Recognition device for turning plate sorting machine and turning plate sorting machine system

By designing an identification device combining RFID and code reading camera on the flip-board sorter, the problem of RFID tags being susceptible to environmental interference and snooping during logistics sorting is solved, and efficient and accurate material recognition is achieved.

CN222890174UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-23SHANGHAI FAWANG CLOUD LOGISTICS TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202421393040.2
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-06-18
Publication Date
2025-05-23
Estimated Expiration
2034-06-18

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Technical Problem

Existing RFID tags are easily disturbed by environmental during logistics sorting, easy to read and difficult to accurately identify.

Method used

An identification device for a flap sorter is designed. Combined with an RFID identification device and a code reading camera, multi-angle adjustment of the RFID sensor is realized through the design of the mounting frame and the adjustment frame, and a shield cover is installed on the outside of the sensor to limit the electromagnetic wave radiation range and prevent snoring.

Benefits of technology

It effectively solves the identification problem of RFID tags in the logistics sorting process, improves the accuracy and stability of identification, avoids sensor reading, and meets the efficient sorting needs for clothing products.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses an identification device for a flap sorting machine and a flap sorting machine system, the identification device comprises a mounting rack and a code scanning identification device arranged in the mounting rack, the code scanning identification device comprises an RFID identification device which is assembled on the top of the mounting rack, the RFID identification device identifies label materials, and the RFID identification device is used for identifying the label materials. The RFID recognition device comprises an RFID sensor, an RFID adjusting frame and a shielding cover, the RFID sensor is installed at one end of the RFID adjusting frame and conducts code scanning recognition on passing label materials, the other end of the RFID adjusting frame is connected with the installation frame, and the shielding cover is installed on the outer side of the RFID sensor and limits the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor. Comprising a turning plate sorting machine and a turning plate sorting machine identification device matched with the turning plate sorting machine, and through the structure, the problems that an existing RFID tag is prone to being interfered by the environment, easy to read and difficult to accurately identify are solved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting, in particular to an identification device for a flip-plate sorting machine and a flip-plate sorting machine system. Background Art

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce, express delivery and other industries, the logistics industry has developed vigorously. Automatic sorting equipment is an indispensable basic equipment in the current logistics field. The disc-type flip-plate sorting machine system is a simplified cross-belt sorting system designed for e-commerce and warehousing and logistics companies. It has all the functions of the sorting system, while taking into account the optimization of sorting speed and floor space, so that the product saves space and reduces the cost, and meets the actual needs of customers to the greatest extent. The scanning and recognition units of the traditional flip-plate sorting machines currently on the market usually use scanning cameras to take pictures for recognition.

[0003] Currently, the demand for sorting clothing products is increasing, and the labels of clothing products are gradually tending to RFID. However, RFID tags have the problems of being easily affected by environmental interference, easy to be read, and difficult to accurately identify.

[0004] Therefore, in order to cater to the market trend, there is an urgent need for an identification device for a flip-plate sorting machine and a flip-plate sorting machine system that can overcome the above difficulties to overcome the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide an identification device for a flip-plate sorting machine and a flip-plate sorting machine system, so as to solve the problem that the existing RFID tags are easily disturbed by the environment, easy to be read across, and difficult to accurately identify.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an identification device for a flip plate sorting machine, comprising:

[0007] A mounting frame and a code scanning and identification device disposed in the mounting frame;

[0008] The code scanning and identification device includes an RFID identification device, which is vertically mounted on the top of the mounting frame, and the RFID identification device is used to identify the label material;

[0009] The RFID identification device includes an RFID sensor, an RFID adjustment frame, and a shielding cover. The RFID sensor is installed at one end of the RFID adjustment frame to complete code scanning and identification of passing label materials. The other end of the RFID adjustment frame is connected to the mounting frame. The shielding cover is installed on the outside of the RFID sensor to limit the stability of the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor.

[0010] As an improvement of the present utility model, the code scanning and identification device also includes a code reading camera. The code reading camera and the RFID identification device are symmetrical along the axis of the mounting frame and are vertically suspended on the top of the mounting frame. A preset angle is formed between the code reading camera and the RFID identification device for simultaneously identifying the label material.

[0011] As an improvement of the utility model, the RFID adjustment frame includes an adjustment bracket assembly, a shield cover adapter bracket and a sensor mounting bracket;

[0012] One end of the shielding cover adapter bracket is connected to the adjustment bracket assembly, and the other end is connected and fixed to the shielding cover. A plurality of mounting holes are provided on the sensor mounting bracket. The sensor mounting bracket is installed in the shielding cover through the mounting holes, and one end of the sensor mounting bracket is connected to the RFID sensor.

