Sorting device and sorting method

Abstract

The sorting device comprises a loading assembly, a feeding assembly, a plurality of material carrying assemblies, a sorting assembly, a lifting assembly, a plurality of first material storage assemblies, a second material storage assembly and a carrying assembly, and the lifting assembly comprises a first conveying piece capable of ascending and descending; the carrying assembly comprises a first carrying mechanism and a second carrying mechanism, the carrying end of the first carrying mechanism can move towards the moving path close to the second material carrying plate and the conveying path of the first conveying part, and the carrying end of the second carrying mechanism can move towards the moving path close to the first material carrying plate and the second material storage space; the feeding assembly, the material carrying assembly, the second material storage assembly and the carrying assembly are all installed on a first plane, the first material storage assembly is installed on a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are both perpendicular to the moving path of the first conveying part. According to the sorting device and the sorting method, the overall occupied area of the sorting device can be reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of material classification structures, and in particular to a sorting device and a sorting method. Background Art

[0002] During the production and processing of products, the materials that make up the products need to be sorted to facilitate the centralized transportation of materials to different processing stations. The current sorting device includes a conveyor belt for conveying materials and a plurality of holding stations for holding materials. The materials to be sorted are moved by the conveyor belt until they pass through the visual recognition station. The visual recognition station can then identify the materials to be sorted. The materials to be sorted continue to move until they move to the entrance of the corresponding holding station. The materials to be sorted are then pushed into the holding station by a pushing mechanism, thereby completing the sorting of the materials to be sorted. Since the material loading station, visual recognition station, and multiple holding stations are all arranged along the conveyor belt, the existing sorting device is relatively long overall and occupies a large area. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Therefore, the technical problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a sorting device and a sorting method, which can reduce the overall footprint of the sorting device.

[0004] To solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a sorting device, comprising: a loading component, including a feeding mechanism and a transferring mechanism; a feeding component, including a first material carrying plate that can be moved, and the transferring end of the transferring mechanism can be moved to a moving path close to the feeding mechanism and the first material carrying plate; multiple material carrying components, the material carrying component includes a second material carrying plate, and the second material carrying plate can be moved to a moving path close to the first material carrying plate; a sorting component, including a sorting piece, and the sorting end of the sorting piece can be moved to a moving path close to the first material carrying plate and the second material carrying plate; a lifting component, including a first conveying piece that can be lifted and lowered; multiple first material storage components, the first material storage component includes a second conveying piece, a lifting mechanism and a first material storage mechanism, the conveying path of the second conveying piece can be collinear with the conveying path of the first conveying piece, and the first material storage mechanism includes The loading mechanism comprises a first material storage space, the lifting mechanism comprises a third material loading plate, and the third material loading plate can enter the first material storage space after passing through the conveying path of the second conveying member; the second material storage assembly comprises a second material storage mechanism, and the second material storage mechanism comprises a second material storage space; the conveying assembly comprises a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism, the conveying end of the first conveying mechanism can move toward the moving path close to the second material loading plate and the conveying path of the first conveying member, and the conveying end of the second conveying mechanism can move toward the moving path close to the first material loading plate and the second material storage space; the feeding assembly, the loading assembly, the second material storage assembly and the conveying assembly are all installed on a first plane, the first material storage assembly is installed on a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are both perpendicular to the moving path of the first conveying member.

[0005] In one embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of carrier assemblies are symmetrically arranged with the moving path of the first carrier plate as the axis of symmetry, the moving path of the second carrier plate is perpendicular to the moving path of the first carrier plate, the second carrier plate can extend into the moving path of the first carrier plate, and the moving path of the first carrier plate includes a sorting position, which can be located between the second carrier plates.

[0006] In one embodiment of the present invention, the loading assembly also includes a third storage mechanism, and the third storage mechanism includes a third storage space, a first driving member and a first push block, the first push block is connected to the output end of the first driving member, and the first push block includes a first protrusion protruding toward the third storage space, and the first protrusion can extend into the third storage space.

[0007] In one embodiment of the present invention, the loading assembly also includes a pulling mechanism, which includes a second driving member and a plurality of first adsorption members, the first adsorption member is connected to the output end of the second driving member through a first connecting plate, and the adsorption end of the first adsorption member can extend into the third storage space, and the feeding mechanism includes a third driving member and a fourth loading plate, the fourth loading plate is connected to the output end of the third driving member, and the fourth loading plate can be located between the plurality of first adsorption members and correspond to the port of the third storage mechanism.

[0008] In one embodiment of the present invention, the transfer mechanism includes a first driving module, a second adsorption member, a fourth driving member and a clamping plate, the output end of the first driving module is connected to a first support plate, the first support plate is connected to a plurality of second connecting plates, the second adsorption member is connected to the second connecting plate, the fourth driving member is connected to the first support plate, the two clamping plates are connected to the output end of the fourth driving member, the two clamping plates constitute a clamping space, and the adsorption end of the second adsorption member is located in the clamping space.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding assembly further includes a fifth driving member, a sixth driving member and a fifth loading plate, the first loading plate is connected to the output end of the fifth driving member, the fifth loading plate is connected to the output end of the sixth driving member, and the moving paths of the first loading plate and the fifth loading plate are parallel.

[0010] In one embodiment of the present invention, the feeding assembly also includes a first connecting frame and a seventh driving member, the first connecting frame is connected to the output end of the fifth driving member, the first loading plate is slidably connected to the fifth driving member, the seventh driving member is connected to the first connecting frame, the output end of the seventh driving member is connected to the first loading plate, and the first loading plate can move closer to or away from the first connecting frame.

[0011] In one embodiment of the present invention, the loading assembly further includes an eighth driving member, a sixth loading plate and a first support frame, the second loading plate and the sixth loading plate are both slidably connected to the first support frame, and there is a gap between the moving path of the second loading plate and the moving path of the sixth loading plate, the output end of the eighth driving member is fitted with a synchronous belt, and the second loading plate and the sixth loading plate are respectively connected to opposite sides of the synchronous belt.

