A channel machine sorting method, system and related device

Abstract

The present invention discloses a channel machine sorting method, system and related device, and relates to the field of logistics and transportation technology. A channel machine sorting method is used to use multiple channel machines to push products onto a conveyor belt respectively, so as to sort the products on the conveyor belt according to preset rules. All channel machines are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt. The channel machine sorting method includes: determining the start sequence of all channel machines pushing out products according to preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt; controlling each channel machine to push out products in sequence according to the start sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the products pushed out by the channel machine with a later start sequence are located before the products pushed out by the channel machine with a forward start sequence. This arrangement shortens the interval between products on the conveyor belt and makes the arrangement more compact, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of logistics and transportation technology, and in particular to a channel machine sorting method, system and related devices. Background Art

[0002] At present, the scale of tobacco production and consumption is relatively large. The huge tobacco market has spawned the rapid development of the tobacco logistics industry. The demand of tobacco commercial enterprises for smart logistics construction is becoming increasingly prominent. Enterprises urgently need to improve the supporting role of intelligence in logistics resource allocation, logistics operations, and logistics management.

[0003] Tobacco logistics centers usually use channel machines to sort large batches of cigarette cartons. Therefore, improving the sorting method of channel machines and improving sorting efficiency are major issues that need to be urgently addressed in the tobacco logistics industry. Summary of the invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to provide a channel machine sorting method, system and related devices to solve the technical problem of low channel machine sorting efficiency.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a channel machine sorting method, which is used to push products onto a conveyor belt by using multiple channel machines respectively, so as to sort the products on the conveyor belt according to preset rules, and all channel machines are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt. The channel machine sorting method includes:

[0006] Determine the starting order of all channel machines to push out products according to preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt;

[0007] Each channel machine is controlled in turn to push out products according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the products pushed out by the channel machine with a later starting sequence are located before the products pushed out by the channel machine with an earlier starting sequence.

[0008] Preferably, in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the step in which the product pushed out by the channel machine with a later start sequence is located before the product pushed out by the channel machine with an earlier start sequence is specifically:

[0009] Get the position of the product launched by the channel machine with the starting order of n, and get the first position, where n is a positive integer;

[0010] When the first position is at a preset distance from the channel machine with a starting sequence of n+1, the channel machine with a starting sequence of n+1 is controlled to push the product onto the conveyor belt. In the running direction of the conveyor belt, the product pushed out by the channel machine with a starting sequence of n+1 is ahead of the product pushed out by the channel machine with a starting sequence of n.

[0011] Preferably, the channel machine includes a pushing device, and the products to be pushed are stored between the pushing device and the conveyor belt. The edge of the conveyor belt is also provided with a liftable baffle, which is used to prevent the products on the pushing device from entering the conveyor belt.

[0012] The steps of controlling each channel machine to launch the product in sequence according to the startup sequence are as follows:

[0013] When the channel machine needs to push out the product, the baffle is controlled to fall, and the pushing device is controlled to push the product onto the conveyor belt.

[0014] Preferably, the channel machine further comprises a storage area and a patch area, the storage area is closer to the conveyor belt than the patch area, and the storage area and the patch area are used to place products;

[0015] After the step of controlling each channel machine to push out products in sequence according to the start sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the products pushed out by the channel machine with a later start sequence are located before the products pushed out by the channel machine with an earlier start sequence, it also includes:

[0016] After the channel machine pushes out the product, it sends the product on the storage area to between the pushing device and the baffle.

[0017] Preferably, the channel machine sorting method is specifically as follows:

[0018] Determine the starting order of all channel machines for pushing out products and the number of pushes for each channel machine according to the preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt;

[0019] Each channel machine is controlled to push out a product in turn according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the product pushed out by the channel machine with a later starting sequence is ahead of the product pushed out by the channel machine with an earlier starting sequence;

[0020] Determine whether each channel machine has reached the push count;

[0021] If not, the channel machines will continue to be controlled to push products according to the push times and start sequence until each channel machine reaches the push times.

