Automatic sorting device and method for intelligent warehousing system

Abstract

The automatic sorting device for the intelligent warehousing system comprises a conveying frame, the outer end of the conveying frame is fixedly connected with a first motor, the output end of the first motor is internally provided with a conveying roller in a penetrating mode, the output end of the first motor is provided with a belt wheel, and the belt wheel is sleeved with a belt; the angle-adjustable baffle assembly is installed on the conveying frame, large packages can be intercepted, it is guaranteed that small packages pass through the conveying frame smoothly, and meanwhile the large packages can be sorted and transferred; the guide rollers at the two ends of the conveying frame can limit and guide packages of different sizes, the situation that the packages fall in the sorting and conveying process is prevented, the whole device can achieve whole-process automation through the conveying assembly and the mechanical arm, manual sorting is not needed, and the sorting efficiency is improved. And the sorting efficiency is improved, and meanwhile the situation that packages are stacked can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of logistics sorting, and in particular to an automatic sorting device and method for an intelligent warehousing system. Background Art

[0002] Logistics refers to the whole process of planning, implementing and managing the transportation, storage and distribution of raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products or related information from the place of production to the place of consumption of goods in order to meet the needs of customers at the lowest cost. With the rapid development of the logistics industry, automatic sorting devices are also a key factor in improving the efficiency of logistics distribution.

[0003] However, at present, the domestic mainly adopts manual sorting, which not only has low operating efficiency but also high labor intensity. In order to improve the sorting efficiency, the domestic also has equipment suitable for logistics sorting. Although it can solve the problem of low labor efficiency, when sorting logistics packages, objects can only be sorted according to regions, but it is inconvenient to sort large and small objects in the same area, the sorting accuracy is not good, and it is inconvenient for later transportation. Summary of the invention

[0004] 1. Technical issues to be resolved

[0005] In view of the deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides an automatic sorting device and method for an intelligent warehousing system, which solves the problem in the prior art that when logistics packages are sorted, objects can only be sorted by region, but it is inconvenient to sort large and small objects in the same region.

[0006] (II) Technical solution

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention is implemented through the following technical solutions: an automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system, comprising a conveying frame, the outer end of the conveying frame is fixedly connected to a motor 1, the output end of the motor 1 is penetrated and provided with a conveying roller inwardly, a pulley is installed on the output end of the motor 1, and a belt is sleeved on the pulley, and the conveying rollers are driven by belts and pulleys;

[0008] The upper ends of the conveying frame are fixedly connected with mounting frame 1, the upper end of the mounting frame 1 is fixedly connected with mounting frame 2, the mounting frame 2 is fixedly connected with motor 3, the output end of motor 3 passes through mounting frame 2 and is downwardly fixedly connected with gear 3, the inner side of the mounting frame 1 is fixedly connected with a rotating plate, the inner part of the rotating plate is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft, a baffle is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft, the upper end of the rotating shaft located on the rotating plate is equipped with gear 2, and gear 3 is meshed with gear 2;

[0009] The four lower ends of the conveying rack are fixedly connected with brackets, the end of the conveying rack is installed with a material guide plate, the conveying end of the conveying rack is correspondingly installed with a conveying mechanism one, the other end of the conveying rack is correspondingly installed with a conveying mechanism three, the outer end of the conveying mechanism one is correspondingly installed with a conveying mechanism two, and the conveying mechanism two and the conveying mechanism three are located in the same plane.

[0010] Preferably, the inner end of the bracket is fixedly connected to a connecting frame, the middle inner end of the connecting frame is fixedly connected to a bottom plate, and the middle of the bottom plate is fixedly connected to motor 2.

[0011] Preferably, the output end of the motor 2 is fixedly connected to the gear 1, the inner two ends of the conveying frame are movably connected to the limiting frame, and the lower middle part of the limiting frame is fixedly connected to the fixing block.

[0012] Preferably, the inner end of the fixed block is fixedly connected with a rack, the rack is meshed with gear one, the head and tail ends of the connecting frame are fixedly connected with sliding rods, and the limiting frame is slidably connected inside the sliding rod.

[0013] Preferably, the limiting frame is internally rotatably connected with a plurality of guide rollers.

[0014] Preferably, the outer ends of the conveying mechanism 1 and the conveying frame are fixedly connected with a connecting platform, the upper end of the connecting platform is equipped with a rotating seat, and the interior of the rotating seat is equipped with a telescopic frame.

[0015] Preferably, the extending end of the telescopic frame is fixedly connected to a mechanical arm, and a vacuum suction cup is installed at the end of the mechanical arm.

