Sorting machine and sorting system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sorting machine and a sorting system, and the sorting machine comprises a supporting seat which is provided with an accommodating space; the conveying device is used for conveying luggage, and the conveying device is rotationally connected with the supporting seat; the driving device is located in the containing space, and the driving device is connected with the conveying device and used for driving the conveying device to rotate around the first axis so that the conveying device can be switched among the initial position, the first position and the second position; the conveying device positively rotates by a first angle around a first axis at an initial position so as to enable the conveying device to be located at a first position, and reversely rotates by a second angle around the first axis at the initial position so as to enable the conveying device to be located at a second position; at the initial position, the conveying device conveys out luggage; at the first position, the conveying device is parallel to the second plane, the second plane and the first plane form a first angle, and the luggage leaves the conveying device, so that different luggage can enter different conveying channels to reach each passenger.

Description

[0001] This application claims the priority of a Chinese patent application with the application number 2024208684906 and the application title "A Sorting Machine and a Sorting System", which was filed with the Chinese Patent Office on April 24, 2024. The entire content thereof is incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] The utility model relates to the technical field of luggage sorting systems, and particularly to a sorting machine and a sorting system. Background Art

[0003] Since the design of aircraft is such that the passenger and cargo compartments are separated, in airports, people and their luggage are divided into: passengers, carry-on luggage, and checked luggage. Passengers and carry-on luggage enter the passenger cabin, and checked luggage enters the cargo cabin through the luggage handling system. Airports have passengers with different itineraries every day, and checked luggage also has different transfer channels. How to make different pieces of luggage enter different transfer channels and thus reach each passenger's hand to complete luggage sorting and ensure the normal operation of the airport is a problem. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the problem of how to make different pieces of luggage enter different transfer channels and thus reach each passenger's hand. The utility model provides a sorting machine and a sorting system that can make different pieces of luggage enter different transfer channels and thus reach each passenger's hand.

[0005] To solve the above technical problems, an embodiment of the utility model discloses a sorting machine, including:

[0006] A support base, which is provided with an accommodation space;

[0007] A conveying device, which is used for conveying luggage, and the conveying device is rotatably connected to the support base;

[0008] A driving device, which is located in the accommodation space, and the driving device is connected to the conveying device and is used for driving the conveying device to rotate around a first axis so that the conveying device can be switched between an initial position, a first position, and a second position;

[0009] When the conveying device is in the initial position, it rotates forward around the first axis by a first angle so that the conveying device is located at the first position. When the conveying device is in the initial position, it rotates backward around the first axis by a second angle so that the conveying device is located at the second position;

[0010] In the initial position, the conveying device is parallel to a first plane, and the conveying device conveys out the luggage;

[0011] At the first position, the conveying device is parallel to a second plane which forms the first angle with the first plane, and the luggage leaves the conveying device.

[0012] At the second position, the conveying device is parallel to a third plane which forms the second angle with the first plane, the luggage leaves the conveying device, and the first axis is located in the first plane.

[0013] With the above technical solution, the driving device drives the conveying device to rotate forward by a first angle around the first axis, so that the conveying device is converted from the initial position to the first position, or drives the conveying device to rotate forward by a second angle around the first axis, so that the conveying device is converted from the second position to the initial position. The driving device drives the conveying device to rotate backward by the second angle around the first axis, so that the conveying device is converted from the initial position to the second position, or the driving device drives the conveying device to rotate backward by the first angle around the first axis, so that the conveying device is converted from the first position to the initial position.

[0014] At the initial position, the conveying device is parallel to the first plane, and at this time the conveying device conveys the luggage. At the first position, the conveying device is parallel to the second plane, and the second plane forms the first angle with the first plane. At this time, the luggage leaves the conveying device. At the second position, the conveying device is parallel to the third plane, and the third plane forms the second angle with the first plane. At this time, the luggage leaves the conveying device.

[0015] That is to say, by driving the conveying device to rotate forward by the first angle or backward by the second angle around the first axis, the luggage can leave from different positions to complete the sorting of the luggage. And only the driving device is needed to realize the conversion of the three positions of the conveying device. Without the assistance of other additional devices, the luggage can be output from three different positions, and the sorting of the luggage can be completed without a receiving board. The method of sorting the luggage is simple and efficient.

[0016] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting machine, where the first angle is 40° to 50°, and the second angle is 40° to 50°.

[0017] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting machine, where the first angle is equal to the second angle.

[0018] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting machine, where the first plane is a horizontal plane.

