Automatic sorting device

Abstract

The utility model relates to an automatic sorting device which comprises a support, the support comprises a bottom plate and stand columns at the two ends of the bottom plate, a turning plate is arranged on the support and located between the two stand columns, the two ends of the turning plate are rotatably arranged on the adjacent stand columns respectively, and a displacement driver is arranged below the turning plate. The output end of the displacement driver is hinged to a first hinge seat on the bottom face of the turning plate, a machine body of the displacement driver is hinged to a second hinge seat on the bottom plate, and storage grooves are further formed in the left side and the right side of the support respectively. The automatic sorting device is simple in structure, low in cost and high in sorting efficiency.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a sorting device, in particular to an automatic sorting device. Background Art

[0002] Workpieces often need to be sorted during the production process to distribute different types of products to the corresponding subsequent processing equipment. Currently, workpiece sorting mainly involves manual sorting by operators and automatic sorting by automated equipment. Manual sorting by operators is not only inefficient but also labor-intensive, which is not conducive to reducing product production costs. Therefore, an increasing number of manufacturers are implementing automated sorting of workpieces through automated equipment to improve sorting efficiency.

[0003] Existing automated sorting equipment mainly achieves automated sorting through robotic arms combined with detection methods such as artificial vision. However, the equipment that uses robotic arms for automated sorting has high initial deployment and subsequent maintenance costs. Some types of workpieces, such as pipes or bars, only distinguish between finished products and waste during sorting, and their sorting procedures are relatively simple. If robotic arms are still used for sorting, the overall cost will be high.

[0004] Chinese patent publication number "CN115156081A" discloses a bar sorting device that uses an acceleration mechanism to quickly sort pipes of different lengths. Although it eliminates the need for a robotic arm, it is mainly used for sorting pipes of different lengths. Its overall structure is also relatively complex, so it is not suitable for sorting finished and scrapped bars or pipes. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides an automated sorting device with simple structure, low cost and high sorting efficiency.

[0006] The automated sorting device of the present invention includes a bracket, which includes a base plate and columns at both ends of the base plate. A flip plate is provided on the bracket, which is located between the two columns, and the two ends of the flip plate are rotatably arranged on adjacent columns. A displacement driver is provided below the flip plate, the output end of the displacement driver is hinged to the first hinge seat on the bottom surface of the flip plate, and the body of the displacement driver is hinged to the second hinge seat on the base plate. Storage slots are also provided on the left and right sides of the bracket, respectively.

[0007] The advantage of this automated sorting device is that a flap is rotatably provided between the columns of its bracket, a displacement driver is provided under the flap, the output end of the displacement driver is hinged to the flap, the body of the displacement driver is hinged to the bottom plate, and storage slots are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the bracket.

[0008] This automated sorting device uses a displacement drive to flip the flap, enabling it to rotate forward and backward to sort workpieces. Compared to automated sorting devices that use robotic arms to sort workpieces, this device boasts a simpler structure and lower deployment and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the system utilizes rotating flaps to sort workpieces, resulting in higher sorting efficiency.

[0009] Furthermore, in the automated sorting device of the present invention, a receiving groove is provided on the side of the bottom plate.

[0010] The arrangement of the receiving groove facilitates the routing of cables and pipes, and the cables or pipes connected to the displacement driver can be arranged in the receiving groove.

[0011] Furthermore, in the automated sorting device of the present invention, the flip plate includes a plate body, side plates are respectively provided at both ends of the plate body, the outer surfaces of the side plates are connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is provided on an axle seat at the top of the column.

[0012] The arrangement of the side plates on both sides of the plate body, the rotating shaft and the shaft seat on the top of the column realizes the purpose of rotatably arranging the flap on the column.

[0013] Furthermore, in the automated sorting device of the present invention, the displacement driver is a cylinder, the cylinder body of which is hinged to the second hinge seat of the base, and the piston rod of which is hinged to the first hinge seat on the bottom surface of the flap.

[0014] The setting of the cylinder realizes the turning drive of the flap.

[0015] Furthermore, in the automated sorting device of the present invention, the two storage slots are respectively used to store finished products or waste products. The storage slot for storing finished products has an inclined slot body, and its slot body length is longer than that of the storage slot for storing waste products. The storage slot for storing waste products is a rectangular slot.

