Sorting device and multi-gear sorting equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sorting device and multi-gear sorting equipment, the sorting device comprises a feeding assembly, an information identification assembly, a transition assembly and a material pushing assembly, the feeding assembly comprises a feeding turntable; the information identification assembly is used for identifying the information of the supporting cups conveyed by the feeding turntable; the transition assembly comprises a transition rotary disc, a sunken transition transfer position is arranged on the side wall of the periphery of the transition rotary disc, and the transition transfer position fixes the supporting cup in a magnetic attraction mode. The material pushing assembly comprises a material pushing part, and under the action of the material pushing part, the supporting cups are pushed out of the transition transfer positions. The feeding rotary disc transfers the supporting cups to the transition rotary disc, the pushing component pushes the supporting cups out of the transition rotary disc, and the supporting cups pushed out by the pushing component are directly or indirectly transferred to the discharging channel. An information recognition assembly is designed in the sorting device to recognize information of the supporting cups in the feeding rotary disc at the feeding rotary disc, the information recognition assembly is prevented from being interfered by a magnetic field on the transition rotary disc, and the recognition accuracy is improved. The device can be widely applied to the technical field of battery production equipment.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of battery production equipment, in particular to a sorting device and multi-stage sorting equipment. Background Art

[0002] During the battery production process, the batteries need to be sorted according to the battery test data in order to screen out batteries of different qualities. The sorting process is usually carried out by a robot clamping the batteries to a designated area. However, if the battery to be sorted has multiple gears, it is difficult to complete the robot clamping method, and the robot scheduling is complex, inefficient, and the clamping is prone to falling. In addition, when sorting the batteries, it is necessary to scan the battery or the tray that carries the battery to obtain the battery test data. The scanning is usually done with a barcode scanner, and the battery code or tray code is a QR code, barcode, etc. Obviously, this scanning method is inefficient, the adjacent batteries or trays have a large impact on each other, and the accuracy is low. Utility Model Content

[0003] In order to solve at least one of the above technical problems, the utility model provides a sorting device and a multi-stage sorting equipment, and the technical solutions adopted are as follows.

[0004] The sorting device provided by the utility model comprises a feeding component, an information identification component, a transition component and a pushing component, wherein the feeding component comprises a feeding turntable; the information identification component is used for identifying the information of the supporting cup transmitted in the feeding turntable; the transition component comprises a transition turntable, and a recessed transition transfer position is arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the transition turntable, and the transition transfer position fixes the supporting cup in a magnetic manner; the pushing component comprises a movable pushing component, and the supporting cup is pushed out of the transition transfer position under the action of the pushing component; wherein the feeding turntable can transfer the supporting cup to the transition turntable, the pushing component pushes the supporting cup out of the transition turntable, and the supporting cup pushed out by the pushing component is directly or indirectly transferred to the discharging channel.

[0005] In certain embodiments of the utility model, the feed turntable is provided with a plurality of recessed feed transfer positions along the outer peripheral side wall, and the outer peripheral side wall of the feed turntable is provided with ratchet tooth grooves to form the feed transfer positions.

[0006] In certain embodiments of the present invention, the information identification component includes a radio frequency scanner.

[0007] In certain embodiments of the utility model, the sorting device includes a material holding assembly, which is arranged at the entrance of the sorting device. The material holding assembly includes a material holding turntable, and a recessed material holding transfer position is arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the material holding turntable. The material holding turntable transfers the support cup to the feed turntable.

[0008] In certain embodiments of the utility model, the pushing component is provided with a pushing guide inclined surface, and when the transition turntable rotates, the pushing guide inclined surface abuts against the outer side surface of the support cup to push the support cup out of the transition transfer position.

[0009] In some embodiments of the present invention, the pushing assembly includes a pushing driver, the pushing component is connected to the pushing driver, and the pushing driver drives the pushing component to move radially along the transition turntable.

