Automatic arrangement equipment for returning library books

By designing an automated library book return system, which utilizes drive units and limiting side plates, the system enables automated sorting and handling of books, solving the problem of low efficiency in existing technologies, improving the efficiency of book return and sorting, and protecting the safety of books.

CN121291997APending Publication Date: 2026-01-09HEFEI CHINESE INTERNET TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202511849309.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-12-09
Publication Date
2026-01-09

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Technical Problem

Existing library book return systems require manual sorting and transportation when dealing with large quantities of books, which is inefficient and can easily damage the books.

Method used

Design an automated book sorting device for library book return, including a handling rack and a storage box. Utilize a drive unit, limiting side plates, and adjustable partitions to achieve automated book sorting and handling, reducing manual operation and protecting the books.

Benefits of technology

It improves the efficiency of book return, organization, and placement, reduces human resource consumption, protects the safety and integrity of books, and enhances the practicality and flexibility of the equipment.

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Abstract

The invention discloses automatic arrangement equipment for returning library books, and relates to the technical field of book transfer equipment, the automatic arrangement equipment comprises a carrying rack and two groups of storage frames which are located on the inner side of the carrying rack and arranged from top to bottom, and each group of storage frames are distributed at equal intervals along the circumferential track; and a driving unit capable of controlling the group of storage frames to synchronously move out and move into the inner side of the carrying rack is arranged below each group of storage frames. A first limiting side plate and a second limiting side plate which are symmetrically distributed are arranged on the inner side of each storage frame. According to the book storage device, the books can be conveniently returned and sorted, the books can be stored in a centralized mode, and the workload of book stacking and manual sorting is reduced. When the number of the books to be stored reaches a specified number, the carrying rack can be moved to reach different bookshelf positions in a library, and the books are returned. The efficiency of returning, arranging and returning a large number of books is improved, and manpower resources are saved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of book transfer equipment, in particular to an automatic arrangement equipment for library book return. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the continuous development of social and cultural undertakings, as an important place for storing and disseminating knowledge, the library has an increasingly large collection of books and a more diversified service function. In the daily operation process, book arrangement is one of the core links of daily operation and management of the library, which is directly related to whether the library can efficiently provide services for readers. An orderly bookshelf display can help readers quickly locate and find the books they need, greatly saving search time and improving reading experience. At the same time, accurate book classification and arrangement can also help library staff effectively manage the collection resources, such as facilitating inventory, statistics, and adjusting the collection structure according to the reader's borrowing situation.

[0003] The existing library book return methods mainly include traditional manual borrowing and returning and modern self-service borrowing and returning. The operation processes, application scenarios and convenience of different methods are different, and specific selection can be made according to the library facilities and personal needs. With the digital upgrade, most libraries have equipped self-service equipment to support users to complete borrowing and returning independently, which is suitable for daily high-frequency borrowing and returning scenarios. However, the existing self-service borrowing and returning equipment mostly only has the function of recycling books. When the number of books in the equipment reaches a specified number, manual arrangement and return of the books are still needed, the books are stacked, and then transfer equipment is used to transfer and return the returned books. When the number of borrowed and returned books is large, the time and efficiency of manual arrangement, stacking and transferring books are low. Therefore, the present application provides an automatic arrangement equipment for library book return to meet the needs. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the above problems, the present application provides an automatic arrangement equipment for library book return.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme: an automatic arrangement equipment for library book return, comprising a transfer rack and two groups of storage frames arranged from top to bottom inside the transfer rack, each group of storage frames is equally distributed along a circular trajectory, and each group of storage frames is provided below with a drive unit capable of synchronously moving the group of storage frames out of or into the inside of the transfer rack.

[0006] The inside of the receiving frame is provided with symmetrically distributed limiting side plate one and limiting side plate two, and a plurality of parallel arranged partitions are arranged between the limiting side plate one and the limiting side plate two. When each group of receiving frames is synchronously moved out of or into the outside of the carrying rack, the limiting side plate one and the limiting side plate two move in opposite or opposite directions, and move away from or close to the partitions and the books placed above the partitions.

[0007] Further, the back of the receiving frame is fixed with two limiting tables, the bottom end of the two limiting tables is respectively fixed with a linkage rack and a linkage slide, the inside of the carrying rack is fixed with two positioning rings respectively below the two groups of receiving frames, the positioning ring is fixed with a plurality of limiting guide rails one equidistantly distributed along the circumferential track, and the linkage rack and the linkage slide are slidably connected with the limiting guide rail one. When the linkage rack and the linkage slide move along the distribution direction of the limiting guide rail one, the limiting table and the receiving frame move synchronously.

