Internet of Things color sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, in particular to an Internet of Things color sorting device. The internet-of-things color sorting device comprises a main control computer, a material taking and placing manipulator, a conveying assembly and a color sensor. The color sensor is arranged on the conveying assembly; the material taking and placing mechanical arm comprises a fixed end and an operation end used for taking and placing objects with different colors, the fixed end is arranged on one side of the conveying assembly, and the operation end is arranged at the fixed end and is close to or far away from the conveying assembly; the operation end of the mechanical arm, the conveying assembly and the color sensor are all connected with the main control computer. According to the utility model, full-automatic sorting operation can be realized, and the problem of labor cost is solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of Internet of Things, and particularly relates to an Internet of Things color sorting device. Background Art

[0002] In the product outbound operation, considering that different products generally present different colors, the industry mostly uses color sorting devices to achieve rapid product sorting. However, most of the existing color sorting devices are semi-automatic and still require manual participation when completing the product sorting operation, resulting in problems of low automation and high labor costs. Therefore, an Internet of Things color sorting device is needed to achieve fully automatic sorting operation and solve the problem of labor costs. Summary of the Utility Model

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an Internet of Things color sorting device, and the specific technical solution is as follows:

[0004] An Internet of Things color sorting device includes a main control machine, a pick-and-place manipulator, a conveying component and a color sensor; the color sensor is arranged on the conveying component; the pick-and-place manipulator includes a fixed end and an operating end for picking and placing objects of different colors, the fixed end is arranged on one side of the conveying component, the operating end is arranged on the fixed end and is close to or far from the conveying component; the operating end of the manipulator, the conveying component and the color sensor are all connected to the main control machine.

[0005] Optionally, the conveying component includes a first support frame, a second support frame, a driving wheel, a driven wheel, a conveyor belt and a power component; the driving wheel is arranged on the first support frame; the driven wheel is arranged on the second support frame; two ends of the conveyor belt are respectively connected to the driving wheel and the driven wheel; the power component is arranged on the first support frame, and its output end is connected to the driving wheel.

[0006] Optionally, the conveying component further includes a limiting component, the limiting component includes a first limiting plate and a second limiting plate arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt, and a limiting gap for directionally conveying objects is arranged between the first limiting plate and the second limiting plate; two ends of the first limiting plate are respectively connected to the first support frame and the second support frame; two ends of the second limiting plate are respectively connected to the first support frame and the second support frame;

[0007] The color sensor is arranged on the first limiting plate or on the second limiting plate.

[0008] Optionally, the width of the limiting gap is greater than the width of the object, and the width difference between the two is 0.1 - 10 cm.

[0009] Optionally, a first limiting protrusion is provided on one side of the first limiting plate close to the limiting gap; a second limiting protrusion is provided on one side of the second limiting plate close to the limiting gap; the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion are arranged facing each other, and both are located at the end of the conveying direction of the conveyor belt; the width of the gap between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion is smaller than the width of the object.

[0010] Optionally, the Internet of Things color sorting device further includes a bottom plate, and the main control machine, the pick-and-place manipulator and the conveying component are all arranged on the bottom plate; a pulling ring is arranged on the bottom plate.

[0011] Optionally, the number of the pulling rings is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate.

[0012] Optionally, the Internet of Things color sorting device further includes a storage bin arranged on the bottom plate.

[0013] Optionally, the pick-and-place manipulator includes a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, one end of the six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm is connected to the fixed end, and the other end is connected to the working end.

[0014] Optionally, the Internet of Things color sorting device further includes a remote controller, and the remote controller is connected to the main control machine through a wireless network.

[0015] Applying the technical solution of the present utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0016] A kind of Internet of Things color sorting device provided by the present utility model controls the conveying component to convey objects of different colors through the main control machine; when the object passes through the color sensor, the main control machine obtains in real time the object color information collected by the color sensor; the main control machine controls the working end of the manipulator to pick and place objects of different colors to different places, realizing the sorting operation of objects of different colors. Therefore, the present utility model can realize fully automatic sorting operation and solve the problem of labor cost.

