Luggage basket conveying system for unpacking inspection

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the field of security inspection equipment, and particularly relates to a luggage basket transmission system for unpacking inspection, which comprises a first transmission subsystem and a second transmission subsystem, the first transmission subsystem comprises a first conveyor belt channel and a second conveyor belt channel which are connected with the output end of an X-ray machine; the tail end of the second conveying belt channel is connected with the L-shaped unpacking table top, and an empty basket recycling position is arranged at the tail end of the first conveying belt channel. The second conveying subsystem comprises a third conveying belt channel, a fourth conveying belt channel and a fifth conveying belt channel, the third conveying belt channel is arranged under the first conveying belt channel, the fourth conveying belt channel is arranged under the second conveying belt channel, and the fifth conveying belt channel is arranged under the L-shaped unpacking table top; on one hand, the working efficiency of unpacking personnel is improved, and on the other hand, the user experience of passengers is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of security inspection equipment, and in particular relates to a luggage basket transmission system for unpacking and inspection. Background Art

[0002] During airport security checks, passengers' luggage often needs to be opened to inspect for prohibited items. Currently, most airport security checkpoints consist of an X-ray machine with two simple counters in front and back. Security personnel must review the X-ray images and verbally provide information to the baggage opener. Furthermore, baggage openers often have to manually move the baskets. Re-inspection baskets must be manually moved from behind the X-ray machine to the front, and empty baskets must also be manually moved to the start of the checkpoint.

[0003] Some automated basket return systems are already in use. However, they can sometimes present challenges. For example, bag openers are located far from security inspectors, hindering communication. They need to bend down to retrieve baskets from below when sorting them, and they also need to bend down to insert and push re-inspection baskets through the channel. The bag opening counter is small, making it difficult for passengers and bag openers to open and retrieve items. Empty baskets left behind are difficult to recycle. Utility Model Content

[0004] In response to the problems existing in the prior art, the present invention proposes a luggage basket transmission system for unpacking and inspection, the system comprising a first transmission subsystem and a second transmission subsystem, the first transmission subsystem comprising a first conveyor belt channel and a second conveyor belt channel connected to the output end of the X-ray machine, the end of the second conveyor belt channel being connected to the L-shaped unpacking table, an empty basket recovery position being provided at the end of the first conveyor belt channel, the transmission direction of the first conveyor belt channel being from the output end of the X-ray machine to the empty basket recovery position, the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt channel being from the output end of the X-ray machine to the L-shaped unpacking table; the second transmission subsystem comprising a third transmission belt channel Belt channel, a fourth conveyor belt channel and a fifth conveyor belt channel, the third conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the first conveyor belt channel and the transmission direction is opposite to the transmission direction of the first conveyor belt channel, the fourth conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the second conveyor belt channel and the transmission direction is opposite to the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt channel, the fifth conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the L-shaped unpacking table, one end of the fifth conveyor belt channel is perpendicular to and in contact with the end of the third conveyor belt channel, and the other end is provided with an empty basket preparation point for the unpacking table, and the transmission direction of the fifth conveyor belt channel is from the empty basket recovery position to the empty basket preparation point of the unpacking table.

[0005] Furthermore, the empty basket preparation point at the package opening station is provided with an induction radar for detecting whether there is a basket at the empty basket preparation point at the package opening station. When there is a basket at the empty basket preparation point at the package opening station, the fifth conveyor belt channel stops working.

[0006] Furthermore, the third conveyor belt channel is also provided with a pushing device. When the induction radar detects that there is no basket at the empty basket preparation point of the package opening table, the pushing device is used to push the empty basket on the third conveyor belt channel to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

[0007] Furthermore, the second transmission subsystem also includes an inclined conveyor belt channel, the lower end of the inclined conveyor belt channel is close to the third conveyor belt channel, and the higher end is close to the fifth conveyor belt channel, and the inclined conveyor belt channel corresponds to the position of the pushing device. The transmission direction of the inclined conveyor belt channel is from the pushing device to the fifth conveyor belt channel, and is used to transfer the empty baskets on the third conveyor belt channel pushed by the pushing device to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

[0008] Furthermore, a smooth inclined platform is provided at the end of the fourth conveyor belt channel, the highest edge of the smooth inclined platform is higher than the L-shaped unpacking table, the lowest edge is higher than the fourth conveyor belt channel, and the smooth inclined platform is parallel to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

[0009] Furthermore, the shorter end of the L-shaped package opening table is flush with the second conveyor belt channel, and the longer end of the L-shaped package opening table is flush with the end of the first conveyor belt channel.

