A gantry sorting system for panel products

Abstract

The application discloses a gantry sorting system for plate products, relates to the field of operation transportation, and solves the problems of disorder and storage mess of the plate products in and out of the warehouse. The gantry sorting system for plate products comprises plate samples, the plate samples are arranged in the interiors of flat warehouse assemblies, the flat warehouse assemblies are provided in two groups, a transportation assembly is arranged between the two groups of flat warehouse assemblies, a double-end gantry mechanical assembly is arranged at the middle position of the transportation assembly, and the transportation assembly and the double-end gantry mechanical assembly cooperate to sort plate materials. In the application, the whole machine mainly comprises a transportation assembly for sorting, a double-end gantry mechanical assembly and flat warehouse assemblies for storage. The flat warehouse assemblies adopt a standard three-dimensional storage mode, the three-dimensional flat warehouse for sorting can be customized according to different application occasions, and the transportation assembly adopts a spliced warehouse position design, and each warehouse position independently operates and does not affect each other.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of operational transportation, specifically a gantry sorting system for plate products. Background Technology

[0002] A gantry sorting system for panel products is a piece of equipment for sorting and storing panels. It is mainly used in the production process of panel products where large quantities of storage are required or when orders are fully matched. It is a piece of equipment that can automatically sort, palletize, put into storage, match, and take out of the warehouse. Chinese Patent CN221231101U discloses an automatic feeding and sorting device including a gantry frame; a gripping mechanism connected to the gantry frame via a robotic arm assembly for gripping materials to be fed; a lifting feeder cart for placing materials to be fed for gripping by the robotic arm assembly; a vision inspection mechanism mounted on the robotic arm assembly for detecting defects in the materials on the lifting feeder cart; a qualified product conveyor line with its inlet located inside the gantry frame; a defective product conveyor line arranged side-by-side with the qualified product conveyor line; and a control module for controlling the movement of the robotic arm assembly based on feedback from the vision inspection mechanism, so as to place materials onto the qualified or defective product conveyor line via the gripping mechanism. The advantages of this device are its modular structure, simplified control, and ability to reliably and precisely inspect and dynamically sort the surface of sheet materials, meeting the automated sorting requirements of industrial production processes. However, this automated feeding and sorting device, which includes a gantry frame, also has the following drawbacks: 1. The intelligent and automated effects cannot achieve the same level of automated sorting; the storage methods are not flexible enough; the automated storage and sorting warehouses cannot be customized for different applications, adapting to different sizes, weights, and types; and they cannot flexibly adapt to various complex factory spaces. 2. The one-way transport line for inbound and outbound panels has low sorting efficiency and affects the real-time supply of panels during production, which can easily lead to production interruptions. In addition, the clamping structure cannot be coordinated with the inbound and outbound processes to achieve the goal of storing panels in the same order and package when inbound, and grabbing the entire layer of the same package when outbound, resulting in low efficiency in both inbound and outbound processes. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a gantry sorting system for plate products to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] The technical solution of the present invention is: a gantry sorting system for panel products, including panel samples, the panel samples being placed inside a flat storage assembly, and the flat storage assembly having two sets, with a transport assembly installed between the two sets of flat storage assemblies, and a double-headed gantry mechanical assembly installed at the middle position of the transport assembly, the transport assembly and the double-headed gantry mechanical assembly cooperating to sort the panels; The transport assembly includes a feeding roller conveyor, one side of which is equipped with a first dual-power lifting and transferring device, and one end of the first dual-power lifting and transferring device is equipped with a second dual-power lifting and transferring device. The first and second dual-power lifting and transferring devices divert and sort the plate-type samples. The dual-head gantry mechanical component includes a magnetic dual-head gantry frame, with support frames installed on both sides of the magnetic dual-head gantry frame, and a drive motor installed on one side of the top of the support frame. The drive motor clamps the plate sample through a transmission mechanism.

[0005] Furthermore, the warehouse leveling component includes warehouse leveling areas A, B, C, and D. Among them, multi-fold steel columns are installed between the flat warehouses in areas A, B, C and D, and there are ten sets of multi-fold steel columns. A horizontal warehouse plate is installed between two sets of multi-fold steel columns, and the horizontal warehouse plate is equipped with standard parts of different sizes. The width of the flat warehouses in areas A, B, C and D can be adjusted according to the width of the horizontal warehouse plate. The horizontal storage panels are provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of horizontal storage panels are installed at equal intervals on both sides of the multi-fold steel column.

[0006] Furthermore, the bottom end of the multi-fold steel column is equipped with a foot, and the foot has an L-shaped irregular shape. The bottom end of the foot is embedded with a pre-drilled hole for expansion bolts. The multi-fold steel column is equipped with diagonal bracing at both ends.

