Sorting system and sorting method

Abstract

The application discloses a sorting system and a sorting method. The sorting system comprises at least one sorting subsystem. The sorting subsystem comprises at least one feeding module and at least two sorting modules. The sorting module comprises a sorting input, a sorting line connected with the sorting input and a sorting output connected with the sorting line. The sorting inputs of the at least two sorting modules are connected with the at least one feeding module. Among the at least two sorting modules, the sorting input in one sorting module is connected with the sorting output in another sorting module, and the sorting output in one sorting module is connected with the sorting input in another sorting module. That is, the feeding module can feed multiple sorting modules at the same time, multiple sorting modules can sort multiple parcels at the same time, and multiple sorting modules can transport parcels to each other, so that multiple sorting modules are combined in a serial-parallel manner, which can not only improve the sorting efficiency, but also increase the sorting flow direction.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of logistics sorting, in particular to a sorting system and a sorting method. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the logistics industry, express sorting is a very important link. In the sorting system, two or more sets of the same or similar sorting modules are used for sorting. The prior art usually combines multiple sorting modules in a serial (i.e. in series) or parallel (i.e. in parallel) manner. For example, the serial manner can be to arrange multiple sorting modules in a row to sort multiple packages, which can increase the sorting flow of the sorting system, but the number of sorting modules increases, and the sorting capacity of the sorting system does not change, thereby reducing the sorting efficiency of the sorting system. The parallel manner can be to arrange multiple sorting modules in multiple rows to sort multiple packages at the same time, which can improve the sorting efficiency of the sorting system, but the number of sorting modules increases, and the sorting flow of the sorting system does not change, thereby reducing the sorting flow of the sorting system. That is, the sorting system of the prior art combines multiple sorting modules in a serial or parallel manner, which has the problems of low sorting efficiency or less sorting flow. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application provides a sorting system and a sorting method to solve the problem of low sorting efficiency or less sorting flow of the sorting system of the prior art.

[0004] In one aspect, the present application provides a sorting system, comprising: at least one sorting subsystem;

[0005] The sorting subsystem comprises at least one feeding module and at least two sorting modules;

[0006] The sorting module comprises a sorting input, a sorting line connected to the sorting input, and a sorting output connected to the sorting line;

[0007] The sorting input of at least two sorting modules is connected to at least one feeding module;

[0008] In at least two sorting modules, the sorting input in one sorting module is connected to the sorting output in another sorting module, and the sorting output in one sorting module is connected to the sorting input in another sorting module.

[0009] In some possible implementations, the sorting subsystem comprises one feeding module and two sorting modules;

[0010] The sorting input of two sorting modules is connected to the feeding module;

[0011] The sorting input of one of the sorting modules is docked with the sorting output of the other sorting module, and the sorting output of one of the sorting modules is docked with the sorting input of the other sorting module.

[0012] In some possible implementation manners, the feeder module comprises a feeder input, and a feeder redirection piece docked with the feeder input;

[0013] The feeder redirection piece is docked with the sorting input.

[0014] In some possible implementation manners, the number of the feeder modules is at least two; each of the feeder modules is docked with the sorting input of at least two of the sorting modules.

[0015] In some possible implementation manners, the sorting subsystem comprises two feeder modules and two sorting modules;

[0016] Each of the feeder modules is docked with the sorting input of two of the sorting modules.

[0017] The sorting input of one of the sorting modules is docked with the sorting output of the other sorting module, and the sorting output of one of the sorting modules is docked with the sorting input of the other sorting module.

[0018] In some possible implementation manners, the feeder module comprises a feeder input, a feeder redirection piece docked with the feeder input, and a feeder output docked with one end of the feeder redirection piece;

[0019] The feeder redirection piece and the feeder output in each of the feeder modules are docked with the sorting input of two of the sorting modules.

[0020] In some possible implementation manners, the number of the sorting subsystems is at least two; the sorting subsystems further comprise a transfer output docked with the feeder module;

[0021] The transfer output of one of the sorting subsystems is docked with the sorting input of the other sorting subsystem, and the sorting input of one of the sorting subsystems is docked with the transfer output of the other sorting subsystem.

