Sorting unit and sorting transport line

Abstract

The invention relates to a sorting unit and a sorting conveying line, the sorting unit comprises a rack, a first clutch device and a first sorting platform, the first sorting platform is rotatably arranged on the rack, and the first clutch device is arranged in a first assembling cavity so that the first clutch device can be embedded in the outline of the rack; the sorting unit further comprises a first rotating shaft, the first rotating shaft is directly or indirectly rotationally connected to the frame body, and the sorting unit has the beneficial effects that the first assembly cavity can effectively protect the first clutch device, and normal operation of the first clutch device cannot be affected; due to the arrangement of the first assembly cavity, the first clutch device can be embedded in the outline of the rack, so that the first clutch device does not influence the height layout of the rack; and the sorting unit is ingeniously used as a component of the first assembly cavity, so that the sorting unit is not bloated, and the structural compactness and attractiveness of the sorting unit are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of express delivery sorting, and in particular to a sorting unit and a sorting transport line.

[0002] This case claims priority information for an invention with an application date of October 24, 2023, application number 202322853896.5 and the name of the invention being “Sorting unit and sorting transport line”. Background Art

[0003] The sorting unit is a logistics sorting device. The execution device of the sorting unit is the first sorting platform. The first sorting platform is often configured as an electric drive type. It includes a motor, two rollers, and a belt provided for linking the two rollers. The motor drives one roller to operate. Since the sorting unit needs to operate for a long time, the motor will be easily damaged after a long period of operation. This makes it difficult to reduce the maintenance frequency of the first sorting platform, which also reduces the express sorting efficiency.

[0004] Therefore, when the sorting unit is running, the operation of the sorting platform can be controlled by a mechanical structure in conjunction with a clutch device. However, the clutch device is often set to be exposed. Express parcels falling on the sorting platform and the impact received by the sorting unit during operation all pose a risk of damaging the clutch device. Once the clutch device is damaged, the sorting platform will immediately fail, and staff will be unable to shut it down for maintenance, which reduces the efficiency of express sorting.

[0005] In addition, the exposed clutch device will also occupy a part of the space outside the frame of the sorting unit, which will affect the upper bag platform and the lower bag grid, and thus affect the utilization rate of the site where the sorting unit is located. Summary of the Invention

[0006] (1) Technical issues to be resolved

[0007] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, the present invention provides a sorting unit and a sorting transport line, which solve the technical problems in the prior art that the first clutch device is set to be exposed, and the express delivery falling on the first sorting platform and the impact received by the sorting unit during operation both pose a risk of damaging the first clutch device. After the first clutch device is damaged, the first sorting platform will immediately fail, and the staff shall not be able to shut it down for maintenance, which reduces the express delivery sorting efficiency. In addition, the exposed first clutch device will also occupy a part of the space outside the frame of the sorting unit, affecting the upper package platform and the lower package grid, and further affecting the utilization rate of the site where the sorting unit is located.

[0008] (2) Technical solution

[0009] In order to achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by the present invention include:

[0010] In a first aspect, the present invention provides a sorting unit, which is capable of operating along its own length direction. The sorting unit includes a frame, a first clutch device, and a first sorting platform. The first sorting platform is rotatably provided on the frame and is capable of operating along the width direction of the sorting unit. A first assembly cavity with an open lower side is formed between the frame and the first sorting platform. The first clutch device is provided in the first assembly cavity so that the first clutch device is embedded in the outline of the frame. The sorting unit also includes a first rotating shaft, which is rotatably connected to the frame and extends along the width direction of the sorting unit and extends to the first assembly cavity. The first assembly cavity is arranged along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft. The axis of the first rotating shaft extends along the width direction of the sorting unit.

[0011] In one technical solution of the present invention, the frame includes a main frame, a first connecting member, a second connecting member and a third connecting member. The first connecting member and the third connecting member both extend along the width direction of the sorting unit and are both connected to the main frame. The second connecting member extends along the length direction of the main frame and connects the first connecting member and the third connecting member. The first connecting member, the second connecting member, the third connecting member and the main frame form a frame. The first sorting platform blocks the top opening of the frame to form a first assembly cavity. The first rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the main frame.

[0012] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit also includes a first driving wheel connected to both ends of the first rotating shaft, and a second rotating shaft rotatably connected to the frame and coaxial with the first rotating shaft, the first driving wheel can support the frame by supporting the first rotating shaft; the first clutch device includes a torque input part, a support part and a torque output part, the torque input part is connected to the first rotating shaft or the first driving wheel, the support part is connected to the frame, and the torque output part is connected to the second rotating shaft; the first clutch device can disconnect or combine the drive connection relationship between the first rotating shaft and the second rotating shaft; the second rotating shaft maintains a drive connection with the first sorting platform.

[0013] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit further includes a second sorting platform rotatably arranged on the frame, the second sorting platform is vertically stacked with the first sorting platform, and is farther away from the first rotating shaft than the first sorting platform.

[0014] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit further includes a third rotating shaft and a fourth rotating shaft connected to the frame and coaxially, and the third rotating shaft is parallel to the axis of the first rotating shaft and / or the second rotating shaft; the sorting unit further includes a second clutch device, and the second clutch device has the same structure as the first clutch device.

