A picking device

Abstract

This invention discloses a picking device, relating to the field of logistics management technology. It includes a picking bin shell, at least two sorting openings on the picking bin shell, and sorting seats installed inside the picking bin shell for temporarily placing express packages. The picking bin shell contains a first conveyor belt for receiving goods and a second conveyor belt for discharging goods. A fixed frame is provided inside the picking bin shell, and a support plate is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. Clamping components for gripping express packages are slidably connected to the support plate. A moving mechanism is provided on the picking bin shell to move the clamping components. This invention uses the internal clamping components to move small express packages, separating them from large packages, allowing couriers to prioritize placing large packages in larger lockers. The rotating mechanism then drives the small packages for further sorting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of logistics management technology, and in particular to a picking device. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of the times, logistics distribution and transportation have gradually flourished. Whether it is the initial dispatch of express delivery or the subsequent delivery, sorting is required. During the sorting process, express delivery sometimes needs to be placed in express lockers for customers to pick up. Due to their different sizes, express delivery needs to be sorted according to size before being placed in express lockers of different sizes.

[0003] In current technology, packages are typically placed manually in parcel lockers. However, when the volume of packages is large, sorting by size takes time and adds unnecessary workload for delivery personnel. Therefore, a picking device capable of differentiating packages by size is needed to reduce the workload of delivery personnel. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to solve at least one of the technical problems mentioned in the background art, the present invention aims to provide a picking device that can distinguish smaller express packages so that couriers can place them in different express lockers.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A picking device includes a picking bin shell, at least two sorting openings disposed on the picking bin shell, and a sorting seat installed inside the picking bin shell for temporarily placing express packages. A first conveyor belt for receiving goods and a second conveyor belt for discharging goods are installed inside the picking bin shell. A fixed frame is provided inside the picking bin shell, and a support plate is fixedly connected to the fixed frame. A clamping component for clamping express packages is slidably connected to the support plate. A moving mechanism is provided on the picking bin shell to drive the clamping component to move.

[0007] The picking compartment is equipped with a rotating roller inside its outer shell. The rotating roller is connected to the sorting seat via a ramp. The sorting seat is equipped with a sorting compartment. The sorting compartment is equipped with several clamping mechanisms for clamping express packages. The sorting compartment is also equipped with a rotating mechanism that drives the clamping mechanisms to rotate.

[0008] Furthermore, a first guide rail is installed at the end of the first conveyor belt, the first guide rail is connected to the second conveyor belt, and a movable plate for carrying express packages is slidably connected on the first guide rail.

[0009] Furthermore, the moving mechanism includes a fixed frame fixedly connected to the shell of the picking compartment, a support plate fixedly connected above the fixed frame, a second lead screw rotatably connected inside the support plate, a slider threadedly connected to the second lead screw, and the slider being fixedly connected to the clamping member through a first telescopic rod.

[0010] Furthermore, a third lead screw is rotatably connected inside the clamping member, and a clamping plate is threaded onto the third lead screw.

[0011] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating shaft rotatably connected to the upper part of the sorting seat, a rotating disk fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, and the rotating disk fixedly connected to the clamping mechanism.

[0012] Furthermore, the clamping mechanism includes a fixing block fixedly connected to the rotating disk, the fixing block being provided with a second guide rail, and a clamping block for clamping being mounted on the second guide rail.

[0013] Furthermore, a top plate is fixedly connected to the sorting seat, and a second telescopic rod and a barcode scanner are fixedly connected to the top plate respectively. A pressure sensor is provided on the free end of the second telescopic rod.

[0014] Furthermore, a drop groove is provided on the sorting seat located below the rotating roller.

[0015] Furthermore, a first lead screw is rotatably connected to the lower part of the sorting seat, and a movable frame is threadedly connected to the first lead screw. The sorting seat is provided with a slot for the movable frame to be inserted.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are:

[0017] First, this invention can use internal clamping components to move small packages and separate them from large packages, allowing delivery personnel to prioritize placing large packages in larger delivery lockers.

