A logistics rapid sorting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of logistics rapid sorting device, including conveying mechanism, confluence mechanism, shunt mechanism, sorting mechanism and identification mechanism, conveying mechanism is equipped with belt conveyor line;Confluence mechanism is equipped with confluence channel, and confluence channel is used to merge the package on belt conveyor line in single forward conveying;Shunt mechanism is equipped with multiple shunt channels, and multiple shunt channels are located downstream side of confluence mechanism;Sorting mechanism is equipped with sorting channel, sorting drive assembly, and sorting channel is located between multiple shunt channels and confluence channel;Identification mechanism is used to identify the package entering sorting channel, and is swung to the import of different shunt channel by sorting drive assembly and drives sorting channel to butt joint.This utility model realizes the confluence, sorting and shunt of package on belt conveyor line, improves the efficiency of package sorting, reduces the manufacturing cost of device, reduces the floor area of device, improves the utilization of space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting technology, and in particular to a logistics rapid sorting device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of e-commerce, the logistics industry is becoming increasingly sophisticated, and the number of logistics parcels is growing exponentially. For logistics companies, parcel sorting presents a massive workload. As technology advances, electronic scanning and automated sorting are becoming the norm. While existing logistics sorting equipment can automatically identify and sort parcels, reducing the workload of courier sorting personnel to some extent, it still has the following shortcomings: Current logistics sorting equipment relies on sorting robots to grab parcels and direct them to different areas, resulting in low efficiency, high cost, and inability to handle parcels that cannot be grabbed. Furthermore, to achieve a wider range of sorting categories, existing logistics sorting equipment often uses multiple sorters, leading to a large footprint and low space utilization. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a rapid sorting device for logistics, so as to solve one or more technical problems existing in the prior art, and at least provide a beneficial option or create conditions.

[0004] The technical solution adopted to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is as follows:

[0005] This utility model provides a rapid sorting device for logistics, comprising:

[0006] The conveying mechanism is equipped with a belt conveyor line for carrying and transporting packages;

[0007] The merging mechanism is provided with a merging channel on the top side of the belt conveyor. The merging channel extends along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor and gradually narrows. The merging channel is used to merge the packages on the belt conveyor into a single package and convey it forward.

[0008] The diversion mechanism is provided with multiple diversion channels arranged side by side on the top side of the belt conveyor line. The multiple diversion channels are located on the downstream side of the merging mechanism and extend along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor line.

[0009] The sorting mechanism includes a sorting channel located on the top side of the belt conveyor and a sorting drive assembly connected to the sorting channel. The sorting channel is located between multiple branch channels and the merging channel. The sorting channel has a sorting feed end that connects to the outlet of the merging channel and a sorting discharge end that is away from the sorting feed end. The sorting drive assembly is used to drive the sorting channel to swing relative to the outlet of the merging channel.

[0010] An identification mechanism is used to identify packages entering the sorting channel and drive the sorting channel to swing and dock with the inlet of different diversion channels via the sorting drive assembly.

[0011] The beneficial effects of this utility model's rapid logistics sorting device are:

[0012] In operation, packages are transported via a belt conveyor. When a package reaches the merging mechanism, the dispersed packages are combined into a single arrangement and conveyed forward into the sorting channel via the merging channel. Simultaneously, an identification mechanism identifies the packages entering the sorting channel. The sorting drive component drives the sorting channel to swing and connect with the inlets of different diversion channels, thus conveying the packages to the designated diversion channels. The packages then continue to be conveyed forward along the diversion channels, achieving automatic sorting. This invention realizes the merging, sorting, and diversion of packages on a belt conveyor. The belt conveyor provides the power for forward transport of the packages, while the sorting mechanism performs the sorting, improving the efficiency of package sorting, reducing the manufacturing cost of the device, reducing the footprint of the device, and improving the utilization rate of space.

[0013] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the merging mechanism includes two merging side plates, which are arranged side by side and bent. The gap between the two merging side plates gradually decreases along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor line, and the merging channel is formed between the two merging side plates.

[0014] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the sorting mechanism includes two sorting side plates arranged side by side, the sorting channel is formed between the two sorting side plates, and one end of each of the two sorting side plates is softly connected to the two merging side plates.

[0015] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the sorting drive assembly includes a swing drive unit and a swing rod. A connecting plate is connected to one end of the two sorting side plates away from the two confluence side plates. One end of the swing rod is movably connected to the top side of the connecting plate, and the other end is connected to the swing drive unit. The swing drive unit is used to drive the swing rod to swing around the vertical axis.