[0012] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first material storage assembly also includes a second support plate, the second conveying member is slidably connected to the second support plate, the second conveying member is also connected to a guide block and a blocking mechanism, a plurality of guide blocks constitute a guide channel corresponding to the first material storage space, and the blocking mechanism includes a block that can extend into the conveying path of the second conveying member, and the block can be located at the edge of the guide channel.

[0013] In one embodiment of the present invention, the first material storage assembly further comprises a plurality of first material storage rods, a first material storage space is formed between the plurality of first material storage rods, a check block is hingedly connected to the first material storage rod, a guide surface is provided on the side of the check block close to the lifting mechanism, the first material storage rod is abutted against an elastic member, and the elastic member also abuts against the check block.

[0014] In one embodiment of the present invention, the second material storage assembly further comprises a movable plate penetrating the second material storage space, and the movable plate is capable of moving toward or away from an opening end of the second material storage assembly.

[0015] The present invention also provides a sorting method, in which the material to be sorted is located on a first loading tray, and the sorted material is located on a second loading tray, and the above-mentioned sorting device is used for sorting, including the following steps: S1: the first loading tray carrying the material to be sorted moves to a transfer position; S2: the first loading tray is transferred to the first loading plate, and the first loading plate drives the first loading tray to move to the sorting position; S3: the second loading tray is located on the second loading plate, and the material to be sorted located on the first loading tray is sorted, so that the material to be sorted is moved to the second loading tray to complete the sorting; S4: when the second loading tray is full of material, the second loading tray passes through the first plane and moves onto the first conveying member; when the first loading tray is empty, the first loading tray moves into the second storage space; when the second loading plate is empty, the first loading tray located in the second storage space moves onto the second loading plate; S5: the fully loaded second loading tray moves from the first conveying member to the second conveying member; S6: the second loading tray moves into the first storage space.

[0016] The above technical solution of the present invention has the following advantages over the prior art:

[0017] The present invention discloses a sorting device and a sorting method, wherein the feeding assembly, the loading assembly, the second storage assembly and the transport assembly are all installed on a first plane, and the first storage assembly is installed on a second plane, that is, the sorting device is arranged vertically as a whole, and the first storage assembly for storing fully loaded trays is located below the loading assembly and the transport assembly, thereby making full use of the vertical space. Compared with the arrangement of the existing mechanism distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt, the sorting device of the present invention is more compact and reduces the floor space. Through the cooperation of the second storage assembly and the second transport mechanism, the first loading tray for placing the material to be sorted can enter the second storage space after being empty. When the second loading tray for placing the sorted material on the second loading plate moves to the first conveyor, the first loading tray located in the second storage space can be moved to the second loading plate. At this time, the first loading tray is used to place the sorted material, thereby improving the utilization rate of the tray and the sorting efficiency, and avoiding the need to set up a removal mechanism for the first loading tray, thereby reducing the floor space. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to make the contents of the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below based on specific embodiments of the present invention in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of a sorting device of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Top view after removing the sorting components;

[0021] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the third material storage mechanism, the material pulling mechanism and the material feeding mechanism;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a structural diagram of the transfer mechanism;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a structural diagram of the feeding component;

[0024] Figure 6 It is a structural diagram of the material loading assembly;

[0025] Figure 7 It is a structural diagram of the sorting component;

[0026] Figure 8 It is a structural diagram of the lifting assembly;

[0027] Figure 9 is a structural diagram of the first storage component;

[0028] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the second conveying member and the jacking mechanism;

[0029] Figure 11 Schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the first storage rod and the third support frame;

[0030] Figure 12 It is a structural diagram of the handling component;

[0031] Figure 13 It is a structural diagram of the code scanning mechanism;

[0032] Figure 14 yes Figure 11 A partial enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0033] Figure 15 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the second storage assembly;

[0034] Figure 16 It is the movement path of the materials to be sorted when they are sorted;

[0035] Figure 17 is the moving path of the second carrier plate and the sixth carrier plate;

[0036] Figure 18 is the moving path of the second loading tray to the first conveying member;

[0037] Figure 19 It is a moving path for the first loading tray to move to the second storage space and for the first loading tray in the second storage space to move to the second loading plate.

[0038] Description of the accompanying drawings: 1. Loading assembly; 2. Feeding assembly; 3. Transport assembly; 4. Sorting assembly; 5. Loading assembly; 6. Lifting assembly; 7. First storage assembly; 8. Second storage assembly; 9. First mounting plate; 11. Third storage mechanism; 12. Pulling mechanism; 13. Feeding mechanism; 14. Scanning mechanism; 15. Transfer mechanism; 21. Fifth driving member; 22. Sixth driving member; 23. First loading plate; 24. First connecting frame; 25. Fifth loading plate; 26. Sorting Picking position; 27, receiving position; 31, first transport mechanism; 32, second transport mechanism; 41, sorting member; 42, third adsorption member; 51, first support frame; 52, eighth drive member; 53, sixth loading plate; 54, second loading plate; 55, synchronous belt; 56, unloading position; 57, waiting position for transport; 61, ninth drive member; 62, third connecting frame; 63, first conveying member; 64, waiting position for lifting; 71, second conveying member; 72, tenth drive member; 73, third loading plate ;74, guide block;75, second support plate;76, third support frame;77, first storage rod;78, check block;79, mounting slot;81, fourth connecting frame;82, third storage rod;83, eleventh driving member;84, movable plate;85, second storage space;111, second support frame;112, movable frame;113, second storage rod;114, first driving member;115, first push block;116, third storage space;121, second driving member;122, second connecting frame Frame; 123, first connecting plate; 124, first adsorption member; 131, third driving member; 132, fourth loading plate; 141, supporting column; 142, lifting driving member; 143, code scanning member; 151, first driving module; 152, first supporting plate; 153, second connecting plate; 154, second adsorption member; 155, fourth driving member; 156, clamping plate; 311, second driving module; 321, third driving module; 322, third connecting plate; 771, first storage space. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it. However, the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention.

