Automatic express sorting device

By designing the automatic express sorting device for express delivery and multi-direction express delivery and sorting using guide balls and servo motors, the problems of low sorting efficiency and high cost in the existing technology are solved, and the efficiency and convenience of automated sorting are achieved.

CN222753789UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-15乌海市邮政业安全中心
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421452600.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-25
Publication Date
2025-04-15
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-25

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Technical Problem

Existing express sorting mainly relies on manual or semi-automation, resulting in low sorting efficiency, high cost and difficult management.

Method used

An automatic express sorting device is designed, including a guide mechanism and an adjustment mechanism, which realizes all-round rotation through guide balls, and the servo motor and crank rod drive the guide mechanism to tilt, realizing multi-direction express delivery and sorting.

Benefits of technology

It realizes automated sorting of express delivery, improves sorting efficiency, reduces labor costs, and simplifies management processes.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic express sorting device which comprises a guide mechanism, an adjusting mechanism and supporting legs, the guide mechanism comprises a plurality of guide balls, the adjusting mechanism comprises a servo motor, the output end of the servo motor is connected with an output shaft, the output shaft is in key connection with a rotating wheel, and the rotating wheel is in key connection with the supporting legs. Crank rods are movably connected to the two sides of the rotating wheel, and the ends of the crank rods on the two sides are movably connected to the two ends of the bottom of the guide mechanism. According to the express delivery device, express delivery is conveyed through the guide mechanism, all-directional rotation can be achieved conveniently through the arrangement of the guide balls, and the express delivery can be conveyed in different directions conveniently; the angle of the guide mechanism is adjusted through setting of the adjusting mechanism, and the servo motor drives the rotating wheels to drive the crank rods on the two sides, so that the crank rods can drive the connected guide mechanism to incline leftwards or rightwards when rotating, and express can be conveyed to the left side or the right side on the guide mechanism.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of express sorting, in particular to an automatic express sorting device. Background Art

[0002] Express delivery, also known as fast delivery or express transportation, refers to a new mode of transportation in which logistics companies (including freight forwarders) use their own independent networks or joint ventures (i.e. networking) to quickly and safely deliver documents or parcels entrusted by users from the sender to the recipient's door-to-door.

[0003] Sorting is the operation of stacking items by category and in the order of entry and exit. Sorting is the preparatory work to improve and support delivery, and is the inevitable extension of the competition and improvement of economic benefits of different distribution companies during delivery. Therefore, it can also be said that sorting is an inevitable requirement for the development of delivery to a higher form.

[0004] Express delivery is sorted according to different regions. Most of the existing express delivery sorting is done manually or semi-automatically, that is, express delivery is transported by conveyor belts and selectively sorted manually. Fully automated mechanical sorting is rarely used. Manual sorting requires a lot of manpower and material resources, and results in slow sorting, capital consumption, and difficulties in personnel management. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic express sorting device, which has the advantages of automated sorting and improved express sorting efficiency, so as to solve the problems raised in the above-mentioned background technology.

[0006] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides the following technical solutions:

[0007] An automatic express sorting device comprises a guide mechanism, an adjustment mechanism and a support leg: a first connector is fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom of the guide mechanism, two support legs are provided, and the two support legs are respectively located on both sides of the bottom of the guide mechanism, a second connector is fixedly provided on the top of the support leg, and the second connector is movably connected to the first connector through a first pin shaft;

[0008] The guide mechanism includes a plurality of guide balls, the adjustment mechanism includes a servo motor, the output end of the servo motor is connected to an output shaft, a rotating wheel is keyed to the output shaft, crank rods are movably connected to both sides of the rotating wheel, and the ends of the crank rods on both sides are movably connected to the two ends of the bottom of the guide mechanism.

[0009] Preferably, the guide mechanism includes a bottom plate, the bottom plate is provided with a plurality of lower semicircular grooves, and the lower part of the guide ball is movably mounted in the lower semicircular grooves.

[0010] Preferably, the guide mechanism includes an upper plate, the upper plate is attached to the bottom plate, and the upper plate and the bottom plate are fixedly connected by a plurality of fixing bolts.

[0011] Preferably, the upper plate is provided with a plurality of upper semicircular grooves, and the upper part of the guide ball is movably mounted in the upper semicircular grooves.

[0012] Preferably, a mounting plate of the adjustment mechanism is welded to the inner side of the support leg on one side, and a reinforcing plate is welded between the mounting plate and the support leg.

[0013] Preferably, the servo motor is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate, and the other end of the output shaft is movably connected to the supporting leg on the other side.

