Automatic classifying, warehousing and conveying system for furniture accessory plates

Abstract

A furniture accessory plate automatic classification warehousing conveying system comprises an accessory conveying table, a transfer conveying table, an accessory storage and transportation table and an assembly centralized control table, the transfer conveying table is in communication connection with the assembly centralized control table, and the transfer conveying table receives accessories needed by orders from the accessory conveying table according to order information received by the assembly centralized control table and sends the accessories to the assembly centralized control table. And accessories required by the order are transferred to the accessory storage and transportation platform. The special accessory storage and transportation platform is arranged to serve as a temporary storage carrier, and the transfer conveying platform is used for accurate transfer, so that all accessories from a production line can be immediately and orderly stored to a designated position instead of being stacked beside the assembly line, the problem that the accessories are mixed and squeezed to be stacked is thoroughly solved, the operation space is greatly released, and the production efficiency is improved. And collision, scratching and deformation of the accessories caused by disordered stacking are fundamentally avoided, and the product quality is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of conveying device technology, specifically referring to an automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards. Background Technology

[0002] In the modern furniture manufacturing industry, panel furniture is widely used due to its customizability and high production efficiency. This type of furniture is usually assembled from a variety of standardized components (such as large and small panels, perforated panels, legs, etc.). Currently, the mainstream production method is that after the various components are processed at the processing end, they are continuously transported downstream via multiple parallel dedicated conveyor belts, eventually converging at the assembly area.

[0003] In the assembly area, operators need to quickly and accurately select all the necessary parts for the current order from the various types of parts flowing simultaneously on multiple conveyor belts, based on real-time order requirements, and then assemble them uniformly. However, because multiple conveyor belts continuously transport parts, and the assembly rhythm fluctuates due to different part requirements, a large number of parts accumulate and become mixed up at the front of the assembly area. Different types of parts from different orders are stacked and squeezed together, not only occupying a lot of space and causing on-site chaos, but also easily leading to scratches and bumps on parts (especially sheet metal parts), resulting in quality loss. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In view of the above situation and to overcome the defects of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards, so as to at least partially solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows: An automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards is proposed, comprising: Multiple accessory conveying stations arranged side by side along the second direction are configured to convey different types of furniture accessories along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the second direction. Multiple spare parts storage and transport stations arranged side by side along the second direction are configured to transport and temporarily store spare parts combinations along the first direction. A transfer conveyor is provided between the parts conveyor and the parts storage and transportation platform, and the transfer conveyor can move in a second direction; Assembly control console, used to receive and process order information; The transfer conveyor is communicatively connected to the assembly control console, and the transfer conveyor is configured to receive the parts required for the order from the parts conveyor according to the order information received by the assembly control console, and transfer the parts required for the order to the parts storage and transportation platform, so that the parts on the parts storage and transportation platform are combined into a specific combination of the order. The assembly control console is configured to generate location marker information for each assembly of parts stored on the parts storage and transportation platform, and the location marker information is associated with order information.

[0006] Furthermore, the order information includes the type of furniture, the type and quantity of required accessories.

[0007] Furthermore, the assembly control console generates a task sequence for picking up and placing parts on the transfer conveyor based on the order information. The task sequence includes an identifier of which part conveyor the transfer conveyor receives the parts from, an identifier of the quantity of parts received, and an identifier of which part storage and transportation platform the target part is transported to.

[0008] Furthermore, the transfer conveyor is configured to move along the second direction to the output side of the target parts conveyor according to the task sequence generated by the assembly control station, receive a set number and type of parts, form the parts combination on the transfer conveyor, and then move along the second direction to the input side of the target parts storage and transportation station to transport the parts combination to the target parts storage and transportation station.

[0009] Furthermore, after the component assembly is transported to the target component storage and transportation platform, the assembly control console generates the location marking information corresponding to the component storage and transportation platform for the target assembly, and the location marking information is bound and stored with the corresponding order information.

[0010] Furthermore, the accessory conveying platform includes a support frame, support rollers, and support legs. The support frames are arranged in two parallel distributions, and a plurality of support rollers are arranged equidistantly between the two support frames. The support rollers are rotatably connected to the support frames, and the plurality of support rollers are configured to be driven to rotate, so that the accessories are conveyed in a set plane along the first direction. The support legs are fixed to the bottom of the support frames, so that the accessories conveyed on the support rollers are conveyed in a uniquely determined height plane.

