dispensing of said fruits through respective gaps formed based on determined size of said fruits; and

iv) plurality of compartments 6 installed beneath said gaps inside said frame 1 to collect equivalent sized fruits and segregate said fruits based on size in view of attaining proper sorting of said fruits.

2) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein one of said rods 2 is configured with electromagnets that allows attachment of said plates configured on the other slider to form said gaps in view of allowing proper dispensing of said fruits through said formed gaps.

3) The device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a battery is associated with said device that powers all electrical and electronically operated components of said device.

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