[0014] Preferably, connecting pins are fixedly provided at both ends of one side of the rotating wheel, and one end of the crank rod is movably connected to the connecting pin.

[0015] Preferably, a third connector is fixedly provided in the middle of both ends of the base plate, and the other end of the crank rod is movably connected to the third connector via a second pin shaft.

[0016] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are:

[0017] When the utility model is in use, the express is transported through the guide mechanism, that is, when it is quickly transported through the conveyor belt, the guide mechanism can achieve stable output, maintain the inertia of transportation, and leave. A plurality of guide balls are arranged between the bottom plate and the upper plate of the guide mechanism. The setting of the guide balls facilitates all-round rotation, so that the express can be transported in different directions.

[0018] The angle of the guide mechanism can be adjusted conveniently through the setting of the adjustment mechanism, that is, the adjustment mechanism drives the crank rods on both sides through the rotating wheel on the output shaft of the servo motor, so that the crank rods can drive the connected guide mechanism to tilt left or right when rotating, so that the express can be transported to the left or right on the guide mechanism, and can also continue to move forward, thereby realizing multi-directional transportation and sorting of express, with high automation, and facilitating fast and efficient sorting of express. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 It is an exploded bottom view schematic diagram of the guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0021] Figure 3It is a top exploded schematic diagram of the guide mechanism of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a side view structural diagram of the adjustment mechanism of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 It is a schematic diagram of the top view of the adjusting mechanism of the utility model.

[0024] In the figure: 1. guide mechanism; 101. bottom plate; 102. lower semicircular groove; 103. guide ball; 104. upper plate; 105. upper semicircular groove; 106. fixing bolt; 2. adjustment mechanism; 201. servo motor; 202. output shaft; 203. rotating wheel; 204. connecting pin; 205. crank rod; 206. second pin; 207. third connector; 208. mounting plate; 209. reinforcing plate; 3. supporting leg; 4. second connector; 5. first connector; 6. first pin. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] 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 in 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.

[0026] See also Figure 1-5 , the utility model provides a technical solution:

[0027] An automatic express sorting device comprises a guide mechanism 1, an adjustment mechanism 2 and a support leg 3: a first connector 5 is fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom of the guide mechanism 1, two support legs 3 are provided, and the two support legs 3 are respectively located on both sides of the bottom of the guide mechanism 1, a second connector 4 is fixedly provided on the top of the support leg 3, and the second connector 4 is movably connected to the first connector 5 through a first pin shaft 6;

[0028] The guide mechanism 1 includes a plurality of guide balls 103, and the adjustment mechanism 2 includes a servo motor 201. The output end of the servo motor 201 is connected to an output shaft 202, and a rotating wheel 203 is keyed on the output shaft 202. The rotating wheel 203 is movably connected to crank rods 205 on both sides, and the ends of the crank rods 205 on both sides are movably connected to the two ends of the bottom of the guide mechanism 1.

[0029] In this embodiment, preferably, the guide mechanism 1 includes a base plate 101, and a plurality of lower semicircular grooves 102 are opened on the base plate 101. The lower part of the guide ball 103 is movably installed in the lower semicircular groove 102. The guide ball 103 is installed and limited by the lower semicircular groove 102 on the base plate 101, so that the guide ball 103 can realize all-round rotation.

[0030] In this embodiment, preferably, the guide mechanism 1 includes an upper plate 104, and the upper plate 104 is attached to the bottom plate 101. The upper plate 104 and the bottom plate 101 are fixedly connected by a plurality of fixing bolts 106. The guide balls 103 are limited by the upper plate 104, and in order to maintain the installation stability of the upper plate 104, the upper plate 104 and the bottom plate 101 are fixedly connected by fixing bolts 106.

[0031] In this embodiment, preferably, a plurality of upper semicircular grooves 105 are opened on the upper plate 104, and the upper part of the guide ball 103 is movably installed in the upper semicircular groove 105. The guide ball 103 is limited by the upper semicircular groove 105 on the upper plate 104 to prevent the guide ball 103 from falling off, and the upper part of the guide ball 103 is exposed, so as to facilitate the guided transportation of the express.

[0032] In this embodiment, preferably, a mounting plate 208 of the adjusting mechanism 2 is welded to the inner side of the supporting leg 3 on one side, and a reinforcing plate 209 is welded between the mounting plate 208 and the supporting leg 3. The servo motor 201 is installed and fixed by the mounting plate 208, and in order to maintain the stability of the mounting plate 208, the mounting plate 208 is fixedly supported by the reinforcing plate 209.