[0022] In some possible implementation manners, in one of the sorting modules, both ends of the sorting line are docked with the sorting input.

[0023] In some possible implementations, one of the sorting modules has a sorting redirecting element on the sorting line, and the sorting output element is connected to the sorting redirecting element.

[0024] In another aspect, the application further provides a sorting method applied to the sorting system, and the method comprises:

[0025] The feeding module transports the plurality of packages to the sorting input elements of the at least two sorting modules respectively;

[0026] The sorting input element transports the package to the sorting line, and the sorting line sorts the package;

[0027] If the package does not meet the preset sorting condition, the sorting line transports the package to the sorting output element, and the sorting output element transports the package to the sorting input element of another sorting module.

[0028] The sorting system provided by the application comprises at least one sorting subsystem. The sorting subsystem comprises at least one feeding module and at least two sorting modules. The sorting module comprises a sorting input element, a sorting line connected to the sorting input element, and a sorting output element connected to the sorting line. The sorting input elements of the at least two sorting modules are connected to the at least one feeding module. The sorting input element in one of the at least two sorting modules is connected to the sorting output element in another sorting module, and the sorting output element in one of the at least two sorting modules is connected to the sorting input element in another sorting module. That is, the feeding module of the application can feed multiple sorting modules at the same time, multiple sorting modules can sort multiple packages at the same time, multiple sorting modules can be used in parallel, multiple packages can be transported between multiple sorting modules, the sorting flow direction in each sorting module can be different, multiple sorting modules can be used in series, and multiple sorting modules can be used in series and parallel, which can not only improve the sorting efficiency but also increase the sorting flow direction. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0029] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the application, the drawings needed in the embodiment description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort.

[0030] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the sorting system provided by the first embodiment of the application;

[0031] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the sorting system provided by the second embodiment of the application;

[0032] Figure 3 FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of a sorting system according to a third embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 4 FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of a sorting system according to a fourth embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 5 FIG. 5 is a flow chart of a sorting method according to an embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described in connection with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some of the embodiments of the present application, but not all the embodiments of the present application. Based on the embodiments of the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0036] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer" and the like are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element indicated must have a particular orientation, be constructed and operated in a particular orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present application. In addition, the terms "first", "second" are only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited.

[0037] In the description of the present application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "mounting", "connection", "connection" should be understood broadly, for example, it can be fixed connection, or detachable connection, or integral connection; it can be mechanical connection, or electrical connection or can communicate with each other; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the present application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0038] The sorting system of the present application can be applied in a sorting site, for example, a delivery transfer station. The feeding module of the present application can feed multiple sorting modules at the same time, and the multiple sorting modules can sort multiple packages at the same time, realizing the combined use of multiple sorting modules in a parallel manner, and the multiple sorting modules can transport packages to each other, the sorting flow direction in each sorting module can be different, realizing the combined use of multiple sorting modules in a serial manner, thereby realizing the combined use of multiple sorting modules in a serial-parallel manner, which not only can improve the sorting efficiency, but also can increase the sorting flow direction.

[0039] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 The sorting system provided in the embodiments of the present application comprises at least one sorting subsystem 100.

[0040] The sorting subsystem 100 comprises at least one feeding module 1 and at least two sorting modules 2.

[0041] The sorting module 2 comprises a sorting input 21, a sorting line 22 connected with the sorting input 21, and a sorting output 23 connected with the sorting line 22.

[0042] The sorting input 21 of each of the at least two sorting modules 2 is connected with the at least one feeding module 1.

[0043] In the at least two sorting modules 2, the sorting input 21 in one sorting module 2 is connected with the sorting output 23 in another sorting module 2, and the sorting output 23 in one sorting module 2 is connected with the sorting input 21 in another sorting module 2.

