Conveying system and automatic sorting system with same

Abstract

The invention particularly relates to a conveying system which comprises a rack, and the rack is provided with a first rail extending in the conveying direction and a second rail distributed on the side edge of the first rail; the roller conveying belt is laid on the first track and extends in the length direction of the first track; the chain conveying belt is laid on the second rail and extends in the length direction of the second rail, and the chain conveying belt and the roller conveying belt are in transmission connection and conduct synchronous conveying. According to the conveying system provided by the invention, the goods conveying route comprises the chain conveying belt and the roller conveying belt, the chain conveying belt is in transmission connection with the roller conveying belt, the chain conveying belt is used for conveying heavy goods, and the roller conveying belt is used for conveying light goods, so that two types of goods can be conveyed through one conveying line; the application range of the conveying line is widened, and the economic cost and the time cost for conveying different kinds of goods are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of logistics and transportation equipment, and in particular to a conveying system and an automated sorting system having the same. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the domestic e-commerce industry, the application of automated sorting equipment is increasing. For example, logistics transfer yards usually use conveying equipment such as rail stackers and elevators. The conveying equipment drives and controls devices such as pallets or cargo platforms, so that pallets or cargo platforms can be accurately transported from one workstation to another. The running directions of the conveying equipment include horizontal conveying and vertical lifting and lowering conveying.

[0003] As a common conveying equipment, conveyor line is widely used in various industries. Its main function is to transport materials to the designated location, so as to realize the continuity of the production process. At present, the type of conveyor line and the type of goods are basically one-to-one correspondence. For example, the chain line is used to transport heavy goods (500KG or 1000KG), and the roller line is used to transport light goods (50KG or 100KG). If these two types of goods need to be transported at the same time in the same usage scenario, two different types of conveyor lines need to be used, which increases the economic cost and time cost of goods transportation. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, the present application provides a conveying system and an automated sorting system having the same, so as to solve the technical problem of the single conveying function of the conveying system in the prior art.

[0005] In the first aspect, the present application provides a conveying system, which includes: a frame, the frame is provided with a first track extending along the conveying direction, and a second track distributed on the side of the first track; a roller conveyor belt, the roller conveyor belt is laid on the first track and extends along the length direction of the first track; the chain conveyor belt is laid on the second track and extends along the length direction of the second track, and the chain conveyor belt is transmission-connected to the roller conveyor belt and conveys synchronously.

[0006] Beneficial effect: The conveying system proposed in the present application has a route for transporting goods including a chain conveyor belt and a roller conveyor belt, and the chain conveyor belt and the roller conveyor belt are transmission-connected. The chain conveyor belt is used to transport heavy goods, and the roller conveyor belt is used to transport light goods, thereby achieving the goal of being able to transport two types of goods through one conveyor line, thereby increasing the scope of application of the conveyor line and improving the economic cost and time cost of transporting different types of goods.

[0007] Furthermore, the synchronous operation of the chain conveyor belt and the roller conveyor belt can also achieve the purpose of synchronously conveying two types of goods, which facilitates the synchronous operation of the production line on the two types of goods, such as packing or splicing operations, and improves the production efficiency and convenience of the production line.

[0008] In an optional embodiment, two second tracks are arranged on both sides of the first track, and two conveying chains are arranged on the two second tracks. The heights of the two conveying surfaces of the two conveying chains are consistent and higher than the conveying surface of the roller conveyor belt.

[0009] Beneficial effect: The two conveying surfaces of the two conveyor chains can maintain the heavy goods on a horizontal plane, thereby reducing the tilting phenomenon of the heavy goods during transportation. By making the heights of the two conveying surfaces of the two conveyor chains higher than the conveying surface of the roller conveyor belt, the interference between the two conveyor chains and the roller conveyor belt when conveying heavy goods can be reduced.