[0010] In certain embodiments of the utility model, the sorting device includes a discharging component, the discharging component includes a discharging turntable, and the outer peripheral side wall of the discharging turntable is provided with a recessed discharging transfer position. Under the action of the pushing component, the support cup is pushed from the transition transfer position to the discharging transfer position, and the discharging turntable transfers the support cup to the discharging channel.

[0011] In certain embodiments of the utility model, the number of the discharging components is N, where N is greater than or equal to 2, and the number of the pushing components is M, where M=N or M=N-1.

[0012] In certain embodiments of the utility model, the sorting device includes a first detection component, which is used to detect whether there are batteries on the cups conveyed in the feeding component or the transition component; and / or, the sorting device includes a second detection component, which is used to detect whether there are batteries on the cups pushed out in the discharging component.

[0013] The multi-stage sorting equipment provided by the utility model comprises a sorting device and a second conveying assembly, wherein the sorting device is provided with at least two; the cups sorted by the sorting device at the previous stage are transferred to the sorting device at the next stage through the second conveying assembly.

[0014] In certain embodiments of the utility model, at least one of the sorting devices includes a first rejecting component, which is used to reject the cups that are not identified by the information identification component in the feeding component or the transition component; and / or, at least one of the sorting devices includes a second rejecting component, which is used to reject defective cups in the feeding component or the transition component.

[0015] In certain embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the sorting devices comprises a spare discharge channel, and the cups in the discharge turntable can be transferred to the spare discharge channel.

[0016] The embodiment of the utility model has at least the following beneficial effects: in the sorting device, the feed turntable transfers the support cup to the transition turntable, and the information recognition component recognizes the information of the support cup in the feed turntable at the feed turntable, thereby avoiding the information recognition component from being disturbed by the magnetic field on the transition turntable, and improving the recognition accuracy. The utility model can be widely used in the technical field of battery production equipment. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The aspects and advantages described and / or attached in the embodiments of the present invention will become apparent and easy to understand in conjunction with the following drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments embodied in the following drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of the sorting device, which shows that there are two feeding components and one pushing component.

[0019] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of the transition turntable and pusher assembly.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the sorting device, which shows that there are three material feeding assemblies, two material pushing assemblies, and a first material removing assembly and a first material removing channel are provided.

[0021] Figure 4 The figure is a schematic structural diagram of an embodiment of a multi-stage sorting device.

[0022] Figure numerals: 101, feed turntable; 102, feed transfer position; 201, transition turntable; 202, transition transfer position; 203, first guide structure; 301, discharge turntable; 302, discharge transfer position; 303, second guide structure; 304, third guide structure; 400, pusher assembly; 401, pusher component; 402, pusher guide ramp; 501, clamping turntable; 502, clamping transfer position; 503, fourth guide structure; 600, blocking assembly; 701, first picker assembly; 702, first picker channel; 801, feed channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Combine the following Figures 1 to 4 Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail, examples of which are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals throughout represent the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain the present invention, and cannot be understood as limiting the present invention.

[0024] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if the terms "center", "middle", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like appear, the orientation or position relationship indicated is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, which is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, and does not indicate or imply 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 utility model. In addition, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise specified, "multiple" means two or more.

[0025] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installation", "connection" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection, or it can be indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be the internal communication of two components. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0026] The utility model relates to a sorting device, which comprises a feeding component and an information identification component. The feeding component comprises a feeding turntable 101. The information identification component is used to identify the information of the support cups transmitted in the feeding turntable 101. The upper computer of the sorting device identifies and classifies the support cups according to the information collected by the information identification component.

[0027] Further, the sorting device includes a transition component, the transition component includes a transition turntable 201, the feed turntable 101 can transfer the cup to the transition turntable 201, and the transition turntable 201 can rotate to transfer the cup. In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the sorting device includes a pusher component 400, the pusher component 400 includes a pusher component 401, the pusher component 401 is arranged at the transition turntable 201, the pusher component 401 can move, under the action of the pusher component 401, the cup is pushed out from the transition turntable 201, and the cup pushed out by the pusher component 401 is directly or indirectly transferred to the discharge channel.

