A sorting device capable of automatically switching a goods dropping channel

Abstract

The application provides a sorting device capable of automatically switching a goods dropping channel and relates to the technical field of sorting equipment. The sorting device capable of automatically switching the goods dropping channel comprises a supporting frame, a sorting assembly, a drop opening assembly and a control unit. The drop opening assembly comprises a sliding plate, a plurality of mutually parallel vertical baffles and a plurality of mutually parallel inclined baffles. The sliding plate is obliquely arranged on the supporting frame, and the plurality of vertical baffles and the plurality of inclined baffles are arranged side by side and cross on the sliding plate. Adjacent vertical baffles and inclined baffles form an included angle. A plurality of inclined grooves are formed in the sliding plate, the inclined baffles are arranged in the inclined grooves one by one and can freely slide along the inclined grooves, a plurality of vertical grooves are formed in the sliding plate, the vertical baffles are arranged in the vertical grooves one by one and can freely slide along the vertical grooves. The application can increase the number of large drop openings of a high-speed sorting machine in a limited site environment, and can greatly reduce the express sorting cost under the condition that the equipment and the site are limited.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of sorting equipment technology, and more specifically, to a sorting device capable of automatically switching unloading channels. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of modern logistics, the requirements for automated sorting equipment are becoming increasingly stringent. The surge in orders from express delivery companies and e-commerce enterprises has placed higher demands on the efficiency of sorting equipment. To improve sorting efficiency, major express delivery companies have begun to increase the operating speed of their equipment. A logistics equipment sorting system mainly consists of four parts: the sorting host, the package feeding system, the parcel placement and control system, and the parcel placement gate, as a crucial component, responsible for placing parcels into the designated slots. However, the current narrow width of the parcel placement gate cannot meet the requirements of high-speed sorting machines. Simply increasing the width of the gate would inevitably increase equipment and space investment costs. Developing a sorting gate that matches high-speed sorting machines is an urgent problem to be solved. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a sorting device that can automatically switch unloading channels, which can increase the number of large compartments that match high-speed sorting machines in a limited space environment, thereby greatly reducing express sorting costs when equipment and space are limited.

[0004] The embodiments of the present invention are implemented as follows:

[0005] This application provides a sorting device that can automatically switch unloading channels, including a support frame, a sorting component, a drop-out component, and a control unit. The sorting component includes a sorting machine mounted on the support frame.

[0006] The drop-off assembly includes a slide plate, multiple parallel vertical baffles and multiple parallel inclined baffles. The slide plate is inclinedly mounted on a support frame, and the sorting machine is mounted above the slide plate. The multiple vertical baffles and multiple inclined baffles are arranged side by side and intersecting on the slide plate, with adjacent vertical baffles and inclined baffles forming an angle.

[0007] The skateboard has multiple inclined grooves, and inclined baffles are set in the inclined grooves one by one and can slide freely along the inclined grooves. The skateboard also has multiple vertical grooves, and vertical baffles are set in the vertical grooves one by one and can slide freely along the vertical grooves.

[0008] The bottom surface of the skateboard is equipped with multiple first drive mechanisms, which are connected one-to-one with the inclined baffles in multiple inclined slots to drive the corresponding inclined baffles to move.

[0009] The bottom surface of the skateboard is equipped with multiple second drive mechanisms, which are connected one-to-one with the vertical baffles in the vertical slots to drive the corresponding vertical baffles to move.

[0010] Both the first and second drive mechanisms are connected to the control unit.

[0011] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom of the slide plate is provided with an outlet component, the outlet component includes a plurality of outlet baffles, the plurality of outlet baffles are evenly spaced on the slide plate, and a grid is defined between adjacent outlet baffles;

[0012] Multiple vertical baffles are installed one-to-one at the outlet baffle, and a first channel is formed between two adjacent vertical baffles. The first channel is connected to the grid opening.