[0022] The present invention provides a channel machine sorting system, which is used to push products onto a conveyor belt by using multiple channel machines respectively, so as to sort the products on the conveyor belt according to preset rules. All channel machines are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt. The channel machine sorting system includes:

[0023] Calculation module: used to determine the starting sequence of all channel machines for pushing out products according to preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt;

[0024] Execution module: used to control each channel machine to push out products in sequence according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the products pushed out by the channel machine with a later starting sequence are located before the products pushed out by the channel machine with an earlier starting sequence.

[0025] The present invention provides a channel machine sorting device, including a conveyor belt and multiple channel machines, the multiple channel machines are used to push products onto the conveyor belt respectively, so as to sort the products on the conveyor belt according to preset rules, all the channel machines are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt, and also include the above-mentioned channel machine sorting system.

[0026] Preferably, there are three channel machines, each of which is used to push products of different models / types onto the conveyor belt.

[0027] The present invention also provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored. When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the above-mentioned channel machine sorting method are implemented.

[0028] The present invention also provides an electronic device, including a memory and a processor, wherein a computer program is stored in the memory, and when the processor calls the computer program in the memory, the steps of the above-mentioned channel machine sorting method are implemented.

[0029] With respect to the above-mentioned background technology, the present invention provides a channel machine sorting method, which is used to use multiple channel machines to push products onto a conveyor belt respectively, so as to sort the products on the conveyor belt according to preset rules, and all channel machines are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt. The channel machine sorting method includes: determining the starting sequence of all channel machines for pushing out products according to preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt; controlling each channel machine to push out products in sequence according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the products pushed out by the channel machines with a later starting sequence are located before the products pushed out by the channel machines with an earlier starting sequence.

[0030] Specifically, the channel machine sorting method provided by the present invention is to improve the sorting efficiency when multiple channel machines push products onto the conveyor belt respectively and sort the products on the conveyor belt according to preset rules. Therefore, in the present invention, the starting order of all channel machines pushing out products is determined by the preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt; in addition, when all channel machines control each channel machine to push out products in turn according to the starting order, in the running direction of the conveyor belt, the products pushed onto the conveyor belt by each channel machine are located before the products pushed out by the previous channel machine; in this way, the products pushed out by other channel machines can be interspersed in the interval between two product pushes by the same channel machine. Through this sorting method, the interval between every two product pushes by the same channel machine is utilized, the utilization rate of the conveyor belt is increased, and the sorting efficiency is improved.

[0031] In summary, the adoption of the above-mentioned channel machine sorting method can shorten the intervals between products on the conveyor belt and arrange them more closely, thereby improving the sorting efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0032] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the provided drawings without paying creative work.

[0033] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the distribution structure of the channel machine and the conveyor belt provided in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 A schematic flow chart of a channel machine sorting method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a specific flow chart of a channel machine sorting method provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 A specific sorting schematic diagram provided by an embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] in:

[0038] 1-channel machine, 11-pushing device, 12-baffle, 13-storage area, 14-replenishment area;

[0039] 2-Conveyor belt;

[0040] 3- Products. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0041] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. 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 ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0042] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the scheme of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0043] In the description of the present invention, it is necessary to understand that the directions or positional relationships indicated by terms such as “upper”, “lower”, “front”, “backward”, “left” and “right” are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description. They do not indicate or imply that the positions or elements referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operate in a specific direction. Therefore, they should not be understood as limitations of the present invention.

[0044] See also Figure 1 In this embodiment, three channel machines 1 are installed on one side of the conveyor belt 2. These channel machines 1 are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, and can push products 3 onto the conveyor belt 2 respectively; different channel machines 1 will push out different types of products 3, push the products 3 onto the conveyor belt 2, and the conveyor belt 2 transports the products 3 to the target position, wherein the direction of the arrow in the figure is the running direction of the conveyor belt 2.

[0045] Please also read Figure 2 and Figure 3 The present invention provides a channel machine sorting method, which is used to use multiple channel machines 1 to push products 3 onto a conveyor belt 2 respectively, so as to sort the products 3 on the conveyor belt 2 according to a preset rule. The method includes the following steps S100 to S200:

[0046] S100: determining the start sequence of all channel machines 1 for pushing out the product 3 according to the preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt 2;

[0047] S200: Control each channel machine 1 to push out the product 3 in sequence according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later starting sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier starting sequence.