[0011] Furthermore, the accessory storage and transportation platform includes a first storage and transportation rack, a second storage and transportation rack, a third storage and transportation rack, and a fourth storage and transportation rack stacked from low to high. The first storage and transportation rack is fixed above the base, and the bottom of the second, third, and fourth storage and transportation racks are all provided with lifting rods, which can be used to adjust the height.

[0012] Furthermore, the lengths of the first, second, third, and fourth storage racks increase sequentially, and the lifting rods are located at both ends of the second, third, and fourth storage racks.

[0013] Furthermore, the transfer conveyor includes a flat roller conveyor, a trolley, and a lifter. The lifter is disposed between the flat roller conveyor and the trolley and is used to adjust the height of the flat roller conveyor. A support wheel set is installed at the bottom of the trolley. A track is provided between the parts conveyor and the parts storage and transport platform, which is arranged along a second direction. The support wheel set is configured to move along the track.

[0014] Furthermore, when receiving or transporting parts, the height of the planar roller conveyor is consistent with the height of the corresponding parts transport platform or the first, second, third, and fourth storage racks.

[0015] Beneficial effects: This invention uses a dedicated parts storage and transportation platform as a temporary storage carrier and a transfer conveyor for precise transfer, so that all parts coming off the production line can be immediately and orderly stored in designated locations instead of piling up next to the assembly line. This completely solves the problem of mixed and compressed parts, greatly frees up working space, and fundamentally avoids parts being bumped, scratched and deformed due to disorderly stacking, thus significantly improving product quality. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards proposed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards proposed in an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the transfer conveyor platform is provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of the parts storage and transportation platform is provided for an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the extended state of the accessory storage and transportation platform according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0017] Among them, 01, track; 10, parts conveying platform; 11, support frame; 12, support roller; 13, support leg; 20, transfer conveying platform; 21, flat roller conveyor; 22, trolley; 23, lifting device; 24, support wheel set; 30, parts storage and transportation platform; 301, first storage and transportation rack; 302, second storage and transportation rack; 303, third storage and transportation rack; 304, fourth storage and transportation rack; 31, storage and transportation rack frame; 32, storage and transportation rack roller; 33, lifting rod; 34, base; 40, assembly control console.

[0018] The accompanying drawings are provided to further understand the embodiments and form part of the specification. They are used together with the embodiments for explanation and do not constitute a limitation on the embodiments. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present invention, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments 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 limitations on the embodiments.

[0021] Currently, the lack of effective management of the intermediate process from the production of parts to assembly has led to a series of interconnected technical problems in the furniture assembly process, such as low space utilization, low work efficiency, high error rate, and insufficient management refinement.

[0022] For example, picking is difficult and inefficient. Operators need to rely on visual identification and memory to find and pick all the parts required for a specific order from piles of mixed parts. This process is time-consuming and labor-intensive, with extremely low picking efficiency, becoming a significant bottleneck in the entire production process. Especially when orders are diverse and parts are similar, the picking difficulty increases exponentially, and the high reliance on manual picking makes it prone to mispicking and omissions. Operators may mistakenly pick parts from other orders or miss a part from their own order. Such errors are often only discovered during assembly or even packaging, leading to rework and disassembly, severely disrupting the production rhythm, delaying delivery, and causing direct economic losses. Furthermore, once the parts come off the conveyor belt, they enter a chaotic pile-up state, and their association information with the specific order is instantly lost.

[0023] Therefore, there is an urgent need in this field for an innovative solution that can pre-process and manage the parts delivered to the assembly area in an orderly, precise and efficient manner, fundamentally eliminating accumulation and chaos, and achieving fast and accurate material allocation according to orders, thereby improving the intelligence level and production efficiency of the entire furniture manufacturing system.

[0024] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown in the figure, an automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture parts is provided in an embodiment of the present invention, which mainly includes a parts conveying platform 10, a transfer conveying platform 20, a parts storage and transportation platform 30, and an assembly control platform 40.

[0025] Multiple accessory conveyor tables 10 are arranged side by side along the second direction. They are configured to convey different types of furniture accessories along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the second direction. In some embodiments, the output side of the accessory conveyor table 10 is simply required to be in a parallel state. Its input side is connected to various processing sections, such as the production areas of accessories like panels, legs, and perforated plates. After production, the various accessories are then transported to a central location via the accessory conveyor table 10.

