Sorting device and sorting assembly line with same

Abstract

The sorting device comprises a rack, a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism, the rack is provided with a sorting area, the first conveying mechanism is arranged on the rack and located in the sorting area, the first conveying mechanism is used for driving an express to be conveyed in the first direction, and the second conveying mechanism is used for driving the express to be conveyed in the second direction; the second conveying mechanism is arranged on the rack and located in the sorting area, the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism are arranged at intervals in the length direction of the sorting area, the second conveying mechanism is used for driving the express parcels to be conveyed in the second direction, and an angle is formed between the second direction and the first direction. The first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism are independent of each other and do not interfere with each other, the first conveying mechanism and the second conveying mechanism can drive express packages to be conveyed in the first direction and the second direction, so that the express packages stacked in the sorting area can be conveyed in the two directions to be dispersed, the postures of the express packages can be changed, grabbing of a sorting robot is facilitated, and the sorting efficiency is improved. Therefore, the sorting efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of express sorting, and in particular to a sorting device and a sorting line having the same. Background Art

[0002] At present, in the process of realizing automatic sorting and packaging of express delivery, on the one hand, since the express delivery is stacked together during transmission, it is not conducive to the suction cup of the grasping robot to absorb the express delivery; on the other hand, when the express delivery is squeezed and deformed, the visual absorption position of the express delivery will cause the robot joints to exceed the limit, resulting in the inability to absorb the express delivery. The above two situations make it difficult for the robot to absorb the express delivery and thus affect the express delivery sorting efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of this, the present invention provides a sorting device and a sorting assembly line having the same, so as to solve the problem in the existing express sorting process that the express is stacked together during transmission or squeezed and deformed, making it difficult for the robot to absorb the express, thereby affecting the express sorting efficiency.

[0004] A first aspect of the present invention provides a sorting device for sorting express deliveries, the sorting device comprising a frame, a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism, the frame having a sorting area, the first conveying mechanism being arranged on the frame, the first conveying mechanism being located in the sorting area, the first conveying mechanism being used to drive the express deliveries to be transported along a first direction, the second conveying mechanism being arranged on the frame, the second conveying mechanism being located in the sorting area, and the second conveying mechanism and the first conveying mechanism being spaced apart along the length direction of the sorting area, the second conveying mechanism being used to drive the express deliveries to be transported along a second direction, the second direction being arranged at an angle to the first direction.

[0005] Beneficial effect: The sorting device of the present application sets a first transmission mechanism and a second transmission mechanism in the sorting area, which are independent of each other and do not interfere with each other. The first transmission mechanism is used to drive the express to be transmitted along the first direction, and the second transmission mechanism is used to drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction, so that the express accumulated in the sorting area can be transmitted in two directions to achieve dispersion, which is convenient for the sorting robot to grab the express, and the first transmission mechanism and the second transmission mechanism can also cooperate to change the posture of the express to make it more conducive to the grabbing of the sorting robot, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

[0006] In some embodiments, the first conveying mechanism includes a plurality of rollers rotatably connected to the frame, and the second conveying mechanism includes a plurality of conveyor belts. The plurality of rollers and the plurality of conveyor belts are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the sorting area. The plurality of rollers are used to drive the express to be transported along the first direction, and the plurality of conveyor belts are used to drive the express to be transported along the second direction.

[0007] Beneficial effect: Multiple rollers and multiple conveyor belts are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the sorting area, so that the entire sorting area is simultaneously arranged with a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism, so as to realize that the express in the sorting area can be driven to be transported in two directions, that is, the rotation of multiple rollers causes the express in the sorting area to be transported along the first direction due to the rolling friction of the rollers, and the movement of multiple conveyor belts causes the express in the sorting area to be transported along the second direction due to the friction of the conveyor belts.

[0008] In some embodiments, the second transmission mechanism further includes: a support frame, the support frame is fixedly connected to the frame, and the support frame is located below the sorting area, and a plurality of the conveyor belts are spaced apart on the support frame; a belt mounting frame, located in the sorting area, the belt mounting frame is provided on the top of the support frame extending along the second direction, and the conveyor belt is movably mounted on the belt mounting frame.

[0009] Beneficial effect: the support frame can install and support multiple conveyor belts, and through the fixed connection between the support frame and the frame, the multiple conveyor belts can be installed on the frame and cooperate with the multiple rollers on the frame. This method of integrating the multiple conveyor belts on the support frame and then using the support frame to install them on the frame is more conducive to disassembly and assembly. Further, a belt mounting frame is arranged on the top of the support frame, and the belt mounting frame facilitates the installation of the conveyor belt.

[0010] In some embodiments, a support leg is provided at the bottom of the support frame, the support leg has a first connecting seat, the frame is provided with a second connecting seat, the second connecting seat is fixedly connected to the first connecting seat, and the height of the leg is set to be adjustable; and / or, a support seat for supporting express is provided on the top of the frame, the support seat is located in the sorting area, the support seat is provided with a plurality of spaced installation gaps, and the conveyor belt and the roller are installed corresponding to the installation gaps.

