Flat part primary separation device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting, and provides a flat part primary sorting device which comprises a rotary table, a rotary indexing mechanism, a grabbing mechanism and a lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism comprises a reference platform, a guide column, a frame and a fixed platform, one end of the guide column penetrates through the reference platform and is in sliding connection with the reference platform, the other end of the guide column is fixedly connected with the frame, the fixed platform is fixedly arranged at the top end of the frame, and the rotating disc is arranged at the upper end of the fixed platform; the rotary indexing mechanism comprises at least two mechanical arms, one ends of the mechanical arms are fixedly connected with the rotary disc, and grabbing mechanisms are fixedly arranged at the other ends of the mechanical arms and used for grabbing the flat parts. The flat part sorting device realizes quick sorting of flat parts, reduces the labor cost, and improves the working efficiency at the same time.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting, in particular to a flat piece initial sorting device. Background Art

[0002] In the express logistics industry, envelopes or flat parcels similar to envelopes are collectively referred to as flat parcels. Since these parcels are light in weight, they are easily lifted up and lost or damaged when sorted by high-speed cross-belt sorters. In addition, since the documents contained in these parcels are precious, they are prone to customer complaints after being damaged. Therefore, flat parcels are generally sorted manually, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and inefficient.

[0003] In the past two years, linear three-dimensional sorting machines have appeared on the market to replace manual labor to solve this problem. However, as linear sorting machines have fewer flow openings, they require manual initial sorting before being sent to linear sorting machines for sorting, which results in high labor costs and low efficiency. Utility Model Content

[0004] The utility model aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the related art. To this end, the utility model provides a flat piece initial sorting device, which can realize fast sorting of flat pieces, reduce labor costs, and improve work efficiency.

[0005] The utility model provides a flat piece initial dividing device, comprising: a turntable, a rotary indexing mechanism, a grabbing mechanism and a lifting mechanism; the lifting mechanism comprises a reference platform, a guide column, a frame and a fixed platform, one end of the guide column is penetrated through the reference platform and is slidably connected to the reference platform, the other end of the guide column is fixedly connected to the frame, the top end of the frame is fixedly provided with the fixed platform, and the turntable is arranged at the upper end of the fixed platform; the rotary indexing mechanism comprises at least two mechanical arms, one end of the mechanical arm is fixedly connected to the turntable, the other end of the mechanical arm is fixedly provided with the grabbing mechanism, and the grabbing assembly is used for grabbing flat pieces.

[0006] According to a flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model, the gripping mechanism includes any one or a combination of the following: a vacuum suction cup and a mechanical gripper.

[0007] According to a flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model, the gripping mechanism has a storage assembly disposed at the lower end thereof.

[0008] According to the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model, it also includes a first motor, which is arranged between the fixed platform and the turntable, and the first motor drives the turntable to rotate.

[0009] According to a flat parts initial separation device provided by the utility model, the lifting mechanism also includes a second motor, a crankshaft assembly and a conveyor belt. The crankshaft assembly is connected to the second motor through the conveyor belt. The second motor drives the crankshaft assembly to rotate, and the rotation of the crankshaft assembly drives the frame to move up and down.

[0010] According to a flat parts initial separation device provided by the utility model, the crankshaft assembly includes a driving wheel, a driving shaft, a first crankshaft fixed wheel, a second crankshaft fixed wheel, a crankshaft, a crankshaft follower plate and a driven support shaft, the driving wheel is connected to the second motor through the conveyor belt, one end of the driving shaft is fixedly connected to the driving wheel, the other end of the driving shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the crankshaft fixed wheel, the crankshaft is fixedly connected to the first crankshaft fixed wheel and the second crankshaft fixed wheel, the crankshaft follower plate is arranged between the first crankshaft fixed wheel and the second crankshaft fixed wheel, one end of the crankshaft follower plate is slidably connected to the crankshaft, the other end of the crankshaft follower plate is fixedly connected to the frame, and the driven support shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the second crankshaft fixed wheel.

