Automatic sorting grid introduction, centralized package building system and centralized package building method

Abstract

The present application discloses an automatic ejection sorting grid, a centralized package building system and a centralized package building method. The automatic ejection sorting grid includes a support member, an ejection member and a driving member. The support member includes a bracket and two baffles connected to the bracket. The ejection member includes a push plate located between the two baffles and movably connected to the baffles, and a driven plate connected to the push plate and spaced apart. The support member, the push plate and the driven plate define a accommodating cavity. The accommodating cavity can accommodate parcels transferred by the sorting device. The driving member is installed on the support member and connected to the ejection member. It can drive the push plate and the driven plate to move along a preset ejection direction so that the push plate pushes the parcels located in the accommodating cavity onto a conveyor. The conveyor can transport the parcels to a preset centralized package building position for centralized package building. There is no need for manual running back and forth between multiple sorting grids, and no need for manual bag changing operations in the sorting grids. The package building operation process can be simplified and the package building efficiency can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of logistics equipment, and in particular to an automatic sorting grid push-out and centralized package building system and a centralized package building method. Background Art

[0002] Parcel sorting is a crucial process in the logistics industry. Existing technology uses sorting devices, such as cross-belt sorters or robotic arm sorters, to transport parcels to corresponding sorting slots. These slots are then filled with packing bags. Manual collection of the packing bags is performed, followed by tying and labeling, to create multiple parcels. Empty packing bags are then placed in the sorting slots. Due to the large number of sorting slots, a large number of operators are required to travel back and forth between the slots to create packages. This results in a complex and inefficient process. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present application provides an automatic sorting grid push-out, centralized package building system and centralized package building method to solve the problem of low efficiency in the prior art of manually running back and forth between multiple sorting grids to build packages in multiple sorting grids.

[0004] In a first aspect, the present application provides an automatic ejection sorting grid, which is arranged on one side of a conveyor. The automatic ejection sorting grid includes: a support member, an ejection member, and a driving member;

[0005] The support member includes a bracket and two baffles connected to the bracket and spaced apart;

[0006] The ejector includes a push plate located between the two baffles and movably connected to the baffles, and a driven plate connected to and spaced from the push plate. The support member, the push plate, and the driven plate define an accommodating cavity.

[0007] The driving member is mounted on the supporting member and connected to the pushing member, and is used to drive the pushing plate and the driven plate to move along a preset pushing direction, so that the pushing plate pushes the package in the accommodating cavity onto the conveyor.

[0008] In some possible implementations, the driving member includes a power source mounted on the support member, and a transmission member connected to the power source, wherein the transmission member is connected to the push plate;

[0009] The transmission member is located between the two baffles and below the push plate. The transmission member, the two baffles, the push plate and the driven plate define an accommodating cavity.

[0010] In some possible implementations, the carrying surface of the conveying member is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, and a height of an end of the conveying member close to the driven plate is smaller than a height of an end of the conveying member away from the driven plate.

[0011] In some possible implementations, a surface of the push plate close to the conveying member is in contact with a bearing surface of the conveying member.

[0012] In some possible implementations, the ejection member further includes a connecting plate connected to the push plate, and a plurality of pulleys respectively connected to both ends of the connecting plate, and the connecting plate is connected to the transmission member;

[0013] The two baffles are provided with clearance grooves, and the two ends of the connecting plate respectively pass through the two clearance grooves and extend to the side of the two baffles away from the accommodating cavity, and the multiple pulleys are in contact with the bracket.

[0014] In some possible implementations, the ejection member further includes a slide rail connected to at least one of the baffles, at least one slider slidably connected to the slide rail, and a slide plate connected to the slider;

[0015] The sliding plate is connected to the connecting plate and the driven plate.

[0016] In some possible implementations, the sliding surface of the slide rail is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, and a height of the slide rail at one end close to the driven plate is greater than a height of the slide rail at one end away from the driven plate.

[0017] In some possible implementations, the ejection member further includes a bearing portion connected to the slide plate, and a connecting rod slidably connected to the bearing portion, wherein the connecting rod is connected to the connecting plate;

[0018] The sliding direction of the bearing portion in the connecting rod is perpendicular to the preset pushing direction.

