Sorting device, sorting system and warehousing system

Abstract

The embodiment of the utility model provides a sorting device, a sorting system and a warehousing system, and the sorting device comprises a first transition plate which is provided with a first delivery port and a first outlet, and the first transition plate is obliquely arranged relative to the horizontal direction, so that the height of the first delivery port is higher than that of the first outlet; the first turnover container is selectively arranged below the first transition plate, a delivery gap is formed between the top of the first turnover container and the first delivery opening, and the size of the delivery gap is larger than that of the target object; the second turnover container and the first turnover container are arranged side by side, the second turnover container is selectively arranged on the side, away from the first delivery opening, of the first outlet, and an opening of the second turnover container is located in the extending direction of the first outlet; the first transition plate is configured to guide and deliver the target article into the second turnover container. According to the sorting device, the sorting system and the warehousing system, delivery and sorting of the target objects are facilitated, and the delivery, sorting and turnover efficiency of the target objects can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of warehousing equipment, and in particular to a sorting device, a sorting system and a warehousing system. Background Art

[0002] In the field of logistics and transportation, when using robots to sort goods, the robots need to deliver the goods to the corresponding classified grids. After the robot delivers the goods at the grid, the robot needs to rotate to adjust the posture of the robot, and then leave the corresponding classified grid and move to the corresponding shelf to carry the corresponding target items.

[0003] In the related art, a chute is usually provided at the opening of the compartment to accommodate the goods. After the robot moves the goods to the opening of the compartment, the robot delivers the goods to the chute through the opening of the compartment for storage.

[0004] However, in the related art, after the goods in the chute are full, the goods need to be transferred to a turnover container (such as a turnover box or a cage truck), which makes the turnover of goods complicated and the turnover efficiency low. Utility Model Content

[0005] The embodiments of the present application provide a sorting device, a sorting system and a warehousing system, which are convenient for the delivery and sorting of target items and can improve the efficiency of the delivery, sorting and turnover of target items.

[0006] According to a first aspect of an embodiment of the present application, there is provided a sorting device, comprising:

[0007] A first transition plate having a first delivery port and a first outlet, wherein the first transition plate is tilted relative to a horizontal direction so that a height of the first delivery port is higher than a height of the first outlet;

[0008] A first turnover container may be selectively disposed below the first transition plate, a delivery gap being provided between the top of the first turnover container and the first delivery opening, the delivery gap being larger than the size of the target item;

[0009] A second turnover container is arranged side by side with the first turnover container, and the second turnover container can be selectively arranged on a side of the first outlet away from the first delivery outlet, and the opening of the second turnover container is located in the extension direction of the first outlet;

[0010] The first transition plate is configured to guide the target item to be delivered into the second transfer container.

[0011] In an optional implementation, the sorting device further includes:

[0012] A carrier, which can be selectively disposed below the first transition plate, and is configured to support the first turnover container and the second turnover container;

[0013] The first turnover container has a first height when on the carrier, and the second turnover container has a second height when on the carrier;

[0014] The height of the first outlet is higher than any one of the first height and the second height.

[0015] In an optional implementation, the sorting device further includes:

[0016] A first supporting column, supported on one side of the first transition plate;

[0017] A second supporting column, supported on the other side of the first transition plate;

[0018] The limiting mechanism is arranged on any one of the carrier, the first supporting column and the second supporting column; the limiting mechanism is configured to limit the relative position between the carrier and the first transition plate.

[0019] In an optional implementation, the limiting mechanism is provided on the carrier, and the limiting mechanism includes a carrier locking mechanism.

[0020] In an optional implementation, the first supporting columns include a plurality of columns, and the plurality of first supporting columns are arranged along an arrangement direction of the first turnover container and the second turnover container;

[0021] The second supporting columns include a plurality of columns, and the plurality of second supporting columns are arranged along an arrangement direction of the first turnover containers and the second turnover containers.

[0022] In an optional implementation, a first baffle is provided on one side of the first transition plate, and a second baffle is provided on the other side of the first transition plate; the first baffle and the second baffle are configured to guide the target item to slide along the first transition plate to be delivered to the second turnover container.

[0023] In an optional implementation, the sorting device further includes:

[0024] The second transition plate comprises a first part and a second part, wherein the first part is located above the first transition plate, and a delivery gap is provided between the first part and the first transition plate; the second part is located above the second turnover container; a side of the first part away from the second part comprises a second delivery port, and a side of the second part away from the first part comprises a second outlet;

[0025] A third turnover container, which may be selectively disposed on a side of the second outlet away from the second delivery outlet, and an opening of the third turnover container is located in an extending direction of the second outlet;

[0026] The second transition plate is configured to guide the target item to be delivered into the third turnover container.

[0027] In an optional implementation, the first turnover container has a first side and a second side, and the length of the first side and the second side is greater than the length of the second side;

[0028] The second turnover container has a third side and a fourth side, and the length of the third side is greater than the length of the fourth side;

[0029] When the first turnover container and the second turnover container are arranged side by side, the first side edge is opposite to the third side edge;

[0030] Alternatively, when the first turnover container and the second turnover container are arranged side by side, the second side edge is opposite to the fourth side edge.

[0031] According to a second aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a sorting system is provided, comprising:

[0032] Sorting robots; and,

[0033] A sorting device provided by any optional implementation of the first aspect of at least one embodiment of the present application, wherein the sorting robot is used to carry the target items and deliver the target items to the first delivery port of the first turnover container or the first transition plate.