[0044] It should be noted that the sorting inputs 21 of at least two sorting modules 2 are all connected with at least one feeder module 1, the feeder module 1 can transport a plurality of packages to the sorting inputs 21 of a plurality of sorting modules 2 respectively, and the sorting inputs 21 can transport the packages to the sorting line 22 for sorting. That is, one feeder module 1 can simultaneously supply a plurality of sorting modules 2, and a plurality of sorting modules 2 can simultaneously sort a plurality of packages, so that the plurality of sorting modules 2 can be combined in parallel, and the sorting efficiency of the sorting system can be improved. In addition, the sorting input 21 in one sorting module 2 is connected with the sorting output 23 in another sorting module 2, and the sorting output 23 in one sorting module 2 is connected with the sorting input 21 in another sorting module 2, and the sorting output 23 in one sorting module 2 can transport the package to the sorting input 21 of another sorting module 2. That is, the plurality of sorting modules 2 can transport the packages to each other, and the sorting flow directions of the plurality of sorting modules 2 can be different. When the package in one sorting module 2 does not match the sorting flow direction of the sorting module 2, the package can be transported to the sorting module 2 with a sorting flow direction matching the package, so as to complete the sorting of the package, and the plurality of sorting modules 2 can be combined in series, so as to increase the sorting flow direction of the entire sorting system. That is, the plurality of sorting modules 2 can be combined in series and parallel, that is, in series and parallel, so as to improve the sorting efficiency and increase the sorting flow direction.

[0045] In addition, the plurality of sorting modules 2 in the prior art sorting system are combined in series, and when one of the plurality of sorting modules 2 has a problem, the entire sorting system cannot be used, which reduces the reliability of the sorting system. However, the plurality of sorting modules 2 in the present application are combined in series and parallel, so that even if one of the plurality of sorting modules 2 has a problem, the other modules can still be used normally, thereby improving the reliability of the sorting system.

[0046] In this embodiment, the sorting line 22 can include a transportation device, a sorting device, and a plurality of sorting pockets, etc. Each sorting pocket can correspond to one sorting flow direction, the transportation device can transport the package to the position of the sorting device, and the sorting device can sort the package to a specified sorting pocket in the plurality of sorting pockets.

[0047] In addition, the transportation device can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a roller conveyor, or a chain conveyor, as long as it can transport the package, which is not limited in the present application. The sorting device can be a robot, a cross-belt sorter, or a push-arm sorter, as long as it can sort the package, which is not limited in the present application.

[0048] In this embodiment, the sorting input 21 and the sorting output 23 can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a roller wheel conveyor or a chain conveyor, as long as it is an mechanism capable of transporting packages, which is not limited in the present application.

[0049] In some embodiments, referring to Figure 1 , the sorting subsystem 100 comprises one feeding module 1 and two sorting modules 2. The sorting input 21 of each of the two sorting modules 2 is connected to the feeding module 1, the sorting input 21 of one of the two sorting modules 2 is connected to the sorting output 23 of the other sorting module 2, and the sorting output 23 of one of the two sorting modules 2 is connected to the sorting input 21 of the other sorting module 2. That is, one feeding module 1 can simultaneously feed two sorting modules 2, and the two sorting modules 2 can simultaneously sort multiple packages, so that multiple sorting modules 2 can be used in parallel, which can improve the sorting efficiency of the sorting system. In addition, the two sorting modules 2 can also transport packages to each other, and the sorting flow directions of the two sorting modules 2 can be different, so that the two sorting modules 2 can be used in series, which can increase the sorting flow direction of the entire sorting system. That is, the two sorting modules 2 can be used in series and parallel, which not only improves the sorting efficiency, but also increases the sorting flow direction.

[0050] In addition, the combination of one feeding module 1 and two sorting modules 2 of the sorting subsystem 100 is the minimum number of the present application that can be used in series and parallel.

[0051] Of course, the number of sorting modules 2 can also be other numbers, such as three or four, and in each adjacent two sorting modules 2, the sorting input 21 of one sorting module 2 is connected to the sorting output 23 of the other sorting module 2, and the sorting output 23 of one sorting module 2 is connected to the sorting input 21 of the other sorting module 2. The present application is not limited here.

