A reciprocating rotation system and rotation method of a baggage security check basket

Abstract

The application discloses a reciprocating rotation system and rotation method of a luggage security check basket, and the reciprocating rotation system comprises a security check machine, a front conveying line arranged at the import side of the security check machine, a rear conveying line arranged at the export side of the security check machine, an empty basket ferrying device, a return conveying line, and the empty basket ferrying device is arranged at the end of the rear conveying line away from the security check machine, the empty basket ferrying device is provided with a table plate capable of swinging up and down, the table plate receives the luggage basket on the rear conveying line, the return conveying line is arranged below the front conveying line and the rear conveying line, the basket receiving end of the return conveying line receives the luggage basket falling when the table plate swings down, and the basket outlet end of the return conveying line is close to the front conveying line. The luggage of the passenger is checked through the upper empty basket conveying platform, the empty basket after the passenger takes the luggage is transferred to the return conveying line through the empty basket ferrying device, and is conveyed to the passenger security check entrance, so that the passenger can take the basket conveniently, the empty basket can be quickly returned, and the labor intensity of the security check personnel is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the technical field of baggage security inspection and conveying equipment, specifically relating to a reciprocating rotation system and rotation method for a baggage security inspection basket. Background Technology

[0002] Luggage checks are necessary when entering important public places to maintain security, such as airport and train station security checks. However, with the development of social intelligence and automation, and in order to reduce the labor intensity of staff, airports are gradually connecting to automated security check lines. As a result, two-level security conveyor channels have begun to appear on the market. The upper level is used for carry-on baggage security checks, and the lower level is used for empty basket return. There are various ways to transfer empty baskets from the upper level to the lower level. Currently, most of them use manual basket transfer, which increases the workload of staff and also requires a certain area for placing empty baskets.

[0003] Therefore, how to provide a system and method that can effectively recycle empty luggage baskets and automatically transport them from the upper level to the lower level continuously is a problem that urgently needs to be solved by those skilled in the art. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of this, the present invention provides a reciprocating rotation system and method for baggage security screening baskets. This effectively enables the return of empty baskets, reducing the workload of staff.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security screening basket, comprising:

[0006] The security inspection machine has a front conveyor line arranged on the inlet side and a rear conveyor line arranged on the outlet side.

[0007] An empty basket transfer device is arranged at the end of the rear conveyor line away from the security inspection machine. The empty basket transfer device is equipped with a platform that can swing up and down, and the platform receives the luggage baskets transferred from the rear conveyor line.

[0008] A return conveyor line is arranged below the front conveyor line and the rear conveyor line. The receiving end of the return conveyor line receives the luggage baskets that slide down when the platform is lowered, and the exit end of the return conveyor line is close to the front conveyor line.

[0009] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: the front conveyor line sends luggage with baskets into the security screening machine for inspection, and then the rear conveyor line transports the luggage out. After the passenger takes the luggage, the empty basket is sent by the empty basket transfer device to the return conveyor line arranged on the lower level. The return conveyor line returns the empty basket to the exit end, where the passenger takes the basket from the exit end and puts the luggage in it. Then the front conveyor line transports the empty basket to the security screening machine for inspection, forming a reciprocating cycle. This eliminates the need for staff to transfer the empty basket to one side of the front conveyor line, reducing labor intensity and achieving a high degree of automation.

[0010] Preferably, the front conveyor line has a luggage rack on the side closest to the passenger, and the basket exit end of the conveyor line is located below the luggage rack.

[0011] The resulting technical effect is that the baggage rack assists passengers in loading their luggage into the baggage baskets, and then pushes the baggage baskets containing the luggage onto the front conveyor line to be transported to the security screening machine.

[0012] Preferably, the rear conveyor line includes a pass line and a re-inspection line arranged side by side. The pass line is closer to the passenger. The empty basket transfer device is arranged at the output end of the pass line and the re-inspection line. The platform is located at the end of the re-inspection line. An opening table for staff to inspect luggage is provided on one side of the empty basket transfer device.

[0013] The resulting technical effect is that baggage that passes security check is conveyed out via the pass line closest to the passenger, making it convenient for the passenger to retrieve their baggage, while baggage that fails security check is conveyed out via the re-inspection line and opened for inspection by staff.

