Multi-station sorting device

Through the visual inspection, two-way movement and mechanical material-retrieving mechanism of the multi-station sorting device, the problem of low efficiency of traditional manual sorting is solved, efficient and accurate automatic sorting is achieved, and labor intensity and safety hazards are reduced.

CN119637509BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-03SHENZHEN VILITY AUTOMATION EQUIP
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Application Number
CN202510154238.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-02-12
Publication Date
2025-10-03
Estimated Expiration
2045-02-12

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Technical Problem

Traditional manual sorting methods are labor-intensive, inefficient, and difficult to maintain high concentration and accuracy for long periods of time. Especially when large-scale, high-frequency sorting is needed, it is easy to cause fatigue and increased error rates, posing a safety hazard.

Method used

A multi-station sorting device was designed, which included a material straightening device for visual inspection, a bidirectional moving mechanism, a mechanical material picking mechanism and a material carrying device. The materials were straightened through visual inspection and multi-station sorting was performed using the bidirectional moving mechanism. The mechanical material picking mechanism realized automatic sorting, and the material carrying device provided stable transportation.

Benefits of technology

It significantly improves the sorting and processing capacity per unit time, shortens the production cycle, improves sorting efficiency and accuracy, and reduces manual labor intensity and safety hazards.

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Abstract

The present application provides a multi-station sorting device, which relates to the field of product sorting technology. The application provides a multi-station sorting device. After the material is output from the tunnel furnace, it is transported by the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor to the material straightening device based on visual detection. After being straightened by the material straightening device based on visual detection, it is transported to the two-way moving mechanism. The two-way moving mechanism transports the material in both directions so that the material can be dispersed and transported to several mechanical material-retrieving mechanisms. Several mechanical material-retrieving mechanisms sort the material and stack it on several material carrying devices respectively, thereby realizing automatic sorting of multiple stations. Through the parallel operation of multiple stations, the sorting and processing capacity per unit time is significantly improved, and the production cycle is effectively shortened.
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Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of product sorting, and in particular to a multi-station sorting device. Background Art

[0002] Amidst the rapid development and transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, the sorting and stacking of plate-shaped products (including metal, wood, plastic, glass, and other materials) has become a key step in improving production efficiency. These products are widely used in various industries, including construction, furniture, automobiles, and electronics. Their sorting efficiency and accuracy directly impact the smoothness of downstream processing and product quality.

[0003] Traditional manual sorting methods have significant limitations. Workers must manually carry, sort, and stack plate-shaped products. This is not only labor-intensive and inefficient, but also difficult to maintain high concentration and accuracy for extended periods. Especially when faced with large-scale, high-frequency sorting demands, manual sorting can easily lead to fatigue, increased error rates, and safety hazards. Therefore, we have developed a multi-station sorting device to address this issue. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is to address the existing problems of high labor intensity and low efficiency of manual handling.

[0005] In order to achieve the above-mentioned object of the invention, the present invention provides a multi-station sorting device to improve the above-mentioned problem.

[0006] The specific application is as follows:

[0007] A multi-station sorting device includes a cabinet and a tunnel furnace outlet conveyor located on one side of the cabinet. A material straightening device based on visual detection is provided on the side of the top of the cabinet close to the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor. A two-way moving mechanism is provided on the top of the cabinet. The two-way moving mechanism is located on the side of the material straightening device based on visual detection away from the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor. A support frame located above the two-way moving mechanism is installed on the top of the cabinet, and several mechanical material picking mechanisms are installed on the bottom of the support frame. Several material carrying devices are installed on the top of the cabinet and are located on the side of the support frame away from the two-way moving mechanism.

[0008] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0009] In the scheme of this application:

[0010] The present application provides a multi-station sorting device, in which the material is output from the tunnel furnace and transported by the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor to the material straightening device based on visual detection, and then straightened by the material straightening device based on visual detection and transported to the bidirectional moving mechanism. The bidirectional moving mechanism transports the material in both directions so that the material can be dispersedly transported to several mechanical material-retrieving mechanisms, and the several mechanical material-retrieving mechanisms sort the material and stack it on several material carrying devices respectively, thereby realizing automatic sorting at multiple stations. Through parallel operation of multiple stations, the sorting and processing capacity per unit time is significantly improved, and the production cycle is effectively shortened. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the multi-station sorting device provided in this application;

[0012] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure inside the cabinet of the multi-station sorting device provided in this application;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of the material straightening device based on visual detection provided in this application;

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the material straightening device based on visual detection provided in this application from a bottom view;

[0015] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of the straightening rod provided in this application;

[0016] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of the bidirectional moving mechanism provided in this application;

[0017] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the partial structure of the bidirectional moving mechanism provided in this application;

[0018] Figure 8 A schematic structural diagram of the first cylinder provided in this application;