[0052] In this embodiment, referring to Figure 1 , the feeding module 1 comprises a feeding input 11 and a feeding redirection 12 connected to the feeding input 11, and the feeding redirection 12 is connected to the sorting input 21. The feeding input 11 can transport multiple packages to the feeding redirection 12, the feeding redirection 12 can change the transport direction of the multiple packages, and the feeding redirection 12 is connected to the sorting input 21 of the two sorting modules 2, so that the multiple packages can be transported to the sorting input 21 of the two sorting modules 2 respectively, so that one feeding module 1 can simultaneously feed two sorting modules 2, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of the sorting system.

[0053] In this embodiment, the feeding input 11 can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a roller wheel conveyor or a chain conveyor, as long as it is an institution that can transport packages, which is not limited in this application. The feeding redirection 12 can be a swing wheel or a ball module belt, as long as it is an institution that can change the direction of package transportation, which is not limited in this application.

[0054] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 1 , a chute 4 can also be provided between the feeding redirection 12 and the sorting input 21. The feeding redirection 12 changes the direction of package transportation and transports the package to the chute 4. The package slides on the chute 4 to the sorting input 21 to increase the smoothness of package transfer.

[0055] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 2 , the number of feeding modules 1 is at least two; each feeding module 1 respectively interfaces with the sorting input 21 in at least two sorting modules 2. That is, each feeding module 1 can simultaneously feed multiple sorting modules 2 to improve feeding efficiency, thereby further improving sorting efficiency.

[0056] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 , the sorting subsystem 100 includes two feeding modules 1 and two sorting modules 2. Each feeding module 1 respectively interfaces with the sorting input 21 in two sorting modules 2. Among the two sorting modules 2, the sorting input 21 in one sorting module 2 interfaces with the sorting output 23 in the other sorting module 2, and the sorting output 23 in one sorting module 2 interfaces with the sorting input 21 in the other sorting module 2. That is, one feeding module 1 can simultaneously feed two sorting modules 2, and the other feeding module 1 can also simultaneously feed two sorting modules 2 to improve feeding efficiency. Two sorting modules 2 can simultaneously sort multiple packages, realize the parallel combination of multiple sorting modules 2, and improve the sorting efficiency of the sorting system. In addition, two sorting modules 2 can also transport packages to each other. The sorting flow direction of the two sorting modules 2 can be different sorting flow directions, realizing the serial combination of two sorting modules 2, which can increase the sorting flow direction of the entire sorting system. That is, the application can realize the serial-parallel combination of two sorting modules 2, and two feeding modules 1 simultaneously feed two sorting modules 2, which not only can further improve the sorting efficiency, but also can increase the sorting flow direction.

[0057] Of course, the number of feeding modules 1 can also be other numbers, such as three or four, and each feeding module 1 respectively interfaces with the sorting input 21 in two sorting modules 2. The application does not limit this.

[0058] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2The feeding module 1 includes a feeding input 11, a feeding redirection 12 that interfaces with the feeding input 11, and a feeding output 13 that interfaces with one end of the feeding redirection 12. The feeding redirection 12 and the feeding output 13 in each feeding module 1 respectively interface with the sorting input 21 in two sorting modules 2. That is, the feeding input 11 can transport a plurality of packages to the feeding redirection 12, the feeding redirection 12 can change the transport direction of the plurality of packages, the feeding redirection 12 can transport the plurality of packages to the sorting input 21 of one sorting module 2, and the feeding output 13, and the feeding output 13 can transport the packages to the sorting input 21 of another sorting module 2, so that the plurality of packages can be transported to the sorting input 21 of two sorting modules 2, and two feeding modules 1 can simultaneously feed two sorting modules 2 to improve the feeding efficiency and further improve the sorting efficiency of the sorting system.