[0048] That is to say, the channel machine sorting method provided by the present invention is to improve the sorting efficiency when multiple channel machines 1 push products 3 onto the conveyor belt 2 respectively and sort the products 3 on the conveyor belt 2 according to preset rules. Therefore, the starting order of the three channel machines 1 in this embodiment for pushing out the products 3 is determined by the preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt 2; in this embodiment, the conveyor belt 2 runs to the right, so the three channel machines 1 are started in sequence from left to right, and the time of the intermediate start interval is determined by the running speed of the conveyor belt 2 and the distance between the channel machines 1; then, when the three channel machines 1 control each channel machine 1 to push out the product 3 in turn according to the starting order, in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed onto the conveyor belt 2 by each channel machine 1 is located before the product 3 pushed out by the previous channel machine 1; in this way, the product 3 pushed out by other channel machines 1 can be interspersed in the interval between two times the same channel machine 1 pushes out the product 3. Through this sorting method, the interval between two times the same channel machine 1 pushes out the product 3 is utilized, the utilization rate of the conveyor belt 2 is increased, and the sorting efficiency is improved.

[0049] S100: Determine the starting order of all channel machines 1 for pushing out the product 3 according to preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt 2; specifically, in this embodiment, three channel machines 1 are installed, and the conveyor belt 2 runs to the right, and the starting order of the channel machines 1 is that the leftmost channel machine 1 is started first, and then runs to the right in sequence, and each channel machine 1 only pushes out one product 3 at a time. Since it takes a certain amount of time to push out a product 3 each time, there will be an interval between every two products 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1, and the other channel machines 1 are started and push out products 3 in sequence within the interval time when the previous channel machine 1 pushes out the product 3.

[0050] S200: Control each channel machine 1 to push out product 3 in sequence according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later starting sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier starting sequence; specifically, in order to better utilize the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by other channel machines 1 will be interspersed in the interval between the two pushes out of product 3 by the channel machine 1, and the specific sequence is that the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later starting sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier starting sequence; in this embodiment, from left to right are the first channel machine 1, the second channel machine 1 and the third channel machine 1, that is, before the product 3 pushed out by the first channel machine 1 passes through the second channel machine 1, the second channel machine 1 pushes out product 3, so that the first product 3 pushed out by the second channel machine 1 is before the first product 3 pushed out by the first channel machine 1, and the first product 3 pushed out by the third channel machine 1 is before the first product 3 pushed out by the second channel machine 1, and similarly, the second push out of product 3 by each channel machine 1 is in the same order.

[0051] See also Figure 3 In this embodiment, first, the channel machine sorting method starts, and then the order sorting quantity is obtained from the sorting system and saved. The order sorting quantity here can be regarded as the number of products 3 that all channel machines 1 should eventually launch. Then the order initial value is calculated, and the number of times each channel machine 1 launches product 3 is calculated. Among them, the order can be regarded as a specific form of the preset rule described above, that is, the number of times each channel machine 1 launches product 3 is calculated according to the specific situation of each order, and then a customer order is divided into small orders according to the number of dials. The small order here is the decomposition of the above order, which can be considered as the situation that all channel machines 1 launch product 3 once within a certain period of time. Obviously, since a small order may include products 3 of different models / types, the number of launches of different channel machines 1 may also be different, that is, the number of times and the order of launching products 3 of each channel machine 1 should be calculated. The next step is to process the small order. First, push the products in the replenishment area 14 to the storage area 13, prepare to launch the product 3, and then Use the pushing device 11 to push the product 3 between the pushing device 11 and the conveyor belt 2 to facilitate the rapid push out of the product 3. When a start command is issued, first determine whether the channel machine 1 pushes out the product 3. If the product 3 is to be pushed out, then the baffle 12 of the required channel is lowered and the product 3 is pushed onto the conveyor belt 2. The specific push out process can be found in the following records. Then determine whether the push out task of the small order is completed. If the channel machine 1 does not push the product 3, directly determine whether the push out task of the small order is completed. If the push out task is not completed, repeat the above steps of replenishing from the replenishment area 14 to the storage area 13 to determine whether the push out task of the small order is completed until the push out task of the small order is completed. After completing the push out task of the small order, the next small order will continue to be processed according to the above steps. Each time the sorting system completes a small order, it will determine whether the customer's order push out task is completed, that is, determine whether all the products 3 required by the customer are pushed out. If it is determined that the push out is completed, the next customer's order will be processed.

