Novel logistics sorting robot

Through the turntable sorting structure and automated detection sensor, the problem of low manual sorting efficiency in existing logistics sorting equipment is solved, and automatic classification and efficient transportation of parcels are realized.

CN223128640UActive Publication Date: 2025-07-22CNBM RES INST FOR AUTOMATION OF LIGHT IND CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202422075773.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-26
Publication Date
2025-07-22
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-26

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Technical Problem

Existing logistics sorting equipment requires manual sorting of parcels of different volumes, resulting in high labor intensity and low efficiency.

Method used

The turntable sorting structure is adopted, and the package volume is detected through the package support turntable and automatically rotated to the corresponding package conveyor. The package is delivered to the corresponding delivery channel by using the package sorting push assembly, and the package is automatically sorted in combination with the visual detection sensor and a linear drive.

Benefits of technology

No manual sorting is required, which significantly reduces labor intensity, improves sorting efficiency, and realizes automated package classification transportation.

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Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of material sorting, and particularly relates to a novel logistics sorting robot. The packaging machine comprises a base, and the base is provided with a package bearing rotating disc capable of rotating in the circumferential direction. In the using process of the parcel sorting and pushing device, parcels to be sorted are thrown into the parcel bearing rotary disc through the parcel throwing piece, so that the parcels enter the parcel sorting and pushing assembly, the size of the parcels is detected through the detection structure, the parcel bearing rotary disc is rotated to the corresponding parcel conveying piece according to the size of the parcels, and the parcels are conveyed to the parcel conveying piece. At the moment, the parcels to be sorted are pushed to the corresponding parcel conveying pieces through the parcel sorting and pushing assembly, then the parcels are conveyed to the next position through the corresponding parcel conveying pieces, a rotating disc type sorting structure is adopted, the parcels of different sizes can be conveyed to the corresponding conveying channels, manual sorting is not needed, the labor intensity of workers is greatly reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. And the sorting efficiency is improved, and practicability is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of material sorting and relates to a new type of logistics sorting robot. Background Art

[0002] With the continuous development of the express logistics industry, the volume of material packages is increasing day by day. Packages of various volumes need to be classified in order to be conveniently stacked and transported. The existing logistics sorting equipment needs to manually sort packages of different volumes and sizes and send them to the next transportation channel, resulting in a large manual labor intensity and a relatively average sorting efficiency. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a new type of logistics sorting robot that can overcome the above defects.

[0003] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, people have continuously explored and proposed various solutions. For example, a Chinese patent discloses a logistics sorting robot [Application No.: 201810727921.6], which includes a chassis and a housing. A controller is fixedly installed at the center of the upper right side of the chassis. A positioning module, a path acquisition module, a control information acquisition module, and a charging module are fixedly installed on the right side of the chassis close to the controller in sequence from top to bottom. A support column is fixedly installed on the upper edge of the chassis. A hinge is fixedly installed at the top of the support column, and the other end of the hinge is fixedly installed on a tray. A lower mounting seat is fixedly installed on the upper part of the chassis. A telescopic motor is fixedly installed on the upper part of the lower mounting seat. One end of the telescopic motor is fixedly installed with a telescopic rod, and the top of the telescopic rod is fixedly installed with an upper mounting seat. The top of the upper mounting seat is fixedly installed on a flip cover, and a baffle is provided at the upper edge of the flip cover. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a new type of logistics sorting robot for the above problems.

[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] A new type of logistics sorting robot includes a base. A package supporting turntable that can rotate circumferentially is provided on the base. A package throwing member is provided above the package supporting turntable. A package sorting and pushing assembly that can reciprocate linearly in the horizontal direction is provided on the package supporting turntable. A plurality of package conveying members are evenly distributed outside the package supporting turntable and are arranged in an annular array around the center point of the package supporting turntable. The positions of the package sorting and pushing assembly and the package conveying members correspond to each other.

[0007] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, the parcel sorting and pushing component includes a parcel installation sliding frame arranged on the parcel supporting turntable. The parcel installation sliding frame can perform reciprocating linear motion along one end close to or away from the parcel conveyor. A parcel pushing member that can perform reciprocating linear motion in the horizontal direction is arranged inside the parcel installation sliding frame. The parcel pushing member is in sliding fit with the inner side of the parcel installation sliding frame.

[0008] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, the parcel pushing member includes a parcel pushing plate arranged inside the parcel installation sliding frame. The inner side surface of the parcel pushing plate is arc-shaped. The parcel pushing plate is in sliding fit with the parcel installation sliding frame.

[0009] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, a vision detection sensor is installed on the parcel installation sliding frame. The vision detection sensor and the parcel pushing plate are arranged staggeredly.

[0010] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, a first linear driver is arranged inside the parcel installation sliding frame. The power shaft of the first linear driver is connected to the parcel pushing plate.