[0011] Beneficial effects: the legs arranged at the bottom of the support frame can support the support frame and the conveyor belt thereon, and the first connecting seat at the bottom of the legs can be fixedly connected to the second connecting seat of the frame, so as to realize the fixed connection between the support frame and the frame, and ensure the installation stability. By setting the height of the legs to be adjustable, the installation height of the support frame can be adjusted, and then the installation height of the conveyor belt can be adjusted, so that the conveyor belt can be accurately installed in the sorting area, ensuring the installation accuracy of the conveyor belt and avoiding the situation where the conveyor belt cannot be located in the sorting area due to production errors. The support seat can support the express in the sorting area, and at the same time, a plurality of installation gaps are arranged at intervals on the support seat, so that the installation positioning of the conveyor belt and the roller can be achieved, and the relative position between the conveyor belt and the roller can be ensured.

[0012] In some embodiments, the first transmission mechanism further includes a first driving assembly, and the first driving assembly and the plurality of rollers are all in driving connection to drive the plurality of rollers to rotate synchronously.

[0013] Beneficial effect: The setting of the first driving component can drive multiple rollers to rotate synchronously, and then drive the express to be transmitted along the first direction through the rotation of multiple rollers. The transmission cooperation between the first driving component and multiple rollers ensures the synchronization of the rotation of multiple rollers.

[0014] In some embodiments, the first drive assembly includes a first drive motor and a first transmission structure, the first drive motor is arranged on the frame, the first transmission structure is transmission-connected to the first drive motor, and the first transmission structure is transmission-connected to the plurality of rollers, the first transmission structure includes an active transmission belt and a driven transmission belt, the active transmission belt is transmission-connected to the first drive motor, a plurality of driven transmission belts are provided, and every two adjacent rollers are transmission-connected via a driven transmission belt, and one of the rollers is transmission-connected to the active transmission belt.

[0015] Beneficial effect: The first drive motor rotates, driving the active transmission belt to move, and then driving the roller connected to the active transmission belt to rotate. Since the rollers are connected through the driven transmission belt, multiple rollers can be driven to rotate synchronously through the driven transmission belt.

[0016] In some embodiments, the second transmission mechanism further comprises a second driving assembly disposed on the support frame, and the second driving assembly and the plurality of transmission belts are all in transmission connection to drive the plurality of transmission belts to move synchronously.

[0017] Beneficial effect: The setting of the second drive component can drive multiple conveyor belts to move synchronously, and then drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction through the movement of multiple conveyor belts. The transmission cooperation mode of the second drive component and multiple conveyor belts ensures the synchronization of the movement of multiple conveyor belts.

[0018] In some embodiments, the second drive assembly includes a second drive motor and a second transmission structure, the second drive motor is arranged on the support frame, the second transmission structure is transmission-connected to the second drive motor, the second transmission structure is located below the sorting area and is transmission-connected to the plurality of conveyor belts, the second transmission structure includes a synchronous belt and a transmission shaft, the synchronous belt is transmission-connected to the second drive motor, the transmission shaft is transmission-connected to the synchronous belt, the transmission shaft extends in a direction perpendicular to the conveyor belt, the plurality of conveyor belts are transmission-connected to the transmission shaft, the outer wall of the transmission shaft is provided with a belt groove along its circumference, and the conveyor belt is rotatably provided in the belt groove.

[0019] Beneficial effect: through the rotation of the second drive motor, the second drive motor rotates, driving the synchronous belt to rotate, and then driving the transmission shaft connected to the synchronous belt to rotate, thereby driving multiple transmission belts connected to the transmission shaft to move synchronously, and by arranging a belt groove on the outer wall of the transmission shaft, the transmission belt can be rotatably arranged in the belt groove, and the position of the transmission belt can be limited by the belt groove to avoid the transmission belt from shifting along the axial direction of the transmission shaft during use, thereby ensuring the working stability of the transmission belt.

[0020] In some embodiments, the second transmission mechanism also includes a tensioning structure, which is arranged on the support frame, the tensioning structure is located below the sorting area, and the tensioning structure is used to tension the conveyor belt. The tensioning structure includes a tensioning wheel shaft and a tensioning wheel, the tensioning wheel shaft is arranged on the support frame, the tensioning wheel is rotatably arranged on the tensioning wheel shaft, and the tensioning wheel is pressed against the conveyor belt.

[0021] Beneficial effect: The tensioning structure is located below the sorting area and does not affect the transmission of express in the sorting area. The tensioning wheel presses against the conveyor belt to achieve tensioning of the conveyor belt, and under the friction of the conveyor belt, the tensioning wheel can rotate relative to the tensioning wheel shaft, thereby reducing the friction of the tensioning wheel on the conveyor belt and ensuring the service life of the conveyor belt.

[0022] The second aspect of the present invention provides a sorting assembly line, comprising the sorting device of the present invention and a return platform, wherein the return platform is docked with the sorting device, and the return platform is used to receive the express delivered by the second transmission mechanism of the sorting device and return it.

