Reciprocating parcel sorting device

Abstract

The present invention provides a reciprocating package sorting device, comprising a sorting module, a conveying module and a control module. The sorting module is used for identifying and classifying packages. The control module is used for receiving information from the sorting module and controlling the conveying module to send the packages to a designated grid according to the information. The conveying module comprises a sorting conveying frame and two groups of sorting trolleys slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame. The two groups of sorting trolleys are respectively located on both sides of a conveying entrance and can move left and right on the top of the sorting conveying frame to realize fast conveying of packages of different categories. The sorting module is arranged on a side of the conveying entrance away from the sorting conveying frame. A package identification mechanism is installed on the sorting frame, and the package identification mechanism is electrically connected to the control module. The control system is used for providing system control functions of the conveying module and the sorting module. The package identification module is used to quickly classify the packages and record the package information. The two groups of sorting trolleys transport the packages in two directions, and the automation degree is high and the labor cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of automation equipment, and in particular to a reciprocating package sorting device. Background Art

[0002] In today's society, the rapid development of e-commerce, a derivative of the Internet, has driven the rapid development of logistics and express delivery in the downstream industry, resulting in an explosive growth in the number of packages. However, in order to track and manage express packages, the existing domestic express delivery industry requires each package to be manually weighed and scanned when it is received at outlets and distribution centers. Currently, a handheld barcode scanner plus a platform scale is commonly used. Although this method can meet the basic needs of scanning and weighing, it requires two people to operate at the same time, which is inefficient.

[0003] Moreover, manual parcel sorting is prone to errors and increases costs.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a reciprocating parcel sorting device to solve the above technical problems. Summary of the invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a parcel sorting device with high automation and stable use.

[0006] The parcel sorting device provided by the present invention comprises: a sorting module, a conveying module and a control module, wherein the sorting module is used to identify and classify parcels and send information to the control module; the control module is used to control the conveying module to send the parcels to a designated slot according to the information of the sorting module, wherein:

[0007] The conveying module includes a sorting conveying frame, a sorting trolley slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame, and a transmission device for driving the sorting trolley to move horizontally;

[0008] The transmission device is installed on the sorting and conveying frame and is electrically connected to the control module;

[0009] A plurality of grid openings are arranged at equal distances on both sides of the sorting and conveying frame, and a conveying entrance is arranged in the middle of one side;

[0010] The sorting trolley is provided with two groups, and the two groups of sorting trolleys are respectively located on both sides of the conveying entrance, and can move left and right on the top of the sorting conveying frame to achieve being away from or close to the conveying entrance; the sorting trolley comprises a discharge plate, a discharge conveyor belt, a discharge roller, and a discharge motor driving the discharge roller to rotate; the discharge plate is slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame; there are two discharge rollers, and the two discharge rollers are symmetrically mounted on the discharge plate; the discharge conveyor belt is tightened on the two discharge rollers; the package is transported from the conveying entrance to the discharge conveyor belt of the sorting trolley, and the discharge motor drives the discharge roller to rotate, so as to drive the discharge conveyor belt to put the package into the grid;

[0011] The sorting module is arranged on a side of the conveying entrance away from the sorting conveying frame, and comprises a sorting bracket, an electric control box, and a sorting platform; the sorting platform is arranged on the sorting bracket, the electric control box is fixedly connected to the sorting bracket and is located below the sorting platform for placing the control module; a package identification module is installed on the sorting bracket, and the package identification module is electrically connected to the control module;

[0012] The control system is used to provide system control functions for the conveying module and the sorting module;

[0013] The worker places the parcel on the sorting platform; the parcel identification module sends information to the control module after identifying the parcel on the sorting platform; the control module sends an instruction to the conveying module after receiving the information, and the conveying module controls the transmission device to drive a corresponding one of the two groups of sorting carts to move to the conveying entrance to receive the parcel transmitted from the sorting platform.

[0014] Preferably, the sorting module further comprises a cache platform, one end of which is connected to the delivery entrance, and the other end of which is connected to the sorting platform, for temporarily storing parcels identified by the parcel identification module of the sorting platform.

[0015] Preferably, a feeding mechanism is provided on both the sorting platform and the cache platform, and the feeding mechanism includes a feeding mounting bracket, a feeding belt, a feeding roller, and a feeding motor that drives the feeding roller to move; the feeding mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the sorting bracket; two feeding rollers are provided, and the two feeding rollers are symmetrically mounted on the feeding mounting bracket; the feeding belt is tightened on the two feeding rollers; the package is placed on the feeding belt, and the feeding motor drives the feeding roller to rotate, so as to drive the package to move through the feeding belt.

