Sorting vehicle and sorting machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sorting car and a sorting machine, and relates to the technical field of logistics sorting, the sorting car comprises a transmission mechanism used for transmitting parcels along a first direction; the sorting vehicle is movably arranged on the sorting machine in the second direction; the enclosure assembly comprises first enclosures and second enclosures, the first enclosures are arranged at the two ends, in the second direction, of the conveying mechanism, the second enclosures are arranged at the two ends, in the first direction, of the conveying mechanism, and the second enclosures are movably arranged on the conveying mechanism so that the second enclosures can have a first state and a second state; in the first state, the second fence is arranged close to the first fence, and the first fence, the second fence and the conveying mechanism define a limiting groove used for limiting packages. And in the second state, the second fence is far away from the first fence, and the first fence, the second fence and the conveying mechanism are combined to form a feeding opening, a conveying channel and a discharging opening which are sequentially communicated in the first direction. The parcel sorting trolley solves the problem that parcels are prone to falling off from the sorting trolley.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting, in particular to a sorting vehicle and a sorting machine. Background Art

[0002] The automatic parcel sorting in the logistics industry usually adopts the form of cross-belt sorting machines and tray sorting machines. Cross-belt sorting vehicles and tray sorting vehicles are its basic components. Several sorting vehicles are connected to form a transportation line. The sorting vehicle moves along the entire transportation line. During the operation, the sorting vehicle can move left and right to the storage area to unload the parcels to achieve the sorting purpose.

[0003] At present, there is no side guard design on the front and rear sides of the sorting vehicle, which causes the packages to roll out from the front and rear sides of the sorting vehicle when the sorting vehicle is transporting round or quasi-round packages that are easy to roll, thereby affecting the transportation efficiency of the sorting vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide a sorting vehicle, aiming to solve the problem that packages are easily dropped from the sorting vehicle.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model provides a sorting vehicle, which includes a transmission mechanism for transmitting parcels along a first direction; the sorting vehicle is movably arranged on a sorting machine along a second direction;

[0006] The enclosure assembly comprises a first enclosure and a second enclosure, wherein the first enclosure is arranged at two ends of the transmission mechanism along the second direction, and the second enclosure is arranged at two ends of the transmission mechanism along the first direction, and the second enclosure is movably arranged on the transmission mechanism, and the second enclosure can be moved closer to or farther from the first enclosure, so that the second enclosure has a first state and a second state;

[0007] In the first state, the second enclosure is arranged close to the first enclosure, and the first enclosure, the second enclosure and the transmission mechanism are enclosed to form a limiting groove for limiting the position of the package;

[0008] In the second state, the second enclosure is arranged away from the first enclosure, and the first enclosure, the second enclosure and the transmission mechanism are combined to form a loading opening, a transmission channel and a unloading opening which are sequentially connected along a first direction.

[0009] In one embodiment, the second enclosure is rotatably disposed on the transmission mechanism, and in the first state, the second enclosure is in a vertical state and abuts against the first enclosure;

[0010] In the second state, the second enclosure is spaced apart from the first enclosure and a height of the second enclosure is lower than a height of the transmission mechanism.

[0011] In one embodiment, the transmission mechanism further includes a fixed shaft extending along the second direction, and the second enclosure further includes a hinged portion, and the hinged portion is sleeved outside the fixed shaft and hinged to the transmission mechanism.

[0012] In one embodiment, the second enclosure includes a first baffle, a second baffle and a hinge portion connected in sequence. In a first state, the first baffle is inclined in a direction away from the transmission mechanism, and the second baffle is in contact with the first enclosure.

[0013] In one embodiment, the hinged portion is provided with a first mounting hole, the second baffle is provided with a second mounting hole, and a connecting member passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole to connect the hinged portion and the second baffle.

[0014] In one embodiment, the sorting vehicle further comprises a limiting assembly, wherein the limiting assembly is located at one end of the fixed shaft, and the limiting assembly is used to limit the axial movement of the hinge along the fixed shaft.

[0015] In one embodiment, the limiting assembly includes a fixing member and an elastic member, the fixing member is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed shaft, the elastic member is sleeved outside the fixed shaft, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively abutted against the fixing member and the hinge member.

[0016] In one embodiment, an electromagnetic component is connected to a side of the first enclosure away from the transmission mechanism, and in the first state, the electromagnetic component attracts the second enclosure.

[0017] In one embodiment, the sorting vehicle further includes a buffer, which is located on a side of the electromagnetic component close to the second enclosure, and / or the buffer is located on a side of the second enclosure close to the electromagnetic component, and in the first state, two ends of the buffer are respectively in contact with the electromagnetic component and the second enclosure.