[0015] In a technical solution of the present invention, the second rotating shaft and the fourth rotating shaft are provided as two respectively located at the ends of the first rotating shaft and the third rotating shaft, and the first clutch device and the second clutch device are provided as two groups corresponding to the second rotating shaft and the fourth rotating shaft.

[0016] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit further includes a first transmission device and a second transmission device to respectively establish a driving connection relationship between the second rotating shaft and the first sorting platform, and between the fourth rotating shaft and the second sorting platform; the first transmission device and the second transmission device are also provided in two groups to respectively establish a driving connection relationship between the corresponding second rotating shaft and the first sorting platform, and between the corresponding fourth rotating shaft and the second sorting platform; the torque output directions of the two groups of first transmission devices are opposite, and the torque output directions of the two groups of second transmission devices are also opposite, so that the first sorting platform and the second sorting platform can both run in the forward direction and in the reverse direction.

[0017] In one technical solution of the present invention, the first transmission device and the second transmission device both include a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly that are driven and connected to each other, the first transmission assembly can change the output direction of the torque, and the second transmission assembly can transmit the torque in parallel; the first transmission assembly includes a bevel gear transmission assembly, and the second transmission assembly includes one of a sprocket chain transmission assembly and a belt transmission assembly.

[0018] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit further includes second drive wheels connected to both ends of the third rotating shaft, the second drive wheels being capable of supporting the frame by supporting the third rotating shaft; a torque input portion of the second clutch device is connected to the third rotating shaft or the second drive wheel, a support portion of the second clutch device is connected to the frame, and a torque output portion of the second clutch device is connected to the fourth rotating shaft;

[0019] The second driving wheel and the second clutch device are located in a second assembly cavity having the same structure as the first assembly cavity.

[0020] In one technical solution of the present invention, the torque input portion of the second clutch device is connected to the third rotating shaft, the support portion of the second clutch device is connected to the frame, and the torque output portion of the second clutch device is connected to the fourth rotating shaft; the sorting unit also includes a third transmission device, and the third rotating shaft and the first rotating shaft are drivenly connected via the third transmission device; the third transmission device includes one of a synchronous belt transmission assembly, a sprocket chain transmission assembly, a gear transmission assembly, and a belt transmission assembly.

[0021] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit further includes two groups of sleeves, both of which are connected to the frame, and the two groups of sleeves are arranged in parallel, and the first rotating shaft and the third rotating shaft are rotatably connected to the corresponding sleeves.

[0022] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting unit further includes casters, which are vertically hinged to the frame and can support the frame.

[0023] In a second aspect, the present invention provides a sorting and transporting line, comprising a line body and the sorting units according to any of the above technical solutions, wherein a plurality of sorting units are connected end to end and run along the line body.

[0024] In one technical solution of the present invention, the line forms a horizontal closed loop, and multiple sorting units connected end to end form a sorting assembly; the multiple sorting assemblies are hinged end to end along a vertical axis and then run along the line.

[0025] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting and transporting line further includes a linear motor device, which includes a moving part and a fixed part. The fixed part is arranged on the line body; the moving part is arranged on the frame.

[0026] In one technical solution of the present invention, a storage cavity capable of arranging a control system is provided in the rack.

[0027] In one technical solution of the present invention, connection holes for arranging wiring harnesses are provided on the front and rear sides of the rack.

[0028] (3) Beneficial effects

[0029] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows: a first assembly cavity is formed between the frame and the first sorting platform, and the first assembly cavity can effectively protect the first clutch device without affecting the normal operation of the first clutch device;

[0030] Due to the provision of the first assembly cavity, the first clutch device can be embedded in the outline of the frame, so the first clutch device will not affect the height layout of the frame.

[0031] At the same time, one side opening of the first assembly cavity is shielded by the first sorting platform. The first sorting platform itself has a requirement for its own extension length along the width direction of the sorting unit. Therefore, even if the provision of the first assembly cavity and the first clutch device causes the size of the frame along the width direction of the sorting unit to increase, it will not protrude beyond the vertical projection outline of the first sorting platform. Therefore, the first clutch device will not affect the overall layout of the sorting unit.

[0032] Since the first assembly cavity is entirely embedded in the outline of the frame, the sorting unit is cleverly used as a component of the first assembly cavity. Therefore, after the first clutch device is assembled, it will not occupy space outward in the width direction of the sorting unit, nor will it occupy space in the height direction of the sorting unit, nor will it occupy space in the length direction of the sorting unit. Therefore, it will not make the sorting unit appear bloated, which is conducive to improving the structural compactness and aesthetics of the sorting unit, and will not affect the upper packaging platform and lower packaging grid of the sorting unit, thereby not reducing the utilization rate of the site where the sorting unit is located. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Figure 1This is one of the structural diagrams of the single-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 2 This is the second structural diagram of the single-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 3 This is the third structural diagram of the single-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 4 This is the fourth structural diagram of the single-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 5 This is the fifth structural diagram of the single-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 6 This is one of the structural diagrams of the double-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0039] Figure 7 This is the second structural diagram of the double-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0040] Figure 8 Schematic diagram of the right side structure of the double-layer sorting unit of the present invention;

[0041] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the top view of the sorting and transporting line of the present invention;

[0042] Figure 10 For the present invention Figure 9 Schematic diagram of the locally enlarged structure at T in the middle.

