Sorting machine and sorting method

Abstract

The embodiment of the invention provides a sorting machine and a sorting method. The sorting machine comprises a track, a traveling frame, a sorting trolley and a driving device. The track is arranged in the article sorting direction, and the track is used for bearing the sorting car and controlling the motion trail of the sorting car; the travelling crane frame is connected with the sorting trolley through a travelling crane frame body, the travelling crane frame body is provided with at least one first travelling wheel and at least one second travelling wheel, the at least one first travelling wheel is located in the first direction of the track, and the at least one second travelling wheel is located in the second direction of the track; the control module is used for controlling the travelling crane frame to clamp the track; and the driving device is connected with the sorting car, and is used for driving the sorting car and the travelling crane frame to move along the arrangement direction of the track and transporting target articles through the sorting car.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The embodiments of this specification relate to the technical field of package sorting, and in particular to a sorting machine and a sorting method. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of the logistics industry and the continuous advancement of automation technology, sorting machines, as equipment widely used in logistics automation, have a stability and efficiency that directly affects the operation and maintenance costs and customer satisfaction in the sorting chain. In actual applications, the operating speed of most sorting machines is relatively low, and the sorting efficiency is insufficient to support the needs of the rapid development of the logistics industry in the future. If the operating speed of the sorting machine is to be increased, the operating stability of the sorting machine needs to be considered. In the existing technology, the sorting machine usually has a curved track structure. When the sorting vehicle on the sorting machine passes through the curved track, there is a reversing action, and the running wheels will switch from clockwise rotation to counterclockwise rotation. During the switching process, the running wheels will generate impact vibrations with the curved track, thereby causing the stability of the entire machine, while reducing the service life of equipment parts, increasing operation and maintenance costs, and limiting operating speed. Therefore, an effective solution is urgently needed to solve the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of this, embodiments of this specification provide a sorting machine. One or more embodiments of this specification also relate to a sorting method, a sorting device, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program product to address technical deficiencies in the prior art.

[0004] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of this specification, there is provided a sorting machine, comprising: Tracks, carriages, sorting vehicles and drive units; The track is arranged along the item sorting direction, and is used to carry the sorting vehicle and control the movement trajectory of the sorting vehicle; The traveling frame is connected to the sorting vehicle through a traveling frame body, and the traveling frame body is provided with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel, wherein the at least one first traveling wheel is located in a first direction of the track, and the at least one second traveling wheel is located in a second direction of the track, and is used to control the traveling frame to clamp the track; The driving device is connected to the sorting vehicle, and is used to drive the sorting vehicle and the traveling frame to move along the track arrangement direction, and to transport the target items through the sorting vehicle.

[0005] According to a second aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a sorting method is provided, which is applied to the above-mentioned sorting machine, comprising: When the target item is transported to the target sorting vehicle on the sorting machine through the bag supply belt, the target slot is determined according to the target sorting task corresponding to the target item; Establishing a sorting binding relationship between the target sorting vehicle and the target slot; When the driving device of the sorting machine drives the target sorting vehicle to move to the target slot, the target sorting vehicle is driven to place the target item into the target slot according to the sorting binding relationship.

[0006] According to a third aspect of the embodiments of this specification, there is provided a sorting device, comprising: The control device is used to store the sorting instructions, and the execution device is used to execute the sorting instructions. When the sorting instructions are executed by the execution device, the sorting machine is controlled to implement the steps of the sorting method.

[0007] According to a fourth aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a computer-readable storage medium is provided, which stores a sorting instruction, and when the instruction is executed by an execution device, the steps of the above-mentioned sorting method are implemented.

[0008] According to a fifth aspect of the embodiments of this specification, a computer program product is provided, comprising a computer program or instructions, which implement the steps of the above-mentioned sorting method when executed by a processor.