[0019] According to another specific embodiment of the present utility model, an embodiment of the present utility model discloses a sorting machine. The support base and the conveying device are rotationally connected through a bearing seat and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is located at the midpoint of the conveying device, and the extension line of the rotating shaft coincides with the first axis.

[0020] According to another specific embodiment of the present utility model, an embodiment of the present utility model discloses a sorting machine. The driving device is an electric cylinder. The output end of the electric cylinder is connected to the conveying device. The electric cylinder drives the conveying device to rotate forward by the first angle around the first axis, or drives the conveying device to rotate backward by the second angle around the first axis.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, by selecting a simple electric cylinder as the driving device of the sorting machine, the structure is simple, the cost is low, and it is convenient to maintain. Moreover, the electric cylinder has good stability and can control the conveying device to smoothly switch between the initial position, the first position and the second position to complete the sorting of luggage, and the implementation method is simple and easy to operate.

[0022] According to another specific embodiment of the present utility model, an embodiment of the present utility model discloses a sorting machine. The driving device includes a first driving part and a connecting part. The first driving part is connected to the connecting part, and the connecting part is connected to the conveying device. The first driving part is used to drive the connecting part to move, so as to drive the conveying device to rotate forward by the first angle around the first axis, or drive the conveying device to rotate backward by the second angle around the first axis.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solution, the first driving part drives the connecting part to move, so that the connecting part connected to the conveying device can drive the conveying device to move synchronously, so as to realize the conversion of the conveying device between the initial position, the first position and the second position to complete the sorting of luggage, and the implementation method is simple and easy to operate.

[0024] According to another specific embodiment of the present utility model, an embodiment of the present utility model discloses a sorting machine. The connecting part is a crank-rocker mechanism. The crank-rocker mechanism includes a crank connected to the first driving part and a rocker connected to the conveying device. The rocker is connected to the conveying device through a rod-end spherical bearing. The first driving part drives the crank to make a circular motion, thereby driving the rocker to make an arc motion, so that the conveying device rotates forward by the first angle around the first axis, or so that the conveying device rotates backward by the second angle around the first axis.

[0025] With the above technical solution, the crank-rocker mechanism is respectively connected to the first driving part and the conveying device. Through a simple crank-rocker mechanism, the circular motion of the first driving part is converted into the conveying device rotating positively by a first angle or negatively by a second angle around the first axis, so as to realize the conversion of the conveying device between the initial position, the first position and the second position, complete the sorting of the luggage, and the implementation method is simple and easy to operate.

[0026] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting machine, and the first driving part is a servo motor.

[0027] With the above technical solution, the servo motor can control the conveying device to rotate positively by a first angle or negatively by a second angle around the first axis stably and accurately, ensuring the accuracy and stability of luggage sorting.

[0028] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting machine, and the conveying device includes a frame and a conveyor belt. The frame is connected to the driving device, and the conveyor belt is arranged on the frame for conveying the luggage. Along the first direction, guardrails are provided at both ends of the frame, and the guardrails are used to limit the pallet of the luggage from leaving the conveying device when in the first position and the second position. The first direction is perpendicular to the first axis.

[0029] With the above technical solution, by setting the guardrails, when the conveying device is in the first position and the second position, only the luggage leaves the conveying device, while the pallet of the luggage is only conveyed out of the conveying device when the conveying device is in the initial position.

[0030] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting machine, which further includes a shock absorber. The shock absorber is arranged in the accommodation space and is connected to the support seat.

[0031] With the above technical solution, the shock absorber can reduce the vibration brought by the driving device when driving the conveying device to rotate positively by a first angle or negatively by a second angle around the first axis, so as to ensure that the conveying device can smoothly switch between the initial position, the first position and the second position, ensure the normal progress of the sorting work, and prevent the luggage from not being conveyed to a specific position due to excessive rotation of the conveying device.

[0032] An embodiment of the present invention also discloses a sorting system, including: a first transmission channel, a second transmission channel, a third transmission channel and the sorting machine according to any one of the above embodiments. At the initial position, the luggage is conveyed to the first transmission channel. At the first position, the luggage is conveyed to the second transmission channel. At the second position, the luggage is conveyed to the third transmission channel.

[0033] With the above technical solution, by switching the sorting machine among the initial position, the first position and the second position, the luggage is sent to the corresponding first transfer channel, second transfer channel and third transfer channel.