[0010] In an optional embodiment, the roller conveyor belt includes a plurality of rollers spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the head end roller and the tail end roller of the plurality of rollers are both provided with connecting gears and are transmission-connected to the chain conveyor belt via the connecting gears.

[0011] Beneficial effect: The head end roller and the tail end roller among the multiple rollers are connected to the chain conveyor belt through connecting gears, so as to achieve the purpose of synchronous operation of the roller conveyor belt and the chain conveyor belt, and also reduce the complexity of the transmission mechanism between the roller conveyor belt and the chain conveyor belt.

[0012] In an optional embodiment, every two adjacent rollers among the multiple rollers are connected by a connecting chain, and the head end roller and the tail end roller drive the multiple rollers through the multiple connecting chains.

[0013] Beneficial effect: Multiple rollers run synchronously, so as to achieve the purpose of synchronous operation of the roller conveyor belt and the chain conveyor belt, and can also reduce the complexity of the transmission mechanism between the roller conveyor belt and the chain conveyor belt.

[0014] In an optional embodiment, two side panels are provided on both sides of the top of the frame, the interiors of the two side panels constitute two second tracks, and the area between the two side panels constitutes the first track.

[0015] Beneficial effect: The two baffles can protect the chain conveyor belt and reduce the phenomenon of light goods transported by the roller conveyor belt scratching the chain conveyor belt.

[0016] In an optional embodiment, the conveying system further includes a driving device, which is disposed on the frame and connected to the chain conveyor belt. The driving device drives the chain conveyor belt to operate and drives the roller conveyor belt to operate.

[0017] Beneficial effect: The chain conveyor belt connection and the roller conveyor belt run at the same speed and synchronously, so only one driving device is needed to achieve the purpose of synchronously driving the chain conveyor belt connection and the roller conveyor belt.

[0018] In an optional embodiment, the driving device includes a driving motor, and tensioning parts are provided at both ends and the bottom of the chain conveyor belt. The two tensioning parts at both ends of the chain conveyor belt are distributed and connected to the two ends of the roller conveyor belt, and the tensioning part at the bottom of the chain conveyor belt is connected to the driving motor.

[0019] Beneficial effect: By arranging tensioning parts at both ends and the bottom of the chain conveyor belt, the overall tensioning effect of the chain conveyor belt can be achieved, reducing the phenomenon of local relaxation and drive failure of the chain conveyor belt.

[0020] In an optional embodiment, the conveying system further includes a baffle mechanism disposed at the end point of the roller conveyor belt, the baffle mechanism includes a driving mechanism and a baffle connected to the driving mechanism, and the driving mechanism is used to drive the baffle to rise and fall.

[0021] Beneficial effect: In actual use, the roller conveyor belt has the task of transporting empty boxes. The weight of the empty boxes may be less than 5kg. When transporting on the roller conveyor belt, various uncontrollable factors such as inertia may cause the goods to exceed or fail to reach the designated position. Therefore, the embodiment of the present application adds a baffle mechanism to the roller conveyor belt to block the goods, so as to ensure that light goods can accurately reach the designated location.

[0022] In an optional embodiment, the conveying system further comprises a detection element disposed on the frame and connected to the driving mechanism, for detecting the goods on the roller conveyor belt, and the driving mechanism can drive the baffle to rise and fall according to the running position of the goods.

[0023] Beneficial effect: by detecting whether the goods are transported to the right place through the detection element, when the goods are transported to the right place, the baffle mechanism is activated, on the one hand, the purpose of blocking the goods can be achieved, on the other hand, the purpose of reducing the energy consumption of the baffle mechanism can be achieved.

[0024] In a second aspect, the present application provides an automated sorting system, which includes: a conveying system according to the first aspect of the present application; a stacker, the stacker is arranged on one side of the conveying system, and is used to sort the goods conveyed by the chain conveyor belt; and a robot is arranged on the other side of the conveying system, and is used to sort the goods conveyed by the roller conveyor belt. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present application or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.