[0009] The sorting machine provided in this embodiment may include a track, a traveling frame, a sorting trolley and a driving device in order to improve the sorting speed of the sorting machine while ensuring the operational stability of the sorting machine. The track is arranged along the item sorting direction, and the track is used to carry the sorting trolley and control the movement trajectory of the sorting trolley. The traveling frame may be connected to the sorting trolley through a traveling frame body, wherein the traveling frame body is provided with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel, the at least one first traveling wheel is located in a first direction of the track, and the at least one second traveling wheel is located in a second direction of the track, and is used to control the traveling frame to clamp the track. The driving device is connected to the sorting trolley, and the driving device is used to drive the sorting trolley and the traveling frame to move along the track arrangement direction, and transport the target items through the sorting trolley. By clamping the track by at least one first running wheel and at least one second running wheel, the sorting vehicle does not need to change the running direction of the running wheels when passing through the curved track. Instead, the sorting vehicle passes through the curved track directly by clamping the track, so that the running wheels can always maintain close contact with the track. This can not only ensure the sorting speed, but also ensure stability. By deploying it in logistics sorting scenarios, the efficiency of item sorting can be effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of a sorting machine provided by one embodiment of this specification; Figure 2a This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a sorting machine provided in one embodiment of this specification; Figure 2b This is a schematic diagram of a carriage in a sorting machine provided in one embodiment of this specification; Figure 2c This is a schematic diagram of a track in a sorting machine provided in one embodiment of this specification; Figure 2d is a schematic diagram of a sorting machine in a sorting machine provided in one embodiment of this specification; Figure 3 This is a flow chart of a sorting method provided by one embodiment of this specification; Figure 4 This is a structural block diagram of a sorting device provided by one embodiment of this specification; 100. Sorting machine; 1. Track; 2. Traveling frame; 3. Sorting vehicle; 4. Driving device; 21. Traveling frame body; 211. First traveling wheel; 212. Second traveling wheel; 11. Curved track; 12. Transition straight track; 13. Intermediate straight track; 111. Curved track frame; 121. Sheet metal frame; 122. Straight track square steel; 1211. Inspection port; 22. Guide wheel; 23. Slip bolt; 31. Support panel; 32. Electric roller; 33. Driven roller; 34. Drive; 35. Belt; 36. Secondary plate; 37. Connecting plate. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0011] The following description sets forth many specific details to facilitate a thorough understanding of this specification. However, this specification can be implemented in many other ways than those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar generalizations without violating the scope of this specification. Therefore, this specification is not limited to the specific implementations disclosed below.

[0012] The terms used in one or more embodiments of this specification are for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and are not intended to limit one or more embodiments of this specification. The singular forms "a," "the," and "the" used in one or more embodiments of this specification and the appended claims are also intended to include plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It should also be understood that the term "and / or" used in one or more embodiments of this specification refers to and includes any or all possible combinations of one or more associated listed items.

[0013] It should be understood that although the terms first, second, etc. may be used to describe various information in one or more embodiments of this specification, such information should not be limited to these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of one or more embodiments of this specification, the first may also be referred to as the second, and similarly, the second may also be referred to as the first. Depending on the context, the word "if" as used herein may be interpreted as "at the time of" or "when" or "in response to determining".

[0014] In addition, it should be noted that the user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data used for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in one or more embodiments of this specification are all information and data authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties, and the collection, use and processing of relevant data must comply with the relevant laws, regulations and standards of relevant countries and regions, and provide corresponding operation entrances for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0015] First, the terms involved in one or more embodiments of this specification are explained.

[0016] Narrow-band sorting machines are automated equipment specifically used in the logistics and express delivery industries, primarily for quickly and accurately classifying and sorting parcels or mail. This type of equipment is typically suitable for handling smaller, lighter items, and can significantly improve sorting efficiency, reduce labor costs, and reduce sorting error rates. The working principle of narrow-band sorting machines generally relies on conveyor belt systems and automatic identification technology. Before items enter the sorting machine, information is read by devices such as barcode scanners or RFID readers, and this information is used to determine the destination of the items. The items then move on the conveyor belt until they reach the corresponding sorting port, at which point a specific push rod or tilting tray pushes the items to the correct exit.

[0017] This specification provides a sorting machine. One or more embodiments of this specification also relate to a sorting method, a sorting device, a computer-readable storage medium, and a computer program product, which are described in detail in the following embodiments.

[0018] The sorting machine provided in this embodiment is as follows: Figure 1As shown, the sorting machine 100 includes a track 1, a traveling frame 2, a sorting trolley 3 and a driving device 4; the track 1 is arranged along the item sorting direction, and the track 1 is used to carry the sorting trolley 3 and control the movement trajectory of the sorting trolley 3; the traveling frame 2 is connected to the sorting trolley 3 through a traveling frame body 21, and the traveling frame body 21 is provided with at least one first running wheel 211 and at least one second running wheel 212, the at least one first running wheel 211 is located in the first direction of the track 1, and the at least one second running wheel 212 is located in the second direction of the track 1, and is used to control the traveling frame 2 to clamp the track; the driving device 4 is connected to the sorting trolley 3, and the driving device 4 is used to drive the sorting trolley 3 and the traveling frame 2 to move along the track arrangement direction, and transport the target items through the sorting trolley 3 The sorting machine provided in this embodiment can be applied to any item sorting scenario, such as the sorting of express parcels, item sorting in a warehousing system, and cargo box sorting in cargo box handling scenarios. It is used to use the sorting machine to replace manual labor to complete item sorting operations, thereby saving labor costs and improving sorting efficiency.