[0013] Multiple inclined baffles are installed one-to-one at the outlet baffle, and a second channel is formed between two adjacent inclined baffles, which is connected to the grid opening.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present invention, a bag support frame is provided at the above-mentioned grid.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present invention, a full-bag detection photoelectric sensor is provided at the above-mentioned compartment, and the full-bag detection photoelectric sensor is connected to the control unit.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present invention, multiple command input terminals are provided at the outlet baffle, each including a lock button, and all lock buttons are connected to the control unit.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first driving mechanism includes a first cylinder and a first linkage mechanism. One end of the first linkage mechanism is connected to its corresponding inclined baffle, and the other end is connected to the first cylinder. The first cylinder is mounted on a support frame.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present invention, the first cylinder is connected to a first air pressure control circuit, and the first air pressure control circuit is connected to a control unit.

[0019] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second driving mechanism includes a second cylinder and a second linkage mechanism. One end of the second linkage mechanism is connected to its corresponding vertical baffle, and the other end is connected to the second cylinder. The second cylinder is mounted on a support frame.

[0020] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second cylinder is connected to a second air pressure control circuit, and the second air pressure control circuit is connected to a control unit.

[0021] In some embodiments of the present invention, the sorting machine is connected to a control unit.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, the embodiments of the present invention have at least the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0023] This invention provides a sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels, including a support frame, a sorting assembly, a drop-off assembly, and a control unit. The support frame is used to install and support other components. The sorting assembly is mainly used for sorting express parcels. The drop-off assembly is mainly used to provide different drop-off points so that the sorting assembly can sort express parcels into different drop-off points. The control unit enables automatic control of the drop-off assembly. The sorting assembly includes a sorting machine mounted on the support frame. The drop-off assembly includes a sliding plate, multiple parallel vertical baffles, and multiple parallel inclined baffles. The sliding plate is inclined on the support frame, and the sorting machine is positioned above the sliding plate. The multiple vertical baffles and multiple inclined baffles are arranged side-by-side and intersecting on the sliding plate, with adjacent vertical baffles and inclined baffles forming an angle.

[0024] In the aforementioned drop-off assembly, the sliding plate is used to transport packages sorted by the sorting machine. The sliding plate is tilted on the support frame, allowing the packages to slide under gravity. The aforementioned parallel vertical baffles can interlock with the parallel inclined baffles to form drop-off openings that accommodate the width of the high-speed sorting machine. After the sorting machine is positioned above the sliding plate, the sorted packages can be placed at the corresponding drop-off openings for convenient subsequent sorting and packaging.

[0025] The aforementioned skateboard has multiple inclined slots, and the aforementioned inclined baffles are correspondingly installed in each of these slots and can slide freely along them. The skateboard also has multiple vertical slots, and the aforementioned vertical baffles are correspondingly installed in each of these vertical slots and can slide freely along them. The inclined slots are primarily used to install the inclined baffles, ensuring that the baffles can only slide along their corresponding slots. This allows the baffles to slide below the skateboard, thus disabling their function of blocking wrapping. Alternatively, the baffles can slide above the skateboard, enabling them to block wrapping. Similarly, the vertical slots function similarly, allowing their corresponding vertical baffles to slide above or below the skateboard, thus achieving the dual functions of blocking or not blocking wrapping.

[0026] A series of inclined baffles, vertical baffles, and inclined baffles arranged sequentially are grouped together and numbered as First Inclined Baffle, Second Inclined Baffle, First Vertical Baffle, and Second Vertical Baffle. The first and second inclined baffles, located at the beginning and end, are moved above the slide plate. Simultaneously, the first and second inclined baffles are moved below the slide plate. This creates a wider opening between the first and second inclined baffles, facilitating the sorting operation of the high-speed sorting machine. When it is necessary to convey the sorted items to the next opening, the inclined baffle adjacent to the second vertical baffle is designated as the third inclined baffle, and the vertical baffle adjacent to the third inclined baffle is designated as the third vertical baffle. At this time, the second and third inclined baffles are moved above and below the slide plate, creating a larger opening between them to facilitate the sorting operation of the high-speed sorting machine. In the above process, the inclined baffle and the vertical baffle can be adjusted to be positioned above or below the slide plate to create the required width of the drop opening for the sorting machine, thus further saving installation space.

