Clothes sorting machine and clothes recovery production line

Abstract

The invention discloses a clothes sorting machine and a clothes recovery production line, the clothes sorting machine comprises a warehouse and a plurality of carrying mechanisms, the carrying mechanisms are mutually independent and can sequentially obtain and carry clothes in the warehouse, and each carrying mechanism comprises a driving device, a clamp and a recognizer; the clamp is connected with the driving device, and the driving device can drive the clamp to move close to or away from the warehouse; the recognizer is installed on the clamp and moves along with the clamp, and the recognizer can position and recognize the clothes in the warehouse. And in the carrying process of one of the two carrying mechanisms, the other one of the two carrying mechanisms can carry the clothes again, so that the problem of separation of the stacked clothes is effectively solved, the phenomena of winding and blocking of the clothes are avoided, and the sorting efficiency and the equipment operation stability are remarkably improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of clothes processing, in particular to a clothes sorting machine and a clothes recycling production line. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the process of clothes recycling, the sorting step is a key step to realize efficient use of resources and environmental protection. However, the traditional clothes sorting method mostly relies on manual operation, which is not only low in efficiency and high in labor intensity, but also prone to sorting errors due to human factors, thereby limiting the optimization of subsequent processing flow and the improvement of recycling value. SUMMARY

[0003] The present application aims to at least solve one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, the present application proposes a clothes sorting machine capable of efficiently and accurately sorting clothes.

[0004] The present application also proposes a clothes recycling production line having the above clothes sorting machine.

[0005] The clothes sorting machine according to the first aspect of the present application comprises a warehouse and a plurality of carrying mechanisms, each of the carrying mechanisms being independent of each other and capable of sequentially acquiring and carrying clothes in the warehouse, wherein the carrying mechanism comprises a driving device, a clamp and an identifier; the clamp is connected with the driving device, and the driving device is capable of driving the clamp to move close to or away from the warehouse; the identifier is installed on the clamp and moves together with the clamp, and the identifier is capable of positioning and identifying clothes in the warehouse.

[0006] The clothes sorting machine according to the present application has at least the following beneficial effects: through the sequential movement of the two carrying mechanisms, different clothes can be carried respectively, thereby achieving the sorting effect. During the carrying process of one of the two carrying mechanisms, the other one of the two carrying mechanisms can carry again, thereby effectively solving the separation problem of stacked clothes and avoiding the occurrence of clothes entanglement and jamming, significantly improving the sorting efficiency and the stability of equipment operation. The identifier provided on the clamp can accurately identify and position the clothes, making the clamping action of the clamp more accurate and reducing the possibility of misoperation, while providing detailed and accurate information support for subsequent classification processing. In addition, the driving device can intelligently control the movement of the clamp according to the information feedback by the identifier, further improving the accuracy and reliability of sorting. Therefore, the present clothes sorting machine not only improves the efficiency and quality of clothes recycling processing and reduces labor costs, but also provides a strong guarantee for realizing fine classification and resource utilization of clothes through accurate identification and efficient separation function, has significant economic and social benefits, and has a reasonable structure design, easy maintenance and operation, and a broad application prospect.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present application, the driving device comprises a motor and a screw pair, the motor being connected with the clamp through the screw pair.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present application, the screw pair is connected with a bracket, the bracket being movably connected with a connecting rod, the clamp being installed on the connecting rod; a through hole and a clamping groove are arranged between the connecting rod and the bracket, the through hole being able to be aligned with a part of the clamping groove and the through hole and the clamping groove being relatively fixed by a fastener.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present application, the warehouse is provided with a support frame, each of the carrying mechanisms being installed on the support frame; a conveying belt is arranged below the support frame.

[0010] According to some embodiments of the present application, the carrying mechanisms are two, the two carrying mechanisms being located at the ends of the conveying belt, and the two carrying mechanisms being respectively located at two sides of the conveying belt along the width direction thereof.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present application, the clamp comprises a mounting seat, a driving cylinder and two clamping jaws, the mounting seat being connected with the driving device; the driving cylinder being installed on the mounting seat and connected with the two clamping jaws, the driving cylinder being able to drive the two clamping jaws to relatively close or open.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present application, the identifier comprises an RFID scanner arranged on the mounting seat, the RFID scanner being able to scan and identify the RFID expression of the clothes.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present application, the two clamping jaws are each provided with an anti-slip tooth portion, the two clamping jaws being able to contact the clothes through the anti-slip tooth portions when relatively closed.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present application, the mounting seat is provided with a laser range finder.

[0015] The clothes recycling production line according to the second aspect of the embodiments of the present application comprises the clothes sorting machine according to the first aspect of the embodiments of the present application.