[0034] According to another specific embodiment of the present invention, an embodiment of the present invention discloses a sorting system, which further includes a tray. The tray is located between the guardrails at both ends of the frame of the conveying device. The luggage is placed on the tray, and the guardrails are used to prevent the tray from entering the second transfer channel and the third transfer channel. Description of the Drawings

[0035] Figure 1 Showing the structural schematic diagram of the sorting system provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 2a Showing the perspective view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention from the bottom view;

[0037] Figure 2b Showing the partial enlarged schematic diagram of the second bearing seat and the second rotating shaft of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention;

[0038] Figure 3a Showing the perspective view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the initial position;

[0039] Figure 3b Showing the front view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the initial position;

[0040] Figure 4a Showing the perspective view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the first position;

[0041] Figure 4b Showing the front view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the first position;

[0042] Figure 5a Showing the perspective view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the second position;

[0043] Figure 5b Showing the front view of one of the sorting machines provided by the embodiment of the present invention in the second position;

[0044] Figure 6 Showing the schematic diagram of the positional relationship between different planes;

[0045] Figure 7aShows a perspective view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model from a bottom view;

[0046] Figure 7b Shows a partially enlarged schematic view of the third bearing seat and the third rotating shaft of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0047] Figure 8a Shows a perspective view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in an initial position;

[0048] Figure 8b Shows a front view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in an initial position;

[0049] Figure 9a Shows a perspective view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in a first position;

[0050] Figure 9b Shows a front view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in a first position;

[0051] Figure 10a Shows a perspective view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in a second position;

[0052] Figure 10b Shows a front view of another sorting machine provided by an embodiment of the present utility model in a second position.

[0053] Reference numerals: Among them, 1, sorting machine; 10, support base; 100, accommodation space; 101, bottom plate; 102, first side support column; 103, second side support column; 104, support plate; 105, connecting shaft; 106, first bearing seat; 107, first rotating shaft; 108, foot; 11, conveying device; 110, frame; 111, conveyor belt; 112, profiled steel; 113, side plate; 114, second bearing seat; 115, second rotating shaft; 116, guardrail; 12, driving device; 120, electric cylinder; 121, servo motor; 122, connecting part; 123, third bearing seat; 124, third rotating shaft; 13, luggage; 14, tray; 140, first inclined surface; 141, second inclined surface; 142, luggage accommodation part; 15, shock absorber; 16, first transmission channel; 17, second transmission channel; 170, first chute; 18, third transmission channel; 180, second chute; 19, input channel. Detailed implementation manners

[0054] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation manners of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Although the description of the present utility model will be introduced in conjunction with the preferred embodiments, this does not mean that the features of this utility model are limited to this implementation manner. On the contrary, the purpose of introducing the utility model in conjunction with the implementation manner is to cover other alternatives or modifications that may be extended based on the claims of the present utility model. In order to provide a deep understanding of the present utility model, many specific details will be included in the following description. The present utility model can also be implemented without these details. In addition, in order to avoid confusing or obscuring the key points of the present utility model, some specific details will be omitted in the description. It should be noted that, without conflict, the embodiments in the present utility model and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0055] It should be noted that in this specification, similar reference numerals and letters indicate similar items in the following drawings. Therefore, once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0056] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "inner", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship in which the utility model product is usually placed during use. It 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 should not be construed as a limitation of the present utility model.

[0057] The terms "first", "second", etc. are only used for distinguishing descriptions and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0058] In the description of this embodiment, it should also be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "set", "connected", "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, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in this embodiment can be understood according to specific situations.

[0059] To make the purpose, technical solution and advantages of the present utility model clearer, the implementation manners of the present utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings.

[0060] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2a, embodiments of the present application provide a sorting system that can be applied to any scenario where luggage needs to be transported, such as in the airport ICS (Individual Carrier System) with luggage belts and trays, or in a scenario where only luggage needs to be transported without trays. It includes: a first transfer channel 16, a second transfer channel 17, a third transfer channel 18, an input channel 19, a sorter 1, and a tray 14. The tray 14 is placed on the conveying device 11 of the sorter 1, and the luggage 13 is placed on the tray 14. Along the first direction (i.e., Figure 2a the X direction shown), guardrails 116 are provided at both ends of the frame 110 of the conveying device 11 to prevent the tray 14 from entering the second transfer channel 17 and the third transfer channel 18.

[0061] It can be understood that when this sorting system is applied to the airport ICS (Individual Carrier System) with luggage belts and trays, guardrails 116 can be provided at both ends of the frame 110 of the conveying device 11. When this sorting system is applied to a scenario where luggage without trays is transported, at this time, guardrails 116 may not be provided at both ends of the frame 110 of the conveying device 11, or guardrails with a height much lower than the height of the luggage 13 can be provided, as long as it does not affect the transportation of the luggage 13.