[0027] The bottom surface of the aforementioned skateboard is provided with multiple first drive mechanisms, each of which is connected to a corresponding inclined baffle in one of the aforementioned inclined grooves, for driving the movement of the corresponding inclined baffle. The bottom surface of the aforementioned skateboard is also provided with multiple second drive mechanisms, each of which is connected to a corresponding vertical baffle in one of the aforementioned vertical grooves, for driving the movement of the corresponding vertical baffle. The first and second drive mechanisms have the same function, respectively driving the corresponding inclined baffle to slide within the inclined groove and driving the corresponding vertical baffle to slide within the corresponding vertical groove. Both the first and second drive mechanisms are connected to the aforementioned control unit. The control unit is used to achieve automated control of the first and second drive mechanisms.

[0028] Therefore, this sorting device with automatic switching of unloading channels can increase the number of large compartments that match high-speed sorting machines in limited space environments, thereby greatly reducing express sorting costs when equipment and space are limited. Attached Figure Description

[0029] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention, the accompanying drawings used in the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. It should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present invention and should not be regarded as a limitation on the scope. For those skilled in the art, other related drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first channel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second channel in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second driving mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 6 for Figure 5 Enlarged view of point B in the middle;

[0036] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first driving mechanism in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the skateboard structure in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 9 This is a control block diagram of the control unit in an embodiment of the present invention.

[0039] Icons: 1-Support frame, 2-Sorting machine, 3-Slide plate, 4-Vertical baffle, 5-Angled baffle, 6-Sloping chute, 7-Vertical chute, 8-Exit baffle, 9-Grid opening, 10-First channel, 11-Drop opening, 12-Second channel, 13-Bag support frame, 14-Full bag detection photoelectric sensor, 15-Grid locking button, 16-First cylinder, 17-First air pressure control circuit, 18-Second cylinder, 19-Second air pressure control circuit, 20-First linkage mechanism, 21-Second linkage mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0040] 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.

[0041] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0042] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0043] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should be noted that if terms such as "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer" 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 the invention is in use, they are only for the convenience of describing the present invention 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention. Furthermore, terms such as "first," "second," and "third" are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0044] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "horizontal," "vertical," and "sag" does not imply that the component must be absolutely horizontal or suspended, but rather that it can be slightly tilted. For example, "horizontal" simply means that its direction is more horizontal relative to "vertical," and does not mean that the structure must be completely horizontal, but can be slightly tilted.

[0045] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, "multiple" means at least two.

[0046] In the description of the embodiments of the present invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" 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; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0047] Example

[0048] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 8 , Figure 1 The diagram shown is a structural schematic of an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the first channel 10 in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the second channel 12 in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8This is a schematic diagram of the slide plate 3 in an embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment provides a sorting device capable of automatically switching unloading channels, including a support frame 1, a sorting assembly, a drop-off point 11 assembly, and a control unit. The support frame 1 is used to install and support other components. The sorting assembly is mainly used for sorting express parcels. The drop-off point 11 assembly is mainly used to provide different drop-off points 11, so that the sorting assembly can sort express parcels into different drop-off points 11. The control unit can realize the automatic control of the drop-off point 11 assembly.

[0049] In this embodiment, the sorting assembly includes a sorting machine 2 mounted on the support frame 1. The drop-out assembly includes a slide plate 3, multiple parallel vertical baffles, and multiple parallel inclined baffles 5. The slide plate 3 is inclinedly mounted on the support frame 1, and the sorting machine 2 is mounted above the slide plate 3. The multiple vertical baffles 4 and multiple inclined baffles 5 are arranged side by side and intersectingly on the slide plate 3, with adjacent vertical baffles 4 and inclined baffles 5 forming an angle.