[0043] [Description of Reference Numerals]

[0044] Ⅰ: Sorting unit;

[0045] 1: Frame; 101: Main frame; 102: First connecting member; 103: Second connecting member; 104: Third connecting member;

[0046] 2: first clutch device; 21: torque input part; 22: support part;

[0047] 3: The first sorting platform;

[0048] A: first assembly cavity;

[0049] 4: first rotating shaft;

[0050] 5: first driving wheel;

[0051] 6: Second rotating shaft;

[0052] 7: The second sorting platform;

[0053] 8: third transmission device;

[0054] 9: the third axis;

[0055] 10: fourth axis;

[0056] 11: second clutch device;

[0057] 12: first transmission device;

[0058] 13: second transmission device;

[0059] 14: sleeve;

[0060] 15: casters;

[0061] Ⅱ: Linear body; B: Moving part;

[0062] Q: Connecting hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0063] In order to better explain the present invention, so as to facilitate understanding, the following Figure 1-10 , the present invention is described in detail through specific implementation methods. Figure 4 The orientation is referenced.

[0064] Example 1:

[0065] Reference Figure 1-Figure 5 An embodiment of the present invention provides a sorting unit I, which can run along its own length direction. The sorting unit I includes a frame 1, a first clutch device 2 and a first sorting platform 3. The first sorting platform 3 is rotatably provided on the frame 1; a first assembly cavity A with an open lower side is formed between the frame 1 and the first sorting platform 3, and the first clutch device 2 is provided in the first assembly cavity A so that the first clutch device 2 is embedded in the outline of the frame 1; the sorting unit I also includes a first rotating shaft 4, which is rotatably connected to the frame 1 and extends along the width direction of the sorting unit I and extends to the first assembly cavity A. The first assembly cavity A is arranged along the axial direction of the first rotating shaft 4, and the axis of the first rotating shaft 4 extends along the width direction of the sorting unit I.

[0066] The length direction is Figure 1 The X direction in the width direction is Figure 1 The Y direction in the height direction is Figure 1 The Z direction in .

[0067] In this embodiment, a first assembly cavity A is formed between the rack 1 and the first sorting platform 3. The first assembly cavity A can effectively protect the first clutch device 2 without affecting the normal operation of the first clutch device 2.

[0068] Due to the provision of the first assembly cavity A, the first clutch device 2 can be embedded in the outline of the frame 1 , so the first clutch device 2 will not affect the height layout of the frame 1 .

[0069] At the same time, one side opening of the first assembly chamber A is shielded by the first sorting platform 3. The first sorting platform 3 itself has a requirement for its own extension length along the width direction of the sorting unit I. Therefore, even if the provision of the first assembly chamber A and the first clutch device 2 causes the size of the frame 1 along the width direction of the sorting unit I to increase, it will not protrude beyond the vertical projection outline of the first sorting platform 3. Therefore, the first clutch device 2 will not affect the overall layout of the sorting unit I.

[0070] Since the first assembly cavity A is entirely embedded in the outline of the frame 1, the sorting unit I is cleverly utilized as a component of the first assembly cavity A. Therefore, after the first clutch device 2 is assembled, it will not occupy space outward in the width direction of the sorting unit I, nor will it occupy space in the height direction of the sorting unit I, nor will it occupy space in the length direction of the sorting unit I. Therefore, the sorting unit I will not appear bloated, which is conducive to improving the structural compactness and aesthetics of the sorting unit I, and will not affect the upper packaging platform and the lower packaging grid of the sorting unit I, thereby not reducing the utilization rate of the site where the sorting unit I is located.

[0071] In this embodiment, the frame 1 includes a main frame 101, a first connecting member 102, a second connecting member 103 and a third connecting member 104. The first connecting member 102 and the third connecting member 104 both extend along the width direction of the sorting unit I and are both connected to the main frame 101. The second connecting member 103 extends along the length direction of the main frame 101 and connects the first connecting member 102 and the third connecting member 104. The first connecting member 102, the second connecting member 103, the third connecting member 104 and the main frame 101 form a frame. The first sorting platform 3 blocks the top opening of the frame to form a first assembly cavity A. The first rotating shaft 4 is rotatably connected to the main frame 101.

[0072] In this embodiment, the first connecting member 102, the second connecting member 103, the third connecting member 104 and the main frame 101 together form a frame-like structure. The top of the frame is shielded by the first sorting platform 3 to form a first assembly cavity A. Such an arrangement can ensure that no additional unnecessary components are included in the frame 1 under the premise of forming the first assembly cavity A, which is beneficial to reducing the curb weight of the frame 1 and further conducive to achieving lightweight sorting unit I.