[0028] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the sorting device includes a workbench, a transition turntable 201 is rotatably arranged on the workbench, a recessed transition transfer position 202 is arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the transition turntable 201, a plurality of transition transfer positions 202 are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral side wall of the transition turntable 201, and the transition transfer positions 202 are formed as grooves. It can be understood that the support cup can enter the transition transfer position 202 from the feed turntable 101, and as the transition turntable 201 rotates, the support cup completes the sorting.

[0029] Furthermore, the transition transfer position 202 fixes the support cup in a magnetic manner. Specifically, the transition turntable 201 is provided with a magnetic attraction member, the magnetic attraction member is located on the inner wall of the transition transfer position 202, and the magnetic attraction members are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the inner wall of the transition transfer position 202. In some examples, the magnetic attraction member is provided as a magnet or an electromagnetic structure.

[0030] Regarding the position of the magnetic attraction component, an alternative design can also be made: the magnetic attraction component is located on the transition turntable 201 close to the transition transfer position 202.

[0031] It is understandable that the feed turntable 101 is rotatably arranged on the workbench, and the outer peripheral side wall of the feed turntable 101 is provided with a plurality of recessed feed transfer positions 102, and the feed transfer positions 102 are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral side wall of the feed turntable 101 to adjust the spacing of the support cups. Specifically, the feed transfer positions 102 are formed as grooves.

[0032] In this case, the cups can enter the feeding transfer position 102, and as the feeding turntable 101 rotates, the cups move one by one from the feeding transfer position 102 to the transition transfer position 202, completing the feeding of the cups to the transition turntable 201. It can be understood that the feeding turntable 101 is provided with a plurality of equally spaced feeding transfer positions 102 to adjust the spacing of the cups, avoid interference between adjacent cups, and avoid affecting the recognition accuracy of the information recognition component.

[0033] Further, the transition assembly includes a first guide structure 203, which is arranged on the workbench, and under the guidance of the first guide structure 203, the support cup is transferred from the feed transfer position 102 to the transition transfer position 202. Further, the first guide structure 203 forms a guide rib along a section of the outer periphery of the transition turntable 201 to prevent the support cup from falling out of the transition transfer position 202 during the rotation of the transition turntable 201.

[0034] In some examples, the first guide structure 203 is designed to guide the support cup. In some examples, the first guide structure 203 is alternatively designed to guide the support cup and the battery on the support cup, so that when the support cup is transferred from the feed transfer position 102 to the transition transfer position 202, the support cup is prevented from tilting due to inertia or the battery is separated from the support cup due to inertia.

[0035] It can be understood that by controlling the rotational speed matching of the feed turntable 101 and the transition turntable 201, the feed transfer position 102 can be made to correspond to the transition transfer position 202, and under the guidance of the first guide structure 203, the support cup moves from the feed transfer position 102 to the transition transfer position 202.

[0036] In some examples, the feeding assembly includes a fourth guide structure 503, which is disposed on the workbench. Specifically, under the guidance of the fourth guide structure 503, the cup is transferred from the feeding channel 801 to the feeding transfer position 102. Further, the fourth guide structure 503 forms a guide rib along a section of the outer periphery of the feeding turntable 101, and under the restriction of the guide rib, the cup is prevented from falling out of the feeding transfer position 102 during the rotation of the feeding turntable 101.

[0037] As an implementation mode, the information identification component uses radio frequency identification technology to identify the RFID tag of the support cup. Specifically, the information identification component includes a radio frequency scanner. Specifically, the radio frequency scanner is configured as an RFID scanner.

[0038] Considering that the magnetic field generated by the magnetic attraction part will interfere with the work of the information recognition component, the information recognition component is set near the feed turntable 101 on the workbench, and the information recognition component is used to identify the support cup in the feed transfer position 102. Specifically, the information recognition component is located below the feed turntable 101. During the rotation of the feed turntable 101, the support cup located at the feed transfer position 102 enters the recognition area of ​​the information recognition component, so that the information recognition component can scan and recognize the support cup.