[0013] As an improvement of the utility model, the adjustment bracket assembly includes an angle adjustment bracket, an up-and-down adjustment bracket, and a front-and-back adjustment bracket;

[0014] The angle adjustment bracket is connected and fixed to the mounting frame, the up and down adjustment bracket is connected to the angle adjustment bracket for adjusting the up and down height, one end of the front and back adjustment bracket is connected to the up and down adjustment bracket for adjusting the front and back distance, and the other end is connected to the shielding cover.

[0015] As an improvement of the utility model, a first sliding groove is provided on the angle adjustment bracket, vertical first sliding holes are provided on both sides of the first sliding groove, and the up and down adjustment bracket is vertically located in the first sliding groove and is slidably connected with the first sliding holes;

[0016] And / or a second sliding groove is provided on the up-and-down adjustment bracket, and horizontal second sliding holes are provided on both sides of the second sliding groove, and the front-and-rear adjustment bracket is horizontally located in the second sliding groove and is slidably connected to the second sliding holes.

[0017] As an improvement of the present utility model, the first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are both configured as U-shaped groove structures, and the first sliding hole and the second sliding hole are both configured as long strip hole structures.

[0018] As an improvement of the present invention, a circular arc groove is provided at the top of the angle adjustment bracket, and the circular arc groove is slidably connected to the mounting bracket for 360° angle adjustment;

[0019] And / or the shielding cover is configured as a rectangular cylindrical structure, a connecting portion is provided at the top of the shielding cover, and arc grooves are provided on both sides of the connecting portion for adjusting the installation angle.

[0020] As an improvement of the utility model, the mounting frame includes a scanning mechanism bracket, a connecting and fixing plate, and a bracket cover. A conditional ground foot is installed at the bottom of the scanning mechanism bracket. The bottom cross beam of the scanning mechanism bracket is connected and fixed to the connecting and fixing plate. The bracket cover is installed on the top of the scanning mechanism bracket to protect the RFID sensor.

[0021] Based on the same concept, the utility model also discloses a flap sorting machine system, including a flap sorting machine, and also including an identification device for the flap sorting machine as described in any one of the above items matched with the flap sorting machine.

[0022] As an improvement of the utility model, the flap sorting machine comprises an arc track and a sorting trolley sliding along the arc track;

[0023] The sorting trolley is equipped with a tray, the preset angle formed by the RFID sensor is consistent with the angle formed when the sorting trolley slides along the circular track, and the RFID sensor simultaneously identifies the material on the tray below it;

[0024] And / or the tray is integrally formed by injection molding of PC+ABS mixed material.

[0025] After adopting such a design, the utility model has at least the following advantages:

[0026] The RFID identification device and system for the flip-plate sorting machine scans and identifies the materials with RFID tags on the pallet by setting the RFID identification device on the circular arc track section of the flip-plate sorting machine, effectively saving the number of feeding ports (the circular arc section does not occupy the position of the feeding port), and maximizing the utilization of the feeding ports on the straight line section. A special shielding cover is installed outside the RFID sensor to limit the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor to be stable within a trolley pallet, preventing the RFID sensor from detecting the RFID tags in the front and rear pallets, thereby solving the problem of sensor cross-reading. Through the adjustment frame installation method and structure, the horizontal angle, vertical angle, vertical height and horizontal distance of the RFID sensor at the installation position can be adjusted, thereby making the RFID sensor more adaptable. The trolley pallet is made of PC+ABS mixed material injection molding to solve the problem of metal material interfering with RFID tags. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The above is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and specific implementation methods.

[0028] Figure 1The utility model is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of an identification device for a flip plate sorting machine and a flip plate sorting machine system in one embodiment.

[0029] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of the scanning and identification device in the utility model.

[0030] Figure 3 It is a structural schematic diagram of the RFID identification device in the utility model.

[0031] Description of reference numerals:

[0032] 1000. Flip-plate sorting machine; 1001. Arc track; 1002. Code scanning and identification device; 1003. Mounting frame.