[0062] Combined with Figure 3a , Figure 3b , the tray 14 includes a first inclined surface 140 and a second inclined surface 141. The first inclined surface 140 and the second inclined surface 141 are horizontally connected to form a luggage accommodation part 142, and the luggage accommodation part 142 is used to place the luggage 13 to prevent the luggage 13 from falling out of the tray 14 during transportation.

[0063] Exemplarily, continuing to refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2a , the tray 14 and the luggage 13 are conveyed from the input channel 19 to the sorter 1 along the Figure 1 c direction shown. According to the encoder on the luggage 13, the specific conveying path of the luggage 13 is determined. If it shows that the luggage 13 should be conveyed to the first transfer channel 16, the sorter 1 will convey the luggage 13 and the tray 14 to the first transfer channel 16 along the Figure 1 c direction shown. If it shows that the luggage 13 should be conveyed to the second transfer channel 17, the sorter 1 will convey the luggage 13 from the first chute 170 to the second transfer channel 17 along the Figure 1 d direction shown. If it shows that the luggage 13 should be conveyed to the third transfer channel 18, the sorter 1 will convey the luggage 13 from the second chute 180 to the third transfer channel 18 along the Figure 1 e direction shown.

[0064] Next, combined with Figures 2a to 10b, a detailed introduction to the structure of the sorting machine 1 is given.

[0065] Embodiment 1

[0066] Reference Figures 2a to 6 , wherein, Figure 3a shows a perspective view of the conveying device 11 in the initial position, Figure 3b shows a front view of the conveying device 11 in the initial position, Figure 4a shows a perspective view of the conveying device 11 in the first position, Figure 4b shows a front view of the conveying device 11 in the first position, Figure 5a shows a perspective view of the conveying device 11 in the second position, Figure 5b shows a front view of the conveying device 11 in the second position, Figure 6 shows the positional relationship between different planes.

[0067] When the conveying device is in Figure 3a or Figure 3b the initial position shown, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the first plane ( Figure 3a or Figure 6 the plane A shown), when the conveying device is in Figure 4a or Figure 4b the first position shown, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the second plane ( Figure 6 the plane B shown), when the conveying device is in Figure 5a or Figure 5b the second position shown, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the third plane ( Figure 6 the plane C shown), wherein the second plane forms a first angle α1 with the first plane, and the third plane forms a second angle α2 with the first plane.

[0068] Exemplarily, the first angle α1 is from 40° to 50°, such as 40°, 42°, 45°, 48°, 50°, the second angle α2 is from 40° to 50°, such as 40°, 42°, 45°, 48°, 50°, the first angle α1 is equal to the second angle α2, and similarly, the first angle α1 may also not be equal to the second angle α2.

[0069] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 3b and in combination with Figure 1 , the sorting machine 1 includes: a support base 10, a conveying device 11 and a driving device 12. The support base 10 is provided with an accommodation space 100. The conveying device 11 is used for conveying luggage 13. The conveying device 11 is rotatably connected to the support base 10. The driving device 12 is located in the accommodation space 100. The driving device 12 is connected to the conveying device 11 and is used to drive the conveying device 11 to rotate around the first axis (i.e., Figure 6 or Figure 3aRotate the DE line shown so that the conveying device 11 is in the initial position (reference Figure 3a or Figure 3b ), the first position (reference Figure 4a or Figure 4b ), and the second position (reference Figure 5a or Figure 5b ).

[0070] That is to say, the driving device 12 is used to drive the conveying device 11 to rotate positively around the first axis (i.e., along the Figure 6 a direction shown) by a first angle α1, so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the initial position (reference Figure 3a or Figure 3b ) to the first position (reference Figure 4a or Figure 4b ), or drive the conveying device 11 to rotate positively around the first axis (i.e., along the Figure 6 a direction shown) by a second angle α2, so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the second position (reference Figure 5a or Figure 5b ) to the initial position (reference Figure 3a or Figure 3b ).

[0071] Or the driving device 12 is used to drive the conveying device 11 to rotate reversely around the first axis (i.e., the Figure 6 or Figure 3a DE line shown) (i.e., along the Figure 6 b direction shown) by a second angle α2, so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the initial position (reference Figure 3a or Figure 3b ) to the second position (reference Figure 5a or Figure 5b ), or drive the conveying device 11 to rotate reversely around the first axis (i.e., the Figure 6 or Figure 3a DE line shown) (i.e., along the Figure 6 b direction shown) by a first angle α1, so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the first position (reference Figure 4a or Figure 4b ) to the initial position (reference Figure 3a or Figure 3b ).

