Intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets

Abstract

This invention discloses an intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets, comprising: acquiring order information for instant lottery tickets; folding the packaging box to form a courier box; conveying the courier box to the order area, placing the order slip inside the courier box, and printing the order number on the outside of the courier box; using a sorting fixture to sort the lottery tickets into the courier box; conveying the courier box to the sealing area and sealing the courier box; weighing the courier box and determining whether the weight of the courier box matches the total weight corresponding to the order information; if so, generating a waybill and printing the waybill on the courier box; conveying the courier box to the wrapping area and wrapping the courier box, and performing vacuum adsorption; and conveying the courier box to the designated shipping area. Through the above method, this invention can automatically sort lottery tickets into courier boxes and affix waybills, eliminating the need for manual operation, resulting in low labor costs, low error, high work efficiency, and high intelligence.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of instant lottery sorting technology, and in particular to an intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets. Background Technology

[0002] Instant lottery tickets are uniformly printed and packaged by the state into lottery booklets. Each lottery booklet contains multiple instant lottery tickets and transparent plastic bags wrapped around them. These booklets are then uniformly distributed to designated stores for sale. Therefore, when these stores need to order instant lottery tickets, they place orders in a unified manner, and the state-designated cooperative agencies pick the goods according to the order information and distribute them uniformly.

[0003] However, in the traditional way, because there are various types of instant lottery tickets and each store orders different types of lottery tickets, staff need to sort the lottery tickets according to the order information and send them out by express delivery. However, this is labor-intensive, has high labor costs, high error rate, low work efficiency, and low automation. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The main technical problem solved by this invention is to provide an intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets to address the aforementioned technical problem.

[0005] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a method for intelligent sorting of instant lottery tickets, characterized by comprising: acquiring order information of instant lottery tickets, wherein the order information includes a store ID code, order number, lottery type, lottery quantity, and total weight; acquiring a packaging box body corresponding to the order information, folding the packaging box body into a rectangular three-dimensional express box, and sealing the bottom and opening the express box, wherein the opening of the express box faces upwards; conveying the express box to the order area via a conveying mechanism, printing the order information as an order receipt, printing the order number as an order number receipt, placing the order receipt inside the express box, and printing the order number receipt on the outside of the express box; conveying the express box to the sorting area via a conveying mechanism, and using sorting fixtures to sort lottery books into the express box, wherein the lottery book includes multiple instant lottery tickets and a package. Each instant lottery ticket is placed in a transparent plastic bag, and the number of instant lottery tickets in each lottery book of the same type is the same. After sorting, the express box is transported to the sealing area by a conveyor mechanism and sealed. After sealing, the express box is transported to the weighing area by a conveyor mechanism and weighed to determine if the weight of the express box matches the total weight corresponding to the order information. If the weight of the express box matches the total weight corresponding to the order information, the express box is transported to the express order area by a conveyor mechanism to generate a waybill, which is printed on the express box. The waybill includes the order number, waybill number, and express address. The express box is then transported to the wrapping area by a conveyor mechanism and wrapped with a transparent film, which is then vacuum-sealed. Finally, the express box is transported to the designated shipping area corresponding to the express address by a conveyor mechanism.

[0006] Furthermore, the method also includes: if it is determined that the weight of the express box does not match the total weight corresponding to the order information, the express box is transported to the recycling area by a conveying mechanism, a re-picking slip is generated, and the re-picking slip is printed on the express box, wherein the re-picking slip includes the order number.

[0007] Furthermore, the step of obtaining the packaging box panel body corresponding to the order information based on the order information and folding the packaging box panel body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box includes: obtaining multiple lottery types corresponding to the order information and parsing out the lottery with the largest length and width among the multiple lottery types; selecting the packaging box panel body corresponding to the lottery with the largest length and width from multiple different types of packaging box panel bodies arranged in a stacked manner, and folding the packaging box panel body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box, so that the length and width of the express box's storage space correspond to the lottery with the largest length and width.

[0008] Furthermore, the sorting area is provided with a first receiving compartment, a second receiving compartment, and a sorting fixture. The conveying mechanism is located between the first and second receiving compartments, and the sorting fixture is located above the conveying mechanism between the first and second receiving compartments. Both the first and second receiving compartments contain lottery books of different lottery types. The step of conveying the express box to the sorting area via the conveying mechanism and sorting the lottery books into the express box using the sorting fixture includes: controlling the conveying mechanism to move the express box on the conveying mechanism; determining whether there is an express box on the conveying mechanism between the first and second receiving compartments; if it is determined that there is an express box on the conveying mechanism between the first and second receiving compartments, controlling the conveying mechanism not to move the express box; and controlling the sorting fixture to grab the lottery book in the first and / or second receiving compartment and place it into the express box according to the lottery type corresponding to the order information.

[0009] Furthermore, the sorting fixture is equipped with an identifier. The step of controlling the sorting fixture to grab lottery books from the first and / or second receiving compartments and place them in the express delivery box according to the lottery type corresponding to the order information includes: using the identifier of the sorting fixture to scan the order number receipt on the express delivery box, and parsing the lottery type of the order information of the express delivery box from the order number receipt; controlling the sorting fixture to grab the lottery book corresponding to the lottery type from the first and / or second receiving compartments, and placing the lottery book in the express delivery box.