[0073] Specifically, the main frame 101 can be set to a rectangular shell shape to facilitate the setting of the first rotating shaft 4, the first connecting member 102 and the second connecting member 103 can be set to a plate shape, and the third connecting member 104 can be set to a rod connected to the main frame 101, and multiple rods form a side wall of the first assembly cavity A.

[0074] In this embodiment, the sorting unit I also includes a first driving wheel 5 connected to both ends of the first rotating shaft 4, and a second rotating shaft 6 rotatably connected to the frame 1 and coaxial with the first rotating shaft 4. The first driving wheel 5 can support the frame 1 by supporting the first rotating shaft 4; the first clutch device 2 includes a torque input part 21, a support part 22 and a torque output part, the torque input part 21 is connected to the first rotating shaft 4 or the first driving wheel 5, the support part 22 is connected to the frame 1, and the torque output part is connected to the second rotating shaft 6; the first clutch device 2 can disconnect or connect the drive connection relationship between the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 6; the second rotating shaft 6 maintains a drive connection with the first sorting platform 3.

[0075] In this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 4 can serve as the supporting shaft of the frame 1, and the first driving wheel 5 can be frictionally rotated when the sorting unit I is in operation. Moreover, since the torque input portion 21 of the first clutch device 2 is connected to the first rotating shaft 4 or the first driving wheel 5, and the first rotating shaft 4 serves as a load-bearing shaft, the first rotating shaft 4 is allowed to bear a larger torque. When the load on the first sorting platform 3 is large, the first rotating shaft 4 will not be deformed, and the first clutch device 2 can still maintain reliable and stable operation.

[0076] The support portion 22 is supported on the frame 1 , such as on the second connecting member 103 . A groove can be provided on the plate-shaped second connecting member 103 so that the support portion 22 is connected to the groove.

[0077] This technical solution integrates the load-bearing shaft of the sorting unit I and the torque input shaft of the first clutch device 2 into the first rotating shaft 4, thereby further improving the structural compactness of the sorting unit I and reducing the overall cost of the sorting unit I.

[0078] The second rotating shaft 6 can be configured to be rotatably connected to the second connecting member 103. The first clutch device 2 is used to disconnect or connect the driving connection between the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 6. When the first clutch device 2 is switched to the closed state, the second rotating shaft 6 can operate in conjunction with the first rotating shaft 4, and thus can drive the first sorting platform 3 to operate through the second rotating shaft 6; when the first clutch device 2 is switched to the disconnected state, the torque transmission between the second rotating shaft 6 and the first rotating shaft 4 is disconnected, and the first sorting platform 3 will stop operating.

[0079] The second rotating shaft 6 is rotatably connected to the frame 1 and maintains a driving connection with the first sorting platform 3. The first clutch device 2 can switch between an engaged state in which the driving connection between the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 6 is established, and a disengaged state in which the driving connection between the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 6 is disconnected, thereby operating or stopping the first sorting platform 3.

[0080] By controlling the working timing and working duration of the first clutch device 2 , the operating state of the first sorting platform 3 can be controlled.

[0081] The sorting unit I further includes casters 15 , which are vertically hinged to the frame 1 and can support the frame 1 .

[0082] In this embodiment, the sorting unit I can be supported not only by the first driving wheel 5 but also by the casters 15. The two can be arranged to play a supporting role at the same time, or the sorting unit I can be supported by the first driving wheel 5 in the sorting interval of the sorting unit I and supported by the casters 15 in the non-sorting interval of the sorting unit I.

[0083] In this embodiment, the caster 15 is configured to be vertically rotatable in order to enable the caster 15 to match the turning conditions of the sorting unit I. In most cases, when the sorting unit I has a sorting demand, the sorting unit I runs in a straight line. Therefore, when the sorting unit I has an operation demand, the sorting unit I is supported by the first drive wheel 5, and when the sorting unit I has no operation demand, the sorting unit I is supported by the caster 15. This can reduce the wear of the first drive wheel 5 and increase the service life of the first drive wheel 5.

[0084] Specifically, the first driving wheel 5 and the caster 15 are both configured as rubber-coated wheels.

[0085] More specifically, the first driving wheel 5 can be configured as a polylactone rubber-coated wheel, and the caster 15 can be configured as a polyurethane rubber-coated wheel.

[0086] Example 2:

[0087] Reference Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 In addition to all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention further have the following technical solutions:

[0088] The sorting unit I further includes a second sorting platform 7 rotatably arranged on the frame 1 . The second sorting platform 7 is vertically stacked with the first sorting platform 3 and is further away from the first rotating shaft 4 than the first sorting platform 3 .

[0089] In this embodiment, the second sorting platform 7 is vertically stacked above the first sorting platform 3, and a certain distance is reserved between the two to ensure that the first sorting platform 3 has sufficient transportation space.

[0090] The second sorting platform 7 and the first sorting platform 3 are configured to have the same structure. Both the first sorting platform 3 and the second sorting platform 7 are supported on the first connecting member 102, such as by bolt connection.

[0091] By setting up an additional second sorting platform 7, the sorting efficiency of the sorting unit I can be increased exponentially, thereby reducing the sorting cost of express delivery.