[0040] Reference Figures 1 to 12As shown, a sorting device of the present invention includes: a loading component 1, including a feeding mechanism 13 and a transfer mechanism 15; a feeding component 2, including a first movable material carrier 23, and the transfer end of the transfer mechanism 15 can move to a moving path close to the feeding mechanism 13 and the first material carrier 23; a plurality of material carrier components 5, the material carrier component 5 includes a second material carrier 54, and the second material carrier 54 can move to a moving path close to the first material carrier 23; a sorting component 4, including a sorting part 41, and the sorting end of the sorting part 41 can move to a moving path close to the first material carrier 23 and the second material carrier 54; a lifting component 6, including a first conveying part 63 that can be lifted and lowered; a plurality of first storage components 7, the first storage component 7 includes a second conveying part 71, a lifting mechanism and a first storage mechanism, the conveying path of the second conveying part 71 can be collinear with the conveying path of the first conveying part 63, and the first storage mechanism includes a first Storage space 771, the lifting mechanism includes a third loading plate 73, and the third loading plate 73 can enter the first storage space 771 after passing through the conveying path of the second conveying member 71; the second storage assembly 8 includes a second storage mechanism, and the second storage mechanism includes a second storage space 85; the conveying assembly 3 includes a first conveying mechanism 31 and a second conveying mechanism 32, the conveying end of the first conveying mechanism 31 can move toward the moving path close to the second loading plate 54 and the conveying path of the first conveying member 63, and the conveying end of the second conveying mechanism 32 can move toward the moving path close to the first loading plate 23 and the second storage space 85; the feeding assembly 2, the loading assembly 5, the second storage assembly 8 and the conveying assembly 3 are all installed on a first plane, and the first storage assembly 7 is installed on a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are both perpendicular to the moving path of the first conveying member 63.

[0041] In a sorting device of this embodiment, a first loading tray carrying materials to be sorted is moved to a transfer position by a feeding mechanism 13, and then the first loading tray is transferred to a first loading plate 23 by a transfer mechanism 15. The first loading plate 23 drives the first loading tray to move to a sorting position 26. A second loading tray for placing sorted materials is located on a second loading plate 54. The sorting element 41 sorts the materials to be sorted on the first loading tray, drives the materials to be sorted to move to the second loading tray, thereby completing the sorting action. When the second loading tray When fully loaded with materials, the second loading tray is moved to the first conveying member 63 by the first conveying mechanism 31. When the first loading tray is empty, the first loading tray is moved to the second storage space 85 by the second conveying mechanism 32. When the second loading plate 54 is empty, the first loading tray located in the second storage space 85 is moved to the second loading plate 54 by the first conveying mechanism 31. The fully loaded second loading tray is moved from the first conveying member 63 to the second conveying member 71. The second loading tray is moved to the first storage space 771 by the lifting mechanism. Since the feed assembly 2, the loading assembly 5, the second storage assembly 8 and the conveying assembly 3 are all installed on the first plane, and the first storage assembly 7 is installed on the second plane, that is, the sorting device is arranged vertically as a whole, and the first storage assembly 7 for storing the fully loaded trays is located below the loading assembly 5 and the conveying assembly 3, thereby making full use of the vertical space. Compared with the existing arrangement in which the mechanisms are distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt, the sorting device of the present invention has a more compact structure and reduces the floor space. Through the cooperation of the second storage assembly 8 and the second conveying mechanism 32, the first loading tray for placing the material to be sorted can enter the second storage space 85 after being empty. When the second loading tray for placing the sorted material on the second loading plate 54 moves to the first conveyor 63, the first loading tray located in the second storage space 85 can be moved to the second loading plate 54. At this time, the first loading tray is used to place the sorted material, thereby improving the utilization rate of the tray and the sorting efficiency, avoiding the need to set up a removal mechanism for the first loading tray and reducing the floor space.

[0042] Reference Figure 1 As shown, the feeding assembly 2, the loading assembly 5, the second storage assembly 8 and the conveying assembly 3 are all installed on the first plane, the first storage assembly 7 is installed on the second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are both perpendicular to the moving path of the first conveying member 63. Specifically, the loading assembly 1, the feeding assembly 2, the loading assembly 5, the second storage assembly 8 and the conveying assembly 3 are all installed on the first mounting plate 9, the plane where the first mounting plate 9 is located is the first plane, the first storage assembly 7 is installed on the second mounting plate (not shown), the plane where the second mounting plate is located is the second plane, the first mounting plate 9 is parallel to the second mounting plate, the first mounting plate 9 is located above the second mounting plate, and the moving path of the first conveying member 63 passes through the first mounting plate 9 and the second mounting plate and is parallel to the first mounting plate 9 and the second mounting plate.

[0043] Reference Figure 3 As shown, the loading assembly 1 is used to transport the first loading tray carrying the materials to be sorted. The loading assembly 1 includes a feeding mechanism 13 and a transfer mechanism 15. Specifically, the loading assembly 1 also includes a third storage mechanism 11. The third storage mechanism 11 includes a third storage space 116, a first driving member 114, a first push block 115, a second support frame 111 and a second storage rod 113. The second support frame 111 is connected to the first mounting plate 9. The second support frame 111 is provided with a rectangular opening for the first loading tray to pass through. Four second storage rods 113 are connected to the four corners of the rectangular opening. The second storage rods 113 are in contact with the edge of the rectangular opening, and the end faces of the second storage rods 113 are L-shaped. The third storage space 116 is formed between the four second storage rods 113. The four corners of the first loading tray can be against the second storage rods 113 and slide along the second storage rods 113. The first push block 115 is connected to the output end of the first drive member 114. The first drive member 114 is a linear drive member. Two first drive members 114 are located at the edge of the rectangular opening and are arranged opposite each other. The first push block 115 includes a first protrusion that protrudes toward the third storage space 116. The first drive member 114 can drive the first push block 115 toward the third storage space 116, thereby allowing the first protrusion to extend into the third storage space 116. The first loading tray can be stacked within the third storage space 116. The first loading tray located at the bottom of the third storage space 116 abuts against the protrusion, thereby preventing the first loading tray from escaping from the third storage space 116 through the rectangular opening. Preferably, the third storage mechanism 11 also includes a movable frame 112, and the two movable frames 112 are slidably connected to the second support frame 111. The second support frame 111 is provided with a plurality of threaded holes along the moving path of the movable frame 112, so that the movable frame 112 can be threadedly connected to the second support frame 111 and relatively fixed, and the second storage rod 113 and the first driving member 114 are no longer connected to the second support frame 111, and the two second storage rods 113 and the first driving member 114 are all connected to the movable frame 112. By adjusting the distance between the movable frames 112, the third storage space 116 can accommodate first loading trays of different sizes, thereby improving the applicability of the third storage mechanism 11.