[0033] 100. Sorting trolley; 110. Pallet;

[0034] 200, RFID identification device; 210, RFID sensor; 220, shielding cover; 221, connecting part; 222, arc groove;

[0035] 230, RFID adjustment bracket; 231, adjustment bracket assembly; 2311, angle adjustment bracket; 2312, up and down adjustment bracket; 2313, front and back adjustment bracket; 232, shield cover adapter bracket; 233, sensor mounting bracket; 2331, mounting hole;

[0036] 10. first sliding groove; 11. first sliding hole; 20. circular arc groove; 30. second sliding groove; 31. second sliding hole;

[0037] 300, code reading camera;

[0038] 400, scanning mechanism bracket; 410, adjusting foot; 420, connecting fixing plate; 401, bracket cover. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0039] The technical solution of the utility model will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0040] See also Figures 1 to 3 A specific implementation of an identification device for a flip-pane sorting machine and a flip-pane sorting machine system is shown.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, in this embodiment, the identification device for the flip plate sorting machine includes a mounting frame 1003 and a code scanning identification device 1002 configured in the mounting frame 1003, the code scanning identification device 1002 includes an RFID identification device 200, which is vertically mounted on the top of the mounting frame 1003, and the RFID identification device 200 is used to identify the label material. The RFID identification device 200 includes an RFID sensor 210, an RFID adjustment frame 230, and a shielding cover 220. The RFID sensor 210 is installed at one end of the RFID adjustment frame 230 to complete the code scanning identification of the label material passing through, and the RFID The other end of the ID adjustment frame 230 is connected to the mounting frame 1003, and the shielding cover 220 is installed on the outside of the RFID sensor 210 to limit the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor 210. The top of the RFID adjustment frame 230 is suspended below the mounting frame 1003, and the shielding cover 220 is installed on the outside of the RFID sensor 210. When the trolley tray 110 loaded with materials with RFID tags runs to the end arc section and passes directly under the RFID sensor 210, a code scanning identification is completed. After the goods are identified, they are transported to the corresponding grid of the sorting machine for throwing and sorting after system calculation.

[0042] Furthermore, the shielding cover 220 is installed on the outside of the RFID sensor 210 to limit the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor 210 to be stable. The shielding cover 220 limits the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor 210 to be stable within a trolley tray 110, preventing the RFID sensor 210 from detecting RFID tags in the front and rear trays 110, thereby solving the sensor cross-reading problem.

[0043] Furthermore, if Figure 2 As shown, the code scanning and identification device 1002 also includes a code reading camera 300. The code reading camera 300 and the RFID identification device 200 are symmetrical along the axis of the mounting frame 1003 and are vertically hoisted on the top of the mounting frame 1003. A preset angle is formed between the code reading camera 300 and the RFID identification device 200 for simultaneously identifying the labeled material. The code reading camera 300 and the RFID sensor 210 are symmetrically mounted on the mounting frame 1003 and form a preset angle, which is consistent with the angle formed when the sorting trolley tray 110 passes through the arc segment, so that the code reading camera 300 and the RFID sensor 210 can simultaneously illuminate the sorting trolley tray 110 below it, thereby solving the problem of accurate identification.

[0044] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 3As shown, the RFID adjustment frame 230 includes an adjustment bracket assembly 231, a shielding cover adapter bracket 232 and a sensor mounting bracket 233. One end of the shielding cover adapter bracket 232 is connected to the adjustment bracket assembly 231, and the other end is connected and fixed to the shielding cover 220. A plurality of mounting holes 2331 are provided on the sensor mounting bracket 233. The sensor mounting bracket 233 is installed in the shielding cover 220 through the mounting holes 2331, and one end thereof is connected to the RFID sensor 210. The RFID adjustment frame 230 can realize that the horizontal angle, vertical angle, vertical height and horizontal distance of the RFID sensor 210 in the installation position can be adjusted, thereby making the RFID sensor 210 more adaptable.

[0045] Specifically, Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the adjustment bracket assembly 231 includes an angle adjustment bracket 2311, an up-down adjustment bracket 2312, and a front-to-back adjustment bracket 2313. The angle adjustment bracket 2311 is connected and fixed to the mounting frame 1003. The up-down adjustment bracket 2312 is connected to the angle adjustment bracket 2311 for adjusting the up-down height. One end of the front-to-back adjustment bracket 2313 is connected to the up-down adjustment bracket 2312 for adjusting the front-to-back distance, and the other end is connected to the shielding cover 220. The angle adjustment bracket 2311 is provided with a first sliding groove 10, and both sides of the first sliding groove 10 A vertical first sliding hole 11 is provided, and an up and down adjusting bracket 2312 is vertically located in the first sliding groove 10 and is slidably connected to the first sliding hole 11. A second sliding groove 30 is provided on the up and down adjusting bracket 2312, and horizontal second sliding holes 31 are provided on both sides of the second sliding groove 30. The front and rear adjusting brackets 2313 are horizontally located in the second sliding groove 30 and are slidably connected to the second sliding hole 31. Through the above structure, the horizontal angle, vertical angle, vertical height and horizontal distance of the RFID sensor 210 at the installation position can be adjusted.