[0017] In addition to the purposes, features and advantages described above, the present utility model has other purposes, features and advantages. The following will refer to the drawings to make a further detailed description of the present utility model. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] The drawings forming a part of this application are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model. The schematic embodiments of the present utility model and their descriptions are used to explain the present utility model and do not constitute an improper limitation to the present utility model. In the drawings:

[0019] Figure 1It is a schematic structural diagram of an Internet of Things color sorting device in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0020] Among them, 1. Pick-and-place manipulator, 2. Conveyor assembly, 2.1. First support frame, 2.2. Second support frame, 2.3. Driving wheel, 2.4. Driven wheel, 2.5. Conveyor belt, 2.6. Power component, 2.7. First limiting plate, 2.8. Second limiting plate, 2.8.1. Second limiting protrusion, 3. Color sensor, 4. Base plate, 4.1. Pulling ring, 5. Storage bin, P. Object. Specific implementation mode

[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art belong to the scope of protection of the present utility model.

[0022] Embodiment:

[0023] See Figure 1 , an Internet of Things color sorting device, including a main control machine (not shown in the figure, the main control machine specifically uses a single-chip microcomputer control system), a pick-and-place manipulator 1, a conveyor assembly 2 and a color sensor 3; the color sensor 3 is arranged on one side of the conveyor assembly 2 in the conveying direction for identifying objects P of different colors; the pick-and-place manipulator 1 includes a fixed end and an operating end for picking and placing objects P of different colors (specifically, the object P can be products of different colors or materials of different colors), the fixed end is arranged on one side of the conveyor assembly 2, the operating end is arranged on the fixed end and is close to or far from the conveyor assembly 2; when the operating end approaches the conveyor assembly 2, the grasping operation of the object P is completed; when the operating end is far from the conveyor assembly 2, the transfer and placement operation of the object P is completed; the operating end of the manipulator, the conveyor assembly 2 and the color sensor 3 are all connected to the main control machine, so that the main control machine can control the conveyor assembly 2 to convey objects P of different colors; when the object P passes through the color sensor 3, the main control machine can obtain the color information of the object P collected by the color sensor 3 in real time; the main control machine controls the operating end of the manipulator to pick and place objects P of different colors to different places, realizing the sorting operation of objects P of different colors.

[0024] The conveying assembly 2 includes a first support frame 2.1, a second support frame 2.2, a driving wheel 2.3, a driven wheel 2.4, a conveyor belt 2.5, and a power member 2.6 (specifically a DC motor); the driving wheel 2.3 is arranged on the first support frame 2.1; the driven wheel 2.4 is arranged on the second support frame 2.2; both ends of the conveyor belt 2.5 are respectively connected to the driving wheel 2.3 and the driven wheel 2.4; the power member 2.6 is arranged on the first support frame 2.1, and its output end is connected to the driving wheel 2.3.

[0025] The conveying assembly 2 further includes a limiting assembly. The limiting assembly includes a first limiting plate 2.7 and a second limiting plate 2.8 arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 2.5. A limiting gap for directionally conveying the object P is arranged between the first limiting plate 2.7 and the second limiting plate 2.8; both ends of the first limiting plate 2.7 are respectively connected to the first support frame 2.1 and the second support frame 2.2; both ends of the second limiting plate 2.8 are respectively connected to the first support frame 2.1 and the second support frame 2.2.

[0026] The color sensor 3 is arranged on the first limiting plate 2.7.

[0027] The width of the limiting gap is greater than the width of the object P, and the width difference between the two is 2 cm, which is convenient for providing a guiding effect for the conveyed object P. At the same time, it does not cause friction to affect the conveyed object P.

[0028] A first limiting protrusion is arranged on one side of the first limiting plate 2.7 close to the limiting gap; a second limiting protrusion 2.8.1 is arranged on one side of the second limiting plate 2.8 close to the limiting gap; the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion 2.8.1 are arranged facing each other, and both are located at the end of the conveying direction of the conveyor belt 2.5; the width of the gap between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion 2.8.1 is less than the width of the object P, which is convenient for preventing the object P from falling instantly when it is conveyed to the end of the conveyor belt 2.5, and providing a buffer time for the operating end of the pick-and-place manipulator 1 to grab the object P.

[0029] The Internet of Things color sorting device further includes a bottom plate 4. The main control machine, the pick-and-place manipulator 1, and the conveying assembly 2 are all arranged on the bottom plate 4; a pull ring 4.1 is arranged on the bottom plate 4, which is convenient for transferring the Internet of Things color sorting device.

[0030] The number of the pull rings 4.1 is two, and they are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate 4, which is convenient for the bottom plate 4 to be evenly stressed when transferring the Internet of Things color sorting device, ensuring the safe completion of the transfer.

