A device and method for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of automobile parts pickers

Abstract

The application provides a device for reducing the work intensity of empty-full exchange of automobile part picking personnel, and relates to the technical field of logistics transportation. The device comprises a frame, a feeding part, a feeding part connected with the frame, the feeding part being used for placing a full box to be unloaded, a feeding part, the feeding part being arranged close to the feeding part, the feeding part being connected with the frame, a movable part, the movable part being movably connected with the frame, so that the movable part has a feeding state of being docked with the feeding part, and the movable part has a feeding state of being docked with the feeding part, and the problems of body damage and low efficiency caused by manual handling in the prior art are solved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of logistics transportation, in particular to a device and method for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of automobile part picking personnel. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the collapsible box part picking link, the existing technology is to realize full boxes on the upper layer and empty boxes on the lower layer through double-layer fluent type shelves. An operator picks full box parts on the upper layer. After the operator finishes picking, the empty box is folded. After the empty box is folded, the folded empty box (the weight of the empty box is 7.5 kg) is taken out. The operator puts the folded empty box into the lower layer shelf. This process has the following problems:

[0003] 1. The operator needs to carry the folded empty box (7.5 kg) to the lower layer shelf alone, which causes the operator to have a heavy load.

[0004] 2. The operator needs to bend down deeply to put the folded empty box into the lower layer shelf, which causes a risk of waist injury after long-time operation. SUMMARY

[0005] The main purpose of the present application is to provide a device and method for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of automobile part picking personnel to solve the problems of physical damage and low efficiency caused by manual carrying in the prior art.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, according to one aspect of the present application, a device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of automobile part picking personnel is provided. The device comprises a frame, a feeding part connected with the frame, the feeding part being used for placing a full box to be unloaded, a feeding part close to the feeding part, the feeding part being connected with the frame, and a movable part movably connected with the frame, so that the movable part has a feeding state of being connected with the feeding part, and the movable part has a feeding state of being connected with the feeding part.

[0007] Further, the movable part is located on one side of the feeding part and the feeding part, the feeding part and the feeding part are arranged adjacent to each other in the height direction of the frame, and one end of the movable part close to the feeding part and the feeding part is selectively connected with the feeding part and the feeding part, so that the movable part is switched to the feeding state and the feeding state.

[0008] Further, the feeding part is inclined in the first direction, and in the height direction of the frame, the height of one end of the feeding part away from the movable part is greater than the height of one end of the feeding part close to the movable part.

[0009] Further, the feeding part is arranged to be inclined in the second direction, and in the height direction of the frame, the height of the end of the feeding part away from the movable part is less than the height of the end of the feeding part close to the movable part, and the extension line of the first direction and the extension line of the second direction are arranged to have an included angle.

[0010] Further, the movable part comprises a movable rod rotatably connected with the frame, a conveying assembly, the first end of the conveying assembly is connected with the frame, the second end of the conveying assembly has a feeding position for the feeding part and a feeding position for the feeding part, the movable rod is connected with the conveying assembly, and the movable rod is rotatable to drive the second end of the conveying assembly to move to switch the second end of the conveying assembly between the feeding position and the feeding position.

[0011] Further, when the second end of the conveying assembly is in the feeding position, the conveying assembly is matched with the feeding part, and the conveying assembly is arranged to be inclined in the first direction.

[0012] Further, when the second end of the conveying assembly is in the feeding position, the conveying assembly is matched with the feeding part, and the conveying assembly is arranged to be inclined in the first direction.

[0013] Further, the side wall of the frame is provided with a first protrusion and a second protrusion, the first protrusion and the second protrusion are arranged to have a distance, when the movable rod is matched with the first protrusion, the conveying assembly is in the feeding position, and when the movable rod is matched with the second protrusion, the conveying assembly is in the feeding position.

[0014] Further, the conveying assembly comprises at least two connecting rods arranged oppositely, one end of each connecting rod is connected with the frame, and a plurality of rollers arranged along the length direction of the connecting rod.

[0015] According to another aspect of the present application, a method for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange operation of automobile parts picking personnel is provided, the method is performed by using the device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange operation of automobile parts picking personnel in the above-mentioned embodiments, and the method comprises the following steps: switching the movable part to the feeding state; placing a to-be-unloaded full box on the feeding side of the feeding part and moving the to-be-unloaded full box to the movable part; performing unloading treatment on the to-be-unloaded full box to obtain an empty box; switching the movable part to the feeding state; folding the empty box to obtain a folded empty box, and moving the folded empty box to the feeding part.