[0016] The clothing recycling production line according to embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects: Through the sequential movement of two conveying mechanisms, different types of clothing can be conveyed separately, thereby achieving a sorting effect. Furthermore, during the conveying process of one of the two conveying mechanisms, the other mechanism can convey clothing again, thus effectively solving the problem of separating piled-up clothing, avoiding clothing entanglement and jamming, and significantly improving sorting efficiency and equipment operational stability. The identifier installed on the clamp can accurately identify and position the clothing, making the clamp's gripping action more precise, reducing the possibility of misoperation, and providing detailed and accurate information support for subsequent classification processing. In addition, the drive device can intelligently control the movement of the clamp based on the information fed back by the identifier, further improving the accuracy and reliability of sorting. Therefore, this clothing sorting machine not only improves the efficiency and quality of clothing recycling and reduces labor costs, but also provides a strong guarantee for the refined classification and resource utilization of clothing through accurate identification and efficient separation functions, possessing significant economic and social benefits. Moreover, its reasonable structural design makes it easy to maintain and operate, and it has broad application prospects.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0018] The above and / or additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent and readily understood from the description of the embodiments taken in conjunction with the following drawings, in which:

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a clothing sorting machine according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing the component distribution of a clothing sorting machine;

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism of the clothing sorting machine is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the clamps of a clothing sorting machine is shown;

[0023] Reference numerals: 100 for cargo hold; 200 for clamp; 210 for mounting base; 220 for drive cylinder; 230 for gripper; 235 for anti-slip teeth; 300 for drive unit; 310 for motor; 350 for lead screw pair; 400 for connecting rod; 450 for clamping groove; 500 for conveying mechanism; 600 for bracket; 650 for through hole; 700 for identifier; 800 for conveyor belt; 900 for support frame; Detailed Implementation

[0024] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0025] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the orientation descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limiting this invention.

[0026] In the description of this invention, "several" means one or more, "more than" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. The use of "first" and "second" in the description is merely for distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0027] In the description of this invention, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "set up," "install," and "connect" should be interpreted broadly, and those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention in conjunction with the specific content of the technical solution.

[0028] Reference Figure 1A clothing sorting machine includes a storage bin 100 and multiple handling mechanisms 500. Each handling mechanism 500 operates independently and can sequentially acquire and handle clothing in the storage bin 100. Each handling mechanism 500 includes a drive unit 300, a clamp 200, and a reader 700. The clamp 200 is connected to the drive unit 300, which moves the clamp 200 closer to or further away from the storage bin 100. The reader 700 is mounted on the clamp 200 and moves with it, locating and identifying the clothing in the storage bin 100. Through the sequential movement of the two handling mechanisms 500, different types of clothing can be handled separately, achieving a sorting effect. Furthermore, during the handling process of one of the two handling mechanisms 500, the other handling mechanism 500 can handle the clothing again, thus effectively solving the problem of separating piled-up clothing, avoiding clothing entanglement and jamming, and significantly improving sorting efficiency and equipment operational stability. The identifier 700 installed on the clamp 200 can accurately identify and locate clothing, making the clamping action of the clamp 200 more precise, reducing the possibility of misoperation, and providing detailed and accurate information support for subsequent sorting. Furthermore, the drive unit 300 can intelligently adjust the movement of the clamp 200 based on the information fed back by the identifier 700, further improving the accuracy and reliability of sorting. Therefore, this clothing sorting machine not only improves the efficiency and quality of clothing recycling and processing and reduces labor costs, but also provides strong support for the refined classification and resource utilization of clothing through precise identification and efficient separation functions. It has significant economic and social benefits, and its reasonable structural design makes it easy to maintain and operate, with broad application prospects.

[0029] Specifically, the drive unit 300 corresponding to each handling mechanism 500 operates independently, thereby achieving the effect of mutual independence between each handling mechanism 500, so as to ensure that the sorting effect can be achieved between each handling mechanism 500 through the time difference of the handling action.

[0030] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 The drive unit 300 includes a motor 310 and a lead screw pair 350, with the motor 310 connected to the clamp 200 via the lead screw pair 350. By using the motor 310 and lead screw pair 350 as the drive unit 300, precise motion control of the clamp 200 can be achieved. The high-precision drive of the motor 310, combined with the transmission of the lead screw pair 350, ensures the positional accuracy and motion stability of the clamp 200 when gripping clothing. This drive method not only provides sufficient power but also enables fast and smooth gripping actions, thereby improving the efficiency and reliability of clothing sorting. In addition, the lead screw pair 350 has high transmission efficiency and long service life, effectively reducing equipment maintenance costs and failure rates, further enhancing the overall performance and service life of the sorting machine.