[0010] Furthermore, the first receiving compartment includes multiple first vertical cavities arranged vertically, each containing lottery books of different lottery types, with each first vertical cavity used to contain multiple lottery books of the same lottery type. The second receiving compartment includes multiple second vertical cavities arranged vertically, each containing lottery books of different lottery types, with each second vertical cavity used to contain multiple lottery books of the same lottery type. The step of controlling the sorting fixture to grab lottery books corresponding to the lottery type from the first and / or second receiving compartments includes: when the second receiving compartment is empty and the first receiving compartment is determined to be full, generating an alarm for the second receiving compartment, controlling the sorting fixture to move sequentially above each first vertical cavity, and... The system identifies the lottery type of the lottery book in the first vertical cavity using a reader. If the lottery type of the lottery book in the first vertical cavity is found to be the same as the lottery type corresponding to the order information of the express box, the system controls the sorting fixture to grab the lottery book in the first vertical cavity and place it in the express box. Alternatively, if the first receiving compartment is empty and the second receiving compartment is full, an alarm is triggered on the first receiving compartment, and the system controls the sorting fixture to move one by one above each of the second vertical cavities. The system then identifies the lottery type of the lottery book in the second vertical cavity using a reader. If the lottery type of the lottery book in the second vertical cavity is found to be the same as the lottery type corresponding to the order information of the express box, the system controls the sorting fixture to grab the lottery book in the second vertical cavity and place it in the express box.

[0011] Furthermore, the intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: when the number of lottery books in at least one of the plurality of first vertical cavities of the first receiving compartment is lower than a preset quantity value, determining that the first receiving compartment is empty, generating an alarm to remind replenishment, and simultaneously controlling the sorting fixture not to move into the first receiving compartment to perform the picking action; when the number of lottery books in at least one of the plurality of second vertical cavities of the second receiving compartment is lower than a preset quantity value, determining that the second receiving compartment is empty, generating an alarm to remind replenishment, and simultaneously controlling the sorting fixture not to move into the second receiving compartment to perform the picking action.

[0012] Furthermore, the sorting fixture is also equipped with a camera. The first receiving compartment also includes a first recycling chamber adjacent to the first vertical cavity, and the second receiving compartment also includes a second recycling chamber adjacent to the second vertical cavity. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets further includes: when the sorting fixture moves above the first vertical cavity, controlling the camera to take a picture of the lottery book inside the first vertical cavity to obtain a first image, and analyzing the scratch-off area coating of the lottery book through the first image to determine whether the scratch-off area coating is damaged. Damage includes visible lettering and thinning of the coating. If damage is determined, the lottery book is picked up by the sorting fixture and placed in the first recycling chamber. When the sorting fixture moves above the second vertical cavity, controlling the camera to take a picture of the lottery book inside the second vertical cavity... The method involves obtaining a second image, analyzing the scratch-off area coating of the lottery book from the second image, and determining whether the scratch-off area coating is damaged. Damage includes visible lettering and thinning of the coating. If damage is found, the lottery book is picked up by the sorting fixture and placed in the second recycling cavity. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: weighing the lottery book picked up by the sorting fixture when it is determined that the sorting fixture has picked up a lottery book in the first or second receiving cavity, and determining whether the weight of the lottery book picked up by the sorting fixture meets the preset lottery book weight, wherein the weight of each lottery book of the same type is the same; if it is determined that the weight of the lottery book picked up by the sorting fixture does not meet the preset lottery book weight, the lottery book is placed into the first or second receiving cavity by the sorting fixture.

[0013] Furthermore, the inner wall of the first receiving cavity is provided with a first slide rail along its length, in which a first slider is slidably disposed. The first slider contains a first support plate for supporting the lottery book. A first controller is provided at the bottom of the first receiving cavity, containing a first motor. A first lead screw is provided along the length of the first slide rail, threadedly connected to the first slider, with one end of the lead screw connected to the first motor to drive the lead screw to rotate. The inner wall of the second receiving cavity is provided with a second slide rail along its length, in which a second slider is slidably disposed. The slider has a second support plate for supporting the lottery book. A second controller is located at the bottom of the second receiving cavity, and a second motor is located within the second controller. A second lead screw is located along the length of the second slide rail, and the second lead screw is threadedly connected to the second slider. One end of the second lead screw is connected to the second motor, so that the second motor drives the second lead screw to rotate. The instant lottery intelligent sorting method further includes: when it is determined that the sorting fixture has grasped the lottery book in the first receiving cavity, the first controller controls the first motor to operate, so that the first motor drives the first lead screw to rotate, thereby causing the first support plate to rise a first distance value, wherein the first distance... The value is the thickness of the lottery book; after the first support plate rises, the height of the first support plate in the first receiving cavity is detected, and it is determined whether the height of the first support plate in the first receiving cavity reaches a first height value. If it is determined that the height of the first support plate in the first receiving cavity reaches the first height value, the first receiving cavity is determined to be an empty cavity, and the first alarm light on the top of the first receiving cavity is controlled to generate an alarm to remind replenishment. At the same time, the first motor controls the first lead screw to rotate in the reverse direction to drive the first support plate to move to the first low position value; when it is determined that the sorting fixture grabs the lottery book in the second receiving cavity, the second controller controls the second motor to work. The second motor drives the second lead screw to rotate, thereby raising the second support plate by a second distance value, where the second distance value is the thickness of the lottery book. After the second support plate rises, the height of the second support plate in the second receiving cavity is detected, and it is determined whether the height of the second support plate in the second receiving cavity has reached the second height value. If it is determined that the height of the second support plate in the second receiving cavity has reached the second height value, the second receiving cavity is determined to be an empty cavity, and the second alarm light on the top of the second receiving cavity is controlled to generate an alarm to remind replenishment. At the same time, the second motor controls the second lead screw to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby moving the second support plate to the second low position value.