[0008] Further, the driving unit comprises a driving gear ring mounted in the carrying rack, the inside of the driving ring is provided with an electric gear for driving the rotation thereof, and the inside of the driving gear ring is meshingly connected with a plurality of first linkage gears, the upper side of the first linkage gear is mounted with a second linkage gear rotatable synchronously therewith through a linkage shaft, and the second linkage gear is meshingly connected with a plurality of linkage racks. With the rotation of the driving gear ring, the first linkage gear, the linkage shaft and the second linkage gear rotate synchronously, and the linkage rack, the linkage slide and the limiting table move synchronously.

[0009] Further, the top end of the linkage shaft is mounted with a synchronous gear, the bottom end of the receiving frame is provided with a channel through which the linkage shaft and the synchronous gear can pass, and the bottom end of the limiting side plate one and the limiting side plate two is respectively fixed with a guide frame one and a guide frame two. The guide frame one and the guide frame two are located below the partition, and the guide frame one and the guide frame two are in L-shaped structure.

[0010] The longer frame bodies of the guide frame one and the guide frame two are meshingly connected with the rack and the synchronous gear, and the guide frame one and the guide frame two are located on the front side and the rear side of the synchronous gear respectively. With the rotation of the synchronous gear, the guide frame one and the guide frame two move in opposite or opposite directions respectively.

[0011] Further, the inside of the carrying rack is fixed with two groups of supporting tables respectively below the two groups of receiving frames, the linkage shaft is rotatably mounted with the supporting table, the synchronous gear, the guide frame one and the guide frame two are located above the supporting table, and the supporting table is fixed with two limiting guide rails two respectively matched with the guide frame one and the guide frame two. With the rotation of the synchronous gear, the guide frame one and the guide frame two move along the track of the limiting guide rail two.

[0012] Further, a vertical distribution guide rod is installed on the inner side of the storage frame, the upper and lower ends of the guide rod extend horizontally to form a boss, and the multiple partitions on the same inner side of the storage frame are all in sliding connection with the guide rod.

[0013] A pneumatic cylinder is installed on the inner side of the storage frame, the output end of the pneumatic cylinder is connected with the uppermost partition, the lowermost partition is in abutment with the boss at the lower end of the guide rod, and the adjacent partitions are all connected through an elastic variable distance structure.

[0014] Further, the elastic variable distance structure comprises a connecting rod penetrating through the two partitions distributed from top to bottom, a sliding sleeve is sleeved on the connecting rod, and a positioning sleeve is fixed to the bottom end of the connecting rod.

[0015] The sliding sleeve is fixed to the upper partition, and the positioning sleeve is fixed to the lower partition, when the uppermost partition among the multiple partitions on the same inner side of the storage frame is lowered, the sliding sleeve fixed to the partition is lowered, the reset spring is contracted, and the positioning sleeve, the partition fixed to the positioning sleeve and the connecting rod are synchronously lowered.

[0016] Further, a plurality of equidistantly distributed supporting legs are arranged on the carrying rack, universal wheels are installed on the bottom ends of the supporting legs, and handles are fixed to the supporting legs.

[0017] In summary, the technical effects and advantages of the present application are as follows:

[0018] 1. The present application facilitates the return and arrangement of books, has a centralized storage effect on books, reduces the workload of book stacking and manual arrangement, and when the number of books to be stored reaches a specified number, the carrying rack can be moved to different bookshelf positions in the library to implement the homing operation of books, thereby improving the efficiency of the return, arrangement and homing of a large number of books and saving human resources.

[0019] 2. The present application is provided with limiting side plates one and two that can prevent books from falling, the limiting side plates one and two have a limiting effect on books to maintain the stability of the books, and in the process of inserting and taking out books, the relative position state of the limiting side plates one and two and the books can be automatically adjusted with the movement state of the storage frame, thereby moving away from the books to reduce the resistance in the process of inserting and taking out books, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of the return, arrangement and homing of books in the library, and better protecting the books.

[0020] 3、The present application is provided with multiple adjustable spacing partitions. In the process of placing and taking out books, the resistance of the partitions can be reduced, leaving space for quick placement and removal of books. The phenomenon of friction damage to books is effectively avoided. The storage is more compact and orderly, which can adapt to the operation needs of the user, further improving the practicality and flexibility of the equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0021] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application or the prior art, the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments or prior art description will be briefly introduced. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of the present application, and other drawings can be obtained by those skilled in the art without creative labor.