[0019] Figure 9 A schematic structural diagram of the second horizontal plate provided in this application;

[0020] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of the mechanical reclaiming mechanism provided for this application;

[0021] Figure 11 A bottom-up structural diagram of the mechanical reclaiming mechanism provided in this application;

[0022] Figure 12 A side structural diagram of the mechanical reclaiming mechanism provided in this application;

[0023] Figure 13A schematic structural diagram of the first connecting plate provided in this application;

[0024] Figure 14 A schematic diagram of the structure of the material carrying device provided in this application;

[0025] Figure 15 A bottom-up structural diagram of the material carrying device provided in this application;

[0026] Figure 16 Provided for this application Figure 14 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0027] Indicated in the figure:

[0028] 1. Cabinet; 2. Tunnel furnace exit conveyor; 3. Material alignment device based on visual inspection; 301. First gear box; 302. First motor; 303. First transmission wheel; 304. First conveyor roller; 305. First mounting bracket; 306. First sensor; 307. Second mounting bracket; 308. Linear module; 309. Visual inspection camera body; 310. First support rod; 311. Second motor; 312. Second transmission wheel; 313. Second transmission belt; 314. Guide rail; 315. Slide seat; 316, connecting frame; 317, first transverse plate; 318, straightening rod; 319, first reinforcement rod; 4, bidirectional movement mechanism; 401, second gear box; 402, first support seat; 403, second conveyor roller; 404, third motor; 405, third transmission wheel; 406, second reinforcement rod; 407, second transverse plate; 408, driven wheel; 409, conveyor belt body; 410, first mounting plate; 411, transmission shaft; 412, driving wheel; 413, fourth motor; 414, third transverse plate; 415 , first cylinder; 416, first limiting rod; 417, second mounting plate; 5, support frame; 6, mechanical material removal mechanism; 601, first support plate; 602, second support seat; 603, second support rod; 604, sliding sleeve; 605, second support plate; 606, fourth transmission wheel; 607, fourth transmission belt; 608, fifth motor; 609, second cylinder; 610, first connecting plate; 611, third support rod; 612, limiting slide; 614, fastening bolt; 615, second connecting plate; 61 6. Long opening; 617. Vacuum suction cup body; 618. Limiting slider; 619. Third mounting plate; 7. Material carrying device; 701. Bottom plate; 702. Fourth mounting plate; 703. Support shaft; 704. Sixth motor; 705. Screw; 706. Transmission plate; 707. Second limiting rod; 708. Lifting plate; 709. Third limiting rod; 710. Notch; 711. Fourth limiting rod; 712. Third support plate; 713. Second sensor; 714. Third sensor; 715. Detection plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the solutions of the present invention, the technical solutions 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 embodiments described 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 making creative efforts should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments of the present invention and the features and technical solutions therein may be combined with each other.

[0031] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters denote similar items in the following drawings, and therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not require further definition or explanation in subsequent drawings.

[0032] Example 1, please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , a multi-station sorting device includes a cabinet 1 and a tunnel furnace outlet conveyor 2 located on one side of the cabinet 1. A material straightening device 3 based on visual detection is provided on the side of the top of the cabinet 1 close to the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor 2. A two-way moving mechanism 4 is provided on the top of the cabinet 1. The two-way moving mechanism 4 is located on the side of the material straightening device 3 based on visual detection away from the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor 2. A support frame 5 located above the two-way moving mechanism 4 is installed on the top of the cabinet 1. Several mechanical material-retrieving mechanisms 6 are installed at the bottom of the support frame 5. Several mechanical material-retrieving mechanisms 6 are installed on the top of the cabinet 1. The material carrying device 7 on the side; after the material is output from the tunnel furnace, it is transported by the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor 2 to the material straightening device 3 based on visual detection, and then straightened by the material straightening device 3 based on visual detection and transported to the two-way moving mechanism 4. The two-way moving mechanism 4 transports the material in both directions so that the material can be dispersed and transported to several mechanical reclaiming mechanisms 6. Several mechanical reclaiming mechanisms 6 sort the material and stack it on several material carrying devices 7 respectively, realizing automatic sorting of multiple stations. Through multi-station parallel operation, the sorting and processing capacity per unit time is significantly improved, and the production cycle is effectively shortened.