[0019] This embodiment describes the sorting machine by taking its application in the express parcel sorting scenario as an example. For descriptions of the sorting machine in other scenarios, please refer to the description in this embodiment, and this embodiment will not be described in detail here.

[0020] Specifically, the track refers to the track used to carry the moving unit of the sorting machine and to define the running track of the main ring. Its structure and shape are as follows: Figure 1 and Figure 2a As shown, there are two parallel circular tracks in the sorting machine, and the sorting vehicle is moved along the track arrangement direction by being bound to the traveling frame.

[0021] Correspondingly, the traveling frame specifically refers to a structural component on the sorting machine that travels on the track and carries the sorting trolley, and is used to carry and transport the sorting trolley; wherein, the traveling frame is connected to the sorting trolley through the traveling frame body, and is used to carry the sorting trolley and move on the track; further, in order to achieve the improvement of the sorting speed of the sorting machine while ensuring the operation stability of the sorting machine, the traveling frame body is also configured with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel forming a clamping structure, such as Figure 2bIn the schematic diagram of the traveling frame shown, at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel are located on the side of the traveling frame body, and after being installed on the track, the at least one first traveling wheel will be located in the first direction of the track, that is, above, and the at least one second traveling wheel will be located in the second direction of the track, that is, below, so that the two traveling wheels can form a clamping structure to clamp the track, so that when the sorting vehicle fixed on the traveling frame moves, if it passes through the curved part of the track, the clamping structure can ensure that the sorting vehicle is tightly connected to the track, thereby avoiding high-speed passing and affecting the running trajectory of the sorting vehicle.

[0022] In addition, when the number of the first running wheel and the second running wheel is one, the two are staggered on the side of the carriage body to improve the clamping effect on the track; and when the number of the first running wheel and the second running wheel is multiple, the distribution of the two running wheels can be set as needed, such as two first running wheels on the track and two second running wheels under the track, to further improve the clamping effect on the track.

[0023] Accordingly, the sorting vehicle specifically refers to an item transport unit with a bidirectional rotation structure, which is used to perform item sorting operations, such as Figure 1 and 2a As shown in the schematic diagram, the sorting carts are arranged horizontally on the sorting machine. The sorting machine includes multiple sorting carts arranged in parallel to receive items dropped from the package conveyor belt onto the sorting machine. The belts on the sorting carts can move in both directions according to the grid where the items need to be placed. Figure 2a As shown, the sorting carts can move to the slots on both sides of the sorting machine, so that items can be placed in the corresponding slots to complete the sorting operation. Among them, multiple sorting carts on the sorting machine are controlled by the driving device to move on the sorting machine track. The driving device generates thrust acting on the sorting carts and transmits the thrust to the traveling frame, thereby realizing the continuous circulation operation of the main line.

[0024] It should be noted that the sorting machine in this embodiment can be a high-speed narrow-band sorting machine. By changing the clamping relationship between the frame and the track, the narrow-band sorting machine can further improve the sorting speed when sorting items, and can ensure the operational stability of the narrow-band sorting machine, thereby effectively saving operation and maintenance costs while ensuring item sorting efficiency.

[0025] For example, a narrow-band sorting machine in a courier center Figure 1 As shown, it includes tracks, a traveling frame, a sorting vehicle and a driving device, wherein the main loop running direction of the sorting machine is as follows Figure 2a, a parcel transport unit consisting of multiple sorting carts and a traveling frame runs on the track of the sorting machine, wherein the sorting carts can be delivered to the grid openings on the left and right sides of the sorting machine, and the traveling frame is provided with a first traveling wheel and a second traveling wheel in a staggered relationship on the side of the traveling frame body. After the traveling frame is installed on the track, the first traveling wheel will be located above the track and the second traveling wheel will be located below the track, thereby forming a clamping structure to clamp the track, so that when the driving device drives the sorting cart to run along the track, when passing through the curved track area of ​​the track, the first traveling wheel and the second traveling wheel can hold the track tightly, so that the parcel transport unit can be tightly connected to the track, thereby preventing the sorting cart from deviating due to the small force acting on the track.

[0026] On this basis, see Figure 2a As shown in the schematic diagram, when the package conveyor delivers the package to the sorting machine of the above structure, the delivered target package will be bound to the sorting cart on the sorting machine. For example, if the target package is identified as ID1 and occupies two sorting carts, namely sorting cart 2 and sorting cart 3, then a binding relationship between ID1 and sorting cart 2 and sorting cart 3 can be established. At the same time, according to the included information of the target package, it is determined that it needs to be delivered to the No. 4 grid. Therefore, during the transportation process of the sorting cart from left to right, the current grid position corresponding to sorting cart 2 and sorting cart 3 will be dynamically calculated. When sorting cart 2 and sorting cart 3 run to grid No. 4, they can be driven to run towards grid No. 4, so that the target package on sorting cart 2 and sorting cart 3 can be successfully delivered to grid No. 4 to complete the sorting operation. Similarly, the package delivered to the sorting machine by the package conveyor will be successfully delivered to each grid to complete the sorting operation. Furthermore, since the narrow-band sorting machine improves the clamping relationship between the sorting vehicle and the track through the above structure, the narrow-band sorting machine can complete the sorting operation more quickly.