[0026] Figure 1 This is an axonometric diagram of a conveying system according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the conveying system shown;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 1 a side view of the conveying system shown;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 1 a front view of the conveying system shown;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A schematic diagram of a partial structure of the conveying system shown;

[0031] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conveying system according to an embodiment of the present application that conveys heavy goods through a chain conveyor belt;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a conveying system according to an embodiment of the present application that conveys light goods through a roller conveyor belt;

[0033] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an automated sorting system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0034] Description of reference numerals:

[0035] 100. Conveying system;

[0036] 10. Frame; 11. Side panel; 12. Mounting plate;

[0037] 20. Chain conveyor belt; 21. Conveyor chain; 22. Connecting chain;

[0038] 30. Roller conveyor belt;

[0039] 40. Driving device;

[0040] 50. baffle mechanism; 51. driving mechanism; 52. baffle;

[0041] 210, heavy cargo; 220, light cargo;

[0042] 300, heavy cargo warehouse; 310, stacker track; 320, stacker;

[0043] 400. Light cargo hold; 410. Robot track; 420. Robot. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0045] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that the terms "inside", "upper", "outer", "lower", "bottom" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0046] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be fixed connection, detachable connection, or integrated connection; it can be mechanical connection or electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can also be the connection between two components, it can be wireless connection or wired connection. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present application, on the one hand, the present application provides a conveying system 100, the conveying system 100 includes a frame 10, a roller conveyor belt 30 and a chain conveyor belt 20, the frame 10 is provided with a first track extending along the conveying direction, and a second track distributed on the side of the first track; the roller conveyor belt 30 is laid on the first track and extends along the length direction of the first track; the chain conveyor belt 20 is laid on the second track and extends along the length direction of the second track, and the chain conveyor belt 20 is transmission-connected with the roller conveyor belt 30 and conveys synchronously.

[0048] In this embodiment, the conveying system 100 proposed in the embodiment of the present application, the route for transporting goods includes a chain conveyor belt 20 and a roller conveyor belt 30, and the chain conveyor belt 20 and the roller conveyor belt 30 are transmission connected, the chain conveyor belt 20 is used to transport heavy goods 210, and the roller conveyor belt 30 is used to transport light goods 220, thereby achieving the goal of being able to transport two types of goods through one conveyor line, increasing the application range of the conveyor line, and improving the economic cost and time cost of transporting different types of goods.

[0049] Furthermore, the chain conveyor belt 20 and the roller conveyor belt 30 are driven and run synchronously, so as to achieve the purpose of synchronously conveying two types of goods, thereby facilitating the synchronous operation of the production line on the two types of goods, such as packing or splicing operations, and improving the production efficiency and convenience of the production line.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, two second tracks are provided on both sides of the first track, and the two second tracks are provided with two conveying chains 21 . The heights of the two conveying surfaces of the two conveying chains 21 are consistent and higher than the conveying surface of the roller conveyor belt 30 .

[0051] In the above embodiment, the two conveying surfaces of the two conveying chains 21 can maintain the heavy goods 210 on a horizontal plane, thereby reducing the tilting phenomenon of the heavy goods 210 during transportation. By making the heights of the two conveying surfaces of the two conveying chains 21 higher than the conveying surface of the roller conveyor belt 30, the interference between the two conveying chains 21 and the roller conveyor belt 30 when conveying the heavy goods 210 can be reduced.

[0052] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the roller conveyor belt 30 includes a plurality of rollers spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the head end roller and the tail end roller of the plurality of rollers are both provided with connecting gears, and are transmission-connected to the chain conveyor belt 20 via the connecting gears.

[0053] In this embodiment, the head end roller and the tail end roller among the multiple rollers are connected to the chain conveyor belt 20 through connecting gears, so as to achieve the purpose of synchronous operation of the roller conveyor belt 30 and the chain conveyor belt 20, and also reduce the complexity of the transmission mechanism between the roller conveyor belt 30 and the chain conveyor belt 20.