[0059] In this embodiment, the feeding input 11 and the feeding output 13 can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a roller conveyor, or a chain conveyor, as long as it is a mechanism that can transport packages, which is not limited in the present application. The feeding redirection 12 can be a pendulum or a ball module belt, as long as it is a mechanism that can change the transport direction of the packages, which is not limited in the present application.

[0060] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 2 A chute 4 can also be provided between the feeding redirection 12 and the feeding output 13. The feeding redirection 12 changes the transport direction of the packages and transports the packages to the chute 4. The packages slide on the chute 4 to the feeding output 13 to increase the smoothness of the package transfer.

[0061] In some embodiments, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The number of sorting subsystems 100 is at least two. The sorting subsystem 100 further includes a connection output 3 that interfaces with the feeding module 1. The connection output 3 in one sorting subsystem 100 interfaces with the sorting input 21 in another sorting subsystem 100, and the sorting input 21 in one sorting subsystem 100 interfaces with the connection output 3 in another sorting subsystem 100.

[0062] That is, one sorting subsystem 100 can transport the parcels to the feeder module 1, and the feeder module 1 can transport the parcels to the docking output 3, and the docking output 3 can transport the parcels to the sorting input 21 of another sorting subsystem 100. Therefore, the multiple sorting subsystems 100 can transport the parcels to each other. This not only can improve the feeding efficiency of the whole sorting system, but also can make the multiple sorting subsystems 100 sort multiple parcels at the same time, so as to improve the sorting efficiency of the whole sorting system and increase the sorting flow of the whole sorting system. In addition, the multiple sorting subsystems 100 can communicate with each other, so that the parcels can flow among the multiple sorting subsystems 100, thereby improving the reliability and flexibility of the sorting system. Meanwhile, the multiple sorting modules 2 in each sorting subsystem 100 are combined in a serial-parallel manner, which can further improve the sorting efficiency and increase the sorting flow.

[0063] In this embodiment, the docking output 3 can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a roller wheel conveyor or a chain conveyor, as long as it can transport the parcels, which is not limited in the present application.

[0064] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The number of the sorting subsystems 100 can be two. The docking output 3 in one sorting subsystem 100 is connected with the sorting input 21 in another sorting subsystem 100, and the sorting input 21 in one sorting subsystem 100 is connected with the docking output 3 in another sorting subsystem 100. The sorting subsystem 100 can be the same as the sorting subsystem 100 in the above embodiment, which includes one feeder module 1 and two sorting modules 2, or two feeder modules 1 and two sorting modules 2, which is not described herein again.

[0065] Of course, the number of the sorting subsystems 100 can also be other numbers, such as three or four. In each adjacent two sorting subsystems 100, the docking output 3 in one sorting subsystem 100 is connected with the sorting input 21 in another sorting subsystem 100, and the sorting input 21 in one sorting subsystem 100 is connected with the docking output 3 in another sorting subsystem 100. The present application is not limited herein.

[0066] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The feeder module 1 can include a feeder input 11 and a feeder redirection 12 connected with the feeder input 11, and the docking output 3 is connected with the feeder redirection 12. The feeder input 11 in one sorting subsystem 100 can transport multiple parcels to the feeder redirection 12, and the feeder redirection 12 can change the transport direction of the multiple parcels and transport the multiple parcels to two sorting modules 2 and the docking output 3, and the docking output 3 can transport the parcels to another sorting subsystem 100.

[0067] In this embodiment, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the connecting output 3 and the supply piece redirection piece 12 can also be provided with a chute 4. After the supply piece redirection piece 12 changes the transport direction of the package, the package is transported to the chute 4, and the package slides on the chute 4 to the connecting output 3, so as to increase the flow of the package transfer.

[0068] In some embodiments, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , in one sorting module 2, both ends of the sorting line 22 are connected with the sorting input 21. That is, a closed loop is formed between the sorting line 22 and the sorting input 21. When the number of packages on the sorting line 22 is too large to be processed, the sorting line 22 can transport the packages to the sorting input 21 again, and the sorting input 21 can transport the packages to the sorting line 22 again, so as to shorten the sorting time of multiple packages and further improve the sorting efficiency.

