Adjustable chute inlet structure for automatically sorting small packages

By designing the adjustable chute entrance structure and disassembly and installing the adjustable plate with the spring and push mechanism, the inconvenience of existing chutes during maintenance and commissioning is solved, and a more convenient maintenance process is achieved.

CN222830147UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-06JIANGSU ROAD MATERIAL HANDING EQUIP MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202421523953.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-01
Publication Date
2025-05-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-01

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Technical Problem

When used, the existing chutes for sorting and packaging have their entrances close to the side of the equipment, covering the debugging or repairing parts, and the overall chute is inconvenient to move, which increases the maintenance workload and strength.

Method used

An adjustable chute entrance structure is designed, including a chute body, an adjustable plate, a card block, a positioning groove and a fixing assembly. Through the cooperation of the return spring and the push spring, the adjustable plate can be removed and reinstalled, so that there is a moving distance between the slide chute body and the sorting equipment, making it easier to repair and debug.

Benefits of technology

It realizes convenient maintenance and debugging without the need for an overall moving chute body, reduces labor intensity and avoids inconvenience during the restoration process.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting equipment, and discloses an adjustable chute inlet structure for automatically sorting small parcels, which comprises a chute main body and a chute inlet arranged at the front end of the chute main body, an adjustable plate is movably arranged at the chute inlet, a clamping block is arranged on one side of the adjustable plate, and the clamping block is arranged on the other side of the adjustable plate. A fixing assembly is arranged in the sliding groove body and comprises a mounting clamping groove formed in the sliding groove body, a movable groove is formed in the rear side of the mounting clamping groove, a vertical rod is arranged in the movable groove, the vertical rod is movably sleeved with a rotating plate, one end of the rotating plate is connected with a limiting block, and the other end of the rotating plate is connected with a driving plate. A reset spring is installed on the inner side wall of the movable groove, one end of the reset spring is provided with an ejector block, the ejector block abuts against the driving plate, the clamping block is inserted into the fixing assembly and matched with the fixing assembly to limit the clamping block, the adjustable plate can be rapidly installed and detached, and the problems that an inlet of the sliding groove can shield a debugging or maintaining part, and the whole sliding groove is inconvenient to move are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting equipment, and in particular to an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small packages. Background Art

[0002] With the development of logistics equipment technology, the intelligence and informatization of logistics equipment has become the mainstream trend. From the perspective of the development of logistics technology, the development of logistics equipment focuses on the application of technologies in the transportation, storage, sorting and other links. As an important supporting facility in the logistics sorting link, the chute, with the emergence of new material sorting chutes, its role in logistics equipment has gradually become more prominent.

[0003] When the existing chute for sorting parcels is in use, its entrance end needs to be set close to the side of the equipment to facilitate docking with the equipment and then sorting the parcels. However, when the equipment needs to be debugged or repaired, since the chute is generally a fixed structure and the entrance of the chute is close to the side of the equipment, it will block the part that needs debugging or repair. The chute needs to be disassembled and moved as a whole to move it away from the side of the equipment to expose the maintenance part, which is very inconvenient to operate. After the debugging or repair is completed, the chute needs to be restored, which increases the workload and work intensity of the maintenance.

[0004] Therefore, in order to solve such problems, we proposed an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels. Utility Model Content

[0005] The utility model aims to provide an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels, aiming to solve the problem in the above-mentioned background technology that when the existing chute for sorting parcels is in use, the entrance of the chute is close to the side of the equipment, blocking the debugging or maintenance area, and the overall movement of the chute is very inconvenient.

[0006] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions: an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels, comprising a chute main body and a chute entrance arranged at the front end of the chute main body, an adjustable plate is movably arranged at the chute entrance, a card block is installed on the side of the adjustable plate close to the chute entrance, a positioning groove is opened in the middle of the side of the card block away from the adjustable plate, and a fixing component is arranged inside the front end of the chute main body;

[0007] The fixing component includes an installation slot arranged inside the slide slot body, a movable slot is arranged inside the slide slot body at the rear side of the installation slot, a vertical rod is arranged inside the movable slot, a rotating plate is arranged on the outer movable sleeve of the vertical rod, one end of the rotating plate is connected to a limiting block, the limiting block extends to the inside of the installation slot away from one end of the rotating plate, the other end of the rotating plate is connected to a driving plate, a return spring is installed on the inner side wall of the movable slot, a top block is arranged at one end of the return spring, and the top block abuts against the driving plate.

[0008] Preferably, the card block is slidably arranged inside the installation card slot, and one end of the limit block is movably inserted in the positioning slot.

[0009] Preferably, a push spring is provided at the inner end of the installation slot, one end of the push spring is connected to a push block, and the push block is movably arranged inside the installation slot.

[0010] Preferably, the top and bottom of the top block are both provided with sliding blocks, the upper and lower walls inside the movable groove are provided with movable grooves, and the sliding blocks are movably arranged in the movable grooves.

[0011] Preferably, a built-in cavity is opened on the slide slot body on the side of the installation slot entrance, and a sliding rod is arranged inside the built-in cavity. One end of the sliding rod movably extends into the movable slot and abuts against the driving plate. A hinge is installed at the end of the sliding rod in the built-in cavity, and an extension rod is rotatably arranged on the hinge.