[0011] According to a flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model, the crankshaft follower plate is provided with a strip hole, the crankshaft is passed through the strip hole, and the crankshaft is slidably connected to the strip hole.

[0012] According to a flat parts initial separation device provided by the utility model, the crankshaft assembly also includes a first seat bearing and a second seat bearing, the first seat bearing and the second seat bearing are both fixedly connected to the reference platform, the first seat bearing cooperates with the driving shaft, and the second seat bearing cooperates with the driven support shaft.

[0013] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device also includes a piece feeding mechanism, and the piece feeding mechanism includes a stepping feeder, and the stepping feeder drives the flat piece to move in a horizontal direction.

[0014] According to a flat parts initial separation device provided by the utility model, the feeding mechanism also includes a lifting assembly, which includes a third motor, a picking platform and a screw. A bearing is provided on the outer wall of the bottom of the picking platform. The screw is threadedly adapted to the bearing. The picking platform is arranged at the front end of the stepping feeder. The third motor drives the screw to rotate and drives the picking platform to move up and down.

[0015] The above one or more technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model have at least one of the following technical effects:

[0016] According to the flat parts initial sorting device of the embodiment of the utility model, a lifting mechanism, a rotating indexing mechanism and a grasping mechanism are arranged to quickly sort the flat parts, thereby solving the problem of low efficiency of manual initial sorting, realizing fast sorting of flat parts, reducing labor costs and improving work efficiency.

[0017] Additional aspects and advantages of the present invention will be given in part in the following description, and in part will become apparent from the following description, or will be learned through the practice of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the present invention or 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 some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative work.

[0019] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 It is a front view of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model.

[0021] Figure 3 It is a top view of the rotary indexing mechanism of the flat piece initial dividing device provided by the utility model.

[0022] Figure 4 It is a side view of the lifting mechanism of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model.

[0023] Figure 5 It is a front view of the lifting mechanism of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model.

[0024] Figure 6 The utility model is a side view of a crankshaft follower plate of a lifting mechanism of a flat piece primary separation device.

[0025] Figure 7 It is a front view of a crankshaft assembly of a flat piece primary dividing device provided by the utility model.

[0026] Figure 8 It is a front view of the feeding mechanism of the flat piece primary separation device provided by the utility model.

[0027] Reference numerals:

[0028] 1. Turntable; 2. Rotary indexing mechanism; 21. Robotic arm; 3. Grasping mechanism; 4. Lifting mechanism; 41. Reference platform; 42. Guide column; 43. Frame; 44. Fixed platform; 45. Second motor; 46. Crankshaft assembly; 461. Driving wheel; 462. Active shaft; 463. First crankshaft fixed wheel; 464. Second crankshaft fixed wheel; 465. Crankshaft; 466. Crankshaft follower plate; 4661. Strip hole; 467. Driven support shaft; 468. First seat bearing; 469. Second seat bearing; 47. Conveyor belt; 5. Storage mechanism; 6. First motor; 7. Feeding mechanism; 71. Stepping feeder; 72. Lifting assembly; 721. Third motor; 722. Pick-up platform; 723. Lead screw; 724. Bearing; 8. Sensor; 9. Image detection mechanism. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] In order to make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the utility model clearer, the technical solution in the utility model will be described clearly and completely below. Obviously, the described embodiments are 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. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the utility model, but cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0030] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "upper", "lower", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of 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 limiting the embodiments of the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0031] In the description of the embodiments of the present utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "connected" 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 directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the embodiments of the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0032] In the embodiments of the present invention, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature being "above" or "below" the second feature may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, the first feature being "above", "above" and "above" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is higher in level than the second feature. The first feature being "below", "below" and "below" the second feature may mean that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is lower in level than the second feature.

[0033] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" etc. 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 embodiment. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art may combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of the different embodiments or examples, without contradiction.