[0023] Beneficial effect: Since the sorting line of the present invention includes the sorting device of the present invention, it has the same technical effect as the sorting device, which will not be repeated here. The damaged and deformed express delivery remaining in the sorting area after sorting can be driven by the second transmission mechanism to be transmitted along the second direction to the return platform, and the damaged and deformed express delivery can be moved back through the return platform, which is convenient for workers to re-pack the damaged and deformed express delivery. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific implementation methods of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the specific implementation methods or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some implementation methods of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0025] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of a sorting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 A front view of a sorting device according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of a first transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 4 A right side view of a first transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of a second transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 6 A front view of a second transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the axial structure of the second transmission mechanism according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Description of Reference Numerals

[0033] 1. Frame; 11. Vertical support; 12. Horizontal support; 121. Second connecting seat; 122. Base; 13. Lateral support; 14. Support seat;

[0034] 2. first transmission mechanism; 21. roller; 22. first drive motor; 23. first transmission structure; 231. active transmission belt; 232. driven transmission belt; 24. first fixed seat;

[0035] 3. Second transmission mechanism; 31. Support frame; 311. First connecting seat; 32. Belt mounting frame; 33. Transmission belt; 34. Second driving motor; 35. Second transmission structure; 351. Synchronous belt; 352. Transmission shaft; 36. Tensioning structure; 361. Tensioning wheel shaft; 362. Tensioning wheel; 3117. Second fixed seat. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the embodiments of the present invention clearer, the technical solution in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that the terms "center", "up", "down", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. indicate directions or positional relationships based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction. Therefore, they cannot be understood as limitations on the present invention.

[0038] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0039] In addition, the technical features involved in the different embodiments of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0040] Combine the following Figures 1 to 7 , describing an embodiment of the present invention.

[0041] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, on the one hand, a sorting device is disclosed for sorting express delivery, the sorting device comprising a frame 1, a first conveying mechanism 2 and a second conveying mechanism 3, wherein the frame 1 has a sorting area, the first conveying mechanism 2 is arranged on the frame 1, the first conveying mechanism 2 is located in the sorting area, the first conveying mechanism 2 is used to drive the express delivery to be transported along a first direction, the second conveying mechanism 3 is arranged on the frame 1, the second conveying mechanism 3 is located in the sorting area, and the second conveying mechanism 3 and the first conveying mechanism 2 are spaced apart along the length direction of the sorting area, the second conveying mechanism 3 is used to drive the express delivery to be transported along a second direction, and the second direction is arranged at an angle to the first direction.

[0042] The sorting device of this embodiment sets a first transmission mechanism 2 and a second transmission mechanism 3 in the sorting area. The two are independent of each other and do not interfere with each other. The first transmission mechanism 2 is used to drive the express to be transmitted along the first direction, and the second transmission mechanism 3 is used to drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction, so that the express accumulated in the sorting area can be transmitted in two directions to achieve dispersion, which is convenient for the sorting robot to grab the express. The first transmission mechanism 2 and the second transmission mechanism 3 can also cooperate to change the posture of the express to make it more conducive to the grabbing of the sorting robot, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

[0043] It should be noted here that, during use, the first transmission mechanism 2 can be used to drive the express to be transmitted along the first direction, and then the second transmission mechanism 3 can be used to drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction, thereby achieving the dispersion of the accumulated express; of course, the first transmission mechanism 2 and the second transmission mechanism 3 can also be started at the same time to drive the accumulated express to be transmitted along the first direction and / or the second direction, thereby achieving the dispersion of the accumulated express; when the posture of the express needs to be adjusted again during the sorting process, the second transmission mechanism 3 can be used to drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction, and the express will roll / rotate under the action of the second transmission mechanism 3 and inertia, and then change its posture.

[0044] In some embodiments, the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular.

[0045] By setting the first direction and the second direction to be perpendicular to each other, the express can be transmitted along two perpendicular directions respectively.

[0046] In this embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the first direction is the direction indicated by the x arrow, and the second direction is the direction indicated by the y arrow.

[0047] Of course, in other embodiments, the angle between the first direction and the second direction can also be set as needed, for example, the angle between the first direction and the second direction is 120 degrees or 85 degrees.

[0048] In some embodiments, the frame 1 includes a vertical support 11, a transverse support 12 and a lateral support 13. A plurality of vertical supports 11 are vertically arranged. The transverse support 12 is fixedly connected between adjacent vertical supports 11. The lateral support 13 is relatively arranged at the top of the vertical support 11. The lateral support 13 is used to support the roller 21 described below.

[0049] The vertical supports 11 and the horizontal supports 12 are connected to form a frame support structure.

[0050] A base 122 is also provided at the bottom of the lateral support 12, and the base 122 facilitates the frame 1 to be fixedly placed on a mounting table or a workbench. Optionally, four bases 122 can be provided and distributed at four corners to support the frame 1 at four points to ensure stability, but it is not limited thereto.

[0051] like Figure 3 and Figure 5 As shown, in some embodiments, the first conveying mechanism 2 includes a plurality of rollers 21 rotatably connected to the frame 1, and the second conveying mechanism 3 includes a plurality of conveyor belts 33. The plurality of rollers 21 and the plurality of conveyor belts 33 are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the sorting area. The plurality of rollers 21 are used to drive the express to be transported in the first direction, and the plurality of conveyor belts 33 are used to drive the express to be transported in the second direction.