[0027] The sorting machine provided in this embodiment may include a track, a traveling frame, a sorting trolley and a driving device in order to improve the sorting speed of the sorting machine while ensuring the operational stability of the sorting machine. The track is arranged along the item sorting direction, and the track is used to carry the sorting trolley and control the movement trajectory of the sorting trolley. The traveling frame may be connected to the sorting trolley through a traveling frame body, wherein the traveling frame body is provided with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel, the at least one first traveling wheel is located in a first direction of the track, and the at least one second traveling wheel is located in a second direction of the track, and is used to control the traveling frame to clamp the track. The driving device is connected to the sorting trolley, and the driving device is used to drive the sorting trolley and the traveling frame to move along the track arrangement direction, and transport the target items through the sorting trolley. By clamping the track by at least one first running wheel and at least one second running wheel, the sorting vehicle does not need to change the running direction of the running wheels when passing through the curved track. Instead, the sorting vehicle passes through the curved track directly by clamping the track, so that the running wheels can always maintain close contact with the track. This can not only ensure the sorting speed, but also ensure stability. By deploying it in logistics sorting scenarios, the efficiency of item sorting can be effectively improved.

[0028] Furthermore, in order to improve the efficiency of item sorting while ensuring the operational stability of the sorting machine, the track can be designed as a split structure to facilitate maintenance and overhaul. In this embodiment, the track 1 includes a curved track 11, a transition straight track 12, and an intermediate straight track 13. The curved track 11 is installed on a curved track frame 111. The transition straight track 12 is located between the curved track 11 and the intermediate straight track 13. The transition end of the transition straight track 12 is connected to the curved track 11, and the connecting end of the transition straight track 12 is connected to the intermediate straight track 13. The transition straight track 12 is used to connect the curved track 11 and the intermediate straight track 13, and to adjust the track connection error between the curved track 11 and the intermediate straight track 13.

[0029] Correspondingly, the end of the curved rail 11 is provided with a first mounting slot, and the transition straight rail 12 includes a sheet metal frame 121 and a straight rail square steel 122. The first mounting slot is used to connect with the straight rail square steel 122. An inspection port 1211 is provided above the sheet metal frame 121, wherein the inspection port 1211 is used to inspect the transition straight rail 12.

[0030] Specifically, the curved rail refers to the rail part located at both ends of the rail, which can form a ring structure for the sorting vehicle, thereby ensuring that the sorting vehicle can complete the sorting operation in a cycle. The curved rail can be formed by integral mold casting, and the curved rail is installed on the curved rail frame of the sorting machine, such as Figure 2c As shown in the track schematic diagram, the end of the curved track is provided with a first mounting slot, which is used for connecting to the transition straight track.

[0031] Correspondingly, the transition straight rail specifically refers to the transition rail used to connect the curved rail and the middle straight rail. It is located between the curved rail and the middle straight rail, and the transition straight rail can be designed as a split rail, which is composed of a sheet metal frame and straight rail square steel. The purpose of the straight rail square steel is to transition and connect the track drop between the curved rail and the middle straight rail. Figure 2c As shown in the track schematic diagram, the straight rail square steel end of the transition straight rail is also provided with a second mounting slot, which cooperates with the first mounting slot of the curved rail, and can realize the connection between the first mounting slot and the second mounting slot, so that the straight rail square steel is connected to the curved rail, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the track drop between the curved rail and the middle section straight rail.

[0032] In addition, an inspection hatch can be installed above the sheet metal frame to facilitate track maintenance. The middle straight track can be designed as a one-piece sheet metal molding, which reduces material production costs while also simplifying track installation and making installation quality control easier. The two side tracks and the two middle cross braces on the sorting machine can be fastened with bolts to ensure the sorting machine's operational stability.

[0033] In summary, by designing the track to consist of three parts: a curved track, a transition straight track, and an intermediate straight track, the track length can be flexibly controlled, and the track drop between the curved track and the intermediate straight track is controlled by the transition straight track, which can make the track smoother. This can reduce vibration and improve operational stability when the sorting vehicle passes through the track interface.