[0034] In the related technology, the express logistics industry has to manually sort flat items because there are fewer flow directions in the grid of the linear sorting machine, and then send them to the linear sorting machine for sorting. In order to solve the problem of manual sorting, the feeding mechanism, lifting mechanism, rotary indexing mechanism and grasping mechanism are used to quickly sort the flat items. The structure is compact, the footprint is small, and the layout is easy. It realizes the rapid sorting of flat items by multiple robotic arm components, and the machine automatically feeds the items, which reduces labor costs and improves work efficiency.

[0035] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model. Figure 2 It is a front view of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model. Figure 3 It is a top view of the rotary indexing mechanism of the flat piece initial dividing device provided by the utility model.

[0036] The utility model provides a flat piece initial separation device, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the flat parts initial dividing device includes: a turntable 1, a rotary indexing mechanism 2, a gripping mechanism 3 and a lifting mechanism 4; the lifting mechanism 4 includes a reference platform 41, a guide column 42, a frame 43 and a fixed platform 44, one end of the guide column 42 is penetrated through the reference platform 41 and is slidably connected to the reference platform 41, the other end of the guide column 42 is fixedly connected to the frame 43, the top of the frame 43 is fixedly provided with the fixed platform 44, and the turntable 1 is arranged at the upper end of the fixed platform 44; the rotary indexing mechanism 2 includes at least two robotic arms 21, one end of the robotic arm 21 is fixedly connected to the turntable 1, and the other end of the robotic arm 21 is fixedly provided with the gripping mechanism 3, and the gripping mechanism 3 is used to grip flat parts.

[0037] In this embodiment, the problem of low efficiency of manual initial sorting is solved by setting up a lifting mechanism 4, a rotary indexing mechanism 2 and a grasping mechanism 3 to quickly sort flat parts, thereby achieving fast sorting of flat parts, reducing labor costs and improving work efficiency.

[0038] According to some embodiments of the utility model, a plurality of the robotic arms 21 are evenly distributed 360° on the turntable 1, and the turntable 1 rotates according to the number of the robotic arms 21, and each time it rotates one workstation, the lifting mechanism 4 completes a lifting, and after the lifting mechanism 4 is lowered, the grasping mechanism 3 at the end of the robotic arm 21 that rotates to the pickup area grasps the flat parts, and the flat parts move with the grasping mechanism 3 to the corresponding upper end of the storage mechanism 5, and the grasping mechanism 3 is released to complete a sorting, and multiple robotic arms 21 work simultaneously to improve work efficiency.

[0039] According to some embodiments of the utility model, an image detection mechanism 9 is provided above the pickup area, and the image detection mechanism 9 is connected to the control system. The image detection mechanism 9 identifies the category of flat parts in the pickup area and transmits the information to the control system. The control system transmits a signal to control the grasping mechanism 3 to release at the corresponding position, thereby replacing manual sorting.

[0040] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the gripping mechanism 3 includes any one or a combination of the following: a vacuum suction cup and a mechanical gripper.

[0041] In this embodiment, since the device is suitable for flat parts, the vacuum suction cup and the mechanical gripper can effectively prevent them from falling during the grasping and sorting process, thereby affecting the sorting results.

[0042] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the flat piece initial separation device further includes a first motor 6, which is disposed between the fixed platform 44 and the turntable 1, and the first motor 6 drives the turntable 1 to rotate.

[0043] In this embodiment, by providing the first motor 6, the first motor 6 drives the turntable 1 to rotate, which is conducive to automatic sorting.

[0044] Figure 4 It is a side view of the lifting mechanism of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model. Figure 5 It is a front view of the lifting mechanism of the flat piece initial separation device provided by the utility model. Figure 6 The utility model is a side view of a crankshaft follower plate of a lifting mechanism of a flat piece primary separation device. Figure 7 It is a front view of a crankshaft assembly of a flat piece primary dividing device provided by the utility model.