[0019] In some possible implementations, the support member further includes at least one guide rod connected to at least one of the baffles, and the guide rod extends along a preset pushing direction;

[0020] At least one guide groove is provided on a side of the push plate close to the baffle, and the guide rod passes through the guide groove.

[0021] In some possible implementations, the ejection member further includes at least one roller rotatably connected to a side of the push plate close to the baffle, and the roller abuts against the baffle.

[0022] In some possible implementations, the push plate includes a first plate connected to the driving member, and a second plate connected to an end of the first plate away from the bracket;

[0023] The surface of the second plate away from the bracket is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and the height of the second plate close to one end of the driven plate is lower than the height of the second plate away from one end of the driven plate.

[0024] In a second aspect, the present application provides a centralized package building system, comprising: a plurality of the aforementioned automatic push-out sorting grids, and a conveyor;

[0025] A plurality of automatic push-out sorting grids are provided on one side of the conveyor for pushing packages onto the conveyor;

[0026] The conveyor is used to transport the packages to a preset centralized package building location.

[0027] In a third aspect, the present application further provides a centralized package building method, which is applied to the above-mentioned centralized package building system, and the method includes:

[0028] The driving member in the automatic ejection sorting grid drives the push plate and the driven plate to move along a preset ejection direction, so that the push plate pushes the parcel in the accommodating cavity onto the conveyor;

[0029] The conveyor transports the packages to a preset centralized package building location.

[0030] The automatic ejection sorting grid provided in the present application is arranged on one side of the conveyor. The automatic ejection sorting grid includes a support member, an ejection member and a driving member. The support member includes a bracket and two baffles connected to the bracket, the ejection member includes a push plate located between the two baffles and movably connected to the baffles, and a driven plate connected to the push plate and spaced apart. The support member, the push plate and the driven plate define a accommodating cavity. The accommodating cavity can accommodate parcels transferred by the sorting device. The driving member is installed on the support member and connected to the ejection member. It can drive the push plate and the driven plate to move along a preset ejection direction so that the push plate pushes the parcels located in the accommodating cavity onto the conveyor. The conveyor can transport the parcels to a preset centralized package building position for centralized package building. There is no need for manual running back and forth between multiple sorting grids, nor is there any need for manual bag changing operations in the sorting grids. This can simplify the package building operation process and improve package building efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0032] Figure 1This is a first-perspective schematic diagram of an automatic ejection sorting grid provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a second perspective schematic diagram of the automatic ejection sorting grid provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a third-view schematic diagram of an automatic ejection sorting grid provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram from a fourth perspective of the automatic ejection sorting slot provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic ejection sorting grid provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0037] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a centralized package building system provided by an embodiment of the present application;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a flowchart of a centralized package building method provided in one embodiment of the present application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The following will clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making any creative efforts shall fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as limiting the present invention. In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the said features. In the description of the present invention, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0041] In the description of this application, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connections, detachable connections, or integral connections; they can refer to mechanical connections, electrical connections, or mutual communication; they can refer to direct connections or indirect connections through an intermediate medium; they can refer to internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in this application based on specific circumstances.

[0042] The automatic ejection sorting grid of the present application can be applied to sorting sites, for example, express delivery transfer stations. The accommodating cavity in the automatic ejection sorting grid of the present application can accommodate parcels transferred by the sorting device, and the driving member can drive the push plate and the driven plate to move along a preset ejection direction, so that the push plate pushes the parcels in the accommodating cavity onto the conveyor, and the conveyor can transport the parcels to a preset centralized package building position for centralized package building. There is no need for manual running back and forth between multiple sorting grids, nor is there any need for manual bag changing operations in the sorting grids. This can simplify the package building operation process and improve package building efficiency.

[0043] See also Figures 1 to 6 In the embodiment of the present application, an automatic ejection sorting grid 100 is provided, which is arranged on one side of the conveyor 200. The automatic ejection sorting grid 100 includes: a support member 1, an ejection member 2 and a driving member 3;

[0044] The support member 1 includes a bracket 11 and two baffles 12 connected to the bracket 11 and spaced apart;

[0045] The ejector 2 includes a push plate 21 located between the two baffles 12 and movably connected to the baffles 12, and a driven plate 22 connected to the push plate 21 and spaced apart. The support member 1, the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 define an accommodating cavity 101.