[0011] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, a driving fixed seat is arranged on the parcel supporting turntable. A second linear driver is arranged inside the driving fixed seat. The power shaft of the second linear driver is connected to a bracket. The bracket is connected to the parcel installation sliding frame.

[0012] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, two rotating baffles symmetrically arranged along the center line of the parcel installation sliding frame are arranged on the parcel installation sliding frame. The rotating baffle and the parcel installation sliding frame are connected by a rotating shaft and a torsion spring.

[0013] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, the parcel conveyor includes a number of logistics conveyor belts distributed outside the parcel supporting turntable. Anti-falling baffles are arranged on both sides of the logistics conveyor belt.

[0014] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, the parcel throwing member includes a parcel throwing cylinder arranged above the parcel supporting turntable. A feeding channel is arranged inside the parcel throwing cylinder.

[0015] In the above-mentioned new type of logistics sorting robot, a flared cylinder is arranged at the top of the parcel throwing cylinder.

[0016] Compared with the existing technology, the advantages of the present utility model are as follows:

[0017] 1. During the use of the utility model, the parcel to be sorted is put into the parcel supporting turntable through the parcel throwing part, so that the parcel enters the parcel sorting and pushing component. The volume of the parcel is detected by the detection structure. According to the size of the parcel volume, the parcel supporting turntable is rotated to the corresponding parcel conveying part. At this time, the parcel to be sorted is pushed to the corresponding parcel conveying part by the parcel sorting and pushing component, and then transported to the next position by the corresponding parcel conveying part. The turntable type sorting structure can send parcels of different volumes to the corresponding transportation channels, eliminating the need for manual sorting, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the sorting efficiency, and having strong practicability.

[0018] 2. After the parcel enters the parcel installation sliding frame, during the rotation process, the rotating baffle can prevent the parcel from being thrown out of the parcel supporting turntable due to centrifugal force. During the pushing process, the parcel will contact the rotating baffle, and the rotating baffle will be opened, so as to be pushed to the parcel conveying part. The rotating baffle and the parcel installation sliding frame are connected by a rotating shaft and a torsion spring, which can realize automatic reset.

[0019] Other advantages, objectives and features of the utility model will be partially reflected by the following description, and partially will be understood by those skilled in the art through the research and practice of the utility model. Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] Figure 1 is the structural schematic diagram of the utility model.

[0021] Figure 2 is Figure 1 the cross-sectional schematic diagram at A-A in

[0022] In the figure: base 1, parcel supporting turntable 2, parcel throwing part 3, parcel sorting and pushing component 4, parcel conveying part 5, parcel installation sliding frame 6, parcel pushing part 7, parcel pushing plate 8, visual detection sensor 9, first linear driver 10, driving fixed seat 11, second linear driver 12, bracket 13, rotating baffle 14, logistics conveyor belt 15, anti-falling baffle 16, parcel input cylinder 17, feeding channel 18, flared cylinder 19. Detailed Embodiment

[0023] The following further explains the utility model with reference to the drawings.

[0024] Such as Figure 1 、 Figure 2As shown in the figure, a new type of logistics sorting robot includes a base 1. A circumferentially rotatable parcel supporting turntable 2 is provided on the base 1. Above the parcel supporting turntable 2 is a parcel throwing member 3. A parcel sorting and pushing assembly 4 capable of reciprocating linearly in the horizontal direction is provided on the parcel supporting turntable 2. A number of parcel conveying members 5 evenly distributed along the center point of the parcel supporting turntable 2 in an annular array are arranged outside the parcel supporting turntable 2. The positions of the parcel sorting and pushing assembly 4 and the parcel conveying members 5 correspond to each other.

[0025] In this embodiment, a motor is provided inside the base 1 to drive the parcel supporting turntable 2 to rotate. During use, the parcel to be sorted is thrown onto the parcel supporting turntable 2 through the parcel throwing member 3, so that the parcel enters the parcel sorting and pushing assembly 4. The volume of the parcel is detected by a detection structure. According to the size of the parcel volume, the parcel supporting turntable 2 is rotated to the corresponding parcel conveying member 5. At this time, the parcel to be sorted is pushed to the corresponding parcel conveying member 5 by the parcel sorting and pushing assembly 4, and then transported to the next position through the corresponding parcel conveying member 5. The turntable type sorting structure can send parcels of different volumes to the corresponding transportation channels, eliminating the need for manual sorting, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the sorting efficiency, and having strong practicability.

[0026] Combined with Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the parcel sorting and pushing assembly 4 includes a parcel installation sliding frame 6 provided on the parcel supporting turntable 2. The parcel installation sliding frame 6 can reciprocate linearly at one end close to or away from the parcel conveying member 5. A parcel pushing member 7 capable of reciprocating linearly in the horizontal direction is provided inside the parcel installation sliding frame 6. The parcel pushing member 7 is slidably matched with the inner side of the parcel installation sliding frame 6.