[0033] Example 2 further optimizes the multi-station sorting device provided in Example 1. Specifically, Figure 2-Figure 5As shown, the material straightening device 3 based on visual inspection includes two first gear boxes 301 installed on the top of the cabinet 1, a second mounting frame 307 is installed between the tops of the two first gear boxes 301, a linear module 308 is installed on the top of the second mounting frame 307, and a visual inspection camera body 309 is installed on the top of the linear module 308. The first gear box 301 can support the second mounting frame 307. The visual inspection camera plays a vital role and is widely used in many links such as product quality control, material identification, positioning guidance, etc., which greatly improves production efficiency and accuracy. However, the transmission Most conventional visual inspection systems use a fixed installation method, that is, once the camera is installed on the production line, its position and viewing angle are relatively fixed, making it difficult to adjust according to actual needs. A camera in a fixed position may not be able to capture the optimal viewing angle, thereby affecting the inspection accuracy and reliability. In this application, the visual inspection camera body 309 is set on the linear module 308. The linear module 308 can drive the visual inspection camera body 309 to move horizontally, so as to adjust the horizontal position of the visual inspection camera body 309 according to the visual condition of the inspection object, thereby improving the inspection accuracy and efficiency, and the adjustment is convenient, which greatly simplifies the operation process.

[0034] A plurality of first conveying rollers 304 are rotatably connected between the two first gear boxes 301 via bearings. The first conveying rollers 304 are used to support and convey materials.

[0035] Furthermore, a first motor 302 is installed at the bottom of the first gear box 301. The output shaft of the first motor 302 and the ends of the plurality of first conveying rollers 304 are connected to a first transmission wheel 303. A first transmission belt is rotatably connected between the plurality of first transmission wheels 303. The first motor 302 can drive the plurality of first conveying rollers 304 to rotate synchronously through the first transmission wheel 303 and the first transmission belt to realize the conveyance of materials.

[0036] A first reinforcement rod 319 is fixedly connected between the two first gear boxes 301. The first reinforcement rod 319 is used to reinforce the space between the two first gear boxes 301 to improve the stability between the two first gear boxes 301.

[0037] A first mounting frame 305 is provided on both sides of a plurality of first conveying rollers 304. The first mounting frame 305 is installed on the top of the cabinet 1. A first sensor 306 is provided on the first mounting frame 305. The first mounting frame 305 is used to support the first sensor 306. The first sensor 306 is used to check whether the material passes through the first conveying roller 304.

[0038] A first support rod 310 located below the first conveying roller 304 is fixedly connected between the two first gear boxes 301. Two second transmission wheels 312 are provided on both sides of the first support rod 310. A second transmission belt 313 is transmission-connected between each two second transmission wheels 312.

[0039] A second motor 311 is installed on each of the two first gear boxes 301 , which are close to each other. The two second motors 311 are respectively connected to two of the second transmission wheels 312 . The second motors 311 can drive the second transmission wheels 312 and the second transmission belt 313 to rotate.

[0040] Furthermore, a positioning member is installed on the top of the first support rod 310, and four connecting frames 316 are installed on the positioning member. The four connecting frames 316 are respectively connected to the two second transmission belts 313. The four connecting frames 316 are grouped into two, and two connecting frames 316 are respectively connected to the upper and lower sides of a second transmission belt 313. This arrangement allows the second transmission belt 313 to rotate and drive the two connecting frames 316 connected thereto to move closer to or farther away from each other.

[0041] The positioning member includes a guide rail 314 mounted on the top of the first support rod 310. Four slides 315 are slidably connected to the outer surface of the guide rail 314. The four slides 315 are respectively connected to four connecting frames 316. The guide rail 314 and the slides 315 cooperate with each other to support and limit the connecting frames 316, thereby improving the stability of the connecting frames 316 during movement.

[0042] A first transverse plate 317 is installed on each of the four connecting frames 316. A plurality of straightening rods 318 are installed on the top of the first transverse plate 317. The straightening rods 318 pass through the gap between two adjacent first conveying rollers 304. During the movement of the first sensor 306, the straightening rods 318 can be driven to move through the first transverse plate 317. The straightening rods 318 can push the material to be straightened so as to maintain the consistency of material transportation.

[0043] When using, Figure 1 The point D in the middle is marked as a plate-like material. When the plate-like material reaches the first conveying roller 304, the first conveying roller 304 rotates under the drive of the first motor 302 to convey the plate-like material. The visual detection camera body 309 detects whether the plate-like material is aligned. If aligned, it is directly conveyed away by the first conveying roller 304. If not aligned, the second motor 311 drives the connecting frame 316 to move through the second transmission wheel 312 and the second transmission belt 313. The connecting frame 316 drives the straightening rod 318 to move through the first cross plate 317, and the straightening rod 318 pushes the plate-like material to be aligned. The aligned material is conveyed by the first conveying roller 304 to the two-way moving mechanism 4.

