A sorting trolley and a sorting apparatus

Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of parcel sorting, and particularly relates to a sorting trolley and a sorting device. The sorting trolley comprises a trolley frame and a bearing member. The trolley frame is provided with travelling wheels and is capable of moving along a conveying direction. The bearing member is fixed to the trolley frame and is provided with a bearing surface. The bearing member is provided with a first connecting part at one end in the conveying direction and is provided with a second connecting part at the other end in the conveying direction. The first connecting part of one sorting trolley is capable of being connected to the second connecting part of another sorting trolley, so that the bearing surfaces of the two adjacent sorting trolleys are connected and flush, thereby avoiding small-size articles from falling between the two adjacent sorting trolleys. The sorting trolley can be used for sorting large-size articles and small-size articles, and has high versatility and wide application range. The sorting device is capable of sorting large-size articles and small-size articles by using the above sorting trolley, and has high versatility and wide application range.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of parcel sorting technology, and more particularly to a sorting trolley and sorting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, there are many types of sorting equipment on the market, but none are suitable for sorting all categories of items. Sorting equipment designed for large items is often unsuitable for sorting very small or thin items. Specifically, existing sorting equipment has large gaps between adjacent sorting carts, causing small items to easily fall off, making it unsuitable for sorting small items and prone to damaging both the items and the equipment. In addition, the gaps between the sliders and the carriers on the sorting carts are large, making it easy for thin items to get stuck between the sliders and the carriers, which is unsuitable for sorting ultra-thin items.

[0003] Therefore, there is an urgent need for a sorting cart that can adapt to sorting various types of items to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0004] One objective of this invention is to provide a sorting cart that can adapt to the sorting of both large and small items, is highly versatile, and has a wide range of applications.

[0005] Another objective of this invention is to provide a sorting device that, by applying the aforementioned sorting trolley, can adapt to the sorting of both large and small items, exhibiting strong versatility and a wide range of applications.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is provided:

[0007] On the one hand, a sorting cart is provided, including:

[0008] A frame, on which are mounted wheels, is capable of moving along the conveying direction;

[0009] A carrier component is fixed to the vehicle frame. The carrier component has a bearing surface. The carrier component has a first connecting part at one end in the conveying direction and a second connecting part at the other end in the conveying direction.

[0010] The first connecting part of one sorting cart can be connected and engaged with the second connecting part of another sorting cart so that the bearing surfaces of the two adjacent sorting carts are connected and flush.

[0011] As an alternative to the sorting cart, the first connecting part is plate-shaped and extends out of the frame, and the second connecting part is stepped, so that the first connecting part of one sorting cart can be stacked on top of the second connecting part of another sorting cart.

[0012] As an optional solution for the sorting cart, the first connecting part is a first inclined surface, and the second connecting part is a second inclined surface that can cooperate with the first inclined surface. The first connecting part of one sorting cart can be stacked on top of the second connecting part of another sorting cart.

[0013] As an optional embodiment of the sorting cart, the sorting cart further includes a sorting block, which is slidably disposed on the carrier along the sorting direction.

[0014] As an optional embodiment of the sorting trolley, the carrier is provided with a chute extending along the sorting direction, and the sorting block is provided with a slider that slides in cooperation with the chute.

[0015] As an optional feature of the sorting trolley, a first protrusion is provided on the bearing surface, and a plurality of the first protrusions are spaced apart along the conveying direction.

[0016] As an optional feature of the sorting trolley, the bottom surface of the sorting block has a second protrusion, and multiple second protrusions are spaced apart along the conveying direction, with the second protrusions interleaved with the first protrusion.

[0017] As an alternative to the sorting cart, the first protrusion extends across the bearing surface along the sorting direction.

[0018] As an optional embodiment of the sorting cart, the second protrusion extends across the bottom surface of the sorting block along the sorting direction; or, the second protrusion is a convex block, with the second protrusion provided at both ends of the bottom surface of the sorting block in the sorting direction.

[0019] As an optional embodiment of the sorting cart, the sorting block includes a sorting section, a first connecting section, and a reinforcing section connected in sequence. The sorting section is located above the carrier, the reinforcing section is located below the carrier, and the first connecting section covers the side of the carrier.

[0020] As an optional embodiment of the sorting trolley, the sorting section and / or the reinforcing section are provided with a slider, and the carrier is provided with a groove that slides in cooperation with the slider, the groove extending along the sorting direction.

[0021] As an optional solution for the sorting trolley, both the sorting section and the reinforcing section are provided with sliders, and both the upper and lower surfaces of the carrier are provided with grooves. The slider on the sorting section slides in cooperation with the groove on the upper surface of the carrier, and the slider on the reinforcing section slides in cooperation with the groove on the lower surface of the carrier.