[0012] Preferably, the built-in cavity and the entrance of the mounting slot are externally movably hinged with a door panel.

[0013] The utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0014] In the utility model, the slide bar is first pushed in the direction of the reset spring to resist the driving plate to drive the rotating plate to rotate around the vertical rod, so that the rotating plate drives the limit block to disengage from the positioning groove, and the pushing spring drives the pushing block to push the card block outward, so that the card block extends out of the installation card groove, so as to disassemble the adjustable plate, so that there is a moving distance between the slide chute body and the sorting equipment, which is convenient for repairing and debugging the equipment, avoids the phenomenon that the slide chute body needs to be restored after the whole movement is completed, and reduces the labor intensity. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0015] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels proposed by the utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic plan view of an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels proposed by the utility model;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of an adjustable plate in an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels proposed by the utility model;

[0018] Figure 4 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a fixed component in an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels proposed in the utility model Figure 1 ;

[0019] Figure 5 A three-dimensional schematic diagram of a fixed component in an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels proposed in the utility model Figure 2 .

[0020] Legend:

[0021] 1. Slide body; 11. Slide entrance; 2. Adjustable plate; 21. Block; 22. Positioning slot; 3. Fixed assembly; 31. Mounting slot; 32. Movable slot; 33. Vertical rod; 34. Turn plate; 35. Limit block; 36. Driving plate; 37. Reset spring; 38. Top block; 4. Push spring; 5. Push block; 6. Slider; 7. Moving slot; 8. Built-in cavity; 9. Slide rod; 91. Hinge; 92. Extension rod; 10. Door panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] 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.

[0023] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or position relationship indicated by the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside", etc. is based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present utility model. The terms "first", "second", and "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance. In addition, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", and "connected" 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 directly connected, or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, or it can be a communication between the two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0024] Reference Figure 1-5 The utility model provides an embodiment: an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small parcels, comprising a chute main body 1 and a chute entrance 11 arranged at the front end of the chute main body 1, an adjustable plate 2 is movably arranged at the chute entrance 11, when the adjustable plate 2 is installed at the chute entrance 11, it is close to the side of the sorting device, which is convenient for docking the sorting device, a clamping block 21 is installed on the side of the adjustable plate 2 close to the chute entrance 11, a positioning groove 22 is opened in the middle of the side of the clamping block 21 away from the adjustable plate 2, a fixing component 3 is arranged inside the front end of the chute main body 1, the fixing component 3 is inserted into the clamping block 21, the adjustable plate 2 is preliminarily installed, and the positioning groove 22 is used to limit the adjustable plate 2, so that the connection between the adjustable plate 2 and the chute entrance 11 is more stable;

[0025] The fixing assembly 3 includes an installation slot 31 arranged inside the slide slot body 1, and the block 21 is slidably arranged inside the installation slot 31. One end of the installation slot 31 penetrates the slide slot body 1, so that the block 21 can be inserted from one end of the installation slot 31. A movable slot 32 is arranged inside the slide slot body 1 at the rear side of the installation slot 31. The interior of the movable slot 32 is communicated with the interior of the installation slot 31. A vertical rod 33 is arranged inside the movable slot 32. A rotating plate 34 is movably sleeved on the outside of the vertical rod 33. One end of the rotating plate 34 is connected to a limiting block 35. The limiting block 35 extends to the interior of the installation slot 31 away from the end of the rotating plate 34, and one end of the limiting block 35 is movable. Inserted in the positioning groove 22, the other end of the rotating plate 34 is connected to a driving plate 36, and the end of the driving plate 36 away from the rotating plate 34 is inclined toward the built-in cavity 8. A return spring 37 is installed on the inner side wall of the movable groove 32, and the return spring 37 is horizontally arranged. A top block 38 is arranged at one end of the return spring 37, and the top block 38 is abutted against the driving plate 36. The return spring 37 drives the top block 38 to push the driving plate 36 toward the built-in cavity 8, and the driving plate 36 drives the rotating plate 34 to rotate around the vertical rod 33, so that the limit block 35 at the other end of the rotating plate 34 enters the installation slot 31 and is inserted in the positioning slot 22 of the block 21, so as to fix the adjustable plate 2.

[0026] A push spring 4 is provided at the inner end of the mounting slot 31, and one end of the push spring 4 is connected to a push block 5. The push block 5 is movably arranged inside the mounting slot 31, and the push block 5 is not fixedly in contact with the block 21. When the limit block 35 is separated from the positioning slot 22, the push spring 4 drives the push block 5 to push the block 21 outward, so that the block 21 extends out of the mounting slot 31, thereby facilitating the disassembly of the adjustable plate 2.

[0027] Slide blocks 6 are provided at the top and bottom of the top block 38, and movable grooves 7 are provided on the upper and lower walls inside the movable groove 32. The slide blocks 6 are movably arranged in the movable grooves 7. When the top block 38 moves, the slide blocks 6 slide along the movable grooves 7 to limit the top block 38 and ensure smooth movement of the top block 38.