[0054] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, every two adjacent rollers among the multiple rollers are connected by a connecting chain 22 , and the head end roller and the tail end roller drive the multiple rollers through the multiple connecting chains 22 .

[0055] In the above embodiment, a plurality of rollers operate synchronously, so as to achieve the purpose of synchronous operation of the roller conveyor belt 30 and the chain conveyor belt 20 , and also reduce the complexity of the transmission mechanism between the roller conveyor belt 30 and the chain conveyor belt 20 .

[0056] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, two side panels 11 are provided on both sides of the top of the frame 10 , the interiors of the two side panels 11 constitute two second rails, and the area between the two side panels 11 constitutes a first rail.

[0057] In the above embodiment, the two side plates 11 can protect the chain conveyor belt 20 and reduce the phenomenon that the light goods 220 conveyed by the roller conveyor belt 30 scrape the chain conveyor belt 20 .

[0058] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying system 100 further includes a driving device 40, which is disposed on the frame 10 and connected to the chain conveyor belt 20. The driving device 40 drives the chain conveyor belt 20 to operate and drives the roller conveyor belt 30 to operate.

[0059] In this embodiment, the chain conveyor belt 20 and the roller conveyor belt 30 have the same running speed and run synchronously. Therefore, only one driving device 40 is needed to achieve the purpose of synchronously driving the chain conveyor belt 20 and the roller conveyor belt 30.

[0060] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the driving device 40 includes a driving motor, and tensioning parts are provided at both ends and the bottom of the chain conveyor belt 20. The two tensioning parts at both ends of the chain conveyor belt 20 are distributed and connected to the two ends of the roller conveyor belt 30, and the tensioning part at the bottom of the chain conveyor belt 20 is connected to the driving motor.

[0061] In this embodiment, by providing tensioning parts at both ends and the bottom of the chain conveyor belt 20, the overall tensioning effect of the chain conveyor belt 20 can be achieved, thereby reducing the phenomenon of local relaxation and driving failure of the chain conveyor belt 20.

[0062] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in some embodiments, the conveying system 100 also includes a baffle mechanism 50 disposed at the end point of the roller conveyor belt 30. The baffle mechanism 50 includes a driving mechanism 51 and a baffle 52 connected to the driving mechanism 51. The driving mechanism 51 is used to drive the baffle 52 to rise and fall.

[0063] In this embodiment, the roller conveyor belt 30 has the task of transporting empty boxes during actual use. The weight of the empty boxes may be less than 5 kg. When transporting on the roller conveyor belt 30, various uncontrollable factors such as inertia may cause the boxes to exceed or fail to reach the designated position. Therefore, the embodiment of the present application adds a baffle mechanism 50 to the roller conveyor belt 30 to block the goods, so as to ensure that the light goods 220 can accurately reach the designated position.

[0064] In an optional embodiment, the conveying system 100 further includes a detection element disposed on the frame 10 and connected to the driving mechanism 51 for detecting the goods on the roller conveyor belt 30. The driving mechanism 51 can drive the baffle 52 to rise and fall according to the running position of the goods.

[0065] In this embodiment, the detection element is arranged on the mounting plate 12, and the detection element is used to detect whether the goods are transported to the place. When the goods are transported to the place, the baffle mechanism 50 is activated. On the one hand, the purpose of blocking the goods can be achieved, and on the other hand, the purpose of reducing the energy consumption of the baffle mechanism 50 can be achieved.

[0066] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the second aspect, the present application provides an automated sorting system, which includes: a conveying system 100 according to the first aspect of the present application; a stacker 320, which is arranged on one side of the conveying system 100 and is used to sort the goods conveyed by the chain conveyor belt 20; and a robot 420, which is arranged on the other side of the conveying system 100 and is used to sort the goods conveyed by the roller conveyor belt 30.