[0046] The driving member 3 is mounted on the supporting member 1 and connected to the ejecting member 2 , and is used to drive the pushing plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move along a preset ejecting direction, so that the pushing plate 21 pushes the package in the accommodating cavity 101 onto the conveyor 200 .

[0047] It should be noted that the automatic ejection sorting slot 100 can receive parcels transferred by the sorting device 300. That is, the sorting device 300 can transport sorted parcels to the automatic ejection sorting slot 100, and the accommodating chamber 101 in the automatic ejection sorting slot 100 can accommodate parcels transferred by the sorting device 300. When the accommodating chamber 101 is not full of parcels, the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 are in their initial positions. The driven plate 22 is located at one end of the two baffles 12 and abuts against the two baffles 12. That is, the driven plate 22 can serve as a door panel, blocking one side of the accommodating chamber 101. At this time, the top of the accommodating chamber 101 has a parcel entrance, and parcels can fall from the parcel entrance into the accommodating chamber 101.

[0048] When the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 are full, which means that the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 reach a preset number or a preset volume, the driving member 3 can drive the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move in a preset pushing direction, which can refer to a direction away from the baffle 12. The driven plate 22 will move in a direction away from the baffle 12. At this time, a package outlet will be formed between the driven plate 22 and the two baffles 12. Since the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 move in the same direction, the push plate 21 can push the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 toward the package outlet. The outlet pushes to push the package out of the accommodating chamber 101, thereby pushing the package onto the conveyor 200. The conveyor 200 can transport the package to a preset centralized package building position for centralized package building. Package building refers to packing multiple packages with the same delivery address into a large package, without the need for manual running back and forth between multiple sorting grids, and without the need for manual bag changing operations in the sorting grids. Bag changing operations refer to putting empty packing bags into the sorting grids, which can simplify the package building operation process, improve package building efficiency, and reduce labor intensity.

[0049] In this embodiment, the preset centralized packaging location may refer to a packaging device, such as the location of an automatic packaging machine. The packaging device may be set at the end of the conveyor 200 so that the conveyor 200 can directly transport the packages to the packaging device for centralized packaging.

[0050] In this embodiment, since the push plate 21 is connected to the driven plate 22 , the driving member 3 only needs to be connected to one of the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 .

[0051] In this embodiment, the conveyor 200 can be a belt conveyor, a roller conveyor, a wheel conveyor or a chain conveyor, as long as it is a mechanism that can transport packages, and this application does not impose any restrictions here.

[0052] In some embodiments, the automatic ejection of the sorting opening 100 can be controlled by a control system. The support member 1 or the push plate 21 can be provided with at least one full-grid detector. The full-grid detector can correspond to a preset full-grid position in the accommodating chamber 101. The preset full-grid position refers to the position where the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 have reached a preset number or preset volume. If the full-grid detector is triggered within a preset time, such as within 2 seconds or 3 seconds, it indicates that there are packages at the preset full-grid position, and the accommodating chamber 101 is judged to be full. The full-grid detector can send a full-grid signal to the control system, which controls the driving member 3 to drive the push plate 21 to push the packages.

[0053] In addition, when the control system receives a full grid signal, it can also lock the automatic sorting grid 100, not allowing the sorting device 300 to continue transporting packages to the automatic sorting grid 100, so that the automatic sorting grid 100 stops receiving packages.

[0054] In this embodiment, at least one in-place detector may be provided on the support member 1, and the in-place detector may correspond to a preset in-place position of the push plate 21. The preset in-place position refers to the position where the push plate 21 can push the package out of the accommodating cavity 101. When the in-place detector is triggered, it indicates that the push plate 21 is at the preset in-place position. At this time, the package has been pushed out of the accommodating cavity 101. The in-place detector can send an in-place signal to the control system, and the control system controls the driving member 3 to drive the push plate 21 to move to the initial position.