[0026] On the output side of the parts conveying station 10, multiple parts storage and transportation stations 30 are also arranged side by side along the second direction. The parts storage and transportation stations 30 are configured to convey and temporarily store parts assemblies along the first direction. In some embodiments, the number of parts storage and transportation stations 30 does not necessarily need to be the same as the number of parts conveying stations 10. Their purpose is to temporarily store and output parts assemblies to the packaging area. They can be arranged according to the actual site environment.

[0027] Furthermore, the system is also equipped with a transfer conveyor 20 and an assembly control console 40. The transfer conveyor 20 is located between the parts conveyor 10 and the parts storage and transportation platform 30, and the transfer conveyor 20 can move in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The assembly control console 40 is used to receive and process order information.

[0028] In some embodiments, the assembly control console 40 is configured as a networked computer, equipped with an information input device and a tagging device. The assembly control console 40 can generate the required furniture information based on the order information obtained from the network and generate corresponding tags for use on the corresponding accessories, which facilitates traceability in the later stages.

[0029] The transfer conveyor 20 is communicatively connected to the assembly control console 40. Based on the order information received by the assembly control console 40, the transfer conveyor 20 receives the parts required for the order from the parts conveyor 10 and transfers the parts required for the order to the parts storage and transportation platform 30, so that the parts combination on the parts storage and transportation platform 30 is the specific combination of the order. At the same time, the assembly control console 40 is configured to generate location mark information based on each part combination stored on the parts storage and transportation platform 30, and the location mark information is associated with the order information.

[0030] Based on the aforementioned automated sorting and warehousing system for furniture parts, the sorting and warehousing of furniture parts includes the following steps: In the order receiving step, the assembly control console 40 is used to receive order information, and the order information includes at least the type of furniture, the type and quantity of required accessories, so that the transfer conveyor 20 can accurately receive the required accessories from the accessory conveyor 10 and transport the required accessories to the accessory storage and transportation console 30 for temporary storage.

[0031] In some embodiments, the information processing module within the assembly control console 40 parses the order and generates a clear parts material list. At the same time, the system allocates a parts storage and transportation station 30 for the order to temporarily store all the parts for the order.

[0032] In the scheduling decision-making process, the assembly control console 40 can generate a task sequence for picking up and placing parts on the transfer conveyor 20 based on the order information. The task sequence includes an identifier of which part conveyor 10 the transfer conveyor 20 receives the parts from, an identifier of the quantity of parts received, and an identifier of which part storage and transportation platform 30 the target parts are to be transported to.

[0033] In some embodiments, the scheduling algorithm of the assembly control console 40 generates a specific work task sequence for the transfer conveyor 20 based on the parsed parts material list. Specifically, this includes: Source address: The part number needs to be received at which part conveyor 10.

[0034] Operation instructions: The type and quantity of parts to be received from the parts conveyor 10.

[0035] Target address: The part number of part storage station 30 where this batch of parts needs to be placed.

[0036] In the parts integration step, the transfer conveyor 20 is configured to move along the second direction to the output side of the target parts conveyor 10 according to the task sequence generated by the assembly control console 40, receive a set number and type of parts, form a parts combination on the transfer conveyor 20, and then move along the second direction to the input side of the target parts storage and transportation console 30 to transport the parts combination to the target parts storage and transportation console 30.

[0037] In some embodiments, the accessory conveyor 10 includes a support frame 11, a support roller 12, and a support leg 13.

[0038] The support frame 11 is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy and consists of two parallel support frames 11. Multiple support rollers 12 are equidistantly distributed between the two support frames 11 and are rotatably connected to the support frame 11.

[0039] Furthermore, the support rollers 12 are connected to each other by a linkage mechanism (belt or gear) and are equipped with a drive motor so that the multiple support rollers 12 can be driven to rotate, so that the accessories are conveyed in a first direction within a set plane.

[0040] Furthermore, the support leg 13 is fixed to the bottom of the support frame 11, so that the accessories conveyed on the support roller 12 are conveyed within a uniquely defined height plane.