[0044] Example 3 further optimizes the multi-station sorting device provided in Example 1 or 2. Specifically, Figure 2 、 Figure 6-Figure 9 As shown, the bidirectional moving mechanism 4 includes a first support base 402 and two second gear boxes 401 installed on the top of the cabinet 1, and a number of second conveying rollers 403 are connected between the second gear box 401 and the first support base 402 through bearings, and a transverse movement component located below the second conveying roller 403 is provided on the side where the two second gear boxes 401 are close to each other. Traditional material sorting often relies on a single conveyor belt to transport materials. These methods may have the problem of insufficient flexibility when handling material sorting tasks in multiple directions and variable positions. In particular, when faced with materials that require frequent changes in conveying direction, a single-direction conveying mechanism is difficult to meet the needs of fast and flexible sorting. The present application sets up a bidirectional moving mechanism 4, and the conveying direction of the second conveying roller 403 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the transverse movement component, so that the present application can move materials to the target position in two directions, thereby improving the overall efficiency of the sorting operation;

[0045] The second conveyor roller 403 and the transverse shift assembly are both used for conveying plate-shaped products, and the conveying direction of the second conveyor roller 403 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the transverse shift assembly;

[0046] The transverse movement assembly includes a plurality of second transverse plates 407, two driven wheels 408 are installed at both ends of the second transverse plates 407, and a conveyor belt body 409 is drivenly connected between the four driven wheels 408. The conveyor belt body 409 is located in the gap between two adjacent second conveyor rollers 403. The conveyor belt body 409 can be supported by the second transverse plates 407 and the driven wheels 408. The conveying direction of the conveyor belt body 409 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the second conveyor rollers 403, thereby realizing horizontal transportation of materials in two directions;

[0047] The bottom of the plurality of second transverse plates 407 is fixedly mounted with a first mounting plate 410 , and the side of the plurality of first mounting plates 410 is provided with a driving wheel 412 , which is in transmission connection with the conveyor belt body 409 , and the first mounting plates 410 can support the driving wheel 412 ;

[0048] A second mounting plate 417 is fixedly connected between the two second gear boxes 401 , and the second mounting plate 417 is mounted on the top of the cabinet 1 ;

[0049] A fourth motor 413 is installed on the side of the second mounting plate 417. The output shaft of the fourth motor 413 is connected to the transmission shaft 411. One end of the transmission shaft 411 passes through several driving wheels 412 in sequence. The fourth motor 413 can drive the several driving wheels 412 to rotate synchronously through the transmission shaft 411, thereby driving the conveyor belt body 409 to rotate synchronously.

[0050] Furthermore, if a third transverse plate 414 is fixedly connected between the bottoms of the second transverse plates 407, a first cylinder 415 is provided at the bottom of the third transverse plate 414, and the first cylinder 415 is installed on the cabinet 1, the first cylinder 415 can drive the plurality of second transverse plates 407 to rise and fall synchronously through the third transverse plate 414, so that after the second transverse plates 407 rise, the top surface of the conveyor belt body 409 is higher than the second conveyor roller 403, so that the conveyor belt body 409 is used to convey materials, and after the conveyor belt body 409 falls, the second conveyor roller 403 contacts the materials, so that the second conveyor roller 403 is used to convey materials;

[0051] A first limiting rod 416 is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the third transverse plate 414. The bottom end of the first limiting rod 416 passes through the cabinet 1. The first limiting rod 416 can limit the lifting and lowering of the third transverse plate 414 to improve the lifting and lowering stability of the third transverse plate 414.

[0052] A third motor 404 is installed at the bottom of each of the two second gear boxes 401. A third transmission wheel 405 is connected between the output shaft of the third motor 404 and the bottom ends of the plurality of second conveying rollers 403. A third transmission belt is connected between the plurality of third transmission wheels 405. The third motor 404 can drive the plurality of second conveying rollers 403 to rotate synchronously through the third transmission wheel 405 and the third transmission belt.

[0053] A second reinforcement rod 406 is fixedly connected between the second gear box 401 and the first support base 402 . The second reinforcement rod 406 is used to reinforce the first support base 402 and the second gear box 401 to improve the stability between the second gear box 401 and the first support base 402 .

[0054] During use, the material reaches the side of the second conveying roller 403 close to the first support seat 402 and is moved by the second conveying roller 403. When the material reaches the middle part of several second conveying rollers 403, the first cylinder 415 pushes the third cross plate 414 to rise and contact the material. The fourth motor 413 drives the driving wheel 412 to rotate through the transmission shaft 411, and the driving wheel 412 drives the conveyor belt body 409 to rotate, so that the material is transported in the direction close to the second gear box 401.