[0014] Preferably, the empty basket transfer device includes a frame, a lifting mechanism, a weight sensor, a telescopic plate, and a damping hinge. The top of the frame has a pick-up position and a processing position. The pick-up position is located at the end of the qualified line, and the processing position is located at the end of the re-inspection line. The platform is located at the processing position and is connected to the top of the frame via the damping hinge. The lifting mechanism is vertically fixed to the frame, and the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism is hinged to the other end of the platform. The weight sensor is arranged on the platform, and the telescopic plate is horizontally arranged at the pick-up position. The telescopic end of the telescopic plate extends out and covers the top of the platform.

[0015] The resulting technical effect is as follows: Staff place an empty basket on the platform. A weight sensor detects the weight and sends it to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism then lowers the platform at a certain angle, causing the empty basket to slide onto the return conveyor line and be returned to the exit point, ready for passengers to retrieve. A slot appears at the lowered position of the platform; to improve safety, a telescopic panel is used to cover the slot.

[0016] Preferably, when the platform is in a horizontal state, the end of the return transmission cable receiving basket is located diagonally below the platform, corresponding to the end of the platform's swing stroke.

[0017] The resulting technical effect is that the swing of the platform is controlled by the lifting mechanism, and the lower-level arrangement of the return conveyor line can reduce space occupation and realize the effective return of empty baskets.

[0018] Preferably, the lifting mechanism is either a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder, and a transition rod is movably connected between the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism and the platform.

[0019] The resulting technical effect is that, taking into account the positional difference caused by the up-and-down swing of the platform, a transition rod is used to connect the lifting mechanism and the platform, ensuring that the platform swings down smoothly under the control of the lifting mechanism.

[0020] Preferably, the front conveyor line is a bent conveyor line, and the side of the front conveyor line closest to the passenger has a clearance area for the luggage rack.

[0021] The resulting technical effect is that the bending conveyor line fully considers the spatial layout, making it convenient for passengers to put on and take off their luggage. They can simply push the luggage baskets containing their luggage outwards to place them on the front conveyor line.

[0022] This invention also discloses a method for reciprocating rotation of a baggage security screening basket based on a rotary system, which includes the following steps:

[0023] Step 1: Passengers enter the security check area and take out an empty basket from the output end. After placing their luggage in the empty basket, they place it on the front conveyor line, which then sends the luggage basket containing the luggage to the security screening machine for inspection.

[0024] Step 2: After passing through the security screening machine, the luggage is output from the rear conveyor line, and passengers take their luggage away;

[0025] Step 3: The empty luggage baskets are sent to the lower level return conveyor line via the empty basket transfer device. The return conveyor line transfers the empty luggage baskets to the exit end for the next passenger to pick up.

[0026] Preferably, in step two, after the security inspection machine detects unqualified luggage, it is sent to the baggage opening station for inspection via a rear conveyor line. After inspection, the luggage enters the front conveyor line again for re-inspection by the security inspection machine.

[0027] Preferably, in step three, the empty luggage basket is transferred by the staff to the platform, and the weight sensor on the platform feeds back the weight information of the luggage basket to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism controls the platform to swing down at a certain angle, and the luggage basket on the platform slides down to the return transmission line. During the swinging down of the platform, the telescopic plate extends and covers the slots created by the swinging down of the platform.

[0028] The beneficial effects of this invention are: by adopting an upper and lower layer arrangement, the space under the front and rear conveyor lines is fully utilized, and the empty baskets are effectively returned to the front security inspection area, which is convenient to use and does not require manual handling by staff. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Figure 1 This is an overall flowchart of a reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security screening basket according to the present invention;

[0030] Figure 2 This is a top view of a reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security screening basket according to the present invention;

[0031] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the return mechanism of the reciprocating rotary system of a baggage security basket according to the present invention;

[0032] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the descending state of the return mechanism platform of the reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security basket according to the present invention.

[0033] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the sliding state of a baggage basket in a reciprocating rotating system for a baggage security basket according to the present invention.

[0034] Figure 6 for Figure 4 Side view.