[0050] In this embodiment, in the aforementioned drop-out 11 assembly, the slide plate 3 is used to transport packages sorted by the sorting machine 2. The slide plate 3 is tilted and mounted on the support frame 1, allowing the packages to slide under gravity. The aforementioned parallel vertical baffles 4 can interlock with the parallel inclined baffles 5 to form a drop-out 11 that accommodates the width of the high-speed sorting machine 2. After the sorting machine 2 is positioned above the slide plate 3, the sorted packages can be placed at the corresponding drop-out 11 for convenient subsequent sorting and packaging.

[0051] In this embodiment, the slide plate 3 is provided with a plurality of inclined grooves 6, and the inclined baffles 5 are respectively disposed in the inclined grooves 6 and can slide freely along the inclined grooves 6. The slide plate 3 is provided with a plurality of vertical grooves 7, and the vertical baffles 4 are respectively disposed in the vertical grooves 7 and can slide freely along the vertical grooves 7.

[0052] In this embodiment, the inclined groove 6 is mainly used to install the inclined baffle 5, so that the inclined baffle 5 can only slide along the corresponding inclined groove 6, thereby allowing the inclined baffle 5 to slide below the slide plate 3, so that the inclined baffle 5 does not have the function of blocking packages. At the same time, the inclined baffle 5 can also slide into the upper part of the slide plate 3, thereby allowing the inclined baffle 5 to have the function of blocking packages. Similarly, the vertical groove 7 has the same function as the inclined groove 6, allowing the corresponding vertical baffle 4 to slide, thereby allowing the vertical baffle 4 to slide above or below the slide plate 3, so as to achieve the function of the vertical baffle 4 not blocking packages or blocking packages.

[0053] In this embodiment, the inclined baffles 5, vertical baffles 4, and inclined baffles 5 arranged sequentially form a group, which can be numbered as first inclined baffle 5, second inclined baffle 5, first vertical baffle 4, and second vertical baffle 4. The first inclined baffle 5 and the second vertical baffle 4 located at the beginning and end are moved to the top of the slide plate 3, while the second inclined baffle 5 and the first vertical baffle 4 are moved to the bottom of the slide plate 3. At this time, a relatively wide drop opening 11 is formed between the first inclined baffle 5 and the second vertical baffle 4, which facilitates the sorting work of the high-speed sorting machine 2. When it is necessary to transport the sorted items from the sorting machine 2 to the next drop opening 11, the inclined baffle 5 adjacent to the second vertical baffle 4 is designated as the third inclined baffle 5, and the vertical baffle 4 adjacent to the third inclined baffle 5 is designated as the third vertical baffle 4. At this point, the second inclined baffle 5 and the third vertical baffle 4 are moved above the slide plate 3, and the second vertical baffle 4 and the third inclined baffle 5 are moved below the slide plate 3. This creates a larger opening 11 between the second inclined baffle 5 and the third vertical baffle 4, facilitating the sorting operation of the high-speed sorting machine 2. During this process, the inclined baffle 5 and the vertical baffle 4 can be adjusted to be positioned above or below the slide plate 3 to create the opening 11 of the required width for the sorting machine 2, further saving installation space.

[0054] In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the slide plate 3 is provided with a plurality of first driving mechanisms, which are connected one-to-one with the inclined baffles 5 in the inclined grooves 6, and are used to drive the corresponding inclined baffles 5 to move. The bottom surface of the slide plate 3 is provided with a plurality of second driving mechanisms, which are connected one-to-one with the vertical baffles 4 in the vertical grooves 7, and are used to drive the corresponding vertical baffles 4 to move.

[0055] In this embodiment, the first driving mechanism and the second driving mechanism have the same function, and can be used to drive the corresponding inclined baffle 5 to slide in the inclined groove 6 and drive the corresponding vertical baffle 4 to slide in the corresponding vertical groove 7, respectively.

[0056] In this embodiment, both the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are connected to the control unit. The control unit is used to implement automated control of the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism.

[0057] Therefore, this sorting device with automatic switching of unloading channels can increase the number of large compartments 9 that match the high-speed sorting machine 2 in a limited space environment, thereby greatly reducing express sorting costs when equipment and space are limited.