[0031] The IoT color sorting device further includes a storage bin 5 provided on the bottom plate 4, which is convenient for placing objects P of different colors.

[0032] The pick-and-place manipulator 1 includes a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm. One end of the six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm is connected to the fixed end, and the other end is connected to the working end to ensure the smooth completion of the pick-and-place operation.

[0033] The IoT color sorting device further includes a remote controller (not shown in the figure, the remote controller can be a mobile phone or a remote control). The remote controller is connected to the main controller through a wireless network and is used to remotely control the main controller to achieve the sorting operation of objects P of different colors.

[0034] The operation process of the IoT color sorting device is as follows:

[0035] The main controller controls the conveying component 2 to convey objects P of different colors; when the object P passes through the color sensor 3, the main controller real-time obtains the color information of the object P collected by the color sensor 3; the main controller controls the working end of the manipulator to pick and place objects P of different colors to different places, realizing the sorting operation of objects P of different colors.

[0036] In addition, the remote controller can remotely control the main controller to achieve the sorting operation of objects P of different colors.

[0037] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention. For those skilled in the art, the present invention can have various changes and modifications. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present invention shall be included within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An Internet of Things color sorting device, characterized in that, It includes a main control machine, a pick-and-place manipulator (1), a conveying component (2), and a color sensor (3); the color sensor (3) is arranged on the conveying component (2); the pick-and-place manipulator (1) includes a fixed end and an operating end for picking and placing objects (P) of different colors, the fixed end is arranged on one side of the conveying component (2), the operating end is arranged on the fixed end and is close to or far from the conveying component (2); the operating end of the manipulator, the conveying component (2), and the color sensor (3) are all connected to the main control machine; The pick-and-place manipulator (1) includes a six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, one end of the six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm is connected to the fixed end, and the other end is connected to the operating end; The Internet of Things color sorting device further includes a remote controller, and the remote controller is connected to the main control machine through a wireless network.

2. The IoT color sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The conveying component (2) includes a first support frame (2.1), a second support frame (2.2), a driving wheel (2.3), a driven wheel (2.4), a conveyor belt (2.5), and a power component (2.6); the driving wheel (2.3) is arranged on the first support frame (2.1); the driven wheel (2.4) is arranged on the second support frame (2.2); both ends of the conveyor belt (2.5) are respectively connected to the driving wheel (2.3) and the driven wheel (2.4); the power component (2.6) is arranged on the first support frame (2.1), and its output end is connected to the driving wheel (2.3).

3. The IoT color sorting device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The conveying component (2) further includes a limiting component, the limiting component includes a first limiting plate (2.7) and a second limiting plate (2.8) arranged along the conveying direction of the conveyor belt (2.5), and a limiting gap for directionally conveying the object (P) is arranged between the first limiting plate (2.7) and the second limiting plate (2.8); both ends of the first limiting plate (2.7) are respectively connected to the first support frame (2.1) and the second support frame (2.2); both ends of the second limiting plate (2.8) are respectively connected to the first support frame (2.1) and the second support frame (2.2); The color sensor (3) is arranged on the first limiting plate (2.7) or on the second limiting plate (2.8).

4. The Internet of Things color sorting device according to claim 3, wherein, The width of the limiting gap is greater than the width of the object (P), and the width difference between the two is 0.1 - 10 cm.

5. The IoT color sorting device according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first limiting protrusion is arranged on one side of the first limiting plate (2.7) close to the limiting gap; a second limiting protrusion (2.8.1) is arranged on one side of the second limiting plate (2.8) close to the limiting gap; the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion (2.8.1) are arranged facing each other, and both are located at the end of the conveying direction of the conveyor belt (2.5); the width of the gap between the first limiting protrusion and the second limiting protrusion (2.8.1) is less than the width of the object (P).

6. The Internet of Things color sorting device according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that It further includes a bottom plate (4), and the main control machine, the picking and placing manipulator (1) and the conveying assembly (2) are all arranged on the bottom plate (4); a pulling ring (4.1) is arranged on the bottom plate (4).

7. The Internet of Things color sorting device according to claim 6, wherein, The number of the pulling rings (4.1) is at least two, and they are symmetrically arranged on the bottom plate (4).

8. The IoT color sorting device according to claim 6, wherein, It further includes a storage bin (5) arranged on the bottom plate (4).

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