[0022] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of the present application.

[0023] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the carrying rack of the present application.

[0024] Figure 3 It is a schematic diagram of the distribution position of each set of storage frame of the present application.

[0025] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the connection between the driving structure and the storage frame of the present application.

[0026] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the driving structure and the linkage rack, linkage slide and limit table of the present application.

[0027] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at A in the present application. Figure 5

[0028] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the relative position of guide rack one and guide rack two of the present application.

[0029] Figure 8 It is a schematic diagram of the relative position of guide rack one and guide rack two and storage frame of the present application.

[0030] Figure 9 It is a schematic diagram of the relative position of storage frame, partition, guide rack one and guide rack two of the present application.

[0031] Figure 10 It is a schematic diagram of the structure after the storage frame of the present application is cut open.

[0032] Figure 11 It is a schematic diagram of the enlarged structure at B in the present application. Figure 10

[0033] ​​In the figure: 1, carrying rack; 11, driving gear ring; 12, electric gear; 13, first linkage gear; 14, second linkage gear; 15, linkage shaft; 16, synchronous gear; 17, positioning ring; 171, limiting guide rail one; 18, support table; 181, limiting guide rail two; 19, support leg; 2, storage frame; 21, limiting table; 22, linkage rack; 23, linkage sliding seat; 24, guide rod; 3, partition plate; 4, limiting side plate one; 41, guide frame one; 5, limiting side plate two; 51, guide frame two; 6, air cylinder; 7, connecting rod; 8, sliding sleeve; 9, return spring; 10, positioning sleeve. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0034] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative work fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0035] Embodiment 1: Reference Figures 1-3 The automatic arrangement device for returning books in a library shown in the figure includes a carrying rack 1 and two groups of storage frames 2 arranged from top to bottom inside the carrying rack 1, each group of storage frames 2 is equidistantly distributed along a circular track, and each group of storage frames 2 is provided below with a driving unit capable of controlling the synchronous movement of the group of storage frames 2 out of or into the inside of the carrying rack 1.

[0036] In the use process of the automatic arrangement device for returning books in a library, different storage frames 2 can store different types of books. When returning books, the two groups of storage frames 2 are moved out synchronously, and the book borrower can place the books into the designated storage frame 2 according to the type of the books. Therefore, in the present application, the storage frame 2 moved out of the carrying rack 1 can facilitate the returning and arranging operation of the books, has the effect of centralized storage of the books, and reduces the workload of book stacking and manual arrangement.

[0037] Subsequently, the storage frame 2 storing books is moved into the inside of the carrying frame 1, and a large number of returned books are stored in the inside of the carrying frame 1. When the books stored in the inside of the upper and lower groups of storage frames 2 reach a specified number, the movable carrying frame 1 is moved so that the carrying frame 1 reaches different bookshelf positions in the library, and the returning operation of the books is performed. Before the process of performing the book returning operation, the storage frame 2 loaded with books is synchronously moved out, so that the library staff can take out the books in the inside of the storage frame 2. In the process of returning the books, the borrower can refer to the types of books placed in the storage frame 2 or the identification of the storage frame 2 to return the books to the appropriate storage frame 2, so that the staff can concentrate the books of different types. This operation improves the efficiency of returning, sorting and returning a large number of books, and saves human resources.

[0038] In addition, in the process of storing books and concentrating and carrying returned books, the storage frame 2 is moved into the inside of the carrying frame 1, so that the books are protected, the books are effectively prevented from being eroded and damaged by the external environment, and the safety of the books is ensured.

[0039] Further, in the present application, the inside of the storage frame 2 is provided with symmetrically distributed limiting side plate one 4 and limiting side plate two 5, and a plurality of parallel arranged partitions 3 are arranged between the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5. In the process of returning the books, the books need to be laid in the gap between the two partitions 3, and the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 are located on both sides of the books. The arrangement of the plurality of partitions 3 can prevent the books stacked to a certain height from sliding and collapsing in the inside of the storage frame 2.

[0040] When the storage frame 2 is moved into the inside of the carrying frame 1, the carrying frame 1 performs the operation of concentrating and storing the books, or the carrying frame 1 carries a large number of storage frames 2 to move synchronously, with the movement of the storage frame 2, the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 move and abut on both sides of the books, which has a limiting effect on the books. In the process of moving the storage frame 2 out of the inside of the carrying frame 1, the borrower puts the books into the inside of the storage frame 2, or the staff takes out the books in the inside of the storage frame 2 for returning, with the movement of the storage frame 2, the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 move away from the books, which reduces the resistance in the process of putting in and taking out the books, and further avoids damaging the books.