[0092] Furthermore, since the first sorting platform 3 and the second sorting platform 7 are independent of each other, they can independently perform express sorting operations, which makes the use flexibility of the sorting unit I better.

[0093] The sorting unit I also includes a third rotating shaft 9 and a fourth rotating shaft 10 connected to the frame 1 and coaxially, and the third rotating shaft 9 is parallel to the axis of the first rotating shaft 4 and / or the second rotating shaft 6; the sorting unit I also includes a second clutch device 11, and the second clutch device 11 has the same structure as the first clutch device 2.

[0094] In this embodiment, the second sorting platform 7 adopts the same control method as the first sorting platform 3, that is, the operating state of the second sorting platform 7 is controlled by controlling the state of the second clutch device 11. This improves the integrity of the sorting unit I and the versatility of its parts, thereby reducing the procurement and assembly costs of the sorting unit I, thereby reducing the overall cost of the sorting unit I.

[0095] The second rotating shaft 6 and the fourth rotating shaft 10 are provided as two respectively located at the two ends of the first rotating shaft 4 and the third rotating shaft 9 , and the first clutch device 2 and the second clutch device 11 are provided as two groups corresponding to the second rotating shaft 6 and the fourth rotating shaft 10 .

[0096] In this embodiment, the sorting unit I further includes a first transmission device 12 and a second transmission device 13, which respectively establish a driving connection relationship between the second rotating shaft 6 and the first sorting platform 3, and between the fourth rotating shaft 10 and the second sorting platform 7. The first transmission device 12 and the second transmission device 13 are also provided in two groups, which respectively establish a driving connection relationship between the corresponding second rotating shaft 6 and the first sorting platform 3, and between the corresponding fourth rotating shaft 10 and the second sorting platform 7. The torque output directions of the two groups of first transmission devices 12 are opposite, and the torque output directions of the two groups of second transmission devices 13 are also opposite, so that the first sorting platform 3 and the second sorting platform 7 can both operate in the forward direction and the reverse direction.

[0097] In this embodiment, the first sorting platform 3 corresponds to two sets of first clutch devices 2 , and the second sorting platform 7 also corresponds to two sets of second clutch devices 11 .

[0098] When one first clutch device 2 is closed, the first sorting platform 3 can rotate forward, and when the other first clutch device 2 is closed, the first sorting platform 3 can rotate reverse.

[0099] When one second clutch device 11 is closed, the second sorting platform 7 can rotate forward, and when the other second clutch device 11 is closed, the second sorting platform 7 can rotate reversely.

[0100] The first clutch device 2 and the second clutch device 11 are independent of each other, and their working states will not be affected by each other, thereby ensuring the flexibility and reliability of the sorting unit I.

[0101] The first clutch device 2 and the second clutch device 11 are arranged at both ends of the first rotating shaft 4 and the third rotating shaft 9 respectively. The second rotating shaft 6 is supported on the second connecting member 103. A mounting plate extends from the first connecting member 102, and the mounting plate is used to support the second sorting platform 7.

[0102] Each pair of coaxial first and second clutch devices 2 and 11 share a first rotating shaft 4 and a third rotating shaft 9. The torque input portions 21 of the two first clutch devices 2 receive torque in the same direction, and the torque input portions 21 of the two second clutch devices 11 also receive torque in the same direction. The torques are then reversed through the corresponding first transmission devices 12, thereby causing the torques output by the two first clutch devices 2 and received by the first sorting platform 3 to rotate in opposite directions. Torques in opposite directions are thus generated, enabling the two first clutch devices 2 to control the forward or reverse rotation of the first sorting platform 3.

[0103] In this embodiment, the first transmission device 12 and the second transmission device 13 both include a first transmission assembly and a second transmission assembly that are driven and connected to each other, the first transmission assembly can change the output direction of the torque, and the second transmission assembly can transmit the torque in parallel; the first transmission assembly includes a bevel gear transmission assembly, and the second transmission assembly includes one of a sprocket chain transmission assembly and a belt transmission assembly.

[0104] By adjusting the meshing direction of the bevel gear assembly, the direction of its output torque can be changed, thereby enabling the first transmission device 12 to achieve the desired torque reversal.

[0105] The bevel gear transmission assembly can be configured as a spiral gear to improve the stability of torque transmission.

[0106] Specifically, both the first transmission device 12 and the second transmission device 13 include two transmission assemblies. One is a bevel gear transmission assembly, which includes bevel gears and an intermediate shaft. The driving bevel gear is connected to the corresponding second rotating shaft 6 or fourth rotating shaft 10, and the intermediate shaft is rotatably connected to the frame 1. The other is a sprocket chain transmission assembly, which transmits the torque of the intermediate shaft to the torque input port of the corresponding first sorting platform 3 or second sorting platform 7.

[0107] The transport directions of the first sorting platform 3 and the second sorting platform 7 are both along the width direction of the sorting unit I. Therefore, the axes of the rollers of the first sorting platform 3 and the second sorting platform 7 extend along the length direction of the sorting unit I. Figure 3 The first transmission device 12 and the second transmission device 13 are arranged in the form of .