[0031] It is conceivable that the drive device 300 can also be composed of other components, such as directly driving the clamp 200 to perform linear motion via a cylinder. The specific implementation of the drive device 300 is not unique, but can be adjusted accordingly according to actual needs, and is not limited here.

[0032] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 3 A lead screw assembly 350 is connected to a bracket 600, and a connecting rod 400 is movably connected to the bracket 600. A clamp 200 is mounted on the connecting rod 400. A through hole 650 and a clamping groove 450 are provided between the connecting rod 400 and the bracket 600. The through hole 650 can be aligned with the portion of the clamping groove 450, and the through hole 650 and clamping groove 450 are relatively fixed by fasteners. By setting up the bracket 600 and the connecting rod 400, and providing the through hole 650 and clamping groove 450 between them, flexible installation and adjustment of the clamp 200 are achieved. This structural design allows the clamp 200 to be quickly adjusted according to the size and shape of different garments, enhancing the sorting machine's adaptability to various garments. Simultaneously, the relative fixation of the through hole 650 and clamping groove 450 by fasteners ensures the stability of the clamp 200 during operation, preventing garment clamping failure or damage due to loosening of the clamp 200. This flexible and stable installation method not only improves the versatility and reliability of the sorting machine, but also facilitates equipment maintenance and replacement, reducing the cost of equipment use.

[0033] Specifically, a through hole 650 is provided on the side of the bracket 600, and a clamping groove 450 is provided on the side of the connecting rod 400, extending along the length of the connecting rod 400. Screws can be installed in the through hole 650, and the side of the bracket 600 can be pressed tightly against the connecting rod 400 by the screws, thereby achieving the effect of relatively fixing the two.

[0034] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 The warehouse 100 is equipped with a support frame 900, on which all the handling mechanisms 500 are mounted; a conveyor belt 800 is installed below the support frame 900. The installation of the support frame 900 in the warehouse 100, with the handling mechanisms 500 mounted on it and the conveyor belt 800 below, achieves efficient connection in the garment sorting process. The support frame 900 provides a stable mounting foundation for the handling mechanisms 500, ensuring their stability during operation. The conveyor belt 800 allows garments before sorting to be transported promptly and accurately to the area below the support frame 900, facilitating the approach and gripping by the clamps 200. This improves the smoothness and efficiency of the entire sorting system and achieves integrated operation from sorting to conveying, significantly enhancing the automation level and overall efficiency of garment recycling and processing.

[0035] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 2 There are two handling mechanisms 500, both located at the end of the conveyor belt 800, situated on opposite sides of the conveyor belt 800 along its width. This arrangement enables rapid sorting and handling of clothing on the conveyor belt 800. This layout allows the handling mechanisms 500 to operate on clothing on both sides of the conveyor belt 800 simultaneously, improving sorting efficiency. Furthermore, their location at the end of the conveyor belt 800 ensures timely processing of clothing, preventing accumulation and guaranteeing smooth operation. This symmetrical and efficient layout not only improves the sorting machine's efficiency but also optimizes space utilization, making the entire sorting system more compact and efficient, suitable for large-scale clothing recycling operations.

[0036] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 The clamp 200 includes a mounting base 210, a drive cylinder 220, and two grippers 230. The mounting base 210 is connected to the drive unit 300. The drive cylinder 220 is mounted on the mounting base 210 and connected to the two grippers 230, and can drive the two grippers 230 to close or open relative to each other. The clamp 200, composed of the mounting base 210, drive cylinder 220, and two grippers 230, enables efficient gripping and releasing of clothing. The drive cylinder 220 can drive the two grippers 230 to close or open relative to each other. This driving method is simple and reliable, and can quickly respond to the commands of the control system to achieve rapid gripping and releasing actions of the grippers 230. At the same time, the mounting base 210 provides a stable mounting foundation for the clamp 200, ensuring the stability of the grippers 230 during operation. This clamp 200 has a reasonable structural design, can adapt to clothing of different sizes and materials, improves the versatility and reliability of the sorting machine, and reduces the complexity and cost of the equipment.

[0037] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 The reader 700 includes an RFID scanner mounted on the mounting base 210, which can scan and identify RFID tags on clothing. The RFID scanner on the mounting base 210 enables rapid scanning and identification of RFID tags on clothing. RFID technology has advantages such as fast identification speed, high accuracy, and no need for manual intervention. The RFID scanner can quickly obtain detailed information about clothing, such as brand, material, and style, providing accurate data support for subsequent sorting. This automated identification method not only improves sorting efficiency but also reduces sorting errors caused by human error, further enhancing the intelligence level and quality control capabilities of clothing recycling and processing.

[0038] It is conceivable that the identifier 700 could also be composed of other components, such as sensing clothing via an infrared sensor. The specific implementation method is not unique and can be adjusted according to actual circumstances; therefore, no restrictions are imposed here.

