An automatic dispensing robot and system thereof

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic goods distribution mechanical hand and system, including support, the support is set up on the conveying line, the support top is equipped with drive unit, and support top is equipped with pneumatic unit, drive unit is connected with the mechanical hand in common through a plurality of connecting rods, the mechanical hand lower extreme is equipped with a plurality of sucking disc, the mechanical hand top is equipped with a plurality of air pipe, and air pipe is connected with sucking disc, every air pipe is connected with pneumatic unit, the utility model discloses through sorting module, control module and a plurality of modules of other modules mutual cooperation, according to order information through the mechanical hand will corresponding product sorting, mechanical hand snatch product cooperation, print electronic face single and put into order frame, finally send out, the whole process is through mechanical equipment and software control, reduce the human consumption of sorting and sending, improve sorting and send out efficiency and sorting and send out speed, and reduce the wrong goods quantity of sending, and then reduce the loss caused by complaint and wrong goods, send.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of robotic arm technology, and in particular to an automatic picking robotic arm and its system. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern business environment, an efficient order fulfillment system is crucial for improving customer satisfaction and reducing operating costs. However, many traditional order fulfillment systems still rely on manual operation. Current systems typically require manual printing of orders and personnel to pick and pack goods according to the shipping labels. This method is prone to errors, such as sending the wrong goods, missing some items, or multiple packings. Due to its reliance on manual operation, order fulfillment efficiency is low, and personnel need to spend a lot of time on printing orders, picking, and checking, which can easily lead to omissions and errors, thereby affecting customer experience and business operational efficiency.

[0003] To address this issue, an automated picking robot and its system are proposed to solve the problems existing in the current technology. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to address the aforementioned problems by providing an automated order fulfillment robot and its system. This utility model utilizes multiple modules, including a sorting module and a control module, working together to sort products according to order information. The robot grips the products, prints electronic shipping labels, places them in the order box, and finally ships the goods. The entire process is controlled by mechanical equipment and software, reducing manpower consumption in sorting and shipping, improving sorting and outbound efficiency and speed, and reducing the number of incorrect shipments, thereby reducing customer complaints and losses caused by incorrect shipments. To achieve the above-mentioned utility model objectives, the technical solution adopted is as follows:

[0005] According to one aspect of the present invention, an automatic picking robot and its system are provided, including a bracket, the bracket being mounted on a conveyor line, a drive unit being provided at the top of the bracket, and a pneumatic unit being provided at the top of the bracket, the drive unit being connected to the robot via multiple connecting rods, multiple suction cups being provided at the lower end of the robot, and multiple air pipes being provided at the top of the robot, the air pipes being connected to the suction cups, and each air pipe being connected to the pneumatic unit.

[0006] Preferably, the multiple suction cups on the robotic arm are modularly designed. The robotic arm has multiple through slots, each through slot has a placement slot, each placement slot has a snap-fit ​​plate, and each snap-fit ​​plate has multiple air pipes. The through slot has a connecting plate, the connecting plate has multiple connecting pipes, and each connecting pipe has a suction cup at its lower end.

[0007] Preferably, the connecting plate is provided with a permanent magnet block one, the snap-fit ​​plate is provided with a permanent magnet block two, and the permanent magnet block one and the permanent magnet block two cooperate with each other. Each connecting tube extends to the upper end of the connecting plate, and each connecting tube is connected to the corresponding air tube through a snap-fit ​​assembly.

[0008] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap ring and a snap groove. Each of the trachea has a snap ring at its lower end, each of the connecting tubes has a snap groove at its upper inner end, and each of the connecting tubes has a guide groove at its top.

[0009] Preferably, each of the retaining rings and retaining slots is an interference fit.

[0010] Preferably, the end of each connecting tube near the suction cup is a corrugated tube.

[0011] An automated order picking robot system includes an order acquisition, scheduling, and sorting module; a sorting control module; an order printing and shipping control module; an alarm module; a sorting control display module; and an exception handling control module.

[0012] The order acquisition, scheduling, and sorting module is used to retrieve the order system's shipping order in real time; calculate the on-site sorting situation; calculate the optimal order scheduling and sorting queue; and ensure that all robotic arms can work at full capacity.