[0022] As an optional configuration for the sorting cart, the chute is a T-shaped chute, and the slider is a T-shaped slider.

[0023] As an optional embodiment of the sorting cart, the sorting part and the first connecting part form a connecting groove at the second connecting part of the carrier, so that the first connecting part of one sorting cart can extend into the connecting groove of another sorting cart.

[0024] As an optional feature of the sorting trolley, the sorting block is provided with sorting ramps at both ends of the sorting direction.

[0025] On the other hand, a sorting device is provided, including a track and sorting trolleys as described above, wherein a plurality of the sorting trolleys are connected in sequence to form a sorting trolley group, the sorting trolley group being able to move along the track.

[0026] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0027] The sorting trolley provided by this invention includes a frame and a carrier. The frame is equipped with wheels and can move along the conveying direction. The carrier is fixed to the frame and has a bearing surface. The carrier has a first connecting part at one end in the conveying direction and a second connecting part at the other end in the conveying direction. The first connecting part of one sorting trolley can be connected and cooperated with the second connecting part of another sorting trolley so that the bearing surfaces of the two adjacent sorting trolleys are connected and aligned. This can prevent small items from falling between the two adjacent sorting trolleys, making the sorting trolley suitable for sorting both large and small items. It is highly versatile and has a wide range of applications.

[0028] The sorting equipment provided by this invention, by applying the above-mentioned sorting trolley, can adapt to the sorting of large and small items, and has strong versatility and wide applicability. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments of the present invention will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on the content of the embodiments of the present invention and these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of two sorting carts connected according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting cart provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting cart in one direction provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram of the sorting cart from another direction provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting vehicle assembly provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the unloading track provided in Embodiment 1 of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the connection between two sorting carts provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a partial cross-sectional view of the sorting cart provided in Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

[0038] Figure label:

[0039] 1. Frame; 11. Wheels;

[0040] 2. Bearing component; 21. First connecting part; 22. Second connecting part; 23. Slide groove; 24. First protrusion;

[0041] 3. Sorting block; 31. Sorting section; 311. Second protrusion; 312. Sorting ramp; 32. First connecting part; 33. Reinforcing part; 34. Slider; 35. Connecting groove; 36. Guide wheel; 37. Second connecting part;

[0042] 100. Sorting vehicle assembly; 200. Unloading track; 201. Mounting base; 202. Branch line; 203. Sorting path; 204. Transition path. Detailed Implementation

[0043] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0044] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use. They are used only for the convenience of describing the invention and for 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 the invention. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third," etc., are used only to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance. In the description of this invention, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0045] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set" and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0046] Embodiments of the present invention 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 the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0047] Example 1

[0048] like Figures 1-4 As shown, this embodiment provides a sorting cart, including a frame 1 and a carrier 2. The frame 1 is equipped with wheels 11 and can move along the conveying direction. The carrier 2 is fixed to the frame 1 and has a bearing surface. The carrier 2 has a first connecting part 21 at one end in the conveying direction and a second connecting part 22 at the other end in the conveying direction. The first connecting part 21 of one sorting cart can be connected and cooperated with the second connecting part 22 of another sorting cart so that the bearing surfaces of the two adjacent sorting carts are connected and flush. This can prevent small items from falling between the two adjacent sorting carts, so that the sorting cart can be used for sorting both large and small items, with strong versatility and wide applicability.

[0049] Optionally, the first connecting part 21 is plate-shaped and extends out of the frame 1, and the second connecting part 22 is stepped, so that the first connecting part 21 of one sorting cart can be stacked on top of the second connecting part 22 of another sorting cart.

[0050] Preferably, the sorting trolley also includes a sorting block 3, which is slidably disposed on the carrier 2 along the sorting direction. When it is necessary to unload items, the sorting block 3 can move relative to the carrier 2 along the sorting direction to push the items out of the sorting trolley and realize the sorting operation.

[0051] For example, the carrier 2 is provided with a chute 23 extending along the sorting direction, and the sorting block 3 is provided with a slider 34 that slides in cooperation with the chute 23, thereby enabling the sorting block 3 to move smoothly along the sorting direction.