[0016] Preferably: the other end of the outer side of the conveying mechanism one is fixedly connected to a detection frame, the upper end of the detection frame is fixedly connected to a motor four, the output end of the motor four passes through the detection frame and a lead screw is arranged inwardly, the inner side of the detection frame is provided with a slot, the lead screw is threadedly connected to a detection plate, and the detection plate passes through the slot and a pressure sensor is arranged outwardly.

[0017] Preferably: the transmission end of the transmission mechanism one is installed with a motor five, the transmission end of the transmission mechanism two is installed with a motor six, and the transmission end of the transmission mechanism three is installed with a motor seven.

[0018] Working principle: During operation, motor 106 is started, driving the internal pulley assembly to work, thereby realizing the rotation and transportation of conveying roller 105. At this time, the limit assembly is adjusted according to the size of the package to be sorted, and motor 3 401 is started to drive gear 3 407 to rotate, and under the meshing action, it can drive gear 2 403 and shaft 405 to rotate, so as to realize the angle adjustment of baffle 406 and ensure the passability of the package size. Subsequently, the staff places the package on the conveying rack 1 and conveys the package stably through the conveying roller 105. Packages that meet the size can pass through the guide plate 104 into the lower conveying mechanism 1 for sorting, while larger packages will be intercepted by baffle 406. The camera component in the sorting system can capture the intercepted package and send a signal to make the mechanical arm 302 at the outer end of the conveying rack 1 operate. The mechanical arm 302 rotates The lifting and lowering adjustment can transport the large parcels resting on the conveying roller 105 to the conveying mechanism three 8 using the vacuum suction cup 301, thereby completing the sorting operation of the large parcels. At the same time, the parcels that have passed the initial sorting can continue to be transported through the conveying mechanism one 6. In order to sort parcels of different heights, the motor four 501 is started to drive the internal lead screw 502 to rotate, and the detection plate 504 can be lifted and lowered under the action of the threaded connection. After adjusting to the appropriate height, if the height of the parcel exceeds the height of the detection plate 504, it will contact the detection plate 504. When the pressure sensor 505 detects a pressure signal, the mechanical arm assembly at its outer end will also operate to transport the parcels exceeding the specified height to the conveying mechanism two 7. This device can sort parcels of different sizes and heights in the warehouse, thereby achieving efficient classification and a high degree of intelligence.

[0019] (III) Beneficial effects

[0020] The present invention provides an automatic sorting device and method for an intelligent warehousing system, which has the following features:

[0021] Beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The present invention can intercept larger parcels by installing an angle-adjustable baffle assembly on the conveyor rack, ensuring that small parcels can pass smoothly while sorting and transferring large parcels. The guide rollers at both ends of the conveyor rack can limit and guide parcels of different sizes to prevent parcels from falling during the sorting and conveying process. The entire device uses a conveying assembly and a mechanical arm to achieve full automation, eliminating the need for manual sorting, improving sorting efficiency and avoiding parcel accumulation.

[0023] 2. The present invention can sort packages of different heights by installing a height detection component on the secondary conveying structure. Cooperating with the size detection component on the primary stage, the sorting effect of the entire device can be improved, and packages of different sizes and heights can be sorted;

[0024] 3. The present invention can realize the relative movement of the two guide assemblies by installing a gear assembly at the bottom of the conveying frame, thereby ensuring that the limiting frame and the guide roller can be adjusted according to actual conditions, and the entire device can be directly connected to the warehousing system to complete the conveying and sorting operations. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is an overall schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the baffle assembly of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the height detection component of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the package limiting component of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 For the present invention Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of A.

[0030] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the mechanical arm assembly of the present invention.

[0031] Among them, 1. conveying frame; 101. bracket; 102. connecting frame; 103. bottom plate; 104. guide plate; 105. conveying roller; 106. motor 1; 107. belt; 2. motor 2; 201. limiting frame; 202. guide roller; 203. slide bar; 204. rack; 205. gear 1; 206. fixed block; 3. connecting table; 301. vacuum suction cup; 302. mechanical arm; 303. telescopic frame; 304. rotating seat; 4 , mounting frame one; 401, motor three; 402, mounting frame two; 403, gear two; 404, rotating plate; 405, rotating shaft; 406, baffle; 407, gear three; 5, detection frame; 501, motor four; 502, lead screw; 503, slot; 504, detection plate; 505, pressure sensor; 6, transmission mechanism one; 601, motor five; 7, transmission mechanism two; 701, motor six; 8, transmission mechanism three; 801, motor seven. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only 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 ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Example:

[0034] like Figure 1-6 As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system, including a conveying frame 1, a motor 106 is fixedly connected to the outer end of the conveying frame 1, a conveying roller 105 is provided inwardly through the output end of the motor 106, a pulley is installed on the output end of the motor 106, and a belt 107 is sleeved on the pulley, and the conveying rollers 105 are driven by the belt 107 and the pulley, and the motor 106 can drive the conveying roller 105 to rotate, and the motor 106 is also fixedly installed with a pulley, and the remaining conveying rollers 105 can be driven to rotate under the action of the pulley and the belt 107, so as to complete the stable conveying operation of the package;