[0035] 1 Security inspection machine, 2 Front conveyor line, 3 Rear conveyor line, 31 Qualification line, 32 Re-inspection line, 4 Empty basket transfer device, 41 Frame, 42 Lifting mechanism, 43 Weight sensor, 44 Telescopic plate, 45 Damping hinge, 46 Platform, 47 Pick-up position, 48 Processing position, 5 Luggage basket, 6 Bag opening table, 7 Luggage table, 8 Transition rod, 9 Return conveyor line, 91 Basket receiving end, 92 Basket exit end. Detailed Implementation

[0036] 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. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] See the appendix of this invention. Figures 1 to 6 According to an embodiment of the present invention, a reciprocating rotating system for a baggage security screening basket includes:

[0038] Security inspection machine 1, with a front conveyor line 2 arranged on the inlet side of security inspection machine 1 and a rear conveyor line 3 arranged on the outlet side of security inspection machine 1;

[0039] Empty basket transfer device 4 is arranged at the end of the rear conveyor line 3 away from the security inspection machine 1. The empty basket transfer device 4 is equipped with a platform 46 that can swing up and down, and the platform 46 receives the luggage basket 5 on the rear conveyor line 3.

[0040] Return conveyor line 9 is arranged below the front conveyor line 2 and the rear conveyor line 3. The receiving end 91 of the return conveyor line 9 receives the luggage basket 5 that slips off when the platform 46 swings down. The exit end 92 of the return conveyor line 9 is close to the front conveyor line 2.

[0041] In some other specific embodiments, the front conveyor line 2 is provided with a luggage platform 7 on the side closer to the passenger, and the basket outlet 92 is located below the luggage platform 7, making it convenient for passengers to take out the luggage basket and put their luggage in.

[0042] In other embodiments, the rear conveyor line 3 includes a qualified line 31 and a re-inspection line 32 arranged side by side. The qualified line 31 is closer to the passenger. The empty basket transfer device 4 is arranged at the output end of the qualified line 31 and the re-inspection line 32. The platform 46 is located at the end of the re-inspection line 32. An opening table 6 for staff to inspect luggage is provided on one side of the empty basket transfer device 4, which facilitates on-site opening and inspection by staff.

[0043] In some other embodiments, the empty basket transfer device 4 includes a frame 41, a lifting mechanism 42, a weight sensor 43, a telescopic plate 44, and a damping hinge 45. The top of the frame 41 is provided with a pick-up position 47, which is located at the end of the qualified line 31. One side of the pick-up position is a processing position 48, which is located at the end of the re-inspection line 32. A platform 46 is arranged at the processing position 48. The platform 46 is located on one side of the pick-up position 47 and is connected to the top of the frame 41 by the damping hinge 45. The lifting mechanism 42 is vertically fixed on the frame 41. The telescopic end of the lifting mechanism 42 is hinged to the other side of the platform 46. The weight sensor 43 is arranged on the platform 46. The telescopic plate 44 is horizontally arranged at the pick-up position 47. The telescopic end of the telescopic plate 44 extends out and is located above the platform 46.

[0044] The empty basket transfer device transfers empty baskets from the upper rear conveyor line to the lower return conveyor line.

[0045] In other embodiments, when the platform 46 is in a horizontal state, the end of the upward stroke of the platform is controlled by a lifting mechanism, and the end of the downward stroke of the platform is located at the lower part of the platform 46, which facilitates the sliding and transfer of empty baskets.

[0046] In some other embodiments, the lifting mechanism 42 is a hydraulic cylinder, and a transition rod 8 is movably connected between the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism 42 and the platform 46. The transition rod provides a range of motion to ensure that the platform swings smoothly under the control of the lifting mechanism.

[0047] In other embodiments, the front conveyor line 2 is a bent conveyor line, and the side of the front conveyor line 2 closest to the passenger has a clearance area for the luggage rack 7, which optimizes the spatial layout and saves space occupied by the entire equipment.

[0048] This invention also discloses a method for the reciprocating rotation of a baggage security screening basket, which includes the following steps:

[0049] Step 1: Passengers enter the security check area and take out an empty basket from the output end. After placing their luggage in the empty basket, they place it on the front conveyor line, which then sends the luggage basket containing the luggage to the security screening machine for inspection.