[0039] As an embodiment, the sorting device includes a discharging component, the discharging component includes a discharging turntable 301, the discharging turntable 301 is rotatably set on the workbench, the outer peripheral side wall of the discharging turntable 301 is provided with a recessed discharging transfer position 302, the discharging transfer position 302 is provided in plurality, the discharging transfer positions 302 are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral side wall of the discharging turntable 301, and the discharging transfer positions 302 are formed as grooves.

[0040] It can be understood that the cup can be transferred from the transition transfer position 202 to the discharge transfer position 302. Specifically, by controlling the rotation speed matching of the transition turntable 201 and the discharge turntable 301, the transition transfer position 202 can correspond to the position of the discharge transfer position 302, and under the action of the pushing component 401, the cup moves from the transition transfer position 202 to the discharge transfer position 302. As the discharge turntable 301 rotates, the discharge turntable 301 transfers the cup to the discharge channel.

[0041] It should be noted that, when the sorting device is provided with a discharging assembly, the pushing component 401 pushes the cup from the transition turntable 201 to the discharging turntable 301. When the sorting device does not have a discharging assembly, the pushing component 401 pushes the cup from the transition turntable 201 to the discharging channel.

[0042] In some examples, the discharging assembly includes a third guide structure 304 , which is disposed on the workbench. Under the guidance of the third guide structure 304 , the tray leaves the discharging transfer position 302 and moves along the third guide structure 304 to the discharging channel.

[0043] In some examples, the discharging transfer position 302 fixes the support cup by magnetic attraction. Specifically, the discharging turntable 301 is provided with magnetic attraction parts, which are located on the inner wall of the discharging transfer position 302, and magnetic attraction parts are respectively provided at symmetrical positions of the inner wall of the discharging transfer position 302. Furthermore, the magnetic attraction parts are provided as magnets or electromagnetic structures.

[0044] As an embodiment, corresponding to different sorting gears, at least one pusher assembly 400 is provided, so as to push out corresponding cups according to different gears. It is understandable that the sorting device is equipped with at least two discharge channels to correspond to different sorting gears.

[0045] Further, at least two discharging assemblies are provided, specifically, N discharging assemblies are provided, N is greater than or equal to 2, N is an integer, and M pusher assemblies 400 are provided, M=N or M=N-1. It can be understood that the discharging assemblies are distributed according to corresponding gears, specifically, the discharging assemblies are distributed at intervals around the transition turntable 201 on the outer periphery of the transition turntable 201, in this case, the discharging channels corresponding to the discharging assemblies can be avoided from being arranged in parallel, which is convenient for maintaining the discharging channels and facilitating the layout of subsequent process equipment.

[0046] In some examples, the number of pusher assemblies 400 and discharge assemblies designed in the sorting device is equal, and each discharge assembly is respectively equipped with a pusher assembly 400.

[0047] In some examples, the sorting device is designed with one less pusher assembly 400 than the discharge assembly. Specifically, along the rotation direction of the transition turntable 201, the 1st to N-1th discharge assemblies are respectively configured with pusher assemblies 400, and the Nth discharge assembly is not configured with a pusher assembly 400. In this case, the workbench is provided with a second guide structure 303 at the Nth discharge assembly, and under the guidance of the second guide structure 303, the tray moves from the transition transfer position 202 to the discharge transfer position 302. In some examples, the second guide structure 303 can also be replaced with a design to guide the tray and the battery in the tray.

[0048] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the material pushing component 401 is disposed on the upper side of the transition rotating disk 201. Furthermore, the material pushing component 401 can move on the upper side of the transition rotating disk 201. The position of the material pushing component 401 can also be equivalently replaced as follows: in some examples, the material pushing component 401 is disposed on the lower side of the transition rotating disk 201; in some examples, when the transition rotating disk 201 has a double-layer structure, the material pushing component 401 is disposed between the double-layer structures of the transition rotating disk 201.

[0049] As an implementation manner, the pushing component 401 is provided with a pushing guide inclined surface 402 , which is configured as a plane or an arc surface, and is located at the front end surface of the pushing component 401 .