[0035] The upper ends of the conveying frame 1 are fixedly connected with mounting frames 1 4, the upper ends of the mounting frames 1 4 are fixedly connected with mounting frames 2 402, the mounting frames 2 402 are fixedly connected with motor 3 401, the output end of motor 3 401 passes through the mounting frames 2 402 and is fixedly connected with gear 3 407 downward, the inner side of the mounting frame 1 4 is fixedly connected with a rotating plate 404, the inner rotation of the rotating plate 404 is connected with a rotating shaft 405, a baffle 406 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 405, the rotating shaft 405 is located at the upper end of the rotating plate 404 and gear 2 403 is installed, and gear 3 407 is meshed with gear 2 403, the limit assembly is adjusted according to the size of the sorting package, and the motor 3 401 is started to drive the gear 3 407 to rotate The gear 403 and the rotating shaft 405 are driven to rotate under the meshing action, so as to adjust the angle of the baffle 406 and ensure the passability of the package. Then, the staff puts the package on the conveying rack 1 and stably conveys the package through the conveying roller 105. The package that meets the size can pass through the guide plate 104 and enter the lower conveying mechanism 1 for sorting, while the larger package will be intercepted by the baffle 406. In order to ensure that the package can be found as soon as it is intercepted, a camera component is installed above the entire sorting device. The real-time picture taken by the camera component is uploaded to the controller. The controller receives the signal to make the mechanical arm 302 work and sort the large package from the conveying rack 1 to the conveying mechanism 8.

[0036] The four lower ends of the conveying rack 1 are fixedly connected with brackets 101, and a guide plate 104 is installed at the end of the conveying rack 1. A conveying mechanism 1 6 is installed at the conveying end of the conveying rack 1, and a conveying mechanism 3 8 is installed at the other end of the conveying rack 1. A conveying mechanism 2 7 is installed at the outer end of the conveying mechanism 1 6, and the conveying mechanism 2 7 and the conveying mechanism 3 8 are located in the same plane. The guide plate 104 can ensure that small parcels enter the conveying mechanism 1 6, and the conveying mechanism 2 7 can sort higher parcels. As for the conveying mechanism 3 8, it can sort large parcels. The three sorting lines can operate independently to complete the sorting of parcels of different sizes and heights.

[0037] The inner end of the bracket 101 is fixedly connected to the connecting frame 102, the middle inner end of the connecting frame 102 is fixedly connected to the bottom plate 103, the middle of the bottom plate 103 is fixedly connected to the motor 22, the output end of the motor 22 is fixedly connected to the gear 1 205, the inner ends of the conveying frame 1 are movably connected to the limiting frame 201, the lower middle part of the limiting frame 201 is fixedly connected to the fixing block 206, the inner end of the fixing block 206 is fixedly connected to the rack 204, the rack 204 and the gear 1 205 are meshed with each other, and the head and tail ends of the connecting frame 102 are fixedly connected to The slide bar 203, and the limiting frame 201 is slidably connected to the inside of the slide bar 203, and the internal rotation of the limiting frame 201 is connected to a plurality of guide rollers 202. The starting motor 202 can rotate the gear 1 205 above, and can drive the rack 204 to move under the action of meshing. Since the two racks 204 are relatively arranged, the gear 1 205 can drive the two limiting frames 201 and the guide rollers 202 to move relative to each other during the rotation process, thereby limiting the parcels and preventing the parcels from falling during the sorting process;

[0038] The outer ends of the conveying mechanism 1 6 and the conveying frame 1 are fixedly connected with a connecting platform 3, a rotating seat 304 is installed on the upper end of the connecting platform 3, a telescopic frame 303 is installed inside the rotating seat 304, a mechanical arm 302 is fixedly connected to the extended end of the telescopic frame 303, a vacuum suction cup 301 is installed at the end of the mechanical arm 302, the rotating seat 304 is driven to rotate by the driving component, and the telescopic frame 303 can adjust the height of the vacuum suction cup 301 to ensure that the vacuum suction cup 301 can adsorb and sort the parcel, the overall automation degree is high, and the sorting effect is good;

[0039] The other end of the outer side of the conveying mechanism 1 6 is fixedly connected with a detection frame 5, and the upper end of the detection frame 5 is fixedly connected with a motor 4 501, and the output end of the motor 4 501 passes through the detection frame 5 and is provided with a lead screw 502 inwardly, and a slot 503 is provided on the inner side of the detection frame 5, and a detection plate 504 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 502, and the detection plate 504 passes through the slot 503 and is provided with a pressure sensor 505 outwardly. In order to sort packages of different heights, the motor 4 501 is started to drive the internal lead screw 502 to rotate, and the detection plate 504 can be raised and lowered under the action of the threaded connection. After adjusting to a suitable height, if the height of the package exceeds the height of the detection plate 504, it will contact the detection plate 504, and when the pressure sensor 505 detects a pressure signal, the mechanical arm assembly at its outer end will also operate to transport the package exceeding the specified height to the conveying mechanism 2 7;