[0052] The plurality of rollers 21 and the plurality of conveyor belts 33 are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the sorting area, so that the entire sorting area is simultaneously provided with a first conveying mechanism 2 and a second conveying mechanism 3, so as to enable the express in the sorting area to be conveyed in two directions, that is, the rotation of the plurality of rollers 21 causes the express in the sorting area to be subjected to the rolling friction of the rollers 21 and thus be conveyed in the first direction, and the movement of the plurality of conveyor belts 33 causes the express in the sorting area to be subjected to the friction of the conveyor belts 33 and thus be conveyed in the second direction.

[0053] Specifically, both ends of the drum 21 are provided with a drum 21 shaft, and both sides of the frame 1 are provided with shaft holes, and the drum 21 shaft can be rotatably installed in the shaft holes, thereby realizing that the drum 21 can be rotatably connected to the frame 1.

[0054] A plurality of rollers 21 are arranged in parallel and at intervals along the length direction of the frame 1 , and the conveyor belt 33 is arranged in the intervals between the rollers 21 , thereby realizing the alternating arrangement of the conveyor belt 33 and the rollers 21 .

[0055] It should be noted here that the length direction of the rack 1 is consistent with the first direction, that is, Figure 1 The direction is indicated by the x arrow.

[0056] In some embodiments, the second conveying mechanism 3 further includes a support frame 31, the support frame 31 is fixedly connected to the frame 1, and the support frame 31 is located below the sorting area, and a plurality of conveying belts 33 are arranged on the support frame 31 at intervals.

[0057] The support frame 31 can install and support multiple conveyor belts 33, and through the fixed connection between the support frame 31 and the frame 1, the multiple conveyor belts 33 can be installed on the frame 1 and cooperate with the multiple rollers 21 on the frame 1. This method of integrating the multiple conveyor belts 33 on the support frame 31 and then using the support frame 31 to install them on the frame 1 is more conducive to disassembly and assembly.

[0058] The support frame 31 may specifically be a U-shaped seat, and a plurality of conveyor belts 33 are spaced apart on the top of the U-shaped seat.

[0059] In some embodiments, a belt mounting frame 32 is provided on the top of the support frame 31 and extends along the second direction. The belt mounting frame 32 is located in the sorting area, and the conveyor belt 33 is movably mounted on the belt mounting frame 32 .

[0060] A belt mounting frame 32 is further provided on the top of the support frame 31 , and the belt mounting frame 32 facilitates the installation of the transmission belt 33 .

[0061] In this embodiment, a plurality of belt mounting frames 32 are provided, and the plurality of belt mounting frames 32 and the plurality of conveyor belts 33 are provided in one-to-one correspondence, so that the plurality of conveyor belts 33 are installed and supported one by one by the plurality of belt mounting frames 32 .

[0062] Specifically, the belt mounting frame 32 is a channel steel, and rotatable pulleys are provided at both ends of the channel steel. The transmission belt 33 is mounted on the pulleys at both ends. When the transmission belt 33 moves along the length direction of the channel steel, it can drive the express delivery in the sorting area to be transmitted along the second direction.

[0063] In some embodiments, a support leg is provided at the bottom of the support frame 31 , and the support leg has a first connecting seat 311 . The frame 1 is provided with a second connecting seat 121 , and the second connecting seat 121 is fixedly connected to the first connecting seat 311 .

[0064] The legs arranged at the bottom of the support frame 31 can support the support frame 31 and the conveyor belt 33 thereon, and the first connecting seat 311 at the bottom of the legs can be fixedly connected to the second connecting seat 121 of the rack 1, thereby achieving a fixed connection between the support frame 31 and the rack 1 to ensure installation stability.

[0065] The first connection seat 311 is a circular bottom plate, and the supporting legs are cylindrical. The supporting legs and the first connection seat 311 can be fixedly connected by bolts, but the present invention is not limited thereto.

[0066] There are four supporting legs, and the four supporting legs are distributed along the four corners of the bottom of the supporting frame 31 to stably support the supporting frame 31 .

[0067] Correspondingly, four second connection sockets 121 are also provided, and the four second connection sockets 121 and the four first connection sockets 311 are provided in one-to-one correspondence.

[0068] It should be noted that the number of the first connection sockets 311 and the number of the second connection sockets 121 can be adjusted as needed and are not limited to the solution of this embodiment.

[0069] The second connection base 121 and the first connection base 311 can be fixed by threads, clamping or welding, which can be configured according to actual needs and is not specifically limited in this embodiment.

[0070] In this embodiment, the second connecting base 121 is disposed on the top of the base 122 .

[0071] In some embodiments, the height of the legs is configured to be adjustable.

[0072] By setting the height of the legs to be adjustable, the installation height of the support frame 31 can be adjusted, and then the installation height of the conveyor belt 33 can be adjusted, so that the conveyor belt 33 can be accurately installed in the sorting area, ensuring the installation accuracy of the conveyor belt 33 and avoiding the situation where the conveyor belt 33 cannot be located in the sorting area due to production errors.