[0055] In addition, at least one reset detector can be provided on the support member 1. The in-position detector can correspond to the initial position of the push plate 21. When the reset detector is triggered, it indicates that the push plate 21 is in the initial position. The reset detector can send a reset signal to the control system, and the control system will automatically push out the sorting grid 100 to unlock it, so that the automatically pushed out sorting grid 100 can continue to receive packages.

[0056] In addition, the full-bar detector, the in-position detector, and the reset detector may be photoelectric sensors. Of course, the full-bar detector, the in-position detector, and the reset detector may also be other mechanisms with detection functions, such as ultrasonic sensors, laser sensors, or proximity switches, etc., and this application does not limit this.

[0057] In some embodiments, the driving member 3 may be a hydraulic cylinder or a pneumatic cylinder, which pushes the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move along a preset pushing direction.

[0058] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3The driving member 3 includes a power source 31 mounted on the support member 1, and a conveying member 32 connected to the power source 31. The conveying member 32 is connected to the push plate 21 and is located between the two baffles 12 and below the push plate 21. The conveying member 32, the two baffles 12, the push plate 21, and the driven plate 22 define a receiving chamber 101. Specifically, after a package falls into the receiving chamber 101, the package can be positioned on the conveying member 32. The power source 31 drives the conveying member 32 to move in a predetermined ejection direction, thereby driving the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 in the predetermined ejection direction and simultaneously transporting the package in the predetermined ejection direction. This allows the push plate 21 to push the package while the conveying member 32 can also transport the package, thereby reducing the resistance of the push plate 21 to push the package, thereby facilitating the ejection of the package from the receiving chamber 101.

[0059] In this embodiment, the power source 31 may include a motor, and the conveyor 32 may be a conveyor belt that can carry various types of packages. Of course, the conveyor 32 may also be other mechanisms with a transport function, and this application is not limited thereto. For example, the conveyor 32 may also be a conveyor chain or conveyor roller. To prevent small packages from falling through the gaps in the conveyor chain or conveyor roller, the conveyor chain or conveyor roller may be provided with a support plate to block the gaps, preventing the packages from falling through the gaps in the conveyor chain or conveyor roller.

[0060] In this embodiment, the power source 31 also includes a driving shaft connected to the motor, and a driven wheel rotatably connected to the bracket 11 and spaced apart from the driving shaft. The driving shaft is also rotatably connected to the bracket 11. The transmission belt surrounds the driving shaft and the driven wheel and is installed on the driving shaft and the driven wheel. The motor drives the driving shaft to rotate, thereby driving the transmission belt and the driven wheel to rotate.

[0061] In this example, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The carrying surface of the conveying member 32 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the height of the conveying member 32 at the end closest to the driven plate 22 is lower than the height of the conveying member 32 at the end farther from the driven plate 22. Specifically, the driven plate 22 is located at the lower end of the conveying member 32. When a package is on the conveying member 32, it tilts toward the driven plate 22. When the push plate 21 pushes the package, the package's gravity also causes it to move toward the package outlet. This further reduces the resistance of the push plate 21 to the package, facilitating the package's ejection from the accommodating chamber 101.

[0062] In this embodiment, the side of the push plate 21 close to the conveyor 32 is in contact with the bearing surface of the conveyor 32, so that the push plate 21 can also push light and thin packages, such as packages containing letters, to improve the applicability of automatically pushing out the sorting grid 100.

[0063] In this example, see Figure 1 、 Figure 3and Figure 4 The ejector 2 further includes a connecting plate 23 connected to the push plate 21, and a plurality of pulleys 24 connected to both ends of the connecting plate 23. The connecting plate 23 is connected to the conveyor 32. The two baffles 12 are provided with clearance grooves 121. The two ends of the connecting plate 23 extend through the two clearance grooves 121 to the side of the two baffles 12 away from the accommodating chamber 101. The plurality of pulleys 24 abut against the bracket 11. In other words, the bracket 11 can support the plurality of pulleys 24, thereby supporting the connecting plate 23 and the push plate 21, preventing the conveyor 32 from bearing the entire weight of the ejector 2, thereby reducing the load on the conveyor 32. Since the conveyor 32 needs to carry packages, by reducing the load on the conveyor 32, the conveyor 32 can carry more or heavier packages, thereby improving the applicability of the automatic ejection sorting grid 100.