[0050] Step 2: After passing through the security screening machine, the luggage is output from the rear conveyor line, and passengers take their luggage away;

[0051] Step 3: The empty luggage baskets are sent to the lower level return conveyor line via the empty basket transfer device. The return conveyor line transfers the empty luggage baskets to the exit end for the next passenger to pick up.

[0052] Specifically, in step two, after the security screening machine detects non-compliant luggage, it is sent to the baggage opening station for inspection via the rear conveyor line. After inspection, the luggage enters the front conveyor line again for re-inspection by the security screening machine.

[0053] More specifically, in step three, the empty luggage basket is transferred by the staff to the platform. The weight sensor on the platform feeds back the weight information of the luggage basket to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism controls the platform to swing down at a certain angle, and the luggage basket on the platform slides down to the return transmission line. During the downward swing of the platform, the telescopic plate extends and covers the slot created by the downward swing of the platform.

[0054] The specific process of this invention is as follows:

[0055] Passengers enter the security check area, take an empty basket from the exit end, place their luggage in the empty basket, and then push the luggage basket onto the conveyor roller away from the passenger. The front conveyor line then transports the luggage basket to the security check machine.

[0056] After passing security screening, qualified luggage baskets are transported to the outside of the rear conveyor line (the qualified line closer to the passenger side) for easy access by passengers.

[0057] Baggage baskets that fail the initial security screening or have issues are transported to the inner side of the rear conveyor line (re-inspection line), where security personnel conduct baggage checks on passengers at the baggage opening counter. After the initial check, the baggage baskets are returned to the front conveyor line for a second security check.

[0058] After security screening, the luggage baskets are conveyed to the collection station via a rear conveyor line. Passengers retrieve their luggage, and the empty baskets are pushed to the side processing station (table) by security personnel or passengers. After receiving a weight signal from the weight sensor on the table, the table slowly descends with the assistance of a hydraulic lifting mechanism and a damping hinge. At the same time, a baffle extends from the collection station to prevent security personnel or passengers from putting their hands into the equipment. As the table descends, the empty basket gradually slides onto the return conveyor line on the lower level.

[0059] The return conveyor line transports empty baskets to the front basket outlet for passengers to retrieve baskets and place their luggage.

[0060] The hydraulic lifting mechanisms are arranged in pairs below the platform to jointly realize the swinging process of the platform.

[0061] The damping hinge in this invention can be a C80 series damping hinge mechanism; of course, common hinge mechanisms such as cylinders or hydraulics can also be used. The damping hinge is installed on the platform and the device frame to assist the platform in tilting, reduce the difficulty of cutting at an angle, and reduce noise.

[0062] The lifting mechanism can be either a hydraulic cylinder or an electric lifting component. The vertical extension and retraction of the hydraulic mechanism is controlled by the weight on the platform. When there is no empty basket or the weight has not reached the limit threshold, the hydraulic mechanism is in an extended state without any force. When there is an empty basket ready to be lowered, the hydraulic mechanism is in a retracted state.

[0063] The working motion of the luggage basket is as follows:

[0064] Initial state: There are no empty baskets on the processing position (platform), the weight sensor signal is "0", the platform is in a horizontal state, and the hydraulic rod is extended vertically.

[0065] Operating Procedures: When the empty basket enters the retrieval position, all items in the basket have been removed by the passenger. At this point, the security personnel or the passenger pushes the empty basket to the processing position. The signal from the weight sensor changes from "0" to "1". At this time, the hydraulic lifting mechanism begins to retract, assisted by the damping hinge structure, and the platform begins to tilt downwards, causing the empty basket to slide down onto the return conveyor line. Simultaneously, the telescopic plate under the retrieval position frame extends to the processing position to prevent hands from reaching into the device.

[0066] Output status: When the damping hinge angle is "a" and the hydraulic lifting rod length is "d", the empty basket reaches the lower conveyor line. Under the action of the electric roller, the empty basket returns to the front conveyor section for passenger use. The platform of the empty basket transfer device swings back and forth within a certain angle.

[0067] The apparatus and methods disclosed in the embodiments are described simply because they correspond to the methods disclosed in the embodiments. For relevant details, please refer to the method section.