[0034] In an optional implementation, the sorting system includes a plurality of sorting devices, and the plurality of sorting devices are arranged side by side.

[0035] In an optional implementation, the sorting system has a plurality of positioning cells arranged side by side; the sorting device is located on one side of a first positioning cell among the plurality of positioning cells, and the sorting device is aligned with the first positioning cell.

[0036] According to a third aspect of an embodiment of the present application, a storage system is provided, including:

[0037] Target item storage area; and,

[0038] The sorting system provided by any optional implementation method of the second aspect of the embodiment of the present application, the sorting robot of the sorting system is configured to carry the target items from the target item storage area and deliver the target items to the first turnover container or the first delivery port, so as to sort the target items through the first turnover container and the second turnover container.

[0039] According to the sorting device, sorting system and warehousing system provided by the embodiments of the present application, a first transition plate is arranged relative to the horizontal direction, and a first turnover container is arranged below the first transition plate; in this way, since the first transition plate is arranged obliquely, there is a delivery gap between the top opening of the first turnover container and the first delivery port of the first transition plate, which is convenient for the sorting robot to deliver the target item from the delivery gap to the first turnover container. When the second turnover container is stacked up and down, the delivery port of the turnover container located below is smaller, and it is difficult to deliver the target item to the turnover container located below; the second turnover container is arranged side by side with the first turnover container. The second turnover container can be arranged on the side of the first outlet of the first transition plate away from the first delivery port; in this way, the target item delivered from the first delivery port can slide from the first transition plate to the second turnover container; in this way, the first turnover container and the second turnover container are arranged side by side, and the height of the first delivery port on the top of the first transition plate is only the sum of the heights of the first turnover container and the target item to be delivered; compared with stacking the first turnover container and the second turnover container up and down, the height of the second turnover container can be saved, so that the lifting height of the target item by the sorting robot is reduced, and the energy consumption of the sorting robot when lifting the target item can be saved. By arranging the first turnover container and the second turnover container side by side, the sorting robot can directly deliver the target item to the first turnover container, or deliver the target item to the second turnover container through the first transition plate; after the first turnover container or the second turnover container is full, the first turnover container or the second turnover container can be directly replaced, which saves the step of transferring the target item from the chute to the turnover container and improves the sorting and turnover efficiency of the target item. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0041] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0042] Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0043] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the sorting device and the sorting robot provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0044] Figure 4 is another structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the sorting device and the sorting robot provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0045] Figure 5is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0046] Figure 6 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0047] Figure 7 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0048] Figure 8 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0049] Fig. 9 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0050] Fig.10 It is another structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the sorting device and the sorting robot provided in the embodiment of the present application;

[0051] Fig.11 This is a structural block diagram of a sorting device provided in an embodiment of the present application and arranged in a storage system;

[0052] Fig.12 This is another structural block diagram of a sorting device provided in a warehousing system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0053] Description of reference numerals:

[0054] 10- Sorting system;

[0055] 100-sorting device; 200-sorting robot; 300-positioning cell;

[0056] 110-first transition plate; 120-first turnover container; 130-delivery gap; 140-second turnover container; 150-carrier; 161-first support column; 162-second support column; 163-limiting mechanism; 170-second transition plate; 180-third turnover container;

[0057] 111-first delivery port; 112-first outlet; 113-first baffle; 114-second baffle; 121-first side; 122-second side; 131-third side; 132-fourth side; 1631-driving member; 1632-stopping member; 171-first part; 172-second part; 173-second delivery port; 174-second outlet. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0058] In order to enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions in the present application, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in the field without creative work should fall within the scope of protection of the present application.

[0059] It should be noted that many specific details are set forth in the following description to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific implementation methods disclosed below.

[0060] In the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "upper", "lower", "horizontal", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present application. In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, a first feature being "upper" or "lower" than a second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or that the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium.

[0061] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral one; it can be directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. However, if it is indicated as a direct connection, it means that the two connected entities are not connected through an intermediate structure, but are only connected to form a whole through a connecting structure. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0062] In this application, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features.

[0063] In a storage system, in order to maximize the use of storage space, a storage system usually stores multiple different types of target items. In order to facilitate the retrieval of target items, it is usually necessary to store the target items according to different categories. In other words, when storing target items, they need to be classified and stored.

[0064] In order to facilitate the sorting of target items, robots are usually used in the field of logistics and transportation to sort target items. The robot delivers the target items to the corresponding classified grid. A chute can be set at the grid position to accommodate the target items. After the robot moves the target items to the grid, it delivers them to the chute through the grid for temporary storage.

[0065] After the chute is full of target items, the target items of the same type in the chute are manually transferred to a turnover container (such as a turnover box or a cage car) and then transferred to a corresponding carrier for storage. In this way, the labor input is large, the turnover of the target items is complicated, and the turnover efficiency is low.

[0066] In some related technologies, there is also a method in which a robot directly delivers a target item to a turnover container, for example, by stacking multiple turnover containers one above the other for delivery.

