Auxiliary bag-turning device

Abstract

This application relates to an auxiliary bag-turning device, belonging to the field of logistics sorting technology. This application comprises a bag-hanging device and a conveyor belt, wherein the bag-hanging device comprises two annular conveyor bars and hooks disposed on the annular conveyor bars for suspending packages; the conveyor belt is disposed below the bag-hanging device for transporting parcels that have fallen from the packages. This device helps to address the existing problems of manual bag-turning operations, which result in significant waste of labor resources, high labor intensity, and a single action.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the field of logistics sorting technology, and specifically relates to an auxiliary bag-returning device. Background Art

[0002] During express delivery, parcels weighing less than 3 kg are typically consolidated. This involves placing all parcels destined for the same destination into a large bag or other container and zipping it shut. This consolidation facilitates parcel transfer and loading and unloading, reducing the human and time resources typically wasted during the transfer and loading and unloading process for dispersed parcels. These large bags are typically called parcels, and typically weigh 10-20 kg. Upon arrival at the final destination center, a deconsolidation operation is typically performed to further separate the parcels into their respective destinations. This involves unpacking the parcels, unloading the parcels, and then sorting them manually or automatically according to their final destinations.

[0003] Currently, all package unloading operations are done manually, requiring workers to bend over to pick up the package, unzip the bottom of the package, and then stand up to lift the package and pour out the parcels inside. In order to ensure that no parcels are missed, the package needs to be shaken twice to ensure that all the parcels inside can be poured out. This work is labor-intensive and the movements are monotonous, resulting in a large waste of labor resources. Long-term repetitive bending and standing up movements will also cause lumbar muscle strain to workers, posing a hidden danger to their health. Summary of the Invention

[0004] To this end, the present application provides an auxiliary bag-turning device to solve the problems of a large amount of labor resource waste, high labor intensity and single action caused by manual bag-turning operations in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this application adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] In a first aspect, the present application provides an auxiliary bag-inverting device, comprising a bag-hanging device and a conveyor belt, wherein:

[0007] The bag hanging device includes two annular conveying bars and hooks arranged on the annular conveying bars, and the hooks are used to hang the bags;

[0008] The conveyor belt is arranged below the bag hanging device and is used to transport the express parcels dropped from the package.

[0009] Preferably, the bag hanging device further comprises two annular tracks, the cross section of the annular tracks being a hollow structure with an inverted concave shape, and an opening being provided at the lower portion for controlling the conveying track of the annular conveying bar.

[0010] Preferably, the bag hanging device further comprises a plurality of guide assemblies, and the guide assemblies are connected to the annular conveying bar;

[0011] The guide assembly includes a transverse shaft and two rollers fixedly connected to the transverse shaft;

[0012] The roller is clamped in the hollow position inside the annular track to keep the moving direction of the guide assembly consistent;

[0013] One end of the hook is fixedly hung on the horizontal axis, and the other end is used for hanging the package.

[0014] Preferably, the bag hanging device further comprises a driving assembly, and the driving assembly is connected to the annular conveying bar;

[0015] The driving assembly includes a motor and a gear, which is used to drive the annular conveyor bar to rotate.

[0016] Preferably, the upper end of the package is provided with two openings for hanging the package on the hook;

[0017] The distance between the two openings at the upper end of the package is adapted to the distance between the two annular conveyor bars;

[0018] The lower end of the package is provided with a zipper.

[0019] Preferably, the circular track is divided into an uphill section, a step section and a package receiving section;

[0020] When the bag is located on the uphill section, the bag is hung on the bag hanging device, and the zipper at the lower end of the bag is opened;

[0021] When the package is located on the step section, the step section is used to shake the package to shake off the express items left in the package;

[0022] When the package is located in the package receiving section, the package is removed from the package hanging device.

[0023] Preferably, the annular track is a 3 mm thick steel plate.

[0024] Preferably, the hook is an iron hook, and the diameter of the hook is 18 mm.

[0025] Preferably, at least two brackets are provided on each side of the conveyor belt for fixing the bag inverting device.

[0026] Preferably, the distance between the two annular conveyor strips is adapted to the width of the conveyor belt;

[0027] The length of the annular conveying strip is adapted to the length of the conveyor belt.