[0064] In addition, when the conveying member 32 drives the connecting plate 23 to move, thereby driving the push plate 21 to move, multiple pulleys 24 can slide on the bracket 11 to reduce the resistance of the conveying member 32 to drive the push plate 21 to move, so as to facilitate the push plate 21 to push the package.

[0065] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 23 is located on a side of the push plate 21 away from the driven plate 22 , that is, the connecting plate 23 is located outside the accommodating cavity 101 , so as not to interfere with the push plate 21 in pushing the package.

[0066] In this example, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The ejection member 2 further includes a reinforcing frame 25 connected to both the ejection plate 21 and the connecting plate 23 to improve the strength of the ejection member 2.

[0067] In this embodiment, the connecting plate 23 may include an upper plate and a lower plate connected to each other, the upper plate may be located above the conveying member 32, that is, the conveying belt, and the lower plate may be located below the conveying belt, that is, the upper plate and the lower plate may clamp the conveying belt and be connected to the conveying belt to improve the connection stability with the conveying belt.

[0068] In this example, see Figures 3 to 5 The ejector 2 further includes a slide rail 26 connected to at least one baffle 12, at least one slider 27 slidably connected to the slide rail 26, and a slide plate 28 connected to the slider 27. The slide plate 28 is connected to the connecting plate 23 and the driven plate 22. Specifically, the transmission member 32 drives the connecting plate 23 and the push plate 21 to move, which in turn drives the slide plate 28 and the slider 27 to move on the slide rail 26, thereby driving the driven plate 22 to move. This achieves synchronized movement of the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22, allowing the driven plate 22 to open the accommodating chamber 101 when the push plate 21 pushes the package, ensuring that the push plate 21 can eject the package from the accommodating chamber 101.

[0069] In this embodiment, there can be two slide rails 26 and two slide plates 28. The two slide rails 26 are respectively connected to the two baffles 12, and the two slide plates 28 are both connected to the driven plate 22, thereby improving the sliding stability of the driven plate 22. There can be multiple sliders 27 on each slide rail 26, and multiple sliders 27 are connected to the slide plate 28 to further improve the sliding stability of the slide plate 28.

[0070] In addition, the slide rail 26 can be connected to the side of the baffle 12 away from the accommodating cavity 101, that is, the slide rail 26, the slider 27 and the slide plate 28 are all located outside the accommodating cavity 101 to avoid interference with the push plate 21 in pushing the package.

[0071] In this example, see Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sliding surface of the slide rail 26 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the height of the slide rail 26 at the end closer to the driven plate 22 is greater than the height of the slide rail 26 at the end farther from the driven plate 22. That is, the slider 27 and the slide plate can move on the sliding surface of the slide rail 26, with the driven plate 22 located at the higher end of the slide rail 26 and the lower end of the conveying member 32. As a result, when the push plate 21 pushes the package diagonally downward, the slide plate drives the driven plate 22 to move diagonally upward, thereby increasing the size of the package outlet, facilitating the ejection of the package from the accommodating chamber 101, and preventing the driven plate 22 from colliding with the conveyor 200.

[0072] In this example, see Figures 3 to 5 The ejector 2 further includes a bearing portion 29 connected to the slide 28 and a connecting rod 210 slidably connected to the bearing portion 29. The connecting rod 210 is connected to the connecting plate 23. The bearing portion 29 slides in the connecting rod 210 in a direction perpendicular to the preset ejection direction. Because the inclination direction of the slide rail 26 is different from that of the conveying member 32, the spacing between the slide rail 26 and the conveying member 32 gradually increases or decreases. The movement of the push plate 21 and the connecting plate 23 in the preset ejection direction can drive the bearing portion 29 and the slide 28 to slide on the slide rail 26. At the same time, the bearing portion 29 also slides in the connecting rod 210 in a direction perpendicular to the preset ejection direction. The spacing between the bearing portion 29 and the pulley 24 changes with the spacing between the slide rail 26 and the conveying member 32, ensuring that the multiple pulleys 24 always abut against the bracket 11. This not only achieves the synchronous movement of the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22, but also ensures that the bracket 11 always supports the ejector 2.