[0067] However, after stacking multiple turnover containers, in order to ensure that the target item can be successfully delivered to the lower turnover container, there needs to be a sufficient distance between the bottom of the upper turnover container and the lower turnover container (at least a distance greater than the size of the target item), so that the turnover container on the upper layer has to move upward relative to the lower turnover container, which results in the height between the opening of the upper turnover container and the ground being the sum of the height of the lower turnover container, the gap between the upper turnover container and the lower turnover container, and the height of the upper turnover container; resulting in the opening height of the upper turnover container being higher, and when the robot delivers the target item to the upper turnover container, the target item needs to be lifted to a higher height, which consumes more energy. In addition, for some standard sorting robots, the lifting height of the target item may be difficult to reach the height of the opening of the upper turnover container, making it difficult to stack multiple turnover containers for delivery.

[0068] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 2 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 3 is a structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the sorting device and the sorting robot provided in an embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 This is another structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the sorting device and the sorting robot provided in an embodiment of the present application.

[0069] Reference Figure 1-Figure 4 As shown, the embodiment of the present application provides a sorting device 100. The sorting device 100 may include a first transition plate 110.

[0070] In some examples, the first transition plate 110 may be tilted relative to the horizontal direction.

[0071] In some examples, the inclination angle of the first transition plate 110 may be 30°-60°.

[0072] In some examples, the inclination angle of the first transition plate 110 may be 35°-55°.

[0073] In some examples, the inclination angle of the first transition plate 110 may be 40°-50°.

[0074] In some examples, the first transition plate 110 may have a first delivery opening 111. The first delivery opening 111 may be located at the top of the first transition plate 110.

[0075] In some examples, the first transition plate 110 may have a first outlet 112. The first outlet 112 may be located at the bottom of the first transition plate 110. The height of the first outlet 112 may be lower than the height of the first delivery port 111.

[0076] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 may deliver the target object to the first transition plate 110 through the first delivery port 111. The target object may slide down the first transition plate 110 along the inclined direction of the first transition plate 110. The target object may slide out of the first transition plate 110 from the first exit 112.

[0077] In some examples, the sorting device 100 may include a first turnover container 120. The first turnover container 120 may be a turnover box or a cage truck, etc. It is understood that in some examples of the embodiments of the present application, the first turnover container 120 may also be other types of containers, which are not listed one by one in the embodiments of the present application.

[0078] In some examples, the first transfer container 120 may be disposed below the first transition plate 110. For example, when classifying target items, the first transfer container 120 may be located below the first transition plate 110.

[0079] In some examples, the first turnover container 120 can also be moved away from under the first transition plate 110. For example, after the first turnover container 120 is filled with target items, the first turnover container 120 can be moved away from under the first transition plate 110. In this way, when the first turnover container 120 is filled with target items, the first turnover container 120 can be replaced as a whole without transferring the target items in the first turnover container 120 to other turnover containers, which saves the transfer process of the target items between turnover containers and improves the sorting efficiency of the target items.

[0080] In some examples, the opening of the first turnover container 120 (which may also be referred to as a delivery opening in some examples) may be located at the top of the first turnover container 120 .

[0081] For some examples, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, there may be a delivery gap 130 between the top of the first transfer container 120 and the first delivery port 111 .

[0082] In some examples, the height h1 of the delivery gap 130 may be greater than the size of the target item. In this way, since the first transition plate 110 is tilted, there is a sufficient delivery gap 130 between the first delivery port 111 and the top of the first turnover container 120 for the target item to pass through. Compared with the delivery method of stacking the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 up and down, the passing space of the target item is ensured, which facilitates the accurate delivery of the target item into the first turnover container 120.

[0083] Reference Figure 3 As shown, in some examples, the sorting robot 200 can move the target item to the sorting grid, and then deliver it to the first turnover container 120 from the delivery gap 130h.

[0084] In some examples, the sorting device 100 may include a second circulation container 140. The second circulation container 140 may be arranged side by side with the first circulation container 120.

[0085] In some examples, the second transfer container 140 may be located on a side of the first outlet 112 away from the first delivery port 111. The first transfer container 120 may be located on a side of the first outlet 112 facing the first delivery port 111.

[0086] In some examples, the type of the second turnover container 140 may be the same as, close to, or similar to that of the first turnover container 120 .

[0087] In some examples, the second transfer container 140 may be of a different type than the first transfer container 120 .

[0088] In some examples, the opening of the second turnover container 140 (which may also be referred to as a delivery opening in some examples) may be located at the top of the second turnover container 140 .

[0089] In some examples, the opening of the second circulation container 140 may be located below the first outlet 112. The target object that slides down from the first outlet 112 may enter the second circulation container 140 from the opening of the second circulation container 140.

[0090] In some examples, the opening of the second turnover container 140 may be located in the extension direction of the first outlet 112. The extension direction of the first outlet 112 may be below the first transition plate 110 along the inclined direction. The target object that slides down from the first outlet 112 may enter the second turnover container 140 from the opening of the second turnover container 140.

[0091] In some examples, the second turnover container 140 may be moved away from the extension direction of the first outlet 112. For example, after the second turnover container 140 is filled with target items, the second turnover container 140 may be moved away from the extension direction of the first outlet 112.

[0092] For some examples, refer to Figure 4 As shown, after the sorting robot 200 carries the target object to the sorting opening, the sorting robot 200 can lift the target object to the height of the first delivery opening 111, and deliver it from the first delivery opening 111 to the first transition plate 110. The target object can slide on the first transition plate 110 and slide from the first outlet 112 into the second turnover container 140.