[0050] Specifically, when the transition transfer position 202 and the discharge transfer position 302 correspond to each other, the distal end of the push guide slope 402 is closer to the discharge transfer position 302 than the proximal end, and when the transition turntable 201 rotates, the distal end of the push guide slope 402 is in front and the proximal end is in the back. In this case, when the transition turntable 201 rotates, the push guide slope 402 abuts against the outer side of the cup to push the cup out of the transition transfer position 202.

[0051] It is understandable that under the guidance of the push guide slope 402 , the cups in the transition transfer position 202 move with the rotation of the transition turntable 201 , and the cups can move along the push guide slope 402 , so that the cups are pushed out from the transition transfer position 202 .

[0052] Further, the pusher assembly 400 includes a pusher driver, which includes a motor or a cylinder, and the pusher component 401 is connected to the pusher driver, which drives the pusher component 401 to move. Specifically, the pusher driver can push the pusher component 401 to move along the radial direction of the transition turntable 201, so that the pusher component 401 moves to a position that can guide the support cup, or the pusher component 401 retreats to a position that avoids the support cup.

[0053] In the case where the pusher component 401 is provided with a pusher guide inclined surface 402, when a plurality of continuous cups need to be pushed out to the discharge channel corresponding to the pusher component 401, the pusher driver drives the pusher component 401 to a position capable of guiding the cups, and as the transition turntable 201 rotates, a plurality of continuous cups are guided out from the corresponding transition transfer position 202 along the pusher guide inclined surface 402. It can be understood that a plurality of continuous cups can be pushed out from the transition transfer position 202 through a single movement of the pusher component 401, thereby reducing the number of movements of the pusher component 401 and improving the life of the pusher assembly.

[0054] It should be noted that the pusher driver is electrically connected to the upper computer of the sorting device, and the upper computer controls the actions of each pusher driver according to the type of the identified support cup.

[0055] In some examples, if the pusher component 401 is designed not to have a pusher guide slope 402, the pusher component 401 pushes the cup from the transition transfer position 202 to the discharge transfer position 302. Specifically, the pusher driver drives the pusher component 401 to extend radially along the transition turntable 201, and the pusher component 401 pushes the cup.

[0056] As an embodiment, a ratchet tooth groove is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the feed turntable 101 to form a feed transfer position 102 . The shape of the ratchet tooth groove is a one-way structure, which helps to move the support cup on the feed channel 801 and make the support cup enter the feed transfer position 102 .

[0057] Specifically, one side of the feed transfer position 102 is used as a hooking portion, and the other side is used as a guide portion. The guide portion has a smaller inclination than the hooking portion. When the feed turntable 101 rotates, the hooking portion is used to move the support cup in the feed channel 801, so that the support cup moves with the feed turntable 101 and enters the feed transfer position 102. On the other hand, after the support cup enters the feed transfer position 102, the restriction between the guide portion and the fourth guide structure 503 can prevent the support cup from getting stuck in the feed turntable 101 when the feed turntable 101 rotates.

[0058] In some examples, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the feed turntable 101 is configured to be in a ratchet shape.

[0059] As an embodiment, the sorting device includes a material holding component, which is arranged at the entrance of the sorting device, and the material holding component transfers the support cup conveyed to the sorting device to the feeding component.

[0060] Specifically, the material clamping assembly includes a material clamping turntable 501, which is rotatably arranged on a workbench, and a concave material clamping transfer position 502 is arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the material clamping turntable 501, and the material clamping transfer position 502 is provided in multiples, and the material clamping transfer positions 502 are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral side wall of the material clamping turntable 501, and the material clamping transfer positions 502 are formed as grooves. It can be understood that on the feed channel 801 of the sorting device, the rotation of the material clamping turntable 501 can make the cups adjacent to the feed turntable 101 in the feed channel 801 evenly and evenly arranged.

[0061] It can be understood that by controlling the rotation speed matching of the material holding turntable 501 and the feed turntable 101 , the material holding transfer position 502 can be made to correspond to the position of the feed transfer position 102 , so that the material holding turntable 501 transfers the support cup to the feed turntable 101 .