[0018] Secondly, this invention can further classify small express packages by using a rotating mechanism. It can also push out soft-packaged express packages based on the softness or hardness of the packaging to avoid damage caused by the squeezing of soft-packaged express packages by hard-packaged express packages during the classification process. It can also analyze whether the express package is fragile by scanning the barcode and gently put down the fragile express package. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the rear structure of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the moving mechanism of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is an enlarged schematic diagram of a partial structure of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the present invention;

[0025] In the diagram: 11. Picking bin shell; 12. Sorting opening; 13. Sorting seat; 14. Fixing frame; 15. First conveyor belt; 16. Second conveyor belt; 17. First guide rail; 18. Moving plate; 19. Moving mechanism; 20. Sorting rack; 21. Rotating roller; 22. Top plate; 23. Moving frame; 24. First lead screw; 25. Sorting bin; 26. Rotating mechanism; 27. Support plate; 28. Second lead screw; 29. ​​Slider; 30. First telescopic rod; 31. Third lead screw; 32. Clamping plate; 33. Ramp; 34. Rotating shaft; 35. Rotating disk; 36. Drop chute; 37. Second telescopic rod; 38. Third telescopic rod; 39. Fixing block; 40. Barcode scanner; 41. Second guide rail; 42. Clamping block; 43. Clamping mechanism; 44. Clamping component. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below. 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.

[0027] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 This embodiment provides a picking device, including a picking bin shell 11, at least two sorting slots 12 disposed on the picking bin shell 11, and a sorting seat 13 installed inside the picking bin shell 11 for temporarily placing express packages. A first conveyor belt 15 for receiving goods and a second conveyor belt 16 for discharging goods are installed inside the picking bin shell 11. A fixed frame 14 is provided inside the picking bin shell 11, and a support plate 27 is fixedly connected to the fixed frame 14. A clamping member 44 for clamping express packages is slidably connected to the support plate 27. A moving mechanism 19 for moving the clamping member 44 is provided on the picking bin shell 11.

[0028] The first conveyor belt 15 is equipped with a first guide rail 17 at its end. The first guide rail 17 is connected to the second conveyor belt 16. A movable plate 18 for carrying express packages is slidably connected on the first guide rail 17.

[0029] The moving mechanism 19 includes a fixed frame 14 fixedly connected to the outer shell 11 of the picking compartment. A support plate 27 is fixedly connected above the fixed frame 14. A second lead screw 28 is rotatably connected inside the support plate 27. A slider 29 is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 28. The slider 29 is fixedly connected to the clamping member 44 through a first telescopic rod 30.

[0030] The clamping member 44 is internally rotatably connected to a third lead screw 31, and a clamping plate 32 is threadedly connected to the third lead screw 31.

[0031] The clamping plate 32 is equipped with a touch sensor. When the touch sensor comes into contact with the express delivery, it will analyze the distance that the first telescopic rod 30 and the two clamping plates 32 have moved, thereby analyzing whether the express delivery can enter the small express delivery cabinet.

[0032] By placing the express delivery on the first conveyor belt 15, it can be initially sorted. The express delivery falls onto the moving plate 18 on the first guide rail 17 via the first conveyor belt 15. After moving into the clamping member 44, the first telescopic rod 30 falls down and the third lead screw 31 is activated, which drives the clamping plate 32 to clamp the express delivery.

[0033] If the package cannot enter the small parcel locker, the third lead screw 31 reverses, the first telescopic rod 30 retracts, and the package is released. If the package can enter the small parcel locker, the second lead screw 28 is activated, and the package is moved above the rotating roller 21 through the fixed relationship between the slider 29 and the clamping member 44.

[0034] Please see Figure 1 , Figure 5 and Figure 6 The picking compartment shell 11 is provided with a rotating roller 21. The rotating roller 21 is connected to the sorting seat 13 by a ramp 33. The sorting seat is provided with a sorting compartment 25. The sorting compartment 25 is provided with a plurality of clamping mechanisms 43 for clamping express packages. The sorting compartment 25 is provided with a rotating mechanism 26 that drives the clamping mechanisms 43 to rotate.

[0035] The rotating mechanism 26 includes a rotating shaft 34 rotatably connected to the upper part of the sorting seat 13, a rotating disk 35 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 34, and the rotating disk 35 fixedly connected to the clamping mechanism 43.

[0036] A drop groove 36 is provided on the sorting seat 13 located below the rotating roller 21.

[0037] The incoming package will land on the rotating roller 21, and then slide down the ramp 33 driven by the rotating roller 21. Irregular debris will fall into the gaps of the rotating roller 21.