[0058] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4In some embodiments of this example, the bottom of the slide plate 3 is provided with an outlet component, which includes a plurality of outlet baffles 8. The plurality of outlet baffles 8 are evenly spaced on the slide plate 3, and a grid 9 is defined between adjacent outlet baffles 8. A plurality of vertical baffles 4 are correspondingly disposed at the outlet baffles 8, and a first channel 10 is formed between two adjacent vertical baffles 4. The first channel 10 communicates with the grid 9.

[0059] Multiple inclined baffles 5 are arranged one-to-one at the outlet baffle 8, and a second channel 12 is formed between two adjacent inclined baffles 5. The second channel 12 is connected to the grid 9.

[0060] In this embodiment, the aforementioned outlet component is used to sort and discharge packages so that they can enter the corresponding sorting packaging bags. The slots 9 formed between the plurality of adjacent outlet baffles 8 are connected one-to-one with the plurality of drop outlets 11, allowing packages in the drop outlets 11 to enter the corresponding slots 9. The first channel 10 formed between two adjacent vertical baffles 4 and the second channel 12 formed between two adjacent inclined baffles 5 are both connected to the slots 9, thereby enabling the drop outlets 11 to connect with the corresponding slots 9.

[0061] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 In some embodiments of this example, a bag support frame 13 is provided at the above-mentioned grid 9.

[0062] In this embodiment, the bag support frame 13 is used to install the packaging bag containing the package. The package can enter the bag support frame 13 through the drop opening 11 and thus enter the packaging bag.

[0063] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this example, a full bag detection photoelectric sensor 14 is provided at the above-mentioned compartment 9, and the full bag detection photoelectric sensor 14 is connected to the above-mentioned control unit.

[0064] In this embodiment, the full-bag detection photoelectric sensor 14 can detect the filling information of the packages inside the packaging bag. If it detects that the packaging bag is full, it sends this information to the control unit. After logical analysis and judgment, the control unit determines that the package is full and then controls the first and second drive mechanisms corresponding to both sides of the drop opening 11 to stop working, so that the drop opening 11 no longer performs sorting. At the same time, the control unit can control the sorting machine 2 connected to the control unit to stop sorting at the drop opening 11, thereby stopping the delivery of packages into the packaging bag.

[0065] Please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of this example, multiple command input terminals are provided at the outlet baffle 8, and the command input terminals include lock buttons 15. All of the lock buttons 15 are connected to the control unit.

[0066] In this embodiment, the command input terminal can be used to input corresponding control command information. After the corresponding packaging bag is full, the employee responsible for packing and changing the packaging bag can press the locking button 15 to send a "stop dispensing" command to the control unit. At this time, after receiving the command information, the control unit will perform logical analysis according to the preset program and determine that the information detected by the full bag detection photoelectric sensor 14 is invalid thereafter. Thus, when the staff presses the locking button 15 to pack and change the packaging bag, if the full bag detection photoelectric sensor 14 detects that the bag is not full, the control unit will still not control the sorting machine 2 and the corresponding first and second drive mechanisms to stop the sorting and dispensing of packages at the corresponding compartment 9, so as to facilitate the staff to pack and change the packaging bag normally.

[0067] Similarly, after the packaging bag is finished, the worker can press the locking button 15 again. At this time, the control unit receives a "start dispensing" command. The control unit will then perform logical analysis according to the preset program and determine whether the information detected by the full bag detection photoelectric sensor 14 is valid. Thus, after the worker presses the locking button 15, the control unit can control the sorting machine 2 and the first and second drive mechanisms corresponding to the slot 9 to work normally.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6In some embodiments of this example, the first driving mechanism includes a first cylinder 16 and a first linkage mechanism 20. One end of the first linkage mechanism 20 is connected to the corresponding inclined baffle 5, and the other end is connected to the first cylinder 16. The first cylinder 16 is mounted on the support frame 1.

[0069] In this embodiment, the first cylinder 16 is mainly used to drive the first linkage mechanism 20 to move, so that the first linkage mechanism 20 can drive the corresponding inclined baffle 5 to move, thereby realizing that the inclined baffle 5 moves above or below the slide plate 3.