[0045] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the lifting mechanism 4 also includes a second motor 45, a crankshaft assembly 46 and a conveyor belt 47. The crankshaft assembly 46 is connected to the second motor 45 through the conveyor belt 47. The second motor 45 drives the crankshaft assembly 46 to rotate, and the rotation of the crankshaft assembly 46 drives the frame 43 to move up and down.

[0046] In this embodiment, the crankshaft assembly 46 is provided to convert the rotational motion into a linear reciprocating motion, thereby improving the working efficiency.

[0047] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the crankshaft assembly 46 includes a driving wheel 461, a driving shaft 462, a first crankshaft fixed wheel 463, a second crankshaft fixed wheel 464, a crankshaft 465, a crankshaft follower plate 466 and a driven support shaft 467. The driving wheel 461 is connected to the second motor 45 through the conveyor belt 47, one end of the driving shaft 462 is fixedly connected to the driving wheel 461, the other end of the driving shaft 462 is fixedly connected to the center of the first crankshaft fixed wheel 463, the crankshaft 465 is fixedly connected to the first crankshaft fixed wheel 463 and the second crankshaft fixed wheel 464, the crankshaft follower plate 466 is arranged between the first crankshaft fixed wheel 463 and the second crankshaft fixed wheel 464, one end of the crankshaft follower plate 466 is slidably connected to the crankshaft 465, the other end of the crankshaft follower plate 466 is fixedly connected to the frame 43, and the driven support shaft 467 is fixedly connected to the center of the second crankshaft fixed wheel 464.

[0048] In this embodiment, the driving wheel 461 is set to rotate to drive the first crankshaft fixing wheel 463 to rotate, and then drive the crankshaft 465 to rotate. The crankshaft follower plate 466 performs linear reciprocating motion with the rotation of the crankshaft 465, thereby realizing a high-speed reciprocating vertical lifting function, so that the grasping mechanism 3 installed and fixed on this system can perform lifting and picking operations.

[0049] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the crankshaft 465 is disposed at an eccentric position between the first crankshaft fixing wheel 463 and the second crankshaft fixing wheel 464 .

[0050] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the crankshaft follower plate 466 is provided with a bar-shaped hole 4661 , the crankshaft 465 is passed through the bar-shaped hole 4661 , and the crankshaft 465 is slidably connected with the bar-shaped hole 4661 .

[0051] In this embodiment, the bar-shaped hole 4661 is provided to cooperate with the crankshaft 465 to prevent the crankshaft 465 from generating horizontal force due to rotation to damage the crankshaft 465 and the accompanying plate of the crankshaft 465 .

[0052] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the crankshaft assembly 46 also includes a first seat bearing 468 and a second seat bearing 469. The first seat bearing 468 and the second seat bearing 469 are both fixedly connected to the reference platform 41. The first seat bearing 468 cooperates with the driving shaft 462, and the second seat bearing 469 cooperates with the driven support shaft 467.

[0053] Figure 8 It is a front view of the feeding mechanism of the flat piece primary separation device provided by the utility model.

[0054] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the flat piece initial separation device further comprises a piece feeding mechanism 7, wherein the piece feeding mechanism 7 comprises a stepping feeder 71, and the stepping feeder 71 drives the flat piece to move in a horizontal direction.

[0055] In this embodiment, by providing a stepping feeder 71, automatic parts feeding is realized to reduce labor costs and prevent flat parts from flying out of the conveyor belt 47 or being damaged during the high-speed movement of the conveyor belt 47 due to their light weight.

[0056] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the stepping feeder lifts the flat piece and places it on the next station, and then the conveying rod falls and returns to the previous station, and the cycle repeats.

[0057] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 8 As shown, the feeding mechanism 7 also includes a lifting component 72, and the lifting component 72 includes a third motor 721, a pickup platform 722 and a screw 723. A bearing 724 is provided on the outer wall at the bottom of the pickup platform. The screw 723 is threadedly adapted to the bearing 724. The pickup platform 722 is provided at the front end of the stepping feeder 71. The third motor 721 drives the screw 723 to rotate and drives the pickup platform 722 to move up and down.