[0016] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the diversion mechanism includes multiple diversion side plates arranged at intervals and side by side, and the diversion channel is formed between two adjacent diversion side plates.

[0017] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the distance between two adjacent diversion side plates, the distance between two merging side plates, and the distance between two sorting side plates can be adjusted.

[0018] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the logistics rapid sorting device also includes a material unloading mechanism, which includes multiple material unloading channels arranged side by side, and the inlets of the multiple material unloading channels are respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple diversion channels.

[0019] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the logistics rapid sorting device also includes multiple receiving containers, and the multiple receiving containers are configured one-to-one with the outlets of the multiple material discharge channels.

[0020] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the belt conveyor line includes a conveyor belt, a drive roller, a driven roller, and a drive motor. The conveyor belt is connected between the drive roller and the driven roller, the drive motor is connected to the drive roller, and the distance between the driven roller and the drive roller is adjustable.

[0021] As a further improvement to the above technical solution, the identification mechanism includes a visual camera located on the top side of the outlet of the merging channel, the visual camera being used to photograph and identify packages passing through the outlet of the merging channel.

[0022] Other features and advantages of this invention will be set forth in the description which follows, and will be apparent in part from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0023] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments;

[0024] Figure 1 This utility model provides a rapid sorting device for logistics, and a schematic diagram of one embodiment thereof. Figure 1 ;

[0025] Figure 2 This utility model provides a rapid sorting device for logistics, and a schematic diagram of one embodiment thereof. Figure 2 ;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a top view of an embodiment of the rapid sorting device for logistics provided by this utility model;

[0027] Icon labels:

[0028] Conveying mechanism 100; belt conveyor line 110; frame 120; conveyor belt 111; drive roller 112; moving roller 113; drive motor 114;

[0029] merging mechanism 200; merging channel 210; merging side plate 211;

[0030] Sorting mechanism 300; sorting channel 310; sorting feed end 311; sorting discharge end 312; sorting drive assembly 320; swing drive unit 321; swing rod 322; sorting side plate 330; connecting plate 331;

[0031] Diverting mechanism 400; Diverting channel 410; Diverting side plate 411;

[0032] Identification device 500; visual camera 510;

[0033] Material feeding mechanism 600; Material feeding channel 610;

[0034] 700 receiving container;

[0035] Package 800. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0037] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, "multiple" refers to two or more. The use of "first" and "second" is for distinguishing technical features only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of technical features or their sequential relationship.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0040] The technical solution of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the embodiments described below are some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments.

[0041] Based on the problems of low efficiency, high cost, low applicability, large footprint and low space utilization of existing logistics sorting equipment, this utility model proposes a rapid logistics sorting device to achieve rapid sorting and transportation of 800 packages.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the logistics rapid sorting device of this utility model includes: a conveying mechanism 100, a merging mechanism 200, a sorting mechanism 300, a diverting mechanism 400, and an identification mechanism 500.

[0043] like Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the conveying mechanism 100 is provided with a belt conveyor 110, which is used to carry and transport the package 800. In this embodiment, the belt conveyor 110 extends in the front-to-back direction, and the conveying direction of the belt conveyor 110 is from back to front.

[0044] To accommodate the transport of packages 800 of different sizes, the belt conveyor 110 in this embodiment adopts a belt conveyor. Specifically, the conveying mechanism 100 in this embodiment includes a frame 120, and the belt conveyor 110 includes a conveyor belt 111, a drive roller 112, a driven roller 113, and a drive motor 114. The drive roller 112 and the driven roller 113 are arranged at intervals along the front-back direction on the frame 120. The conveyor belt 111 is connected between the drive roller 112 and the driven roller 113. The drive motor 114 is connected to the drive roller 112 for transmission. The drive motor 114 drives the drive roller 112 to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 111 to move.

[0045] To improve load-bearing capacity, this embodiment provides multiple support rollers between the driving roller 112 and the driven roller 113. These support rollers support the conveyor belt 111 to improve the stability of the conveying of the package 800.

[0046] In actual use, the conveyor belt 111 may stretch and loosen over time. In this embodiment, the distance between the driven roller 113 and the driving roller 112 is adjustable to adjust the tension of the conveyor belt 111.

[0047] like Figure 1 As shown, in this embodiment, the merging mechanism 200, the sorting mechanism 300 and the diverting mechanism 400 are sequentially arranged on the upper side of the conveyor belt 111 along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor line 110.

[0048] The merging mechanism 200 of this utility model is provided with a merging channel 210 on the top side of the belt conveyor 110, such as... Figure 1As shown, the merging channel 210 extends along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor 110 and is gradually narrowed. The merging channel 210 is used to merge the packages 800 on the belt conveyor 110 into a single forward conveyor. It can be understood that when the packages 800 are conveyed forward along the merging channel 210, the packages 800 merge from a dispersed state to a single side-by-side conveyor state.