[0014] Furthermore, the bottom of the first recycling chamber is rotatably provided with a first rotating plate and a third motor for controlling the rotation of the first rotating plate, and the bottom of the second recycling chamber is rotatably provided with a second rotating plate and a fourth motor for controlling the rotation of the second rotating plate. The third motor is disposed in a first controller, and the fourth motor is disposed in a second controller. The sorting area is also provided with a recycling track located below the first and second recycling chambers. One end of the recycling track is connected to the recycling area. The instant lottery intelligent sorting method further includes: when it is detected that a lottery book is supported in the first rotating plate and the sorting operation is completed or the number of lottery books in the first recycling chamber reaches a preset recycling value, the third motor controls the first rotating plate to rotate, so that the first rotating plate is set vertically, so that the lottery books in the first recycling chamber fall onto the recycling track; when it is detected that a lottery book is supported in the second rotating plate and the sorting operation is completed or the number of lottery books in the second recycling chamber reaches a preset recycling value, the fourth motor controls the second rotating plate to rotate, so that the second rotating plate is set vertically, so that the lottery books in the second recycling chamber fall onto the recycling track.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: Unlike the prior art, the intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets disclosed in this invention can transport express boxes to the order area for order placement via a conveyor mechanism, thereby automatically sorting lottery books by transporting express boxes to the sorting area. It can also transport express boxes to the express order area for order placement via a conveyor mechanism, enabling automatic sorting of lottery books into express boxes and automatic affixing of express labels. No manual operation is required, resulting in low labor costs, low error, high work efficiency, and high intelligence. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a flowchart illustrating the intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets according to the present invention.

[0017] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the sub-process of step S102;

[0018] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the sub-process of step S104;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting area of ​​the present invention;

[0020] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A structural diagram of the first receiving compartment in the middle sorting area;

[0021] Figure 6 yes Figure 5A partial structural diagram of the first containment chamber in the middle;

[0022] Figure 7 yes Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the second receiving compartment in the middle sorting area;

[0023] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 A partial structural diagram of the second containment chamber;

[0024] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the lottery book of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] Please see Figure 1-9 This invention discloses an intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets, which includes the following steps:

[0026] Step S101: Obtain the order information for instant lottery tickets.

[0027] Preferably, the order information includes the store ID code, order number, lottery type, lottery quantity, and total weight. It should be understood that the lottery type and quantity are uploaded by the merchant's store, and all orders are placed through the same ordering platform. The ordering platform obtains the merchant's store ID code, generates a corresponding order number, calculates the total weight corresponding to that order number based on the lottery type and quantity, and ultimately generates the order information.

[0028] It is worth noting that the lottery booklets are uniformly set by the state, and the number of each lottery booklet is the same, so the weight of each lottery booklet is fixed.

[0029] Step S102: Obtain the packaging box body corresponding to the order information according to the order information, fold the packaging box body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box, and seal the bottom and open the express box.

[0030] Preferably, the opening of the express box faces upwards, that is, when the express box is placed on the conveyor mechanism, the opening of the express box faces upwards, which makes it convenient to put the goods in.

[0031] like Figure 2 As shown, step S102, which involves obtaining the packaging box body corresponding to the order information based on the order information and folding the packaging box body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box, includes:

[0032] Step S1021: Obtain the various lottery types corresponding to the order information, and parse out the lottery with the largest length and width among the various lottery types.

[0033] It should be understood that the length and width of each type of lottery ticket are different. Therefore, there are lotteries with the largest length and width. The main purpose of finding the lotteries with the largest length and width is to make it easier to match a courier box that can hold the lotteries. In other words, some courier boxes cannot hold lottery books 20 that are too long or too wide (the width and length of lottery books 20 are the same as the width and length of instant lottery tickets). Therefore, it is necessary to match a courier box of the optimal size for lottery books 20.

[0034] Step S1022: Select the packaging box body with the largest length and width from the multiple different types of stacked packaging box bodies, and fold the packaging box body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box, so that the length and width of the express box's storage space correspond to the lottery ticket with the largest length and width.

[0035] It should be understood that the packaging box body in this embodiment is stacked, and there are various types of packaging box bodies. Therefore, the size of the storage space of the express box formed by folding the packaging box body is also different. Therefore, the size of the storage space of the express box selected in step S1022 corresponds to the size of the lottery book 20. That is, the width of the storage space of the express box is greater than or slightly greater than (e.g., greater than 2-5 cm) the width of the lottery book, and the length of the storage space of the express box is greater than the length of the lottery book 20.

[0036] Step S103: The express box is transported to the order area by the conveying mechanism 21, the order information is printed as an order receipt, the order number is printed as an order number receipt, the order receipt is placed in the express box, and the order number receipt is printed on the outside of the express box.

[0037] It should be understood that in step S103, the order receipt is placed inside the express box to facilitate the shop owner to view the list information, while the order number receipt is placed outside the express box to facilitate the retrieval of information corresponding to the order number, such as the shop ID code.

[0038] Step S104: The express box is transported to the sorting area by the conveyor mechanism 21, and the lottery book 20 is sorted into the express box by the sorting fixture 22.