[0073] In this embodiment, the supporting portion 29 includes a supporting plate 291 connected to the slide 28, and a rotating wheel 292 rotatably connected to the supporting plate 291. A sliding groove 2101 is provided on the connecting rod 210, and the sliding groove 2101 extends in a direction perpendicular to the preset pushing direction. The rotating wheel 292 is located in the sliding groove 2101 and is slidably connected to the connecting rod 210.

[0074] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 The support member 1 further includes at least one guide rod 13 connected to at least one baffle 12. The guide rod 13 extends in a predetermined ejection direction. At least one guide groove is defined on the side of the push plate 21 proximate the baffle 12, through which the guide rod 13 passes. Specifically, when the driver 3 drives the push plate 21, the push plate 21 slides along the guide rod 13 via the guide groove. The guide rod 13 limits the direction of movement of the push plate 21, ensuring that the push plate 21 moves in the predetermined ejection direction, thereby enabling the push plate 21 to eject the package from the accommodating cavity 101.

[0075] In this embodiment, both baffles 12 can be connected to guide rods 13, and guide grooves are provided on both sides of the push plate 21 near the two baffles 12. Furthermore, each baffle 12 can have multiple guide rods 13, and the number of guide grooves on both sides of the push plate 21 near the two baffles 12 is the same as the number of guide rods 13, with each guide rod 13 passing through one guide groove.

[0076] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 The ejector 2 further includes at least one roller 211 rotatably connected to a side of the push plate 21 proximate to the baffle 12. The roller 211 abuts against the baffle 12. When the driving member 3 drives the push plate 21 to move, the roller 211 rolls on the baffle 12, thereby reducing the friction coefficient between the push plate 21 and the baffle 12, thereby reducing the resistance to the movement of the push plate 21, thereby facilitating the push plate 21 in ejecting the package from the accommodating chamber 101.

[0077] In this embodiment, there may be a plurality of rollers 211 , and the plurality of rollers 211 are rotatably connected to both sides of the push plate 21 . The plurality of rollers 211 can abut against the two baffles 12 and roll on the two baffles 12 .

[0078] In this embodiment, when there are a large number of guide rods 13 , the roller 211 can be disposed between two adjacent guide rods 13 to avoid contact between the roller 211 and the guide rods 13 and to prevent the guide rods 13 from interfering with the rolling of the roller 211 .

[0079] In this embodiment, the roller 211 may also be connected to the reinforcement frame 25 instead of the push plate 21 according to actual conditions, and this application does not impose any limitation on this.

[0080] In some embodiments, see Figures 1 to 3The push plate 21 includes a first plate 201 connected to the driver 3 and a second plate 202 connected to the end of the first plate 201 away from the bracket 11. The surface of the second plate 202 away from the bracket 11 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane, and the height of the end of the second plate 202 closest to the driven plate 22 is lower than the height of the end of the second plate 202 away from the driven plate 22. In other words, the second plate 202 is inclined relative to the horizontal plane in a direction away from the driven plate 22. When the sorting device 300 transports a parcel to the receiving chamber 101, the parcel first falls onto the second plate 202 and then slides from the second plate 202 into the receiving chamber 101. This reduces the impact force on the parcel and prevents damage.

[0081] In this embodiment, the push plate 21 further includes a third plate 203 connected to the end of the second plate 202 away from the driven plate 22 . The third plate 203 is used to dock with the sorting device 300 so that the sorting device 300 can transport the package to the accommodating chamber 101 .

[0082] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 The support member 1 also includes a limit plate 14 located between the two baffles 12 and connected to the two baffles 12. The limit plate 14 is located on the side of the two baffles 12 away from the driven plate 22, and is also located on the side of the push plate 21 away from the driven plate 22. When the driving member 3 drives the push plate 21 to move to the initial position, the limit plate 14 can block the push plate 21, limit the push plate 21 to the initial position, and limit the push plate 21 between the two baffles 12, ensuring that the push plate 21 can define the accommodating cavity 101.