[0108] Specifically, the first clutch device 2 and the second clutch device 11 can both be configured as electromagnetic clutches or magnetic powder clutches, which can be powered by a battery provided on the frame 1, or by establishing an electrical connection with an external power grid through brushes and powered by the external power grid.

[0109] By controlling the working timing and working duration of the first clutch device 2 and the second clutch device 11 , the operating states of the first sorting platform 3 and the second sorting platform 7 can be controlled.

[0110] Example 3:

[0111] In addition to all the technical solutions of the above-mentioned embodiment 2, the embodiment of the present invention further has the following technical solutions:

[0112] The sorting unit I also includes a second drive wheel connected to both ends of the third rotating shaft 9, and the second drive wheel can support the frame 1 by supporting the third rotating shaft 9; the torque input part 21 of the second clutch device 11 is connected to the third rotating shaft 9 or the second drive wheel, the support part 22 of the second clutch device 11 is connected to the frame 1, and the torque output part of the second clutch device 11 is connected to the fourth rotating shaft 10; the second drive wheel and the second clutch device 11 are located in a second assembly cavity with the same structure as the first assembly cavity A.

[0113] In this embodiment, the third rotating shaft 9 is arranged horizontally relative to the first rotating shaft 4, that is, the third rotating shaft 9 and the first rotating shaft 4 are in the same horizontal plane, and the third rotating shaft 9 adopts the same form as the first rotating shaft 4 to obtain the initial torque. The third rotating shaft 9 can also serve as the support shaft of the frame 1, and the second driving wheel can be frictionally rotated when the sorting unit I is running.

[0114] Specifically, the second drive wheel has the same structure as the first drive wheel 5, and the tangents of all the first drive wheels 5 and all the second drive wheels are in the same horizontal plane, so as to ensure that all the first drive wheels 5 and all the second drive wheels can operate by rubbing against the same plane, and the second drive wheel and the second clutch device 11 are located in the second assembly cavity with the same structure A as the first assembly cavity, which can also ensure the structural compactness of the sorting unit I.

[0115] More specifically, the second assembly cavity with the same structure defined in this embodiment can be understood as a symmetrical structure of the first assembly cavity, with the axis of symmetry being the center line of the length direction of the main frame 101. The second assembly cavity and the first assembly cavity A share a main frame to form a side wall of the cavity, and the accompanying drawings will not provide detailed description.

[0116] Example 4:

[0117] Reference Figure 6 、 Figure 7 and Figure 8 In addition to all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, embodiment 2 of the present invention further has the following technical solutions:

[0118] The torque input portion 21 of the second clutch device 11 is connected to the third rotating shaft 9, the support portion 22 of the second clutch device 11 is connected to the frame 1, and the torque output portion of the second clutch device 11 is connected to the fourth rotating shaft 10; the sorting unit I also includes a third transmission device 8, and the third rotating shaft 9 and the first rotating shaft 4 are drivenly connected through the third transmission device 8; the third transmission device 8 includes one of a synchronous belt drive assembly, a sprocket chain drive assembly, a gear drive assembly and a belt drive assembly.

[0119] The torque of the third rotating shaft 9 comes from the first rotating shaft 4, which can cleverly utilize the distance that must be reserved between the two, thereby improving the structural compactness of the sorting unit I.

[0120] The third transmission device 8 includes one of a synchronous belt transmission assembly, a sprocket chain transmission assembly, a gear transmission assembly and a belt transmission assembly to ensure the stability and reliability of torque transmission between the first rotating shaft 4 and the third rotating shaft 9.

[0121] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 4 and the third rotating shaft 9 are vertically stacked.

[0122] Example 5:

[0123] Reference Figure 1 、 Figure 5 、 Figure 6 and Figure 7 In addition to all the technical solutions of any of the above embodiments, the embodiments of the present invention further have the following technical solutions:

[0124] The sorting unit I further includes two groups of sleeves 14 , both of which are connected to the frame 1 , and the two groups of sleeves 14 are arranged in parallel, and the first rotating shaft 4 and the third rotating shaft 9 are rotatably connected in the corresponding sleeves 14 .

[0125] In this embodiment, the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 6 are rotatably connected in the sleeve 14. During assembly, the sleeve 14 can be assembled to the frame 1, such as the main frame 101. In this way, the frame 1 does not need to be fine-machined for the first rotating shaft 4 and the second rotating shaft 6, as long as it can meet the requirements of installing the sleeve 14. In this way, the overall cost of the sorting unit I can be reduced.

[0126] Specifically, when the third rotating shaft 9 adopts the arrangement form in Example 3, the two sleeves 14 are both installed on the main frame.

[0127] When the third rotating shaft 9 adopts the arrangement form of embodiment 4, the sleeve 14 of the first rotating shaft 4 is installed on the main frame 101, a connecting rod extends from the main frame 101, and the sleeve 14 of the second rotating shaft 6 is installed on the connecting rod.

[0128] Example 6:

[0129] Reference Figure 9 and Figure 10 In addition to providing a sorting and transportation line, the embodiment of the present invention includes the sorting unit I in the above-mentioned embodiment 2. After multiple sorting units I are connected end to end, they run along the line body II to improve the continuity of express sorting operations and improve express sorting efficiency.