[0033] In this embodiment, preferably, the servo motor 201 is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate 208, and the other end of the output shaft 202 is movably connected to the support leg 3 on the other side. The servo motor 201 is installed through the mounting plate 208 to maintain the operating stability of the servo motor 201, and the end of the output shaft 202 is connected to the support leg 3 to maintain the stability of the output shaft 202.

[0034] In this embodiment, preferably, connecting pins 204 are fixedly provided at both ends of one side of the rotating wheel 203, and one end of the crank rod 205 is movably connected to the connecting pin 204. Through the setting of the connecting pin 204, it is convenient to movably install the crank rod 205, thereby preventing the crank rod 205 from being hindered in movement when adjusting.

[0035] In this embodiment, preferably, a third connecting head 207 is fixedly provided in the middle of the two ends of the base plate 101, and the other end of the crank rod 205 is movably connected to the third connecting head 207 through a second pin shaft 206. The ends of the crank rod 205 are connected through the third connecting head 207 and the second pin shaft 206, so that the crank rod 205 can be rotated and adjusted when the guide mechanism 1 is tilted without being hindered by the movement.

[0036] Working principle: The equipment is installed between the conveying devices, and the express delivery number is scanned by a high-definition industrial camera to detect the express delivery area, and then sorted by the sorting device;

[0037] That is, the express is transported through the conveying device. If the transportation area of ​​the express is not the sorting area of ​​the sorting device, the adjustment mechanism 2 does not operate, so that the express moves on the sorting device under the action of motion inertia, and the guide mechanism 1 includes a plurality of guide balls 103, which can achieve omnidirectional rotation, so that the express can be continuously transported under the action of inertia, and transported to the next conveying device to achieve transportation and departure;

[0038] If the transportation area of ​​the express is the sorting area of ​​the sorting equipment, the adjustment mechanism 2 is operated, that is, the servo motor 201 is started, and the servo motor 201 drives the rotating wheel 203 to rotate to the left or to the right through the output shaft 202, so that the rotating wheel 203 can drive the guide mechanism 1 to tilt to the left or to the right through the crank rod 205, so that the express moves on the guide ball 103 under the action of gravity to realize the sorting operation.

[0039] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic express sorting device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a guide mechanism (1), an adjustment mechanism (2) and a support leg (3): a first connecting head (5) is fixedly provided on both sides of the bottom of the guide mechanism (1); two support legs (3) are provided, and the two support legs (3) are respectively located on both sides of the bottom of the guide mechanism (1); a second connecting head (4) is fixedly provided on the top of the support leg (3); the second connecting head (4) is movably connected to the first connecting head (5) via a first pin shaft (6); The guide mechanism (1) includes a plurality of guide balls (103), the adjustment mechanism (2) includes a servo motor (201), the output end of the servo motor (201) is connected to an output shaft (202), a rotating wheel (203) is keyed to the output shaft (202), crank rods (205) are movably connected to the two sides of the rotating wheel (203), and the ends of the crank rods (205) on both sides are movably connected to the two ends of the bottom of the guide mechanism (1).

2. The automatic express sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The guide mechanism (1) comprises a bottom plate (101), a plurality of lower semicircular grooves (102) are provided on the bottom plate (101), and the lower part of the guide ball (103) is movably mounted in the lower semicircular groove (102).

3. The automatic express sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guide mechanism (1) comprises an upper plate (104), the upper plate (104) is attached to the bottom plate (101), and the upper plate (104) and the bottom plate (101) are fixedly connected via a plurality of fixing bolts (106).

4. The automatic express sorting device according to claim 3 is characterized by: The upper plate (104) is provided with a plurality of upper semicircular grooves (105), and the upper part of the guide ball (103) is movably mounted in the upper semicircular grooves (105).

5. The automatic express sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A mounting plate (208) of the adjustment mechanism (2) is welded to the inner side of the support leg (3) on one side, and a reinforcing plate (209) is welded between the mounting plate (208) and the support leg (3).

6. The automatic express sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The servo motor (201) is fixedly mounted on the mounting plate (208), and the other end of the output shaft (202) is movably connected to the supporting leg (3) on the other side.

7. The automatic express sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connecting pins (204) are fixedly provided at both ends of one side of the rotating wheel (203), and one end of the crank rod (205) is movably connected to the connecting pin (204).

8. The express delivery automatic sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third connector (207) is fixedly provided in the middle of both ends of the bottom plate (101), and the other end of the crank rod (205) is movably connected to the third connector (207) via a second pin shaft (206).