[0046] Preferably, if Figure 3As shown, the first sliding groove 10 and the second sliding groove 30 are both configured as U-shaped groove structures, the first sliding hole 11 and the second sliding hole 31 are both configured as long strip hole structures, the upper and lower adjustment brackets 2312 are vertically installed in the first sliding groove 10 of the angle adjustment bracket 2311, the first sliding groove 10 is specifically configured as a U-shaped groove, the U-shaped groove of the angle adjustment bracket 2311 is provided with first sliding holes 11 on both sides, the first sliding holes 11 are specifically configured as vertical long strip holes, and the upper and lower adjustment brackets 2312 can be in the U-shaped groove of the angle adjustment bracket 2311. It is installed in the vertical long holes on both sides of the groove to achieve adjustable up and down installation height. The front and rear adjustment bracket 2313 is horizontally installed in the second sliding groove 30 of the upper and lower adjustment bracket 2312. The second sliding groove 30 is specifically set as a U-shaped groove. Second sliding holes 31 are opened on both sides of the U-shaped groove of the upper and lower adjustment bracket 2312. The second sliding hole 31 is specifically set as a horizontal long hole. The front and rear adjustment bracket 2313 can be installed in the horizontal long holes on both sides of the U-shaped groove of the upper and lower adjustment bracket 2312 to achieve adjustable front and rear installation distance.

[0047] Preferably, an arc groove 20 is provided at the top of the angle adjustment bracket 2311, and the arc groove 20 is slidably connected to the mounting frame 1003 for 360° angle adjustment. The shielding cover 220 is configured as a rectangular cylindrical structure, and a connecting portion 221 is provided at the top of the shielding cover 220. Arc grooves 222 are provided on both sides of the connecting portion 221 for adjusting the installation angle.

[0048] Specifically, Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the mounting frame 1003 includes a scanning mechanism bracket 400, a connecting and fixing plate 420, and a bracket cover 401. A conditional foot is installed at the bottom of the scanning mechanism bracket 400. The bottom crossbeam of the scanning mechanism bracket 400 is connected and fixed to the connecting and fixing plate 420. The bracket cover 401 is installed on the top of the scanning mechanism bracket 400 to protect the RFID sensor 210. Preferably, the scanning mechanism bracket 400 is welded from a square tube. Adjustable foot 410 is installed at the bottom of the four legs of the scanning mechanism bracket 400. A connecting and fixing plate 420 is installed on the bottom crossbeam of the scanning mechanism bracket 400. The other end of the connecting and fixing plate 420 is fixed to the flip plate sorting machine 1000 to play a connecting and fixing role. The top of the scanning mechanism bracket 400 is equipped with a bracket cover 401 to protect the bottom sensor.

[0049] Combine the following Figures 1 to 3 A specific implementation of a tilting plate sorting machine 1000 system is shown.

[0050] like Figures 1 to 3As shown, a flip plate sorting machine 1000 system includes a flip plate sorting machine 1000, an RFID identification device 200 for the flip plate sorting machine 1000 installed at one end of the flip plate sorting machine 1000, the flip plate sorting machine 1000 includes an arc track 1001 and a sorting trolley 100 sliding along the arc track 1001, a tray 110 is installed on the sorting trolley 100, a preset angle formed by a code reading camera 300 and an RFID sensor 210 is consistent with an angle formed when the sorting trolley 100 slides along the arc track 1001, the code reading camera 300 and the RFID sensor 210 simultaneously identify the tray 110 thereunder, and the tray 110 is integrally formed by injection molding of a PC+ABS mixed material. Because RFID tags are easily interfered in a metal environment, resulting in the inability to identify the tags, ordinary sheet metal materials cannot be used. Preferably, a PC+ABS mixed material is used to eliminate the interference problem with RFID tags.