[0130] Line body II forms a horizontal closed loop, and multiple sorting units I connected end to end form a sorting assembly, so that the sorting planes of all first sorting platforms 3 and all second sorting platforms 7 in one sorting assembly are continuous; multiple sorting assemblies are hinged end to end along the vertical axis and then run along line body II.

[0131] In this technical solution, the sorting planes of the sorting unit I in the sorting assembly are continuous with each other, so that all the sorting planes of each sorting assembly can form an extra-large platform. In this way, the sorting assembly can be used to transport large express parcels, thereby improving the adaptability of the sorting and transportation line to the size of the express parcels.

[0132] Specifically, adjacent sorting units I in a sorting assembly can be connected by bolts, and adjacent sorting assemblies can be connected by spherical bearings.

[0133] More specifically, since the loop line is bound to have curved parts, the number of sorting units I included in the sorting assembly should not be too large to ensure that the first driving wheel 5 in the sorting unit I and the track on the line body II are as consistent as possible, that is, the plane where the first driving wheel 5 rotates is as parallel as possible to the extension plane of the length direction of the line body II.

[0134] In one technical solution of the present invention, the sorting and transporting line further includes a linear motor device, which includes a moving part B and a fixed part. The fixed part is arranged on the line body II; the moving part B is arranged on the frame 1.

[0135] The frame 1 has a storage cavity in which a control system can be arranged. The storage cavity can be formed inside the main frame 101, and the control system is arranged in the storage cavity to further improve the structural compactness of the sorting unit I.

[0136] The front and rear sides of the frame 1 are provided with connection holes for arranging the wiring harness, that is, the front and rear sides of the main frame body 101 are reserved with wiring harness openings for the wiring harness to pass through, which are used to arrange the wiring harness. This wiring harness arrangement can well limit the bending direction and bending formation of the wiring harness when the sorting unit I turns, thereby avoiding the problem of wire breakage caused by large-angle bending of the wiring harness, thereby improving the service life of the wiring harness.

[0137] It can be understood that, except for any conflicting parts, the above-mentioned embodiments 1-5 can be freely combined to form other implementation methods of the present invention.

[0138] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood to indicate or imply relative importance or implicitly specify the number of the technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature specified as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present invention, "plurality" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0139] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "mounted," "connected," "connect," "fixed," etc. should be understood broadly. For example, they may refer to fixed connection, detachable connection, or integration; mechanical connection or electrical connection; direct connection or indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and internal communication between two components or interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention based on specific circumstances.

[0140] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0141] The term "comprise" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, article, or apparatus / device.

[0142] Thus far, the technical solutions of the present invention have been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the scope of protection of the present invention is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principles of the present invention, those skilled in the art may make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after such changes or substitutions will fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting unit, characterized in that: The sorting unit (I) is capable of running along its own length direction, and the sorting unit (I) comprises a frame (1), a first clutch device (2) and a first sorting platform (3), wherein the first sorting platform (3) is rotatably arranged on the frame (1), and the first sorting platform (3) is capable of running along the width direction of the sorting unit; A first assembly cavity (A) with an open lower side is formed between the frame (1) and the first sorting platform (3); the first clutch device (2) is arranged in the first assembly cavity (A), so that the first clutch device (2) is embedded in the outline of the frame (1); The sorting unit (I) further comprises a first rotating shaft (4), which is directly or indirectly connected to the frame (1) in a rotational manner and extends to the first assembly cavity (A), and the axis of the first rotating shaft (4) extends along the width direction of the sorting unit (I); the first assembly cavity (A) is arranged along the axis direction of the first rotating shaft (4).

2. The sorting unit according to claim 1, wherein: The frame (1) comprises a main frame (101), a first connecting member (102), a second connecting member (103) and a third connecting member (104); the first connecting member (102) and the third connecting member (104) both extend along the width direction of the sorting unit (I) and are both connected to the main frame (101); the second connecting member (103) extends along the length direction of the main frame (101) and connects the first connecting member (102) and the third connecting member (104); The first connecting member (102), the second connecting member (103), the third connecting member (104) and the main frame (101) form a frame, and the sorting platform (3) covers the top opening of the frame.

3. The sorting unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sorting unit further comprises a first driving wheel (5), the first driving wheel (5) being connected to the first rotating shaft (4), and the first driving wheel (5) being capable of supporting the frame (1) by supporting the first rotating shaft (4); The first clutch device (2) comprises a torque input portion (21) and a support portion (22), wherein the torque input portion (21) is connected to the first rotating shaft (4) or the driving wheel (5), and the support portion (22) is connected to the frame (1).

4. The sorting unit according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sorting unit further comprises a second rotating shaft (6) rotatably connected to the frame (1), the second rotating shaft (6) being in driving connection with the first sorting platform (3), and the second rotating shaft (6) and the first rotating shaft (4) being coaxially arranged; The first clutch device (2) is capable of switching between a coupled state in which a driving connection relationship between the first rotating shaft (4) and the second rotating shaft (6) is established, and a separated state in which the driving connection relationship between the first rotating shaft (4) and the second rotating shaft (6) is disconnected, thereby enabling the sorting platform (3) to operate or stop operating.