[0070] Please refer to Figure 9 In some embodiments of this example, the first cylinder 16 is connected to a first air pressure control circuit 17, which is connected to the control unit.

[0071] In this embodiment, the first air pressure control circuit 17 is used to realize a circuit that controls the gas pressure of the system or a part of the system using various pressure valves. It can be used to accurately control the first air pressure cylinder to perform corresponding actions, thereby accurately controlling the first linkage mechanism 20 to drive the corresponding inclined baffle 5 to move.

[0072] Please refer to Figure 7 In some embodiments of this example, the second drive mechanism includes a second cylinder 18 and a second linkage mechanism 21. One end of the second linkage mechanism 21 is connected to the corresponding vertical baffle 4, and the other end is connected to the second cylinder 18. The second cylinder 18 is mounted on the support frame 1.

[0073] In this embodiment, the second cylinder 18 is mainly used to drive the second linkage mechanism 21 to move, so that the second linkage mechanism 21 can drive the corresponding vertical baffle 4 to move, thereby realizing that the vertical baffle 4 moves above or below the slide plate 3.

[0074] Please refer to Figure 9 In some embodiments of this example, the second cylinder 18 is connected to a second air pressure control circuit 19, which is connected to the control unit.

[0075] In this embodiment, the second pneumatic control circuit 19 is used to realize a circuit that controls the gas pressure of the system or a part of the system using various pressure valves. It can be used to accurately control the second pneumatic cylinder to perform corresponding actions, thereby accurately controlling the second linkage mechanism 21 to drive the corresponding vertical baffle 4 to move.

[0076] It should be noted that the first pneumatic control circuit 17, the first pneumatic cylinder, and the connection between the first pneumatic cylinder and the first pneumatic control circuit 17 are all existing technologies; the second pneumatic control circuit 19, the second pneumatic cylinder, and the connection between the second pneumatic cylinder and the second pneumatic control circuit 19 are also existing technologies. Therefore, they will not be described further here. If anything is unclear, please refer to the existing technologies.

[0077] In some embodiments of this example, the sorting machine 2 is connected to the control unit.

[0078] In this embodiment, the sorting machine 2 is connected to the control unit, and the operation of the sorting machine 2 can be automatically controlled by the control unit.

[0079] It should be noted that the aforementioned control unit is an integrated circuit chip. It is a small but complete microcomputer system that integrates a central processing unit (CPU) with data processing capabilities, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), multiple I / O ports and interrupt system, timer / counter and other functions (and may also include display driver circuit, pulse width modulation circuit, analog multiplexer, A / D converter and other circuits) onto a single silicon chip using very large-scale integrated circuit technology. It is widely used in the field of industrial control.

[0080] In use, the inclined baffles 5, vertical baffles 4, and inclined baffles 5 arranged sequentially are grouped together and numbered as first inclined baffle 5, second inclined baffle 5, first vertical baffle 4, and second vertical baffle 4. The first and second inclined baffles 5 and 4, located at the beginning and end, are moved above the slide plate 3, while simultaneously moving the second inclined baffle 5 and the first vertical baffle 4 below the slide plate 3. This creates a wider drop opening 11 between the first inclined baffle 5 and the second vertical baffle 4, facilitating the sorting operation of the high-speed sorting machine 2. When it is necessary to convey the sorted items from the sorting machine 2 to the next drop opening 11, the inclined baffle 5 adjacent to the second vertical baffle 4 is designated as the third inclined baffle 5, and the vertical baffle 4 adjacent to the third inclined baffle 5 is designated as the third vertical baffle 4. At this point, the second inclined baffle 5 and the third vertical baffle 4 are moved above the slide plate 3, and the second vertical baffle 4 and the third inclined baffle 5 are moved below the slide plate 3. This creates a larger opening 11 between the second inclined baffle 5 and the third vertical baffle 4, facilitating the sorting operation of the high-speed sorting machine 2. During this process, the inclined baffle 5 and the vertical baffle 4 can be adjusted to be positioned above or below the slide plate 3 to create the opening 11 of the required width for the sorting machine 2, further saving installation space.