[0041] As shown in Figures 4-6 The back of the storage frame 2 is fixed with two limiting tables 21, the bottom ends of the two limiting tables 21 are respectively fixed with a linkage rack 22 and a linkage slide 23, the inside of the carrying frame 1 is fixed with two positioning rings 17 located below the two groups of storage frames 2, the positioning ring 17 is fixed with a plurality of limiting guide rails one 171 equidistantly distributed along the circumferential track, and the linkage rack 22 and the linkage slide 23 are slidably connected with the limiting guide rails one 171.

[0042] Therefore, when the linkage rack 22 and the linkage slide 23 move along the distribution direction of the limiting guide rail one 171, the arrangement of the limiting guide rail one 171 can keep the stability of the linkage rack 22 and the linkage slide 23 when moving. And the limiting platform 21 moves synchronously with the storage frame 2, so as to drive the storage frame 2 to move out or into the inside of the carrying frame 1.

[0043] As shown in Figures 4-6 The driving unit comprises a driving gear ring 11 installed in the carrying frame 1, and the inside of the driving gear ring 11 is provided with a motor gear 12 for driving the rotation of the driving gear ring 11. A plurality of first linkage gears 13 are meshed and connected to the inside of the driving gear ring 11, and a second linkage gear 14 which can rotate synchronously with the first linkage gear 13 is installed above the first linkage gear 13 through a linkage shaft 15. The second linkage gear 14 is meshed and connected with a plurality of linkage racks 22.

[0044] When the two motor gears 12 distributed from top to bottom simultaneously drive the rotation of the driving gear ring 11, with the rotation of the driving gear ring 11, a plurality of groups of first linkage gears 13, linkage shafts 15 and second linkage gears 14 rotate synchronously to achieve the purpose of driving a plurality of groups of linkage racks 22, linkage slides 23 and limiting platforms 21 to move synchronously, thereby enabling the two groups of limiting frames distributed from top to bottom to move out or into the inside of the carrying frame 1 synchronously.

[0045] As shown in Figures 5-7 The top end of the linkage shaft 15 is provided with a synchronous gear 16, and the bottom end of the storage frame 2 is provided with a passage for accommodating the linkage shaft 15 and the synchronous gear 16. The bottom end of the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 is respectively provided with a guide frame one 41 and a guide frame two 51. In order not to affect the operation of placing and taking out the books, in the present application, the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 are located below the partition plate 3, and the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 are in L-shaped structure distribution.

[0046] The longer frame body of the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 is meshed and connected with the synchronous gear 16 through a rack, and the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 are located at the front and rear sides of the synchronous gear 16 respectively. When a plurality of groups of first linkage gears 13, linkage shafts 15 and second linkage gears 14 rotate synchronously under the meshing action of the driving gear ring 11, the synchronous gear 16 can rotate. With the rotation of the synchronous gear 16, the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 move towards the opposite or the same direction respectively, so as to drive the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 to move towards the opposite or the same direction synchronously.

[0047] Specifically, when the storage frame moves out of the outside of the carrying frame 1, the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 move in opposite directions to provide sufficient space for the insertion and removal of books, avoid squeezing or damaging the books, and facilitate the operation of the book borrowers and the staff. When the storage frame 2 moves into the inside of the carrying frame 1, the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 move in opposite directions and tightly adhere to the two sides of the books, which plays a good limiting and fixing role on the books, prevents the books from sliding due to shaking during the carrying process, and effectively ensures the safety of the books during the centralized storage and transfer process. In the present application, the relative position state of the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5 can be automatically adjusted with the movement state of the storage frame 2. This greatly improves the efficiency and convenience of the library book return, arrangement and homing work, and also better protects the books.

[0048] As Figure 6 , Figure 7 shown, in the present application, in order to maintain the stability of the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51, two sets of supporting tables 18 are fixed inside the carrying frame 1, below the two sets of storage frames 2, the linkage shafts 15 are all rotationally installed with the supporting tables 18, the synchronous gears 16, the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 are all located above the supporting tables 18, and two sets of limiting guide rails two 181 are fixed on the supporting tables 18, which are matched with the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 respectively. With the rotation of the synchronous gears 16, the guide frame one 41 and the guide frame two 51 move smoothly along the trajectory of the limiting guide rails two 181, so as to improve the stability during the movement of the limiting side plate one 4 and the limiting side plate two 5.