[0067] In this embodiment, when the conveying system 100 is used to convey heavy goods 210, the conveying system 100 delivers the heavy goods 210 to the picking position of the stacker 320, the stacker 320 slides along the stacker track 310 to the picking position, and then the stacker 320 picks up the goods and puts them into the heavy cargo warehouse 300.

[0068] When the conveying system 100 is used to convey light cargo 220 , the conveying system 100 delivers the light cargo 220 to the picking position of the robot 420 , the robot 420 slides along the robot track 410 to the picking position, and then the robot 420 picks up the cargo and places it in the light cargo warehouse 400 .

[0069] The automated sorting system proposed in the embodiment of the present application has all the technical effects of the conveying system 100 of the first aspect of the present application, which will not be described in detail here.

[0070] Although the embodiments of the present application are described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A conveying system, characterized in that: The delivery system (100) comprises: A frame (10), wherein the frame (10) is provided with a first track extending along a conveying direction, and a second track distributed on the side of the first track; A roller conveyor belt (30), the roller conveyor belt (30) being laid on the first track and extending along the length direction of the first track; A chain conveyor belt (20), wherein the chain conveyor belt (20) is laid on the second track and extends along the length direction of the second track, and the chain conveyor belt (20) is transmission-connected with the roller conveyor belt (30) and conveys synchronously.

2. The conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that Two second tracks are arranged on both sides of the first track, and the two second tracks are provided with two conveying chains (21), and the heights of the two conveying surfaces of the two conveying chains (21) are consistent and higher than the conveying surface of the roller conveyor belt (30).

3. The conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that The roller conveyor belt (30) comprises a plurality of rollers spaced apart along the conveying direction, wherein the head end roller and the tail end roller of the plurality of rollers are both provided with connecting gears and are transmission-connected to the chain conveyor belt (20) via the connecting gears.

4. The conveying system according to claim 3, characterized in that: Every two adjacent rollers among the plurality of rollers are connected via a connecting chain (22), and the head end roller and the tail end roller drive the plurality of rollers via the plurality of connecting chains (22).

5. The conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that Two side panels (11) are arranged on both sides of the top of the frame (10); the interiors of the two side panels (11) constitute two second rails; and the area between the two side panels (11) constitutes the first rail.

6. The conveying system according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The conveying system (100) further comprises a driving device (40), wherein the driving device (40) is arranged on the frame (10) and connected to the chain conveyor belt (20), and the driving device (40) drives the chain conveyor belt (20) to operate and drives the roller conveyor belt (30) to operate.

7. The conveying system according to claim 6, characterized in that The driving device (40) comprises a driving motor, and tensioning parts are provided at both ends and the bottom of the chain conveyor belt (20). The two tensioning parts at both ends of the chain conveyor belt (20) are distributed and connected to the two ends of the roller conveyor belt (30), and the tensioning part at the bottom of the chain conveyor belt (20) is connected to the driving motor.

8. The conveying system according to claim 1, characterized in that The conveying system (100) further comprises a baffle mechanism (50) arranged at the end point of the roller conveyor belt (30), the baffle mechanism (50) comprising a driving mechanism (51) and a baffle (52) connected to the driving mechanism (51), and the driving mechanism (51) is used to drive the baffle (52) to rise and fall.

9. The conveying system according to claim 8, characterized in that The conveying system (100) further comprises a detection element disposed on the frame (10) and connected to the driving mechanism (51), for detecting goods on the roller conveyor belt (30); the driving mechanism (51) is capable of driving the baffle (52) to rise and fall according to the running position of the goods.

10. An automated sorting system, characterized in that: The automated sorting system comprises: The conveying system (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9; a stacker (320), the stacker (320) being arranged on one side of the conveying system (100) and being used for sorting the goods conveyed by the chain conveyor belt (20); A robot (420), the robot (420) being arranged on the other side of the conveying system (100) and being used for sorting the goods conveyed by the roller conveyor belt (30).

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