An automatic sorting tool

Abstract

The application discloses an automatic sorting tool, which comprises a sorting table top, an inlet area, a first sorting area and a second sorting area are sequentially arranged on the sorting table top, a blanking hole is arranged on one side of the first sorting area, a material pushing assembly is used for pushing the products to be sorted on the sorting table top to sequentially pass through the inlet area, the first sorting area and the second sorting area, and a material sorting assembly is arranged at a material output end of the second sorting area, the material sorting assembly comprises a sorting plate with a gap greater than or equal to the thickness of the products from the bottom surface of the second sorting area, a sorting block with a width smaller than the width of the first groove and an elastic component used for controlling the protrusion or recess of the sorting block from the bottom of the second sorting area, the sorting block is arranged at the front end of the sorting plate and the notch is arranged in the gap when the first groove end of the product is in contact with the second sorting block, and the surface, away from the sorting plate, of the sorting block is a slope. The automatic sorting tool can realize automatic sorting and save labor cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of product sorting technology, and specifically relates to an automatic sorting fixture. Background Technology

[0002] like Figure 1 The product shown is sheet-shaped, with a first groove 11 at one end and a first protrusion 12 on one side at the other end. When this product is sorted, it enters the sorting fixture and will... Figure 2 The four methods A1-A4 are shown below. According to... Figure 2 After entering in any of the ways shown, products with consistent orientation need to be sorted out to proceed to the next process.

[0003] However, since the product is irregular, the existing sorting method is manual, which means that the product is uniformly adjusted to state A1, that is, the front end with the first groove in the direction of displacement. This method has low intelligence and high labor costs. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To address the shortcomings of existing methods Figure 1 The products shown in this invention suffer from low levels of artificial intelligence and high labor costs when sorting. This invention provides an automatic sorting fixture that can achieve automated sorting and save labor costs.

[0005] The objective of this invention is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0006] This invention provides an automatic sorting fixture for sorting sheet-shaped products. One end of the product has a first groove, and one side of the other end has a first protrusion. The sorting fixture includes:

[0007] A sorting table is provided with a feeding area, a first sorting area and a second sorting area arranged sequentially on the sorting table, and a material discharge hole is provided on one side of the first sorting area;

[0008] A feeding assembly is used to push the products to be sorted on the sorting table sequentially through the feeding area, the first sorting area and the second sorting area;

[0009] A material selection component is provided, which is located at the material output end of the second material selection area. The material selection component includes a sorting plate with a gap greater than or equal to the thickness of the product on the bottom surface of the second material selection area, a sorting block with a width less than the width of the first groove, and an elastic component for controlling the sorting block to protrude or be hidden at the bottom of the second material selection area. The sorting block is located at the front end of the sorting plate, and when the first groove end of the product contacts the sorting block, the groove opening of the first groove is placed in the gap. The side of the sorting block facing away from the sorting plate is an inclined surface.

[0010] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0011] This automatic sorting fixture automatically sorts products based on their different end structures and centers of gravity, thus achieving automated product sorting and saving labor costs. Attached Figure Description

[0012] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. 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 effort.

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the product to which this invention applies;

[0014] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The diagram shows the status of the product entering the feeding area.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic sorting fixture of the present invention from one perspective;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the automatic sorting tooling of the present invention from another perspective;

[0017] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0018] Figure 6 This is a side view of the automatic sorting fixture of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 7 for Figure 6 AA section view;

[0020] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the material feeding block.

[0021] Figure 9 This is a partial structural diagram of the sorting platform;

[0022] Figure 10 This is a diagram showing the product after it enters the feeding area;

[0023] Figure 11 This is a diagram showing the product in state A1 after it enters the first material selection area.

[0024] Figure 12 This is a diagram showing the A4-sized product entering the second material selection area.

[0025] Figure 13 This is a diagram showing the product in state A1 after it enters the second material selection area. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the present invention described and shown in the accompanying drawings can generally be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0027] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the invention provided in the accompanying drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed invention, but merely to illustrate selected embodiments of the invention. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the invention without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of the invention.

[0028] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this invention can be combined with each other.

[0029] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0030] In the description of this invention, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this invention is in use, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly understood by those skilled in the art. They are only used for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this invention. In addition, the terms "first," "second," etc., are only used to distinguish descriptions and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of this invention, it should also be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "set," "install," "connect," and "link" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention based on the specific circumstances.