[0016] Preferably, the package identification module includes a weighing device, a barcode scanning camera, and a display; the barcode scanning camera is installed above the sorting platform with its camera head facing downward, and the weighing device is arranged below the sorting platform. The display is used to display the barcode of the package identified by the barcode scanning camera and the weight of the package identified by the weighing device, and the display screen is electrically connected to the barcode scanning camera and the weighing device, respectively.

[0017] Preferably, baffles are provided on both sides of the sorting platform, the buffer platform and the sorting trolley to prevent the packages from sliding off.

[0018] Preferably, the sorting conveyor frame includes two conveying sections with the same structure, the two conveying sections are connected side by side laterally and are connected to the conveying entrance; a transmission device is provided on the conveying section; the transmission device is transmission-connected to the unloading plate of the corresponding sorting trolley for driving the sorting trolley to move along the conveying section.

[0019] Preferably, the transmission device includes the conveyor belt, a driving module for driving the conveyor belt to move, and a sensor for detecting whether there is a package on the conveyor belt, and the driving module and the sensor are electrically connected to the control module respectively; when the sensor detects that there is a package on the conveyor belt, the sensor sends a package signal to the control module, and after receiving the signal, the control module sends an instruction to the driving module, and the driving module drives the conveyor belt to move when receiving the instruction from the control module.

[0020] Preferably, the driving module includes a servo motor, a driven wheel, and a driving wheel; the servo motor is fixedly connected to one side of the conveying section; the driving wheel is rotatably connected to the output end of the servo motor; the driven wheel is rotatably connected to the other side of the conveying section; and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

[0021] Compared with the related art, the Bluetooth headset provided by the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] The present invention provides a Bluetooth headset:

[0023] 1. Record parcel data by weighing, sort parcels by scanning codes, combine sorting carts and sorting platforms to achieve fully automated sorting operations with a high degree of automation;

[0024] 2. The package identification module includes a weighing device, a barcode scanning camera and a display, which can easily identify and record package information, and can display detailed information of the package on the display screen for easy storage and later after-sales processing;

[0025] 3. The present application is provided with two conveying sections, each of which is provided with a sorting trolley. The sorting trolley can move left and right along the conveying section. The control system drives the parcels on the sorting platform to pass through the buffer platform and then fall from the conveying entrance to the corresponding sorting trolley. The sorting trolley transports the parcels to the grid designated by the control system for delivery. The sorting efficiency and accuracy are improved, labor costs are saved, and labor intensity is reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of a reciprocating parcel sorting device provided by the present invention;

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of the middle part;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of the sorting trolley provided by the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intermediate element at the same time.

[0031] See also Figure 1 , and combined with Figure 2 and Figure 3 , is an embodiment of the present invention, and a reciprocating parcel sorting device in this embodiment is used for parcel sorting. The reciprocating parcel sorting device in this embodiment includes a sorting module 2, a conveying module 1 and a control module 3. The sorting module 2 is used to identify and classify parcels and send information to the control module 3; the control module 3 is used to control the conveying module 1 to send the parcel to the designated grid 11 according to the information of the sorting module 2. The components of the reciprocating parcel sorting device are further described below:

[0032] In the specific implementation process, Figure 1 As shown,

[0033] The conveying module 1 includes a sorting conveying frame 12, a sorting trolley 13 slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame 12, and a transmission device 4 for driving the sorting trolley 13 to move horizontally;

[0034] The transmission device 4 is installed on the sorting and conveying frame 12 and is electrically connected to the control module 3;

[0035] A plurality of slots 11 are equidistantly arranged on both sides of the sorting and conveying rack 12, and a conveying entrance is provided in the middle of one side;

[0036] There are two groups of sorting carts 13, which are respectively located on both sides of the conveying entrance and can move left and right on the top of the sorting conveying frame 12 to move away from or close to the conveying entrance; the sorting cart 13 includes a discharge plate 1301, a discharge conveyor belt 421302, a discharge roller 1303, and a discharge motor driving the discharge roller 1303 to rotate; the discharge plate 1301 is slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame 12; there are two discharge rollers 1303, which are symmetrically installed on the discharge plate 1301; the discharge conveyor belt 421302 is tightened on the two discharge rollers 1303; the package is transported from the conveying entrance to the discharge conveyor belt 421302 of the sorting cart 13, and the discharge motor drives the discharge roller 1303 to rotate, so as to drive the discharge conveyor belt 421302 to put the package into the grid 11;

