Design and Development of Automatic Sorting M...

Design and Development of Automatic Sorting Machine

Author Name : Ashish Manoj Kumar Ojha, Goutham Prakash K E, Thej Kiran D, Aman Kumar, Praveen Kumar Bhojane

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56025/IJARESM.2023.11623338

ABSTRACT

The project focuses on the design and development of an Automatic Sorting Machine capable of efficiently sorting boxes based on weight, metal content, and color. The machine incorporates various components and technologies, including a weighing section with a load cell and display, a metal induction sensor, a TCS230 color sensor, and pneumatic cylinders for sorting actions. An Arduino Mega micro controller serves as the central control unit for the system. The Automatic Sorting Machine operates in a sequential manner. Boxes are initially fed into the infield section and then move to the weighing section, where their weight is measured using a load cell. If the weight falls within the prescribed limit, the boxes proceed to the next stage. Otherwise, they are rejected and diverted to a separate location. Following the weighing stage, the boxes undergo a metal detection test using the metal induction sensor. If any metal objects are detected, the boxes are flagged for rejection. However, if no metal is detected, the sorting process continues. Next, the TCS230 color sensor analyzes the color of the boxes. Based on the color result obtained, specific sorting actions are taken. In this project, black-colored boxes are sorted into one category, while white-colored boxes are sorted into another category. The use of pneumatic cylinders facilitates the physical sorting of the boxes into their respective destinations. The project implementation utilizes an Arduino Mega micro controller to integrate and control the various components of the Automatic Sorting Machine. The micro controller receives input from the load cell, metal induction sensor, and color sensor, and triggers the appropriate sorting actions based on the predefined criteria. The development of the Automatic Sorting Machine provides an efficient and automated solution for sorting boxes based on weight, metal content, and color. It offers benefits such as increased productivity, improved accuracy, and enhanced quality control. The machine’s versatility allows for potential customization to cater to specific industry requirements. Overall, the project demonstrates the successful design and development of an Automatic Sorting Machine, showcasing its potential for widespread application in industries that require efficient and precise sorting capabilities.

Key Words: Arduino UNO, Arduino MEGA,  DCV,  HX711, Inductive Sensor,  Infeed , Load cell, TCS 230.