[0028] This application adopts the above technical solution, which has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0029] Through the bag hanging device and conveyor belt of the present application, the bag hanging device includes two annular conveyor bars and hooks arranged on the annular conveyor bars for hanging packages. When the package moves under the drive of the annular conveyor bars, when the package located in the bag hanging device is in an open state, a conveyor belt is arranged under the bag hanging device, and the express parcels in the package fall onto the conveyor belt below. The conveyor belt transports the express parcels fallen from the package and transmits them to the next destination. With such a bag hanging device, there is no need to manually bend over to open the package and pour out the express parcels in the package. It can ensure that the express parcels fallen from the package located in the bag hanging device fall onto the conveyor belt below, and no manual pouring or picking up is required, which saves human resources and reduces the work intensity of workers' single action when pouring packages, thereby improving the efficiency of pouring packages, reducing workers' fatigue, and saving a lot of time and labor costs.

[0030] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present application. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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

[0032] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an auxiliary packaging device shown in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0033] Figure 2 This is a side view of a single side of a circular track shown in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0034] Figure 3 This is a positional relationship diagram of a circular track and a guide assembly shown in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0035] Figure 4 This is a positional relationship diagram of a drive assembly and a guide assembly shown in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0036] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between a guide assembly and a hook according to an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0037] Figure 6 1 is a top view and a side view of a package shown in an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0038] Figure 7 This is a diagram showing the position relationship between a bag hanging device and a bag when the bag is hung, according to an embodiment provided by the present application;

[0039] Description of reference numerals:

[0040] 1-bag hanging device, 11-annular conveyor bar, 12-hook, 13-annular track, 14-guide assembly, 141-cross axis, 142-roller, 15-drive assembly;

[0041] 2- conveyor belt;

[0042] 3- Bracket;

[0043] 4-Package;

[0044] 5-Express delivery. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] To make the purpose, technical solutions, and advantages of this application more clear, the technical solutions of this application will be described in detail below. Obviously, the embodiments described are only some of the embodiments of this application, rather than all of them. Based on the embodiments in this application, all other implementation methods obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making any creative work are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0046] For example 1, please refer to Figure 1 , Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of an auxiliary bag-turning device according to an embodiment of the present application. The auxiliary bag-turning device includes a bag-hanging device 1 and a conveyor belt 2, wherein:

[0047] The bag hanging device 1 includes two annular conveying bars 11 and hooks 12 provided on the annular conveying bars 11, and the hooks 12 are used to hang the bag 4;

[0048] The conveyor belt 2 is arranged below the bag hanging device 1 and is used to transport the express parcels dropped from the package 4.

[0049] Specifically, a package 4 contains multiple parcels 5 destined for the same destination. These parcels 5 are packed into a large bag or other container, zipped shut, and then packaged together to form a package 4. This facilitates transit and loading and unloading of the parcels. However, for further distribution or delivery at the destination, the parcels 5 in the package 4 need to be opened and transferred to the next destination.

[0050] The bag hanging device 1 is used to hang the package 4, transport the package 4, and shake out the express parcels 5 in the package 4. A conveyor belt 2 is provided under the bag hanging device 1. The conveyor belt 2 is used to transport the express parcels 5 shaken out of the package 4 to the next destination, or to the next delivery person for sorting.

[0051] The bag hanging device 1 comprises two circular conveyor bars 11 and a plurality of hooks 12. The conveyor bars 11 are used to connect the hooks 12 in series and drive the hooks. The two circular conveyor bars 11 are of the same size and shape, and each is provided with a plurality of hooks 12. The hooks 12 are symmetrically positioned on the two circular conveyor bars 11. The distance between the two symmetrical hooks 12 on the two circular conveyor bars 11 is adapted to the size of the package 4, thereby suspending the package 4.

[0052] As the two circular conveyor bars 11 rotate, the hooks 12 also rotate, and the packages 4 on the hooks begin to move. When the bottom of the package 4 is opened, the parcels 5 inside the package 4 fall onto the conveyor belt 2 located below the bag hanging device 1. The empty parcels 5 flow along the conveyor belt 2 to the next link, and the empty package 4 continues to move forward. The operator removes the empty package 4, and the hooks 12 continue to move from the circular conveyor bar 11 and return to their original position. The entire process only requires manual placement of the package 4 on the hooks 12 and opening the package 4. The parcels 5 can be removed from the package 4 without manual handling or emptying, saving manpower and time.