[0038] The clamping mechanism 43 includes a fixing block 39 fixedly connected to the rotating disk 35, a second guide rail 41 on the fixing block 39, and a clamping block 42 for clamping on the second guide rail 41.

[0039] Each clamping mechanism 43 is provided with a third telescopic rod 38.

[0040] The second guide rail 41 can drive the clamping block 42 to clamp the falling express delivery, and the express delivery is rotated by the rotating disk 35, passing through the second telescopic rod 37 and the barcode scanner 40 in sequence.

[0041] A top plate 22 is fixedly connected to the sorting seat 13. A second telescopic rod 37 and a barcode scanner 40 are fixedly connected to the top plate 22. A pressure sensor is provided on the free end of the second telescopic rod 37.

[0042] The pressure sensor on the second telescopic rod 37 can sense the softness or hardness of the package during the downward pressure. If the package is soft-packaged, the corresponding third telescopic rod 38 will be triggered to push the package out. The package can then be retrieved from the pushed-out position and placed in the parcel locker.

[0043] The lower part of the sorting seat 13 is rotatably connected to a first lead screw 24, and a movable frame 23 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 24. The sorting seat 13 is provided with a slot for the movable frame 23 to be inserted.

[0044] If a hard-packaged express delivery is detected as fragile when it passes through the barcode scanner 40, it will not be pushed out. Instead, the first lead screw 24 will be activated to slowly move the express delivery down through the moving frame 23 before it is picked up.

[0045] If it is not a soft package or a fragile item, then handle it normally.

[0046] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that the invention can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of the invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered in all respects as exemplary and non-limiting, and the scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within the present invention.

Claims

1. A picking device, comprising a picking bin housing (11), at least two sorting openings (12) disposed on the picking bin housing (11), and a sorting seat (13) installed inside the picking bin housing (11) for temporarily placing express packages, characterized in that: The picking bin shell (11) is equipped with a first conveyor belt (15) for receiving goods and a second conveyor belt (16) for discharging goods. The picking bin shell (11) is provided with a fixed frame (14), and a support plate (27) is fixedly connected to the fixed frame (14). A clamping member (44) for clamping express delivery is slidably connected to the support plate (27). The picking bin shell (11) is provided with a moving mechanism (19) for moving the clamping member (44). The picking bin shell (11) is equipped with a rotating roller (21), which is connected to the sorting seat (13) by a ramp (33). The sorting seat is equipped with a sorting bin (25), and the sorting bin (25) is equipped with several clamping mechanisms (43) for clamping express packages. The sorting bin (25) is equipped with a rotating mechanism (26) that drives the clamping mechanism (43) to rotate. The rotating mechanism (26) includes a rotating shaft (34) rotatably connected to the upper part of the sorting seat (13). A rotating disk (35) is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (34), and the rotating disk (35) is fixedly connected to the clamping mechanism (43). The clamping mechanism (43) The system includes a fixed block (39) fixedly connected to the rotating disk (35), a second guide rail (41) provided on the fixed block (39), and a clamping block (42) for clamping installed on the second guide rail (41); a top plate (22) fixedly connected to the sorting seat (13), a second telescopic rod (37) and a barcode scanner (40) fixedly connected to the top plate (22), and a pressure sensor provided on the free end of the second telescopic rod (37); a first lead screw (24) rotatably connected to the lower part of the sorting seat (13), a movable frame (23) threadedly connected to the first lead screw (24), and a groove for the movable frame (23) to be embedded in the sorting seat (13).

2. The picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first conveyor belt (15) is equipped with a first guide rail (17) at its end. The first guide rail (17) is connected to the second conveyor belt (16). A movable plate (18) for carrying express delivery is slidably connected on the first guide rail (17).

3. A picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving mechanism (19) includes a fixed frame (14) fixedly connected inside the outer shell (11) of the picking compartment. A support plate (27) is fixedly connected above the fixed frame (14). A second lead screw (28) is rotatably connected inside the support plate (27). A slider (29) is threadedly connected to the second lead screw (28). The slider (29) is fixedly connected to the clamping member (44) through a first telescopic rod (30).

4. A picking device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The clamping member (44) is internally rotatably connected to a third lead screw (31), and a clamping plate (32) is threaded onto the third lead screw (31).

5. A picking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A drop groove (36) is provided on the sorting seat (13) located below the rotating roller (21).

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