[0016] The storage slot for storing finished products is set as an inclined slot with a longer slot body, so that multiple workpieces can be arranged in sequence in the storage slot under the action of gravity.

[0017] Furthermore, the automated sorting device of the present invention further includes a conveyor belt assembly, which includes a plate chain conveyor belt, and the plate chain conveyor belt is arranged on one side of the turnover plate through a plurality of parallel U-shaped frames.

[0018] The arrangement of the plate chain conveyor achieves the purpose of transferring the workpieces to the turnover plate.

[0019] Furthermore, in the automatic sorting device of the present invention, the storage slots on one side of the flap are fixed obliquely on a plurality of U-shaped frames.

[0020] This arrangement achieves the purpose of arranging the storage slot for storing finished products at an angle, so that the finished products can be rolled down from the flap in sequence and arranged in the inclined storage slot.

[0021] Furthermore, in the automated sorting device of the present invention, a plurality of U-shaped positioning seats are provided on the surface of the chain plate of the plate chain conveyor belt, and the surface of the U-shaped positioning seats has arc grooves.

[0022] The arrangement of the U-shaped positioning seat with the arc groove realizes the positioning of the pipe or rod.

[0023] The above description is only an overview of the technical solution of the present invention. In order to more clearly understand the technical means of the present invention and implement it in accordance with the contents of the specification, the following embodiments of the present invention are described in detail. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 This is a front view of the automated sorting device in Example 1.

[0025] Figure 2 It is a side view of the automated sorting device in Example 1.

[0026] Figure 3 1 is a perspective view of the automated sorting device according to the first embodiment.

[0027] Figure 4 This is the coordination diagram of the bracket and flap.

[0028] Figure 5 This is another coordination diagram of the bracket and flap.

[0029] Figure 6 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the flip board.

[0030] Figure 7 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the bracket.

[0031] Figure 8 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the automated sorting device of Example 2.

[0032] Figure 9 It is a three-dimensional diagram of a plate chain conveyor belt.

[0033] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 A partial enlarged view of part A in the middle.

[0034] Figure 11 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the chain plate.

[0035] In the figure, the bracket 1, the base plate 2, the column 3, the flap 4, the displacement driver 5, the first hinge seat 6, the second hinge seat 7, the storage slot 8, the accommodating slot 9, the plate body 10, the side plate 11, the rotating shaft 12, the shaft seat 13, the plate chain conveyor belt 14, the U-shaped frame 15, the chain plate 16, and the U-shaped positioning seat 17. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0036] The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0037] Example 1: See Figures 1 to 7 The automated sorting device of this embodiment includes a bracket 1, which includes a base plate 2 and columns 3 at both ends of the base plate. A flip plate 4 is provided on the bracket, which is located between the two columns, and the two ends of the flip plate are rotatably arranged on adjacent columns. A displacement driver 5 is provided below the flip plate, and the output end of the displacement driver is hinged to a first hinge seat 6 on the bottom surface of the flip plate, and the body of the displacement driver is hinged to a second hinge seat 7 on the base plate. Storage slots 8 are also provided on the left and right sides of the bracket.

[0038] The automated sorting device has a flap rotatably provided between the uprights of its support, a displacement driver provided below the flap, an output end of the displacement driver hinged to the flap, a body of the displacement driver hinged to the base plate, and storage slots provided on the left and right sides of the support, respectively.

[0039] This automated sorting device uses a displacement drive to flip the flap, enabling it to rotate forward and backward to sort workpieces. Compared to automated sorting devices that use robotic arms to sort workpieces, this device boasts a simpler structure and lower deployment and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the system utilizes rotating flaps to sort workpieces, resulting in higher sorting efficiency.

[0040] During operation, workpieces are transported to the surface of the flap by a conveyor belt or other device. The control system controls the extension or contraction of the displacement actuator, depending on the type of workpiece, to flip the flap to one side or the other. After flipping, the workpiece on the flap slides down the flap under the influence of gravity and eventually falls into the corresponding storage slot.