[0016] The technical scheme of the application is characterized in that a frame 10 is used as a main support, combined with a feeding part 20, a feeding part 30 and a movable part 40, the feeding part 20 is used for placing full boxes of parts to be unloaded, the feeding part 30 is arranged adjacent to the feeding part 20 and is mainly used for receiving the full boxes in the feeding part 20, the movable part is movably connected with the frame 10 and can be converted between two states according to the operation requirement: when in the feeding state, the movable part 40 is docked with the feeding part 20, and the full boxes are automatically slid to a position easy for the operator to operate by using the gravity principle; after the picking is completed, the movable part 40 is converted to the feeding state and is docked with the feeding part 30, at this time, the empty boxes after being folded are automatically slid to the recycling side, without the operator needing to bend over or carry the empty boxes, and the waist and back injury caused by long-time operation is effectively avoided. The combination of automation and semi-automation not only reduces the burden of the personnel, but also improves the smoothness and efficiency of the whole picking process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0017] The accompanying drawings, which form a part of this specification, are included to provide a further understanding of the application and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The embodiments of the application, and their

[0018] Fig. 1 Fig. 1 shows a structure schematic view of a first embodiment of the device for reducing the work intensity of full-empty exchange of automobile parts picking personnel according to the application;

[0019] Fig. 2 Fig. 2 shows a structure schematic view of a second embodiment of the device for reducing the work intensity of full-empty exchange of automobile parts picking personnel according to the application.

[0020] In the above drawings, the following reference signs are used:

[0021] 10, frame;

[0022] 11, first protrusion;

[0023] 12, second protrusion;

[0024] 20, feeding part;

[0025] 30, feeding part;

[0026] 40, movable part;

[0027] 41, movable rod;

[0028] 42, conveying assembly. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] It should be noted that the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict. The present application will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings and in combination with the embodiments.

[0030] It is to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing

[0031] It is to be understood that the terms "first", "second", and the like, used in this specification and claims are intended to denote

[0032] Reference will now be made in detail to the exemplary embodiments of the present application, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various different forms, and should not be construed as being limited to only the embodiments set forth herein. It should be understood that the embodiments are provided so as to make the present disclosure thorough and complete, and to fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to one of ordinary skill in the art, and in the drawings, the thicknesses of layers and regions can be exaggerated for clarity, and the same reference numerals can be used throughout the drawings and their description will be omitted.

[0033] It is to be understood that "empty-full exchange" generally refers to a process in which a full bin (or pallet, container, etc.) containing materials is replaced with an empty bin during a picking operation or material handling process. Specifically, when a worker removes a desired part or material from a full bin, the bin becomes an "empty bin", and then the empty bin needs to be removed in order to place a new full bin or to recycle the empty bin. This process aims to maintain a continuous supply of materials, optimize picking efficiency, reduce waiting time for workers, and ensure efficient use of warehouse space.

[0034] In conjunction with Figs. 1-2 As shown, according to a specific embodiment of the present application, a device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a picking worker for automobile parts is provided.

[0035] Specifically, as Fig. 1 , Fig. 2As shown, the device for reducing the work intensity of the empty-full exchange of automobile part picking personnel includes a frame 10, a feeding part 20 connected with the frame 10, the feeding part 20 being used for placing a full box to be unloaded, a feeding part 30 arranged close to the feeding part 20, the feeding part 30 being connected with the frame 10, and a movable part 40 movably connected with the frame 10, so that the movable part 40 has a feeding state of being in butt joint with the feeding part 20 and a feeding state of being in butt joint with the feeding part 30.

[0036] In this embodiment, a frame 10 is used as the main support, combined with a feeding part 20, a feeding part 30 and a movable part 40. The feeding part 20 is used for placing full boxes of parts to be unloaded, the feeding part 30 is arranged adjacent to the feeding part 20 and is mainly used for receiving the full boxes in the feeding part 20, and the movable part is movably connected with the frame 10 and can be switched between two states according to the work requirements. When in the feeding state, the movable part 40 is in butt joint with the feeding part 20, and the full boxes automatically slide to a position easy for the operator to operate by using the principle of gravity. After the picking is completed, the movable part 40 is switched to the feeding state and is in butt joint with the feeding part 30, and at this time the empty boxes after folding automatically slide to the recycling side, without the need for the operator to bend down or carry the empty boxes, effectively avoiding the waist and back injury caused by long-time work. The combination of automation and semi-automation not only reduces the burden of personnel, but also improves the smoothness and efficiency of the entire picking process.

