A torus sorting device

Abstract

The application relates to a circular ring classification device. The circular ring classification device comprises a feeding mechanism, a carrying mechanism, a laser sensor assembly, a sorting mechanism, a plurality of bin flow channels and a plurality of bins. The feeding mechanism delivers the circular ring to the carrying mechanism, and the carrying mechanism delivers the circular ring to the laser sensor assembly. The laser sensor assembly comprises a transmitting head and a receiving head, which are respectively located on the two sides of the carrying mechanism and can detect the height of the circular ring. The sorting mechanism is used for delivering the circular rings with different heights to different bin flow channels. The higher end of each bin flow channel is located below the sorting mechanism, and the lower end of each bin flow channel is located above each bin. The bin flow channel is provided with an opening matched with the corresponding bin. In this way, the different circular rings selected can quickly slide and fall into the corresponding bin under the action of gravity. The whole circular ring classification process is fast, efficient and has a high accuracy.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of classifying ring-shaped parts, and in particular to a ring-classifying device. Background Technology

[0002] In the production of ring-shaped parts, they need to be classified according to their height. That is, after production, the height of each ring needs to be measured, and then the rings are classified based on the measurement data. Traditional inspection and classification devices include vision inspection equipment and multi-axis transport modules. The rings are first inspected by the vision inspection equipment, and then transported to different hoppers by the multi-axis transport module. The entire classification process is inefficient, and the overall equipment cost is high. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on this, a circular sorting device is provided. This device can improve sorting efficiency.

[0004] A circular sorting device,

[0005] It includes a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a laser sensor assembly, a sorting mechanism, several material flow channels, and several material bins.

[0006] The conveying mechanism is located on one side of the feeding mechanism. The conveying mechanism is used to transport the rings sent by the feeding mechanism to the laser sensor assembly. The laser sensor assembly includes a transmitter and a receiver, which are located on both sides of the conveying mechanism. The laser sensor assembly is used to measure the height of the rings on the conveying mechanism. The sorting mechanism is located on the outside of one end of the conveying mechanism. The sorting mechanism is used to transport rings of different heights to different hopper channels. Each hopper channel is inclined. The higher end of each hopper channel is located below the sorting mechanism, and the lower end of each hopper channel is located above each hopper. Each hopper channel has an opening that matches the corresponding hopper.

[0007] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism includes a linear conveying module with a conveying plate on it. The conveying plate has multiple receiving slots spaced apart, one end of each receiving slot being open, and the depth of each receiving slot being less than the height of the annulus.

[0008] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a linear vibration mechanism, with the discharge port of the vibratory feeder facing the feeding port of the linear vibration mechanism and the discharge port of the linear vibration mechanism facing the conveyor plate.

[0009] In one embodiment, both the transmitter and receiver are mounted on a support plate, which is located above the conveyor plate. A bracket is mounted above the support plate, and a slide rail assembly is mounted on the bracket. The support plate is connected to the slide rail assembly, and a drive cylinder is also mounted on the bracket. The support plate is connected to the drive cylinder.

[0010] In one embodiment, a feeding block is provided at one end of the sorting mechanism, a feeding port is provided on the feeding block, an arc-shaped guide sidewall is provided above the feeding port, the feeding block also includes a protrusion provided on one side of the arc-shaped guide sidewall, the height of the protrusion is higher than the conveying plate, the protrusion is provided with a straight guide sidewall, the straight guide sidewall is connected to the arc-shaped guide sidewall, and there is an angle between the straight guide sidewall and the moving direction of the conveying plate.

[0011] In one embodiment, the sorting mechanism includes a drop guide plate with several steps arranged sequentially from top to bottom. Each step has a discharge through hole and a sorting channel. Each end of the sorting channel has a sorting port, one of which is connected to the discharge through hole at the corresponding step, and the other is connected to the sorting channel below. Each sorting channel also has a pusher block with a groove. The sorting channel has a slide rail, and the pusher block slides with the groove and slide rail. One end of the pusher block is located inside the sorting channel, and the other end is located outside the sorting channel. Each pusher block is matched with a pusher cylinder, which is connected to the end of the pusher block located outside the sorting channel.

[0012] In one embodiment, one of the sorting ports of the lowest sorting channel faces the recycling bin positioned below.

[0013] In one embodiment, the number of hopper channels is at least four, and the number of hoppers is at least four.

[0014] The beneficial effects of this application are as follows:

[0015] The feeding mechanism of this application transports the rings to the conveying mechanism, which then transports them to the laser sensor assembly. The laser sensor assembly includes a transmitter and a receiver, located on opposite sides of the conveying mechanism, allowing for the detection of the ring height. Simultaneously, a sorting mechanism is located on the outer side of one end of the conveying mechanism. This sorting mechanism transports rings of different heights to different material hopper channels. Each material hopper channel is inclined, with the higher end below the sorting mechanism and the lower end above the respective hopper. Each material hopper channel has openings matching the corresponding hopper. This arrangement allows the sorted rings to quickly slide down under gravity and fall into their corresponding hoppers. The entire ring sorting process is fast, efficient, and highly accurate. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a circular sorting device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation relationship between the silo flow channel and the silo in an embodiment of this application.