[0081] In summary, embodiments of the present invention provide a sorting device capable of automatically switching unloading channels, including a support frame 1, a sorting assembly, a drop-out 11 assembly, and a control unit. The support frame 1 is used to install and support other components. The sorting assembly is mainly used for sorting express parcels. The drop-out 11 assembly is mainly used to provide different drop-outs 11, so that the sorting assembly can sort express parcels into different drop-outs 11. The control unit can realize automatic control of the drop-out 11 assembly. The sorting assembly includes a sorting machine 2 mounted on the support frame 1. The drop-out 11 assembly includes a slide plate 3, multiple parallel vertical baffles, and multiple parallel inclined baffles 5. The slide plate 3 is inclinedly mounted on the support frame 1, and the sorting machine 2 is mounted above the slide plate 3. The multiple vertical baffles 4 and multiple inclined baffles 5 are arranged side-by-side and intersecting on the slide plate 3, with adjacent vertical baffles 4 and inclined baffles 5 forming an angle. In the aforementioned drop-out assembly 11, the slide plate 3 is used to transport packages sorted by the sorting machine 2. The slide plate 3 is tilted on the support frame 1, allowing the packages to slide under gravity. The aforementioned parallel vertical baffles 4 can interlock with the parallel inclined baffles 5 to form drop-outs 11 that are adapted to the width of the high-speed sorting machine 2. After the sorting machine 2 is placed above the slide plate 3, the sorted packages can be placed at the corresponding drop-outs 11 for easy sorting and packaging in the next step. The slide plate 3 has multiple inclined grooves 6, and the inclined baffles 5 are correspondingly arranged within each of these grooves 6 and can slide freely along them. The slide plate 3 also has multiple vertical grooves 7, and the vertical baffles 4 are correspondingly arranged within each of these vertical grooves 7 and can slide freely along them. The aforementioned inclined groove 6 is mainly used to install the inclined baffle 5, allowing the inclined baffle 5 to slide only along the corresponding inclined groove 6. This allows the inclined baffle 5 to slide below the slide plate 3, thus disabling its function of blocking packages. Simultaneously, it can also allow the inclined baffle 5 to slide above the slide plate 3, enabling it to function as a package blocker. Similarly, the aforementioned vertical groove 7 functions similarly to the inclined groove 6, allowing its corresponding vertical baffle 4 to slide, thus allowing the vertical baffle 4 to slide above or below the slide plate 3, achieving the dual functions of either preventing or blocking packages. The inclined baffles 5 and vertical baffles 4 arranged in sequence form a group, which can be numbered as the first inclined baffle 5, the second inclined baffle 5, the first vertical baffle 4, and the second vertical baffle 4. The first inclined baffle 5 and the second vertical baffle 4 located at the beginning and end are moved to the top of the slide plate 3, and at the same time, the two inclined baffles 5 and the first vertical baffle 4 are moved to the bottom of the slide plate 3. At this time, a relatively wide drop opening 11 can be formed between the first inclined baffle 5 and the second vertical baffle 4, which facilitates the sorting work of the high-speed sorting machine 2.When the sorted items from the sorting machine 2 need to be conveyed to the next drop opening 11, the inclined baffle 5 adjacent to the second vertical baffle 4 is designated as the third inclined baffle 5, and the vertical baffle 4 adjacent to the third inclined baffle 5 is designated as the third vertical baffle 4. At this time, the second inclined baffle 5 and the third vertical baffle 4 are moved above the slide plate 3, and the second vertical baffle 4 and the third inclined baffle 5 are moved below the slide plate 3. A larger drop opening 11 can be formed between the second inclined baffle 5 and the third vertical baffle 4 to facilitate the sorting operation of the high-speed sorting machine 2. During the above process, the inclined baffle 5 and the vertical baffle 4 can be adjusted to be positioned above or below the slide plate 3 to create the drop opening 11 of the required width for the sorting machine 2, further saving installation space. The bottom surface of the slide plate 3 is provided with multiple first drive mechanisms, each of which is connected to a corresponding inclined baffle 5 within the inclined groove 6 to drive the corresponding inclined baffle 5. The bottom surface of the aforementioned sliding plate 3 is equipped with multiple second drive mechanisms, each of which is connected one-to-one with a vertical baffle 4 within the aforementioned vertical groove 7, driving the corresponding vertical baffle 4 to move. The aforementioned first and second drive mechanisms function identically, respectively driving the corresponding inclined baffle 5 to slide within the inclined groove 6 and driving the corresponding vertical baffle 4 to slide within the corresponding vertical groove 7. Both the first and second drive mechanisms are connected to the aforementioned control unit. The control unit is used to automate the control of the first and second drive mechanisms. Therefore, this sorting device with automatically switching unloading channels can increase the number of large compartments 9 matching the high-speed sorting machine 2 in limited space environments, thereby significantly reducing express sorting costs under conditions of equipment and space constraints.