[0039] Preferably, the lottery book 20 includes multiple instant lottery tickets and a transparent plastic bag wrapped around the multiple instant lottery tickets, and the number of instant lottery tickets in each lottery book of the same type is the same. It should be understood that the transparent plastic bag wrapping the lottery book 20 is mainly to facilitate the sorting fixture 22 in identifying the model corresponding to the lottery book 20.

[0040] Step S105: After sorting is completed, the express boxes are transported to the sealing area by the conveyor mechanism 21 and sealed.

[0041] Step S106: After the box is sealed, the express box is transported to the weighing area by the conveyor mechanism 21 and weighed. The weight of the express box is then determined to match the total weight corresponding to the order information.

[0042] Step S107: If it is determined that the weight of the express box matches the total weight corresponding to the order information, the express box is transported to the express order area by the conveying mechanism 21, an express slip is generated, and the express slip is printed on the express box.

[0043] Preferably, the waybill includes an order number, a waybill number, and a delivery address.

[0044] Furthermore, in other embodiments, the instant lottery intelligent sorting method further includes: if it is determined that the weight of the express box does not match the total weight corresponding to the order information, the express box is transported to the recycling area by the conveying mechanism 21, a re-sorting list is generated, and the re-sorting list is printed on the express box.

[0045] Preferably, the re-sorting slip includes the order number. It should be understood that since the weight of each lottery book 20 is fixed, the total weight of the express box (i.e., the lottery books after sorting into the express box) can be calculated when the number of lottery tickets is determined. Therefore, if too many or too few lottery books 20 are sorted into the express box, the weight of the express box weighed in the weighing area will be different from the total weight, and thus it needs to be returned for re-sorting.

[0046] Step S108: The express box is transported to the wrapping area by the conveying mechanism 21 and wrapped with a transparent film. The transparent film is then vacuum-adsorbed and sealed.

[0047] Step S109: The express box is transported to the designated shipping area corresponding to the express address via the conveying mechanism 21.

[0048] In this embodiment, the sorting area is provided with a first receiving chamber 11, a second receiving chamber 12 and a sorting fixture 22, wherein the conveying mechanism 20 is disposed between the first receiving chamber 11 and the second receiving chamber 12, and the sorting fixture 22 is disposed above the conveying mechanism between the first receiving chamber 11 and the second receiving chamber 12.

[0049] Preferably, both the first containment chamber 11 and the second containment chamber 12 contain lottery books 20 of different lottery types.

[0050] Furthermore, step S104, which involves conveying the express box to the sorting area via the conveyor mechanism 21 and sorting the lottery booklets 20 into the express box using the sorting fixture 22, includes:

[0051] Step S1041: Control the conveyor mechanism 21 to move the express box on the conveyor mechanism 21, and determine whether there is an express box on the conveyor mechanism 21 between the first receiving compartment 11 and the second receiving compartment 12.

[0052] Step S1042: If it is determined that there is a package on the conveyor 21 between the first containment chamber 11 and the second containment chamber 12, control the conveyor 21 to prevent the package from moving.

[0053] In other words, when there is a parcel box on the conveyor mechanism 21 between the first receiving chamber 11 and the second receiving chamber 12, the conveyor mechanism 21 does not move the parcel box, so that the parcel box is between the first receiving chamber 11 and the second receiving chamber 12, which makes it convenient for the sorting fixture 22 to sort the lottery book 20 into the parcel box.

[0054] Step S1043: Control the sorting fixture 22 to grab the lottery book 20 in the first receiving compartment 11 and / or the second receiving compartment 12 according to the lottery type corresponding to the order information and place the lottery book 20 in the express box.

[0055] For example, if the order information contains 5 lottery books of the first type, the sorting jig 22 is controlled to grab 5 lottery books 20 from the first receiving compartment 11 and / or the second receiving compartment 12 and place the 5 lottery books 20 into the express delivery box.

[0056] In this embodiment, the sorting fixture 22 is equipped with an identifier, and the step S1043, which controls the sorting fixture 22 to grab the lottery book 20 in the first receiving compartment 11 and / or the second receiving compartment 12 according to the lottery type corresponding to the order information and places the lottery book 20 in the express box, includes:

[0057] Step S1044: Use the reader of the sorting fixture 22 to scan the order number receipt on the express box, and parse the lottery type of the order information of the express box through the order number receipt.

[0058] Step S1045: Control the sorting fixture 22 to grab the lottery book 20 corresponding to the lottery type from the first receiving compartment 11 and / or the second receiving compartment 12, and place the lottery book 20 in the express box.

[0059] In this embodiment, the first receiving compartment 11 includes a plurality of first vertical cavities 111 arranged in a vertical direction. The plurality of first vertical cavities 111 respectively receive lottery books 20 of different lottery types, and each first vertical cavity 111 is used to receive multiple lottery books 20 of the same lottery type. Further, the second receiving compartment 12 includes a plurality of second vertical cavities 121 arranged in a vertical direction. The plurality of second vertical cavities 121 respectively receive lottery books 20 of different lottery types, and each second vertical cavity 121 is used to receive multiple lottery books 20 of the same lottery type.

[0060] Furthermore, the step S1045, which involves controlling the sorting fixture 22 to grab the lottery book 20 corresponding to the lottery type from the first receiving compartment 11 and / or the second receiving compartment 12, includes: when the second receiving compartment 12 is empty (i.e., there are no lottery books in some of the second vertical cavities 121 in the second receiving compartment 12) and the first receiving compartment 11 is full, an alarm is generated for the second receiving compartment 12, and the sorting fixture 20 is controlled to move one by one above each of the first vertical cavities 111. The lottery type of the lottery book 20 in the first vertical cavity 111 is identified by the identifier. When it is determined that the lottery type of the lottery book 20 in the first vertical cavity 111 is the same as the lottery type corresponding to the order information of the express box, the sorting fixture 20 is controlled to grab the lottery book 20 in the first vertical cavity 111 and place the lottery book 20 in the express box.