[0055] Example 4: The multi-station sorting device provided in the above embodiments is further optimized, such as Figure 2 、 Figure 10-13 As shown, the mechanical material picking mechanism 6 includes a support portion provided on the support frame 5, the support portion is connected to a driving portion, the driving portion is connected to a first connecting plate 610, third support rods 611 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bottom of the first connecting plate 610, and a limiting slide groove 612 is provided on the third support rod 611. A plurality of vacuum suction cup bodies 617 are movably provided between the limiting slide groove 612 and the third support rod 611;

[0056] In modern automated production lines, material handling and positioning are key links in the production process. Traditional material handling methods, such as manual handling or the use of fixed-position robotic arms, have problems such as low efficiency, poor flexibility, and possible damage to the material surface. In order to solve these problems, automated material handling mechanisms based on vacuum suction cups have gradually been widely used. Vacuum suction cups absorb materials by generating negative pressure, and have the advantages of non-contact, strong adaptability, and little damage to the material surface. However, in existing automated material handling mechanisms based on vacuum suction cups, the fixed position of the vacuum suction cups has become a significant defect. Specifically: in traditional vacuum suction cup material handling mechanisms, the position of the suction cups is often fixed and cannot be flexibly adjusted according to the shape and size of the materials. When the shape of the materials changes, the material handling mechanism may not be able to accurately absorb the materials, thereby reducing production efficiency and accuracy. The present application, by providing a movable vacuum suction cup body 617, can be adjusted according to the shape of the material to meet the use requirements of materials of different shapes and sizes, thereby improving the practicality of the present application.

[0057] A connector is provided between the vacuum suction cup body 617 and the limiting slide groove 612, and the connector is used to achieve the connection between the vacuum suction cup body 617 and the limiting slide groove 612;

[0058] The connecting member includes a limiting slider 618 slidably connected to the limiting slide groove 612, and a fastening bolt 614 is threadedly connected to the limiting slider 618. A second connecting plate 615 is connected between the fastening bolt 614 and the vacuum suction cup body 617. After loosening the fastening bolt 614, the second connecting plate 615 can be pushed horizontally to adjust the horizontal position and angle of the fourth transmission belt 607. After tightening the fastening bolt 614, the limiting slide groove 612 and the limiting slider 618 cooperate to clamp and fix the second connecting plate 615, thereby fixing the position and angle of the vacuum suction cup body 617.

[0059] The second connecting plate 615 is provided with an elongated opening 616 , through which the fastening bolt 614 passes. The elongated opening 616 facilitates adjustment of the distance between the vacuum chuck body 617 and the elongated opening 616 .

[0060] Furthermore, the driving portion includes a driving member mounted on the supporting portion, the driving member being connected to the second supporting plate 605, the second supporting plate 605 being connected to the second cylinder 609, the second cylinder 609 being connected to the top of the first connecting plate 610, the second cylinder 609 being able to drive the third supporting rod 611 to rise and fall through the first connecting plate 610, thereby driving the vacuum chuck body 617 to rise and fall;

[0061] The driving member includes two fourth transmission wheels 606 mounted on the support portion. A fourth transmission belt 607 is connected between the two fourth transmission wheels 606. One side of the fourth transmission belt 607 is connected to the second support plate 605. The fourth transmission belt 607 can drive the second support plate 605 to move during rotation.

[0062] A fifth motor 608 is mounted on the support portion, and an output shaft of the fifth motor 608 is connected to one of the fourth transmission wheels 606 , so that the fourth transmission wheel 606 and the fourth transmission belt 607 can be driven to rotate by the fifth motor 608 ;

[0063] The support portion includes a first support plate 601, on which the fifth motor 608 and the fourth transmission wheel 606 are mounted. The first support plate 601 provides support for the fifth motor 608 and the fourth transmission wheel 606;

[0064] Second support seats 602 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the first support plate 601, and multiple second support rods 603 are fixedly connected between the two second support seats 602. The outer surface of the second support rod 603 is slidingly sleeved with a sliding sleeve 604, and the sliding sleeve 604 is connected to the top of the second support plate 605. The second support seat 602 can support the second support rod 603, and the second support rod 603 can support the second support plate 605 through the sliding sleeve 604.

[0065] A third mounting plate 619 is installed on the top of the first support plate 601 . The third mounting plate 619 is used to install the first support plate 601 . The third mounting plate 619 is installed on the support frame 5 .

[0066] During use, the fourth transmission wheel 606 and the fourth transmission belt 607 are driven to rotate by the fifth motor 608. During the rotation of the fourth transmission belt 607, the second support plate 605 is driven to move horizontally to move the vacuum suction cup body 617 to the target area. When the vacuum suction cup body 617 reaches the target area, the second cylinder 609 pushes the first connecting plate 610, the third support rod 611 and the vacuum suction cup body 617 to descend, so that the elongated mouth 616 contacts the material and adsorbs the material. Then the second cylinder 609 drives the vacuum suction cup body 617 and the material to rise through the first connecting plate 610 and the third support rod 611, and then the fourth transmission belt 607 rotates so that the vacuum suction cup body 617 places the material on the material carrying device 7.