[0083] The following describes the workflow of automatically pushing out the sorting grid 100 of this application:

[0084] Automatically push out the sorting grid 100 to continuously receive the parcels transferred by the sorting device 300;

[0085] If the full-cell detector is triggered within the preset time, the full-cell detector sends a full-cell signal to the control system, which automatically locks the sorting slot 100, causing the automatic sorting slot 100 to stop receiving packages. The control system then controls the driving member 3 to drive the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move in the preset pushing direction to push the package out of the accommodating chamber 101.

[0086] If the in-position detector is triggered, the in-position detector sends an in-position signal to the control system, and the control system controls the driving member 3 to drive the push plate 21 to move to the initial position.

[0087] If the reset detector is triggered, the reset detector sends a reset signal to the control system, and the control system automatically unlocks the sorting grid 100 so that the sorting grid 100 can continue to receive packages.

[0088] See also Figure 6 Based on the above-mentioned automatic push-out sorting grid 100, the present application also provides a centralized packaging system, including: multiple above-mentioned automatic push-out sorting grids 100, and a conveyor 200.

[0089] A plurality of automatic push-out sorting slots 100 are provided on one side of the conveyor 200 for pushing packages onto the conveyor 200;

[0090] The conveyor 200 is used to transport the packages to a preset centralized package building location.

[0091] It should be noted that when the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 are full, which means that the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 reach a preset number or a preset volume, the driving member 3 can drive the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move in a preset pushing direction, which can refer to a direction away from the baffle 12. The driven plate 22 will move in a direction away from the baffle 12. At this time, a package outlet will be formed between the driven plate 22 and the two baffles 12. Since the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 move in the same direction, the push plate 21 can push the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 out of the way. The package is pushed toward the package outlet to push the package out of the accommodating chamber 101, thereby pushing the package onto the conveyor 200. The conveyor 200 can transport the package to a preset centralized package building position to centrally build the package. Package building refers to packing multiple packages with the same delivery address into a large package, without the need for manual running back and forth between multiple sorting grids, and without the need for manual bag changing operations in the sorting grids. Bag changing operations refer to putting empty packing bags into the sorting grids, which can simplify the package building operation process, improve package building efficiency, and reduce labor intensity.

[0092] In this embodiment, the centralized packaging system further includes a packaging device connected to the conveyor 200, such as an automatic packaging machine. The packaging device is located at a preset centralized packaging position to automatically package the parcels, further improving the packaging efficiency.

[0093] See also Figure 7 Based on the above-mentioned centralized package building system, the present application further provides a centralized package building method, which is applied to the above-mentioned centralized package building system. The centralized package building method includes:

[0094] Step S1: The driving member 3 in the automatic push sorting opening 100 drives the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move along a preset push direction, so that the push plate 21 pushes the parcel in the accommodating cavity 101 onto the conveyor 200;

[0095] Step S2: The conveyor 200 transports the packages to a preset centralized package building location.

[0096] It should be noted that when the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 are full, which means that the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 reach a preset number or a preset volume, the driving member 3 can drive the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 to move in a preset pushing direction, which can refer to a direction away from the baffle 12. The driven plate 22 will move in a direction away from the baffle 12. At this time, a package outlet will be formed between the driven plate 22 and the two baffles 12. Since the push plate 21 and the driven plate 22 move in the same direction, the push plate 21 can push the packages in the accommodating chamber 101 out of the way. The package is pushed toward the package outlet to push the package out of the accommodating chamber 101, thereby pushing the package onto the conveyor 200. The conveyor 200 can transport the package to a preset centralized package building position to centrally build the package. Package building refers to packing multiple packages with the same delivery address into a large package, without the need for manual running back and forth between multiple sorting grids, and without the need for manual bag changing operations in the sorting grids. Bag changing operations refer to putting empty packing bags into the sorting grids, which can simplify the package building operation process, improve package building efficiency, and reduce labor intensity.

[0097] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, please refer to the detailed description of other embodiments above and will not be repeated here.