[0032] In order to make such Figure 1 The products shown can be automatically sorted, and the sorted status is as follows: Figure 2 As shown in A4, this invention provides an automatic sorting fixture that automatically sorts products based on differences in center of gravity and end structure when product 1 enters the sorting fixture. Specifically, refer to... Figures 3 to 13 The automatic sorting fixture includes a sorting table, a feeding assembly, and a sorting assembly.

[0033] The sorting table is sequentially equipped with an infeed area 21, a first sorting area 22, and a second sorting area 23. A discharge hole 221 is located on one side of the first sorting area 22. The discharge hole 221 is situated in the first sorting area, and its center of gravity varies depending on the product, enabling the first automatic sorting. Specifically, as shown... Figure 2 As shown, after products in different states enter the feeding area 21, their center of gravity A is as shown. The discharge hole 221 is located on one side of the first material selection area 22. Compared with products in states A1 and A4, the center of gravity of products in states A2 and A3 is biased towards the first protrusion 12. Since state A4 is the required product shape, the discharge hole 221 is set to be offset from the center of gravity of products in states A1 and A4, and the center of gravity of products in states A2 and A3 is placed in the discharge hole 221. The length of the discharge hole 221 is greater than the length of the product to ensure reliable discharge.

[0034] The feeding assembly is used to push the products to be sorted on the sorting table through the feeding area 21, the first sorting area 22, and the second sorting area 23 in sequence. The feeding area 21, the first sorting area 22, and the second sorting area 23 have material input ends and material output ends.

[0035] The material selection component is placed at the material output end of the second material selection area 23. The material selection component includes a sorting plate 31 with a gap greater than or equal to the product thickness on the bottom surface of the second material selection area 23, a sorting block 32 with a width smaller than the width of the first groove 11, and an elastic component 33 for controlling the sorting block 32 to protrude or be hidden at the bottom of the second material selection area 23. The sorting block 32 is placed at the front end of the sorting plate 31, and when the end of the first groove 11 of the product contacts the sorting block 32, the groove of the first groove is placed in the gap. The side of the sorting block 32 facing away from the sorting plate 31 is an inclined surface.

[0036] After products in states A1 and A4 enter the second selection area 23, the selection component further filters out products in state A1. That is, products with one end of the first protrusion 12 facing the selection component are screened out, and products with one end of the first groove 11 facing the selection component are selected.

[0037] After a product with one end of the first groove 11 facing the sorting component enters the sorting component, because the width of the first groove 11 is greater than the width of the sorting block 32, the sorting block 32 engages with the product in state A1 after it moves into the sorting component. At this time, the product's slot is positioned in the gap, that is, the product's slot portion is positioned under the sorting plate 31. Continuing to push the product forward causes it to act on the sorting block 32, thereby compressing the elastic component and causing the sorting block 32 to move downward, eventually disappearing into the bottom of the second sorting area 23. Continuing to push the product forward allows the product in state A1 to be sorted out.

[0038] When a product with the first protrusion 12 on one side facing the sorting component enters the sorting component, the side of the sorting block 32 facing away from the sorting plate 31 is inclined, that is, the inclined surface contacts the product first and continues to push the product. One end of the product moves up along the inclined surface and is screened out through the upper surface of the sorting plate 31.

[0039] By using the above tooling structure, the following can be achieved: Figure 1 The products shown are automatically sorted.

[0040] Based on the principle of the automatic sorting fixture described above, the sorting table can be implemented using various structures. Example 1: The feeding area 21, the first sorting area 22, and the second sorting area 23 are all arranged on a straight line. Example 2: ... Figure 3 As shown, the feeding area 21 and the first material selection area 22 are placed on the same straight line, the discharge hole 221 is placed on one side of the first material selection area 22, and the second material selection area 23 is placed on the other side of the first material selection area 22.

[0041] Using the different sorting table structures mentioned above will increase the length or width of the tooling; the appropriate structure can be selected according to the specific application scenario.

[0042] The feeding assembly includes a feeding block 41 and a drive structure for moving the feeding block 41. To improve the accuracy of product movement, such as... Figure 8 As shown, the feeding block 41 includes a first feeding plate 411 and a second feeding plate 412 fixed perpendicularly to the first feeding plate 411. With the above-described structure, one side 4111 of the first feeding plate and one side 4211 of the second feeding plate constitute the positioning surface and pushing surface of the product, ensuring precise positioning and stable center of gravity after the product enters the feeding area 21. Depending on the structure of the sorting table and the installation method of the feeding assembly, one end face of the second feeding plate can also constitute the pushing surface of the product.