[0061] Alternatively, step S1045, which involves controlling the sorting fixture 22 to grab the lottery book 20 corresponding to the lottery type from the first receiving compartment 11 and / or the second receiving compartment 12, includes: when the first receiving compartment 11 is empty (i.e., there are no lottery books in some of the first vertical cavities 111 in the first receiving compartment 12) and the second receiving compartment 12 is full, an alarm is generated in the first receiving compartment 11, and the sorting fixture 22 is controlled to move one by one above each of the second vertical cavities 121. The lottery type of the lottery book 20 in the second vertical cavity 121 is identified by the identifier. When it is determined that the lottery type of the lottery book 20 in the second vertical cavity 121 is the same as the lottery type corresponding to the order information of the express box, the sorting fixture 20 is controlled to grab the lottery book 20 in the second vertical cavity 121 and place the lottery book in the express box.

[0062] It is worth noting that when it is determined that both the first containment chamber 11 and the second containment chamber 12 are full (i.e., each vertical cavity is filled with lottery books), the sorting jig 22 can be controlled to grab lottery books from the first containment chamber 11 and the second containment chamber.

[0063] Furthermore, this intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes:

[0064] Step S201: When the number of lottery books 20 in at least one of the multiple first vertical cavities 111 of the first receiving compartment 11 is lower than a preset quantity value, the first receiving compartment 11 is determined to be empty, an alarm is generated to remind the compartment to be replenished, and at the same time the sorting fixture 22 is controlled not to move to the first receiving compartment 11 to perform the picking action.

[0065] Step S202: When the number of lottery books 20 in at least one of the multiple second vertical cavities 121 of the second containment compartment 12 is lower than a preset quantity value, the second containment compartment 12 is determined to be empty, an alarm is generated to remind replenishment, and at the same time the sorting fixture 22 is controlled not to move to the second containment compartment 12 to perform picking operations.

[0066] In other words, if a receiving compartment 12 is empty, the sorting fixture 22 will not go to that empty compartment to sort lottery tickets, thus effectively improving work efficiency.

[0067] It should be understood that in some embodiments, the sorting fixture 22 is also equipped with a camera, and the first receiving compartment 11 also includes a first recycling compartment 112 disposed adjacent to the first vertical cavity 111, and the second receiving compartment 12 also includes a second recycling compartment 122 disposed adjacent to the second vertical cavity 121.

[0068] Furthermore, this intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes:

[0069] Step S301: When the sorting fixture 22 moves above the first vertical cavity 111, the camera is controlled to take a picture of the lottery book 20 inside the first vertical cavity 111 to obtain a first image. The scratch area coating of the lottery book 20 is analyzed through the first image, and it is determined whether there is any damage to the scratch area coating. The damage includes visible coating text and thin coating. If it is determined that there is damage to the scratch area coating, the lottery book 20 is picked up by the sorting fixture 22 and placed in the first recycling cavity 112.

[0070] Step S302: When the sorting fixture 22 moves above the second vertical cavity 121, the camera is controlled to take a picture of the lottery book 20 inside the second vertical cavity 121 to obtain a second image. The scratch area coating of the lottery book is analyzed through the second image, and it is determined whether there is any damage to the scratch area coating. The damage includes visible coating text and thin coating. If it is determined that there is damage to the scratch area coating, the lottery book 20 is picked up by the sorting fixture 22 and placed in the second recycling cavity 122.

[0071] It should be understood that if the coating in the scratch area is visible or the coating is thin, these are considered damaged conditions. These conditions could easily reveal winning information, thus the product is considered substandard and must be discarded.

[0072] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the instant lottery intelligent sorting method further includes:

[0073] Step S401: When it is determined that the sorting fixture 20 has picked up a lottery book in the first receiving cavity 111 or the second receiving cavity 121, the lottery book 20 picked up by the sorting fixture 22 is weighed, and it is determined whether the weight of the lottery book 20 picked up by the sorting fixture 22 meets the preset lottery book weight.

[0074] In other words, the sorting fixture 22 is also equipped with a weight sensor for weighing the lottery book 20. When the sorting fixture 22 picks up the lottery book 20, the weight of the lottery book 20 picked up by the sorting fixture 22 can be measured by the weight sensor.

[0075] It should be understood that each lottery book 20 of the same type has the same weight. If the weight of the lottery book 20 picked up by the sorting fixture 22 is heavier or lighter than expected, it means that there are not enough instant lottery tickets in the lottery book 20. There may be too many or too few instant lottery tickets. Therefore, it is also a defective product and needs to be discarded.

[0076] Step S402: When it is determined that the weight of the lottery book 20 grabbed by the sorting fixture 22 does not meet the preset lottery book weight, the lottery book 20 grabbed by the sorting fixture 22 is placed into the first receiving cavity 111 or the second receiving cavity 121.

[0077] It should be understood that the preset weight of the lottery tickets is determined by the type of lottery ticket, meaning that the weight of each lottery booklet 20 is fixed. Therefore, if the weight of the lottery booklet 20 picked up by the sorting fixture 22 is too heavy or too light, it is unqualified.