[0007] Furthermore, both the first and second dual-power lifting and transferring units have an inlet position installed at the end furthest from the feeding roller line. The end of the inlet position furthest from the first and second dual-power lifting and transferring units has a bidirectional inlet position, and the end of the bidirectional inlet position furthest from the inlet position has an outlet position. Thin retaining edges are installed on one side of each of the outbound, bidirectional, and inbound storage locations.

[0008] Furthermore, the outbound storage positions are provided in two sets, and a material feeding roller conveyor is installed at the end of each set of outbound storage positions away from the bidirectional storage position, with the material feeding roller conveyor installed between the two sets of outbound storage positions. Specifically, a lateral movable barrier is installed on the side of the discharge position closest to the unloading roller conveyor, and thin barriers are installed on both sides of the unloading roller conveyor. Each of the outgoing positions is equipped with a second protective cover on the side away from the unloading roller line.

[0009] Furthermore, magnetic slide rails are installed on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame, and support frames are installed on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame, with the support frames sliding within the magnetic slide rails on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame. The output end of the drive motor is equipped with a drive rod, and a drive gear is installed on one side of the drive rod. A drive gear chain is connected to the surface of the drive gear, and a support side plate is connected to the bottom end of the drive gear chain.

[0010] Furthermore, the supporting side plate has a hollow frame shape at the bottom. Limiting sliders are installed on both sides of the supporting side plate near the supporting frame, and the limiting sliders are sleeved on the supporting rods on both sides of the supporting frame and slidably connected to them. The support side plate is equipped with a telescopic motor on the side near the support frame, and a first clamping plate is installed at the output end of the telescopic motor. The first clamping plate is an arc-shaped pressure plate, and a protrusion is provided on the side of the first clamping plate near the plate sample.

[0011] Furthermore, rotary motors are installed on both sides of the telescopic motor, and transmission rollers are installed at the output ends of the rotary motors. A transmission track is connected to the surface of the transmission rollers and drives the transmission. The transmission rollers are provided in two sets. One set of transmission rollers is installed at the output end of the rotary motor, and the other set of transmission rollers is installed at the end of the support side plate away from the rotary motor. The transmission track is provided in two sets, and a second clamping plate is installed between the two sets of transmission tracks. The second clamping plate is an arc-shaped pressure plate, and a protrusion is provided on the side of the second clamping plate near the plate sample.

[0012] Furthermore, the machine foot is provided with an adjustment groove, which extends vertically and corresponds to the positioning hole opened along the height of the multi-fold steel column. The machine foot is fixed at different height positions of the multi-fold steel column by passing a pin through the adjustment groove and the positioning hole.

[0013] Furthermore, suction pumps are installed on both sides of the support side plate.

[0014] This invention provides an improved gantry sorting system for plate-type products, which has the following improvements and advantages compared with the prior art: This device mainly consists of two parts: a transport component for sorting and a double-headed gantry mechanical component, as well as a storage flat warehouse component. The sorting section has a set of robotic arms at the inbound and outbound positions of the transport component. The gripping parts of the robotic arms are assembled in a gantry frame manner. Picking and placing are accomplished using a combination of vacuum suction pump and clamping by a first and second clamping plate. This dual-fixation method enhances safety and reliability. The movement of the gripping part is achieved by first changing the magnetic force of the magnetic rails on the double-headed gantry, which moves the support frame horizontally. Then, a drive motor drives the transmission gears to rotate, moving the support side plates up and down. Finally, the extension and retraction of the first clamping plate and the movement of the second clamping plate move the gripping part left and right on the production line, thus enabling movement along the x, y, and z axes (forward, backward, left, right, up, and down). The storage flat warehouse component adopts a standardized structure. The entire equipment can be modularly combined in sets to adapt to different production and storage volumes, meeting production needs. The entire sorting process is processed and analyzed by the MES information system, and the PLC drives the machine to execute actions. MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integrates with customer production data to obtain board order information. After the boards are delivered to the flat warehouse, sensors, in conjunction with a PLC program, control an automatic barcode scanner to transmit the scanned data to the MES information system. The system then interacts with the customer's production data to obtain board information. MES uses our algorithm to locate the storage position in the automated warehouse and feeds the information back to the PLC. The PLC drives the conveyor line to deliver the boards to the corresponding sorting location. Robots place the boards into the designated storage locations based on the information. Once a package of an order is complete, the information system interacts with the system, and the outbound robot arranges the boards in the correct order according to the packaging rules and places them on the conveyor line. The conveyor line then delivers the boards to the packaging station. MES monitors the entire data flow, and the PLC and robot programs drive the machines to perform actions, sorting unordered boards into the warehouse according to the order and then shipping them out in layers according to the packaging order.