[0051] Working principle:

[0052] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the sorting trolley 100 on the flip board sorting machine 1000 runs in a loop, and the operator puts the materials with RFID tags to be sorted on the trolley tray 110 at the feeding port position. The materials with RFID tags will move in a loop with the trolley tray 110. The code scanning and identification device 1002 is installed at one end of the flip board sorting machine 1000 (at the arc track 1001), which can effectively save the number of feeding ports (the arc segment does not occupy the position of the feeding port), so that the feeding ports on the straight segment can be maximized. The top of the RFID adjustment frame 230 is hoisted on the mounting frame 1003, and the shielding cover 220 is installed on the outside of the RFID sensor 210. When the trolley tray 110 with materials equipped with RFID tags runs to the end arc segment of the flip board sorting machine 1000 and passes directly under the RFID sensor 210, a code scanning and identification is completed. After the goods are identified, they are transported to the corresponding grid of the sorting machine for throwing and sorting after system calculation.

[0053] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the present invention in any form. Those skilled in the art may make some simple modifications, equivalent changes or modifications using the technical contents disclosed above, which are all within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An identification device for a flap sorting machine, characterized in that: include: A mounting frame and a code scanning and identification device disposed in the mounting frame; The code scanning and identification device includes an RFID identification device, which is vertically mounted on the top of the mounting frame, and the RFID identification device is used to identify the label material; The RFID identification device includes an RFID sensor, an RFID adjustment frame, and a shielding cover. The RFID sensor is installed at one end of the RFID adjustment frame to complete code scanning and identification of passing label materials. The other end of the RFID adjustment frame is connected to the mounting frame. The shielding cover is installed on the outside of the RFID sensor to limit the electromagnetic wave radiation range of the RFID sensor.

2. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The code scanning and identification device also includes a code reading camera. The code reading camera and the RFID identification device are symmetrical along the axis of the mounting frame and are vertically suspended on the top of the mounting frame. A preset angle is formed between the code reading camera and the RFID identification device for simultaneously identifying the label material.

3. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The RFID adjustment frame includes an adjustment bracket assembly, a shield cover adapter bracket and a sensor mounting bracket; One end of the shielding cover adapter bracket is connected to the adjustment bracket assembly, and the other end is connected and fixed to the shielding cover. A plurality of mounting holes are opened on the sensor mounting bracket. The sensor mounting bracket is installed in the shielding cover through the mounting holes. One end of the sensor mounting bracket is connected to the RFID sensor.

4. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that: The adjustment bracket assembly includes an angle adjustment bracket, an up-and-down adjustment bracket, and a front-and-back adjustment bracket; The angle adjustment bracket is connected and fixed to the mounting frame, the up and down adjustment bracket is connected to the angle adjustment bracket for adjusting the up and down height, one end of the front and back adjustment bracket is connected to the up and down adjustment bracket for adjusting the front and back distance, and the other end is connected to the shielding cover.

5. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The angle adjustment bracket is provided with a first sliding groove, and vertical first sliding holes are provided on both sides of the first sliding groove. The up-and-down adjustment bracket is vertically located in the first sliding groove and is slidably connected with the first sliding holes. And / or a second sliding groove is provided on the up-and-down adjustment bracket, and horizontal second sliding holes are provided on both sides of the second sliding groove, and the front-and-rear adjustment bracket is horizontally located in the second sliding groove and is slidably connected to the second sliding holes.

6. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that: The first sliding groove and the second sliding groove are both configured as U-shaped groove structures, and the first sliding hole and the second sliding hole are both configured as long strip hole structures.

7. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: A circular arc groove is provided at the top of the angle adjustment bracket, and the circular arc groove is slidably connected to the mounting bracket for 360° angle adjustment; And / or the shielding cover is configured as a rectangular cylindrical structure, a connecting portion is provided at the top of the shielding cover, and arc grooves are provided on both sides of the connecting portion for adjusting the installation angle.

8. The identification device for a flip plate sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The mounting frame includes a scanning mechanism bracket, a connecting and fixing plate, and a bracket cover. An adjustable foot is installed at the bottom of the scanning mechanism bracket. The bottom crossbeam of the scanning mechanism bracket is connected and fixed to the connecting and fixing plate. The bracket cover is installed on the top of the scanning mechanism bracket to protect the RFID sensor.

9. A flap sorting machine system, comprising a flap sorting machine, characterized in that: It also includes an identification device for a flip-plate sorting machine as described in any one of claims 1 to 8 above, which is matched with the flip-plate sorting machine.

10. A tray sorting machine system according to claim 9, characterized in that: The flip plate sorting machine comprises an arc track and a sorting trolley sliding along the arc track; The sorting trolley is equipped with a tray, the preset angle formed by the RFID sensor is consistent with the angle formed when the sorting trolley slides along the circular track, and the RFID sensor simultaneously identifies the material on the tray below it; And / or the tray is integrally formed by injection molding of PC+ABS mixed material.