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the transmitter and receiver heads located on opposite sides of a conveyor plate, according to an embodiment of this application.

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the feeding block according to an embodiment of this application.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a drop guide plate according to an embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting mechanism according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] in:

[0023] 200. Circular ring;

[0024] 101. Feeding mechanism; 101a. Vibratory feeder; 101b. Vertical vibration mechanism; 102. Handling mechanism; 1021. Lead screw mechanism; 1022. Conveyor plate; 1023. Slide rail assembly; 1024. Receiving trough; 103. Sorting mechanism; 104. Material hopper channel; 105. Material hopper; 106. Discharge block; 1041. Opening; 1071. Launching head; 1072. Receiving head; 1073. Support plate; 1074. Bracket; 1075. Drive cylinder;

[0025] 1061. Feed port; 1062. Arc-shaped guide sidewall; 1063. Protrusion; 1064. Straight guide sidewall;

[0026] 1031. Drop guide plate; 1032. Step; 1033. Discharge through hole; 1034. Sorting channel; 1035. Sorting port; 1036. Push block; 1037. Push cylinder; 1038. Slide rail. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0028] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, an embodiment of this application provides a circular sorting device, which includes a feeding mechanism 101, a conveying mechanism 102, a laser sensor assembly, a sorting mechanism 103, a plurality of material hopper channels 104 and a plurality of material hoppers 105.

[0029] The conveying mechanism 102 is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism 101. The conveying mechanism 102 is used to transport the ring 200 sent by the feeding mechanism 101 to the laser sensor assembly. The laser sensor assembly includes a transmitter 1071 and a receiver 1072. The transmitter 1071 and receiver 1072 are respectively located on both sides of the conveying mechanism 102. The laser sensor assembly is used to measure the height of the ring 200 on the conveying mechanism 102. The sorting mechanism 103 is provided on the outer side of one end of the conveying mechanism 102. The sorting mechanism 103 is used to transport rings 200 of different heights to different hopper channels 104. Each hopper channel 104 is inclined. The higher end of each hopper channel 104 is located below the sorting mechanism 103, and the lower end of each hopper channel 104 is located above each hopper 105. Each hopper channel 104 has an opening 1041 that matches the corresponding hopper 105.

[0030] Specifically, the rings 200 are conveyed one by one by the feeding mechanism 101 to the conveying mechanism 102. The conveying mechanism 102 then conveys each separated ring 200 to the laser sensor assembly for height detection. After height detection, the rings 200 are conveyed by the conveying mechanism 102 to the sorting mechanism 103. The sorting mechanism 103 classifies the rings 200 of different heights based on the height detection data. The rings 200 of different heights then enter different material hopper channels 104 through the sorting mechanism 103. Because the material hopper channels 104 are inclined, the rings 200 slide down the material hopper channels 104 under the action of gravity and eventually fall into the corresponding material hopper 105 below.

[0031] Specifically, such as Figure 3As shown, the laser sensor assembly includes a transmitter 1071 and a receiver 1072. The transmitter 1071 emits a linear laser beam. A portion of this laser beam is blocked by the ring 200 and cannot be received by the receiver 1072. The receiver 1072 receives the portion of the laser beam that is not blocked. Therefore, the corresponding height of the ring 200 can be calculated based on the amount of blocking.

[0032] In one embodiment, the feeding mechanism 101 includes a vibratory feeder 101a and a linear vibration mechanism 101b, with the discharge port of the vibratory feeder 101a facing the feeding port of the linear vibration mechanism 101b, and the discharge port of the linear vibration mechanism 101b facing the conveyor plate 1022.

[0033] Based on the above, in one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 102 includes a linear conveying module, on which a conveying plate 1022 is provided, and a plurality of receiving slots 1024 are spaced apart on the conveying plate 1022. One end of each receiving slot 1024 is an open end, and the depth of the receiving slot 1024 is less than the height of the annulus 200.