[0041] From the above description, it can be seen that the overall structure of the automatic sorting device is very simple, and the sorting operation of the workpieces can be achieved by flipping the flap, and the sorting efficiency is also relatively high.

[0042] During operation, the system uses a visual system or other inspection tools to detect whether the workpiece is finished or scrapped, depending on the inspection requirements. After the inspection is completed, the system controls the rotation of the flap through a displacement drive to sort the workpiece.

[0043] The bracket is used to install components such as the flap and displacement driver, and includes a base plate with columns at both ends. The bottom ends of the columns are fixedly connected to the base plate, and the two ends of the flap are rotatably mounted on the top ends of the columns.

[0044] In order to facilitate the routing of cables and pipes, a receiving groove 9 may be provided on the side of the bottom plate for placing cables or pipes connected to the displacement drive.

[0045] The flap is used to carry the workpiece, which includes a plate body 10, with side plates 11 provided at both ends of the plate body. The outer surface of the side plate is connected to a rotating shaft 12, which is provided on a shaft seat 13 at the top of the column. The rotating shaft can be connected to the shaft seat through a bearing to reduce friction.

[0046] The displacement driver is used to drive the flip plate to rotate, thereby allowing the workpiece on the flip plate surface to slide down into the corresponding storage slot under the action of gravity.

[0047] In this embodiment, the displacement driver is preferably a cylinder, whose cylinder body is hinged to the second hinge seat of the base, and its piston rod is hinged to the first hinge seat on the bottom surface of the flap. The first hinge seat and the rotating shaft of the above-mentioned flap are not on the same axis, so that the cylinder can drive the flap to rotate, and the second hinge seat is arranged in the middle of the base.

[0048] The storage slot is used to store finished products or waste products. The storage slot for storing finished products has a longer and tilted slot body, so that multiple workpieces can be arranged in sequence in the storage slot under the action of gravity. The storage slot for storing waste products is a conventional rectangular slot.

[0049] Example 2: See Figure 8-11 This embodiment adds a conveyor belt assembly to the automated sorting device of the first embodiment. Specifically, the conveyor belt assembly includes a plate chain conveyor belt 14, which is mounted on one side of the flap via a plurality of parallel U-shaped frames 15, with its output end located at one end of the flap. A storage trough located on one side of the flap is fixed obliquely to the plurality of U-shaped frames.

[0050] The plate chain conveyor belt transfers the workpieces to the flap. During operation, the workpieces are transported by the plate chain conveyor belt to the flap surface. The flap is then driven by the displacement actuator to rotate, and the workpieces on the flap surface slide down into the corresponding storage slot under the action of gravity.

[0051] In order to achieve the positioning of the pipes or rods, the surface of the chain plate 16 of the plate chain conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of U-shaped positioning seats 17, and the surface of the U-shaped positioning seats has arc grooves for positioning the cylindrical pipes or rods.

[0052] The following is the specific working process of the automated sorting device.

[0053] The pipe or bar is first placed on the plate chain conveyor and positioned by the U-shaped positioning seat on its surface. Then the pipe or bar is transported by the plate chain conveyor to one end of the flap and rolls down the arc groove of the U-shaped positioning seat to the flap surface under the action of gravity.

[0054] At the same time, the control system sends corresponding control instructions to the displacement actuator based on whether the tube or bar is a finished product, causing it to rotate the flap to the corresponding side. Once the flap is in place, the tube or bar rolls down the flap's surface under gravity into the corresponding storage slot, completing the sorting process.

[0055] Although this automated sorting device is primarily used for sorting tubes or bars, operators can apply it to sorting other types of workpieces by simply making simple modifications to the workpiece positioning base.

[0056] While this automated sorting system is primarily used for sorting finished products and scrap, with appropriate modifications, it can be applied to any type and number of sorting operations. Specifically, the control system can detect multiple workpiece types through a vision system or corresponding inspection equipment. During sorting, the corresponding storage slot moves on one side of the flap via a displacement or transfer device to receive the corresponding workpiece type, thereby enabling the sorting of multiple workpiece types.

[0057] Preferably, a receiving groove is provided on the side of the bottom plate.

[0058] The arrangement of the receiving groove facilitates the routing of cables and pipes, and the cables or pipes connected to the displacement driver can be arranged in the receiving groove.