[0044] The feeding assembly 1 also includes a pulling mechanism 12, which passes through the first mounting plate 9. The pulling mechanism 12 includes a second driving member 121 and a plurality of first adsorption members 124, and the first adsorption members 124 are connected to an external vacuum source. The second driving member 121 is a linear driving member, and the second driving member 121 is connected to the second mounting plate. The four first adsorption members 124 are connected to the output end of the second driving member 121 through a first connecting plate 123. The first adsorption member 124 is located at the end of the first connecting plate 123. The first connecting plate 123 is connected to the output end of the second driving member 121 through a second connecting frame 122. The two first connecting plates 123 are connected to the edge of the second connecting frame 122. The second driving member 121 drives one of the first loading trays to continue to descend until the first loading tray passes through the rectangular opening and leaves the third storage space 116.

[0045] The feeding mechanism 13 includes a third driving member 131 and a fourth loading plate 132. The fourth loading plate 132 is connected to the output end of the third driving member 131. The third driving member 131 is a linear driving member and is connected to the first mounting plate 9. The driving path of part of the third driving member 131 is located between the rectangular opening and the second connecting frame 122, and a channel for the movement of the fourth loading plate 132 is formed between the two first connecting plates 123, so that the fourth loading plate 132 can be located between the multiple first adsorption members 124 and correspond to the port of the third storage mechanism 11. The first adsorption member 124 drives the first loading tray to detach from the third storage space 116 from the port of the third storage mechanism 11 and continue to move after passing through the rectangular opening, so that the first loading tray can move to the fourth loading plate 132. The fourth loading plate 132 is provided with multiple adsorption members connected to the vacuum source.

[0046] Reference Figure 4As shown, the transfer mechanism 15 includes a first drive module 151, a second adsorption member 154, a fourth drive member 155 and a clamping plate 156. The first drive module 151 can be regarded as a two-axis moving mechanism. The output end of the first drive module 151 is connected to the first support plate 152, and the first support plate 152 is connected to multiple second connecting plates 153. The second adsorption member 154 is connected to the vacuum source. The four second adsorption members 154 are respectively connected to the four second connecting plates 153. The fourth drive member 155 can be regarded as a clamping cylinder. The fourth drive member 155 is connected to the first support plate 152. The two clamping plates 156 are connected to the output end of the fourth drive member 155. The two clamping plates 156 can move in directions close to or away from each other. The ends of the two clamping plates 156 are both provided with second protrusions protruding in opposite directions. A clamping space is formed between the two clamping plates 156, and the adsorption end of the second adsorption member 154 is located in the clamping space. The third driving member 131 drives the first loading tray to the transfer position via the fourth loading plate 132. The first driving module 151 drives the first supporting plate 152 to move, positioning the first loading tray within the clamping space. The second adsorption member 154 then adsorbs the first loading tray. Simultaneously, the fourth driving member 155 drives the clamping plates 156 to move, allowing the two clamping plates 156 to clamp the first loading tray. Simultaneously, the second protrusion abuts against the bottom of the first loading tray, allowing the first driving module 151 to move the first loading tray. By controlling the movement distance of the clamping plates 156, the transfer mechanism 15 can move first loading trays of different sizes.

[0047] Reference Figure 13 As shown, the loading assembly 1 also includes a code scanning mechanism 14, which includes a support column 141 connected to the first mounting plate 9. The support column 141 is connected to a lifting drive member 142. The output end of the lifting drive member 142 is connected to a code scanning member 143. The code scanning member 143 is connected to a controller, and the code scanning end of the code scanning member 143 is oriented toward the movement path of the fourth loading plate 132. After the fourth loading plate 132 moves to the code scanning position, the code scanning member 143 scans the materials to be sorted on the first loading tray. After the scanning is completed, the fourth loading plate 132 continues to move.

[0048] Reference Figure 5As shown, the feed assembly 2 includes a movable first carrier plate 23, and the transfer end of the transfer mechanism 15 is capable of moving toward the movement path close to the feeding structure and the first carrier plate 23. Specifically, the feed assembly 2 also includes a fifth drive member 21, a sixth drive member 22, and a fifth carrier plate 25. The fifth drive member 21 and the sixth drive member 22 are both linear drive members. The first carrier plate 23 is connected to the output end of the fifth drive member 21, and the fifth carrier plate 25 is connected to the output end of the sixth drive member 22. The movement paths of the first carrier plate 23 and the fifth carrier plate 25 are parallel. The first carrier plate 23 and the fifth carrier plate 25 are both used to transport the first carrier plate, and both the first carrier plate 23 and the fifth carrier plate 25 are provided with a suction member connected to a vacuum source. The first drive module 151 can drive the first carrier plate to move to the first carrier plate 23 or the fifth carrier plate 25. The movement paths of the first loading plate 23 and the fifth loading plate 25 both include a sorting position 26. When the first loading plate is at the sorting position 26, the sorting element 41 can sort the materials to be sorted on the first loading plate. The arrangement of the first loading plate 23 and the fifth loading plate 25 allows one of the first loading plate 23 and the fifth loading plate 25 to be moved to the receiving position 27 when the other loading plate is at the sorting position 26. The transfer mechanism 15 then moves the first loading plate on the fourth loading plate 132 to the other loading plate. This allows the infeed assembly 2 to complete the receiving operation simultaneously with the sorting operation, improving sorting efficiency.