[0034] Furthermore, in order to enable the traveling frame to be tightly connected to the track so that the sorting vehicle can run quickly and complete the sorting operation, in this embodiment, the traveling frame 2 may also include a guide wheel 22 and a hitch bolt 23, wherein the guide wheel 22 is located on the first panel of the traveling frame 2, and the hitch bolt 23 is located on the second panel of the traveling frame; the guide wheel 22 travels on the track frame of the track 1 to control the offset distance of the sorting vehicle on the track 1, and to control the movement of the sorting vehicle 3 in the arrangement direction of the track 1; the hitch bolt 23 is used to connect adjacent traveling frames so that the sorting vehicle 3 running on the track 1 can transport target items in a linked manner.

[0035] Specifically, the guide wheel refers to a wheel located on the first panel of the traveling frame that plays a guiding role, wherein the first panel is a panel parallel to the track frame after the traveling frame is installed on the track, so that the guide wheel can be placed between the first panel and the track frame. When the traveling frame is close to the track frame due to vibration, the guide wheel can play a buffering role, and the guide wheel can move on the track frame, thereby avoiding the loss caused by collision and friction.

[0036] Correspondingly, the live knot bolt specifically refers to the bolt located on the second panel of the traveling frame, wherein the second panel is the panel on the traveling frame opposite to the adjacent traveling frame; wherein, each traveling frame is provided with a live knot bolt, through which the adjacent traveling frames can be connected to each other, thereby completing the sorting and processing of the target items in a linked manner on the track.

[0037] Based on this, Figure 2b The schematic diagram of the traveling frame shown in the figure shows that the traveling frame can be composed of traveling wheels, a traveling frame body, guide wheels, and a swing bolt, wherein the first traveling wheel and the second traveling wheel are located on the side of the traveling frame body, that is, the first panel, and the guide wheel is also installed on the first panel; the first traveling wheel and the second traveling wheel can ensure that the traveling frame is in close contact with the track during operation, and the clockwise direction of rotation of the traveling wheels is always consistent, so that the sorting vehicle can maintain a stable posture when passing through the curved track part during operation, thereby ensuring that while bearing a large load inertia, sufficient support force is provided when running at high speed and passing through a small curve, effectively preventing the equipment sorting machine from vibrating.

[0038] Furthermore, guide wheels installed on the first panel further prevent collisions caused by vibration, allowing the sorting carts to operate smoothly in a circular motion. Furthermore, slipknot bolts installed on each carriage body connect adjacent carriages in series, maintaining a safe and load-carrying gap between the sorting carts, thus achieving the goal of circular operation and parcel sorting.

[0039] In summary, by configuring a slipknot bolt and guide wheels on the traveling frame, the sorting vehicle can be prevented from colliding with the track frame, so that the sorting vehicle can run smoothly on the track to complete the item sorting operation quickly and accurately.

[0040] Furthermore, in order to enable the sorting vehicle to deliver items to the slots on both sides of the sorting machine, in this embodiment, the sorting vehicle 3 can be designed to include a support panel 31, a motorized roller 32, a driven roller 33, a driver 34, a belt 35, a secondary plate 36 and a connecting plate 37. The driver 34 is used to drive the electric roller 32 and the driven roller 33 to drive the belt 35 to move in the third direction or the fourth direction, so as to place the items transported on the sorting vehicle 3 into the sorting opening; The connecting plate 37 is used to be fixedly connected to the traveling frame body 21 , the secondary plate 36 is used to be fixedly connected to the driving device 4 , and the supporting panel 31 is used to support the belt 35 in a deformed state.

[0041] For details, see Figure 2dAs shown in the schematic diagram of the sorting vehicle, the sorting vehicle can be composed of a support panel, an electric roller, a driven roller, a drive, a belt, a secondary plate and a connecting plate. The drive drives the electric roller to rotate, thereby driving the driven roller to rotate, so that the belt can move in the third direction or the fourth direction, so that the packages transported on the belt can be delivered to the sorting grid.

[0042] Accordingly, the connecting plate is fastened to the carriage frame via bolts, enabling the loading and transport of sorted items to be placed into the sorting slots. Accordingly, the secondary plate is installed beneath the sorting vehicle. The drive mechanism generates thrust acting on the secondary plate, which is then transmitted to the sorting vehicle and the carriage frame, thereby enabling the sorting vehicle to continuously circulate along the main line.

[0043] On this basis, since the sorting vehicle can move in the third and fourth directions, and the movement direction needs to be determined according to the sorting task, the movement direction of the belt is determined according to the position of the sorting grid associated with the sorting task, and the sorting grid is located on both sides of the sorting machine; when the sorting grid associated with the sorting task is located on the first side of the sorting machine, the belt moves in the third direction; when the sorting grid associated with the sorting task is located on the second side of the sorting machine, the belt moves in the fourth direction.