[0093] For some examples, refer to Figure 4 As shown, when the sorting robot 200 delivers the target item from the first delivery port 111, the height to which the sorting robot 200 needs to lift the target item is the sum of the height h2 of the first turnover container 120 and the height h1 of the delivery gap 130 between the top of the first turnover container 120 and the first delivery port 111; compared with the delivery method of stacking the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 up and down in the related art (the height to which the sorting robot 200 needs to lift the target item is the sum of the height h2 of the first turnover container 120, the height h1 of the delivery gap 130 between the top of the first turnover container 120 and the bottom of the second turnover container 140, and the height of the second turnover container 140), the height of the second turnover container 140 is saved; that is, the lifting height to which the sorting robot 200 needs to lift the target item is reduced, thereby reducing the energy consumption of the sorting robot 200.

[0094] According to the sorting device 100 provided in the embodiment of the present application, a first transition plate 110 is arranged relative to the horizontal direction, and a first turnover container 120 is arranged below the first transition plate 110; in this way, since the first transition plate 110 is arranged tilted, there is a delivery gap 130 between the top opening of the first turnover container 120 and the first delivery port 111 of the first transition plate 110, which facilitates the sorting robot 200 to deliver the target item from the delivery gap 130 to the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140. When the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 are stacked up and down, the delivery port of the turnover container located below is smaller, and it is difficult to deliver the target item to the turnover container located below; the second turnover container 140 is arranged side by side with the first turnover container 120, and the second turnover container 140 is arranged side by side with the first turnover container 120. 140 can be arranged on the side of the first outlet 112 of the first transition plate 110 away from the first delivery port 111; in this way, the target item delivered from the first delivery port 111 can slide from the first transition plate 110 to the second turnover container 140; in this way, the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 are arranged side by side, and the height of the first delivery port 111 at the top of the first transition plate 110 is only the sum of the heights of the first turnover container 120 and the target item to be delivered; compared with stacking the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 up and down, the height of the second turnover container 140 can be saved, so that the lifting height of the sorting robot 200 for the target item is reduced, and the energy consumption of the sorting robot 200 when lifting the target item can be saved. By arranging the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 side by side, the sorting robot 200 can directly deliver the target item into the first turnover container 120, or, deliver the target item into the second turnover container 140 through the first transition plate 110; after the first turnover container 120 or the second turnover container 140 is full, the first turnover container 120 or the second turnover container 140 can be directly replaced, saving the step of transferring the target item from the chute to the turnover container, thereby improving the sorting and turnover efficiency of the target item.

[0095] In some examples, the sorting device 100 may include a carrier 150. The carrier 150 may be located below the first transition plate 110. For example, when sorting target items, the carrier 150 may be located below the first transition plate 110.

[0096] In some examples, the carrier 150 may be configured to support and transport the first transfer container 120 and the second transfer container 140 .

[0097] In some examples, the carrier 150 may be a movable carrier. For example, the carrier 150 may be a turnover vehicle.

[0098] In some examples, the first transfer container 120 may be placed on a carrier 150. When the carrier 150 moves, the first transfer container 120 moves driven by the carrier 150.

[0099] In some examples, the second turnover container 140 may be placed on a carrier 150. When the carrier 150 moves, the second turnover container 140 moves driven by the carrier 150.

[0100] In some examples, the carrier 150 may be moved away from under the first transition plate 110 . For example, when the first transfer container 120 is filled with target items, the carrier 150 may carry the first transfer container 120 and move away from under the first transition plate 110 .

[0101] In some examples, when the second transfer container 140 is filled with target items, the carrier 150 may carry the second transfer container 140 and move away from under the first transition plate 110 (eg, in the extending direction of the first opening).

[0102] In some examples, when the first transfer container 120 and the second transfer container 140 are both filled with target items, the carrier 150 may carry the first transfer container 120 and the second transfer container 140 away from under the first transition plate 110 .

[0103] For some examples, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, when the target items need to be sorted, the carrier 150 can carry the empty first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 along the Figure 3 or Figure 4 The x-axis indicates the direction of movement to below the first transition plate 110 .

[0104] In some examples, the carrier 150 may also carry an empty first turnover container 120 and a second turnover container 140 along the Figure 3 or Figure 4 The vehicle moves in the opposite direction of the x-axis to below the first transition plate 110 .

[0105] In some examples, the first turnover container 120 has a first height when placed on the carrier 150. The height of the first opening may be higher than the first height, so that the first turnover container 120 can pass through the lowest point (first opening) of the first transition plate 110.

[0106] In some examples, the second turnover container 140 has a second height when placed on the carrier 150 . The height of the first opening may be higher than the second height, so that the second turnover container 140 can pass through the lowest point of the first transition plate 110 .

[0107] In some examples, the second height may be the same as, similar to, or approximate to the first height.

[0108] In some examples, the carrier 150 may be a hand-pushed cart.

[0109] In some examples, the vehicle 150 may be an automated guided vehicle (AVG) that travels along a prescribed route. The embodiment of the present application does not limit the specific type of the vehicle 150 .

[0110] In some embodiments of the present application, a carrier 150 is provided under the first transition plate 110, and the carrier 150 supports and moves the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140; thus, after the first turnover container 120 and / or the second turnover container 140 are filled with target items, the first turnover container 120 and / or the second turnover container 140 can be conveniently moved away from under the first transition plate 110 by the carrier 150. The new first turnover container 120 and / or the second turnover container 140 in an empty state is moved to the bottom of the first transition plate 110, thereby improving the moving efficiency of the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140, and improving the sorting efficiency of the target items.