[0052] For example, please refer to the attached Figure 4 , when there is an order for product 3, first calculate the number of times each channel machine 1 needs to push out product 3. Assume that when processing an order for product 3, the first channel machine 1 needs to dial 5 cigarettes, the second channel machine 1 needs to dial 3 cigarettes, and the third channel machine 1 needs to dial 2 cigarettes. Split the order for product 3 into 5 small orders, each small order is represented by a three-digit number. From left to right, the first digit represents the first channel machine 1, the second digit represents the second channel machine 1, and the third digit represents the third channel machine 1. Then the arrangement of the cigarette strips is 111, 111, 110, 100, 100; among which 1 represents the channel machine 1 that needs to push out product 3, and 0 represents the channel machine 1 that does not need to push out product 3.

[0053] Please continue to refer to the attached Figure 4 , ① represents product 3 launched by the first channel machine 1, ② represents product 3 launched by the second channel machine 1, and ③ represents product 3 launched by the third channel machine 1. Figure 4 It can be seen that product 3 launched for the first time by the second channel machine 1 comes before product 3 launched for the first time by the first channel machine 1, and product 3 launched for the first time by the third channel machine 1 comes before product 3 launched for the first time by the second channel machine 1. The arrangement order of products 3 launched by each channel machine 1 each time thereafter remains in the above order until all channel machines 1 complete the launch task of the order.

[0054] In summary, by adopting the above-mentioned channel machine sorting method, the intervals between products 3 on the conveyor belt 2 are shortened and arranged more closely, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

[0055] Preferably, in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the step in which the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later start sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier start sequence is specifically as follows:

[0056] First, obtain the position of product 3 launched by channel machine 1 with a start order of n, and obtain the first position, where n is a positive integer;

[0057] Afterwards, when the first position is at a preset distance from the channel machine 1 with a starting sequence of n+1, the channel machine 1 with a starting sequence of n+1 is controlled to push the product 3 onto the conveyor belt 2. In the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a starting sequence of n+1 is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a starting sequence of n.

[0058] Specifically, the product 3 pushed onto the conveyor belt 2 by each channel machine 1 is located before the product 3 pushed out by the previous channel machine 1.

[0059] It can be understood that in order to ensure that the product 3 pushed out by each channel machine 1 except the first channel machine 1 can be inserted into the interval between two consecutive product 3 pushed out by the first channel machine 1, the interval between each channel machine 1 should be calculated in advance. The speed of the conveyor belt 2 is certain, so it is only necessary to control the time interval for pushing out the products 3.

[0060] Preferably, the channel machine 1 includes a pushing device 11, and the products 3 to be pushed are stored between the pushing device 11 and the conveyor belt 2. The edge of the conveyor belt 2 is also provided with a liftable baffle 12, and the baffle 12 is used to prevent the products 3 on the pushing device 11 from entering the conveyor belt 2; the steps of sequentially controlling each channel machine 1 to push out the products 3 according to the start sequence are specifically as follows:

[0061] When the channel machine 1 needs to push out the product 3 , the baffle 12 is controlled to fall, and the pushing device 11 is controlled to push the product 3 onto the conveyor belt 2 .

[0062] Specifically, the pushing device 11 is used to push out the product 3. In this embodiment, it is necessary to control the number of products 3 pushed out by each channel machine 1 to be one. This embodiment combines the positional relationship between the channel machine 1 and the conveyor belt 2 and the structural characteristics of the channel machine 1. By using the lifting and lowering of the baffle 12 to control the channel machine 1 to push the product 3 onto the conveyor belt 2, the structure is simple and the control effect is better.