[0040] The transmission end of the transmission mechanism 1 6 is installed with a motor 5 601, the transmission end of the transmission mechanism 2 7 is installed with a motor 6 701, and the transmission end of the transmission mechanism 3 8 is installed with a motor 7 801. The motor 5 601 can drive the transmission mechanism 1 6 for conveying, the motor 6 701 can drive the transmission mechanism 2 7 for conveying, and the motor 7 801 can drive the transmission mechanism 3 8 for conveying. In this embodiment, the output ends of the motors 5, 6 and 7 are all installed with pulleys, which cooperate with the conveyor belt to complete the conveying operation of the entire device.

[0041] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system, comprising a conveyor frame (1), characterized in that: The outer end of the conveying frame (1) is fixedly connected to a motor 1 (106), the output end of the motor 1 (106) is penetrated by a conveying roller (105) arranged inwardly, a pulley is installed on the output end of the motor 1 (106), and a belt (107) is sleeved on the pulley, and the conveying rollers (105) are driven by the belt (107) and the pulley; The upper ends of the conveying frame (1) are fixedly connected with mounting frame 1 (4), the upper end of the mounting frame 1 (4) is fixedly connected with mounting frame 2 (402), the mounting frame 2 (402) is fixedly connected with motor 3 (401), the output end of motor 3 (401) passes through mounting frame 2 (402) and is fixedly connected with gear 3 (407) downward, the inner side of the mounting frame 1 (4) is fixedly connected with a rotating plate (404), the inner part of the rotating plate (404) is rotatably connected with a rotating shaft (405), the rotating shaft (405) is fixedly connected with a baffle (406), the rotating shaft (405) is located at the upper end of the rotating plate (404) and gear 2 (403) is installed, and gear 3 (407) and gear 2 (403) are meshed with each other; The four lower ends of the conveying frame (1) are fixedly connected with brackets (101), the end of the conveying frame (1) is installed with a material guide plate (104), the conveying end of the conveying frame (1) is correspondingly installed with a conveying mechanism 1 (6), the other end of the conveying frame (1) is correspondingly installed with a conveying mechanism 3 (8), the outer end of the conveying mechanism 1 (6) is correspondingly installed with a conveying mechanism 2 (7), and the conveying mechanism 2 (7) and the conveying mechanism 3 (8) are located in the same plane.

2. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner end of the bracket (101) is fixedly connected to a connecting frame (102), the middle inner end of the connecting frame (102) is fixedly connected to a bottom plate (103), and the middle of the bottom plate (103) is fixedly connected to a second motor (2).

3. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The output end of the motor 2 (2) is fixedly connected to a gear 1 (205), the inner two ends of the conveying frame (1) are movably connected to a limiting frame (201), and the lower middle part of the limiting frame (201) is fixedly connected to a fixing block (206).

4. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The inner end of the fixed block (206) is fixedly connected to a rack (204), and the rack (204) is meshed with a gear 1 (205). Both ends of the connecting frame (102) are fixedly connected to a sliding rod (203), and the limiting frame (201) is slidably connected to the inside of the sliding rod (203).

5. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting frame (201) is rotatably connected to a plurality of guide rollers (202) inside.

6. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer ends of the conveying mechanism 1 (6) and the conveying frame (1) are fixedly connected to a connecting platform (3), the upper end of the connecting platform (3) is installed with a rotating seat (304), and the interior of the rotating seat (304) is installed with a telescopic frame (303).

7. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The extended end of the telescopic frame (303) is fixedly connected to a mechanical arm (302), and a vacuum suction cup (301) is installed at the end of the mechanical arm (302).

8. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The other end of the outer side of the transmission mechanism 1 (6) is fixedly connected to a detection frame (5), the upper end of the detection frame (5) is fixedly connected to a motor 4 (501), the output end of the motor 4 (501) passes through the detection frame (5) and is provided with a lead screw (502) inwardly, the inner side of the detection frame (5) is provided with a slot (503), the lead screw (502) is threadedly connected to a detection plate (504), and the detection plate (504) passes through the slot (503) and is provided with a pressure sensor (505) outwardly.

9. The automatic sorting device for an intelligent warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transmission end of the transmission mechanism one (6) is installed with a motor five (601), the transmission end of the transmission mechanism two (7) is installed with a motor six (701), and the transmission end of the transmission mechanism three (8) is installed with a motor seven (801).

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