5. The sorting unit according to claim 4, characterized in that: The sorting unit (I) further comprises a second sorting platform (7) rotatably arranged on the frame (1); the second sorting platform (7) is vertically stacked with the first sorting platform (3) and is further away from the first rotating shaft (4) than the first sorting platform (3).

6. The sorting unit according to claim 5, characterized in that: The sorting unit (I) further comprises a third rotating shaft (9) and a fourth rotating shaft (10) connected to the frame (1) and coaxially arranged, wherein the third rotating shaft (9) is parallel to the axis of the first rotating shaft (4) and / or the second rotating shaft (6); The sorting unit (I) further comprises a second clutch device (11), and the second clutch device (11) has the same structure as the first clutch device (2).

7. The sorting unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second rotating shaft (6) and the fourth rotating shaft (10) are provided as two respectively located at the two ends of the first rotating shaft (4) and the third rotating shaft (9), and the first clutch device (2) and the second clutch device (11) are provided as two groups corresponding to the second rotating shaft (6) and the fourth rotating shaft (10).

8. The sorting unit according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sorting unit (I) further comprises a first transmission device (12) and a second transmission device (13) for respectively establishing a driving connection relationship between the second rotating shaft (6) and the first sorting platform (3), and between the fourth rotating shaft (10) and the second sorting platform (7); The first transmission device (12) and the second transmission device (13) are also provided in two groups, so as to respectively establish a driving connection relationship between the corresponding second rotating shaft (6) and the first sorting platform (3), and between the corresponding fourth rotating shaft (10) and the second sorting platform (7); The torque output directions of the two groups of the first transmission devices (12) are opposite, and the torque output directions of the two groups of the second transmission devices (13) are also opposite, so that the first sorting platform (3) and the second sorting platform (7) can both run in the forward direction and in the reverse direction.

9. The sorting unit according to claim 8, characterized in that: The first transmission device (12) and the second transmission device (13) each comprise a first transmission component and a second transmission component that are mutually drive-connected, the first transmission component being capable of changing the output direction of the torque, and the second transmission component being capable of transmitting the torque in parallel; The first transmission assembly includes a bevel gear transmission assembly, and the second transmission assembly includes one of a sprocket chain transmission assembly and a belt transmission assembly.

10. The sorting unit according to claim 6, characterized in that: The sorting unit (I) further includes a second driving wheel connected to both ends of the third rotating shaft (9), and the second driving wheel is capable of supporting the frame (1) by supporting the third rotating shaft (9); The torque input portion (21) of the second clutch device (11) is connected to the third rotating shaft (9) or the second driving wheel, the support portion (22) of the second clutch device (11) is connected to the frame (1), and the torque output portion of the second clutch device (11) is connected to the fourth rotating shaft (10); The second driving wheel and the second clutch device (11) are located in a second assembly cavity having the same structure as the first assembly cavity (A).

11. The sorting unit according to claim 6, wherein: The torque input portion (21) of the second clutch device (11) is connected to the third rotating shaft (9), the support portion (22) of the second clutch device (11) is connected to the frame (1), and the torque output portion of the second clutch device (11) is connected to the fourth rotating shaft (10); The sorting unit (I) further includes a third transmission device (8), and the third rotating shaft (9) and the first rotating shaft (4) are in driving connection via the third transmission device (8); The third transmission device (8) comprises one of a synchronous belt transmission assembly, a sprocket chain transmission assembly, a gear transmission assembly and a belt transmission assembly.

12. The sorting unit according to claim 6, wherein: The sorting unit (I) further comprises two groups of sleeves (14), both of which are connected to the frame (1), and the two groups of sleeves (14) are arranged in parallel, and the first rotating shaft (4) and the third rotating shaft (9) are rotatably connected in the corresponding sleeves (14).

13. The sorting unit according to claim 1, wherein: The sorting unit (I) further comprises a caster (15), wherein the caster (15) is vertically hinged to the frame (1), and the caster (15) is capable of supporting the frame (1).

14. A sorting and transporting line, characterized by: It comprises a line body (II) and a sorting unit (I) as described in any one of claims 1 to 13, wherein a plurality of the sorting units (I) are connected end to end and run along the line body (II).

15. The sorting and transporting line according to claim 14, characterized in that: The line body (II) forms a horizontal closed loop, and a plurality of the sorting units (I) connected end to end form a sorting assembly; the plurality of the sorting assemblies are hinged end to end along a vertical axis and then run along the line body (II).

16. The sorting and transporting line according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that: The sorting and transporting line further comprises a linear motor device, which comprises a moving part (B) and a fixed part, wherein the fixed part is arranged on the line body (II); and the moving part (B) is arranged on the frame (1).

17. The sorting and transporting line according to claim 16, characterized in that: The frame (1) has a storage cavity in which a control system can be arranged.

18. The sorting and transporting line according to claim 17, characterized in that: The front and rear sides of the frame (1) are provided with connection holes for arranging wiring harnesses.

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