[0018] The utility model also provides a sorting machine, which comprises the sorting vehicle described in any one of the aforementioned embodiments.

[0019] The technical solution of the utility model adopts a movable second enclosure arranged on the transmission mechanism to be relatively movable with respect to the first enclosure fixedly connected to the transmission mechanism, so that the second enclosure can switch between the first state and the second state, so that the package can enter or leave the transmission mechanism from the loading opening or the unloading opening, and ensure that when the transmission mechanism moves along the second direction, the package is confined in the limit groove and will not break away from the transmission mechanism, thereby improving the reliability of transportation by the sorting vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on the structures shown in these drawings without paying creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is an axonometric diagram of the sorting vehicle of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sorting vehicle of the utility model in the first state;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the sorting vehicle of the utility model in the second state;

[0024] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of the middle A;

[0025] Figure 5 It is a structural schematic diagram of the second enclosure in the utility model.

[0026] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0027] 100- sorting vehicle;

[0028] 110-transmission mechanism, 112-fixed shaft;

[0029] 120-enclosure assembly, 120a-limiting groove, 120b-loading opening, 120c-unloading opening, 121-first enclosure, 122-second enclosure, 1221-hinge portion, 1222-first baffle, 1223-second baffle, 1223a-second mounting hole;

[0030] 130-limiting component, 131-fixing member, 132-elastic member;

[0031] 140-electromagnetic parts, 150-buffer parts.

[0032] The realization of the purpose, functional features and advantages of the utility model will be further explained in conjunction with embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0034] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention (such as up, down, left, right, front, back...) are only used to explain the relative position relationship, movement status, etc. between the components under a certain specific posture (as shown in the accompanying drawings). If the specific posture changes, the directional indication will also change accordingly.

[0035] In addition, the descriptions of "first", "second", etc. in the present utility model 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" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions between the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but they must be based on the ability of ordinary technicians in this field to implement them. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or cannot be implemented, it should be deemed that such a combination of technical solutions does not exist and is not within the scope of protection required by the present utility model.

[0036] The automatic parcel sorting in the logistics industry usually adopts the form of cross-belt sorting machines and tray sorting machines. Cross-belt sorting vehicles and tray sorting vehicles are its basic components. Several sorting vehicles are connected to form a transportation line. The sorting vehicle moves along the entire transportation line. During the operation, the sorting vehicle can move left and right to the storage area to unload the parcels to achieve the sorting purpose.

[0037] At present, there is no side guard design on the front and rear sides of the sorting vehicle, which causes the packages to roll out from the front and rear sides of the sorting vehicle when the sorting vehicle is transporting round or quasi-round packages that are easy to roll, thereby affecting the transportation efficiency of the sorting vehicle.

[0038] To solve the above problems, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The utility model provides a sorting vehicle 100, which includes a transmission mechanism 110 for transmitting parcels along a first direction; the sorting vehicle 100 is movably arranged on a sorting machine along a second direction;

[0039] The enclosure assembly 120 includes a first enclosure 121 and a second enclosure 122. The first enclosure 121 is disposed at both ends of the transmission mechanism 110 along the second direction, and the second enclosure 122 is disposed at both ends of the transmission mechanism 110 along the first direction. The second enclosure 122 is movably disposed on the transmission mechanism 110, and the second enclosure 122 can be moved closer to or farther from the first enclosure 121, so that the second enclosure 122 has a first state and a second state.

[0040] In the first state, the second enclosure 122 is disposed close to the first enclosure 121, and the first enclosure 121, the second enclosure 122 and the transmission mechanism 110 are enclosed to form a limiting groove 120a for limiting the position of the package;

[0041] In the second state, the second enclosure 122 is disposed away from the first enclosure 121 , and the first enclosure 121 , the second enclosure 122 and the transmission mechanism 110 are combined to form a loading opening 120 b , a transmission channel and a unloading opening 120 c that are sequentially connected along the first direction.

[0042] The technical solution of the utility model adopts a movable second enclosure 122 arranged on the transmission mechanism 110 to be movable relative to the first enclosure 121 fixedly connected to the transmission mechanism 110, so that the second enclosure 122 can switch between the first state and the second state, so that the package can enter or leave the transmission mechanism 110 from the loading opening 120b or the unloading opening 120c, and ensure that when the transmission mechanism 110 moves along the second direction, the package is confined in the limiting groove 120a and will not break away from the transmission mechanism 110, thereby improving the transportation reliability of the sorting vehicle 100.

[0043] It should be noted that the first direction is the direction in which the transmission member in the transmission mechanism 110 transmits the package, and the second direction is the direction in which the sorting vehicle 100 moves along the track on the sorting machine. The sorting vehicle 100 moves along the second direction to allow the package to enter the storage area. When the enclosure assembly 120 is in the second state, the transmission mechanism 110 is in a loading or unloading state, that is, the package is loaded or unloaded from the loading opening 120b or the unloading opening 120c. When the enclosure assembly 120 is in the first state, the transmission mechanism 110 moves along the second direction.