[0053] It can be understood that through the bag hanging device and conveyor belt of this embodiment, the bag hanging device includes two annular conveying bars and hooks arranged on the annular conveying bars for hanging packages. When the package moves under the drive of the annular conveying bars and the package located in the bag hanging device is in an open state, a conveyor belt is arranged below the bag hanging device, and the express parcels in the package fall onto the conveyor belt below. The conveyor belt transports the express parcels fallen from the package and transmits them to the next destination. With such a bag hanging device, there is no need to manually bend over to open the package and pour out the express parcels in the package. It can ensure that the express parcels fallen from the package located in the bag hanging device fall onto the conveyor belt below, and no manual pouring or picking up is required, which saves human resources and reduces the work intensity of workers' single action when pouring packages, thereby improving the efficiency of pouring packages, reducing workers' fatigue, and saving a lot of time and labor costs.

[0054] Preferably, the bag hanging device 1 further includes two annular tracks 13 . The cross section of the annular track 13 is a hollow structure with an inverted concave shape, and an opening is provided at the lower portion for controlling the conveying trajectory of the annular conveying bar 11 .

[0055] Specifically, refer to Figure 3 , Figure 3This is a diagram showing the positional relationship between a circular track and a guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present application. The bag hanging device 1 also includes two circular tracks 13. A circular conveyor bar 11 is matched with a circular track 13. The circular conveyor bar 11 and the hooks connected in series are located on the circular track 13. The circular track 13 can control the circular conveyor bar 11 and the hooks 12 to run on the circular track, thereby controlling the conveying trajectory of the circular conveyor bar. Figure 5 , Figure 5 This is a positional relationship diagram of a guide assembly and a hook shown in an embodiment provided in the present application. The cross section of the annular track 13 is a concave shape and a hollow structure with an opening provided at the bottom. The position of the opening is the lower recessed portion.

[0056] Preferably, the bag hanging device 1 further includes a plurality of guide components 14, and the guide components 14 are connected to the annular conveying bar 11;

[0057] The guide assembly 14 includes a transverse shaft 141 and two rollers 142 fixedly connected to the transverse shaft 141;

[0058] The roller 142 is clamped in the hollow position inside the annular track 13 to keep the moving direction of the guide assembly 14 consistent;

[0059] One end of the hook 12 is fixedly hung on the horizontal shaft 141 , and the other end is used to hang the package 4 .

[0060] Specifically, refer to Figure 5 The bag hanging device 1 also includes a plurality of guide assemblies 14. The guide assembly 14 includes a transverse axis 141 and two rollers 142 fixedly connected to the transverse axis 141. The rollers 142 are stuck in the hollow position inside the annular track 13 and can slide freely inside the annular track 13. One end of the hook 12 is fixedly suspended on the transverse axis 141, that is, one hook 12 is suspended on one guide assembly 14, and the other end of the hook 12 can be used to hang the package. Since the annular conveyor bar 11 also connects all the hooks 12 in series, when the annular conveyor bar 11 moves forward, it drives the hook 12 forward. Since the rollers 142 in the guide assembly 14 can slide inside the annular track 13, the hook 12 can be kept moving along the direction of the annular track 13.

[0061] Preferably, the bag hanging device further comprises a driving assembly, and the driving assembly is connected to the annular conveying bar;

[0062] The driving assembly includes a motor and a gear, which is used to drive the annular conveyor bar to rotate.

[0063] Specifically, refer to Figure 4 , Figure 4This is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a drive assembly and a guide assembly according to an embodiment of the present application. The bag hanging device 1 further includes a drive assembly 15 connected to the ring-shaped conveyor bar 11. The drive assembly 15 includes a motor and gears for driving the ring-shaped conveyor bar 11 to rotate. When the motor and gears rotate, they move the ring-shaped conveyor bar 11, thereby moving the hook 12 connected in series with the ring-shaped conveyor bar 11.

[0064] Preferably, the upper end of the package is provided with two openings for hanging the package on the hook;

[0065] The distance between the two openings at the upper end of the package is adapted to the distance between the two annular conveyor bars;

[0066] The lower end of the package is provided with a zipper.