[0072] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 3a , Figure 3b and Figure 6 and combining with Figure 1 , in the initial position, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the first plane (i.e., the Figure 6 plane A shown), and the conveying device 11 conveys the luggage 13 and the tray 14 along the Figure 1 c direction shown to the above-mentioned first transfer channel 16.

[0073] Reference Figure 4a or Figure 4b and Figure 6 in combination with Figure 1 , at the first position, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the second plane (i.e., the plane B shown in Figure 6 ), the second plane (i.e., the plane B shown in Figure 6 ) forms a first angle α1 with the first plane (i.e., the plane A shown in Figure 6 ), the luggage 13 leaves the conveying device 11 and is conveyed along the d direction shown in Figure 1 by the first chute 170 to the second transfer channel 17.

[0074] Reference Figure 5a or Figure 5b and Figure 6 in combination with Figure 1 , at the second position, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the third plane (i.e., the plane C shown in Figure 6 ), the third plane (i.e., the plane C shown in Figure 6 ) forms a second angle α2 with the first plane (i.e., the plane A shown in Figure 6 ), the luggage 13 leaves the conveying device 11 and is conveyed along the e direction shown in Figure 1 by the second chute 180 to the third transfer channel 18, the first axis (i.e., the DE line shown in Figure 6 ) is located in the first plane (i.e., the plane A shown in Figure 6 ), and the first plane is a horizontal plane.

[0075] Exemplarily, the driving device 12 drives the conveying device 11 to rotate forward by the first angle α1 or reverse by the second angle α2 around the first axis, so that the luggage 13 leaves from different positions, conveys the luggage 13, and completes the sorting of the luggage 13. The method of sorting the luggage 13 is simple and efficient.

[0076] Exemplarily, reference Figure 2a and Figure 2b , the support base 10 includes four rectangular parallelepiped-shaped bottom plates 101 and two side support columns. The projection of the two side support columns in the third direction (i.e., the Z direction shown in Figure 2a ) is trapezoidal. The four rectangular parallelepiped-shaped bottom plates 101 are connected end to end in sequence. One side of two opposite rectangular parallelepiped-shaped bottom plates 101 is respectively connected to a side support column. For the convenience of description, the one on the left is called the first side support column 102, and the one on the right is called the second side support column 103. The other side of the two opposite rectangular parallelepiped-shaped bottom plates 101 is connected to four feet 108, and the four feet 108 are used to contact the ground.

[0077] Exemplarily, the first side support column 102 and the second side support column 103 are along the second direction (i.e., Figure 2aextends in the Y direction (as shown), and is spaced along the third direction (i.e., Figure 2a the Z direction (as shown)), the four cuboid-shaped bottom plates 101, the first side support columns 102, and the second side support columns 103 together enclose an accommodation space 100. The other two opposite cuboid-shaped bottom plates 101 of the bottom plate 101 are connected with support plates 104. The driving device 12 is placed on the support plate 104. The first side support column 102 and the second side support column 103 are connected by two connecting shafts 105. The two connecting shafts 105 are spaced along the first direction (i.e., Figure 2a the X direction (as shown)), and shock absorbers 15 are connected to one side of the two connecting shafts 105 opposite to each other. The first direction is perpendicular to the first axis.

[0078] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 2a 、 Figure 2b and Figure 3a , along the second direction (i.e., Figure 2a the Y direction (as shown)), the tops of the first side support column 102 and the second side support column 103 are both connected to the conveying device 11 through bearing seats and rotating shafts. Specifically, the top of the first side support column 102 is rotatably connected to the conveying device 11 through the first bearing seat 106 and the first rotating shaft 107. The connection manner of the second side support column 103 and the conveying device 11 is the same as that of the first side support column 102, which will not be elaborated here. The connection line of the first rotating shaft 107 and the second rotating shaft coincides with the first axis (i.e., Figure 3a the DE line (as shown)). The first rotating shaft 107 and the second rotating shaft are respectively connected to the midpoint position of the conveying device 11. That is to say, the tipping fulcrum of the sorting machine is at the midpoint of the conveying device 11.

[0079] It should be noted that in the embodiments of the present application, there are no restrictions on the shapes and specific structures of the bottom plates 101 of the support seat 10 and the side support columns. They can be the four cuboid-shaped bottom plates 101 and two trapezoidal side support columns shown in the embodiments of the present application, or pentagon-shaped bottom plates 101 and two cuboid side support columns. In the embodiments of the present application, there are no restrictions on the numbers of the shock absorbers 15 and the feet 108. The shock absorbers 15 can be one, two, three, four, five, etc. The feet 108 can be selected according to the shape of the bottom plate 101. For example, when the bottom plate 101 is triangular, the feet 108 can be three. When the bottom plate 101 is quadrilateral, the feet 108 can be four, five or more.