[0049] As Figures 8-10 shown, in the present application, the inside of the storage frame 2 is provided with vertically distributed guide rods 24, the upper and lower ends of the guide rods 24 extend in the horizontal direction to form bosses, and the multiple partitions 3 located inside the same storage frame 2 are all connected with the guide rods 24 in a sliding manner. The spacing between the multiple partitions 3 can be adjusted.

[0050] In the present application, the inside of the storage frame 2 is provided with a gas cylinder 6, the output end of the gas cylinder 6 is connected with the uppermost partition 3, the lowermost partition 3 is connected with the boss at the lower end of the guide rod 24, and the adjacent partitions 3 are all connected through an elastic variable pitch structure. Therefore, the lowermost partition 3 is always in a stable state.

[0051] The cylinder 6 can accurately control the position of the uppermost partition plate 3 according to the actual situation. During the process of putting in and taking out books, the cylinder 6 drives the uppermost partition plate 3 to move upwards, providing sufficient moving space for the lower partition plate 3, so as to expand the spacing of the partition plate 3 for the purpose of putting in and taking out books, effectively avoiding the phenomenon of friction damage of books. During the process of storing books, the cylinder 6 can drive the uppermost partition plate 3 to move downwards, so that the books are more compactly stacked inside the partition plate 3, avoiding the phenomenon of shaking of the books during storage and concentrated transportation. This adjustable spacing design can adapt to the operation needs of the user, further improving the practicality and flexibility of the equipment.

[0052] Specifically, as shown in Figure 10 The elastic variable spacing structure includes a connecting rod 7 penetrating through the two partition plates 3 distributed from top to bottom, a sliding sleeve 8 is sleeved on the connecting rod 7, and a positioning sleeve 10 is fixed to the bottom end of the connecting rod 7. The sliding sleeve 8 is connected with the positioning sleeve 10 through the reset spring 9.

[0053] The sliding sleeve 8 is fixed with the upper partition plate 3, and the positioning sleeve 10 is fixed with the lower partition plate 3. During the process of storing books, the cylinder 6 controls the uppermost partition plate 3 to descend, and when the uppermost partition plate 3 descends to a certain distance, the sliding sleeve 8 fixed with the partition plate 3 descends, the reset spring 9 contracts, and the positioning sleeve 10, the partition plate 3 fixed with the positioning sleeve 10 and the connecting rod 7 descend synchronously, so as to drive the multiple partition plates 3 to reduce the spacing and compact the books. During the process of putting in and taking out books, the cylinder 6 drives the uppermost partition plate 3 to move upwards, and under the elastic potential energy of the reset spring 9, the multiple partition plates 3 can quickly reset, so as to drive the multiple partition plates 3 to expand the spacing.

[0054] This elastic variable spacing structure makes the spacing adjustment between the partition plates 3 more stable and smooth. When the cylinder 6 drives or pulls the partition plate 3 to move, the reset spring 9 can play a buffering and stabilizing role, avoiding the partition plate 3 from moving too fast or shaking, and ensuring the safety and stability of the books.

[0055] As shown in Figure 1 The carrying rack 1 is provided with a plurality of equidistantly distributed supporting legs 19, the bottom end of each supporting leg 19 is provided with a universal wheel, and the upper end of each supporting leg 19 is fixed with a handle. When it is necessary to move the carrying rack 1 loaded with a large number of returned books to different bookshelf positions in the library for book returning operation, the staff only needs to hold the handle and easily move the carrying rack 1 through the flexible rotation of the universal wheel, greatly saving manpower and improving work efficiency. Moreover, the design of the universal wheel enables the carrying rack 1 to flexibly turn in a small space, adapt to the complex environment in the library, and conveniently and quickly transport the books to the specified position.

[0056] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An automated book sorting device for library book returns, characterized in that: It includes a transport frame (1) and two sets of storage frames (2) arranged from top to bottom inside the transport frame (1). Each set of storage frames (2) is equidistantly distributed along a circular trajectory. Each set of storage frames (2) is provided with a drive unit below it that can control the synchronous movement of the set of storage frames (2) out and into the inside of the transport frame (1). The inner side of each storage box (2) is provided with symmetrically distributed limiting side plate one (4) and limiting side plate two (5). There are multiple partitions (3) arranged in parallel from top to bottom between the limiting side plate one (4) and the limiting side plate two (5). When each set of storage boxes (2) moves out and into the outside of the transport frame (1) at the same time, the limiting side plate one (4) and the limiting side plate two (5) move in opposite or opposite directions, moving away from or closer to the partition (3) and the books placed above it.

2. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two limiting platforms (21) are fixed on the back of each of the storage frames (2). A linkage rack (22) and a linkage slide (23) are fixed at the bottom of the two limiting platforms (21). Two positioning rings (17) are fixed inside the transport frame (1) and located below the two sets of storage frames (2). Multiple sets of limiting guide rails (171) are fixed on the positioning rings (17) and are equidistantly distributed along the circumferential trajectory. The linkage rack (22) and the linkage slide (23) are slidably connected to the limiting guide rails (171). When the linkage rack (22) and the linkage slide (23) move along the distribution direction of the limiting guide rails (171), the limiting platform (21) moves synchronously with the storage frame (2).

3. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 2, characterized in that: The drive unit includes a drive gear ring (11) installed in the transport frame (1). The inner side of the drive ring (11) is provided with an electric gear (12) that drives it to rotate. The inner side of the drive gear ring (11) is meshed with multiple first linkage gears (13). Above each of the first linkage gears (13), a second linkage gear (14) that can rotate synchronously is installed through a linkage shaft (15). The second linkage gear (14) is meshed with multiple linkage racks (22). As the drive gear ring (11) rotates, the first linkage gear (13), linkage shaft (15), and second linkage gear (14) rotate synchronously, and the linkage racks (22), linkage slides (23), and limiting platform (21) move synchronously.

4. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top of each linkage shaft (15) is equipped with a synchronous gear (16), and the bottom of each storage frame (2) is provided with a channel that can accommodate the linkage shaft (15) and the synchronous gear (16) to pass through. The bottom of each limiting side plate (4) and limiting side plate (5) is respectively fixed with a guide frame (41) and a guide frame (51). The guide frame (41) and the guide frame (51) are both located below the partition (3), and the guide frame (41) and the guide frame (51) are both distributed in an L-shape. The longer frames of the guide frame one (41) and guide frame two (51) are connected to the synchronous gear (16) by a rack and pinion. The guide frame one (41) and guide frame two (51) are located in front of and behind the synchronous gear (16) respectively. As the synchronous gear (16) rotates, the guide frame one (41) and guide frame two (51) move in opposite or opposite directions respectively.

5. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 4, characterized in that: The transport frame (1) has two sets of support platforms (18) fixed inside, which are located below the two sets of storage frames (2). The linkage shaft (15) is rotatably installed with the support platform (18). The synchronous gear (16), guide frame one (41) and guide frame two (51) are all located above the support platform (18). The support platform (18) has two limiting guide rails two (181) that are adapted to guide frame one (41) and guide frame two (51) respectively. As the synchronous gear (16) rotates, guide frame one (41) and guide frame two (51) move along the trajectory of limiting guide rail two (181).

6. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The storage frame (2) is equipped with vertically distributed guide rods (24) on its inner side. The upper and lower ends of the guide rods (24) extend in the horizontal direction to form protrusions. Multiple partitions (3) located on the inner side of the same storage frame (2) are slidably connected to the guide rods (24). The storage frame (2) is equipped with cylinders (6) on its inner side. The output end of the cylinder (6) is connected to the uppermost partition (3). The lowermost partition (3) abuts against the boss at the lower end of the guide rod (24). Adjacent partitions (3) are connected by an elastic variable pitch structure.

7. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 6, characterized in that: Each of the elastic pitch structures includes a connecting rod (7) that runs through two partitions (3) distributed from top to bottom. A sliding sleeve (8) is fitted on the connecting rod (7), and a positioning sleeve (10) is fixed at the bottom end of the connecting rod (7). The sliding sleeve (8) and the positioning sleeve (10) are connected by a return spring (9). The sliding sleeves (8) are all fixed to the upper partitions (3), and the positioning sleeves (10) are all fixed to the lower partitions (3). When the top partition (3) of the multiple partitions (3) located inside the same storage frame (2) descends, the sliding sleeves (8) fixed to the partition (3) descend, the reset spring (9) contracts, until the positioning sleeves (10), the partitions (3) fixed to the positioning sleeves (10), and the connecting rods (7) descend synchronously.

8. The automated book-returning sorting device for libraries according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transport frame (1) is provided with multiple equally spaced legs (19), each leg (19) is equipped with a caster wheel at the bottom and a handle is fixed on each leg (19).