[0044] The sorting machine provided in this embodiment may include a track, a traveling frame, a sorting trolley and a driving device in order to improve the sorting speed of the sorting machine while ensuring the operational stability of the sorting machine. The track is arranged along the item sorting direction, and the track is used to carry the sorting trolley and control the movement trajectory of the sorting trolley. The traveling frame may be connected to the sorting trolley through a traveling frame body, wherein the traveling frame body is provided with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel, the at least one first traveling wheel is located in a first direction of the track, and the at least one second traveling wheel is located in a second direction of the track, and is used to control the traveling frame to clamp the track. The driving device is connected to the sorting trolley, and the driving device is used to drive the sorting trolley and the traveling frame to move along the track arrangement direction, and transport the target items through the sorting trolley. By clamping the track by at least one first running wheel and at least one second running wheel, the sorting vehicle does not need to change the running direction of the running wheels when passing through the curved track. Instead, the sorting vehicle passes through the curved track directly by clamping the track, so that the running wheels can always maintain close contact with the track. This can not only ensure the sorting speed, but also ensure stability. By deploying it in logistics sorting scenarios, the efficiency of item sorting can be effectively improved.

[0045] See also Figure 3 , Figure 3 A flow chart of a sorting method provided according to an embodiment of the present specification is shown. The method is applied to the above-mentioned sorting machine and specifically includes the following steps.

[0046] Step S302: When the target item is transported to the target sorting vehicle on the sorting machine via the bag supply belt, a target slot is determined according to the target sorting task corresponding to the target item.

[0047] Step S304: establishing a sorting binding relationship between the target sorting vehicle and the target slot.

[0048] Step S306: When the driving device of the sorting machine drives the target sorting vehicle to move to the target slot, the target sorting vehicle is driven to place the target item into the target slot according to the sorting binding relationship.

[0049] In an optional embodiment, the track includes a curved track, a transition straight track and an intermediate straight track, the curved track is installed on a curved track frame, the transition straight track is located between the curved track and the intermediate straight track, the transition end of the transition straight track is connected to the curved track, and the connecting end of the transition straight track is connected to the intermediate straight track; The transition straight rail is used to connect the curved rail and the middle straight rail, and to adjust the track connection error between the curved rail and the middle straight rail.

[0050] In an optional embodiment, the traveling frame includes a guide wheel and a swing bolt, the guide wheel is located on the first panel of the traveling frame, and the swing bolt is located on the second panel of the traveling frame; The guide wheels travel on the track frame of the track to control the offset distance of the sorting vehicle on the track and control the movement of the sorting vehicle in the direction in which the track is arranged; The slipknot bolts are used to connect adjacent traveling frames so that the sorting vehicles running on the track can transport target items in a linked manner.

[0051] In an optional embodiment, the sorting vehicle includes a support panel, a motorized roller, a driven roller, a drive, a belt, a secondary plate, and a connecting plate; The driver is used to drive the electric roller and the driven roller to drive the belt to move in the third direction or the fourth direction, so as to place the items transported on the sorting vehicle into the sorting grid; The connecting plate is used to be fixedly connected to the trolley frame body, the secondary plate is used to be fixedly connected to the driving device, and the supporting panel is used to support the belt in a deformed state.

[0052] In an optional embodiment, the movement direction of the belt is determined according to the position of the sorting grid associated with the sorting task, and the sorting grid is located on both sides of the sorting machine; In a case where the sorting slot associated with the sorting task is located on the first side of the sorting machine, the belt moves in the third direction; When the sorting slot associated with the sorting task is located on the second side of the sorting machine, the belt moves in the fourth direction.

[0053] In an optional embodiment, the end of the curved rail is provided with a first mounting slot, the transition straight rail comprises a sheet metal frame and straight rail square steel, the first mounting slot is used to connect with the straight rail square steel, and an inspection port is provided above the sheet metal frame, wherein the inspection port is used to inspect the transition straight rail.

[0054] To sum up, in order to improve the sorting speed of the sorting machine while ensuring the operating stability of the sorting machine, the sorting machine may include a track, a traveling frame, a sorting trolley and a driving device; wherein the track is arranged along the sorting direction of the items, and the track is used to carry the sorting trolley and control the movement trajectory of the sorting trolley; the traveling frame can be connected to the sorting trolley through the traveling frame body, wherein the traveling frame body is provided with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel, at least one first traveling wheel is located in the first direction of the track, and at least one second traveling wheel is located in the second direction of the track, for controlling the traveling frame to clamp the track; the driving device is connected to the sorting trolley, and the driving device is used to drive the sorting trolley and the traveling frame to move along the track arrangement direction, and transport the target items through the sorting trolley. By clamping the track by at least one first running wheel and at least one second running wheel, the sorting vehicle does not need to change the running direction of the running wheels when passing through the curved track. Instead, the sorting vehicle passes through the curved track directly by clamping the track, so that the running wheels can always maintain close contact with the track. This can not only ensure the sorting speed, but also ensure stability. By deploying it in logistics sorting scenarios, the efficiency of item sorting can be effectively improved.