[0078] In this embodiment, the inner sidewall of the first receiving cavity 111 is provided with a first slide rail 1111 along its length direction. A first slider 1112 is slidably disposed in the first slide rail 1111. A first support plate 1113 for supporting the lottery book 20 is provided in the first slider 1112. A first controller 1114 is provided at the bottom of the first receiving cavity 111. A first motor is provided in the first controller 1114. A first lead screw is provided in the first slide rail 1111 along its length direction. The first lead screw is threadedly connected to the first slider 1112, and one end of the first lead screw is connected to the first motor so that the first motor drives the first lead screw to rotate.

[0079] The inner wall of the second receiving cavity 121 is provided with a second slide rail 1211 along its length direction. A second slider 1212 is slidably disposed in the second slide rail 1211. A second support plate 1213 for supporting the lottery book 20 is provided in the second slider 1212. A second controller 1214 is provided at the bottom of the second receiving cavity 121. A second motor is provided in the second controller 1214. A second lead screw is provided in the second slide rail 1211 along its length direction. The second lead screw is threadedly connected to the second slider 1212, and one end of the second lead screw is connected to the second motor so that the second motor drives the second lead screw to rotate.

[0080] Furthermore, this intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes:

[0081] Step S501: When it is determined that the sorting fixture 22 grabs the lottery book 20 in the first receiving cavity 111, the first controller 1114 controls the first motor to work, so as to drive the first lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the first support plate 1113 to rise by a first distance value, wherein the first distance value is the thickness value of the lottery book 20; after the first support plate 1113 rises, the height of the first support plate 1113 in the first receiving cavity 111 is detected, and it is determined whether the height of the first support plate 1113 in the first receiving cavity 111 reaches the first height value. If it is determined that the height of the first support plate 1113 in the first receiving cavity 111 reaches the first height value, it is determined that the first receiving cavity 111 is empty (i.e., there are no or very few lottery books), and the first alarm light on the top of the first receiving cavity 111 is controlled to generate an alarm to remind replenishment. At the same time, the first motor controls the first lead screw to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the first support plate 1113 to move to the first low position value.

[0082] It should be understood that each time the sorting fixture 22 picks up a lottery book 20 from the first receiving cavity 111, the first support plate 1113 rises slightly. When it rises to the alarm position (i.e., the first height value), it means that there are no or very few lottery books in the first receiving cavity 111. At this time, it is necessary to remind the staff to replenish the stock, and the first support plate 1113 is reset to the lowest position to facilitate the staff to replenish the stock.

[0083] Step S502: When it is determined that the sorting fixture 22 grabs the lottery book 20 in the second receiving cavity 121, the second controller 1214 controls the second motor to work, so as to drive the second lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the second support plate to rise a second distance value, wherein the second distance value is the thickness value of the lottery book; after the second support plate 1213 rises, the height of the second support plate 1213 in the second receiving cavity 121 is detected, and it is determined whether the height of the second support plate 1213 in the second receiving cavity 121 reaches the second height value; if it is determined that the height of the second support plate 1213 in the second receiving cavity 121 reaches the second height value, it is determined that the second receiving cavity 121 is an empty cavity, and the second alarm light on the top of the second receiving cavity 121 is controlled to generate an alarm to remind replenishment, and at the same time, the second motor controls the second lead screw to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the second support plate 1213 to move to the second low position value.

[0084] It should be understood that each time the sorting fixture 22 picks up a lottery book 20 from the second receiving cavity 121, the second support plate 1213 rises slightly. When it rises to the alarm position (i.e., the second height value), it means that there are no or very few lottery books in the second receiving cavity 121. At this time, it is necessary to remind the staff to replenish the stock. The second support plate 1213 is then reset to the lowest position to facilitate the staff to replenish the stock.

[0085] In this embodiment, the bottom of the first recycling chamber 112 is rotatably provided with a first rotating plate 113 and a third motor for controlling the rotation of the first rotating plate 113, and the bottom of the second recycling chamber 122 is rotatably provided with a second rotating plate 123 and a fourth motor for controlling the rotation of the second rotating plate 123. The third motor is disposed in the first controller 1114 and the fourth motor is disposed in the second controller 1214. The sorting area is also provided with a recycling track 30 located below the first recycling chamber 112 and the second recycling chamber 122, and one end of the recycling track 30 is connected to the recycling area.

[0086] Furthermore, this intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes:

[0087] Step S601: When it is detected that the lottery book 20 is supported in the first rotating plate 113 and the sorting operation is completed (i.e., no express box is sorting in the sorting area) or when it is determined that the lottery book 20 in the first recycling cavity 112 has reached the preset recycling value (i.e., the lottery books in the first recycling cavity 112 are stacked relatively high), the first rotating plate 113 is controlled to rotate by the third motor, so that the first rotating plate 113 is set in the vertical direction, so that the lottery book 20 in the first recycling cavity 113 falls onto the recycling track 30.

[0088] Step S602: When it is detected that the lottery book 20 is supported in the second rotating plate 123 and the sorting operation is completed (i.e., no express box is sorting in the sorting area) or when it is determined that the lottery book 20 in the second recycling cavity 122 has reached the preset recycling value (i.e., the lottery books in the second recycling cavity 122 are stacked relatively high), the second rotating plate 123 is controlled to rotate by the fourth motor, so that the second rotating plate 123 is set in the vertical direction, so that the lottery book 20 in the second recycling cavity 122 falls onto the recycling track 30.