[0037] Further, the movable part 40 is located on one side of the feeding part 20 and the feeding part 30, the feeding part 20 and the feeding part 30 are arranged adjacent to each other along the height direction of the frame 10, and one end of the movable part 40 close to the feeding part 20 and the feeding part 30 is selectively in butt joint with the feeding part 20 and the feeding part 30, so that the movable part 40 is switched to the feeding state and the feeding state.

[0038] Specifically, when the movable part 40 is in butt joint with the feeding part 20, the full boxes of parts can efficiently slide in front of the operator, reducing the preparation time of the operator before picking and directly improving the picking efficiency. When the movable part 40 is switched to the state of being in butt joint with the feeding part 30 after the picking is completed, the empty boxes after folding can automatically slide to the recycling side, avoiding manual carrying by the operator, further speeding up the work process and improving the work efficiency. The butt joint mechanism of the movable part 40 avoids the operator to frequently bend down or carry heavy objects, significantly reducing the work intensity.

[0039] Further, the feeding part 20 is arranged inclined along the first direction, and in the height direction of the frame 10, the height of one end of the feeding part 20 away from the movable part 40 is greater than the height of one end of the feeding part 20 close to the movable part 40.

[0040] Specifically, the inclined feeding part 20 utilizes the principle of gravity, so that the full box of parts can automatically slide towards the operator after being placed, without the need for additional power devices or manual pushing, which greatly simplifies the feeding steps and improves the efficiency of logistics picking operations.

[0041] Further, the feeding part 30 is inclined in the second direction, and in the height direction of the frame 10, the height of the end of the feeding part 30 away from the movable part 40 is less than the height of the end of the feeding part 30 close to the movable part 40, and the extension line of the first direction and the extension line of the second direction are arranged with an included angle.

[0042] Specifically, the inclined design of the feeding part 30 allows the empty box to automatically slide away from the movable part 40 after the operation is completed, i.e. to the delivery recovery side, without the need for manual handling by the operator, reducing physical labor and improving the efficiency and convenience of recovery.

[0043] Further, the movable part 40 comprises: a movable rod 41 rotatably connected with the frame 10; a conveying assembly 42, the first end of the conveying assembly 42 being connected with the frame 10, the second end of the conveying assembly 42 having a feeding position for interfacing with the feeding part 20, and a feeding position for interfacing with the feeding part 30, the movable rod 41 being connected with the conveying assembly 42, and the rotation of the movable rod 41 can drive the second end of the conveying assembly 42 to move, so as to switch the second end of the conveying assembly 42 between the feeding position and the feeding position.

[0044] Specifically, one end of the movable rod 41 is rotatably connected with the bottom of the frame 10, and the other end of the movable rod 41 is movably connected with the side wall of the frame 10. The rotation design of the movable rod 41 allows the conveying assembly 42 to flexibly switch between the feeding position and the feeding position according to the operation requirements, which ensures that the device can efficiently respond to different logistics picking scenarios, improving the operation flexibility and operation efficiency of the device.

[0045] In one embodiment, one end of the movable rod 41 is hinged to the bottom of the frame 10.

[0046] Further, when the second end of the conveying assembly 42 is in the feeding position, the conveying assembly 42 cooperates with the feeding part 20, and the conveying assembly 42 is inclined in the first direction.

[0047] Specifically, the inclined conveying assembly 42 forms a continuous material flow path with the also inclined feeding part 20, avoiding the stagnation of materials at the turning or plane interface, making the flow of materials from the storage area to the operation site more smooth.

[0048] Further, when the second end of the conveying assembly 42 is in the feeding position, the conveying assembly 42 cooperates with the feeding part 30, and the conveying assembly 42 is inclined in the second direction.

[0049] Specifically, the obliquely arranged conveying assembly 42 and the feeding part 30 form a smooth material flow direction, ensuring the entire process from emptying after picking to recycling is continuous and unobstructed, avoiding material stagnation or jam during translation or turning, and improving the process efficiency of the logistics picking operation.

[0050] Further, the side wall of the frame 10 is provided with a first protrusion 11 and a second protrusion 12, which are arranged at a distance, and when the movable rod 41 cooperates with the first protrusion 11, the conveying assembly 42 is located at the feeding position, and when the movable rod 41 cooperates with the second protrusion 12, the conveying assembly 42 is located at the feeding position.