[0058] In this embodiment, by providing the jacking assembly 72 to cooperate with the lifting mechanism 4, the grabbing mechanism 3 can quickly grab the flat piece, thereby improving the work efficiency.

[0059] According to the utility model, a flat piece initial separation device is provided, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the flat piece initial separation device further includes a sensor 8, and the sensor 8 is suitable for detecting position information of the flat piece so as to realize accurate and automatic feeding of the piece.

[0060] Compared with the prior art, the flat piece initial separation device of the utility model embodiment has the following technical effects:

[0061] (1) Compact structure, small footprint, easy to layout;

[0062] (2) Multiple robotic arm components to improve work efficiency;

[0063] (3) Use automatic feeding device to reduce labor costs.

[0064] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the utility model, rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or make equivalent replacements for some of the technical features therein. However, these modifications or replacements do not deviate the essence of the corresponding technical solutions from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the various embodiments of the utility model.

Claims

1. A flat parts initial separation device, characterized in that: include: Turntable, rotary indexing mechanism, gripping mechanism and lifting mechanism; The lifting mechanism includes a reference platform, a guide column, a frame and a fixed platform, one end of the guide column is inserted into the reference platform and is slidably connected to the reference platform, the other end of the guide column is fixedly connected to the frame, the top of the frame is fixedly provided with the fixed platform, and the turntable is provided at the upper end of the fixed platform; The rotary indexing mechanism comprises at least two mechanical arms, one end of the mechanical arm is fixedly connected to the turntable, and the other end of the mechanical arm is fixedly provided with the grasping mechanism, and the grasping mechanism is used to grasp the flat piece.

2. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The gripping mechanism includes any one or a combination of the following: a vacuum suction cup and a mechanical gripper.

3. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The grabbing mechanism, the lower end of which is provided with a storage assembly.

4. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a first motor, which is arranged between the fixed platform and the turntable, and drives the turntable to rotate.

5. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism also includes a second motor, a crankshaft assembly and a conveyor belt. The crankshaft assembly is connected to the second motor through the conveyor belt. The second motor drives the crankshaft assembly to rotate, and the rotation of the crankshaft assembly drives the frame to move up and down.

6. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The crankshaft assembly includes a driving wheel, a driving shaft, a first crankshaft fixed wheel, a second crankshaft fixed wheel, a crankshaft, a crankshaft follower plate and a driven support shaft. The driving wheel is connected to the second motor through the conveyor belt, one end of the driving shaft is fixedly connected to the driving wheel, the other end of the driving shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the crankshaft fixed wheel, the crankshaft is fixedly connected to the first crankshaft fixed wheel and the second crankshaft fixed wheel, the crankshaft follower plate is arranged between the first crankshaft fixed wheel and the second crankshaft fixed wheel, one end of the crankshaft follower plate is slidably connected to the crankshaft, the other end of the crankshaft follower plate is fixedly connected to the frame, and the driven support shaft is fixedly connected to the center of the second crankshaft fixed wheel.

7. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The crankshaft follower plate is provided with a strip hole, the crankshaft is passed through the strip hole, and the crankshaft is slidably connected with the strip hole.

8. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The crankshaft assembly also includes a first seat bearing and a second seat bearing, the first seat bearing and the second seat bearing are both fixedly connected to the reference platform, the first seat bearing cooperates with the driving shaft, and the second seat bearing cooperates with the driven support shaft.

9. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a feeding mechanism, which includes a stepping feeder, and the stepping feeder drives the flat piece to move in a horizontal direction.

10. The flat parts initial separation device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The feeding mechanism also includes a lifting component, which includes a third motor, a pickup platform and a screw. A bearing is provided on the outer wall of the bottom of the pickup platform. The screw is threadedly adapted to the bearing. The pickup platform is arranged at the front end of the stepping feeder. The third motor drives the screw to rotate and drives the pickup platform to move up and down.

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