[0068] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security screening basket, characterized in that, include: Security inspection machine (1), with a front conveyor line (2) arranged on the inlet side of the security inspection machine (1) and a rear conveyor line (3) arranged on the outlet side of the security inspection machine (1); Empty basket transfer device (4), the empty basket transfer device (4) is arranged at the end of the rear conveyor line (3) away from the security inspection machine (1), the empty basket transfer device (4) is provided with a platform (46) that can swing up and down, the platform (46) receives the luggage basket (5) transferred from the rear conveyor line (3). Return conveyor line (9), which is arranged below the front conveyor line (2) and the rear conveyor line (3), the receiving end (91) of the return conveyor line (9) receives the luggage basket (5) that slides down when the platform (46) is lowered, and the exit end (92) of the return conveyor line (9) is close to the front conveyor line (2). The rear conveyor line (3) includes a qualified line (31) and a re-inspection line (32) arranged side by side. The qualified line (31) is located on the side closer to the passenger. The empty basket transfer device (4) is arranged at the output end of the qualified line (31) and the re-inspection line (32). The platform (46) is located at the end of the re-inspection line (32). An opening table (6) for staff to inspect luggage is provided on one side of the empty basket transfer device (4). The empty basket transfer device (4) includes a frame (41), a lifting mechanism (42), a weight sensor (43), a telescopic plate (44), and a damping hinge (45). The top of the frame (41) is provided with a pick-up position (47) and a processing position (48). The pick-up position (47) is located at the end of the qualified line (31), and the processing position (48) is located at the end of the re-inspection line. The platform (46) is located at the processing position (48) and is connected to the top of the frame (41) through the damping hinge (45). The lifting mechanism... The structure (42) is vertically fixed on the frame (41). The telescopic end of the lifting mechanism (42) is hinged to the other end of the platform (46). The weight sensor (43) is arranged on the platform (46). The telescopic plate (44) is arranged horizontally on the picking position (47). The telescopic plate (44) is used to cover the slot generated after the platform swings down. When the platform (46) is in a horizontal state, it corresponds to the end of the platform swing stroke. The basket end (91) of the return transmission line (9) is located diagonally below the platform (46).

2. The reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security screening basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front conveyor line (2) has a luggage rack (7) on the side closest to the passenger, and the basket outlet (92) is located below the luggage rack (7).

3. The reciprocating rotary system for a baggage security screening basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting mechanism (42) is either a hydraulic cylinder or an electric cylinder, and a transition rod (8) is movably connected between the telescopic end of the lifting mechanism (42) and the platform (46).

4. The reciprocating rotation system for a baggage security screening basket according to claim 1, characterized in that, The front conveyor line (2) is a bent conveyor line, and the front conveyor line (2) has a clearance area for the luggage rack (7) on the side closer to the passenger.

5. A method for reciprocating a baggage screening basket using a reciprocating system as described in any one of claims 1-4, characterized in that: Includes the following steps: Step 1: Passengers enter the security check area and take out an empty baggage basket from the output end. After placing the baggage in the empty baggage basket, they place it on the front conveyor line, which then sends the baggage basket containing the baggage to the security screening machine for inspection. Step 2: After passing through the security screening machine, the luggage is output from the rear conveyor line, and passengers take their luggage away; Step 3: The empty luggage baskets are sent to the lower level return conveyor line via the empty basket transfer device. The return conveyor line transfers the empty luggage baskets to the exit end for the next passenger to pick up.

6. A method for reciprocating rotation of a baggage security screening basket according to claim 5, characterized in that, In step two, after the security inspection machine detects unqualified luggage, it is sent to the baggage opening station for inspection via the rear conveyor line. After inspection, the luggage enters the front conveyor line again for re-inspection by the security inspection machine.

7. A method for reciprocating rotation of a baggage security screening basket according to claim 5, characterized in that, In step three, the empty luggage basket is transferred by the staff to the platform. The weight sensor on the platform feeds back the weight information of the luggage basket to the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism controls the platform to swing down at a certain angle, and the empty luggage basket on the platform slides down to the return transmission line. During the downward swing of the platform, the telescopic plate extends and covers the slot created by the downward swing of the platform.

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