[0037] The sorting module 2 is arranged on a side of the conveying entrance away from the sorting conveying frame 12, and includes a sorting bracket 21, an electric control box, and a sorting platform 22; the sorting platform 22 is arranged on the sorting bracket 21, and the electric control box is fixedly connected to the sorting bracket 21 and is located below the sorting platform 22 for placing the control module 3; a package identification module is installed on the sorting bracket 21, and the package identification module is electrically connected to the control module 3;

[0038] The control system is used to provide system control functions for the conveying module 1 and the sorting module 2;

[0039] The worker places the parcel on the sorting platform 22; the parcel identification module identifies the parcel on the sorting platform 22 and sends information to the control module 3; after receiving the information, the control module 3 sends an instruction to the conveying module 1, and after receiving the instruction, the conveying module 1 controls the transmission device 4 to drive the corresponding one of the two groups of sorting carts 13 to move to the conveying entrance to receive the parcel transmitted from the sorting platform 22.

[0040] Furthermore, the sorting module 2 also includes a buffer platform 5, one end of which is connected to the conveying entrance, and the other end of which is connected to the sorting platform 22, for temporarily storing parcels identified by the parcel identification module of the sorting platform 22.

[0041] Furthermore, a feeding mechanism is provided on the sorting platform 22 and the buffer platform 5, and the feeding mechanism includes a feeding mounting bracket, a feeding belt, a feeding roller, and a feeding motor for driving the feeding roller to move; the feeding mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the sorting bracket 21; two feeding rollers are provided, and the two feeding rollers are symmetrically installed on the feeding mounting bracket; the feeding belt is tightened on the two feeding rollers; the package is placed on the feeding belt, and the feeding motor drives the feeding roller to rotate, so as to drive the package to move through the feeding belt.

[0042] Furthermore, the package identification module includes a weighing device 200, a barcode scanning camera 100, and a display 300; the barcode scanning camera 100 is installed above the sorting platform 22 with the camera head facing downward, the weighing device 200 is arranged below the sorting platform 22, and the display 300 is used to display the barcode of the package identified by the barcode scanning camera 100 and the weight of the package identified by the weighing device 200, and the display screen is electrically connected to the barcode scanning camera 100 and the weighing device 200 respectively. Specifically, the worker places the package on the sorting platform 22; the weighing device 200 weighs the package and records the information, and then the barcode scanning camera 100 scans the package and sends the scanned information to the control module 3. After receiving the scanned information, the control module 3 sends an instruction to the conveying module 1, and the conveying section corresponding to the instruction on the conveying module 1 drives the sorting trolley 13 to move, and the corresponding sorting trolley 13 moves to the conveying entrance to receive the package transmitted by the buffer platform 5.

[0043] Furthermore, baffles are provided on both sides of the sorting platform 22, the buffer platform 5 and the sorting trolley 13 to prevent the packages from sliding off.

[0044] Furthermore, the sorting conveyor frame 12 includes two conveying sections with the same structure, which are connected side by side horizontally and connected to the conveying entrance; a transmission device 4 is provided on the conveying section; the transmission device 4 is transmission-connected to the unloading plate 1301 of the corresponding sorting trolley 13 to drive the sorting trolley 13 to move along the conveying section.

[0045] Furthermore, the transmission device 4 includes a conveyor belt 42, a driving module for driving the conveyor belt 42 to move, and a sensor for detecting whether there is a package on the conveyor belt 42. The driving module and the sensor are electrically connected to the control module 3 respectively; when the sensor detects that there is a package on the conveyor belt 42, it sends a package signal to the control module 3. After receiving the signal, the control module 3 sends an instruction to the driving module. When the driving module receives the instruction from the control module 3, it drives the conveyor belt 42 to move, that is, the sorting trolley 13 determines whether it has received a package through the sensor. If it is determined that there is a package on the sorting trolley 13, the sensor sends data to the control system, and the control system collects the data and sends a forward instruction to the sorting to control the sorting trolley 13 to move to the designated grid 11, and put the package into the grid 11. If it is determined that there is no package, the control system sends a braking instruction to control the sorting trolley 13 to stop moving;

[0046] Specifically, the driving module includes a servo motor 41, a driven wheel, and a driving wheel; the servo motor 41 is fixedly connected to one side of the conveying section; the driving wheel is rotatably connected to the output end of the servo motor 41; the driven wheel is rotatably connected to the other side of the conveying section; and the conveyor belt 42 is sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