[0067] Example 5: The multi-station sorting device provided in the above embodiments is further optimized, such as Figure 2 、 Figure 14-16As shown, the material carrying device 7 includes a base plate 701 installed on the top of the cabinet 1, and a lifting part is provided on the base plate 701, and the lifting part is connected to a lifting plate 708 located above the base plate 701, and a plurality of notches 710 are opened on the lifting plate 708, and a fourth limiting rod 711 is detachably provided on the top of the base plate 701, and the outer surface of the fourth limiting rod 711 passes through the notch 710. Traditional material carrying equipment mostly adopts a fixed design, which is difficult to adapt to plate-shaped materials of different sizes, resulting in the need to replace the carrying tool during the material collection process, which is inefficient. In addition, the lack of an effective limiting mechanism can easily cause the material to slide or tilt during transportation, thereby affecting the subsequent processing of the material; the present application can carry the material by setting the lifting plate 708 so that the material is stacked on the top of the lifting plate 708, and the material can be limited by the fourth limiting rod 711 to reduce the sliding or tilting of the material. The detachable setting of the fourth limiting rod 711 can be adjusted according to the size of the material to meet the use requirements of materials of different sizes;

[0068] The fourth limiting rod 711 is used to limit the position of the plate-shaped product to improve the stability of the material when it is stacked on top of the lifting plate 708;

[0069] The fourth limiting rod 711 is mounted on the top of the base plate 701 by bolts. The bolt mounting makes it easy to adjust the position of the fourth limiting rod 711.

[0070] The bottom plate 701 is installed on the top of the cabinet 1, that is, the cabinet 1 can support the bottom plate 701;

[0071] The lifting part includes a support member mounted on the bottom of the base plate 701, the support member is connected to the sixth motor 704, a screw rod 705 is provided between the sixth motor 704 and the base plate 701, and the screw rod 705 is connected to the base plate 701 via a bearing. The support member can support the sixth motor 704, and the sixth motor 704 can drive the screw rod 705 to rotate;

[0072] The support member includes a plurality of support shafts 703 mounted on the bottom of the base plate 701. A fourth mounting plate 702 is fixedly connected between the bottoms of the plurality of support shafts 703. The fourth mounting plate 702 can be connected to the base plate 701 through the support shafts 703. The fourth mounting plate 702 can provide a mounting platform for the sixth motor 704.

[0073] The outer surface of the screw rod 705 is threadedly connected to the transmission plate 706, and a second limiting rod 707 is fixedly installed on the top of the transmission plate 706. The top of the second limiting rod 707 passes through the base plate 701 and is connected to the lifting plate 708. The screw rod 705 can drive the transmission plate 706 to move up and down, and the second reinforcement rod 406 can drive the lifting plate 708 to move up and down through the second limiting rod 707.

[0074] Furthermore, a third limiting rod 709 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the lifting plate 708. The bottom end of the third limiting rod 709 passes through the bottom plate 701. The third limiting rod 709 can limit the lifting plate 708 to improve the stability of the lifting plate 708.

[0075] A linear bearing is provided between the outer surface of the third limiting rod 709 and the bottom plate 701. The provision of the linear bearing can reduce friction between the third limiting rod 709 and the bottom plate 701.

[0076] A third support plate 712 is fixedly installed on one side of the bottom plate 701, and a second sensor 713 is installed on the top of the third support plate 712. The second sensor 713 is used to detect the top layer of material stacked on the top of the lifting plate 708. That is, after the second sensor 713 detects the material, the lifting plate 708 drops to the height of one material.

[0077] A detection plate 715 is fixedly installed on one side of the lifting plate 708, and a third sensor 714 corresponding to the position of the detection plate 715 is installed on the top of the bottom plate 701. When the position of the detection plate 715 is detected by the third sensor 714, it means that the material on the top of the lifting plate 708 is stacked to the maximum amount, and the stacking of the material is stopped to remove the material.

[0078] The use process of the multi-station sorting device provided by the present invention is as follows:

[0079] The material moved by the mechanical material-grabbing mechanism 6 is placed on the top of the lifting plate 708. The lifting plate 708 detects the material during the stacking process. After the second sensor 713 detects the material, the lifting plate 708 drops to the height of the material. When the position of the detection plate 715 is detected by the third sensor 714, it means that the material on the top of the lifting plate 708 has been stacked to the maximum amount, and the stacking of the material is stopped to remove the material.