[0049] Specifically, the merging mechanism 200 of this embodiment includes two merging side plates 211, which are arranged side by side. The merging side plates 211 are bent in the front-back direction, and the gap between the two merging side plates 211 is gradually reduced along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor line 110. The merging channel 210 is formed between the two merging side plates 211, and the package 800 is guided by the two merging side plates 211.

[0050] The diversion mechanism 400 is provided with multiple diversion channels 410 arranged side by side on the top side of the belt conveyor 110 in the left-right direction. The multiple diversion channels 410 are located on the downstream side of the sorting mechanism 300 and extend along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor 110.

[0051] Specifically, the diversion mechanism 400 of this embodiment includes a plurality of diversion side plates 411 arranged side by side at intervals in the left-right direction. The diversion channel 410 is formed between two adjacent diversion side plates 411. The package 800 is still conveyed forward in the diversion channel 410 by the power of the belt conveyor 110. The diversion side plates 411 only serve to separate and guide the package 800.

[0052] In this embodiment, the sorting mechanism 300 is located between the diversion mechanism 400 and the merging mechanism 200. The sorting mechanism 300 is provided with a sorting channel 310 located on the top side of the belt conveyor 110 and a sorting drive assembly 320 that is drively connected to the sorting channel 310. The sorting channel 310 is located between the inlet of the multiple diversion channels 410 and the outlet of the merging channel 210. The sorting channel 310 is provided with a sorting feed end 311 that docks with the outlet of the merging channel 210 and a sorting discharge end 312 that docks with the diversion channel 410. The sorting drive assembly 320 is used to drive the sorting channel 310 to swing relative to the outlet of the merging channel 210. It can be understood that during the swinging process, the sorting feed end 311 remains docked with the outlet of the merging channel 210, while the sorting discharge end 312 can selectively dock with the inlet of the multiple diversion channels 410.

[0053] Specifically, the sorting mechanism 300 of this embodiment includes two sorting side plates 330 arranged side by side, and a sorting channel 310 is formed between the two sorting side plates 330. One end of each of the two sorting side plates 330 is flexibly connected to the two confluence side plates 211, so that the sorting feed end 311 is connected to the outlet of the confluence channel 210 and does not interfere with the swing of the two sorting side plates 330.

[0054] The identification mechanism 500 is used to identify the package 800 entering the sorting channel 310, and drives the sorting channel 310 to swing to dock with the inlet of different diversion channels 410 through the sorting drive component 320.

[0055] Specifically, the identification mechanism 500 in this embodiment includes a visual camera 510 located at the outlet of the merging channel 210. The visual camera 510 is used to capture and identify the package 800 passing through the outlet of the merging channel 210 and transmit the identified information to the sorting drive assembly 320.

[0056] The information that can be identified may include the QR code, color, size, etc. of the package.

[0057] In use, packages 800 are conveyed via belt conveyor 110. When packages 800 reach the merging mechanism 200, the merging channel 210 combines the dispersed packages 800 into a single arrangement and conveys them forward into the sorting channel 310. Simultaneously, the identification mechanism 500 identifies the packages 800 entering the sorting channel 310, and the sorting drive assembly 320 drives the sorting channel 310 to swing and connect with the inlets of different diversion channels 410, thereby conveying the packages 800 to the designated locations. In the diversion channel 410, the package 800 continues to be conveyed forward along the diversion channel 410 to achieve automatic sorting. This utility model realizes the merging, sorting and diversion of packages 800 on the belt conveyor line 110. The belt conveyor line 110 provides the power for forward conveying of packages 800, and the sorting mechanism 300 is used to sort packages 800, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of packages 800, reducing the manufacturing cost of the device, reducing the footprint of the device, and improving the utilization rate of space.

[0058] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the sorting drive assembly 320 of this embodiment includes a swing drive unit 321 and a swing rod 322. The two sorting side plates 330 are connected to a connecting plate 331 at one end away from the two confluence side plates 211. In some embodiments, the connecting plate 331 is hinged to the two confluence side plates 211 respectively to improve the smoothness of the swing.

[0059] One end of the swing rod 322 is movably connected to the connecting plate 331, and the other end is connected to the swing drive unit 321. The swing drive unit 321 is used to drive the swing rod 322 to swing around the vertical axis. In this embodiment, the swing drive unit 321 is set at the outlet of the confluence channel 210. The swing rod 322 is driven to swing by the swing drive unit 321, so as to drive the two sorting side plates 330 to swing, so that the sorting channel 310 swings to dock with the inlet of the different diversion channels 410.