[0082] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Various modifications and variations can be made to the present invention by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting device capable of automatically switching unloading channels, characterized in that, It includes a support frame, a sorting assembly, a drop-out assembly, and a control unit, wherein the sorting assembly includes a sorting machine mounted on the support frame; The drop-out assembly includes a slide plate, multiple parallel vertical baffles, and multiple parallel inclined baffles. The slide plate is inclinedly mounted on the support frame, and the sorting machine is mounted above the slide plate. The multiple vertical baffles and multiple inclined baffles are arranged side by side and intersecting on the slide plate, with adjacent vertical baffles and inclined baffles forming an angle. The slide plate has multiple inclined grooves, and the inclined baffles are correspondingly arranged in the inclined grooves and can slide freely along the inclined grooves. The slide plate also has multiple vertical grooves, and the vertical baffles are correspondingly arranged in the vertical grooves and can slide freely along the vertical grooves. The bottom surface of the skateboard is provided with a plurality of first drive mechanisms, and the plurality of first drive mechanisms are connected one-to-one with the inclined baffles in the plurality of inclined grooves to drive the corresponding inclined baffles to move. The bottom surface of the skateboard is provided with a plurality of second drive mechanisms, and the plurality of second drive mechanisms are connected one-to-one with the vertical baffles in the plurality of vertical slots to drive the vertical baffles corresponding to them to move. Both the first drive mechanism and the second drive mechanism are connected to the control unit.

2. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the slide is provided with an outlet component, which includes multiple outlet baffles. The multiple outlet baffles are evenly spaced on the slide, and a grid is defined between adjacent outlet baffles. Multiple vertical baffles are arranged one-to-one at the outlet baffle, and a first channel is formed between two adjacent vertical baffles. The first channel is connected to the grid opening. Multiple inclined baffles are arranged one-to-one at the outlet baffle, and a second channel is formed between two adjacent inclined baffles, which is connected to the grid opening.

3. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 2, characterized in that, A bag support frame is provided at the compartment.

4. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 2, characterized in that, A full-bag detection photoelectric sensor is installed at the compartment, and the full-bag detection photoelectric sensor is connected to the control unit.

5. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 2, characterized in that, The outlet baffle is equipped with multiple command input terminals, each including a lock button, and all of the lock buttons are connected to the control unit.

6. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that, The first drive mechanism includes a first cylinder and a first linkage mechanism. One end of the first linkage mechanism is connected to the corresponding inclined baffle, and the other end is connected to the first cylinder. The first cylinder is mounted on the support frame.

7. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 6, characterized in that, The first cylinder is connected to a first air pressure control circuit, which is connected to the control unit.

8. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 6, characterized in that, The second drive mechanism includes a second cylinder and a second linkage mechanism. One end of the second linkage mechanism is connected to the corresponding vertical baffle, and the other end is connected to the second cylinder. The second cylinder is mounted on the support frame.

9. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 8, characterized in that, The second cylinder is connected to a second air pressure control circuit, which is connected to the control unit.

10. The sorting device with automatically switchable unloading channels according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting machine is connected to the control unit.

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