[0111] In addition, the height of the first outlet 112 is set to be higher than any one of the first height of the first turnover container 120 on the carrier 150 and the second height of the second turnover container 140 on the carrier 150. In this way, the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 can be easily moved under the carrier 150 without unloading the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 from the carrier 150, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of the target items.

[0112] Figure 5 This is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0113] For some examples, refer to Figure 3-Figure 5 As shown, the sorting device 100 may include a first supporting column 161. The first supporting column 161 may be supported on one side of the first transition plate 110.

[0114] In some examples, the first support column 161 may be fixedly connected to the first transition plate 110 .

[0115] In some examples, the first support column 161 may be detachably connected to the first transition plate 110 .

[0116] In some examples, the sorting device 100 may include a second supporting column 162. The second supporting column 162 may be supported on the other side of the first transition plate 110.

[0117] In some examples, the second support column 162 may be disposed opposite to the first support column 161. The connection method between the second support column 162 and the first transition plate 110 may be the same as or similar to the connection method between the first support column 161 and the first transition plate 110. For details, reference may be made to the detailed description of the first support column 161, which will not be described in detail in the present embodiment of the application.

[0118] In some examples, the first support column 161 and the second support column 162 may be located in the middle of the first transition plate 110. In this way, the forces at both ends of the first transition plate 110 are evenly applied, which can improve the stability of the first transition plate 110 on the first support column 161 and the second support column 162.

[0119] In some examples, the sorting device 100 may include a limiting mechanism 163 .

[0120] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may be disposed on the carrier 150 .

[0121] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may be disposed on the chassis of the carrier 150 .

[0122] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may include a driving member 1631. The driving member 1631 may extend or retract relative to the chassis of the carrier 150.

[0123] In some examples, the driving member 1631 can be any one of a pneumatic cylinder, an electric cylinder, a linear motor or a lead screw.

[0124] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may include a stopper 1632. The stopper 1632 may be connected to the power output end of the driving member 1631.

[0125] In some examples, during the process of the driving member 1631 extending out of the chassis, the driving member 1631 pushes the stopping member 1632 to extend out of the chassis.

[0126] In some examples, when the driving member 1631 is retracted to the chassis, the driving member 1631 drives the stopping member 1632 to retract to the chassis.

[0127] In some examples, the stopper 1632 may abut against the first supporting column 161 to limit the position of the carrier 150 .

[0128] In some examples, when sorting the target items, the sorting robot 200 delivers the target items into the first turnover container 120, and the target items may impact the side wall of the first turnover container 120, which may cause the carrier 150 to be displaced relative to the first transition plate 110 under the action of the impact force. In some embodiments of the present application, the driving member 1631 can extend the stopper 1632 out of the chassis so that the stopper 1632 abuts against the first support column 161, thereby fixing the relative position of the carrier 150 and the first transition plate 110, and ensuring that the target items are accurately delivered into the first turnover container 120.

[0129] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 delivers the target item to the first delivery port 111, and the target item slides down along the first transition plate 110 and enters the second turnover container 140 from the first exit 112, which may impact the side wall of the second turnover container 140. The stopper 1632 abuts against the first support column 161, thereby fixing the relative position of the carrier 150 and the first transition plate 110, and ensuring that the target item is accurately delivered to the second turnover container 140.

[0130] In some examples, the stopper 1632 may abut against the second supporting column 162 to limit the position of the carrier 150 .

[0131] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may be a carrier locking mechanism, which may be configured to lock the carrier 150 to limit the position of the carrier 150 .

[0132] In some examples, when the vehicle 150 is a movable vehicle, the limiting mechanism 163 may be a wheel locking mechanism. The wheel locking mechanism may be configured to lock the wheels of the movable vehicle to limit the position of the movable vehicle.

[0133] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may be disposed on the first supporting column 161. When the carrier 150 carrying the first and second turnover containers 120 and 140 moves to below the first transition plate 110, the limiting mechanism 163 abuts against the carrier 150, thereby limiting the position of the carrier 150.

[0134] In some examples, the limiting mechanism 163 may be disposed on the second supporting column 162. When the carrier 150 carrying the first and second transfer containers 120 and 140 moves to below the first transition plate 110, the limiting mechanism 163 abuts against the carrier 150, thereby limiting the position of the carrier 150.

[0135] In some examples of the embodiments of the present application, a limiting mechanism 163 is provided on any one of the carrier 150, the first supporting column 161 and the second supporting column 162; thus, when the carrier 150 carries the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 and moves to the bottom of the first transition plate 110, the limiting mechanism 163 limits the relative position of the carrier 150 and the first transition plate 110, and when the sorting robot 200 delivers target items to the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140, the position of the carrier 150 relative to the first transition plate 110 remains unchanged, that is, the delivery gap 130 above the first turnover container 120 remains unchanged, so that the sorting robot 200 can accurately deliver the target items to the first turnover container 120.

[0136] In addition, when the sorting robot 200 delivers the target item to the second turnover container 140 through the first delivery port 111, the position of the carrier 150 relative to the first transition plate 110 remains unchanged, that is, the distance between the opening of the second turnover container 140 and the first opening remains unchanged, which facilitates the sorting robot 200 to accurately deliver the target item to the first turnover container 120.