[0052] When the sorting trolley is used for sorting thin or soft-packaged items, to prevent thin items from getting stuck between the sorting block 3 and the carrier 2, optionally, a first protrusion 24 is provided on the carrier surface, with multiple first protrusions 24 spaced apart along the conveying direction. A second protrusion 311 is provided on the bottom surface of the sorting block 3, with multiple second protrusions 311 spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the second protrusions 311 are staggered with the first protrusions 24, i.e., the first protrusions 24 and the second protrusions 311 are interlocked, preventing thin items from getting stuck between the carrier 2 and the sorting block 3. In other embodiments, the first protrusion 24 may only be provided on the carrier surface or the second protrusion 311 may only be provided on the bottom surface of the sorting block 3; this method also prevents thin items from getting stuck between the carrier 2 and the sorting block 3.

[0053] For example, the first protrusion 24 may be a ridge that traverses the bearing surface along the sorting direction, and multiple ridges are spaced apart along the conveying direction. In other embodiments, the first protrusion 24 may also be a ridge that traverses the bearing surface along the sorting direction, and the ridge has multiple spaced recesses. In short, the first protrusion 24 is formed by multiple protrusions arranged at intervals along the sorting direction.

[0054] For example, the second protrusion 311 can be a protrusion that penetrates the bottom surface of the sorting block 3 along the sorting direction, or it can be a protrusion. When the second protrusion 311 is a protrusion, protrusions can be provided only at both ends of the sorting block 3 in the sorting direction, as long as it can prevent thin parts from getting stuck under the sorting block 3. Examples will not be given here.

[0055] Optionally, the sorting block 3 includes a sorting section 31, a first connecting section 32, and a reinforcing section 33 connected in sequence. The sorting section 31 is located above the carrier 2, the reinforcing section 33 is located below the carrier 2, and the first connecting section 32 covers the side of the carrier 2. In this embodiment, a second protrusion 311 is provided on the bottom surface of the sorting section 31.

[0056] Preferably, the sorting section 31 and the first connecting section 32 form a connecting groove 35 at the second connecting section 22 of the carrier 2, so that the first connecting section 21 of one sorting cart can extend into the connecting groove 35 of the other sorting cart. This method can ensure that the carriers 2 on the two sorting carts are connected, and that the sorting blocks 3 of the two sorting carts are kept in close contact.

[0057] To facilitate the movement of items by the sorting block 3, sorting ramps 312 are provided at both ends of the sorting direction. The sorting ramps 312 can form a surface push when pushing sorted items, thereby increasing the pushing force.

[0058] In order to ensure that the sorting block 3 slides stably relative to the carrier 2, the sorting part 31 and / or the reinforcing part 33 are provided with a slider 34, and the carrier 2 is provided with a groove 23 that slides with the slider 34, and the groove 23 extends along the sorting direction.

[0059] For example, in this embodiment, both the sorting part 31 and the reinforcing part 33 are provided with sliders 34, and both the upper and lower surfaces of the carrier 2 are provided with grooves 23. The sliders 34 on the sorting part 31 are slidably engaged with the grooves 23 on the upper surface of the carrier 2, and the sliders 34 on the reinforcing part 33 are slidably engaged with the grooves 23 on the lower surface of the carrier 2, so as to prevent the sorting block 3 from separating from the carrier 2.

[0060] Preferably, the chute 23 is a T-shaped chute and the slider 34 is a T-shaped slider. Through the sliding cooperation of the T-shaped chute and the T-shaped slider, not only can the sorting block 3 move stably relative to the carrier 2, but the slider 34 can also be prevented from derailing from the chute 23, thus ensuring the stability of the sliding structure.

[0061] like Figures 5-6 As shown, this embodiment also provides a sorting device, including a track and the sorting trolleys mentioned above. Multiple sorting trolleys are connected in sequence to form a sorting trolley group 100, which can move along the track.

[0062] Preferably, the track includes a travel track (not shown in the figure) and an unloading track 200. When the sorting vehicle group 100 runs to the unloading track 200, the unloading track 200 can cooperate with the sorting block 3 on the sorting vehicle and provide sorting power to the sorting block 3, so that the sorting block 3 slides along the sorting direction and pushes the items on the carrier 2 out of the sorting vehicle.

[0063] Optionally, the unloading track 200 includes a mounting base 201, a branch road 202, a sorting road 203, and a transition road 204. The four sorting roads 203 are fixed to the mounting base 201 in an X-shape through a transition road 204. The two sorting roads 203 located at the front end of the conveying direction are provided with rotatable and adjustable branch roads 202.

[0064] When items need to be sorted, the branch channel 202 rotates and connects with the sorting channel 203. Specifically, the reinforcing part 33 of the sorting block 3 is provided with a guide wheel 36. Under the guidance of the branch channel 202 and the sorting channel 203, the guide wheel 36 can slide along the carrier 2, thereby pushing the items on the carrier 2 out of the carrier 2 and completing the item sorting.

