NZ749416B2 - Measuring device for measuring products, and method therefor - Google Patents
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- NZ749416B2 NZ749416B2 NZ749416A NZ74941617A NZ749416B2 NZ 749416 B2 NZ749416 B2 NZ 749416B2 NZ 749416 A NZ749416 A NZ 749416A NZ 74941617 A NZ74941617 A NZ 74941617A NZ 749416 B2 NZ749416 B2 NZ 749416B2
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
- B07C2501/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material to be sorted
- B07C2501/009—Sorting of fruit
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
- B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
- B07C5/34—Sorting according to other particular properties
- B07C5/342—Sorting according to other particular properties according to optical properties, e.g. colour
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
- B07C5/00—Sorting according to a characteristic or feature of the articles or material being sorted, e.g. by control effected by devices which detect or measure such characteristic or feature; Sorting by manually actuated devices, e.g. switches
- B07C5/36—Sorting apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G13/00—Roller-ways
- B65G13/02—Roller-ways having driven rollers
- B65G13/06—Roller driving means
- B65G13/07—Roller driving means having endless driving elements
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65G2201/00—Indexing codes relating to handling devices, e.g. conveyors, characterised by the type of product or load being conveyed or handled
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- B65G2201/0211—Fruits and vegetables
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G2203/00—Indexing code relating to control or detection of the articles or the load carriers during conveying
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- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
- G01B11/02—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width or thickness
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- G01—MEASURING; TESTING
- G01B—MEASURING LENGTH, THICKNESS OR SIMILAR LINEAR DIMENSIONS; MEASURING ANGLES; MEASURING AREAS; MEASURING IRREGULARITIES OF SURFACES OR CONTOURS
- G01B11/00—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
- G01B11/08—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters
- G01B11/10—Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring diameters of objects while moving
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- G01N—INVESTIGATING OR ANALYSING MATERIALS BY DETERMINING THEIR CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Abstract
The invention relates to a measuring device for measuring products, such as fruits including vegetables and fruit, sorting system provided therewith, and method therefor. The measuring device according to the invention comprises: - a frame provided with a number of movable fruit carriers on which or between which products can be placed for carrying and with which the products can be moved in a transport direction; and a sensor configured to perform a measurement or series of measurements on the products on or between the fruit carriers, wherein at least parts of the sensor are configured to enable the sensor to perform measurements over a measuring path, and wherein the measuring path is arranged at an angle to the transport direction so that a measurement can be performed over a distance over the product.
Claims (16)
1. Measuring device for measuring ts, such as fruits, comprising: a frame provided with a number of movable fruit carriers on which or between which products can be placed for carrying and with which the ts can be moved in a transport direction; and a sensor configured to perform a measurement or series of measurements on the products on or between the fruit carriers, wherein at least parts of the sensor are configured to enable the sensor to perform measurements over a measuring path, and wherein the measuring path is arranged at an angle to the transport direction so that a measurement can be performed over a ce overthe product, wherein the angle lies in the range of 20 to 70 degrees to the transport direction.
2. Measuring device as claimed in claim 1, n the angle lies in the range of 30 to 60 s to the transport direction and most preferably in the range of 40 to 50 degrees.
3. Measuring device as claimed in claim 1 or 2, further comprising a shield arranged n the fruit carriers and at least parts of the sensor, wherein the shield is provided with an elongate recess substantially parallel to the ing path, wherein the recess is configured for passage of a measuring signal.
4. Measuring device as claimed in claim 1, 2 or 3, further comprising a moving device configured to move the sensor or parts thereof.
5. Measuring device as d in claim 4, wherein the moving device ses a drive provided with an arm on which the sensor or parts thereof are arranged, wherein the arm is preferably provided for rotation around a rotation axis.
6. Measuring device as claimed in claim 5, wherein the arm is provided for rotation around a rotation axis.
7. Measuring device as claimed in claim 5or 6, wherein the drive is provided with a compensator configured to sate the movement of the arm such that a linear movement of the sensor running substantially synchronously with the transport system can be realized while the measurement is being
8. ing device as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the ing device further comprises a controller which is operatively connected to the sensor and is configured to control the measurement on the basis of a product detection.
9. Measuring device as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the sensor is provided on the lower side of the fruit carriers on which or between which the products can be carried.
10. Measuring device as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the sensor comprises one or more signal receivers and the measuring device is further provided with one or more signal transmitters.
11. Measuring device as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the sensor processes signals with different frequencies or frequency spectra in succession.
12. Measuring device as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the sensor comprises one or more of a physical hardness tester, laser, methane sensor, ultrasonic sensor, spectrometer, X-ray or, ensitive element.
13. Measuring device as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims, wherein the fruit carriers comprise diabolos.
14. Sorting system provided with a measuring device as d in one or more of the foregoing claims.
15. Method for measuring products. such as fruits, comprising the steps of: ing a measuring device and/or g system as claimed in one or more of the foregoing claims; arranging a number of products on or n the fruit carriers; activating the sensor; and measuring the t over a measuring path at an angle that lies in the range of 20 to 70 degrees to the transport direction.
16. Method as claimed in claim 15, further comprising the step of moving the sensor or parts thereof at an angle to the transport direction. De Greef’s Wagen-, Carrosserie- en Machinebouw B.V. By the Attorneys for the Applicant N & FERGUSON [——______________________________________________________ _________L_________ 11+Z \Lklllllllllll' F I:I. i1;55 I.“I:I:I:I: -I-I---------------------
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| NL2017071A NL2017071B1 (en) | 2016-06-29 | 2016-06-29 | Measuring device for measuring products and method thereof |
| PCT/NL2017/050432 WO2018004342A1 (en) | 2016-06-29 | 2017-06-29 | Measuring device for measuring products, and method therefor |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
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| NZ749416A NZ749416A (en) | 2024-05-31 |
| NZ749416B2 true NZ749416B2 (en) | 2024-09-03 |
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