[0015] In addition, all other components of the device are modularly designed and assembled, and key components have undergone durability testing, ensuring high reliability and low maintenance costs. Furthermore, the system is equipped with a data recording function, which can track the sorting process, identify and handle long-term inactive panels, avoid inventory backlog and order accumulation, and provide data analysis and decision support for enterprises.

[0016] The specific beneficial effects are as follows: Firstly, the automated storage system (AS / RS) utilizes standard three-dimensional storage components. The AS / RS can be customized for different applications, adapting to varying sizes, weights, and types, and flexibly fitting into complex factory spaces. Specifically, it is assembled from horizontal storage panels and multi-fold steel columns. Different sizes can be assembled to create different AS / RS. This unit uses ten multi-fold steel columns to form the AS / RS. The sides of the AS / RS are equipped with diagonal horizontal bracing. The contractor can design the bracing specifications and installation angles according to industry standards. Internally, it has sixty 3369mm diameter supports. The A, B, and D warehouses are constructed using 0.6mm horizontal storage panels, each with a width of 3369.6mm. Additionally, the C warehouse is constructed using twenty 4489.6mm horizontal storage panels. The multi-fold steel columns are fixed to the factory floor using expansion bolts with pre-drilled holes at their bases. Each floor of the A, B, C, and D warehouses requires identification signs on both sides to indicate the floor number; for example: A-1 (first floor of A), B-3 (third floor of B).

[0017] Secondly, the transport components employ a modular storage design, allowing each storage location to operate independently without interfering with others. Furthermore, the first and second dual-power lifting and transferring systems are separated, utilizing a double-layer conveyor line to separate inbound and outbound panels, improving sorting efficiency. The double-layer conveyor line also supports uninterrupted production, ensuring real-time supply of panels during production and preventing interruptions. Additionally, the sorting method of the transport components and the dual-head gantry machinery work together to implement an inbound storage strategy based on the same order and package, and an outbound strategy based on the entire layer of the same package, further improving both inbound and outbound efficiency. In operation, the dual-head gantry robot first receives the inbound signal, then records the board information, locks the storage location in advance, and when the board arrives at the designated inbound position, the gantry robot arrives at the waiting position, lifts and transfers the board to the horizontal storage plate, the gantry robot picks up the board from the horizontal storage plate, transfers the board, and moves it to the designated position for assembly and storage, then returns to the board picking position. When the dual-head gantry robot receives the outbound command, it arrives at the designated outbound board position, determines the number of rows of boards to be retrieved, retrieves the required boards, moves them to the designated outbound position, and releases the boards according to the release logic, first releasing one row and then two rows to complete the board release. The transportation component adopts an intelligent control system, which realizes intelligent path planning and sorting of boards according to the scheduling system, improving sorting accuracy and operation efficiency.

[0018] Thirdly, the dual-head gantry mechanical components enable the independent gantry robot design for transporting components in and out of the warehouse, reducing manual handling, increasing warehousing efficiency, and making the contactless design more convenient, thus improving the efficiency and accuracy of panel management. The system consists of a drive motor powered by an external power source. The drive motor drives the drive gear to rotate via a drive rod. The forward and reverse rotation of the drive gear causes the drive chain to extend and retract. The raising and lowering of the drive chain causes the support side plate to move up and down. The limit slider slides on the support frame to achieve the limiting function. The telescopic motor is activated to push the first clamping plate to move. The rotation of the rotary motor drives the drive track to circulate. The movement of the drive track causes the second clamping plate to move. The surfaces of the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate opposite each other are provided with protrusions to increase the friction during clamping. The relative movement of the second clamping plate and the first clamping plate clamps the plate sample. The double-headed gantry mechanical component adopts a stable gantry structure with strong load-bearing capacity and high safety, making it suitable for long-term, uninterrupted, repetitive operations. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will be further explained below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments: Figure 1 This is a top view of the flat warehouse sorting system of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the outbound robotic arm of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the working principle of the warehousing robot of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the flat warehouse assembly and the double-headed gantry machinery assembly of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a front view structural diagram of the flat warehouse component of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a top view of the flat warehouse component of the present invention; Figure 7 For the present invention Figure 6 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle; Figure 8 This is a side view of the flat warehouse component of the present invention; Figure 9 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flat warehouse component of the present invention; Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point B; Figure 11 For the present invention Figure 9 Enlarged structural diagram at point C; Figure 12 This is a front view structural diagram of the double-headed gantry machinery component of the present invention; Figure 13 This is a top view of the double-headed gantry machinery component of the present invention; Figure 14 This is a side view of the double-headed gantry machinery component of the present invention; Figure 15This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the double-headed gantry machinery component of the present invention; Figure 16 For the present invention Figure 13 Enlarged structural diagram at point D.