[0080] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 2a 、 Figure 2b and Figure 3a 、 Figure 3b and in combination with Figure 6, the driving device 12 is an electric cylinder 120. The electric cylinder 120 is placed on the support plate 104, and the output end of the electric cylinder 120 is connected to the conveying device 11. When the sorting system recognizes the information of the encoder on the luggage 13, it will transmit this information to the electric cylinder 120, and the electric cylinder 120 will start to act.

[0081] The electric cylinder 120 drives the conveying device 11 to rotate positively (i.e., along the Figure 3a shown DE line) by a first angle α1 around the first axis (i.e., Figure 6 shown a direction), so that the conveying device is converted from the initial position to the first position, that is, the conveying device 11 is moved from Figure 3a or Figure 3b position (i.e., the initial position) to Figure 4a or Figure 4b position (i.e., the first position), or the electric cylinder 120 drives the conveying device 11 to rotate positively (i.e., along the Figure 3a shown DE line) by a second angle α2 around the first axis (i.e., Figure 6 shown a direction), so that the conveying device is converted from the second position to the initial position.

[0082] Or the electric cylinder 120 drives the conveying device 11 to rotate negatively (i.e., along the Figure 3a shown direction) by the second angle α2 around the first axis (i.e., Figure 6 shown DE line), so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the initial position to the second position, that is, the conveying device 11 is moved from Figure 3a or Figure 3b position (i.e., the initial position) to Figure 5a or Figure 5b position (i.e., the second position), or the electric cylinder 120 drives the conveying device 11 to rotate negatively (i.e., along the Figure 3a shown direction) by the first angle α1 around the first axis (i.e., Figure 6 shown DE line), so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the first position to the initial position.

[0083] That is to say, the sorting of the luggage 13 is realized by the electric cylinder 120 extending different lengths, that is, the left and right tilting is realized. When the electric cylinder 120 does not extend, it forms the left tilting position, that is, the first position (refer to Figure 4a or Figure 4b ), when the electric cylinder 120 extends 100 mm, it forms the middle position, that is, the initial position (refer to Figure 3a or Figure 3b ), when the electric cylinder 120 extends 200 mm, it forms the right tilting position, that is, the second position (refer to Figure 5a or Figure 5b) In the embodiments of the present application, no specific limitation is imposed on the specific extended length of the electric cylinder 120. For example, the electric cylinder 120 can extend 120 mm to form the intermediate position, and extend 180 mm to be the right tilting position.

[0084] By selecting a simple electric cylinder 120 as the driving device of the sorting machine, the structure is simple, the cost is low, and the stability of the electric cylinder 120 is good. It can control the conveying device 11 to smoothly switch between the initial position, the first position, and the second position, complete the sorting of the luggage 13, and the implementation method is simple and easy to operate.

[0085] Exemplarily, referring to Figure 2a 、 Figure 2b 、 Figure 3a and Figure 3b , the conveying device 11 includes a frame 110 and a conveyor belt 111. The frame 110 includes three steel profiles 112 extending along the first direction (i.e., the X direction shown in Figure 2a ) and three side plates 113 connected to the three steel profiles 112. A second bearing seat 114 and a second rotating shaft 115 are connected to one of the steel profiles 112. The output end of the electric cylinder 120 is connected to the second rotating shaft 115 through a rod end spherical bearing. The electric cylinder 120 extends upward along the second direction (i.e., the Y direction shown in Figure 2a ), thereby driving the frame 110 to tilt left and right.

[0086] Exemplarily, along the second direction, the projection of the conveying device 11 is rectangular, and the connection point of the first side support column 102 and the second side support column 103 is located at the midpoint of the long side of the rectangular projection.

[0087] Exemplarily, along the first direction (i.e., the X direction shown in Figure 2a ), guardrails 116 are provided at both ends of the frame 110. That is to say, two side plates 113 arranged at intervals along the first direction are connected with the guardrails 116. The guardrails 116 extend along the second direction (i.e., the Y direction shown in Figure 2a ). The guardrails 116 are used to prevent the tray 14 from leaving the conveying device 11 when in the first position and the second position. The conveyor belt 111 is arranged on the frame 110 and is used to convey the luggage 13. The conveyor belt 111 is driven by a motor to move. By providing the guardrails 116, when the conveying device 11 is in the first position and the second position, only the luggage 13 leaves the conveying device 11, and the tray 14 of the luggage is only conveyed out of the conveying device 11 when the conveying device 11 is in the initial position.

[0088] Regarding the driving device 12, the embodiments of the present application also provide another method, specifically refer to Embodiment 2.