[0063] Preferably, the channel machine 1 further includes a storage area 13 and a supplement area 14, the storage area 13 is closer to the conveyor belt 2 than the supplement area 14, and the storage area 13 and the supplement area 14 are used to place the product 3; after the step of sequentially controlling each channel machine 1 to push out the product 3 according to the start sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later start sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier start sequence, the method further includes:

[0064] After the channel machine 1 pushes out the product 3 , the product 3 on the storage area 13 is sent to between the pushing device 11 and the baffle 12 .

[0065] It is understandable that in order to enable the channel machine 1 to quickly push out the product 3, a certain number of products 3 are usually stored between the pushing device 11 and the baffle 12. When a product 3 is pushed out, a gap will be created between the pushing device 11 and the baffle 12. In order to ensure that the next product 3 can be pushed out smoothly, the product 3 on the storage area 13 will be added to the space between the pushing device 11 and the baffle 12; in this embodiment, the number of products 3 between the pushing device 11 and the baffle 12 is 5. When a product 3 is pushed out, it will be added from the storage area 13 and the number will be added to 5.

[0066] The channel machine sorting method provided in this application is specifically as follows:

[0067] Firstly, the start order of all channel machines 1 pushing out the product 3 and the number of pushes of each channel machine 1 are determined according to the preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt 2;

[0068] Then, each channel machine 1 is controlled to push out a product 3 in turn according to the start sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later start sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier start sequence;

[0069] Finally, it is determined whether each channel machine 1 has reached the push number; if not, the channel machine 1 is continuously controlled to push the product 3 according to the push number and the start sequence until each channel machine 1 reaches the push number.

[0070] It can be understood that in this embodiment, each channel machine 1 will only launch one product 3 at a time. Therefore, under normal circumstances, when there is an order for product 3, each channel machine 1 will launch product 3 more than once. In order to ensure that a sufficient number of products 3 are launched in the end to complete the order for product 3, after each channel machine 1 launches product 3, it will determine whether the launched quantity of products 3 has been completed. If not, it will continue to launch products 3 until each channel machine 1 determines that the launched quantity has been completed, and then it will place the next product 3 order.

[0071] The present invention also provides a channel machine sorting system, which can be applied to the channel machine sorting method described above. The channel machine sorting system is used to use multiple channel machines 1 to push products 3 onto the conveyor belt 2 respectively, so as to sort the products 3 on the conveyor belt 2 according to preset rules. All channel machines 1 are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt 2. The channel machine sorting system includes:

[0072] Calculation module: used to determine the start sequence of all channel machines 1 for pushing out products 3 according to preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt 2;

[0073] Execution module: used to control each channel machine 1 to push out product 3 in sequence according to the starting sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later starting sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with an earlier starting sequence.

[0074] The present invention provides a channel machine sorting device, including a conveyor belt 2 and multiple channel machines 1, the multiple channel machines 1 are used to push products 3 onto the conveyor belt 2 respectively, so as to sort the products 3 on the conveyor belt 2 according to preset rules, all the channel machines 1 are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, and also include the above-mentioned channel machine sorting system.

[0075] Preferably, there are three channel machines 1 , and each channel machine 1 is used to push products 3 of different models / types onto the conveyor belt 2 .

[0076] Specifically, see Figure 4 In this embodiment, there are three channel machines 1. In addition, in order to ensure the diversity of orders, each channel machine 1 will push products 3 of different models / types.

[0077] The present application also provides a computer-readable storage medium on which a computer program is stored, and when the computer program is executed, the steps of the channel machine sorting method provided in the above embodiment can be implemented. The storage medium may include: a USB flash drive, a mobile hard disk, a read-only memory (ROM), a random access memory (RAM), a magnetic disk or an optical disk, and other media that can store program codes.

[0078] The present application also provides an electronic device, which may include a memory and a processor, wherein a computer program is stored in the memory, and when the processor calls the computer program in the memory, the steps of the channel machine sorting method provided in the above embodiment can be implemented. Of course, the electronic device may also include various network interfaces, power supplies and other components.