[0020] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached diagram: 1. Warehouse leveling component; 101. Warehouse leveling in area A; 102. Warehouse leveling in area B; 103. Warehouse leveling in area C; 104. Warehouse leveling in area D; 105. Multi-fold steel column; 106. Machine feet; 107. Pre-drilled holes for expansion bolts; 108. Diagonal cross bracing; 109. Horizontal warehouse plate; 2. Transport component; 201. Loading roller conveyor; 202. First dual-power lifting and transfer mechanism; 203. Second dual-power lifting and transfer mechanism; 204. Inbound position; 205. Two-way warehouse position; 206. Outbound position; 207. Thin side guard; 208. Lateral movement resistance 209. Thin barrier; 210. Second protective cover; 211. Feeding roller conveyor; 3. Double-headed gantry mechanical components; 301. Magnetic double-headed gantry frame; 302. Support frame; 303. Drive motor; 304. Drive rod; 305. Drive gear; 306. Drive chain; 307. Limiting slider; 308. Support side plate; 309. Rotary motor; 310. Telescopic motor; 311. First clamping plate; 312. Drive track; 313. Drive roller; 314. Second clamping plate; 315. Suction pump; 4. Plate sample. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The following will be combined with the appendix Figures 1 to 16 This invention will be described in detail, and the technical solutions in the embodiments of this invention will be clearly and completely described. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0022] This invention provides an improved gantry sorting system for panel products, including panel samples 4, which are located inside a flat storage assembly 1. The flat storage assembly 1 adopts a standard three-dimensional storage method. The three-dimensional flat storage for sorting can be customized according to different application scenarios. The entire equipment can be modularly combined in groups to adapt to different production and storage volumes, different sizes, weights and types, and flexibly adapt to various complex spaces in the factory to meet production needs. The warehouse leveling component 1 includes warehouse leveling area 101 (Area A), warehouse leveling area 102 (Area B), warehouse leveling area 103 (Area C), and warehouse leveling area 104 (Area D). Among them, multi-fold steel columns 105 are installed between flat warehouses 101 in area A, 102 in area B, 103 in area C, and 104 in area D. There are ten sets of multi-fold steel columns 105. A horizontal warehouse plate 109 is installed between two sets of multi-fold steel columns 105. The horizontal warehouse plate 109 is equipped with standard parts of different sizes. The width of flat warehouses 101 in area A, 102 in area B, 103 in area C, and 104 in area D can be adjusted according to the width of the horizontal warehouse plate 109. This device uses ten multi-fold steel columns 105 to form a flat storage unit. Internally, it has sixty horizontal storage panels 109, each 3369.6mm in diameter, forming storage units 101 (Area 101), 102 (Breaks 102), and 104 (Dreams 104), each 3369.6mm wide. Additionally, it uses twenty horizontal storage panels 103 (4489.6mm in diameter) to form storage unit 103 (Creams 103), each 4489.6mm wide. Additionally, signage is required on both sides of each floor of warehouses A (101), B (102), C (103), and D (104) to identify the floor number; for example: A-1 (first floor of warehouse A), B-3 (third floor of warehouse B). The horizontal storage panels 109 are provided in multiple sets, and these sets of horizontal storage panels 109 are installed at equal intervals on both sides of the multi-fold steel columns 105. By assembling the horizontal storage panels 109 and the multi-fold steel columns 105, different sizes of flat storage units can be assembled. The bottom end of the multi-fold steel column 105 is equipped with a foot 106, which has an L-shaped irregular shape. The bottom end of the foot 106 is embedded with a pre-set hole 107 for expansion screws. The foot 106 installed at the bottom end of the multi-fold steel column 105 is fixed to the factory floor through the pre-set hole 107 for expansion screws. An adjustment groove 1060 is provided on the foot 106. The adjustment groove 1060 is vertically extended and corresponds to a positioning hole 1050 opened along the upper edge of the multi-fold steel column 105. By passing a pin through the adjustment groove 1060 and the positioning hole 1050, the foot 106 is fixed at different height positions of the multi-fold steel column 105, thereby realizing height adjustment.