[0069] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , in one sorting module 2, the sorting line 22 has a sorting redirection piece 24, and the sorting output 23 is connected with the sorting redirection piece 24. The sorting redirection piece 24 can be located downstream of the sorting device along the transport direction of the package. When the package passes through the sorting device without being sorted by the sorting device, the sorting redirection piece 24 can not change the transport direction of the package, and directly transport the package to the sorting input 21 for backflow of the package. Alternatively, the sorting redirection piece 24 can change the transport direction of the package and transport the package to the sorting output 23, and the sorting output 23 can transport the package to another sorting module 2. Not only the backflow of the package can be realized, but also the circulation of the package in multiple sorting modules 2 can be realized, so as to improve the sorting efficiency and increase the sorting flow.

[0070] In this embodiment, please refer to Figures 1 to 4 , the sorting output 23 and the sorting redirection piece 24 can also be provided with a chute 4. After the sorting redirection piece 24 changes the transport direction of the package, the package is transported to the chute 4, and the package slides on the chute 4 to the sorting output 23, so as to increase the flow of the package transfer.

[0071] In this embodiment, the sorting redirection piece 24 can be a balance wheel or a ball module belt. As long as it is a mechanism that can change the transport direction of the package, it is not limited in the present application.

[0072] In some embodiments, the supply module 1 can also be provided with a detection member, which can be located on the supply input member 11, for detecting the sorting address of the package located on the supply input member 11, or counting the number of packages located on the supply input member 11, and then the supply redirection member 12 can transport the package to the specified sorting module 2 according to the sorting address of the package or the number of packages, so as to maximize the sorting efficiency of each sorting module 2.

[0073] In addition, a plurality of detection members can also be provided in the sorting module 2, i.e. the sorting input member 21, the sorting line 22 and / or the sorting output member 23, to detect the package multiple times to improve the detection accuracy of the package.

[0074] In this embodiment, the detection member can be a code scanning camera, a photoelectric sensor or a laser sensor, as long as it is a mechanism capable of detecting the sorting address or counting the number of packages, which is not limited in the present application.

[0075] The operation process of the sorting system of the present application will be described below by taking a sorting subsystem 100 including one supply module 1 and two sorting modules 2 as an example:

[0076] The supply module 1 transports a plurality of packages to the sorting input members 21 of the two sorting modules 2, respectively;

[0077] The sorting input member 21 transports the package to the sorting line 22, and the sorting line 22 sorts the package;

[0078] If the package does not meet the preset sorting condition, which can refer to that the number of packages on the sorting line 22 exceeds a specified number or the packages on the sorting line 22 do not match the sorting flow direction of the sorting line 22, the sorting line 22 transports the package to the sorting input member 21 of the same sorting module 2, or transports the package to the sorting output member 23, and the sorting output member 23 transports the package to the sorting input member 21 of the other sorting module 2.

[0079] Please refer to Figure 5 Based on the above sorting system, the present application also provides a sorting method applied to the above sorting system, which includes the following steps:

[0080] Step S1, the supply module 1 transports a plurality of packages to the sorting input members 21 of at least two sorting modules 2, respectively;

[0081] Step S2, the sorting input member 21 transports the package to the sorting line 22, and the sorting line 22 sorts the package;

[0082] Step S3, if the package does not meet the preset sorting condition, the sorting line 22 transports the package to the sorting output piece 23, and the sorting output piece 23 transports the package to the sorting input piece 21 of another sorting module 2.

[0083] It should be noted that the preset sorting condition can refer to that the package on the sorting line 22 does not match the sorting flow direction of the sorting line 22. That is, one supply piece module 1 can supply pieces to multiple sorting modules 2 at the same time, and multiple sorting modules 2 can sort multiple packages at the same time, so that multiple sorting modules 2 can be used in parallel, which can improve the sorting efficiency of the sorting system. In addition, multiple sorting modules 2 can transport packages to each other, and the sorting flow directions of multiple sorting modules 2 can be different sorting flow directions. When the package in one sorting module 2 does not match the sorting flow direction of the sorting module 2, the package can be transported to another sorting module 2 whose sorting flow direction matches the package, so as to complete the sorting of the package, and multiple sorting modules 2 can be used in series, which can increase the sorting flow direction of the entire sorting system. That is, the present application can realize the combination of multiple sorting modules 2 in series and parallel, that is, in series and parallel, which can not only improve the sorting efficiency, but also increase the sorting flow direction.