[0089] Embodiment 2

[0090] The support base 10 and the conveying device 11 in this embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment. The driving device 12 has a different structure from that in the first embodiment. Therefore, the support base 10 and the conveying device 11 in this application embodiment will not be elaborated further, and for details, please refer to the first embodiment.

[0091] Exemplarily, referring to Figures 7a to 10b , the driving device 12 may also include a first driving part and a connecting part 122. The first driving part is a servo motor 121, and the connecting part 122 is a crank-rocker mechanism. The crank-rocker mechanism includes a crank connected to the servo motor 121 and a rocker connected to the above-mentioned conveying device 11. A third bearing seat 123 and a third rotating shaft 124 are connected to one of the profiled steels 112 in the conveying device 11, and the rocker is connected to the third rotating shaft 124 through a rod-end spherical bearing.

[0092] Referring to Figures 7a to 10b and combining with Figure 6 , when the sorting system recognizes the information of the encoder on the luggage 13, it will transmit this information to the servo motor 121. The servo motor 121 then starts to act. The servo motor 121 drives the crank to make a circular motion, thereby driving the rocker to make an arc motion, so that the conveying device 11 rotates positively (i.e., in the a direction shown in Figure 6 or Figure 8a ) around the first axis (i.e., the DE line shown in Figure 6 ) by a first angle α1, that is, the conveying device 11 is converted from the initial position (refer to Figure 8a or Figure 8b ) to the first position (refer to Figure 9a or Figure 9b ), or drives the conveying device 11 to rotate positively (i.e., along the a direction shown in Figure 6 ) around the first axis by a second angle α2, so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the second position to the initial position.

[0093] Or the servo motor 121 drives the crank to make a circular motion, thereby driving the rocker to make an arc motion, so that the conveying device 11 rotates negatively (i.e., in the b direction shown in Figure 6 or Figure 8a ) around the first axis (i.e., the DE line shown in Figure 6 ) by a second angle α2, that is, the conveying device 11 is converted from the initial position (refer to Figure 8a or Figure 8b ) to the second position (refer to Figure 10a or Figure 10b ), or drives the conveying device 11 to rotate negatively (i.e., along the b direction shown in Figure 6 or Figure 8a ) around the first axis (i.e., the DE line shown in Figure 6 ) by a second angle α2, so that the conveying device 11 is converted from the first position to the initial position.

[0094] The crank-rocker mechanism is respectively connected to the servo motor 121 and the conveying device 11. Through a simple crank-rocker mechanism, the circular motion of the servo motor 121 is converted into the conveying device 11 rotating positively by a first angle α1 or negatively by a second angle α2 around the first axis, so as to realize the conversion of the conveying device 11 between the initial position, the first position and the second position, complete the sorting of the luggage 13. The implementation method is simple and easy to operate. At the same time, the servo motor 121 can control the conveying device 11 to rotate stably and accurately by a set angle positively or negatively around the first axis, ensuring the accuracy and stability of the luggage 13 sorting.

[0095] In summary, referring to Figures 1 to 10b , when the conveying device 11 is in the initial position (refer to Figure 3a , Figure 3b or Figure 8a , Figure 8b ), the conveying device 11 is parallel to the first plane (i.e., the plane A shown in Figure 3a , Figure 6 or Figure 8a ), and the luggage 13 and the tray 14 on the conveying device 11 are conveyed along the c direction shown in Figure 1 to the first transfer channel 16.

[0096] When the conveying device 11 is tilted to the left (refer to Figure 4a , Figure 4b and Figure 9a , Figure 9b ), that is, when it is in the first position, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the second plane (i.e., the plane B shown in Figure 6 ). Under the action of gravity, the luggage 13 on the conveying device 11 slides along the second inclined plane 141 to the first chute 170 and is conveyed along the d direction shown in Figure 1 to the second transfer channel 17. The tray 14 will not follow the luggage 13 and slide to the first chute 170 under the restriction of the guardrail 116.

[0097] When the conveying device 11 is tilted to the right (refer to Figure 5a , Figure 5b and Figure 10a , Figure 10b ), that is, when it is in the second position, the conveying device 11 is parallel to the third plane (i.e., the plane C shown in Figure 6 ). Under the action of gravity, the luggage 13 on the conveying device 11 slides along the first inclined plane 140 to the second chute 180 and is conveyed along the e direction shown in Figure 1 to the third transfer channel 18. The tray 14 will not follow the luggage 13 and slide to the second chute 180 under the restriction of the guardrail 116.