[0023] Among them, the two ends of the multi-fold steel upright 105 are equipped with diagonal bracing 108. The contractor can design the bracing specifications and installation angle according to the racking industry standards. The flat warehouse assembly 1 consists of two sets, and a transport assembly 2 is installed between the two sets of flat warehouse assemblies 1. The transport component 2 includes a feeding roller conveyor 201. A first dual-power lifting and transferring device 202 is provided on one side of the feeding roller conveyor 201, and a second dual-power lifting and transferring device 203 is installed at one end of the first dual-power lifting and transferring device 202. The first dual-power lifting and transferring device 202 and the second dual-power lifting and transferring device 203 separate the board samples 4. In addition, the separation of the first dual-power lifting and transferring device 202 and the second dual-power lifting and transferring device 203 adopts a double-layer conveyor, which separates the board samples entering and leaving the warehouse and improves the sorting. In addition, the double-layer conveyor can also support the uninterrupted production of the production line, ensure the real-time supply of board samples during the production process, and avoid production interruption. Both the first dual-power lifting and transferring unit 202 and the second dual-power lifting and transferring unit 203 have an inlet position 204 installed at the end furthest from the feeding roller conveyor 201. A bidirectional storage position 205 is installed at the end of the inlet position 204 furthest from the first dual-power lifting and transferring unit 202 and the second dual-power lifting and transferring unit 203. An outlet position 206 is installed at the end of the bidirectional storage position 205 furthest from the inlet position 204. Among them, thin retaining edges 207 are installed on one side of the outbound storage position 206, the bidirectional storage position 205 and the inbound storage position 204; There are two sets of outbound positions 206. A material feeding roller conveyor 211 is installed at the end of each set of outbound positions 206 furthest from the bidirectional storage position 205, and the material feeding roller conveyor 211 is installed between the two sets of outbound positions 206. Among them, a lateral movable barrier 208 is installed on the side of the outgoing position 206 near the unloading roller conveyor 211, and thin barriers 209 are installed on both sides of the unloading roller conveyor 211. Among them, a second protective cover 210 is installed on the side of the outgoing position 206 that is away from the unloading roller line 211; Transportation component 2 adopts a modular storage design, with each storage location operating independently without affecting the others; A double-headed gantry crane component 3 is installed in the middle of transport component 2. Transport component 2 and double-headed gantry crane component 3 work together to sort pallets. The sorting method of transport component 2 and the double-headed gantry crane component 3 work together to enable the inbound storage strategy of pallets being stacked according to the same order and package, and the outbound strategy of grabbing entire layers of the same package, thus improving the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations. For details on the working principles of outbound and inbound operations, please refer to the appendix. Figure 2 The entire device mainly consists of two parts: a transport component 2 for sorting and a double-headed gantry mechanical component 3, as well as a storage flat warehouse component 1. The sorting section has a set of robotic arms installed at both the inbound and outbound positions of the transport component 2. The gripping parts of the robotic arms are assembled using a gantry frame structure. Among them, the double-headed gantry mechanical component 3 includes a magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301, with support frames 302 installed on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301, and a drive motor 303 installed on one side of the top of the support frame 302. The drive motor 303 clamps the plate sample 4 through transmission. Magnetic slide rails are installed on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301, and support frames 302 are installed on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301. The support frames 302 slide within the magnetic slide rails on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301. The movement of the clamping part is first driven by the change in magnetic force of the magnetic rails on the magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301, which drives the support frames 302 to move horizontally. The drive motor 303 has a drive rod 304 installed at its output end. The drive motor 303 is started by an external power supply. A drive gear 305 is installed on one side of the drive rod 304. The drive motor 303 drives the drive gear 305 to rotate via the drive rod 304. A drive chain 306 is connected to the surface of the drive gear 305. The forward and reverse rotation of the drive gear 305 drives the drive chain 306 to extend and retract. A support side plate 308 is connected to the bottom end of the drive chain 306. The drive motor 303 drives the drive gear 305 to rotate, and then the drive chain 306 rises and falls, causing the support side plate 308 to rise and fall. The support side plate 308 has a hollow frame shape at the bottom. Limiting sliders 307 are installed on both sides of the support side plate 308 near the support frame 302. The limiting sliders 307 are sleeved on the support rods on both sides of the support frame 302 and slidably connected to them. The limiting sliders 307 slide on the support frame 302 to achieve the limiting function. Among them, a telescopic motor 310 is installed on the side of the support plate 308 near the support frame 302, and a first clamping plate 311 is installed at the output end of the telescopic motor 310. When the telescopic motor 310 is started, the first clamping plate 311 is pushed to move. The first clamping plate 311 is an arc-shaped pressure plate, and the first clamping plate 311 has a protrusion on the side near the plate sample 4. A rotary motor 309 is mounted on both sides of the telescopic motor 310, and a transmission roller 313 is mounted on the output end of the rotary motor 309. The surface of the transmission roller 313 is in contact with and connected to the transmission track 312, and drives the transmission track 312 to rotate. The transmission rollers 313 are provided in two sets. One set of transmission rollers 313 is installed at the output end of the rotary motor 309, and the other set of transmission rollers 313 is installed at the end of the support side plate 308 away from the rotary motor 309. The transmission track 312 consists of two sets, with a second clamping plate 314 installed between them. The movement of the transmission track 312 drives the movement of the second clamping plate 314. The second clamping plate 314 is an arc-shaped pressure plate, and a protrusion is provided on the side of the second clamping plate 314 closest to the plate sample 4. Protrusions are provided on the opposing surfaces of the second clamping plate 314 and the first clamping plate 311 to increase friction during clamping. The relative movement of the second clamping plate 314 and the first clamping plate 311 clamps the plate sample 4. Furthermore, the extension and retraction of the first clamping plate 311 and the flexible movement of the second clamping plate 314 drive the clamping part to move left and right on the production line, thus enabling movement along the x, y, and z axes (forward, backward, left, right, up, and down). The double-headed gantry mechanical component 3 adopts a stable gantry structure with high load-bearing capacity and safety, making it suitable for long-term, uninterrupted, repetitive operations. Suction pumps 315 are installed on both sides of the support side plate 308. The plate is picked up and placed by vacuum suction of suction pump 315 and clamping of first clamp plate 311 and second clamp plate 314. The double fixing method is safer and more reliable. The dual-head gantry mechanical component 3 enables the independent gantry robot design for the inbound and outbound of the transport component 2, reducing manual handling and increasing inbound and outbound efficiency. The contactless design is also more convenient, improving the efficiency and accuracy of panel management. In addition, the entire sorting process of the transport component 2 and the dual-head gantry mechanical component 3 is processed and analyzed by the MES information system, and the PLC drives the machine to perform actions. MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integrates with customer production data to obtain board order information, identifying the batch, order, and package. After the boards are delivered to the warehouse, sensors and PLC programs control automatic barcode scanners to transmit the scanned data to the MES information system. The system then interacts with customer production data to obtain board information. MES uses our algorithm to locate the storage position in the automated warehouse and feeds the information back to the PLC. The PLC drives the conveyor line to deliver the boards to the corresponding sorting location. Robots place the boards into the designated storage locations according to the packing order. Once a package of an order is complete, the information system interacts with the system, and the outbound robot arranges the boards according to the packing rules and places them on the conveyor line. The conveyor line delivers the boards to the packing station. MES monitors the entire data flow, and the PLC and robot programs drive the machines to perform actions, sorting unordered boards into the warehouse according to the order and then shipping them out in layers according to the packing order.