[0073] The supporting leg can be set as a threaded column, and an adjusting nut is sleeved on the outer periphery of the supporting leg. The height of the supporting leg can be adjusted by adjusting the nut at different heights of the threaded column. The specific details of this embodiment will not be repeated.

[0074] It can be understood here that due to the limitation of the installation space on the frame 1, the height adjustment of the support legs is fine-tuning, and the installation height of the conveyor belt 33 on the support frame 31 can be slightly adjusted by fine-tuning the support legs to compensate for production errors.

[0075] In some embodiments, a support base 14 for supporting express delivery is provided on the top of the frame 1. The support base 14 is located in the sorting area. The support base 14 is provided with a plurality of spaced installation gaps. The conveyor belt 33 and the roller 21 are installed corresponding to the installation gaps.

[0076] The support base 14 can support the express in the sorting area. At the same time, a plurality of installation gaps are arranged at intervals on the support base 14 to position the installation of the conveyor belt 33 and the roller 21 and ensure the relative position between the conveyor belt 33 and the roller 21.

[0077] The support seat 14 is set to be plate-shaped along the sorting area, the range size of the support seat 14 covers the sorting area, and the installation gap is set to be a long strip along the width direction of the sorting area. The length of the installation gap is greater than or equal to the length of the conveyor belt 33 and the roller 21, so that the conveyor belt 33 and the roller 21 can be located in the installation gap in the length direction.

[0078] The installation gaps are separated by ribs, which can separate the adjacent conveyor belts 33 and rollers 21, so that the rollers 21 and conveyor belts 33 are separated and independent from each other without interfering with each other.

[0079] It should be noted that the conveyor belt 33 and the roller 21 are located in the installation gap, and the upper surface of the conveyor belt 33 is flush with the top surface of the support seat 14, while the top surface of the roller 21 is slightly higher than the installation gap, so that the top surface of the roller 21 can contact and transmit with the express on the support seat 14.

[0080] The two ends of the support base 14 are connected parts, which are higher than the middle part of the support base 14. The support base 14 is fixedly connected to the lateral support 13 through the connecting parts at both ends, and an installation gap is set in the middle part of the support base 14. Therefore, the express delivery in the sorting area is actually supported by the support base 14, multiple rollers 21, and multiple conveyor belts 33.

[0081] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments, the first transmission mechanism 2 further includes a first driving assembly, and the first driving assembly and the plurality of rollers 21 are all in transmission connection to drive the plurality of rollers 21 to rotate synchronously.

[0082] The setting of the first driving assembly can drive the multiple rollers 21 to rotate synchronously, and then drive the express to be transmitted along the first direction through the rotation of the multiple rollers 21. The transmission cooperation between the first driving assembly and the multiple rollers 21 ensures the synchronization of the rotation of the multiple rollers 21.

[0083] In some embodiments, the first drive assembly includes a first drive motor 22 and a first transmission structure 23, wherein the first drive motor 22 is disposed on the frame 1, the first transmission structure 23 is transmission-connected to the first drive motor 22, and the first transmission structure 23 is transmission-connected to the plurality of rollers 21.

[0084] The first transmission structure 23 is driven to move by the rotation of the driving motor, and then the multiple rollers 21 connected to the first transmission structure 23 are driven to rotate synchronously, thereby achieving synchronous control of the multiple rollers 21.

[0085] In this embodiment, the first drive motor 22 is fixedly mounted on the frame 1 via the first fixing seat 24. Specifically, the first drive motor 22 can be fixed to the lateral support 12 of the frame 1, so that the first drive motor 22 is fixed via the lateral support 12.

[0086] In some embodiments, the first transmission structure 23 includes an active transmission belt 231 and a driven transmission belt 232, wherein the active transmission belt 231 is transmission-connected to the first drive motor 22, a plurality of driven transmission belts 232 are provided, and each two adjacent rollers 21 are transmission-connected via a driven transmission belt 232, wherein one of the rollers 21 is transmission-connected to the active transmission belt 231.

[0087] The first driving motor 22 rotates, driving the active transmission belt 231 to move, and then driving the roller 21 connected to the active transmission belt 231 to rotate. Since the rollers 21 are connected to each other through the driven transmission belt 232, the driven transmission belt 232 can drive multiple rollers 21 to rotate synchronously.

[0088] The first driving motor 22 is fixedly provided with a first driving pulley, the driving transmission belt 231 is sleeved on the first driving pulley, the roller 21 shaft is provided with a driven pulley, the driven transmission belt 232 is sleeved on the driven pulley, one of the rollers 21 is provided with a second driving pulley, and the driving transmission belt 231 is sleeved on the second driving pulley at the same time. When the first driving motor 22 rotates, it drives the first driving pulley to rotate, thereby driving the driving transmission belt 231 and the second driving pulley to rotate together, thereby driving multiple rollers 21 to rotate together through multiple driven transmission belts 232.

[0089] In some embodiments, the roller 21 located in the middle position is in driving connection with the active transmission belt 231 .

[0090] By arranging a transmission connection between the roller 21 located in the middle and the active transmission belt 231, and then driving the multiple rollers 21 on both sides to rotate synchronously, the force of the entire first transmission mechanism 2 can be close to the middle, which is beneficial to the overall force stability of the device.