[0055] The above is a schematic scheme of a sorting method of this embodiment. It should be noted that the technical solution of this sorting method and the technical solution of the above-mentioned sorting machine are based on the same concept. For details not described in detail in the technical solution of the sorting method, please refer to the description of the technical solution of the above-mentioned sorting machine.

[0056] Figure 4 The structure block diagram of a sorting device 400 according to one embodiment of the present disclosure is shown. Components of the sorting device 400 include, but are not limited to, a control device 410 and an execution device 420. The execution device 420 is connected to the control device 410 via a bus 430. A database 450 is used to store data.

[0057] The sorting device 400 also includes an access device 440 that enables the sorting device 400 to communicate via one or more networks 460. Examples of such networks include a public switched telephone network (PSTN), a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a personal area network (PAN), or a combination of communication networks such as the Internet. The access device 440 may include one or more of any type of wired or wireless network interface (e.g., a network interface card (NIC)), such as an IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN) wireless interface, a Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (Wi-MAX) interface, an Ethernet interface, a universal serial bus (USB) interface, a cellular network interface, a Bluetooth interface, or a near field communication (NFC) interface.

[0058] In one embodiment of the present specification, the above components of the sorting device 400 and Figure 4 Other components not shown in the figure may also be connected to each other, for example, via a bus. Figure 4 The structural block diagram of the sorting device shown is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to limit the scope of this specification. Those skilled in the art may add or replace other components as needed.

[0059] The execution device 420 is used to execute the sorting instruction. When the sorting instruction is executed by the execution device, the sorting machine is controlled to implement the steps of the above-mentioned sorting method.

[0060] The above is a schematic diagram of a sorting device according to this embodiment. It should be noted that the technical solution of the sorting device and the technical solution of the above-mentioned sorting method are based on the same concept. For details not described in detail in the technical solution of the sorting device, please refer to the description of the technical solution of the above-mentioned sorting method.

[0061] An embodiment of the present specification further provides a computer-readable storage medium storing a sorting instruction, which implements the steps of the above-mentioned sorting method when executed by an execution device.

[0062] The above is a schematic diagram of a computer-readable storage medium according to this embodiment. It should be noted that the technical solution of this storage medium and the technical solution of the aforementioned sorting method are based on the same concept. For details not described in detail in the technical solution of the storage medium, please refer to the description of the technical solution of the aforementioned sorting method.

[0063] An embodiment of the present specification further provides a computer program, wherein when the computer program is executed in a computer, the computer is caused to execute the steps of the above-mentioned sorting method.

[0064] The above is a schematic diagram of a computer program according to this embodiment. It should be noted that the technical solution of the computer program and the technical solution of the aforementioned sorting method are based on the same concept. For details not described in detail in the technical solution of the computer program, please refer to the description of the technical solution of the aforementioned sorting method.

[0065] An embodiment of the present specification further provides a computer program product, comprising a computer program or instructions, which implement the steps of the above-mentioned sorting method when executed by a processor.

[0066] The above is a schematic diagram of a computer program product according to this embodiment. It should be noted that the technical solution of this computer program product and the technical solution of the aforementioned sorting method are based on the same concept. For details not described in detail in the technical solution of the computer program product, please refer to the description of the technical solution of the aforementioned sorting method.

[0067] The foregoing description of this specification describes specific embodiments. Other embodiments are within the scope of the appended claims. In some cases, the actions or steps recited in the claims can be performed in an order different from that described in the embodiments and still achieve the desired results. Furthermore, the processes depicted in the accompanying drawings do not necessarily require the specific order shown or the sequential order to achieve the desired results. In certain embodiments, multitasking and parallel processing are also possible or may be advantageous.

[0068] The computer instructions include computer program code, which may be in source code form, object code form, executable file, or some intermediate form. The computer-readable medium may include any entity or device capable of carrying the computer program code, recording medium, USB flash drive, mobile hard drive, magnetic disk, optical disk, computer memory, read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), electric carrier signal, telecommunication signal, and software distribution medium. It should be noted that the content of the computer-readable medium may be appropriately increased or decreased based on the requirements of patent practice. For example, in some regions, according to patent practice, computer-readable media does not include electric carrier signals and telecommunication signals.