[0024] In addition, all other components of the device are modularly designed and assembled, and key components have undergone durability testing, ensuring high reliability and low maintenance costs. Furthermore, the system is equipped with a data recording function, which can track the sorting process, identify and handle long-term inactive panels, avoid inventory backlog and order accumulation, and provide data analysis and decision support for enterprises.

[0025] Working Principle: First, the entire device mainly consists of two parts: a transport component 2 for sorting and a double-headed gantry mechanical component 3, as well as a storage flat warehouse component 1. The sorting section has a set of robotic arms at the inbound and outbound positions of the transport component 2. The gripping parts of the robotic arms are assembled in a gantry frame manner. Picking and placing are accomplished by vacuum suction using a suction pump 315 and clamping by a first clamping plate 311 and a second clamping plate 314. This double-fixing method ensures greater safety and reliability. The movement of the gripping parts is primarily driven by the change in magnetic force on the magnetic rails of the magnetic double-headed gantry frame 301, which moves the support frame 302 horizontally. Then, the transmission motor 303 drives the transmission gear 305 to rotate, thereby driving the support side plate 308 to move up and down. Then, the first clamping plate 311 extends and the second clamping plate 314 moves, driving the clamping part to move left and right on the production line, thus realizing the movement of the x, y, and z axes in all directions. In addition, the storage flat warehouse component 1 adopts a standardized structure. The whole equipment can be modularly combined in groups to adapt to different production storage volumes and meet production needs. The entire sorting process is processed and analyzed by the MES information system, and the PLC drives the machine to perform actions. MES (Manufacturing Execution System) integrates with customer production data to obtain board order information, identifying the batch, order, and package. After the boards are delivered to the automated warehouse, sensors, in conjunction with a PLC program, control an automatic barcode scanner to transmit the scanned data to the MES information system. The system then interacts with the customer's production data to obtain board information. MES uses our algorithm to locate the storage position in the automated warehouse and feeds this information back to the PLC. The PLC drives the conveyor line to deliver the boards to the corresponding sorting location. Robots then place the boards into the designated storage locations according to the packing order. Once a package of an order is complete, the information system provides data exchange. The outbound robot arranges the boards in the correct order according to the packaging rules and places them on the conveyor line. The conveyor line then delivers the boards to the packaging station. The MES monitors the entire data flow, and the PLC and robot program drive the machine to perform actions, sorting the disordered boards into the warehouse according to the order and then shipping them out in layers according to the packaging order. In addition, other components of the device adopt modular design and assembly, and key components have undergone durability testing, ensuring high reliability and low maintenance costs. Furthermore, the system is equipped with a data recording function, which can track the sorting process, identify and handle boards that have not been used for a long time, avoid inventory backlog and order accumulation, and provide data analysis and decision support for enterprises.