[0041] To save space occupied by the parts storage and transportation platform 30, the parts storage and transportation platform 30 includes a first storage and transportation rack 301, a second storage and transportation rack 302, a third storage and transportation rack 303, and a fourth storage and transportation rack 304 stacked from low to high. The first storage and transportation rack 301 is fixed above the base 34 by a support rod of fixed length. The bottom of the second storage and transportation rack 302, the third storage and transportation rack 303, and the fourth storage and transportation rack 304 are all provided with lifting rods 33, and the height can be adjusted by lifting rods 33.

[0042] The first storage rack 301, the second storage rack 302, the third storage rack 303, and the fourth storage rack 304 all include a storage rack frame 31 and storage rack rollers 32. The corresponding storage rack frame 31 is made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy and is set as two parallel distributions. Multiple storage rack rollers 32 are equidistantly distributed between the two storage rack frames 31. The storage rack rollers 32 are rotatably connected to the storage rack frame 31. The storage rack rollers 32 are connected to each other through a linkage mechanism (belt or gear) and are equipped with a drive motor so that the multiple storage rack rollers 32 can be driven to rotate to transport the accessories out of the warehouse for packaging.

[0043] In some embodiments, the lengths of the first storage rack 301, the second storage rack 302, the third storage rack 303, and the fourth storage rack 304 increase sequentially, and the lifting rod 33 is disposed at both ends of the second storage rack 302, the third storage rack 303, and the fourth storage rack 304. In this way, four layers of accessory combinations can be accumulated in the same area, which greatly saves ground space.

[0044] Furthermore, the transfer conveyor 20 includes a flat roller conveyor 21, a trolley 22, and a lifter 23. The lifter 23 is disposed between the flat roller conveyor 21 and the trolley 22 and is used to adjust the height of the flat roller conveyor 21. A support wheel set 24 is installed at the bottom of the trolley 22. A track 01 arranged along the second direction is provided between the parts conveyor 10 and the parts storage and transport platform 30. The support wheel set 24 is configured to move along the track 01.

[0045] When receiving or transporting parts, the height of the flat roller conveyor 21 is controlled by the lifting device 23 so that the height of the flat roller conveyor 21 is consistent with the height of the corresponding parts conveying platform 10 or the first storage rack 301, the second storage rack 302, the third storage rack 303, and the fourth storage rack 304, so that the parts or parts assemblies can be transferred smoothly.

[0046] Thus, the device has a compact structure and high space utilization, and can easily handle customized production orders with multiple varieties and small batches. By modifying the order information in the assembly control console 40, production tasks can be quickly switched without any changes to the hardware layout, which greatly enhances the company's ability to adapt to market changes.

[0047] In the information binding step, after the parts assembly is transported to the target parts storage and transportation platform 30, the assembly control console 40 produces the corresponding part storage and transportation platform 30 location marking information for the target assembly, and the location marking information is bound and stored with the corresponding order information.

[0048] Furthermore, when the packaging area issues an instruction to assemble a specific order, the operator inputs the order number via a handheld terminal (or assembly control console 40). The assembly control console 40 immediately retrieves the location information of the associated parts storage and transportation station 30. Following the guidance, the operator directly locates the corresponding parts storage and transportation station 30. Since this station contains all the parts for a complete order, it can be directly pushed to the assembly station for packaging without any secondary sorting or confirmation, greatly saving time and improving assembly efficiency. After the parts are shipped out, the location information of the parts storage and transportation station 30 is cleared, and its status in the system is reset to "empty," making it available for the assembly control console 40 to allocate to new orders, starting the next cycle.

[0049] In conjunction with the above embodiments, this invention sets up a dedicated parts storage and transportation platform 30 as a temporary storage carrier and uses a transfer conveyor platform 20 for precise transfer, so that all parts coming off the production line can be immediately and orderly stored in designated locations instead of piling up next to the assembly line. This completely solves the stubborn problem of mixed and squeezed parts, greatly frees up working space, and fundamentally avoids parts being bumped, scratched and deformed due to disorderly stacking, thus significantly improving product quality.

[0050] Furthermore, the assembly control console 40 performs unified scheduling based on order information, and the operator operates the transfer conveyor 20 to complete the picking and collection of all parts. There is no need to search through a large number of mixed parts, eliminating the efficiency bottleneck and error risk caused by manual picking, and the production efficiency and accuracy have achieved a qualitative leap.