[0049] The feed assembly 2 also includes a first connecting frame 24 and a seventh drive member (not shown). The first connecting frame 24 is connected to the output end of the fifth drive member 21. The first carrier plate 23 is vertically slidably connected to the fifth drive member 21. The seventh drive member is a linear drive member. A storage space is formed between the first connecting frame 24 and the first carrier plate 23. The seventh drive member is located within the storage space and connected to the first connecting frame 24. The output end of the seventh drive member is connected to the first carrier plate 23, so that the seventh drive member can drive the first carrier plate 23 to move toward or away from the first connecting frame 24, that is, the seventh drive member can drive the first carrier plate 23 to move up or down. The fifth carrier plate 25 can also be raised and lowered, and its drive structure is the same as that of the first carrier plate 23, so it will not be described in detail here. The ability of the first and fifth carrier plates 23, 25 to rise and fall allows the fifth drive member 21 and the sixth drive member 22 to fit together while preventing collision between the first and fifth carrier plates 23, 25, during movement, thereby reducing the overall volume of the feed assembly 2. At the same time, the first loading plate 23 and the fifth loading plate 25 can rise or fall to a specified height when they move to the sorting position 26, so that the sorting piece 41 can be lowered to the same height when sorting, which simplifies the moving path of the sorting end on the sorting piece 41 and is conducive to the visual identification of the materials to be sorted.

[0050] Reference Figure 6As shown, the carrier assembly 5 includes a second carrier plate 54, which is capable of moving toward a moving path close to the first carrier plate 23. Specifically, the carrier assembly 5 also includes an eighth driving member 52, a sixth carrier plate 53 and a first support frame 51. The first support frame 51 is connected to the first mounting plate 9. The second carrier plate 54 and the sixth carrier plate 53 are both provided with adsorption members connected to a vacuum source. The second carrier plate 54 and the sixth carrier plate 53 are both slidably connected to the first support frame 51, and the second carrier plate 54 and the sixth carrier plate 53 are respectively slidably connected to two parallel edges on the top side of the first support frame 51. There is a gap in the vertical direction between the moving path of the second carrier plate 54 and the moving path of the sixth carrier plate 53, that is, the moving path of the second carrier plate 54 and the moving path of the sixth carrier plate 53 are at different heights. In this embodiment, the moving path of the second carrier plate 54 is higher than the moving path of the sixth carrier plate 53. The eighth drive member 52 can be considered a rotary drive member. A synchronous belt 55 is fitted onto the output end of the eighth drive member 52. The first support frame 51 is rotatably connected to a driven pulley, and the synchronous belt 55 is fitted onto the driven pulley, enabling the eighth drive member 52 to drive the synchronous belt 55. The second and sixth loading plates 54, 53 are connected to opposite sides of the synchronous belt 55. Specifically, the synchronous belt 55 includes two opposing sidewalls. During movement of the synchronous belt 55, the two sidewalls move in opposite directions, allowing the eighth drive member 52 to drive the second and sixth loading plates 54, 53 in opposite directions. The eighth driving member 52 can drive one of the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 to move to the discharge position 56, and the sorting member 41 moves the sorted materials to the second loading tray on the loading plate located at the discharge position 56. When the loading tray located at the discharge position 56 is fully loaded, the second driving member 121 drives the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 to move, so that the other loading plate moves to the discharge position 56, and supports the loading plate fully loaded with the second loading tray to move to the waiting position 57. Through the arrangement of the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53, after the second loading tray is fully loaded, the positions of the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 can be quickly moved, so that the positions of the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 are exchanged, so that the sorting action can continue, and the sorting action will not be suspended due to the full load of the second loading tray, thereby improving the sorting efficiency.

[0051] Reference Figure 2As shown, multiple loading components 5 are symmetrically arranged with the moving path of the first loading plate 23 as the symmetry axis, and the moving paths of the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 are perpendicular to the moving path of the first loading plate 23, that is, the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 located on both sides of the moving path of the first loading plate 23 can both move toward the direction close to the first loading plate 23. Through the symmetrical layout of the loading components 5, the structural layout is more compact and the footprint is smaller. In this embodiment, eight loading assemblies 5 are provided, forming two groups of loading mechanisms, each group including four loading assemblies 5. A mounting space is provided between the two groups of loading mechanisms, perpendicular to the travel path of the first loading plate 23. The sorting positions 26 on the travel paths of the first and fifth loading plates 23 and 25 are located within the mounting space, allowing the second and sixth loading plates 54 and 53 to extend into the travel path of the first loading plate 23. The sorting positions 26 can be located between the second loading plates 54, thereby reducing the travel distance of the sorting end of the sorting element 41 and improving sorting efficiency. Specifically, the sorting position 26 is located midway between the two groups of loading mechanisms. Depending on the sorting speed of the sorting element 41, different numbers of loading assemblies 5 can be provided.

[0052] Reference Figure 7 As shown, the sorting assembly 4 includes a sorting element 41, which is located above the infeed assembly 2. This element 41 can be considered a parallel robot and is connected to a visual recognition device connected to a controller, thereby completing material sorting through visual recognition. The sorting end of the sorting element 41 is connected to multiple third suction elements 42 connected to a vacuum source. These third suction elements 42 absorb the materials to be sorted, thereby causing the sorting element 41 to move the materials to be sorted.