[0062] In conjunction with the accompanying drawings, when the feeding assembly is provided with a fourth guide structure 503, the cup is transferred from the material transfer position 502 to the feeding transfer position 102 through the guidance of the fourth guide structure 503. When the feeding transfer position 102 of the feeding turntable 101 is set as a ratchet tooth groove, the cup is sent to the first guide structure through the cooperation between the material transfer position 502 and the feeding transfer position 102, so that the cup can be prevented from moving in a direction away from the feeding transfer position 102 due to the pulling force when it is moved to the feeding transfer position 102, thereby preventing the feeding turntable 101 from getting stuck and unable to rotate.

[0063] As an embodiment, the sorting device includes a turntable drive assembly, the turntable drive assembly includes a turntable driver, the turntable driver includes a motor, the turntable driver is arranged on a workbench, the rotating shaft of the turntable driver is connected to the driving gear, the rotating shafts of the clamping turntable 501, the feed turntable 101, the transition turntable 201 and the discharge turntable 301 are respectively provided with driven gears, and the turntable drive assembly drives each driven gear to rotate in a meshing transmission manner.

[0064] As an implementation mode, the transition component includes a first counting component, and the first counting component uses an encoder to record the number of revolutions of the transition turntable 201 , and the host computer of the sorting device receives information from the encoder to obtain the rotation speed of the transition turntable 201 .

[0065] Furthermore, the transition component includes a second counting component, which includes a sensing structure and a sensor. The sensor is configured as a photoelectric sensor. The sensing structure is connected to the rotating shaft of the transition turntable 201. The sensor is fixedly arranged in the sorting device. During the rotation of the transition turntable 201, the sensing structure triggers the sensor, and the upper computer obtains the rotation speed of the transition turntable 201 according to the signal frequency triggered by the sensor.

[0066] The host computer compares the results of the first counting component and the second counting component to ensure that the rotation speed of the transition turntable 201 meets the preset value.

[0067] As an embodiment, the sorting device includes a material blocking assembly 600, which is arranged at the entrance of the sorting device, and is used to block the cups delivered to the sorting device. Specifically, the material blocking assembly 600 includes a material blocking drive and a material blocking component, the material blocking drive is connected to the material blocking component, and the material blocking component can be moved to the entrance of the sorting device to block the feeding of the sorting device.

[0068] It can be understood that the material blocking component is configured as a baffle, a block, or a baffle rod, and the material blocking driver includes a motor or a cylinder. Driven by the material blocking driver, the material blocking component can enter or exit the feed channel 801.

[0069] As an embodiment, the sorting device includes a first detection component, which is used to detect whether there are batteries on the support cups conveyed by the feeding component or the transition component, so that the host computer of the sorting device can determine whether the cups are empty.

[0070] Specifically, the first detection component is connected to the workbench and is arranged close to the feed turntable 101 or the transition turntable 201. The first detection component includes a first support cup detection component and a first battery detection component. If the first detection component detects the support cup but not the battery, the upper computer determines that the support cup is an empty cup.

[0071] As an embodiment, the sorting device includes a second detection component, which is used to detect whether there is a battery on the support cup pushed out by the discharging component, so that the upper computer of the sorting device can determine whether it is an empty cup.

[0072] Specifically, the second detection component is connected to the workbench and is arranged close to the discharge turntable 301. The second detection component includes a second support cup detection component and a second battery detection component. If the second detection component detects the support cup but not the battery, the host computer determines that the support cup is an empty cup.

[0073] It is understandable that if the second detection component detects that the tray cup to be discharged by the discharge turntable 301 is an empty cup, the sorting device will alarm to remind the staff that the material sorting is wrong.

[0074] It should be noted that in some examples, the sorting device may also be designed to include a first detection component and a second detection component. In this case, if the first detection component and the second detection component have inconsistent detection results on whether the support cup is empty, the sorting device will alarm.