[0051] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0052] The embodiments have been described above, and such description is not restrictive. The figures shown are only one embodiment, and the actual structure is not limited to this. In short, if a person skilled in the art is inspired by this description and designs a similar structure and embodiment without departing from the inventive spirit, such design should fall within the scope of protection.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting and conveying system for furniture accessory boards, characterized in that, include: Multiple accessory conveying tables (10) arranged side by side along the second direction are configured to convey different types of furniture accessories along the first direction, which is perpendicular to the second direction. Multiple spare parts storage and transport stations (30) arranged side by side along the second direction are configured to transport and temporarily store spare parts assemblies along the first direction; A transfer conveyor (20) is disposed between the parts conveyor (10) and the parts storage and transportation platform (30), and the transfer conveyor (20) can move in a second direction; Assembly control console (40) is used to receive and process order information; The transfer conveyor (20) is communicatively connected to the assembly control console (40), and the transfer conveyor (20) is configured to receive the parts required for the order from the parts conveyor (10) according to the order information received by the assembly control console (40), and transfer the parts required for the order to the parts storage and transportation platform (30), so that the parts on the parts storage and transportation platform (30) are combined into a specific combination of the order; The assembly control console (40) is configured to generate location marker information for each assembly of parts stored on the parts storage and transport station (30), the location marker information being associated with order information.

2. The automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The order information includes the type of furniture, the type and quantity of accessories required.

3. The automatic sorting and conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 2, characterized in that: The assembly control console (40) generates a task sequence for picking up and placing parts on the transfer conveyor (20) based on the order information. The task sequence includes an identifier of which part conveyor (10) the transfer conveyor (20) receives the parts from, an identifier of the number of parts received, and an identifier of which part storage and transportation platform (30) the target part is transported to.

4. The automatic sorting and conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 3, characterized in that: The transfer conveyor (20) is configured to move along the second direction to the output side of the target accessory conveyor (10) according to the task sequence generated by the assembly control station (40), receive a set number and type of accessories, form the accessory combination on the transfer conveyor (20), and then move along the second direction to the input side of the target accessory storage and transportation station (30) to transport the accessory combination to the target accessory storage and transportation station (30).

5. The automatic sorting and conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 4, characterized in that: After the component assembly is transported to the target component storage and transportation platform (30), the assembly control platform (40) produces the location marking information of the corresponding component storage and transportation platform (30) for the target assembly, and the location marking information is bound and stored with the corresponding order information.

6. The automatic sorting and conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 1, characterized in that: The accessory conveying platform (10) includes a support frame (11), support rollers (12) and support legs (13). The support frames (11) are arranged in two parallel distributions. A plurality of support rollers (12) are arranged equidistantly between the two support frames (11). The support rollers (12) are rotatably connected to the support frames (11). The plurality of support rollers (12) are configured to be driven to rotate, so that the accessories are conveyed in a set plane along the first direction. The support legs (13) are fixed to the bottom of the support frame (11), so that the accessories conveyed on the support rollers (12) are conveyed in a uniquely determined height plane.

7. The automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 6, characterized in that: The accessory storage and transportation platform (30) includes a first storage and transportation rack (301), a second storage and transportation rack (302), a third storage and transportation rack (303), and a fourth storage and transportation rack (304) stacked from low to high. The first storage and transportation rack (301) is fixed above the base (34). The bottom of the second storage and transportation rack (302), the third storage and transportation rack (303), and the fourth storage and transportation rack (304) are all provided with lifting rods (33), and the height can be adjusted by the lifting rods (33).

8. The automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lengths of the first storage rack (301), the second storage rack (302), the third storage rack (303), and the fourth storage rack (304) increase sequentially, and the lifting rod (33) is provided at both ends of the second storage rack (302), the third storage rack (303), and the fourth storage rack (304).

9. The automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transfer conveyor (20) includes a flat roller conveyor (21), a trolley (22) and a lifter (23). The lifter (23) is located between the flat roller conveyor (21) and the trolley (22) and is used to adjust the height of the flat roller conveyor (21). A support wheel set (24) is installed at the bottom of the trolley (22). A track (01) is provided between the parts conveyor (10) and the parts storage and transportation platform (30) along a second direction. The support wheel set (24) is configured to move along the track (01).

10. The automatic sorting and warehousing conveying system for furniture accessory boards according to claim 9, characterized in that: When receiving or transporting parts, the height of the planar roller conveyor (21) is consistent with the height of the corresponding parts transport platform (10) or the first storage rack (301), the second storage rack (302), the third storage rack (303), and the fourth storage rack (304).

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