[0051] Specifically, the first protrusion 11 and the second protrusion 12 serve as limiting points, ensuring that the rotation of the movable rod 41 can accurately position the conveying assembly 42 at the feeding position or the feeding position, avoiding material stagnation or misoperation due to inaccurate positioning, and improving the stability and reliability of the equipment operation. The cooperation mechanism of the movable rod 41 and the protrusion enables the device to automatically complete the switching of full-box feeding and empty-box feeding, reduces manual intervention, improves the automation level of the operation process, and thus improves the efficiency of the logistics picking operation.

[0052] Further, the conveying assembly 42 comprises: at least two connecting rods arranged oppositely, one end of each connecting rod being connected with the frame 10; and a plurality of rollers arranged along the length direction of the connecting rod.

[0053] Specifically, the at least two oppositely arranged connecting rods provide structural stability, so that the conveying assembly 42 can remain stable when carrying materials, reducing the risk of material shaking and falling during transmission. The use of rollers reduces the friction between the material and the conveying assembly 42, so that the full box or empty box can slide quickly along the rollers, improving the efficiency of material transmission and reducing the waiting time in the logistics process.

[0054] According to another aspect of the present application, a method for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange operation of automobile parts picking personnel is provided, which uses the device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange operation of automobile parts picking personnel described in the above embodiments, and the method comprises: switching the movable part to the feeding state; placing a to-be-unloaded full box on the feeding side of the feeding part, and moving the to-be-unloaded full box to the movable part; unloading the to-be-unloaded full box to obtain an empty box; switching the movable part to the feeding state; folding the empty box to obtain a folded empty box, and moving the folded empty box to the feeding part.

[0055] Specifically, by automatically or manually switching the movable part to the feeding state and the feeding state, the number of times the operator carries between the empty box and the full box is reduced, making the feeding of the material and the recycling of the empty box more coherent, improving the efficiency of the picking operation, and through the automatic docking and gravity assistance of the device, the operator no longer needs to carry heavy objects, significantly reducing the work intensity and reducing the physical burden of the operator.

[0056] From the above description, it can be seen that the above-mentioned embodiments of the present application achieve the following technical effects:

[0057] 1. Improved automation: Through the automatic switching of the movable part, automatic feeding of the full box and automatic recycling of the empty box are realized, reducing the steps of manual intervention and improving the automation level of the logistics picking operation.

[0058] 2. Reduced labor intensity: The operator no longer needs to manually carry the folded empty box to the lower shelf, significantly reducing the physical burden of the operator and solving the risk of waist injury during long-term operation.

[0059] 3. Improved operation efficiency: The material is automatically moved to the operation position with gravity assistance, speeding up the material flow speed, reducing the waiting time, and improving the overall logistics picking operation efficiency.

[0060] 4. Simplified operation process: The use of the device simplifies the operation process of material feeding and empty box recycling, allowing the operator to focus more on the core picking work and improving the focus and accuracy of the operation.

[0061] 5. Enhanced safety: Automated operation reduces the frequency of manual handling of heavy objects, reducing the risk of physical injury during operation and improving the safety of the logistics picking operation.

[0062] 6. Space optimization: By eliminating the lower shelf and using an inclined conveying assembly, the device layout is more compact, saving warehouse and production line space and improving space utilization efficiency.

[0063] 7. Cost-effective: The structural design of the device reduces the complexity of the equipment, reduces manufacturing and maintenance costs, and improves economic efficiency and long-term operation sustainability.

[0064] 8. Protection of material integrity: The optimized transmission mechanism reduces damage to the material during handling, ensuring the integrity of the material and the quality of the logistics picking operation.

[0065] For purposes of the description hereinafter, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal", and derivatives thereof (e.g., "vertical ly", "horizontal ly", etc.) can refer to the relative positions of an apparatus or feature as shown in the drawings, and shall not be construed as limiting the present application to any particular spatial orientation. Furthermore, the terms "first", "second", third", etc. merely identify one of a number of similar features or steps in an embodiment, and are not intended to denote a spatial or chronological priority of such features or steps to one another. The terms "comprise", "comprising", "include", "including", and the like, as used herein, are specifically intended to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., the terms do not exclude the presence of other elements or steps). It is specifically intended that any total number or range of steps or components to be

[0066] In addition, it should be understood that any numerical range recited herein includes all values from the lower and upper limits of that range. For example, if a concentration range is stated as 1% to 50%, it is intended that values ranging from 1% to 50%, such as 20%, are expressly enumerated. It is also understood that the endpoints of the ranges are not significant and are intended to be merely approximate. It is also understood that the description is not limited in scope to the specific embodiments described herein, which are intended for illustrative purposes only. Any change of numerical limitations, such as concentration ranges, temperature ranges, etc., are intended to be included in the scope of the present application.