[0137] Figure 6 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application, Figure 7 This is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0138] For some examples, refer to Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first supporting column 161 may include a plurality of first supporting columns 161 . The plurality of first supporting columns 161 may be arranged along the arrangement direction of the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 .

[0139] In some examples, one of the plurality of first support columns 161 may be supported on an end of the first transition plate 110 close to the first delivery port 111 .

[0140] In some examples, another first supporting column 161 among the plurality of first supporting columns 161 may be supported at an end of the first transition plate 110 close to the first outlet 112 .

[0141] In some examples, the second supporting pillar 162 may include a plurality of second supporting pillars 162 . The plurality of second supporting pillars 162 may be arranged along the arrangement direction of the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 .

[0142] In some examples, one of the plurality of second supporting columns 162 may be supported on an end of the first transition plate 110 close to the first delivery port 111 .

[0143] In some examples, another second supporting column 162 among the plurality of second supporting columns 162 may be supported at an end of the first transition plate 110 close to the first outlet 112 .

[0144] In the embodiment of the present application, the first transition plate 110 is supported along the arrangement direction of the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 by multiple first support columns 161 and multiple second support columns 162; in this way, the stability of the first transition plate 110 can be improved, and the accuracy of delivering the target items from the first transition plate 110 to the second turnover container 140 can be improved.

[0145] In some examples, a first baffle 113 may be disposed on one side of the first transition plate 110 . The extension direction of the first baffle 113 may be consistent with, the same as, close to, or similar to the inclination direction of the first transition plate 110 .

[0146] In some examples, a second baffle 114 may be disposed on the other side of the first transition plate 110 . The extension direction of the second baffle 114 may be consistent with, the same as, close to, or similar to the inclination direction of the first transition plate 110 .

[0147] In some examples, the second baffle 114 and the first baffle 113 may be disposed opposite to each other.

[0148] In some examples, the second baffle 114 may be parallel or approximately parallel to the first baffle 113 .

[0149] In some examples, after the sorting robot 200 delivers the target object from the first delivery port 111 to the first transition plate 110 , the target object may slide downward along the first transition plate 110 between the first baffle plate 113 and the second baffle plate 114 .

[0150] The first baffle 113 and the second baffle 114 can guide and block the target object, thereby preventing the target object from sliding off the two sides of the first transition plate 110 , thereby ensuring the accuracy of delivering the target object to the second turnover container 140 .

[0151] Figure 8 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application, Fig. 9 is another structural schematic diagram of a sorting device provided according to an embodiment of the present application, Fig.10 This is another structural schematic diagram of the cooperation between the sorting device and the sorting robot provided in the embodiment of the present application.

[0152] For some examples, refer to Figure 8-Figure 10 As shown, the sorting device 100 may include a second transition plate 170 .

[0153] In some examples, the second transition plate 170 may have a first portion 171. The first portion 171 may be above the first transition plate 110. A delivery gap 130 may be provided between the first portion 171 and the first transition plate 110.

[0154] In some examples, the second transition plate 170 may have a second portion 172 . The second portion 172 may be located above the second turnover container 140 .

[0155] In some examples, the first portion 171 may have a second delivery opening 173 on a side away from the second portion 172 .

[0156] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 may deliver the target object from the second delivery port 173 to the second transition plate 170 . The target object may slide from the first portion 171 to the second portion 172 on the second transition plate 170 .

[0157] In some examples, the second portion 172 may have a second outlet 174 on a side away from the first portion 171 .

[0158] In some examples, the sorting device 100 may include a third turnover container 180. The third turnover container 180 may be the same as or similar to the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140.

[0159] In some examples, the third turnover container 180 may be located on a side of the second outlet 174 away from the second delivery port 173. The opening of the third turnover container 180 may be located in the extension direction of the second outlet 174.

[0160] In some examples, the third transfer container 180 can be moved away from the side of the second outlet 174 away from the second delivery port 173. For example, when the third transfer container 180 is full of target items, the third transfer container 180 can be moved away and replaced with an empty third transfer container 180.

[0161] In some examples, the third transfer container 180 may be disposed on the carrier 150. The third transfer container 180 may be moved to the side of the second outlet 174 away from the second delivery port 173 by the carrier 150. The third transfer container 180 may be moved away from the side of the second outlet 174 away from the second delivery port 173 by the carrier 150.

[0162] In some examples, the configuration of the third turnover container 180 may be the same as or similar to the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 in the aforementioned embodiments of the present application. For details, please refer to the detailed description of the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140 in the aforementioned embodiments of the present application, and the embodiments of the present application will not go into details therein.

[0163] For some examples, refer to Fig.10 As shown, the sorting robot 200 can deliver the target item from the delivery gap 130 between the first turnover container 120 and the first transition plate 110 to the first turnover container 120 .

[0164] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 can deliver the target item from the first delivery port 111 to the first transition plate 110, the target item slides on the first transition plate 110 along the delivery gap 130 between the first transition plate 110 and the second transition plate 170, the target item slides out of the first transition plate 110 from the first outlet 112, and is delivered to the second turnover container 140.

[0165] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 can deliver the target item from the second delivery port 173 to the second transition plate 170, and the target item slides down on the second transition plate 170, slides from the first part 171 to the second part 172, and slides out of the second transition plate 170 from the second opening, thereby being delivered to the third turnover container 180.