[0098] In specific implementation, the above components or structures can be implemented as independent entities, or can be arbitrarily combined to be implemented as the same or several entities. The specific implementation of the above components or structures can be referred to the previous embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0099] The above is a detailed introduction to an automatic sorting grid, a centralized package building system and a centralized package building method provided by an embodiment of the present invention. Specific examples are used herein to illustrate the principles and implementation methods of the present invention. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method of the present invention and its core idea. At the same time, for those skilled in the art, according to the ideas of the present invention, there will be changes in the specific implementation methods and application scopes. In summary, the content of this specification should not be understood as limiting the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting opening is provided on one side of the conveyor, characterized in that: include: Supporting parts, ejecting parts and driving parts; The support member includes a bracket and two baffles connected to the bracket and spaced apart; The ejection member includes a push plate located between the two baffles and movably connected to the baffles, and a driven plate connected to the push plate and spaced apart, the support member, the push plate, and the driven plate defining an accommodating cavity; the driving member is mounted on the support member and connected to the ejection member, and is used to drive the push plate and the driven plate to move in a preset ejection direction, so that the push plate pushes the package located in the accommodating cavity onto the conveyor; The driving member includes a power source installed on the support member, and a transmission member connected to the power source, and the transmission member is connected to the push plate; the power source drives the transmission member to move along a preset pushing direction, thereby driving the push plate and the driven plate to move along the preset pushing direction; the transmission member is used to transport packages.

2. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission member is located between the two baffles and below the push plate. The transmission member, the two baffles, the push plate and the driven plate define an accommodating cavity.

3. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The carrying surface of the transmission member is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, and a height of an end of the transmission member close to the driven plate is smaller than a height of an end of the transmission member away from the driven plate.

4. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 2, characterized in that: A surface of the push plate close to the conveying member is in contact with the bearing surface of the conveying member.

5. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 2, characterized in that: The ejection member further includes a connecting plate connected to the push plate, and a plurality of pulleys respectively connected to both ends of the connecting plate, wherein the connecting plate is connected to the transmission member; The two baffles are provided with clearance grooves, and the two ends of the connecting plate respectively pass through the two clearance grooves and extend to the side of the two baffles away from the accommodating cavity, and the multiple pulleys are in contact with the bracket.

6. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 5, characterized in that: The ejection member further includes a slide rail connected to at least one of the baffles, at least one slider slidably connected to the slide rail, and a slide plate connected to the slider; The sliding plate is connected to the connecting plate and the driven plate.

7. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sliding surface of the slide rail is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane, and a height of the slide rail at one end close to the driven plate is greater than a height of the slide rail at one end away from the driven plate.

8. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to claim 7, characterized in that: The ejection member further includes a bearing portion connected to the slide plate, and a connecting rod slidably connected to the bearing portion, wherein the connecting rod is connected to the connecting plate; The sliding direction of the bearing portion in the connecting rod is perpendicular to the preset pushing direction.

9. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The support member further comprises at least one guide rod connected to at least one of the baffles, wherein the guide rod extends along a preset pushing direction; At least one guide groove is provided on a side of the push plate close to the baffle, and the guide rod passes through the guide groove.

10. The automatic ejection and sorting slot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The ejection member further includes at least one roller rotatably connected to a side of the push plate close to the baffle, and the roller abuts against the baffle.

11. The automatic ejection sorting slot according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that: The push plate includes a first plate connected to the driving member, and a second plate connected to an end of the first plate away from the bracket; The surface of the second plate away from the bracket is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane, and the height of the second plate close to one end of the driven plate is lower than the height of the second plate away from one end of the driven plate.

12. A centralized package building system, characterized in that: include: A plurality of automatic ejection sorting slots according to any one of claims 1 to 11, and a conveyor; A plurality of automatic push-out sorting grids are provided on one side of the conveyor for pushing packages onto the conveyor; The conveyor is used to transport the packages to a preset centralized package building location.

13. A centralized package building method, characterized in that: Applied to the centralized package building system according to claim 12, the method comprises: The driving member in the automatic ejection sorting grid drives the push plate and the driven plate to move along a preset ejection direction, so that the push plate pushes the parcel in the accommodating cavity onto the conveyor; The conveyor transports the packages to a preset centralized package building location.

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