[0067] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 , Figure 6 The following are top and side views of a package according to an embodiment of the present application. The upper end of package 4 is provided with two openings for hanging the package 4 on hooks 12. The distance between the two openings on the upper end of package 4 matches the distance between the two circular conveyor bars 11, allowing the package 4 to be properly hung on the hooks 12 on the two circular conveyor bars 11. Furthermore, a zipper is provided on the lower end of package 4. When the package 4 is on the circular conveyor bars 11, the zipper is opened, and the package 5 inside the package 4 will fall out.

[0068] Preferably, the circular track is divided into an uphill section, a step section and a package receiving section;

[0069] When the bag is located on the uphill section, the bag is hung on the bag hanging device, and the zipper at the lower end of the bag is opened;

[0070] When the package is located on the step section, the step section is used to shake the package to shake off the express items left in the package;

[0071] When the package is located in the package receiving section, the package is removed from the package hanging device.

[0072] Specifically, refer to Figure 2 and Figure 7 , Figure 2 This is a side view of a single side of a circular track shown in an embodiment provided by this application. Figure 7This is a diagram illustrating the positional relationship between a package and a bag hanging device when hung, as shown in an embodiment provided by the present application. The circular track 13 is divided into an uphill section, a stepped section, and a bag receiving section. The stepped section is in the shape of a ladder, with the highest point at the interface between the uphill section and the stepped section. The bag receiving section is in the downhill section. A bag hanging section may also be included. After a worker hangs a bag 4 on a hook 12 in the bag hanging section, the bag 4 moves forward along the circular conveyor bar 11. When the bag 4 moves to the uphill section of the circular track 13, the zipper at the lower end of the bag 4 is opened, and the package 5 therein falls out. The bag 4 continues to move forward along the circular conveyor bar 11. When the bag 4 moves to the stepped section, the stepped section is in the shape of a ladder. The stepped shape is used to shake the bag 4, thereby shaking out any remaining packages 5 in the bag 4, leaving an empty bag 4. The package 4 continues to move forward, and when the package 4 moves to the package receiving section, the worker removes the empty package 4 from the bag hanging device 1. All the express parcels in the package 4 are scattered onto the conveyor belt 2 below.

[0073] Preferably, the annular track is a 3 mm thick steel plate.

[0074] Specifically, the annular track 13 is a 3 mm thick steel plate.

[0075] Preferably, the hook is an iron hook, and the diameter of the hook is 18 mm.

[0076] Specifically, the hook 12 is an iron hook, and the diameter of the hook is 18 mm.

[0077] Preferably, at least two brackets are provided on each side of the conveyor belt for fixing the bag inverting device.

[0078] Specifically, refer to Figure 7 At least two brackets 3 are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt 2 for fixing the bag-inverting device 1 .

[0079] Preferably, the distance between the two annular conveyor strips is adapted to the width of the conveyor belt;

[0080] The length of the annular conveying strip is adapted to the length of the conveyor belt.

[0081] Specifically, the distance between the two circular conveyor bars 11 matches the width of the conveyor belt 2 below, ensuring that all parcels 5 land on the conveyor belt 2 and do not land elsewhere. The length of the circular conveyor bars 11 matches the length of the conveyor belt 2, ensuring that all parcels 5 in the package 4 land on the conveyor belt 2 and are transported to the next destination.

[0082] It can be understood that through the bag hanging device and conveyor belt of this embodiment, the bag hanging device includes two annular conveying bars and hooks arranged on the annular conveying bars for hanging packages. When the package moves under the drive of the annular conveying bars and the package located in the bag hanging device is in an open state, a conveyor belt is arranged below the bag hanging device, and the express parcels in the package fall onto the conveyor belt below. The conveyor belt transports the express parcels fallen from the package and transmits them to the next destination. With such a bag hanging device, there is no need to manually bend over to open the package and pour out the express parcels in the package. It can ensure that the express parcels fallen from the package located in the bag hanging device fall onto the conveyor belt below, and no manual pouring or picking up is required, which saves human resources and reduces the work intensity of workers' single action when pouring packages, thereby improving the efficiency of pouring packages, reducing workers' fatigue, and saving a lot of time and labor costs.