[0166] In some examples, the second transition plate 170 may be configured in the same or similar manner as the first transition plate 110 . For details, reference may be made to the detailed description of the first transition plate 110 in the aforementioned embodiments of the present application, which will not be described in detail in the embodiments of the present application.

[0167] Thus, in the storage system, a positioning cell 300 for sorting and delivery by the sorting robot 200 can correspond to three sorting openings, the first turnover container 120 corresponds to one sorting opening, the second turnover container 140 corresponds to one sorting opening, and the third turnover container 180 corresponds to one sorting opening. The number of sorting openings is increased, thereby improving the utilization rate of space in the storage system and improving the sorting efficiency of target items.

[0168] Fig.11 This is a structural block diagram of a sorting device provided in an embodiment of the present application and arranged in a storage system. Fig.12 This is another structural block diagram of a sorting device provided in a warehousing system according to an embodiment of the present application.

[0169] Reference Fig.11 and Fig.12 As shown, in some examples, in order to facilitate the transportation and route planning of the target items by the sorting robot 200, the ground of the storage system or the walking platform of the sorting robot 200 is usually divided into a plurality of positioning cells 300.

[0170] In some examples, a positioning mark for locating the walking position of the sorting robot 200 may be provided in the positioning cell 300. The sorting robot 200 may walk along the route of the positioning cell 300 and locate the position of the sorting robot 200 according to the positioning mark.

[0171] In some examples, the first circulation container 120 may have a first side 121 . The first side 121 may be a long side of the first circulation container 120 .

[0172] In some examples, the first turnover container 120 may have a second side 122. The second side 122 may be the wide side of the first turnover container 120. In some examples, the second turnover container 140 may have a third side 131. The third side 131 may be the long side of the second turnover container 140. In some examples, the second turnover container 140 may have a fourth side 132. The fourth side 132 may be the wide side of the second turnover container 140. In some examples, refer to Fig.11 As shown, the first side 121 of the first turnover container 120 may be opposite to the third side 131 of the second turnover container 140. That is, the long side of the first turnover container 120 is opposite to the long side of the second turnover container 140.

[0173] In this way, one positioning cell 300 can correspond to one first turnover container 120 and one second turnover container 140. That is, the number of sorting slots that can correspond to one positioning cell 300 is doubled as in the related art. The increase in the number of sorting slots improves the sorting efficiency of the target items and the utilization rate of the space in the storage system.

[0174] For some examples, refer to Fig.12 As shown, the second side 122 of the first turnover container 120 may be opposite to the fourth side 132 of the second turnover container 140. That is, the wide side of the first turnover container 120 is opposite to the wide side of the second turnover container 140.

[0175] In this way, the number of positioning cells 300 can be increased in the same area of ​​the storage space, and the number of sorting grids can be expanded to three times that of the related art under the same area, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of the target items and improving the utilization rate of the space in the storage system.

[0176] In some examples of the embodiments of the present application, a sorting system 10 is provided. The sorting system 10 may include a sorting robot 200.

[0177] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 can walk on the floor or walking platform of the storage system.

[0178] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 can transport the target item.

[0179] In some examples, the sorting system 10 may include the sorting device 100 provided by any optional example of the aforementioned embodiments of the present application.

[0180] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 may transport the target item to the sorting device 100 .

[0181] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 may deliver the target item to the first turnover container 120 .

[0182] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 may lift the target item to the first delivery port 111. The sorting robot 200 may deliver the target item to the first delivery port 111. The target item may slide down the first transition plate 110 along the inclined direction of the first transition plate 110. The target item may slide out of the first transition plate 110 from the first outlet 112 and enter the second turnover container 140.

[0183] In some examples, the sorting robot 200 can receive order information from the host computer and walk in the warehouse system according to the order information. The sorting robot 200 walks to the target shelf to take the target item and transports the target item to the sorting device 100.

[0184] In some examples, the sorting system 10 may include a plurality of sorting devices 100 .

[0185] In some examples, a plurality of sorting devices 100 may be arranged side by side.

[0186] In some examples, a plurality of sorting devices 100 may be arranged side by side along the arrangement direction of the positioning cells 300 .

[0187] In some examples, a plurality of sorting devices 100 may be arranged on one side of the first positioning cell 300. The sorting device 100 may be aligned with the first positioning cell 300.

[0188] In some examples, the first positioning cell 300 may be an outermost positioning cell 300 among the plurality of positioning cells 300 .

[0189] It can be understood that the sorting system 10 provided in the embodiment of the present application has the same or corresponding technical features as the sorting device 100 provided in the previous embodiment of the present application. It has the same or similar technical effects. For details, please refer to the detailed description of the previous embodiment of the present application, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated.

[0190] In some examples of the embodiments of the present application, a warehousing system is also provided, including: a target item storage area.

[0191] In some examples, the target storage area may be provided with target shelves (which may also be referred to as target carriers in some examples).

[0192] In some examples, there may be multiple target shelves.

[0193] In some examples, lanes may be reserved between multiple target shelves for the sorting robot 200 to walk.

[0194] In some examples, the target shelf may have multiple load-bearing layers.