[0065] When there is no need to sort items, the branch road 202 remains straight and does not connect with the sorting road 203. The guide wheel 36 on the sorting block 3 moves along the branch road 202 and remains stationary relative to the carrier 2.

[0066] Optionally, the sorting cart group 100 can be a closed loop, with sorting carts connected end to end to form a sorting cart loop. The carts run along the loop track, with the carrier 2 carrying the items. When the cart reaches a designated position, the branch line 202 activates, and the sorting block 3 moves laterally to sort and unload the items. In other embodiments, the sorting cart group 100 can also be an open arc or a straight line, depending on the actual sorting requirements. Examples will not be provided here.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] like Figures 7-8 As shown, the main difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the structures of the first connecting part 21 and the second connecting part 22 are different from those in Embodiment 1, as detailed below:

[0069] The first connecting part 21 is a first inclined surface, and the second connecting part 22 is a second inclined surface that can cooperate with the first inclined surface. The first connecting part 21 of one sorting cart can be stacked on top of the second connecting part 22 of another sorting cart.

[0070] In this embodiment, the sorting block 3 further includes a second connecting portion 37, which connects the reinforcing portion 33 and the sorting portion 31. Specifically, the sorting portion 31, the first connecting portion 32, the reinforcing portion 33, and the second connecting portion 37 are sequentially connected and wrapped around the carrier 2. The sorting portion 31 and the first connecting portion 32 form a second inclined surface at the second connecting portion 22 of the carrier 2, and the sorting portion 31 and the second connecting portion 37 form a first inclined surface at the first connecting portion 21 of the carrier 2. When two sorting carts are connected, the first inclined surface on one sorting cart can overlap the second inclined surface on the other sorting cart, minimizing the distance between the carrier surfaces of the two sorting carts and preventing items from falling between them.

[0071] Note that the above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and the technical principles employed. Those skilled in the art will understand that the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein, and various obvious changes, readjustments, and substitutions can be made without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention. Therefore, although the present invention has been described in detail through the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and may include many other equivalent embodiments without departing from the concept of the present invention, the scope of which is determined by the scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sorting cart, characterized in that, include: A frame (1) is provided with wheels (11) and the frame (1) is capable of moving along the conveying direction; The carrier (2) is fixed on the frame (1). The carrier (2) has a bearing surface. The carrier (2) has a first connecting part (21) at one end in the conveying direction and a second connecting part (22) at the other end in the conveying direction. The first connecting part (21) of one sorting cart can be connected and engaged with the second connecting part (22) of another sorting cart so that the bearing surfaces of the two adjacent sorting carts are connected and flush. The sorting trolley also includes a sorting block (3), which is slidably disposed on the carrier (2) along the sorting direction; The sorting block (3) includes a sorting section (31), a first connecting section (32) and a reinforcing section (33) connected in sequence. The sorting section (31) is located above the carrier (2), the reinforcing section (33) is located below the carrier (2), and the first connecting section (32) covers the side of the carrier (2). The sorting section (31) and / or the reinforcing section (33) are provided with a slider (34), and the bearing member (2) is provided with a groove (23) that slides with the slider (34), and the groove (23) extends along the sorting direction; The sorting part (31) and the first connecting part (32) form a connecting groove (35) at the second connecting part (22) of the carrier (2), so that the first connecting part (21) of one sorting trolley can extend into the connecting groove (35) of another sorting trolley.

2. The sorting cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first connecting part (21) is plate-shaped and extends out of the frame (1), and the second connecting part (22) is stepped. The first connecting part (21) of one sorting cart can be stacked on top of the second connecting part (22) of another sorting cart; or, The first connecting part (21) is a first inclined surface, and the second connecting part (22) is a second inclined surface that can cooperate with the first inclined surface. The first connecting part (21) of one sorting cart can be stacked on top of the second connecting part (22) of another sorting cart.

3. The sorting cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bearing surface is provided with a first protrusion (24), and a plurality of the first protrusions (24) are spaced apart along the conveying direction.

4. The sorting cart according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sorting block (3) has a second protrusion (311) on its bottom surface. Multiple second protrusions (311) are spaced apart along the conveying direction, and the second protrusions (311) are staggered with the first protrusion (24).

5. The sorting cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting block (3) has sorting ramps (312) at both ends of the sorting direction.

6. A sorting device, characterized in that, Includes a track and a sorting trolley as described in any one of claims 1-5, wherein a plurality of the sorting trolleys are connected in sequence to form a sorting trolley group (100), the sorting trolley group (100) being capable of moving along the track.

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