[0098] The sorting machine 1 tilts left and right, that is, switches between the initial position, the first position, and the second position, so that the luggage 13 is sent to the corresponding first transfer channel 16, second transfer channel 17, and third transfer channel 18. When tilting left and right, the guardrail 116 will fix the tray 14 to prevent the tray 14 from tipping over left and right following the luggage 13. After the tilting is completed, the conveying device 11 returns to the initial position and continues to transport the empty tray 14. The left and right tilting can be completed only by the driving device 12, and the structure of the overall sorting machine 1 is simple.

[0099] It should be noted that the specific structure of the driving device 12 is not limited in the embodiments of the present application. It can be the form of an electric cylinder shown in Embodiment 1 of the present application, or the form of the cooperation of a servo motor and a crank-rocker mechanism shown in Embodiment 2 of the present application, or the form of the cooperation of a motor and a gear. As long as it can realize tilting the conveying device 11 left and right to switch it between the initial position, the first position, and the second position, so as to convey the luggage 13 to different transfer channels.

[0100] Although the present invention has been illustrated and described by referring to some preferred embodiments of the present invention, those of ordinary skill in the art should understand that the above content is a further detailed description of the present invention in combination with specific embodiments, and it cannot be determined that the specific implementation of the present invention is only limited to these descriptions. Those skilled in the art can make various changes in form and details, including making several simple deductions or substitutions, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A sorting machine, characterized in that: include: A support seat, wherein the support seat is provided with a receiving space; A conveying device, the conveying device is used to convey luggage, and the conveying device is rotatably connected to the support seat; A driving device, the driving device is located in the accommodating space, the driving device is connected to the conveying device, and is used to drive the conveying device to rotate around a first axis so that the conveying device is switched between an initial position, a first position, and a second position; The conveying device is positively rotated by a first angle around the first axis at the initial position so that the conveying device is located at the first position, and the conveying device is negatively rotated by a second angle around the first axis at the initial position so that the conveying device is located at the second position; In the initial position, the conveying device is parallel to the first plane, and the conveying device conveys the luggage; At the first position, the conveying device is parallel to the second plane, the second plane is at the first angle to the first plane, and the luggage leaves the conveying device; In the second position, the conveying device is parallel to a third plane, the third plane forms the second angle with the first plane, the luggage leaves the conveying device, and the first axis is located in the first plane.

2. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first angle is 40° to 50°, and the second angle is 40° to 50°.

3. The sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first angle is equal to the second angle.

4. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first plane is a horizontal plane.

5. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support seat is rotatably connected to the conveying device via a bearing seat and a rotating shaft. The rotating shaft is located at the midpoint of the conveying device, and an extension line of the rotating shaft coincides with the first axis.

6. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device is an electric cylinder, the output end of which is connected to the conveying device. The electric cylinder drives the conveying device to rotate positively around the first axis by the first angle, or drives the conveying device to rotate negatively around the first axis by the second angle.

7. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The driving device includes a first driving part and a connecting part, the first driving part is connected to the connecting part, and the connecting part is connected to the conveying device. The first driving part is used to drive the connecting part to move, so as to drive the conveying device to rotate forwardly around the first axis by the first angle, or to drive the conveying device to rotate reversely around the first axis by the second angle.

8. The sorting machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The connecting part is a crank-rocker mechanism, which includes a crank connected to the first driving part and a rocker connected to the conveying device, the rocker is connected to the conveying device via a rod end joint bearing, and the first driving part drives the crank to perform circular motion, thereby driving the rocker to perform circular arc motion, so that the conveying device rotates forwardly around the first axis by the first angle, or rotates reversely around the first axis by the second angle.

9. The sorting machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first driving unit is a servo motor.

10. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying device includes a frame and a conveyor belt, wherein the frame is connected to the driving device, and the conveyor belt is arranged on the frame and used for conveying the luggage. Guardrails are arranged at both ends of the frame along a first direction, and the guardrails are used for limiting the tray from leaving the conveying device when the tray is at the first position and the second position. The first direction is perpendicular to the first axis.

11. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a shock absorber, which is arranged in the accommodating space and connected to the supporting seat.

12. A sorting system, characterized in that: include: A first transport channel, a second transport channel, a third transport channel and a sorting machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein at the initial position, the baggage is conveyed to the first transport channel, at the first position, the baggage is conveyed to the second transport channel, and at the second position, the baggage is conveyed to the third transport channel.

13. The sorting system according to claim 12, characterized in that: It also includes a tray, which is located between guardrails at both ends of the frame of the conveying device. The luggage is placed on the tray, and the guardrails are used to prevent the tray from entering the second transmission channel and the third transmission channel.

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