[0084] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own emphasis, and the parts not described in detail in a certain embodiment can be referred to the detailed description of other embodiments above, which will not be repeated here.

[0085] In specific implementation, each of the above components or structures can be implemented as an independent entity, or can be combined as the same or several entities, and the specific implementation of each of the above components or structures can be referred to the previous embodiments, which will not be repeated here.

[0086] The above describes in detail the sorting system and the sorting method provided by the embodiments of the present application. The principle and implementation mode of the present application are described by applying specific examples, and the above embodiment is only used to help understand the method and the core idea of the present application. Meanwhile, for those skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, the specific implementation mode and application range can be changed, and the above description should not be understood as the limitation of the present application.

Claims

1. A sorting system characterized by, Comprising: at least one sorting subsystem; the sorting subsystem comprises at least one feeder module and at least two sorting modules; the sorting modules have corresponding sorting directions; the sorting module comprises a sorting input, a sorting line which is connected to the sorting input, and a sorting output which is connected to the sorting line; the sorting line is used to transport packages and sort the packages to the sorting output of the corresponding specified sorting direction; the sorting input of at least two sorting modules is connected to at least one feeder module; in at least two sorting modules, the sorting input of one sorting module is connected to the sorting output of another sorting module, and the sorting output of one sorting module is connected to the sorting input of another sorting module.

2. The sorting system of claim 1, wherein, the sorting subsystem comprises one feeder module and two sorting modules; the sorting input of two sorting modules is connected to the feeder module; in two sorting modules, the sorting input of one sorting module is connected to the sorting output of another sorting module, and the sorting output of one sorting module is connected to the sorting input of another sorting module.

3. The sorting system of claim 2, wherein, the feeder module comprises a feeder input, and a feeder redirection connected to the feeder input; the feeder redirection is connected to the sorting input.

4. The sorting system of claim 1, wherein, the number of feeder modules is at least two; each feeder module is connected to the sorting input of at least two sorting modules.

5. The sorting system of claim 4, wherein, the sorting subsystem comprises two feeder modules and two sorting modules; each feeder module is connected to the sorting input of two sorting modules; in two sorting modules, the sorting input of one sorting module is connected to the sorting output of another sorting module, and the sorting output of one sorting module is connected to the sorting input of another sorting module.

6. The sorting system of claim 5, wherein, the feeder module comprises a feeder input, a feeder redirection connected to the feeder input, and a feeder output connected to one end of the feeder redirection; the feeder redirection and the feeder output in each feeder module are connected to the sorting input of two sorting modules.

7. The sorting system of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, the number of sorting subsystems is at least two; the sorting subsystem further comprises a transfer output connected to the feeder module; in at least two sorting subsystems, the transfer output of one sorting subsystem is connected to the sorting input of another sorting subsystem, and the sorting input of one sorting subsystem is connected to the transfer output of another sorting subsystem.

8. The sorting system of any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein, in one sorting module, both ends of the sorting line are connected to the sorting input.

9. The sorting system of claim 8, wherein, in one sorting module, the sorting line has a sorting redirection, and the sorting output is connected to the sorting redirection.

10. A sorting method, characterized by, The method is applied to the sorting system as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 9, and the method comprises: The feeding module transports a plurality of packages to the sorting inputs of at least two sorting modules respectively; The sorting inputs transport the packages to the sorting lines, and the sorting lines sort the packages; If the packages do not meet the preset sorting condition, the sorting lines transport the packages to the sorting outputs, and the sorting outputs transport the packages to the sorting inputs of another sorting module.

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