[0091] It should be noted that when the number of rollers 21 is an odd number, there is one roller 21 located in the middle position, which can be connected to the active transmission belt 231 for transmission; when the number of rollers 21 is an even number, there are two rollers 21 located in the middle position, and one of them can be connected to the active transmission belt 231 for transmission.

[0092] For the convenience of explanation, the present embodiment is exemplified by setting the number of rollers 21 to an odd number. Specifically, the number of rollers 21 may be 9, but is not limited thereto.

[0093] The number of the conveyor belts 33 is set to 8, and the 8 conveyor belts 33 and the 9 rollers 21 are alternately arranged.

[0094] Of course, in other embodiments, the number of conveyor belts 33 and rollers 21 can be adjusted as needed and is not limited to the solution of this embodiment.

[0095] like Figures 5 to 7 As shown, in some embodiments, the second transmission mechanism 3 also includes a second driving assembly, which is disposed on the support frame 31, and the second driving assembly and the plurality of transmission belts 33 are all transmission-connected to drive the plurality of transmission belts 33 to move synchronously.

[0096] The setting of the second drive component can drive multiple conveyor belts 33 to move synchronously, and then drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction through the movement of multiple conveyor belts 33. The transmission cooperation mode of the second drive component and multiple conveyor belts 33 ensures the synchronization of the movement of multiple conveyor belts 33.

[0097] In some embodiments, the second drive assembly includes a second drive motor 34 and a second transmission structure 35, wherein the second drive motor 34 is arranged on the support frame 31, the second transmission structure 35 is transmission connected to the second drive motor 34, and the second transmission structure 35 is located below the sorting area and is transmission connected to multiple conveyor belts 33.

[0098] The second driving motor 34 rotates to drive the second transmission structure 35 to move, thereby driving the multiple transmission belts 33 connected to the second transmission structure 35 to move synchronously, thereby achieving synchronous control of the multiple transmission belts 33 .

[0099] In this embodiment, the second drive motor 34 is fixedly mounted on the support frame 31 through the second fixing seat 3117. Specifically, the second fixing seat 3117 is fixedly connected to the bottom of the support frame 31, and the second drive motor 34 is fixedly arranged at the bottom of the support frame 31 through the second fixing seat 3117 to reduce the space occupied above the support frame 31.

[0100] In some embodiments, the second transmission structure 35 includes a synchronous belt 351 and a transmission shaft 352, wherein the synchronous belt 351 is transmission connected to the second drive motor 34, the transmission shaft 352 is transmission connected to the synchronous belt 351, the transmission shaft 352 extends in a direction perpendicular to the transmission belt 33, and multiple transmission belts 33 are all transmission connected to the transmission shaft 352.

[0101] The second driving motor 34 rotates, driving the synchronous belt 351 to rotate, and then driving the transmission shaft 352 that is transmission-connected to the synchronous belt 351 to rotate, thereby driving the multiple transmission belts 33 that are transmission-connected to the transmission shaft 352 to move synchronously.

[0102] The transmission shaft 352 is arranged in the inner space of the support frame 31, and both ends of the transmission shaft 352 are rotatably mounted on the support frame 31 through bearing seats. One end of the transmission shaft 352 extends out of the support frame 31 so as to be connected to the second drive motor 34 below the support frame 31.

[0103] In some embodiments, a belt groove is disposed on the outer wall of the transmission shaft 352 along its circumference, and the transmission belt 33 is rotatably disposed in the belt groove.

[0104] By setting a belt groove on the outer wall of the transmission shaft 352, the transmission belt 33 can be rotatably set in the belt groove. The position of the transmission belt 33 can be limited by the belt groove to prevent the transmission belt 33 from shifting along the axial direction of the transmission shaft 352 during use, thereby ensuring the working stability of the transmission belt 33.

[0105] There are multiple belt grooves, and the multiple belt grooves and the multiple conveyor belts 33 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence, so that the multiple conveyor belts 33 are limited one by one through the multiple belt grooves.

[0106] The depth of the belt groove can be set to half the thickness of the conveyor belt 33, so that the conveyor belt 33 is partially located in the belt groove, but is not limited to this. For example, the depth of the belt groove can also be set to be equal to the thickness of the conveyor belt 33, so that the conveyor belt 33 is completely located in the belt groove.

[0107] Preferably, the width of the belt groove is equal to the width of the conveyor belt 33, so that the conveyor belt 33 can be matched and stuck in the belt groove and cannot be displaced in the belt groove.

[0108] In some embodiments, the second conveying mechanism 3 further includes a tensioning structure 36 , which is disposed on the support frame 31 . The tensioning structure 36 is located below the sorting area, and is used to tension the conveying belt 33 .

[0109] The tensioning structure 36 is located below the sorting area and does not affect the transmission of express in the sorting area. The tensioning structure 36 can tension the conveyor belt 33 to make it tight on the belt mounting frame 32 to ensure the reliable operation of the conveyor belt 33.