[0053] Reference Figure 8 As shown, the lifting assembly 6 includes a first conveying member 63 capable of lifting and lowering. Specifically, two lifting assemblies 6 are symmetrically arranged on either side of the travel path of the first loading plate 23, and the lifting assemblies 6 are installed within the installation space. The lifting assembly 6 also includes a ninth drive member 61 and a third connecting frame 62. The ninth drive member 61 is a linear drive member, and the third connecting frame 62 is connected to the output end of the ninth drive member 61. The ninth drive member 61 is connected to the second mounting plate and extends through the first mounting plate 9. The first conveying member 63 can be considered a belt conveyor mechanism. The third connecting frame 62 is connected to two first conveying members 63 with parallel conveying paths. The bottom edge of the loading plate abuts the conveying side of the first conveying member 63. One of the first conveying members 63 is slidably connected to the third connecting frame 62. The third connecting frame 62 is provided with multiple threaded holes along the travel path of the first conveying member 63, thereby enabling the first conveying member 63 to be fixed relative to the third connecting frame 62. That is, the position of the first conveying member 63 can be adjusted, thereby enabling the lifting assembly 6 to drive loading plates of different sizes to rise and fall.

[0054] Reference Figure 9 、 Figure 10 、 Figure 11 and Figure 14 As shown, the first storage assembly 7 is provided with a plurality of first storage assemblies 7, two of which are respectively located on both sides of the lifting assembly 6, the first storage assembly 7 includes a second conveying member 71, a lifting mechanism and a first storage mechanism, the conveying path of the second conveying member 71 can be colinear with the conveying path of the first conveying member 63, the first storage mechanism includes a first storage space 771, the lifting mechanism includes a third loading plate 73, and the third loading plate 73 can enter the first storage space 771 after passing through the conveying path of the second conveying member 71. Specifically, the first storage assembly 7 also includes a second support plate 75, the second conveying member 71 can be regarded as a belt conveyor mechanism, the two second conveying members 71 are connected to the second support plate 75, one of the second conveying members 71 is slidably connected to the second support plate 75, the connection structure of the second conveying member 71 and the second support plate 75 is the same as the connection structure of the first conveying member 63 and the third connecting frame 62, which will not be repeated, so that the position of the second conveying member 71 can be adjusted, and the second conveying member 71 can convey loading trays of different sizes. By having different conveying directions of the first conveying member 63, the first conveying member 63 can drive the loading tray to move to the second conveying member 71 in different first storage assemblies 7. The second conveying member 71 is connected to a guide block 74 and a blocking mechanism. A plurality of guide blocks 74 constitute a guide channel corresponding to the first storage space 771. A gap for the movement of the loading tray is provided between the conveyor belt of the second conveying member 71 and the guide block 74. The position of the guide block 74 can be adjusted so that the guide channel can allow loading trays of different sizes to pass through. The blocking mechanism includes a linear cylinder and a block that can extend into the conveying path of the second conveying member 71. The block is connected to the output end of the linear cylinder and is driven to move by the linear cylinder so that the block can be located at the edge of the guide channel, thereby blocking the movement of the loading tray, that is, positioning the loading tray so that the loading tray and the guide channel correspond in the vertical direction. The lifting mechanism also includes a tenth driving member 72 , the output end of which is connected to the third loading plate 73 . The tenth driving member 72 can drive the third loading plate 73 to pass through the second conveying member 71 and the guide channel into the first storage space 771 .

[0055] The first storage assembly 7 also includes a plurality of first storage rods 77 and a third support frame 76. The third support frame 76 is connected to the second support plate 75. The first storage rod 77 is connected to the third support frame 76. A first storage space 771 is formed between the plurality of first storage rods 77. The connection structure between the first storage rod 77 and the third support frame 76 is the same as the connection structure between the second storage rod 113 and the second support frame 111, and will not be repeated here. The first storage space 771 is located above the second conveying member 71 and corresponds to the jacking mechanism. A check block 78 is hinged on the first storage rod 77. A guide surface is provided on the side of the check block 78 close to the jacking structure. The guide surface is inclined and forms an acute angle with the movement path of the third loading plate 73. The first storage rod 77 is provided with a mounting slot 79, within which a connecting shaft is disposed. An elastic member, which can be considered a torsion spring, is sleeved on the connecting shaft. One end of the elastic member abuts against the sidewall of the mounting slot 79 on the first storage rod 77. A check block 78 is rotatably connected to the connecting shaft, and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the check block 78, thereby enabling the elastic member to reset the check block 78. When the check block 78 is in its original position, it extends into the first storage space 771. When the lifting mechanism drives the loading tray upward and into the first storage space 771, the edge of the loading tray abuts against the guide surface of the check block 78 and slides, causing the check block 78 to rotate. When the loading tray no longer abuts the check block 78, the check block 78 resets, and the third loading plate 73 descends, abutting the loading tray against the top side of the check block 78, thereby fixing the loading tray in position. The check block 78 prevents the loading tray from leaving the first storage space 771. According to the type of materials to be sorted, the first storage assembly 7 may include a plurality of first storage spaces 771. A first storage assembly 7 may be provided on both sides of each lifting assembly 6.

[0056] Reference Figure 15As shown, the second storage assembly 8 includes a second storage mechanism, and the second storage mechanism includes a second storage space 85. Specifically, the second storage mechanism also includes a fourth connecting frame 81 and a plurality of third storage rods 82. The fourth connecting frame 81 is connected to the first mounting plate 9, and the third storage rod 82 is connected to the fourth connecting frame 81. The second storage space 85 is formed between the plurality of third storage rods 82. The connection structure between the third storage rod 82 and the fourth connecting frame 81 is the same as the connection structure between the second storage rod 113 and the second support frame 111, and will not be repeated. The second material storage assembly 8 also includes an eleventh driving member 83 and a movable plate 84. The eleventh driving member 83 is a linear driving member. The output end of the eleventh driving member 83 is connected to the movable plate 84. The movable plate 84 runs through the second material storage space 85. The eleventh driving member 83 can drive the movable plate 84 to rise and fall. The opening of the second material storage assembly 8 is located at the top of the second material storage assembly 8. The material tray can enter the second material storage space 85 through the opening of the second material storage assembly 8. The movable plate 84 can move closer to or away from the opening end of the second material storage assembly 8, thereby adjusting the position according to the number of stacked loading trays in the second material storage space 85, so that there is always a loading tray at the top of the second material storage space 85.