[0043] At least one second protrusion is provided on the end face of the second feed plate 412 or the first feed plate 411 near the material selection component. The second protrusion is offset from the position of the sorting block 32. There is a certain distance between the sorting block 32 and the two sides of the second material selection area 23. The second protrusion is offset from the position of the sorting block 32, that is, the moving direction of the second protrusion is between the sorting block 32 and the two sides of the second material selection area 23.

[0044] Preferably, in order to reliably remove the product and limit the movement of the material feeding block 41, the second protrusion includes a first step 431 and a second step 432 connected in sequence. The first step 431 is placed between the end face of the material selection component and the second step 432. The distance between the top surface of the first step 431 and the bottom surface of the second material selection area 23 is greater than the distance between the sorting plate 31 and the bottom surface of the second material selection area 23. The distance between the top surface of the second step 432 and the bottom surface of the second material selection area 23 is less than the distance between the sorting plate 31 and the bottom surface of the second material selection area 23.

[0045] Using the aforementioned second protrusion structure, when the product moves in the second selection area 23, the second step 432 directly contacts the end face of the product. During the process of pushing the product to move, the distance between the top surface of the second step 432 and the bottom surface of the second selection area 23 is less than the distance between the sorting plate 31 and the bottom surface of the second selection area 23, allowing the second step 432 to move below the sorting plate 31 to continue moving and pushing the product. The distance between the top surface of the first step 431 and the bottom surface of the second selection area 23 is greater than the distance between the sorting plate 31 and the bottom surface of the second selection area 23, meaning the sorting plate 31 can continue to move and push the product, and under the action of the sorting plate 31, movement limitation can be achieved.

[0046] The inclined surface of the sorting block 32 guides the end of the product in state A4 to move upward and be screened out. The slope of the inclined surface of the sorting block 32 should not be too large. Since the depth of the first groove 11 at the end of the product is limited, and it is necessary to ensure that its end can be effectively placed in the gap below the sorting plate 31, the end of the sorting plate 31 near the sorting block 32 can be inclined.

[0047] Furthermore, such as Figure 6 As shown, a second groove is provided on the sorting plate 31 for locking the sorting block 32. The second groove realizes the movement limit of the sorting block 32 and improves its structural stability.

[0048] The elastic component 33 is placed in the mounting hole 232 of the sorting table surface, and can be a spring or a flexible component with self-recovery capability. The elastic component 33 is positioned between the bottom of the mounting hole 232 and the sorting block 32. In its natural state, the elastic component drives the sorting block 32 to protrude beyond the bottom of the second sorting area 23, making the top of the inclined surface of the sorting block 32 flush with the surface of the sorting plate 31; or, when the end of the sorting plate 31 near the sorting block 32 is inclined, the elastic component drives the sorting block 32 to protrude beyond the bottom of the second sorting area 23, making the inclined surface of the sorting block 32 and the inclined surface of the sorting block 32 on the same plane, such as... Figure 4 The state shown.

[0049] The driving structure can be implemented using components such as a guide rail 421, a slider 422 placed on the guide rail 421, and a power output component for driving the slider 422 to move along the guide rail. These are existing conventional technologies and will not be described in detail here.

[0050] Depending on the different sorting table structures, the installation location, quantity, and structure of the material feeding components vary.

[0051] For example:

[0052] Using the sorting table structure shown in Example 1, since the feeding area 21, the first sorting area 22 and the second sorting area 23 are all set on a straight line, a set of material feeding components can be used to achieve unidirectional movement of the product.

[0053] Using the sorting table structure shown in Example 2, since the product's movement direction from the feeding area 21 into the first sorting area 22 and from the first sorting area 22 into the second sorting area 23 is not in a straight line, two sets of feeding components can be set to achieve multi-directional product movement control, or, as shown in Example 2. Figure 3 The diagram shows a single set of feeding components. With the sorting table tilted, the product's weight allows for reliable area switching when the first sorting area 22 enters the second sorting area 23. When the sorting table is tilted, the tilt should not be too large, ideally so as not to affect the automatic falling of products in states A2 and A3 into the discharge hole 221 due to their center of gravity. When the sorting table is tilted or two sets of feeding components are used to control multi-directional product movement, a positioning strip 231 is provided on the side of the second sorting area 23 away from the first sorting area 22 to limit product movement.

[0054] This combination Figure 2 , Figures 10 to 13 The automatic sorting fixture described herein explains its automatic sorting principle. The sorting table adopts the structure shown in Example 2, and one set of material feeding components is provided.