[0080] In the present invention, unless otherwise specified or limited, the terms "installed," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood in a broad sense. For example, they can refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection, electrical connection, or communication; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; internal communication between two elements or interaction between two elements, unless otherwise specified. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0081] Obviously, the embodiments described above are only some embodiments of the present invention, rather than all embodiments. The preferred embodiments of the present invention are given in the accompanying drawings, but they do not limit the patent scope of the present invention. The present invention can be implemented in many different forms. On the contrary, the purpose of providing these embodiments is to make the understanding of the disclosure of the present invention more thorough and comprehensive. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, for those skilled in the art, it is still possible to modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned specific embodiments, or to make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. Any equivalent structure made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, directly or indirectly used in other related technical fields, is also within the scope of patent protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. Multi-station sorting device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a cabinet (1) and a tunnel furnace outlet conveyor (2) located on one side of the cabinet (1); a material straightening device (3) based on visual detection is provided on a side of the top of the cabinet (1) close to the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor (2); a bidirectional moving mechanism (4) is provided on the top of the cabinet (1); the bidirectional moving mechanism (4) is located on a side of the material straightening device (3) based on visual detection away from the tunnel furnace outlet conveyor (2); a support frame (5) located above the bidirectional moving mechanism (4) is installed on the top of the cabinet (1); a plurality of mechanical material taking mechanisms (6) are installed on the bottom of the support frame (5); and a plurality of material carrying devices (7) are installed on the top of the cabinet (1) and located on a side of the support frame (5) away from the bidirectional moving mechanism (4); The material straightening device (3) based on visual inspection comprises two first gear boxes (301) installed on the top of the cabinet (1), and a plurality of first conveying rollers (304) are rotatably connected between the two first gear boxes (301); a linear module (308) is provided on the top of the plurality of first conveying rollers (304), and a visual inspection camera body (309) is installed on the top of the linear module (308); two second transmission belts (313) are provided below the first conveying rollers (304), and four connecting frames (316) are provided to connect the two second transmission belts (313), and a plurality of straightening rods (318) are installed on each of the four connecting frames (316), and the straightening rods (318) pass through the gap between two adjacent first conveying rollers (304); The bidirectional moving mechanism (4) comprises a first support base (402) and two second gear boxes (401) mounted on the top of the cabinet (1); a plurality of second conveying rollers (403) are connected between the second gear boxes (401) and the first support base (402); a transverse shifting assembly located below the second conveying rollers (403) is provided on the side of the two second gear boxes (401) adjacent to each other; the transverse shifting assembly is located in the gap between two adjacent second conveying rollers (403); and a first cylinder (415) is provided at the bottom of the transverse shifting assembly; The material carrying device (7) comprises a base plate (701) mounted on the top of the cabinet (1); a lifting portion is provided on the base plate (701); the lifting portion is connected to a lifting plate (708) located above the base plate (701); a plurality of notches (710) are provided on the lifting plate (708); a fourth limiting rod (711) is detachably provided on the top of the base plate (701); the fourth limiting rod (711) passes through the notch (710); a third supporting plate (712) is fixedly mounted on one side of the base plate (701); a second sensor (713) is mounted on the top of the third supporting plate (712); a detection plate (715) is fixedly mounted on one side of the lifting plate (708); a third sensor (714) corresponding to the position of the detection plate (715) is mounted on the top of the base plate (701).

2. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A second mounting frame (307) is installed between the tops of the two first gear boxes (301), and the linear module (308) is installed on the top of the second mounting frame (307).

3. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first motor (302) is installed at the bottom of the first gear box (301); the output shaft of the first motor (302) and the ends of a plurality of first conveying rollers (304) are connected to a first transmission wheel (303); and a first transmission belt is rotatably connected between the plurality of first transmission wheels (303); A first reinforcement rod (319) is fixedly connected between the two first gear boxes (301), and the first reinforcement rod (319) is used to reinforce the two first gear boxes (301); A first mounting frame (305) is provided on both sides of a plurality of the first conveying rollers (304), the first mounting frame (305) is installed on the top of the cabinet (1), and a first sensor (306) is provided on the first mounting frame (305); A first support rod (310) located below the first conveying roller (304) is fixedly connected between the two first gear boxes (301), two second transmission wheels (312) are provided on both sides of the first support rod (310), and the second transmission wheels (312) are transmission-connected to the second transmission belt (313); A second motor (311) is installed on each of the two first gear boxes (301) on a side close to each other, and the two second motors (311) are respectively connected to two of the second transmission wheels (312).

4. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: A positioning piece is installed on the top of the first support rod (310); The positioning member comprises a guide rail (314) mounted on the top of the first support rod (310), the outer surface of the guide rail (314) being slidably connected to four slide seats (315), and the four slide seats (315) are respectively connected to four connecting frames (316); A first transverse plate (317) is installed on each of the four connecting frames (316), and the top of the first transverse plate (317) is connected to the straightening rod (318).

5. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second conveying roller (403) and the transverse shifting assembly are both used for conveying plate-shaped products, and the conveying direction of the second conveying roller (403) is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the transverse shifting assembly; The transverse movement assembly includes a plurality of second transverse plates (407), two driven wheels (408) are installed at both ends of the second transverse plates (407), a conveyor belt body (409) is transmission-connected between the four driven wheels (408), and the conveyor belt body (409) is located in the gap between two adjacent second conveyor rollers (403); The bottoms of the plurality of second transverse plates (407) are fixedly mounted with first mounting plates (410), and the sides of the plurality of first mounting plates (410) are provided with driving wheels (412), and the driving wheels (412) are drivingly connected to the conveyor belt body (409); A second mounting plate (417) is fixedly connected between the two second gear boxes (401), and the second mounting plate (417) is mounted on the top of the cabinet (1); A fourth motor (413) is mounted on the side of the second mounting plate (417), and an output shaft of the fourth motor (413) is connected to a transmission shaft (411), one end of the transmission shaft (411) passes through a plurality of driving wheels (412) in sequence.

6. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: A third transverse plate (414) is fixedly connected between the bottoms of a plurality of the second transverse plates (407), a first cylinder (415) is arranged at the bottom of the third transverse plate (414), and the first cylinder (415) is mounted on the cabinet (1); A first limiting rod (416) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the third horizontal plate (414), and the bottom end of the first limiting rod (416) passes through the cabinet (1); A third motor (404) is installed at the bottom of each of the two second gear boxes (401); a third transmission wheel (405) is connected between the output shaft of the third motor (404) and the bottom ends of the plurality of second conveying rollers (403); and a third transmission belt is connected between the plurality of third transmission wheels (405); A second reinforcing rod (406) is fixedly connected between the second gear box (401) and the first support seat (402), and the second reinforcing rod (406) is used to reinforce the first support seat (402) and the second gear box (401).

7. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mechanical material-retrieving mechanism (6) includes a supporting portion arranged on a supporting frame (5), the supporting portion is connected to a driving portion, the driving portion is connected to a first connecting plate (610), third supporting rods (611) are fixedly mounted on both sides of the bottom of the first connecting plate (610), a limiting slide groove (612) is provided on the third supporting rod (611), and a plurality of vacuum suction cup bodies (617) are movably arranged between the limiting slide groove (612) and the third supporting rod (611); A connecting piece is provided between the vacuum suction cup body (617) and the limiting slide groove (612), and the connecting piece is used to realize the connection between the vacuum suction cup body (617) and the limiting slide groove (612); The connecting member comprises a limiting slider (618) slidably connected in the limiting slide groove (612), a fastening bolt (614) is threadedly connected to the limiting slider (618), and a second connecting plate (615) is connected between the fastening bolt (614) and the vacuum suction cup body (617); The second connecting plate (615) is provided with an elongated opening (616), and the fastening bolt (614) passes through the elongated opening (616).

8. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The driving portion comprises a driving member mounted on the supporting portion, the driving member being connected to a second supporting plate (605), the second supporting plate (605) being connected to a second cylinder (609), and the second cylinder (609) being connected to the top of the first connecting plate (610); The driving member comprises two fourth transmission wheels (606) mounted on the support portion, a fourth transmission belt (607) is connected between the two fourth transmission wheels (606), and one side of the fourth transmission belt (607) is connected to the second support plate (605); A fifth motor (608) is mounted on the support portion, and an output shaft of the fifth motor (608) is connected to one of the fourth transmission wheels (606); The support portion comprises a first support plate (601), and the fifth motor (608) and the fourth transmission wheel (606) are both mounted on the first support plate (601); Second support seats (602) are installed on both sides of the bottom of the first support plate (601), a plurality of second support rods (603) are fixedly connected between the two second support seats (602), and a sliding sleeve (604) is provided on the outer surface of the second support rod (603), and the sliding sleeve (604) is connected to the top of the second support plate (605); A third mounting plate (619) is installed on the top of the first support plate (601). The third mounting plate (619) is used for mounting the first support plate (601). The third mounting plate (619) is mounted on the support frame (5).

9. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fourth limiting rod (711) is used for limiting the position of the plate-shaped product; The fourth limiting rod (711) is mounted on the top of the bottom plate (701) by means of bolts; The bottom plate (701) is mounted on the top of the cabinet (1); The lifting part comprises a support member installed at the bottom of the base plate (701), the support member is connected to a sixth motor (704), and a screw rod (705) is provided between the sixth motor (704) and the base plate (701); The support member comprises a plurality of support shafts (703) mounted on the bottom of the base plate (701), and a fourth mounting plate (702) is fixedly connected between the bottoms of the plurality of support shafts (703); The outer surface of the screw rod (705) is threadedly connected to a transmission plate (706), and a second limiting rod (707) is fixedly installed on the top of the transmission plate (706). The top end of the second limiting rod (707) passes through the bottom plate (701) and is connected to the lifting plate (708).

10. The multi-station sorting device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A third limiting rod (709) is fixedly mounted on the bottom of the lifting plate (708), and the bottom end of the third limiting rod (709) passes through the bottom plate (701); A linear bearing is provided between the outer surface of the third limiting rod (709) and the base plate (701).

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