[0057] Reference Figure 12The transport assembly 3 includes a first transport mechanism 31 and a second transport mechanism 32. The transport end of the first transport mechanism 31 is movable toward the movement path of the second loading plate 54 and the conveying path of the first conveyor 63. The transport end of the second transport mechanism 32 is movable toward the movement path of the first loading plate 23 and the second material storage space 85. Specifically, two first transport mechanisms 31 are provided with the movement path of the first loading plate 23 as an axis of symmetry. The first transport mechanism 31 is connected to the edge of the first mounting plate 9. The first transport mechanism 31 includes a second drive module 311, which can be considered a dual-axis movement mechanism. The output connection structure of the second drive module 311 is the same as the output connection structure of the first drive module 151, which will not be further described. This allows the second drive module 311 to drive the loading tray to move. When the second loading tray on the second loading plate 54 is fully loaded with material, the second loading tray at the waiting position 57 is moved to the first conveyor 63 via the first transport mechanism 31. The second transport mechanism 32 includes a third drive module 321, the output end of which is connected to a third connecting plate 322. A fourth suction element connected to the vacuum source is connected to the third connecting plate 322. Thus, when the first loading tray on the first loading plate 23 is empty, the first loading tray is moved into the second storage space 85 via the second transport mechanism 32. When the second loading plate 54 is empty, the first loading tray located in the second storage space 85 is moved onto the second loading plate 54 via the first transport mechanism 31. The first and second loading trays have the same structure, so the first loading tray can also be used to place sorted materials. In other words, both the first and second loading trays can be considered loading trays for placing materials.

[0058] When in use, multiple first loading trays carrying materials to be sorted are stacked in the third storage space 116, and the first adsorption component 124 drives the first loading tray to move from the third storage mechanism 11 to the fourth loading plate 132. After the fourth loading plate 132 moves to the scanning position, the scanning component 143 scans the materials to be sorted on the first loading tray. After the scanning is completed, the fourth loading plate 132 drives the first loading tray to move to the transfer position. The first loading tray is transferred to the first loading plate 23 through the transfer mechanism 15. The first loading plate 23 drives the first loading tray to move to the sorting position 26. At the same time, the fifth loading plate 25 moves to the material receiving position 27. Figure 16 As shown, the second loading tray for placing the sorted materials is located on the second loading plate 54. At this time, the second loading plate is located at the discharge position 56. The sorting member 41 sorts the materials to be sorted on the first loading tray, and drives the materials to be sorted to move to the eight second loading trays to complete the sorting action. Figure 17As shown, when the second loading tray is fully loaded with materials, the second loading plate 54 and the sixth loading plate 53 move, the sixth loading plate 53 moves to the discharge position 56, and the second loading plate 54 moves to the waiting position 57. Figure 18 As shown, the second loading tray is moved to the first conveying member 63 located at the waiting lifting position 64 by the first conveying mechanism 31, referring to Figure 19 As shown, when the first loading tray is empty, the first loading tray located at the material receiving position 27 is moved to the second storage space 85 through the second conveying mechanism 32; when the second loading plate 54 is empty, the first loading tray located in the second storage space 85 is moved to the second loading plate 54 located at the to-be-transferred position 57 through the first conveying mechanism 31; the fully loaded second loading tray is moved by the first conveying member 63 to the corresponding second conveying member 71; and the second loading tray is moved to the corresponding first storage space 771 through the lifting mechanism.

[0059] The present invention also provides a sorting method, wherein the material to be sorted is located on a first loading tray, and the sorted material is located on a second loading tray. The sorting is performed using the above-mentioned sorting device, comprising the following steps: S1: the first loading tray carrying the material to be sorted is moved to a transfer position; S2: the first loading tray is transferred to the first loading plate 23, and the first loading plate 23 drives the first loading tray to move to the sorting position 26; S3: the second loading tray is located on the second loading plate 54, and the material to be sorted on the first loading tray is sorted, so that the material to be sorted is Move to the second loading tray to complete the sorting; S4: when the second loading tray is full of materials, the second loading tray passes through the first plane and moves to the first conveyor 63; when the first loading tray is empty, the first loading tray moves to the second storage space 85; when the second loading plate 54 is empty, the first loading tray located in the second storage space 85 moves to the second loading plate 54; S5: the fully loaded second loading tray moves from the first conveyor 63 to the second conveyor 71; S6: the second loading tray moves to the first storage space 771. Before step S1, a code scanning step is also included, which includes: multiple first loading trays carrying materials to be sorted are stacked in the third storage space 116, and the first adsorption component 124 drives the first loading tray to move from the third storage mechanism 11 to the fourth loading plate 132. After the fourth loading plate 132 moves to the code scanning position, the code scanning component 143 scans the materials to be sorted on the first loading tray. After the scanning is completed, the fourth loading plate 132 drives the first loading tray to move to the transfer position.

[0060] A sorting device and a sorting method of the present invention are characterized in that the feeding component 2, the loading component 5, the second storage component 8 and the conveying component 3 are all installed on the first plane, and the first storage component 7 is installed on the second plane, that is, the sorting device as a whole is arranged vertically, and the first storage component 7 for storing fully loaded trays is located below the loading component 5 and the conveying component 3, thereby making full use of the vertical space. Compared with the existing arrangement in which the mechanisms are distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt, the sorting device of the present invention has a more compact structure and reduces the floor space. Through the cooperation of the second storage assembly 8 and the second conveying mechanism 32, the first loading tray for placing the material to be sorted can enter the second storage space 85 after being empty. When the second loading tray for placing the sorted material on the second loading plate 54 moves to the first conveyor 63, the first loading tray located in the second storage space 85 can be moved to the second loading plate 54. At this time, the first loading tray is used to place the sorted material, thereby improving the utilization rate of the tray and the sorting efficiency, avoiding the need to set up a removal mechanism for the first loading tray and reducing the floor space.