[0027] Specifically, after the parcel enters the parcel installation sliding frame 6, according to the size of the parcel volume, the parcel supporting turntable 2 is rotated to the corresponding parcel conveying member 5. At this time, the parcel to be sorted is pushed to the corresponding parcel conveying member 5 by the parcel pushing member 7, and then transported to the next position through the corresponding parcel conveying member 5. The turntable type sorting structure can send parcels of different volumes to the corresponding transportation channels, eliminating the need for manual sorting, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the sorting efficiency, and having strong practicability.

[0028] Combined with Figure 1 、 Figure 2 As shown in the figure, the parcel pushing member 7 includes a parcel pushing plate 8 provided inside the parcel installation sliding frame 6. The inner side surface of the parcel pushing plate 8 is arc-shaped. The parcel pushing plate 8 is slidably matched with the parcel installation sliding frame 6.

[0029] In this embodiment, after the package enters the package installation sliding frame 6, the package supporting turntable 2 is rotated to the corresponding package conveying member 5 according to the size of the package. At this time, the package to be sorted is pushed to the corresponding package conveying member 5 by the package pushing plate 8, and then transported to the next position through the corresponding package conveying member 5. The turntable type sorting structure can send packages of different volumes to the corresponding transportation channels without manual sorting, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the sorting efficiency, and having strong practicability. The package pushing plate 8 has enough stroke to smoothly transport the package to the package conveying member 5.

[0030] A visual detection sensor 9 is installed on the package installation sliding frame 6, and the visual detection sensor 9 is arranged staggeredly with the package pushing plate 8.

[0031] In this embodiment, the visual detection sensor 9 can detect the volume of the package, which is convenient for rotating the package supporting turntable 2 to the corresponding package conveying member 5. Those skilled in the art should understand that the visual detection sensor 9 is a prior art, and its internal structure and working principle are not the focus of this patent, so no further description will be given.

[0032] Combined with Figure 1 As shown, a first linear driver 10 is arranged in the package installation sliding frame 6, and the power shaft of the first linear driver 10 is connected to the package pushing plate 8.

[0033] In this embodiment, the package pushing plate 8 is driven by the first linear driver 10, and the degree of automation is relatively high. Those skilled in the art should understand that the first linear driver 10 can be a cylinder, an oil cylinder or a linear motor.

[0034] A driving fixed seat 11 is arranged on the package supporting turntable 2. A second linear driver 12 is arranged in the driving fixed seat 11. The power shaft of the second linear driver 12 is connected with a bracket 13, and the bracket 13 is connected with the package installation sliding frame 6.

[0035] In this embodiment, the driving fixed seat 11 is used to install and fix the second linear driver 12. The bracket 13 is connected with the package installation sliding frame 6. The package installation sliding frame 6 is driven to slide by the second linear driver 12, and the degree of automation is relatively high. Those skilled in the art should understand that the second linear driver 12 can be a cylinder, an oil cylinder or a linear motor.

[0036] Two rotating baffles 14 symmetrically arranged along the center line of the package installation sliding frame 6 are arranged on the package installation sliding frame 6. The rotating baffles 14 are connected with the package installation sliding frame 6 through a rotating shaft and a torsion spring.

[0037] In this embodiment, after the package enters the package installation sliding frame 6 and during the rotation process, the rotating baffle 14 can prevent the package from being thrown out of the package supporting turntable 2 due to centrifugal force. During the pushing process, the package will come into contact with the rotating baffle 14, and the rotating baffle 14 will be opened, so as to be pushed to the package conveyor 5. The rotating baffle 14 and the package installation sliding frame 6 are connected by a rotating shaft and a torsion spring, which can achieve automatic reset.

[0038] Combined with Figure 1-2 As shown, the package conveyor 5 includes a number of logistics conveyor belts 15 distributed outside the package supporting turntable 2, and anti-falling baffles 16 are provided on both sides of the logistics conveyor belts 15.

[0039] In this embodiment, the logistics conveyor belt 15 can automatically transport the packages pushed by the package pushing plate 8, and the anti-falling baffle 16 can prevent the packages from falling during transportation, with better safety.

[0040] Combined with Figure 2 As shown, the package throwing member 3 includes a package throwing cylinder 17 provided above the package supporting turntable 2. The package throwing cylinder 17 has a feeding channel 18, and a flared cylinder body 19 is provided at the top of the package throwing cylinder 17.

[0041] In this embodiment, during use, the package is put into the feeding channel 18 in the package throwing cylinder 17 through the flared cylinder body 19 and enters the package installation sliding frame 6, which is convenient for the next sorting and transportation.