[0075] The utility model relates to a multi-level sorting device, which includes a sorting device, and the sorting device performs classification and sorting according to the information of the support cup. Further, the sorting device is provided with at least two to realize multi-level sorting of the support cup.

[0076] Specifically, the sorting devices are arranged in stages, and the cups sorted by the sorting device of the first stage are discharged to the sorting device of the next stage for further sorting, until the sorting device of the last stage outputs the cups.

[0077] Furthermore, the multi-speed sorting equipment includes a second conveying component. Specifically, the discharging component of the sorting device at the upper level conveys the cup to the sorting device at the lower level through the second conveying component. The discharging end of the second conveying component is connected to the feeding channel 801 of the sorting device at the lower level, and the feeding end of the second conveying component is connected to the discharging channel of the sorting device at the upper level.

[0078] As an embodiment, at least one sorting device includes a spare discharge channel, and the cups in the discharge turntable 301 can be transferred to the spare discharge channel. It is understandable that if the number of cups in a certain gear is too large and causes a backlog, the spare discharge channel can be activated.

[0079] In order to make the support cup enter the spare discharge channel, the sorting device where the spare discharge channel is located moves the support cup from the transition turntable 201 to the spare discharge channel in a pushing manner, or the sorting device guides the support cup from the transition turntable 201 to the spare discharge channel with a guide structure.

[0080] It should be noted that, when there are multiple sorting devices, at least one of the sorting devices is provided with a spare discharge channel. When there is only one sorting device, the sorting device is provided with a spare discharge channel.

[0081] As an embodiment, at least one sorting device includes a first rejecting component 701, and the first rejecting component 701 is used to reject the cups that are not identified by the information identification component in the feed component or the transition component. Furthermore, the sorting device where the first rejecting component 701 is located is provided with a first rejecting channel 702, and the rejected cups are sent out from the first rejecting channel 702.

[0082] It is understandable that the first material picking assembly 701 includes a first material picking member and a first material picking driver, and the first material picking driver is connected to the first material picking member. Further, a material picking guide slope is provided at the front end of the first material picking member.

[0083] It should be noted that, when there are multiple sorting devices, at least one of the sorting devices is provided with the first material removal component 701. When there is only one sorting device, the sorting device is provided with a spare material discharge channel.

[0084] As an embodiment, at least one sorting device includes a second rejecting component, which is used to reject defective tray cups in the feed component or the transition component. Furthermore, the sorting device where the second rejecting component is located is provided with a second rejecting channel, and the rejected tray cups are sent out from the second rejecting channel.

[0085] It is understandable that the second material picking assembly includes a second material picking member and a second material picking driver, and the second material picking driver is connected to the second material picking member. Further, a material picking guide slope is arranged at the front end of the second material picking member.

[0086] It should be noted that, when there are multiple sorting devices, at least one of the sorting devices except the first-stage sorting device is provided with a second material removal component. When there is only one sorting device, the sorting device is provided with a second material removal component.

[0087] In some examples, the design may be replaced as follows: In some examples, at least one sorting device includes a first material removal component 701 and a second material removal component. In some examples, the first material removal component 701 and the second material removal component are respectively arranged in different sorting devices.

[0088] As an embodiment, the multi-speed sorting device includes a first conveying component, and the first conveying component conveys a support cup to a sorting device. Specifically, the first conveying component includes a first conveying structure, and the first conveying structure includes a conveyor belt or a conveyor chain plate. The first conveying component is provided with a magnetic structure near the sorting device, and the magnetic structure can improve the stability of the support cup being conveyed from the first conveying structure to the sorting device, and prevent the support cup from vibrating.

[0089] Furthermore, the multi-speed sorting equipment includes a third detection component, which is arranged in the feed channel 801. The third detection component is used to detect whether a preset number of cups enter the multi-speed sorting equipment from the first conveying component. The host computer of the multi-speed sorting equipment starts the sorting device according to the signal of the third detection component, thereby improving the sorting efficiency of the multi-speed sorting equipment and avoiding idling of each sorting device.

[0090] The following is combined with Figure 4 The specific embodiments in the specification introduce the structure of the multi-stage sorting equipment.