[0044] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3 The second enclosure 122 is rotatably disposed on the transmission mechanism 110. In the first state, the second enclosure 122 is in a vertical state and abuts against the first enclosure 121;

[0045] In the second state, the second enclosure 122 is spaced apart from the first enclosure 121 and the height of the second enclosure 122 is lower than the height of the transmission mechanism 110 .

[0046] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the loading and unloading of the parcel, in the second state, the second enclosure 122 is away from the first enclosure 121 and the height of the second enclosure 122 in the vertical direction is less than the height of the conveying mechanism 110 in the vertical direction, so that the parcel can be smoothly transported by the conveying mechanism 110. In one embodiment, the second enclosure 122 is parallel to the conveying surface of the conveying mechanism 110 and is in a horizontal state. The second enclosure 122 forms a platform for facilitating the loading and unloading of the parcel, preventing the parcel from being stuck in the gap between the conveying mechanism 110 and the storage area and unable to move, thereby affecting the sorting efficiency of the sorting vehicle 100.

[0047] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4 The transmission mechanism 110 further includes a fixed shaft 112 extending along the second direction, and the second enclosure 122 further includes a hinged portion 1221 , which is sleeved outside the fixed shaft 112 and hingedly connected to the transmission mechanism 110 .

[0048] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 5 The second enclosure 122 includes a first baffle 1222 and a second baffle 1223 and a hinge portion 1221 that are connected in sequence. In the first state, the first baffle 1222 is inclined in a direction away from the transmission mechanism 110, and the second baffle 1223 is in contact with the first enclosure 121.

[0049] In this embodiment, by tilting the first baffle 1222 in a direction away from the transmission mechanism 110, when the second enclosure 122 rotates in a direction away from the transmission mechanism 110, the first baffle 122 provides a force in that direction, so that the second enclosure 122 quickly rotates in that direction, thereby returning the second enclosure 122 to the second state. In other embodiments, a pulling device may be provided for the second enclosure 122, and the pulling device pulls the second enclosure 122 in the first state in a direction away from the transmission mechanism 110, so that the second enclosure 122 quickly assumes the second state, thereby reducing the waiting time of the package and improving the transportation efficiency of the sorting vehicle 100.

[0050] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 5 The hinge part 1221 is provided with a first mounting hole, the second baffle plate 1223 is provided with a second mounting hole 1223a, and the connecting member passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole 1223a to connect the hinge part 1221 and the second baffle plate 1223.

[0051] In this embodiment, in order to facilitate the replacement or maintenance of the second baffle 1223 or the hinged portion 1221, a connector is used to detachably connect the hinged portion 1221 to the second baffle 1223. Specifically, a screw or bolt can be passed through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole 1223a and connected with a nut to achieve detachable connection between the second baffle 1223 and the hinged portion 1221. In other embodiments, the specific connection method between the second baffle 1223 and the hinged portion 1221 is not limited.

[0052] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4 The sorting vehicle 100 further includes a limiting assembly 130 , which is located at one end of the fixed shaft 112 , and is used to limit the axial movement of the hinge along the fixed shaft 112 .

[0053] In this embodiment, the limiting assembly 130 is used to limit the axial movement of the hinge along the fixed shaft 112, thereby preventing the hinge from detaching from the fixed shaft 112 or preventing the hinge from axially moving along the fixed shaft 112, thereby driving the first baffle 1222 and the second baffle 1223 to move in this direction, so that the second enclosure 122 is in the first state, and the limiting groove 120a formed by the first enclosure 121, the second enclosure 122 and the transmission mechanism 110 forms an opening, and the package detaches from the limiting groove 120a from the opening.

[0054] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4 The limiting assembly 130 includes a fixing member 131 and an elastic member 132. The fixing member 131 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixing shaft 112. The elastic member 132 is sleeved outside the fixing shaft 112. Both ends of the elastic member 132 abut against the fixing member 131 and the hinge member respectively.

[0055] Specifically, the elastic member 132 is a spring, which is pre-tensioned and arranged between the fixing member 131 and the hinge. By giving the hinge a force in a direction away from the fixing member 131, the hinge is fastened to the transmission mechanism 110, thereby achieving the function of limiting the axial movement of the hinge along the fixed axis 112.

[0056] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 4 The electromagnetic component 140 is connected to the side of the first enclosure 121 away from the transmission mechanism 110 . In the first state, the electromagnetic component 140 adsorbs the second enclosure 122 .