[0079] In summary, the embodiment of the present application mainly provides a channel machine sorting method, which is used to use multiple channel machines 1 to push products 3 onto the conveyor belt 2 respectively, so as to sort the products 3 on the conveyor belt 2 according to preset rules, and all channel machines 1 are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt 2. The channel machine sorting method includes: first, determining the start sequence of all channel machines 1 pushing out products 3 according to the preset rules and the running direction of the conveyor belt 2; secondly, controlling each channel machine 1 to push out products 3 in sequence according to the start sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt 2, the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a later start sequence is located before the product 3 pushed out by the channel machine 1 with a forward start sequence; finally, judging whether each channel machine 1 has reached the number of pushes, if not, continuing to control the channel machine 1 to push the product 3 according to the number of pushes and the start sequence until each channel machine 1 reaches the number of pushes. The channel machine sorting method described above can increase the utilization rate of the conveyor belt 2 and improve the sorting efficiency.

[0080] It should be noted that, in this specification, relational terms such as first and second are merely used to distinguish one entity from other entities, but do not necessarily require or imply any actual relationship or order between these entities.

[0081] The principles and implementation methods of the present invention are described in this article using specific examples. The description of the above embodiments is only used to help understand the method and core ideas of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the principles of the present invention, and these improvements and modifications also fall within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A channel machine sorting method, for using a plurality of channel machines (1) to push products (3) onto a conveyor belt (2) respectively, so as to sort the products (3) onto the conveyor belt (2) according to orders, wherein all the channel machines (1) are arranged in sequence along the running direction of the conveyor belt (2), characterized in that: The channel machine sorting method comprises: Determining the start-up order of all the channel machines (1) for pushing out the products (3) and the number of pushes of each channel machine (1) according to the order and the running direction of the conveyor belt (2); Controlling each of the channel machines (1) to push out a product (3) in sequence according to the start-up sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt (2), the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with a later start-up sequence is located before the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with an earlier start-up sequence; Determining whether each of the channel machines (1) has reached the number of pushes; If not, continue to control the channel machines (1) to push the products (3) according to the pushing times and the start sequence until each channel machine (1) reaches the pushing times; The channel machine (1) further comprises a pushing device (11), wherein products (3) to be pushed are stored between the pushing device (11) and the conveyor belt (2), and a liftable baffle (12) is provided at the edge of the conveyor belt (2), wherein the baffle (12) is used to prevent the products (3) on the pushing device (11) from entering the conveyor belt (2); The steps of sequentially controlling each channel machine (1) to push out the product (3) according to the startup sequence are specifically: When the channel machine (1) is required to push out the product (3), the baffle (12) is controlled to fall, and the pushing device (11) is controlled to push the product (3) onto the conveyor belt (2); The channel machine (1) further comprises a storage area (13) and a patch area (14); the storage area (13) is closer to the conveyor belt (2) than the patch area (14); the storage area (13) and the patch area (14) are used to place the product (3); After the step of sequentially controlling each channel machine (1) to push out a product (3) according to the start-up sequence, and in the running direction of the conveyor belt (2), the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with a later start-up sequence is located before the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with an earlier start-up sequence, the method further comprises: After the channel machine (1) pushes out the product (3), the product (3) on the storage area (13) is sent to between the pushing device (11) and the baffle (12).

2. The channel machine sorting method according to claim 1, characterized in that: The step of causing the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with a later start sequence to be located before the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with an earlier start sequence in the running direction of the conveyor belt (2) is specifically: Obtaining the position of the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with the starting order n, and obtaining the first position, where n is a positive integer; When the first position is at a preset distance from the channel machine (1) with a start-up sequence of n+1, the channel machine (1) with a start-up sequence of n+1 is controlled to push the product (3) onto the conveyor belt (2), and in the running direction of the conveyor belt (2), the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with a start-up sequence of n+1 is located before the product (3) pushed out by the channel machine (1) with a start-up sequence of n.

3. A computer-readable storage medium having a computer program stored thereon, characterized in that: When the computer program is executed by a processor, the steps of the channel machine sorting method as described in claim 1 or 2 are implemented.

4. An electronic device, characterized in that: It comprises a memory and a processor, wherein the memory stores a computer program, and the processor implements the steps of the channel machine sorting method as claimed in claim 1 or 2 when calling the computer program in the memory.

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