[0034] Specifically, the aforementioned linear conveying module includes a slide rail assembly 1023 and a lead screw mechanism 1021 driven by a motor. One side of the conveyor plate 1022 is connected to the slide rail assembly 1023, and the lower end face of the conveyor plate 1022 is connected to the lead screw mechanism 1021. The lead screw mechanism 1021 drives the conveyor plate 1022 to move in a straight line. The receiving slot 1024 on the conveyor plate 1022 moves to the discharge port of the linear vibration mechanism 101b, and a ring 200 on the linear vibration mechanism 101b enters into one of the receiving slots 1024 on the conveyor plate 1022. Then, the conveyor plate 1022 moves a certain distance so that another receiving slot 1024 aligns with the discharge port of the linear vibration mechanism 101b. In this way, the new receiving slot 1024 can receive another ring 200. At the same time, the ring 200 in the receiving slot 1024 located upstream of the new receiving slot 1024 has been conveyed to the laser sensor assembly for height detection. It is understood that three receiving slots 1024 can be simultaneously arranged at intervals on the conveyor plate 1022. When the first receiving slot 1024 receives the ring 200 sent by the direct vibration mechanism 101b, the ring 200 in the second receiving slot 1024 undergoes height detection at the laser sensor assembly. The third receiving slot 1024 contains the ring 200 that has already been detected and sent to the sorting mechanism 103. This cycle repeats, which can effectively improve the detection and sorting efficiency of the ring 200.

[0035] In one embodiment, such as Figure 3As shown, the transmitter 1071 and receiver 1072 are both mounted on the support plate 1073 and located on both sides of the conveyor plate 1022. The support plate 1073 is located above the conveyor plate 1022. A bracket 1074 is mounted above the support plate 1073. A slide rail assembly 1023 is mounted on the bracket 1074. The support plate 1073 is connected to the slide rail assembly 1023. A drive cylinder 1075 is also mounted on the bracket 1074. The support plate 1073 is connected to the drive cylinder 1075.

[0036] Specifically, since the depth of the receiving grooves 1024 on the conveyor plate 1022 is the same, it is only necessary to detect the height of the part of each ring 200 that protrudes from the receiving groove 1024, so that each ring 200 can be classified according to the height.

[0037] Furthermore, the aforementioned support plate 1073 can be driven by a drive cylinder 1075 to move within a certain range. The movement of the support plate 1073 can drive the transmitter head 1071 and the receiver head 1072 to move. This facilitates accurate detection of the height of the ring 200.

[0038] In one embodiment, such as Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, a feeding block 106 is provided at one end of the sorting mechanism 103. The feeding block 106 is provided with a feeding port 1061 running vertically. An arc-shaped guide sidewall 1062 is provided above the feeding port 1061. The feeding block 106 also includes a protrusion 1063 provided on one side of the arc-shaped guide sidewall 1062. The height of the protrusion 1063 is higher than that of the conveying plate 1022. The protrusion 1063 is provided with a straight guide sidewall 1064. The straight guide sidewall 1064 is connected to the arc-shaped guide sidewall 1062. The straight guide sidewall 1064 and the moving direction of the conveying plate 1022 have an angle.

[0039] Specifically, as the conveyor plate 1022 passes through the protrusion 1063, the ring 200 in the receiving groove 1024 is blocked by the straight guide sidewall 1064 and moves along it. Eventually, the ring 200 will move out of the receiving groove 1024 of the conveyor plate 1022 and fall out of the discharge port 1061.

[0040] Based on the above, in one embodiment, such as Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the sorting mechanism 103 includes a drop guide plate 1031. Several steps 1032 are arranged sequentially from top to bottom on the drop guide plate 1031. Each step 1032 has a discharge through hole 1033. Below the discharge through hole 1033 is a corresponding material flow channel 104. Each step 1032 has a sorting flow channel 1034. Sorting ports 1035 are respectively provided at both ends of the sorting flow channel 1034. One sorting port 1035 communicates with the discharge through hole 1033 at the corresponding step 1032, and the other sorting port 1035 corresponds to the sorting flow channel 1034 below it. Each sorting channel 1034 is also equipped with a pusher block 1036, which has a sliding groove. A slide rail 1038 is provided on the sorting channel 1034, and the pusher block 1036 slides in conjunction with the slide rail 1038 via the sliding groove. One end of the pusher block 1036 is located inside the sorting channel 1034, and the other end is located outside the sorting channel 1034. Each pusher block 1036 is matched with a pusher cylinder 1037, which drives the pusher block 1036 to move. The pusher cylinder 1037 is connected to the end of the pusher block 1036 located outside the sorting channel 1034. The sorting mechanism 103 with the above-described structure of this application is simple in structure, easy to operate, and has high sorting efficiency.

[0041] Based on the above, in one embodiment, one of the sorting ports 1035 of the lowest sorting channel 1034 faces the recycling bin disposed below.