[0059] Preferably, the flap includes a plate body, with side plates respectively provided at both ends of the plate body, the outer surfaces of the side plates are connected to a rotating shaft, and the rotating shaft is provided on an axle seat at the top of the column.

[0060] The arrangement of the side plates on both sides of the plate body, the rotating shaft and the shaft seat on the top of the column realizes the purpose of rotatably arranging the flap on the column.

[0061] Preferably, the displacement driver is a cylinder, the cylinder body of which is hinged to the second hinge seat of the base, and the piston rod of which is hinged to the first hinge seat on the bottom surface of the flap.

[0062] The setting of the cylinder realizes the turning drive of the flap.

[0063] Preferably, the two storage slots are used to store finished products or waste products respectively. The storage slot for storing finished products has an inclined slot body and is longer than the storage slot for storing waste products. The storage slot for storing waste products is a rectangular slot.

[0064] The storage slot for storing finished products is set as an inclined slot with a longer slot body, so that multiple workpieces can be arranged in sequence in the storage slot under the action of gravity.

[0065] Preferably, a conveyor belt assembly is further included, which includes a plate chain conveyor belt, and the plate chain conveyor belt is arranged on one side of the flap through a plurality of parallel U-shaped frames.

[0066] The arrangement of the plate chain conveyor achieves the purpose of transferring the workpieces to the turnover plate.

[0067] Preferably, the storage slots on one side of the flap are fixed obliquely on a plurality of U-shaped frames.

[0068] This arrangement achieves the purpose of arranging the storage slot for storing finished products at an angle, so that the finished products can be rolled down from the flap in sequence and arranged in the inclined storage slot.

[0069] Preferably, the surface of the chain plate of the plate chain conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of U-shaped positioning seats, and the surface of the U-shaped positioning seats has arc grooves.

[0070] The arrangement of the U-shaped positioning seat with the arc groove realizes the positioning of the pipe or rod.

[0071] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention, which is used to assist those skilled in the art to implement the corresponding technical solution, and is not used to limit the scope of protection of the present invention, which is defined by the appended claims. It should be pointed out that for those of ordinary skill in the art, a number of equivalent improvements and variations can be made based on the technical solution of the present invention, and these improvements and variations should also be regarded as within the scope of protection of the present invention. At the same time, it should be understood that although this specification is described in accordance with the above-mentioned embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative method of the specification is only for the sake of clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions of each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An automated sorting device, comprising a bracket (1), the bracket comprising a base plate (2) and columns (3) at both ends of the base plate, characterized in that: A flap (4) is provided on the bracket, the flap is located between the two columns, and the two ends of the flap are rotatably arranged on the adjacent columns, a displacement driver (5) is provided below the flap, the output end of the displacement driver is hinged to a first hinge seat (6) on the bottom surface of the flap, and the body of the displacement driver is hinged to a second hinge seat (7) on the bottom plate, and storage slots (8) are also provided on the left and right sides of the bracket.

2. The automated sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side surface of the bottom plate is provided with an accommodating groove.

3. The automated sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flap comprises a plate body, both ends of which are provided with side plates respectively, the outer surfaces of the side plates are connected with rotating shafts, and the rotating shafts are provided on the shaft seats at the tops of the columns.

4. The automated sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The displacement driver is a cylinder, the cylinder body of which is hinged on the second hinge seat of the base, and the piston rod of which is hinged on the first hinge seat of the bottom surface of the flap.

5. The automated sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two storage slots are used to store finished products or waste products respectively. The storage slot for storing finished products has an inclined slot body and is longer than the storage slot for storing waste products. The storage slot for storing waste products is a rectangular slot.

6. The automated sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a conveyor belt assembly, which includes a plate chain conveyor belt. The plate chain conveyor belt is arranged on one side of the turnover plate through a plurality of parallel U-shaped frames.

7. The automated sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The storage slots on one side of the flap are fixed obliquely on a plurality of U-shaped frames.

8. The automated sorting device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The surface of the chain plate of the plate chain conveyor belt is provided with a plurality of U-shaped positioning seats, and the surface of the U-shaped positioning seats has arc grooves.

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