[0013] The sorting control module binds orders to sorting frames (using visual recognition of the sorting frame's QR code), controls the sorting frame to block / release products to designated product positions, and controls the robotic arm to pick up products; it uses visual recognition technology to identify product QR codes and bind orders to products.

[0014] The order printing and delivery control module, after the goods are picked up, goes to the order printing device. The visual recognition box for the order information controls the printer to print the list. The order slip falls into the box, the infrared sensor detects the fall, and the visual object detection system checks whether the order box has been printed. Then, it connects with the order system to ship the goods out of the warehouse.

[0015] The alarm module provides alarms for product shortages, product drops during handling, hardware malfunctions, etc., and controls the hardware device to play sounds and light up as alarm methods.

[0016] The sorting control and display module allows users to control the start / stop of sorting, set rules for sorting orders, display the status of sorting orders, and display abnormal situations.

[0017] The exception handling control module removes orders that have not been sorted and picked up, and removes orders that have been canceled or intercepted by customers during the sorting process.

[0018] In summary, due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] The automatic order fulfillment robot and its system described in this utility model involve the coordinated operation of multiple modules, including a sorting module and a control module. Based on order information, the robot sorts corresponding products, grips the products, prints electronic shipping labels, places them in the order box, and finally ships the goods. The entire process is controlled by mechanical equipment and software, reducing manpower consumption in sorting and shipping, improving sorting and outbound efficiency and speed, and reducing the number of incorrect shipments, thereby minimizing customer complaints and losses caused by incorrect shipments. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the robotic arm of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an exploded front view of the structure of the robotic arm of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 4 This is an exploded bottom view of the structure of the robotic arm of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the connecting pipe and the slot of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a flowchart illustrating the various modules of the system of this utility model.

[0026] In the attached diagram: 1. Bracket; 2. Drive unit; 3. Connecting rod; 4. Robotic arm; 5. Suction cup; 6. Air pipe; 7. Through groove; 8. Placement groove; 9. Snap-fit ​​plate; 10. Connecting plate; 11. Connecting pipe; 12. Permanent magnet block one; 13. Permanent magnet block two; 14. Snap ring; 15. Snap groove; 16. Guide slant groove; 17. Corrugated pipe. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this utility model clearer, the following detailed description is provided with reference to the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments. However, it should be noted that many details listed in the specification are merely to provide the reader with a thorough understanding of one or more aspects of the utility model, and these aspects can be achieved even without these specific details.

[0028] Please see Figures 1 to 6 This utility model provides an automatic picking robot and its system, the technical solution of which is as follows:

[0029] The device includes a support 1, which is mounted on a conveyor line. The top of the support 1 is equipped with a drive unit 2 and a pneumatic unit. The drive unit 2 is connected to a robotic arm 4 via multiple connecting rods 3. The lower end of the robotic arm 4 is equipped with multiple suction cups 5, and the top of the robotic arm 4 is equipped with multiple air pipes 6, which are connected to the suction cups 5. Each air pipe 6 is connected to the pneumatic unit.

[0030] There are multiple supports 1 on the conveyor line, which are also multiple robotic arms 4. An automatic order box feeder is set at the front end of the conveyor line. The automatic order box feeder will automatically send the order boxes to the conveyor line. When an order box moves to the sorting module through the conveyor line, multiple drive units 2 on the support 1 will be activated. The robotic arms 4 will put the products into the order boxes in sequence to achieve the purpose of automatically sorting products according to product orders, reducing the manpower consumption of sorting and shipping, improving sorting and outbound efficiency, and increasing sorting and outbound speed.

[0031] The multiple suction cups 5 on the robotic arm 4 are modularly designed. The robotic arm 4 is provided with multiple through slots 7, each through slot 7 is provided with a placement slot 8, each placement slot 8 is provided with a snap-fit ​​plate 9, and each snap-fit ​​plate 9 is provided with multiple air pipes 6. The through slot 7 is provided with a connecting plate 10, and the connecting plate 10 is provided with multiple connecting pipes 11, each connecting pipe 11 is provided with a suction cup 5 at its lower end.