[0042] Specifically, in the above structure, steps 1032 of different heights correspond to rings 200 of different heights. For example, the ring 200 falls from the discharge port 1061 on the discharge block 106 into the sorting channel 1034 corresponding to the highest step 1032 of the guide plate 1031. If the height of the ring 200 meets the height standard corresponding to the step 1032, the ring 200 is pushed by the pusher block 1036 corresponding to the sorting channel 1034 to the sorting port 1035 corresponding to the step 1032. The ring 200 falls from the sorting port 1035 and enters the discharge through hole 1033 at the corresponding step 1032. Then, the ring 200 falls through the discharge through hole 1033 into the corresponding hopper channel 104. Finally, the ring 200 slides down the hopper channel 104 and finally falls into the corresponding hopper 105. If the height of the ring 200 is not the standard height corresponding to the step 1032 of that layer, the pusher block 1036 pushes the ring 200 to another sorting port 1035. The ring 200 then falls from the sorting port 1035 into the next layer's sorting channel 1034, which corresponds to the step 1032 of that layer. If the ring 200 meets the height standard of the step 1032, the pusher block 1036 in the sorting channel 1034 pushes the ring 200 to the sorting port 1035 corresponding to the step 1032. If the ring 200 does not meet the height standard of the step 1032, the pusher block 1036 pushes the ring 200 to another sorting port 1035, and the ring 200 continues to fall into the next layer's sorting channel 1034. In this way, the ring 200 can be sorted step by step from high to low. The ring 200 can be sorted by steps 1032 of different heights, sorting channels 1034, and pusher blocks 1036. When the ring 200 falls into the lowest sorting channel 1034, if the ring 200 does not meet the height standard of the step 1032 corresponding to that sorting channel 1034, the ring 200 will eventually fall into the recycling bin below through a sorting port 1035 of the sorting channel 1034.

[0043] Specifically, for example, there are four steps 1032, four sorting channels 1034, and four drive cylinders 1075. The four cylinders are arranged alternately on both sides of the falling guide plate 1031 from high to low.

[0044] In one embodiment, the number of hopper channels 104 is at least four, and the number of hoppers 105 is at least four. For example, the number of hopper channels 104 may be four, five, six, etc., and the number of hoppers 105 may be the same as the number of hopper channels 104. The number of hopper channels 104 is determined based on the number of steps 1032 of the descending guide plate 1031.

[0045] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementations of the present invention, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of the present invention, and these all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of this invention patent should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A circular sorting device, characterized in that, It includes a feeding mechanism, a conveying mechanism, a laser sensor assembly, a sorting mechanism, several material flow channels, and several material bins. A conveying mechanism is provided on one side of the feeding mechanism. This conveying mechanism transports the rings from the feeding mechanism to the laser sensor assembly. The laser sensor assembly includes a transmitter and a receiver, located on opposite sides of the conveying mechanism. The laser sensor assembly measures the height of the rings on the conveying mechanism. A sorting mechanism is located on the outer side of one end of the conveying mechanism. This sorting mechanism transports rings of different heights to different hopper channels. Each hopper channel is inclined, with the higher end of each channel located below the sorting mechanism and the lower end located above the corresponding hopper. Each hopper channel has openings that match the corresponding hopper. The conveying mechanism includes a linear conveyor module, on which a conveyor plate is mounted. Multiple receiving slots are spaced apart on the conveyor plate, each receiving slot having an open end and a depth less than the height of the annulus. One end of the sorting mechanism is provided with a feeding block, the feeding block is provided with a feeding port, and an arc-shaped guide sidewall is provided above the feeding port. The feeding block also includes a protrusion provided on one side of the arc-shaped guide sidewall. The height of the protrusion is higher than that of the conveying plate. The protrusion is provided with a straight guide sidewall, which is connected to the arc-shaped guide sidewall. The straight guide sidewall and the moving direction of the conveying plate form an angle. The sorting mechanism includes a drop guide plate with several steps arranged from top to bottom. Each step has a discharge through hole and a sorting channel. Each end of the sorting channel has a sorting port, one of which is connected to the discharge through hole at the corresponding step, and the other is connected to the sorting channel below. Each sorting channel also has a pusher block with a groove. The sorting channel has a slide rail, and the pusher block slides with the groove and slide rail. One end of the pusher block is located inside the sorting channel, and the other end is located outside the sorting channel. Each pusher block is matched with a pusher cylinder, which is connected to the end of the pusher block located outside the sorting channel.

2. The circular sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The feeding mechanism includes a vibratory feeder and a linear vibration mechanism. The discharge port of the vibratory feeder faces the feeding port of the linear vibration mechanism, and the discharge port of the linear vibration mechanism faces the conveyor plate.

3. The circular sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, Both the transmitter and receiver are mounted on a support plate, which is located above the conveyor plate. A bracket is mounted above the support plate, and a slide rail assembly is mounted on the bracket. The support plate is connected to the slide rail assembly. A drive cylinder is also mounted on the bracket, and the support plate is connected to the drive cylinder.

4. The circular sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the sorting ports in the lowest sorting channel faces the recycling bin located below.

5. The circular sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of material hopper channels is at least 4, and the number of material hoppers is at least 4.

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