[0089] In summary, the intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets disclosed in this invention can automatically sort lottery books by transporting express boxes to the order area via a conveyor mechanism, and can also automatically sort lottery books by transporting express boxes to the sorting area via a conveyor mechanism, and can collect problematic lottery books via a recycling track. This enables the automatic sorting of lottery books into express boxes and automatic affixing of express labels, eliminating the need for manual operation, resulting in low labor costs, low error, high work efficiency, and high intelligence.

[0090] The above description is merely an embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of the present invention's specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A method for intelligent sorting of instant lottery tickets, characterized in that, include: Obtain order information for instant lottery tickets, including store ID code, order number, lottery type, number of tickets, and total weight; Obtain the packaging box body corresponding to the order information, fold the packaging box body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box, and seal the bottom and open the box, with the opening of the express box facing upwards. The delivery box is transported to the order area by the conveyor system. The order information is printed as an order receipt, the order number is printed as an order number receipt, and the order receipt is placed inside the delivery box. The order number receipt is also printed on the outside of the delivery box. The express box is transported to the sorting area by the conveyor mechanism, and the lottery book is sorted into the express box by the sorting fixture. The lottery book includes multiple instant lottery tickets and a transparent plastic bag wrapped around the multiple instant lottery tickets. The number of instant lottery tickets in each lottery book of the same type is the same. After sorting is completed, the express boxes are transported to the sealing area by the conveyor and sealed. After the box is sealed, the box is transported to the weighing area by a conveyor and weighed. The weight of the box is then used to determine whether it matches the total weight corresponding to the order information. If the weight of the express box matches the total weight corresponding to the order information, the express box is transported to the express order area by the conveyor mechanism, an express slip is generated, and the express slip is printed on the express box. The express slip includes the order number, the express slip number, and the express address. The express box is transported to the wrapping area by a conveyor and wrapped with a transparent film. The transparent film is then vacuum-adsorbed and sealed. The express box is transported to the designated delivery area corresponding to the express address via a conveyor system; The sorting area includes a first receiving bin, a second receiving bin, and a sorting fixture. A conveying mechanism is positioned between the first and second receiving bins, and the sorting fixture is positioned above the conveying mechanism between the first and second receiving bins. Both the first and second receiving bins contain lottery books of different lottery types. The steps of conveying the express box to the sorting area via a conveyor mechanism and sorting the lottery books into the express box using sorting fixtures include: Control the conveying mechanism to move the express box on the conveying mechanism, and determine whether there is an express box on the conveying mechanism between the first receiving compartment and the second receiving compartment; If it is determined that there is a parcel box on the conveyor mechanism between the first and second receiving compartments, control the conveyor mechanism to prevent the parcel box from moving. According to the lottery type corresponding to the order information, the sorting fixture is controlled to grab the lottery book in the first and / or second receiving compartment and place the lottery book in the express box; The first containment chamber includes multiple first vertical cavities arranged vertically, each containing lottery books of different lottery types. Each first vertical cavity is used to contain multiple lottery books of the same lottery type. The second containment chamber includes multiple second vertical cavities arranged vertically, each containing lottery books of different lottery types. Each second vertical cavity is used to contain multiple lottery books of the same lottery type. Wherein: The step of controlling the sorting fixture to grab the lottery book corresponding to the lottery type from the first and / or second receiving bins includes: When the second receiving compartment is empty and the first receiving compartment is full, an alarm is triggered for the second receiving compartment. The sorting gripper is then controlled to move one by one above each of the first vertical cavities. The type of lottery book in the first vertical cavity is identified by the identifier. If the type of lottery book in the first vertical cavity is found to be the same as the type of lottery book corresponding to the order information of the express box, the sorting gripper is controlled to grab the lottery book in the first vertical cavity and place it in the express box. Alternatively, when the first receiving compartment is empty and the second receiving compartment is full, an alarm is triggered for the first receiving compartment, and the sorting gripper is controlled to move one by one above each of the second vertical cavities. The type of lottery book in the second vertical cavity is identified by the identifier. If the type of lottery book in the second vertical cavity is found to be the same as the type of lottery book corresponding to the order information of the express box, the sorting gripper is controlled to grab the lottery book in the second vertical cavity and place it in the express box. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: When the number of lottery books in at least one of the multiple first vertical cavities of the first receiving compartment is lower than a preset number, the first receiving compartment is determined to be empty, an alarm is generated to remind the compartment to be replenished, and at the same time the sorting fixture is controlled not to move into the first receiving compartment to perform the picking action. When the number of lottery books in at least one of the multiple second vertical cavities of the second receiving compartment is lower than a preset number, the second receiving compartment is determined to be empty, an alarm is generated to remind the compartment to be replenished, and at the same time the sorting fixture is controlled not to move into the second receiving compartment to perform the picking action. The sorting fixture is also equipped with a camera. The first receiving compartment further includes a first recycling chamber adjacent to the first vertical cavity, and the second receiving compartment further includes a second recycling chamber adjacent to the second vertical cavity, wherein: The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: When the sorting fixture moves to the top of the first vertical cavity, the camera is controlled to take a picture of the lottery book inside the first vertical cavity to obtain a first image. The scratch area coating of the lottery book is analyzed through the first image, and it is determined whether there is any damage to the scratch area coating. The damage includes visible lettering and thin coating. If it is determined that there is damage to the scratch area coating, the lottery book is picked up by the sorting fixture and placed in the first recycling cavity. When the sorting fixture moves above the second vertical cavity, the camera is controlled to take a picture of the lottery book inside the second vertical cavity to obtain a second image. The second image is used to analyze the coating of the scratch area of ​​the lottery book and to determine whether there is any damage to the coating. Damage includes visible lettering and thin coating. If the coating is found to be damaged, the lottery book is picked up by the sorting fixture and placed in the second recycling cavity. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: When it is determined that the sorting fixture has picked up a lottery book in the first receiving cavity or the second receiving cavity, the lottery book picked up by the sorting fixture is weighed, and it is determined whether the weight of the lottery book picked up by the sorting fixture meets the preset lottery book weight, wherein the weight of each lottery book of the same type is the same. When it is determined that the weight of the lottery book grabbed by the sorting fixture does not meet the preset weight of the lottery book, the lottery book grabbed by the sorting fixture is placed into the first receiving cavity or the second receiving cavity. The first receiving cavity has a first slide rail along its length on its inner sidewall. A first slider is slidably disposed in the first slide rail, and a first support plate for supporting the lottery book is disposed in the first slider. A first controller is located at the bottom of the first receiving cavity, and a first motor is disposed in the first controller. A first lead screw is disposed in the first slide rail along its length, and the first lead screw is threadedly connected to the first slider. One end of the first lead screw is connected to the first motor so that the first motor drives the first lead screw to rotate. The second receiving cavity has a second slide rail along its length on its inner sidewall. A second slider is slidably disposed in the second slide rail, and a second support plate for supporting the lottery book is disposed in the second slider. A second controller is located at the bottom of the second receiving cavity, and a second motor is disposed in the second controller. A second lead screw is disposed in the second slide rail along its length, and the second lead screw is threadedly connected to the second slider. One end of the second lead screw is connected to the second motor so that the second motor drives the second lead screw to rotate. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: When the sorting fixture grasps the lottery book in the first receiving cavity, the first controller controls the first motor to work, so that the first motor drives the first lead screw to rotate, thereby driving the first support plate to rise a first distance value, where the first distance value is the thickness value of the lottery book; after the first support plate rises, the height of the first support plate in the first receiving cavity is detected, and it is determined whether the height of the first support plate in the first receiving cavity has reached the first height value. If it is determined that the height of the first support plate in the first receiving cavity has reached the first height value, the first receiving cavity is determined to be an empty cavity, and the first alarm light on the top of the first receiving cavity is controlled to generate an alarm to remind replenishment. At the same time, the first motor controls the first lead screw to rotate in the opposite direction, so as to drive the first support plate to move to the first low position value. When the sorting fixture grasps the lottery book in the second receiving cavity, the second controller controls the second motor to operate, which drives the second lead screw to rotate, thereby raising the second support plate by a second distance value, where the second distance value is the thickness of the lottery book. After the second support plate rises, the height of the second support plate in the second receiving cavity is detected, and it is determined whether the height of the second support plate in the second receiving cavity has reached the second height value. If it is determined that the height of the second support plate in the second receiving cavity has reached the second height value, the second receiving cavity is determined to be empty, and the second alarm light on the top of the second receiving cavity is controlled to generate an alarm to remind replenishment. At the same time, the second motor controls the second lead screw to rotate in the opposite direction, thereby moving the second support plate to the second low position value.

2. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The method further includes: if it is determined that the weight of the express box does not match the total weight corresponding to the order information, the express box is transported to the recycling area by a conveying mechanism, a re-picking slip is generated, and the re-picking slip is printed on the express box, wherein the re-picking slip includes the order number.

3. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets according to claim 2, characterized in that, The step of obtaining the packaging box panel body corresponding to the order information based on the order information, and folding the packaging box panel body to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box includes: Retrieve the various lottery types corresponding to the order information, and parse out the lottery with the largest length and width among the various lottery types; Select the packaging box panel with the largest length and width from a variety of different types of stacked packaging box panels, and fold the packaging box panel to form a rectangular three-dimensional express box, so that the length and width of the express box's storage space correspond to the lottery ticket with the largest length and width.

4. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting fixture is equipped with an identifier. The step of controlling the sorting fixture to grab lottery books from the first and / or second receiving compartments and place them in the express delivery box according to the lottery type corresponding to the order information includes: The sorting fixture uses a reader to scan the order number on the parcel box and then uses the order number to deduce the lottery type of the order information for that parcel box. The sorting fixture is controlled to grab the lottery book corresponding to the lottery type from the first and / or second receiving compartments, and the lottery book is placed in the express delivery box.

5. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bottom of the first recycling chamber is rotatably equipped with a first rotating plate and a third motor for controlling the rotation of the first rotating plate. The bottom of the second recycling chamber is rotatably equipped with a second rotating plate and a fourth motor for controlling the rotation of the second rotating plate. The third motor is housed within a first controller, and the fourth motor is housed within a second controller. The sorting area also includes a recycling track located below the first and second recycling chambers, one end of which is connected to the recycling area. The intelligent sorting method for instant lottery tickets also includes: When it is detected that a lottery book is supported inside the first rotating plate and the sorting operation is completed or the lottery book in the first recycling chamber reaches the preset recycling value, the first rotating plate is controlled to rotate by the third motor so that the first rotating plate is set in the vertical direction so that the lottery book in the first recycling chamber falls onto the recycling track. When it is detected that lottery books are supported inside the second rotating plate, and when it is determined that the sorting operation is completed or the lottery books in the second recycling chamber have reached the preset recycling value, the second rotating plate is controlled to rotate by the fourth motor, so that the second rotating plate is set in a vertical direction, so that the lottery books in the second recycling chamber fall onto the recycling track.

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