[0110] In some embodiments, the tensioning structure 36 includes a tensioning wheel shaft 361 and a tensioning wheel 362 , wherein the tensioning wheel shaft 361 is disposed on the support frame 31 , the tensioning wheel 362 is rotatably disposed on the tensioning wheel shaft 361 , and the tensioning wheel 362 is pressed against the transmission belt 33 .

[0111] The transmission belt 33 is tensioned by the tensioning wheel 362 pressing against the transmission belt 33, and the tensioning wheel 362 can rotate relative to the tensioning wheel shaft 361 under the friction force of the transmission belt 33, thereby reducing the friction of the tensioning wheel 362 on the transmission belt 33 and ensuring the service life of the transmission belt 33.

[0112] There are multiple tension wheels 362 , which are spaced apart along the axial direction of the tension wheel shaft 361 . The multiple tension wheels 362 and the multiple transmission belts 33 are arranged in one-to-one correspondence, so that the multiple transmission belts 33 can be tightened one by one through the multiple tension wheels 362 .

[0113] In this embodiment, the tension wheel 362 is pressed against the outer surface of the transmission belt 33, thereby tensioning the transmission belt 33. However, it is not limited thereto, for example, in other embodiments, the tension wheel 362 may also be pressed against the inner surface of the transmission belt 33, thereby tensioning the transmission belt 33.

[0114] In some embodiments, two tensioning structures 36 are provided, and the two tensioning structures 36 are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the second transmission structure 35 to tension the transmission belts 33 on both sides of the second transmission structure 35 .

[0115] By providing two tensioning structures 36 , the two tensioning structures 36 can respectively tension the transmission belt 33 on both sides of the second transmission structure 35 , so that the transmission belt 33 is in a tensioned working state.

[0116] As for the specific setting position, the tensioning structure 36 and the transmission shaft 352 are both located in the internal space of the support frame 31, and the tensioning structure 36 is located on both sides above the transmission shaft 352, and the tensioning wheel shaft 361 and the transmission shaft 352 are arranged in parallel.

[0117] Since the tensioning structure 36, the driving assembly and the transmission belt 33 of the present embodiment are all integrated in the support frame 31, the tensioning structure 36, the driving assembly and the transmission belt 33 can be completely disassembled and assembled by disassembling the support frame 31, thereby improving the disassembly and assembly efficiency.

[0118] In order to facilitate the understanding of the sorting device of this embodiment, the following is a Figure 1 To Attachment Figure 7 , the working process of the sorting device is introduced as follows:

[0119] The express delivery in the sorting area is driven to be transported along the first direction by the first transmission mechanism 2: the first driving motor 22 rotates to drive the active transmission belt 231 to move, and then drives the roller 21 connected to the active transmission belt 231 to rotate. Since the rollers 21 are connected to each other by the driven transmission belt 232, the driven transmission belt 232 can drive multiple rollers 21 to rotate synchronously, thereby driving the express delivery in contact with the roller 21 to be transported along the first direction, so that the express delivery accumulated in the sorting area can be initially dispersed along the first direction.

[0120] The express delivery in the sorting area is driven to be transported along the second direction through the second transmission mechanism 3: the second drive motor 34 rotates, driving the synchronous belt 351 to rotate, and then driving the transmission shaft 352 connected to the synchronous belt 351 to rotate, thereby driving the multiple transmission belts 33 connected to the transmission shaft 352 to move synchronously, thereby driving the express delivery in contact with the transmission belt 33 to be transported along the second direction, so that the express delivery accumulated in the sorting area can be dispersed for a second time along the second direction.

[0121] When the posture of the express needs to be changed during the sorting process, the second transmission mechanism 3 is started again to drive the express in the sorting area to be transmitted along the second direction. The express rolls / rotates under the action of the second transmission mechanism 3 and inertia, and then changes its posture.

[0122] When the intact express deliveries have been sorted out, the damaged and deformed express deliveries remaining in the sorting area can be driven by the second transmission mechanism 3 to be transmitted out along the second direction. For specific operations, see above.

[0123] According to an embodiment of the present invention, on the other hand, a sorting line is disclosed, comprising the sorting device of the present invention.

[0124] Since the sorting line of the present invention includes the sorting device of the present invention, it has the same technical effect as the sorting device, which will not be described in detail here.

[0125] In some embodiments, the sorting line also includes a return platform, which is connected to the sorting device. The return platform is used to receive the express delivered by the second transmission mechanism 3 of the sorting device and return it.

[0126] The damaged and deformed express deliveries remaining in the sorting area after sorting can be driven by the second transport mechanism 3 to be transported along the second direction to the return platform, and the damaged and deformed express deliveries can be moved back through the return platform to facilitate workers to repack the damaged and deformed express deliveries.

[0127] The return platform can be specifically configured as a belt transmission device, and the damaged and deformed express delivery is returned through the belt transmission device. Since the belt transmission device is a prior art, it will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0128] In some embodiments, the sorting line also includes a detection sensor and a grasping robot, wherein the detection sensor is used to obtain the appearance and posture of the express in the sorting area, and the grasping robot is used to grasp the express in the sorting area according to the information fed back by the detection sensor.

[0129] The appearance and posture of the express in the sorting area are acquired through detection sensors, so that the grasping robot can grasp the express in the sorting area according to the information fed back by the detection sensors, thereby realizing automatic sorting of the express.