[0061] Obviously, the above embodiments are merely examples for clarity of explanation and are not intended to limit the implementation methods. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that other variations or modifications can be made based on the above description. It is not necessary and impossible to enumerate all implementation methods here. Obvious variations or modifications arising therefrom remain within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting device, characterized in that: include: Feeding assembly, including feeding mechanism and transfer mechanism; A feeding assembly includes a movable first material carrier plate, wherein the transfer end of the transfer mechanism is movable toward a moving path close to the feeding mechanism and the first material carrier plate; a plurality of carrier assemblies, each carrier assembly including a second carrier plate, the second carrier plate being movable toward a movement path proximate to the first carrier plate; A sorting component, comprising a sorting element, wherein a sorting end of the sorting element is movable toward the first carrier plate and the second carrier plate; A lifting assembly includes a first conveying member capable of lifting and lowering; A plurality of first material storage assemblies, wherein the first material storage assembly includes a second conveying member, a lifting mechanism, and a first material storage mechanism, the conveying path of the second conveying member can be collinear with the conveying path of the first conveying member, the first material storage mechanism includes a first material storage space, the lifting mechanism includes a third material loading plate, and the third material loading plate can enter the first material storage space after passing through the conveying path of the second conveying member; A second material storage assembly includes a second material storage mechanism, wherein the second material storage mechanism includes a second material storage space; A conveying assembly includes a first conveying mechanism and a second conveying mechanism, wherein a conveying end of the first conveying mechanism is movable toward a moving path close to the second carrier plate and the conveying path of the first conveying member, and a conveying end of the second conveying mechanism is movable toward a moving path close to the first carrier plate and the second storage space; The feeding assembly, the loading assembly, the second storage assembly and the transport assembly are all installed on a first plane, the first storage assembly is installed on a second plane, and the first plane and the second plane are both perpendicular to the moving path of the first conveying member.

2. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multiple material carrier components are symmetrically arranged with the moving path of the first material carrier plate as the symmetry axis, the moving path of the second material carrier plate is perpendicular to the moving path of the first material carrier plate, the second material carrier plate can extend into the moving path of the first material carrier plate, and the moving path of the first material carrier plate includes a sorting position, and the sorting position can be located between the second material carrier plates.

3. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading assembly also includes a third material storage mechanism, which includes a third material storage space, a first driving member and a first pushing block. The first pushing block is connected to the output end of the first driving member. The first pushing block includes a first protrusion protruding toward the third material storage space, and the first protrusion can extend into the third material storage space.

4. The sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The loading assembly also includes a pulling mechanism, which includes a second driving member and multiple first adsorption members. The first adsorption member is connected to the output end of the second driving member through a first connecting plate, and the adsorption end of the first adsorption member can extend into the third storage space. The feeding mechanism includes a third driving member and a fourth loading plate. The fourth loading plate is connected to the output end of the third driving member. The fourth loading plate can be located between multiple first adsorption members and correspond to the port of the third storage mechanism.

5. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer mechanism includes a first driving module, a second adsorption member, a fourth driving member and a clamping plate. The output end of the first driving module is connected to the first support plate, the first support plate is connected to multiple second connecting plates, the second adsorption member is connected to the second connecting plate, the fourth driving member is connected to the first support plate, the two clamping plates are connected to the output end of the fourth driving member, the two clamping plates constitute a clamping space, and the adsorption end of the second adsorption member is located in the clamping space.

6. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes a fifth driving member, a sixth driving member and a fifth loading plate, the first loading plate is connected to the output end of the fifth driving member, the fifth loading plate is connected to the output end of the sixth driving member, and the moving paths of the first loading plate and the fifth loading plate are parallel.

7. The sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The feeding assembly also includes a first connecting frame and a seventh driving member, the first connecting frame is connected to the output end of the fifth driving member, the first loading plate is slidably connected to the fifth driving member, the seventh driving member is connected to the first connecting frame, and the output end of the seventh driving member is connected to the first loading plate, and the first loading plate can move closer to or away from the first connecting frame.

8. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The loading assembly also includes an eighth driving member, a sixth loading plate and a first support frame. The second loading plate and the sixth loading plate are both slidably connected to the first support frame, and there is a gap between the moving path of the second loading plate and the moving path of the sixth loading plate. The output end of the eighth driving member is fitted with a synchronous belt, and the second loading plate and the sixth loading plate are respectively connected to opposite sides of the synchronous belt.

9. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first material storage assembly also includes a second support plate, the second conveying member is slidably connected to the second support plate, and the second conveying member is also connected to a guide block and a blocking mechanism. Multiple guide blocks constitute a guide channel corresponding to the first material storage space, and the blocking mechanism includes a block that can extend into the conveying path of the second conveying member, and the block can be located at the edge of the guide channel.

10. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first material storage assembly also includes a plurality of first material storage rods, and a first material storage space is formed between the plurality of first material storage rods. A check block is hinged on the first material storage rod, and a guide surface is provided on the side of the check block close to the jacking mechanism. The first material storage rod is abutted against an elastic member, and the elastic member also abuts against the check block.

11. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second material storage assembly further includes a movable plate penetrating the second material storage space, and the movable plate is capable of moving toward or away from an opening end of the second material storage assembly.

12. A sorting method, wherein the materials to be sorted are placed on a first loading tray, and the sorted materials are placed on a second loading tray, characterized in that: Sorting is performed using the sorting device according to any one of claims 1 to 11, comprising the following steps: S1: The first loading tray carrying the materials to be sorted moves to the transfer position; S2: The first loading tray is moved to the first loading plate, and the first loading plate drives the first loading tray to move to the sorting position; S3: The second loading tray is located on the second loading plate, and the materials to be sorted on the first loading tray are sorted, so that the materials to be sorted are moved to the second loading tray to complete the sorting; S4: When the second loading tray is fully loaded with materials, the second loading tray moves across the first plane to the first conveyor; when the first loading tray is empty, the first loading tray moves to the second storage space; when the second loading plate is empty, the first loading tray in the second storage space moves to the second loading plate; S5: The fully loaded second loading tray is moved from the first conveyor to the second conveyor; S6: The second loading tray moves into the first storage space.

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