[0026] Then, using the standard three-dimensional storage method adopted by the flat warehouse component 1, the sorting three-dimensional flat warehouse can be customized according to different application scenarios, adapting to different sizes, weights, and types, and flexibly adapting to various complex spaces in the factory. Specifically, it is assembled by horizontal warehouse panels 109 and multi-fold steel columns 105. Different sizes can be assembled to form different flat warehouses. This device uses ten multi-fold steel columns 105 to form the flat warehouse. The side of the flat warehouse is equipped with diagonal horizontal bracing 108. The contractor can design the horizontal bracing specifications and installation angle according to the racking industry standard. The interior is composed of sixty horizontal warehouse panels 109 with a size of 3369.6mm. Warehouses 101 (Area A), 102 (Breaks B), and 104 (Dreams D) are 3369.6mm wide. Additionally, twenty warehouses 103 (Creams D) with a width of 4489.6mm are used to form warehouse 103 (Creams D) with a width of 4489.6mm. Machine feet 106 are installed at the bottom of multi-fold steel columns 105 and fixed to the factory floor via pre-drilled holes 107 for expansion bolts. Furthermore, each floor of warehouses 101, 102, 103, and 104 requires identification signs on both sides to indicate the floor number; for example: A-1 (first floor of Area A), B-3 (third floor of Area B).

[0027] Finally, the transport component 2 adopts a modular storage design, with each storage location operating independently without affecting others. In addition, the first dual-power lifting and transfer 202 and the second dual-power lifting and transfer 203 are used for diversion, employing a double-layer conveyor system to separate the inbound and outbound panels, improving sorting efficiency. Furthermore, the double-layer conveyor system can support uninterrupted production, ensuring real-time supply of panels during production and avoiding production interruptions. Furthermore, the sorting method of transport component 2 and the dual-head gantry mechanical component 3 work together to enable the inbound storage strategy of palletizing according to the same order and package, and the outbound grabbing strategy of grabbing the entire layer of the same package, which improves the efficiency of inbound and outbound operations. In operation, the dual-head gantry mechanical component 3 first receives the inbound signal, then enters the board information, locks the storage location in advance, and when the board arrives at the designated inbound position, the gantry robot arrives at the waiting position, lifts and transfers the board to the horizontal storage plate 109, the gantry robot picks up the board from the horizontal storage plate 109, transfers the board, and moves it to the designated position for palletizing and storage, and then returns to the board picking position. When the dual-head gantry mechanical component 3 receives the outbound instruction, it arrives at the designated outbound board position, determines the number of rows of boards to be retrieved, retrieves the required boards, moves them to the designated outbound position, and releases the boards according to the release logic, first releasing the first row and then the second row, completing the board release. The intelligent control system adopted by transport component 2 realizes intelligent path planning and sorting of boards according to the scheduling system, improving sorting accuracy and operation efficiency.

[0028] Finally, the dual-head gantry mechanical component 3 enables the independent gantry robot design for the transport component 2 to enter and exit the warehouse, reducing manual handling, increasing the efficiency of entering and exiting the warehouse, and the contactless design is more convenient, improving the efficiency and accuracy of panel management. The drive motor 303 is started by an external power supply. The drive motor 303 drives the drive gear 305 to rotate through the drive rod 304. The forward and reverse rotation of the drive gear 305 drives the drive chain 306 to extend and retract. The drive chain 306 raises and lowers, causing the support side plate 308 to move up and down. The limit slider 307 slides on the support frame 302 to achieve the limiting function. The telescopic motor 310 is started to push the first clamping plate 311 to move. The rotary motor 309 rotates and drives the drive track 312 to circulate through the transmission. The movement of the drive track 312 drives the second clamping plate 314 to move. The surfaces of the second clamping plate 314 and the first clamping plate 311 opposite each other are provided with protrusions to increase the friction during clamping. The relative movement of the second clamping plate 314 and the first clamping plate 311 clamps the plate sample 4. The gantry mechanical component 3 adopts a stable gantry structure with strong load-bearing capacity and high safety, which is suitable for long-term uninterrupted repetitive operation.