[0130] Exemplarily, the detection sensor includes a 3D vision camera, and the appearance and posture of the express delivery are obtained by the 3D vision camera with good accuracy.

[0131] The grabbing robot is a prior art and will not be described in detail in this embodiment.

[0132] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, those skilled in the art may make various modifications and variations without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, and such modifications and variations are all within the scope defined by the present application.

Claims

1. A sorting device for sorting express parcels, characterized in that: The sorting device comprises: A frame (1) having a sorting area; A first transmission mechanism (2) is arranged on the frame (1), the first transmission mechanism (2) is located in the sorting area, and the first transmission mechanism (2) is used to drive the express to be transmitted along a first direction; The second transport mechanism (3) is arranged on the frame (1), the second transport mechanism (3) is located in the sorting area, and the second transport mechanism (3) and the first transport mechanism (2) are arranged at intervals along the length direction of the sorting area, the second transport mechanism (3) is used to drive the express to be transported along a second direction, and the second direction and the first direction are arranged at an angle.

2. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first transmission mechanism (2) comprises a plurality of rollers (21) rotatably connected to the frame (1); the second transmission mechanism (3) comprises a plurality of transmission belts (33); the plurality of rollers (21) and the plurality of transmission belts (33) are alternately arranged in sequence along the length direction of the sorting area; the plurality of rollers (21) are used to drive the express to be transmitted along the first direction; and the plurality of transmission belts (33) are used to drive the express to be transmitted along the second direction.

3. The sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The second transmission mechanism (3) further comprises: A support frame (31), the support frame (31) and the frame (1) are fixedly connected, and the support frame (31) is located below the sorting area, and a plurality of conveyor belts (33) are arranged on the support frame (31) at intervals; A belt mounting frame (32) is located in the sorting area. The top of the support frame (31) is provided with the belt mounting frame (32) extending along the second direction. The conveyor belt (33) is movably mounted on the belt mounting frame (32).

4. The sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the support frame (31) is provided with a support leg, the support leg has a first connecting seat (311), the frame (1) is provided with a second connecting seat (121), the second connecting seat (121) and the first connecting seat (311) are fixedly connected, and the height of the support leg is set to be adjustable; And / or, a support base (14) for supporting express delivery is arranged on the top of the frame (1), the support base (14) is located in the sorting area, the support base (14) is provided with a plurality of spaced installation gaps, and the conveyor belt (33) and the roller (21) are both installed corresponding to the installation gaps.

5. The sorting device according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that: The first transmission mechanism (2) further comprises a first driving assembly, wherein the first driving assembly and the plurality of rollers (21) are all in transmission connection so as to drive the plurality of rollers (21) to rotate synchronously.

6. The sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first driving assembly comprises: A first driving motor (22) is arranged on the frame (1); A first transmission structure (23) is transmission-connected to the first drive motor (22), and the first transmission structure (23) is transmission-connected to the plurality of rollers (21); The first transmission structure (23) comprises a driving transmission belt (231) and a driven transmission belt (232); the driving transmission belt (231) is drivingly connected to the first drive motor (22); a plurality of driven transmission belts (232) are provided, and each two adjacent rollers (21) are drivingly connected via one driven transmission belt (232); one of the rollers (21) is drivingly connected to the driving transmission belt (231).

7. The sorting device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The second transmission mechanism (3) further comprises a second driving assembly arranged on the support frame (31), and the second driving assembly and the plurality of transmission belts (33) are all in transmission connection to drive the plurality of transmission belts (33) to move synchronously.

8. The sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The second driving assembly comprises: A second driving motor (34) is arranged on the supporting frame (31); A second transmission structure (35) is transmission-connected to the second drive motor (34), and the second transmission structure (35) is located below the sorting area and transmission-connected to the plurality of conveyor belts (33); The second transmission structure (35) comprises a synchronous belt (351) and a transmission shaft (352); the synchronous belt (351) is transmission-connected to the second drive motor (34); the transmission shaft (352) is transmission-connected to the synchronous belt (351); the transmission shaft (352) extends in a direction perpendicular to the transmission belt (33); a plurality of transmission belts (33) are transmission-connected to the transmission shaft (352); an outer wall of the transmission shaft (352) is provided with a belt groove along its circumference; and the transmission belt (33) is rotatably arranged in the belt groove.

9. The sorting device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The second transmission mechanism (3) further comprises a tensioning structure (36), wherein the tensioning structure (36) is arranged on the support frame (31), the tensioning structure (36) is located below the sorting area, and the tensioning structure (36) is used to tension the transmission belt (33); The tensioning structure (36) comprises a tensioning wheel shaft (361) and a tensioning wheel (362); the tensioning wheel shaft (361) is arranged on the support frame (31); the tensioning wheel (362) is rotatably arranged on the tensioning wheel shaft (361); and the tensioning wheel (362) is pressed against the transmission belt (33).

10. A sorting line, characterized in that: include: The sorting device according to any one of claims 1 to 9; A return platform is connected to the sorting device, and the return platform is used to receive the express delivery transmitted by the second transmission mechanism (3) of the sorting device and return it.

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