[0057] In this embodiment, the electromagnetic component 140 is powered on or off by the control system, so that the electromagnetic component 140 adsorbs or releases the second enclosure 122, thereby improving the automation of the sorting vehicle 100. It can be understood that in this embodiment, the second enclosure 122 is made of metal, so that the electromagnetic component 140 can adsorb the second enclosure 122. Specifically, the electromagnetic component 140 is an electromagnetic suction cup with strong reliability, high efficiency and energy saving, and easy control. In other embodiments, the electromagnetic component 140 can also be an electromagnetic device such as an electromagnet.

[0058] In the embodiments of the present invention, please refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 The sorting vehicle 100 further includes a buffer 150, which is located on a side of the electromagnetic component 140 close to the second enclosure 122, and / or the buffer 150 is located on a side of the second enclosure 122 close to the electromagnetic component 140. In the first state, two ends of the buffer 150 are respectively in contact with the electromagnetic component 140 and the second enclosure 122.

[0059] In this embodiment, in order to prevent the second enclosure 122 from frequently abutting against the electromagnetic component 140 and causing damage to the second enclosure 122 or the electromagnetic component 140, a buffer component 150 for buffering is provided on the second enclosure 122 and / or the electromagnetic component 140. The buffer component 150 is made of soft silicone or rubber to buffer the force generated when the second enclosure 122 and the electromagnetic component 140 abut against each other as much as possible.

[0060] The utility model further provides a sorting machine, which includes a sorting trolley. The specific structure of the sorting trolley refers to the above embodiment. Since the sorting machine adopts all the technical solutions of all the above embodiments, it at least has all the beneficial effects brought by the technical solutions of the above embodiments, which will not be described one by one here.

[0061] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, and does not limit the patent scope of the present invention. All equivalent structural changes made by using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings under the inventive concept of the present invention, or directly / indirectly applied in other related technical fields are included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting vehicle, used for a sorting machine, characterized in that: include: The transport mechanism is used to transport the parcels along the first direction; the sorting vehicle is movably arranged on the sorting machine along the second direction; The enclosure assembly comprises a first enclosure and a second enclosure, wherein the first enclosure is arranged at two ends of the transmission mechanism along the second direction, and the second enclosure is arranged at two ends of the transmission mechanism along the first direction, and the second enclosure is movably arranged on the transmission mechanism, and the second enclosure can be moved closer to or farther from the first enclosure, so that the second enclosure has a first state and a second state; In the first state, the second enclosure is arranged close to the first enclosure, and the first enclosure, the second enclosure and the transmission mechanism are enclosed to form a limiting groove for limiting the position of the package; In the second state, the second enclosure is arranged away from the first enclosure, and the first enclosure, the second enclosure and the transmission mechanism are combined to form a loading opening, a transmission channel and a unloading opening which are sequentially connected along a first direction.

2. The sorting vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second enclosure is rotatably disposed on the transmission mechanism, and in the first state, the second enclosure is in a vertical state and abuts against the first enclosure; In the second state, the second enclosure is spaced apart from the first enclosure and a height of the second enclosure is lower than a height of the transmission mechanism.

3. The sorting vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transmission mechanism further includes a fixed shaft extending along the second direction, and the second enclosure further includes a hinged portion, which is sleeved outside the fixed shaft and hinged to the transmission mechanism.

4. The sorting vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second enclosure includes a first baffle, a second baffle and a hinge portion that are sequentially connected. In a first state, the first baffle is inclined in a direction away from the transmission mechanism, and the second baffle is in contact with the first enclosure.

5. The sorting vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The hinged portion is provided with a first mounting hole, the second baffle is provided with a second mounting hole, and a connecting member passes through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole to connect the hinged portion and the second baffle.

6. The sorting vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The sorting vehicle further comprises a limiting assembly, wherein the limiting assembly is located at one end of the fixed shaft and is used for limiting the axial movement of the hinge along the fixed shaft.

7. The sorting vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The limiting assembly includes a fixing member and an elastic member. The fixing member is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed shaft, the elastic member is sleeved outside the fixed shaft, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively abutted against the fixing member and the hinge member.

8. The sorting vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: An electromagnetic component is connected to a side of the first enclosure away from the transmission mechanism, and in the first state, the electromagnetic component attracts the second enclosure.

9. The sorting vehicle according to claim 8, characterized in that: The sorting vehicle further includes a buffer, which is located on a side of the electromagnetic component close to the second enclosure, and / or the buffer is located on a side of the second enclosure close to the electromagnetic component. In the first state, two ends of the buffer are respectively in contact with the electromagnetic component and the second enclosure.

10. A sorting machine, characterized in that: A sorting vehicle comprising the sorting vehicle described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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