[0067] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment is focused on a certain aspect. The description of a certain embodiment not detailed in a certain aspect can be found in the description of other embodiments.

[0068] The above description is embodied in the best mode and is not used to limit the present application. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a car parts picker, characterized in that, The utility model relates to a kind of box unloading device, including: Frame (10); Feed part (20), the feed part (20) is connected with the frame (10), the feed part (20) is used to place to be unloaded full box; Feeding part (30), the feeding part (30) is close to the feed part (20) and is set, the feeding part (30) is connected with the frame (10); Movable part (40), the movable part (40) is movably connected with the frame (10), to make the movable part (40) have the feed state of butt joint with the feed part (20), and the movable part (40) has the feeding state of butt joint with the feeding part (30); The feed part (20) is inclinedly arranged along first direction, and in the height direction of the frame (10), the height of the end of the feed part (20) away from the movable part (40) is greater than the height of the end of the feed part (20) close to the movable part (40); The feeding part (30) is inclinedly arranged along second direction, and in the height direction of the frame (10), the height of the end of the feeding part (30) away from the movable part (40) is less than the height of the end of the feeding part (30) close to the movable part (40), the extension line of the first direction and the extension line of the second direction are arranged with included angle; The movable part (40) includes: movable rod (41), the movable rod (41) is rotatably connected with the frame (10); Conveying assembly (42), the first end of the conveying assembly (42) is connected with the frame (10), the second end of the conveying assembly (42) has the feed position of butt joint with the feed part (20), and, the feeding position of butt joint with the feeding part (30), the movable rod (41) is connected with the conveying assembly (42), the movable rod (41) rotates and can drive the second end of the conveying assembly (42) movement, to make the second end of the conveying assembly (42) switch between the feed position and the feeding position.

2. The device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a car parts picking personnel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The movable part (40) is located in the feed part (20), the feeding part (30) side, the feed part (20), the feeding part (30) is adjacent along the height direction of the frame (10) and is set, the end of the movable part (40) close to the feed part (20), the feeding part (30) can be selectively butt joint with the feed part (20), the feeding part (30), to make the movable part (40) switch to the feed state and the feeding state.

3. The device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a car parts picking personnel according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the second end of the conveying assembly (42) is located in the feed position, the conveying assembly (42) cooperates with the feed part (20), and the conveying assembly (42) is inclinedly arranged along the first direction.

4. The device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a car parts picking personnel according to claim 1, characterized in that, When the second end of the conveying assembly (42) is located in the feeding position, the conveying assembly (42) cooperates with the feeding part (30), and the conveying assembly (42) is inclinedly arranged along the second direction.

5. The device for reducing the empty-full exchange work intensity of an automobile parts picking personnel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The side wall of the frame (10) is provided with a first protrusion (11) and a second protrusion (12), the first protrusion (11) and the second protrusion (12) are arranged at a distance, when the movable rod (41) cooperates with the first protrusion (11), the conveying assembly (42) is located at the feeding position, when the movable rod (41) cooperates with the second protrusion (12), the conveying assembly (42) is located at the feeding position.

6. The device for reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a car parts picking personnel according to claim 1, characterized in that, The conveying assembly (42) comprises: At least two connecting rods, the at least two connecting rods are oppositely arranged, one end of each connecting rod is connected with the frame (10); A plurality of rollers, the plurality of rollers are arranged along the length direction of the connecting rod.

7. A method of reducing the intensity of empty-full exchange work of a car parts picker, characterized by, The method is carried out by using the device for reducing the empty-full exchange operation intensity of the automobile part picking personnel according to any one of claims 1-6, and the method comprises: Switching the movable part to a feeding state; Placing a to-be-unloaded full box on the feeding side of the feeding part and moving the to-be-unloaded full box to the movable part; Unloading the to-be-unloaded full box to obtain an empty box; Switching the movable part to a feeding state; Folding the empty box to obtain a folded empty box, and moving the folded empty box to the feeding part.

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