[0028] A built-in cavity 8 is provided on the slide main body 1 on the entrance side of the mounting slot 31, and a slide rod 9 is arranged inside the built-in cavity 8. One end of the slide rod 9 is movable and extends into the movable slot 32 and abuts against the driving plate 36. The driving plate 36 is pushed in the direction of the return spring 37 by the slide rod 9. The driving plate 36 drives the rotating plate 34 to rotate around the vertical rod 33, so that the rotating plate 34 drives the limit block 35 to disengage from the positioning slot 22, so as to disassemble the adjustable plate 2, which is convenient for repairing and debugging the equipment. A hinge 91 is installed at the end of the slide rod 9 in the built-in cavity 8, and an extension rod 92 is rotatably arranged on the hinge 91. The extension rod 92 can be rotated and extended to the outside of the built-in cavity 8 under the action of the hinge 91, which is convenient for operation to push the slide rod 9.

[0029] A door panel 10 is movably hinged outside the entrance of the built-in cavity 8 and the installation slot 31. A handle is provided on the outside of the door panel 10. The door panel 10 covers the built-in cavity 8 and the installation slot 31 to avoid accidental touch and prevent dust and dirt.

[0030] Working principle: first align the card block 21 and insert it into the installation card slot 31, and drive the top block 38 to push the driving plate 36 toward the direction of the built-in cavity 8 through the reset spring 37, and the driving plate 36 drives the rotating plate 34 to rotate around the vertical rod 33, so that the limit block 35 at the other end of the rotating plate 34 enters the installation card slot 31 and is inserted into the positioning groove 22 of the card block 21, so as to fix the adjustable plate 2 and make it dock with the side of the sorting equipment. When the sorting equipment needs to be repaired or debugged, the extension rod 92 is rotated to align with the slide rod 9 extends in the same direction, pushes the extension rod 92 to drive the slide bar 9 to move, so that the slide bar 9 pushes the driving plate 36 in the direction of the return spring 37, and the driving plate 36 drives the rotating plate 34 to rotate around the vertical rod 33, so that the rotating plate 34 drives the limit block 35 to disengage from the positioning groove 22. At this time, the push spring 4 drives the push block 5 to push the card block 21 outward, so that the card block 21 extends out of the installation card slot 31, so as to disassemble the adjustable plate 2, so that there is a moving distance between the slide trough body 1 and the sorting equipment, which is convenient for repairing and debugging the equipment.

[0031] Finally, it should be noted that the above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the present invention. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features therein. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An adjustable chute inlet structure for automatic sorting of small packages, comprising a chute body (1) and a chute inlet (11) arranged at the front end of the chute body (1), characterized in that: An adjustable plate (2) is movably arranged at the entrance of the slide groove (11); a clamping block (21) is installed on a side of the adjustable plate (2) close to the entrance of the slide groove (11); a positioning groove (22) is provided in the middle of a side of the clamping block (21) away from the adjustable plate (2); and a fixing component (3) is arranged inside the front end of the slide groove body (1); The fixing assembly (3) comprises a mounting slot (31) arranged inside the slide slot body (1), a movable slot (32) is arranged inside the slide slot body (1) at the rear side of the mounting slot (31), a vertical rod (33) is arranged inside the movable slot (32), a rotating plate (34) is arranged on the outer movable sleeve of the vertical rod (33), one end of the rotating plate (34) is connected to a limiting block (35), the limiting block (35) extends to the inside of the mounting slot (31) away from one end of the rotating plate (34), the other end of the rotating plate (34) is connected to a driving plate (36), a return spring (37) is installed on the inner side wall of the movable slot (32), one end of the return spring (37) is provided with a top block (38), and the top block (38) is in contact with the driving plate (36).

2. According to claim 1, an adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small packages is characterized by: The clamping block (21) is slidably arranged inside the mounting clamping groove (31), and one end of the limiting block (35) is movably inserted into the positioning groove (22).

3. The adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small packages according to claim 1, characterized in that: A push spring (4) is arranged at the inner end of the installation slot (31), one end of the push spring (4) is connected to a push block (5), and the push block (5) is movably arranged inside the installation slot (31).

4. The adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small packages according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top and bottom of the top block (38) are both provided with sliding blocks (6), the upper and lower walls inside the movable groove (32) are provided with movable grooves (7), and the sliding blocks (6) are movably arranged in the movable grooves (7).

5. The adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small packages according to claim 1, characterized in that: A built-in cavity (8) is provided on the slide groove body (1) at the entrance side of the mounting slot (31), a slide rod (9) is arranged inside the built-in cavity (8), one end of the slide rod (9) movably extends through the inside of the movable slot (32) and abuts against the driving plate (36), a hinge (91) is installed at the end of the slide rod (9) in the built-in cavity (8), and an extension rod (92) is rotatably arranged on the hinge (91).

6. The adjustable chute entrance structure for automatic sorting of small packages according to claim 5, characterized in that: The built-in cavity (8) and the entrance of the installation slot (31) are externally movably hinged with a door panel (10).