[0083] It can be understood that the same or similar parts of the above embodiments can be referenced to each other, and the contents not described in detail in some embodiments can refer to the same or similar contents in other embodiments.

[0084] It should be noted that, in the description of this application, the terms "first," "second," etc. are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, in the description of this application, unless otherwise specified, the meaning of "plurality" or "multiple" is at least two.

[0085] It should be understood that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it may be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element at the same time; when an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it may be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element at the same time. In addition, the "connection" used here may include wireless connection; the wording "and / or" used includes any unit and all combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0086] Any process or method description in a flowchart or otherwise described herein may be understood to represent a module, segment or portion of code comprising one or more executable instructions for implementing the steps of a specific logical function or process, and the scope of the preferred embodiments of the present application includes alternative implementations in which functions may be performed out of the order shown or discussed, including performing functions in a substantially simultaneous manner or in the reverse order depending on the functions involved, which should be understood by those skilled in the art to which the embodiments of the present application belong.

[0087] It should be understood that various parts of the present application can be implemented using hardware, software, firmware, or a combination thereof. In the above embodiments, multiple steps or methods can be implemented using software or firmware stored in a memory and executed by a suitable instruction execution system. For example, if implemented using hardware, as in another embodiment, any one of the following technologies known in the art or a combination thereof can be used to implement: a discrete logic circuit having a logic gate circuit for implementing a logic function on a data signal, an application-specific integrated circuit having a suitable combination of logic gate circuits, a programmable gate array (PGA), a field programmable gate array (FPGA), etc.

[0088] Those skilled in the art will understand that all or part of the steps in the method of the above embodiment can be completed by instructing related hardware through a program, and the program can be stored in a computer-readable storage medium. When the program is executed, it includes one or a combination of the steps of the method embodiment.

[0089] In addition, the functional units in the various embodiments of the present application may be integrated into a processing module, or each unit may exist physically separately, or two or more units may be integrated into a module. The above-mentioned integrated module may be implemented in the form of hardware or in the form of a software functional module. If the integrated module is implemented in the form of a software functional module and sold or used as an independent product, it may also be stored in a computer-readable storage medium.

[0090] Throughout this specification, reference to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "examples," "specific examples," or "some examples" means that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in conjunction with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0091] Although the embodiments of the present application have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be understood as limitations on the present application. Ordinary technicians in this field can change, modify, replace and modify the above embodiments within the scope of the present application.

Claims

1. An auxiliary packaging equipment, characterized in that: It includes a bag hanging device and a conveyor belt, wherein: The bag hanging device includes two annular conveying bars and hooks arranged on the annular conveying bars, and the hooks are used to hang the bags; The conveyor belt is arranged below the bag hanging device and is used to transport the express parcels dropped from the package; The bag hanging device also includes two annular tracks, the cross section of which is a hollow structure with an inverted concave shape and an opening is provided at the bottom for controlling the conveying track of the annular conveyor bar; The circular track is divided into an uphill section, a step section and a package receiving section; When the package is located on the step section, the step section is used to shake the package to shake off the express items left in the package.

2. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag hanging device further comprises a plurality of guide assemblies, wherein the guide assemblies are connected to the annular conveying bar; The guide assembly includes a transverse shaft and two rollers fixedly connected to the transverse shaft; The roller is clamped in the hollow position inside the annular track to keep the moving direction of the guide assembly consistent; One end of the hook is fixedly hung on the horizontal axis, and the other end is used for hanging the package.

3. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bag hanging device further includes a driving assembly connected to the annular conveying bar; The driving assembly includes a motor and a gear, which is used to drive the annular conveyor bar to rotate.

4. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the package is provided with two openings for hanging the package on the hook; The distance between the two openings at the upper end of the package is adapted to the distance between the two annular conveyor bars; The lower end of the package is provided with a zipper.

5. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The annular track is a 3mm thick steel plate.

6. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hook is an iron hook, and the diameter of the hook is 18 mm.

7. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least two brackets are provided on both sides of the conveyor belt for fixing the bag inverting device.

8. The auxiliary packaging equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The distance between the two annular conveyor strips is adapted to the width of the conveyor belt; The length of the annular conveying strip is adapted to the length of the conveyor belt.

Images