[0042] The working principle of the present utility model is:

[0043] A motor is provided in the base 1 to drive the package supporting turntable 2 to rotate. During use, the package is put into the feeding channel 18 in the package throwing cylinder 17 through the flared cylinder body 19 and enters the package installation sliding frame 6, which is convenient for the next sorting and transportation. The volume of the package is detected by the visual detection sensor 9, and the package supporting turntable 2 is rotated to the corresponding logistics conveyor belt 15 according to the size of the package volume. At this time, the package to be sorted is pushed to the corresponding logistics conveyor belt 15 by the package pushing plate 8, and then transported to the next position through the corresponding logistics conveyor belt 15. The turntable type sorting structure can send packages of different volumes to the corresponding transportation channels, eliminating the need for manual sorting, greatly reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving the sorting efficiency, and having strong practicability.

[0044] After the package enters the package installation sliding frame 6 and during the rotation process, the rotating baffle 14 can prevent the package from being thrown out of the package supporting turntable 2 due to centrifugal force. During the pushing process, the package will come into contact with the rotating baffle 14, and the rotating baffle 14 will be opened, so as to be pushed to the logistics conveyor belt 15. The rotating baffle 14 and the package installation sliding frame 6 are connected by a rotating shaft and a torsion spring, which can achieve automatic reset.

[0045] The logistics conveyor belt 15 can automatically transport the packages pushed by the package pushing plate 8, and the anti-falling baffle 16 can prevent the packages from falling during transportation, with relatively good safety.

[0046] The specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative of the spirit of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art to which the present utility model pertains can make various modifications or supplements to the described specific embodiments or use similar ways for substitution, but will not deviate from the spirit of the present utility model.

[0047] Although terms such as base 1, package supporting turntable 2, package throwing member 3, package sorting and pushing assembly 4, package conveying member 5, package mounting sliding frame 6, package pushing member 7, package pushing plate 8, vision detection sensor 9, first linear driver 10, driving fixed seat 11, second linear driver 12, bracket 13, rotating baffle 14, logistics conveyor belt 15, anti-falling baffle 16, package input cylinder 17, feeding channel 18, flared cylinder body 19, etc. are used more frequently in this article, the possibility of using other terms is not excluded. The use of these terms is only to more conveniently describe and explain the essence of the present utility model, and interpreting them as any additional limitation is contrary to the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A new type of logistics sorting robot, including a base (1), characterized in that, A circumferentially rotatable package supporting turntable (2) is provided on the base (1). Above the package supporting turntable (2), there is a package throwing member (3). On the package supporting turntable (2), there is a package sorting and pushing assembly (4) that can reciprocate linearly in the horizontal direction. A number of package conveying members (5) are evenly distributed outside the package supporting turntable (2) and are arranged in an annular array around the center point of the package supporting turntable (2). The positions of the package sorting and pushing assembly (4) and the package conveying members (5) correspond to each other.

2. A novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The package sorting and pushing assembly (4) includes a package mounting sliding frame (6) provided on the package supporting turntable (2). The package mounting sliding frame (6) can reciprocate linearly towards or away from one end of the package conveying member (5). Inside the package mounting sliding frame (6), there is a package pushing member (7) that can reciprocate linearly in the horizontal direction. The package pushing member (7) is slidably engaged with the inner side of the package mounting sliding frame (6).

3. A novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The package pushing member (7) includes a package pushing plate (8) provided inside the package mounting sliding frame (6). The inner side surface of the package pushing plate (8) is arc-shaped. The package pushing plate (8) is slidably engaged with the package mounting sliding frame (6).

4. The novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 3, wherein, A vision detection sensor (9) is installed on the package mounting sliding frame (6). The vision detection sensor (9) and the package pushing plate (8) are arranged in an interleaved manner.

5. A novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, A first linear driver (10) is provided inside the package mounting sliding frame (6). The power shaft of the first linear driver (10) is connected to the package pushing plate (8).

6. The novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, A driving fixed seat (11) is provided on the package supporting turntable (2). Inside the driving fixed seat (11), there is a second linear driver (12). The power shaft of the second linear driver (12) is connected to a bracket (13). The bracket (13) is connected to the package mounting sliding frame (6).

7. A novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two rotating baffles (14) that are symmetric about the center line of the package mounting sliding frame (6) are provided on the package mounting sliding frame (6). The rotating baffles (14) and the package mounting sliding frame (6) are connected by a rotating shaft and a torsion spring.

8. A novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The package conveying member (5) includes a number of logistics conveyor belts (15) distributed outside the package supporting turntable (2). Anti-falling baffles (16) are provided on both sides of the logistics conveyor belt (15).

9. The novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, The package throwing member (3) includes a package input cylinder (17) provided above the package supporting turntable (2). Inside the package input cylinder (17), there is a feeding channel (18).

10. A novel logistics sorting robot according to claim 9, characterized in that, A flared cylinder body (19) is provided at the top of the package input cylinder (17).

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