[0091] The multi-speed sorting equipment includes a first sorting device, a second sorting device and a third sorting device. The first conveying component conveys the cups to the first sorting device. The first sorting device sorts the cups according to the information of the cups, and conveys the cups to two second sorting devices respectively through the second conveying component. The second sorting device sorts the cups according to the information of the cups, and conveys the cups to two third sorting devices respectively through the second conveying component. The third sorting device sorts the cups according to the information of the cups, and discharges the cups through the third conveying component.

[0092] In the description of this specification, if the reference terms "one embodiment", "some examples", "some embodiments", "illustrative embodiment", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" appear, it means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the utility model. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner.

[0093] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various changes can be made within the knowledge scope of ordinary technicians in the technical field without departing from the purpose of the present invention.

[0094] In the description of the utility model, if the patent name contains "、", it indicates an "and" relationship, not an "or" relationship. For example, if the patent name is "A, B", it means that the content to be protected by the utility model is: the technical solution with the subject name A and the technical solution with the subject name B.

Claims

1. A sorting device, characterized in that: include A feeding assembly, the feeding assembly comprising a feeding turntable (101); An information identification component, the information identification component being used to identify information of the support cups transmitted by the feed turntable (101); A transition assembly, the transition assembly comprising a transition turntable (201), the outer peripheral side wall of the transition turntable (201) being provided with a recessed transition transfer position (202), the transition transfer position (202) fixing the support cup in a magnetic attraction manner; A material pushing assembly (400), the material pushing assembly (400) comprising a movable material pushing component (401), under the action of the material pushing component (401), the support cup is pushed out from the transition transfer position (202); The feed turntable (101) is capable of transferring the support cups to the transition turntable (201), the pusher component (401) pushes the support cups out of the transition turntable (201), and the support cups pushed out by the pusher component (401) are directly or indirectly transferred to the discharge channel.

2. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The feed turntable (101) is provided with a plurality of recessed feed transfer positions (102) along the outer peripheral side wall, and the outer peripheral side wall of the feed turntable (101) is provided with ratchet tooth grooves to form the feed transfer positions (102).

3. The sorting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The information identification component includes a radio frequency scanner.

4. The sorting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sorting device comprises a material holding component, which is arranged at the entrance of the sorting device. The material holding component comprises a material holding turntable (501), and a concave material holding transfer position (502) is arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the material holding turntable (501). The material holding turntable (501) transfers the support cup to the feed turntable (101).

5. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pushing component (401) is provided with a pushing guide inclined surface (402), and during the rotation of the transition turntable (201), the pushing guide inclined surface (402) abuts against the outer side surface of the support cup to push the support cup out of the transition transfer position (202).

6. The sorting device according to claim 1 or 5, characterized in that: The material pushing assembly (400) comprises a material pushing drive, the material pushing component (401) is connected to the material pushing drive, and the material pushing driver drives the material pushing component (401) to move radially along the transition turntable (201).

7. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting device comprises a discharge assembly, wherein the discharge assembly comprises a discharge turntable (301), and a concave discharge transfer position (302) is provided on the outer peripheral side wall of the discharge turntable (301); under the action of the pushing component (401), the support cup is pushed from the transition transfer position (202) to the discharge transfer position (302), and the discharge turntable (301) transfers the support cup to the discharge channel.

8. The sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The number of the discharging components is N, where N is greater than or equal to 2, and the number of the pushing components is M, where M=N or M=N-1.

9. A multi-stage sorting device, characterized in that: include The sorting device according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the sorting device is provided in at least two; The second conveying component is used to transfer the cups sorted by the sorting device at the previous stage to the sorting device at the next stage through the second conveying component.

10. The multi-stage sorting equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that: At least one of the sorting devices comprises a first rejecting component (701), the first rejecting component (701) being used to reject the cups in the feeding component or the transition component that are not identified by the information identification component; And / or, at least one of the sorting devices includes a second rejecting component, and the second rejecting component is used to reject defective product tray cups in the feeding component or the transition component.

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