[0055] Initial position, such as Figure 10 As shown.

[0056] B1 represents the product feeding direction. After product 1 enters the feeding area 21, it is positioned at the angle between the first feeding plate 411 and the second feeding plate 412. The feeding assembly controls the feeding block to move along the B2 direction. The product moves from the feeding area 21 to the first selection area 22. At this time, due to the different centers of gravity in different states, the center of gravity of products in states A2 and A3 must be placed in the dropping hole 221, and products in states A2 and A3 fall into the dropping hole 221. The center of gravity of products in states A1 and A4 is offset from the dropping hole 221, maintaining stability, as shown in the figure. Figure 11 As shown.

[0057] The feeding assembly controls the feeding block to move back to its original position in the opposite direction of B2.

[0058] Because the sorting table is inclined, products in states A1 and A4 move to the second sorting area 23 under their own weight.

[0059] If the product moving to the second selection zone 23 is in state A4, the feeding component controls the feeding block to move along direction B3, pushing the product towards the selection component. At this time, since the end face of the product in contact with the sorting block 32 is flat, it moves under the guidance of the inclined surface of the sorting block 32 and slides out above the sorting plate 31. Figure 12 The state shown indicates that product sorting in state A4 is achieved.

[0060] If the product moving to the second selection zone 23 is in state A1, the feeding assembly controls the feeding block to move along direction B3, pushing the product towards the selection assembly. At this time, because the product has a groove structure at its front end, this groove is positioned under the sorting block 32 with its end below the sorting plate 31. Continuing to control the feeding block to move along direction B3 compresses the elastic component, causing the sorting block to move down until its top is parallel to the bottom of the second selection zone. Continuing to control the feeding block to move along direction B3 pushes the product out. Figure 13 As shown.

[0061] Among them, B2, B3, and B4 are in the same direction.

[0062] Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting fixture, characterized in that, It is used for sorting sheet-shaped products (1), wherein one end of the product (1) is provided with a first groove (11) and one side of the other end is provided with a first protrusion (12). The sorting fixture includes: A sorting table is provided with a feeding area (21), a first sorting area (22) and a second sorting area (23) in sequence. A discharge hole (221) is provided on one side of the first sorting area (22). A material feeding component is used to push the product to be sorted on the sorting table through the feeding area (21), the first sorting area (22), and the second sorting area (23) in sequence. A material selection component is placed at the material output end of the second material selection area (23). The material selection component includes a sorting plate (31) with a gap greater than or equal to the thickness of the product on the bottom surface of the second material selection area (23), a sorting block (32) with a width less than the width of the first groove (11), and an elastic component (33) for controlling the sorting block (32) to protrude or be hidden at the bottom of the second material selection area (23). The sorting block (32) is placed at the front end of the sorting plate (31) and when the end of the first groove (11) of the product contacts the sorting block (32), the groove of the first groove (11) is placed in the gap. The side of the sorting block (32) facing away from the sorting plate (31) is an inclined surface.

2. The automatic sorting fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding area (21) and the first material selection area (22) are placed on the same straight line, and the second material selection area (23) is placed on the other side of the first material selection area (22).

3. The automatic sorting fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second material selection area (23) is provided with a positioning strip (231) for limiting the movement of the product on the side away from the first material selection area (22).

4. The automatic sorting fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly includes a feeding block (41) and a drive structure for driving the feeding block (41) to move.

5. An automatic sorting fixture according to claim 4, characterized in that: The material feeding block (41) includes a first material feeding piece (411) and a second material feeding piece (412) that is fixed perpendicularly to the first material feeding piece (411).

6. An automatic sorting fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that: The second material feeding plate (412) or the first material feeding plate (411) has at least one second protrusion on its end face near the material selection component, and the second protrusion is offset from the position of the sorting block (32).

7. An automatic sorting fixture according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second protrusion includes a first step (431) and a second step (432) connected in sequence. The first step (431) is placed between the end face of the material selection component and the second step (432). The distance between the top surface of the first step (431) and the bottom surface of the second material selection area (23) is greater than the distance between the sorting plate (31) and the bottom surface of the second material selection area (23). The distance between the top surface of the second step (432) and the bottom surface of the second material selection area (23) is less than the distance between the sorting plate (31) and the bottom surface of the second material selection area (23).

8. An automatic sorting fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting plate (31) has an inclined surface at one end near the sorting block (32).

9. An automatic sorting fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting plate (31) is provided with a second groove for securing the sorting block (32).

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