[0047] The above are only embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A reciprocating parcel sorting device, comprising a sorting module, a conveying module and a control module, wherein the sorting module is used to identify and classify parcels and send information to the control module; the control module is used to control the conveying module to send the parcels to a designated slot according to the information from the sorting module, characterized in that: The conveying module includes a sorting conveying frame, a sorting trolley slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame, and a transmission device for driving the sorting trolley to move horizontally; The transmission device is installed on the sorting and conveying frame and is electrically connected to the control module; A plurality of grid openings are arranged at equal distances on both sides of the sorting and conveying frame, and a conveying entrance is arranged in the middle of one side; The sorting trolley is provided with two groups, and the two groups of sorting trolleys are respectively located on both sides of the conveying entrance, and can move left and right on the top of the sorting conveying frame to achieve being away from or close to the conveying entrance; the sorting trolley comprises a discharge plate, a discharge conveyor belt, a discharge roller, and a discharge motor driving the discharge roller to rotate; the discharge plate is slidably connected to the sorting conveying frame; there are two discharge rollers, and the two discharge rollers are symmetrically mounted on the discharge plate; the discharge conveyor belt is tightened on the two discharge rollers; the package is transported from the conveying entrance to the discharge conveyor belt of the sorting trolley, and the discharge motor drives the discharge roller to rotate, so as to drive the discharge conveyor belt to put the package into the grid; The sorting module is arranged on a side of the conveying entrance away from the sorting conveying frame, and comprises a sorting bracket, an electric control box, and a sorting platform; the sorting platform is arranged on the sorting bracket, the electric control box is fixedly connected to the sorting bracket and is located below the sorting platform for placing the control module; a package identification module is installed on the sorting bracket, and the package identification module is electrically connected to the control module; The control module is used to provide system control functions for the conveying module and the sorting module; The sorting module further includes a buffer platform, one end of which is connected to the delivery entrance, and the other end of which is connected to the sorting platform, for temporarily storing parcels identified by the parcel identification module of the sorting platform; The package identification module includes a weighing device, a barcode scanning camera, and a display; the barcode scanning camera is installed above the sorting platform with its camera head facing downward, the weighing device is arranged below the sorting platform, the display is used to display the barcode of the package identified by the barcode scanning camera and the weight of the package identified by the weighing device, and the display screen is electrically connected to the barcode scanning camera and the weighing device respectively; The sorting conveyor frame comprises two conveying sections of the same structure, the two conveying sections are connected side by side in a transverse direction, and a transmission device is provided on the conveying section; the transmission device is transmission-connected to the unloading plate of the corresponding sorting trolley for driving the sorting trolley to move along the conveying section; The transmission device includes the conveyor belt, a driving module for driving the conveyor belt to move, and a sensor for detecting whether there is a package on the conveyor belt, and the driving module and the sensor are electrically connected to the control module respectively; when the sensor detects that there is a package on the conveyor belt, the sensor sends a package signal to the control module, and the control module sends an instruction to the driving module after receiving the signal, and the driving module drives the conveyor belt to move when receiving the instruction from the control module; The worker places the parcel on the sorting platform; the parcel identification module sends information to the control module after identifying the parcel on the sorting platform; the control module sends an instruction to the conveying module after receiving the information, and the conveying module controls the transmission device to drive a corresponding one of the two groups of sorting carts to move to the conveying entrance to receive the parcel transmitted from the sorting platform.

2. A reciprocating parcel sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A feeding mechanism is provided on the sorting platform and the buffer platform, and the feeding mechanism includes a feeding mounting bracket, a feeding belt, a feeding roller, and a feeding motor driving the feeding roller to move; the feeding mounting bracket is fixedly connected to the sorting bracket; two feeding rollers are provided, and the two feeding rollers are symmetrically mounted on the feeding mounting bracket; the feeding belt is tightened on the two feeding rollers; the package is placed on the feeding belt, and the feeding motor drives the feeding roller to rotate, so as to drive the package to move through the feeding belt.

3. A reciprocating parcel sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Baffles are provided on both sides of the sorting platform, the buffer platform and the sorting trolley to prevent the packages from sliding off.

4. A reciprocating parcel sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving module includes a servo motor, a driven wheel, and a driving wheel; the servo motor is fixedly connected to one side of the conveying section; the driving wheel is rotatably connected to the output end of the servo motor; the driven wheel is rotatably connected to the other side of the conveying section; and the conveyor belt is sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel.

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