[0032] The suction cup 5 and its corresponding air tube 6 are modularly designed. This modular design means that different types and sizes of suction cup 5 and air tube 6 modules can be selected as needed. Different items may have different sizes, shapes, and weights. Through the modular design, suction cup 5 and air tube 6 can be easily replaced to adapt to the sorting needs of different items without changing the overall system. Selecting the appropriate size and shape of suction cup 5 ensures that items are firmly gripped and moved, thereby reducing the occurrence of incorrect gripping or dropping, and improving the accuracy and efficiency of sorting. When suction cup 5 or air tube 6 malfunctions or needs to be replaced, only the damaged module needs to be replaced, rather than replacing or repairing the entire suction cup 5 system. This reduces maintenance costs and downtime, and improves the reliability and maintainability of the system.

[0033] The connecting plate 10 is provided with a permanent magnet block 12, and the snap-fit ​​plate 9 is provided with a permanent magnet block 13. The permanent magnet block 12 and the permanent magnet block 13 cooperate with each other. Each connecting tube 11 extends to the upper end of the connecting plate 10, and each connecting tube 11 is connected to the corresponding air tube 6 through a snap-fit ​​assembly. By cooperating with the permanent magnet block 12 and the permanent magnet block 13, the connecting plate 10 and the snap-fit ​​plate 9 can be quickly attached. Then, the workers connect multiple connecting tubes 11 to the corresponding air tubes 6 through the snap-fit ​​assembly to start the next round of sorting operations, thereby improving efficiency.

[0034] The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap ring 14 and a snap groove 15. Each air tube 6 has a snap ring 14 at its lower end, and each connecting tube 11 has a snap groove 15 at its upper internal end. Each connecting tube 11 has a guide groove 16 at its top. After the connecting plate 10 and the snap-fit ​​plate 9 are attached, the workers push the air tubes 6 upward in sequence. Through the guiding action of the guide groove 16, the connecting tube 11 fits onto the air tube 6, so that the snap ring 14 engages with the corresponding snap groove 15, completing the installation of the connecting tube 11 and the air tube 6. Then, the suction cup 5 can perform adsorption and sorting of the products.

[0035] Each of the aforementioned retaining rings 14 and retaining grooves 15 is an interference fit; the interference fit between the retaining rings 14 and retaining grooves 15 ensures sealing performance. Through the interference design of the retaining rings 14, it can be ensured that the air pipe 6 can maintain good sealing performance under pressure, preventing gas or liquid leakage, thereby improving the reliability and efficiency of the system; the interference fit can provide a stable connection and is not easy to loosen during operation. A stable connection helps to maintain the normal operation of the system and avoid performance problems caused by loosening or vibration.

[0036] Each of the connecting tubes 11 has a corrugated tube 17 at the end near the suction cup 5; the corrugated tube 6 has a certain degree of flexibility and bending ability, which allows the suction cup 5 to better adapt to products with irregular shapes. The design of the corrugated tube 17 can increase the contact area between the overall suction cup 5 and the product surface. In this way, even if the product surface is uneven or irregular, the suction cup 5 can more firmly adsorb the product, thereby improving the stability and efficiency of sorting.

[0037] An automated order picking robot system includes an order acquisition, scheduling, and sorting module; a sorting control module; an order printing and shipping control module; an alarm module; a sorting control and display module; and an exception handling control module.

[0038] The order acquisition, scheduling, and sorting module is used to retrieve the order system's shipping order in real time; calculate the on-site sorting situation; calculate the optimal order scheduling and sorting queue; and ensure that all robotic arms 4 can work at full capacity.

[0039] The sorting control module binds orders to sorting frames (using visual recognition of the sorting frame's QR code), controls the sorting frame to block / release products to the designated product position, and controls the robotic arm 4 to pick up products; it uses visual recognition technology to identify product QR codes and bind orders to products.

[0040] The order printing and delivery control module, after the goods are picked up, goes to the order printing device. The visual recognition box for the order information controls the printer to print the list. The order slip falls into the box, the infrared sensor detects the fall, and the visual object detection system checks whether the order box has been printed. Then, it connects with the order system to ship the goods out of the warehouse.

[0041] The alarm module provides alarms for product shortages, product drops during handling, hardware malfunctions, etc., and controls the hardware device to play sounds and light up as alarm methods.

[0042] The sorting control and display module allows users to control the start / stop of sorting, set rules for sorting orders, display the status of sorting orders, and display abnormal situations.

[0043] The exception handling control module removes orders that have not been sorted and picked up, and removes orders that have been canceled or intercepted by customers during the sorting process.