[0029] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Therefore, the invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A gantry sorting system for slab products, comprising slab samples, characterized in that: The plate-type sample is placed inside the flat storage assembly, and there are two sets of flat storage assemblies. A transport assembly is installed between the two sets of flat storage assemblies. A double-headed gantry mechanical assembly is installed in the middle of the transport assembly. The transport assembly and the double-headed gantry mechanical assembly work together to sort the plates. The transport component includes a feeding roller conveyor, one side of which is provided with a first dual-power lifting and transfer device, and one end of the first dual-power lifting and transfer device is equipped with a second dual-power lifting and transfer device. The first dual-power lifting and transfer device and the second dual-power lifting and transfer device are used to sort and separate plate samples. The double-headed gantry mechanical component includes a magnetic double-headed gantry frame, both sides of which are equipped with support frames, and a drive motor is installed on one side of the top of the support frame. The drive motor clamps the plate samples through transmission. Both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry are equipped with magnetic slide rails, and both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry are equipped with support frames. The support frames slide within the magnetic slide rails on both sides of the magnetic double-headed gantry. The output end of the drive motor is equipped with a drive rod, and a drive gear is installed on one side of the drive rod. A drive gear chain is connected to the surface of the drive gear, and a support side plate is connected to the bottom end of the drive gear chain. The supporting side plate has a hollow frame shape at the bottom. Limiting sliders are installed on both sides of the supporting side plate near the support frame, and the limiting sliders are sleeved on the support rods on both sides of the support frame and slidably connected to them. A telescopic motor is installed on the side of the supporting side plate near the support frame, and a first clamping plate is installed at the output end of the telescopic motor. The first clamping plate is an arc-shaped pressure plate, and a protrusion is provided on the side of the first clamping plate near the plate sample. Rotary motors are installed on both sides of the telescopic motor, and transmission rollers are installed at the output ends of the rotary motors. The surfaces of the transmission rollers are in contact with and connected to the transmission tracks, and drive them. There are two sets of transmission rollers. One set of transmission rollers is installed at the output end of the rotary motor, and the other set of transmission rollers is installed at the end of the support side plate away from the rotary motor. There are two sets of transmission tracks, and a second clamping plate is installed between the two sets of transmission tracks. The second clamping plate is an arc-shaped pressure plate, and the side of the second clamping plate near the plate sample has protrusions.

2. The gantry sorting system for plate-type products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flat warehouse assembly includes flat warehouses in areas A, B, C, and D. Multi-fold steel columns are installed between these flat warehouses, with ten sets of these columns. A horizontal warehouse panel is installed between two sets of these columns, and the horizontal warehouse panel has standard components of different sizes. The width of the flat warehouses in areas A, B, C, and D can be adjusted according to the width of the horizontal warehouse panel. The horizontal storage panels are provided in multiple sets, and the multiple sets of horizontal storage panels are installed at equal intervals on both sides of the multi-fold steel column.

3. A gantry sorting system for plate-type products according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom end of the multi-fold steel column is equipped with a foot, and the foot has an L-shaped irregular shape. The bottom end of the foot is embedded with a pre-drilled hole for expansion bolts. The two ends of the multi-fold steel column are equipped with diagonal bracing.

4. A gantry sorting system for slab products according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first dual-power lifting and transferring device and the second dual-power lifting and transferring device are both equipped with an inlet position at the end away from the feeding roller line. The end of the inlet position away from the first dual-power lifting and transferring device and the second dual-power lifting and transferring device is equipped with a bidirectional storage position. The end of the bidirectional storage position away from the inlet position is equipped with an outlet position. A thin retaining edge is installed on one side of the outlet position, the bidirectional storage position and the inlet position.

5. A gantry sorting system for slab products according to claim 4, characterized in that: The outgoing position is provided in two sets. The two sets of outgoing positions are equipped with a feeding roller line at the end away from the bidirectional storage position, and the feeding roller line is installed between the two sets of outgoing positions. The side of the outgoing position close to the feeding roller line is equipped with a lateral movable barrier, and thin barriers are installed on both sides of the feeding roller line. The side of the outgoing position away from the feeding roller line is equipped with a second protective cover.

6. A gantry sorting system for plate-type products according to claim 3, characterized in that: The machine feet are provided with adjustment grooves, which extend vertically and correspond to positioning holes opened along the height of the multi-fold steel column. The machine feet are fixed at different height positions of the multi-fold steel column by passing a pin through the adjustment groove and the positioning hole.

7. A gantry sorting system for slab products according to claim 1, characterized in that: Suction pumps are installed on both sides of the support side plate.

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