[0039] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 Both grippers 230 are equipped with anti-slip teeth 235, which allow the grippers 230 to contact the clothing when closed. The anti-slip teeth 235 effectively increase the friction between the grippers 230 and the clothing, preventing the clothing from slipping during gripping. This anti-slip design is particularly suitable for gripping smooth or soft clothing, ensuring the grippers 230 firmly hold the clothing and improving gripping reliability. At the same time, the anti-slip teeth 235 design will not damage the clothing, ensuring its integrity. This detailed design not only improves the performance of the sorting machine but also enhances the quality of clothing recycling and processing, avoiding resource waste caused by damaged clothing.

[0040] In some embodiments, reference is made to Figure 4 The mounting base 210 is equipped with a laser rangefinder. This rangefinder allows for real-time measurement of the distance between the gripper 230 and the clothing, providing data support for the precise movement of the gripper 230. The laser rangefinder features high measurement accuracy and fast response speed. Using the measured distance data, the control system can precisely control the movement trajectory and gripping force of the gripper 230, ensuring that it accurately grasps the clothing. This precise measurement and control method not only improves sorting accuracy but also adapts to clothing of different sizes and shapes, enhancing the sorting machine's adaptability and flexibility, and further improving the equipment's intelligence and sorting efficiency.

[0041] A second aspect of this invention provides an embodiment of a clothing recycling production line, including the clothing sorting machine described above. Through the sequential movement of two conveying mechanisms 500, different types of clothing can be conveyed separately, thereby achieving a sorting effect. Furthermore, during the conveying process of one of the two conveying mechanisms 500, the other conveying mechanism 500 can convey clothing again, thus effectively solving the problem of separating piled-up clothing, avoiding clothing entanglement and jamming, and significantly improving sorting efficiency and equipment operational stability. The identifier 700 installed on the clamp 200 can accurately identify and position the clothing, making the clamping action of the clamp 200 more precise, reducing the possibility of misoperation, and providing detailed and accurate information support for subsequent classification processing. In addition, the drive device 300 can intelligently control the movement of the clamp 200 based on the information fed back by the identifier 700, further improving the accuracy and reliability of sorting. Therefore, this garment sorting machine not only improves the efficiency and quality of garment recycling and processing and reduces labor costs, but also provides a strong guarantee for the refined classification and resource utilization of garments through accurate identification and efficient separation functions. It has significant economic and social benefits, and its reasonable structural design makes it easy to maintain and operate, with broad application prospects.

[0042] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0043] The embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

Claims

1. A garment sorting machine, characterized in that, It includes a warehouse (100) and multiple handling mechanisms (500), each of the handling mechanisms (500) is independent of each other and can sequentially retrieve and handle clothing in the warehouse (100), wherein the handling mechanism (500) includes: a drive device (300); A clamp (200) is connected to the drive device (300), which is capable of driving the clamp (200) to move closer to or away from the warehouse (100); A reader (700) is mounted on the clamp (200) and moves with it. The reader (700) is capable of locating and identifying clothing in the warehouse (100).

2. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drive device (300) includes a motor (310) and a lead screw pair (350), wherein the motor (310) is connected to the clamp (200) through the lead screw pair (350).

3. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The lead screw pair (350) is connected to a bracket (600), and the bracket (600) is movably connected to a connecting rod (400). The clamp (200) is installed on the connecting rod (400). A through hole (650) and a clamping groove (450) are provided between the connecting rod (400) and the bracket (600). The through hole (650) can be aligned with a portion of the clamping groove (450), and the through hole (650) and the clamping groove (450) are relatively fixed by fasteners.

4. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The warehouse (100) is provided with a support frame (900), and each of the conveying mechanisms (500) is installed on the support frame (900); a conveyor belt (800) is provided below the support frame (900).

5. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 4, characterized in that: There are two transport mechanisms (500), both of which are located at the end of the conveyor belt (800) and on both sides of the conveyor belt (800) along its width direction.

6. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The clamp (200) includes a mounting base (210), a drive cylinder (220), and two grippers (230). The mounting base (210) is connected to the drive device (300). The drive cylinder (220) is mounted on the mounting base (210) and connected to the two grippers (230). The drive cylinder (220) can drive the two grippers (230) to close or open relative to each other.

7. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The identifier (700) includes an RFID scanner disposed on the mounting base (210), which is capable of scanning and recognizing RFID expressions on clothing.

8. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: Both grippers (230) are provided with anti-slip teeth (235), and when the two grippers (230) are closed relative to each other, they can contact the clothing through the anti-slip teeth (235).

9. The garment sorting machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The mounting base (210) is equipped with a laser rangefinder.

10. A clothing recycling production line, characterized in that, Includes the garment sorting machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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