[0195] In some examples, the warehousing system may include the sorting system 10 provided in the aforementioned embodiment of the present application. The sorting robot 200 of the sorting system 10 is configured to carry the target item from the target item storage area and deliver the target item to the first turnover container 120 or the first delivery port 111 to sort the target item through the first turnover container 120 and the second turnover container 140.

[0196] It can be understood that the storage provided in the embodiment of the present application has the same or corresponding technical features as the sorting device 100 provided in the previous embodiment of the present application. It has the same or similar technical effects. For details, please refer to the detailed description of the previous embodiment of the present application, and the embodiment of the present application will not be repeated.

[0197] The above specific implementation methods further explain in detail the purpose, technical solutions and beneficial effects of the embodiments of the present application. It should be understood that the above are only specific implementation methods of the embodiments of the present application and are not used to limit the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made on the basis of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application should be included in the protection scope of the embodiments of the present application.

Claims

1. A sorting device, characterized in that: include: A first transition plate (110) having a first delivery port (111) and a first outlet (112), wherein the first transition plate (110) is arranged to be inclined relative to a horizontal direction so that a height of the first delivery port (111) is higher than a height of the first outlet (112); A first turnover container (120) can be selectively arranged below the first transition plate (110), a delivery gap (130) is provided between the top of the first turnover container (120) and the first delivery opening (111), and the delivery gap (130) is larger than the size of the target object; a second turnover container (140) arranged side by side with the first turnover container (120); the second turnover container (140) may be selectively arranged on a side of the first outlet (112) away from the first delivery port (111); and an opening of the second turnover container (140) is located in an extending direction of the first outlet (112); The first transition plate (110) is configured to guide the target object to be delivered into the second turnover container (140).

2. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting device also includes: A carrier (150), the carrier (150) can be selectively disposed below the first transition plate (110), and the carrier (150) is configured to support the first turnover container (120) and the second turnover container (140); The first turnover container (120) has a first height when on the carrier (150), and the second turnover container (140) has a second height when on the carrier (150); The height of the first outlet (112) is higher than any one of the first height and the second height.

3. The sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sorting device also includes: A first supporting column (161), supported on one side of the first transition plate (110); A second supporting column (162), supported on the other side of the first transition plate (110); A limiting mechanism (163) is provided on any one of the carrier (150), the first supporting column (161) and the second supporting column (162); the limiting mechanism (163) is configured to limit the relative position between the carrier (150) and the first transition plate (110).

4. The sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting mechanism (163) is arranged on the carrier (150), and the limiting mechanism (163) comprises a carrier locking mechanism.

5. The sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first supporting columns (161) include a plurality of first supporting columns (161), and the plurality of first supporting columns (161) are arranged along the arrangement direction of the first turnover container (120) and the second turnover container (140); The second supporting columns (162) include a plurality of them, and the plurality of second supporting columns (162) are arranged along an arrangement direction of the first turnover container (120) and the second turnover container (140).

6. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A first baffle (113) is provided on one side of the first transition plate (110), and a second baffle (114) is provided on the other side of the first transition plate (110); the first baffle (113) and the second baffle (114) are configured to guide the target object to slide along the first transition plate (110) so as to be delivered to the second turnover container (140).

7. The sorting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The sorting device also includes: The second transition plate (170) comprises a first portion (171) and a second portion (172), wherein the first portion (171) is located above the first transition plate (110), and the delivery gap (130) is provided between the first portion (171) and the first transition plate (110); the second portion (172) is located above the second turnover container (140); the first portion (171) has a second delivery port on a side away from the second portion (172), and the second portion (172) has a second outlet (174) on a side away from the first portion (171); a third turnover container (180), the third turnover container (180) being selectively disposed on a side of the second outlet (174) away from the second delivery port, the opening of the third turnover container (180) being located in an extending direction of the second outlet (174); The second transition plate (170) is configured to guide the target item to be delivered into the third transfer container (180).

8. The sorting device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The first turnover container (120) has a first side (121) and a second side (122), and the lengths of the first side (121) and the second side (122) are greater than the length of the second side (122); The second turnover container (140) has a third side (131) and a fourth side (132), and the length of the third side (131) is greater than the length of the fourth side (132); When the first turnover container (120) and the second turnover container (140) are arranged side by side, the first side edge (121) and the third side edge (131) are opposite to each other; Alternatively, when the first turnover container (120) and the second turnover container (140) are arranged side by side, the second side edge (122) and the fourth side edge (132) are opposite to each other.

9. A sorting system, characterized in that: include: Sorting robot (200); as well as, At least one sorting device (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the sorting robot (200) is used to carry the target item and deliver the target item to the first delivery port (111) of the first turnover container (120) or the first transition plate (110).

10. The sorting system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The sorting system comprises a plurality of the sorting devices (100), and the plurality of the sorting devices (100) are arranged side by side.

11. The sorting system according to claim 10, characterized in that: The sorting system comprises a plurality of positioning cells (300) arranged side by side; the sorting device is located on one side of a first positioning cell (300) among the plurality of positioning cells (300), and the sorting device is aligned with the first positioning cell (300).

12. A storage system, characterized in that: include: Target item storage area; as well as, The sorting system (10) described in any one of claims 9 to 11, wherein the sorting robot (200) of the sorting system (10) is configured to carry the target item from the target item storage area and deliver the target item to the first turnover container (120) or the first delivery port (111) so as to sort the target item through the first turnover container (120) and the second turnover container (140).

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