[0044] The entire equipment includes hardware such as an automatic crating machine, 4 robotic arms, a replenishment conveyor belt, a sorting control conveyor belt, a printer, sensors, Hikvision industrial cameras, order sorting plastic crates, blocking cylinders, and desktop server computers, as well as software such as PLC hardware and software communication protocols, computer vision QR code recognition, computer vision object detection, HTTP / WebSocket software communication protocols, and MySQL data storage.

[0045] Sorting process:

[0046] 1. Obtain order system shipping orders, schedule and sort orders;

[0047] 2. Automatic frame generation;

[0048] 3. Orders and frames are bound together;

[0049] 4. Control the frame movement, the robotic arm grabs and picks up products, and the visual recognition system identifies the product's QR code and binds it to the delivery note;

[0050] 5. Control the printer to print the electronic waybill, which will then drop into the order box;

[0051] 6. The product is shipped out of the warehouse according to the delivery note.

[0052] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of the present utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An automated order fulfillment robot, characterized in that, include: A support (1) is mounted on a conveyor line. A drive unit (2) is provided on the top of the support (1), and a pneumatic unit is provided on the top of the support (1). The drive unit (2) is connected to a robot (4) through multiple connecting rods (3). Multiple suction cups (5) are provided at the lower end of the robot (4). Multiple air pipes (6) are provided on the top of the robot (4), and the air pipes (6) are connected to the suction cups (5). Each air pipe (6) is connected to the pneumatic unit.

2. The automated picking robot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple suction cups (5) on the robotic arm (4) are modularly designed. The robotic arm (4) is provided with multiple through slots (7), each through slot (7) is provided with a placement slot (8), each placement slot (8) is provided with a snap-fit ​​plate (9), and each snap-fit ​​plate (9) is provided with multiple air pipes (6). The through slot (7) is provided with a connecting plate (10), the connecting plate (10) is provided with multiple connecting pipes (11), and each connecting pipe (11) is provided with a suction cup (5) at its lower end.

3. The automated picking robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting plate (10) is provided with a permanent magnet block one (12), and the snap-fit ​​plate (9) is provided with a permanent magnet block two (13). The permanent magnet block one (12) and the permanent magnet block two (13) cooperate with each other. Each connecting tube (11) extends to the upper end of the connecting plate (10), and each connecting tube (11) is connected to the corresponding air tube (6) through the snap-fit ​​assembly.

4. The automated picking robot according to claim 3, characterized in that: The snap-fit ​​assembly includes a snap ring (14) and a snap groove (15). Each of the air tubes (6) is provided with a snap ring (14) at its lower end. Each of the connecting tubes (11) is provided with a snap groove (15) at its upper internal end. Each of the connecting tubes (11) is provided with a guide groove (16) at its top.

5. An automated picking robot according to claim 4, characterized in that: Each of the aforementioned retaining rings (14) and retaining slots (15) is an interference fit.

6. An automated picking robot according to claim 2, characterized in that: Each of the connecting tubes (11) has a corrugated tube (17) at the end near the suction cup (5).

7. An automated order fulfillment robot system according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, include: The module includes: order acquisition, scheduling and sorting module, sorting control module, order processing and shipping control module, alarm module, sorting control display module, and exception handling control module. The order acquisition, scheduling, and sorting module is used to retrieve the order system's shipping order in real time; calculate the on-site sorting situation; calculate the optimal order scheduling and sorting queue; and ensure that all robotic arms can work at full capacity. The sorting control module binds orders to sorting boxes, controls the sorting boxes to block / release products to designated product positions, and controls the robotic arm to pick up products; it also uses visual recognition technology to identify product QR codes and bind orders to products. The order printing and delivery control module, after the goods are picked up, goes to the order printing device. The visual recognition box for the order information controls the printer to print the list. The order slip falls into the box, the infrared sensor detects the fall, and the visual object detection system checks whether the order box has been printed. Then, it connects with the order system to ship the goods out of the warehouse. The alarm module includes alarms for product shortage, product drop during grabbing, hardware malfunction, sound playback, and light illumination. The sorting control and display module allows users to control the start / stop of sorting, set rules for sorting orders, display the status of sorting orders, and display abnormal situations. The exception handling control module removes orders that have not been sorted and picked up, and removes orders that have been canceled or intercepted by customers during the sorting process.

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