[0060] Among them, the swing drive unit 321 is a motor.

[0061] The sorting channel 310 and the diversion channel 410 are not fully connected at their inlets; they are only connected so that the package 800 can be transported from the sorting channel 310 to the diversion channel 410. Thus, the connection between the inlets of the sorting channel 310 and the diversion channel 410 can be separated.

[0062] In some embodiments, in order to better connect the sorting channel 310 with the inlet of the diversion channel 410, and since the length of the sorting channel 310 is fixed, the inlets of the multiple diversion channels 410 are arranged in an arc shape, that is, the inlets of the multiple diversion channels 410 are located on the swing trajectory of the sorting discharge end 312 of the sorting channel 310.

[0063] In some embodiments, in order to accommodate packages 800 of different sizes, the distance between two adjacent diversion side plates 411, the distance between two merging side plates 211, and the distance between two sorting side plates 330 can be adjusted respectively.

[0064] Furthermore, such as Figure 1 As shown, the logistics rapid sorting device in this embodiment also includes a material unloading mechanism 600 and multiple receiving containers 700. The material unloading mechanism 600 includes multiple material unloading channels 610 arranged side by side. The inlets of the multiple material unloading channels 610 are respectively connected to the outlets of multiple diversion channels 410. The multiple receiving containers 700 correspond one-to-one with the outlets of the multiple material unloading channels 610. The sorted packages 800 are diverted to different material unloading channels 610 through the multiple diversion channels 410, and then enter different receiving containers 700.

[0065] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0066] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A rapid sorting device for logistics, characterized in that, include: The conveying mechanism is equipped with a belt conveyor line for carrying and transporting packages; The merging mechanism is provided with a merging channel on the top side of the belt conveyor. The merging channel extends along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor and gradually narrows. The merging channel is used to merge the packages on the belt conveyor into a single package and convey it forward. The diversion mechanism is provided with multiple diversion channels arranged side by side on the top side of the belt conveyor line. The multiple diversion channels are located on the downstream side of the merging mechanism and extend along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor line. The sorting mechanism includes a sorting channel located on the top side of the belt conveyor and a sorting drive assembly connected to the sorting channel. The sorting channel is located between multiple branch channels and the merging channel. The sorting channel has a sorting feed end that connects to the outlet of the merging channel and a sorting discharge end that is away from the sorting feed end. The sorting drive assembly is used to drive the sorting channel to swing relative to the outlet of the merging channel. An identification mechanism is used to identify packages entering the sorting channel and drive the sorting channel to swing and dock with the inlet of different diversion channels via the sorting drive assembly.

2. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The merging mechanism includes two merging side plates, which are arranged side by side and bent. The gap between the two merging side plates gradually decreases along the conveying direction of the belt conveyor. The merging channel is formed between the two merging side plates.

3. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism includes two sorting side plates arranged side by side, and the sorting channel is formed between the two sorting side plates. One end of each of the two sorting side plates is softly connected to the two confluence side plates.

4. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sorting drive assembly includes a swing drive unit and a swing rod. A connecting plate is connected to one end of the two sorting side plates away from the two confluence side plates. One end of the swing rod is movably connected to the top side of the connecting plate, and the other end is drivenly connected to the swing drive unit. The swing drive unit is used to drive the swing rod to swing around the vertical axis.

5. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 4, characterized in that: The diversion mechanism includes multiple diversion side plates arranged at intervals, and the diversion channel is formed between two adjacent diversion side plates.

6. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 5, characterized in that: The distance between two adjacent diversion side plates, the distance between two merging side plates, and the distance between two sorting side plates can be adjusted.

7. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rapid sorting device for logistics also includes a material unloading mechanism, which includes multiple material unloading channels arranged side by side, with the inlets of the multiple material unloading channels respectively connected to the outlets of the multiple diversion channels.

8. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 7, characterized in that: The logistics rapid sorting device also includes multiple receiving containers, and each of the multiple receiving containers is set up in a one-to-one correspondence with the outlet of the multiple material discharge channels.

9. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The belt conveyor line includes a conveyor belt, a drive roller, a driven roller, and a drive motor. The conveyor belt is connected between the drive roller and the driven roller. The drive motor is connected to the drive roller. The distance between the driven roller and the drive roller is adjustable.

10. The rapid sorting device for logistics according to claim 1, characterized in that: The identification mechanism includes a visual camera located at the outlet of the merging channel, which is used to photograph and identify packages passing through the outlet of the merging channel.

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