[0069] It should be noted that for the aforementioned method embodiments, for the sake of simplicity of description, they are all expressed as a series of action combinations, but those skilled in the art should be aware that the embodiments of this specification are not limited by the order of the actions described, because according to the embodiments of this specification, certain steps can be performed in other orders or simultaneously. Secondly, those skilled in the art should also be aware that the embodiments described in this specification are all preferred embodiments, and the actions and modules involved are not necessarily required by the embodiments of this specification.

[0070] In the above embodiments, the description of each embodiment has its own focus. For parts that are not described in detail in a certain embodiment, reference can be made to the relevant description of other embodiments.

[0071] The preferred embodiments disclosed above are intended only to help illustrate this specification. The optional embodiments do not exhaustively describe all details, nor do they limit the invention to the specific embodiments described. Obviously, many modifications and variations can be made based on the content of the embodiments of this specification. This specification selects and specifically describes these embodiments in order to better explain the principles and practical applications of the embodiments of this specification, so that those skilled in the art can better understand and utilize this specification. This specification is limited only by the claims and their full scope and equivalents.

Claims

1. A sorting machine comprising: Tracks, carriages, sorting vehicles and drive units; The track is arranged along the item sorting direction, and is used to carry the sorting vehicle and control the movement trajectory of the sorting vehicle; The traveling frame is connected to the sorting vehicle through a traveling frame body, and the traveling frame body is provided with at least one first traveling wheel and at least one second traveling wheel, wherein the at least one first traveling wheel is located in a first direction of the track, and the at least one second traveling wheel is located in a second direction of the track, and is used to control the traveling frame to clamp the track; The driving device is connected to the sorting vehicle, and is used to drive the sorting vehicle and the traveling frame to move along the track arrangement direction, and to transport the target items through the sorting vehicle.

2. The sorting machine according to claim 1, wherein the track comprises a curved track, a transition straight track and an intermediate straight track, the curved track being mounted on a curved track frame, the transition straight track being located between the curved track and the intermediate straight track, the transition end of the transition straight track being connected to the curved track, and the connecting end of the transition straight track being connected to the intermediate straight track; The transition straight rail is used to connect the curved rail and the middle straight rail, and to adjust the track connection error between the curved rail and the middle straight rail.

3. The sorting machine according to claim 1, wherein the traveling frame comprises a guide wheel and a swing bolt, wherein the guide wheel is located on the first panel of the traveling frame, and the swing bolt is located on the second panel of the traveling frame; The guide wheels travel on the track frame of the track to control the offset distance of the sorting vehicle on the track and control the movement of the sorting vehicle in the direction in which the track is arranged; The slipknot bolts are used to connect adjacent traveling frames so that the sorting vehicles running on the track can transport target items in a linked manner.

4. The sorting machine according to claim 1, wherein the sorting vehicle comprises a support panel, a motorized roller, a driven roller, a drive, a belt, a secondary plate and a connecting plate; The driver is used to drive the electric roller and the driven roller to drive the belt to move in the third direction or the fourth direction, so as to place the items transported on the sorting vehicle into the sorting grid; The connecting plate is used to be fixedly connected to the trolley frame body, the secondary plate is used to be fixedly connected to the driving device, and the supporting panel is used to support the belt in a deformed state.

5. The sorting machine according to claim 4, wherein the movement direction of the belt is determined according to the position of the sorting grid associated with the sorting task, and the sorting grid is located on both sides of the sorting machine; In a case where the sorting slot associated with the sorting task is located on the first side of the sorting machine, the belt moves in the third direction; When the sorting slot associated with the sorting task is located on the second side of the sorting machine, the belt moves in the fourth direction.

6. The sorting machine according to claim 2, wherein the end of the curved rail is provided with a first mounting notch, the transition straight rail comprises a sheet metal frame and a straight rail square steel, the first mounting notch is used to connect with the straight rail square steel, and an inspection port is provided above the sheet metal frame, wherein: The inspection port is used for inspecting the transition straight rail.

7. A sorting method, applied to the sorting machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, comprising: When the target item is transported to the target sorting vehicle on the sorting machine through the bag supply belt, the target slot is determined according to the target sorting task corresponding to the target item; Establishing a sorting binding relationship between the target sorting vehicle and the target slot; When the driving device of the sorting machine drives the target sorting vehicle to move to the target slot, the target sorting vehicle is driven to place the target item into the target slot according to the sorting binding relationship.

8. A sorting device comprising: Control devices and actuators; The control device is used to store the sorting instructions, and the execution device is used to execute the sorting instructions. When the sorting instructions are executed by the execution device, the sorting machine is controlled to implement the steps of the method according to claim 7.

9. A computer-readable storage medium storing a sorting instruction, wherein the sorting instruction implements the steps of the method according to claim 7 when executed by an execution device.

10. A computer program product comprising a computer program or instructions, which implement the steps of the method according to claim 7 when executed by a processor.

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