[0010] Furthermore, the end of the first conveyor belt channel matches the input end of the X-ray machine, and the empty basket is transported to the input port of the X-ray machine through the first conveyor belt channel. Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0011] 1. This utility model shortens the standing distance between security inspectors and package inspectors, making it easier for staff to communicate in a timely manner;

[0012] 2. The utility model can recycle the luggage basket in time, improve the automation level of the security inspection process and reduce the workload of staff;

[0013] 3. The system of the utility model has clear movement lines for staff and passengers, which is convenient for staff and passengers to pick up and put away their luggage, thereby improving the efficiency of security inspection. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is an overall usage effect diagram of a luggage basket transmission system for bag opening and inspection according to the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a planar schematic diagram of a first transmission subsystem of a luggage basket transmission system for baggage unpacking and inspection according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a plan view of the second transmission subsystem of a luggage basket transmission system for baggage unpacking and inspection according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a left side view of a bag opening platform in a luggage basket transmission system for bag opening inspection according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a right side view of a bag opening platform in a luggage basket transmission system for bag opening inspection according to the present invention;

[0019] Among them, 1. First conveyor belt channel; 2. Second conveyor belt channel; 3. L-shaped unpacking table; 4. Empty basket recovery position; 5. Empty basket preparation point of unpacking table; 6. Smooth inclined platform; 7. Third conveyor belt channel; 8. Fourth conveyor belt channel; 9. Fifth conveyor belt channel; 10. Pushing device; 11. Area 1; 12. Area 2; 13. Area 3; 14. Area 4; 15. Inclined conveyor belt channel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0020] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0021] The utility model proposes a luggage basket transmission system for unpacking and inspection, which includes a first transmission subsystem and a second transmission subsystem. The first transmission subsystem includes a first conveyor belt channel 1 and a second conveyor belt channel 2 connected to the output end of the X-ray machine, the end of the second conveyor belt channel is connected to the L-shaped unpacking table 3, and an empty basket recovery position 4 is provided at the end of the first conveyor belt channel. The transmission direction of the first conveyor belt channel is from the output end of the X-ray machine to the empty basket recovery position, and the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt channel is from the output end of the X-ray machine to the L-shaped unpacking table; the second transmission subsystem includes a third conveyor belt channel The third conveyor belt channel is arranged below the first conveyor belt channel and its transmission direction is opposite to that of the first conveyor belt channel. The fourth conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the second conveyor belt channel and its transmission direction is opposite to that of the second conveyor belt channel. The fifth conveyor belt channel is arranged below the L-shaped unpacking table. One end of the fifth conveyor belt channel is perpendicular to and in contact with the end of the third conveyor belt channel, and the other end is provided with an empty basket preparation point 5 for the unpacking table. The transmission direction of the fifth conveyor belt channel is from the empty basket recovery position to the empty basket preparation point of the unpacking table.

[0022] In this embodiment, the first conveyor belt channel is used to transport the luggage baskets containing luggage that do not need re-inspection after diversion to the passengers. After the passengers take the luggage in them, the empty baskets continue to be transported until the empty baskets fall into the third conveyor belt channel; the second conveyor belt channel is used to transport the luggage baskets containing luggage that need re-inspection after diversion to the vicinity of the re-inspection staff; the third conveyor belt channel is used to transport the empty luggage baskets to the security check starting point; the fourth conveyor belt channel is used to transport the luggage that needs re-inspection to the security check starting point after the re-inspection staff has divided the luggage that needs re-inspection; the fifth conveyor belt channel is used to transport the luggage baskets on the third conveyor belt channel to the vicinity of the re-inspection staff under the action of the pushing device 10, so as to facilitate the re-inspection staff to take them when dividing the luggage.

[0023] In this embodiment, a baggage transport system for baggage inspection includes a first transport subsystem and a second transport subsystem. The first transport subsystem consists of two parts: standard baggage transport and baggage re-inspection. The second transport subsystem consists of baggage return, re-inspected baggage return, and re-inspection empty bag transport. In this embodiment, the first transport subsystem is responsible for transporting baggage from the X-ray machine to the re-inspection personnel or passengers, while the second transport subsystem is primarily responsible for return transport, including the return of empty bags and baggage requiring re-inspection. The following describes the movement of standard baggage and baggage requiring re-inspection, respectively.

[0024] (1) Movement of ordinary luggage

[0025] Ordinary baggage is transported along the conveyor belt of the first conveyor channel, which is responsible for transporting baggage from the X-ray machine to passengers. An empty basket recovery station is located at the end of the first conveyor channel, receiving empty baskets and transferring them downward to the third conveyor channel. The empty basket recovery station is connected to the first conveyor channel at its upper end and the third conveyor channel at its lower end. The third conveyor channel is used to transport empty baskets to passengers awaiting inspection and to the empty basket preparation station at the unpacking counter. A pushing device is installed at the junction of the third conveyor channel and the unpacking counter's empty basket conveyor. The pushing device is mounted to the side of the third conveyor channel and is used to push empty baskets from the third conveyor channel into the unpacking counter's empty basket conveyor. The pushing device's direction of movement is the same as the fifth conveyor's direction of transport. The pushing device receives a signal from the unpacking counter's empty basket preparation station whether there are any empty baskets. If there are no empty baskets, the third conveyor channel pauses the roller movement when the empty basket reaches the pushing device's position, allowing the pushing device to push the basket into the unpacking counter's empty basket conveyor.

[0026] (2) Movement of luggage for unpacking and re-inspection

[0027] The baskets that need to be unpacked and re-inspected are transported through the second conveyor belt channel, the front end of which is connected to an X-ray machine. When the luggage basket is marked as needing to be unpacked, it will be diverted from the first conveyor belt channel and enter the second conveyor belt channel; the place where the unpacker unpacks and inspects the luggage in the basket is the unpacking table top, which is an L-shaped structure as a whole. A computer screen is connected in front to display the information marked by the security inspector and the basket information, etc. The left side of the unpacking table top is slightly shorter than the empty basket conveyor channel of the unpacking table, so that the end of the empty basket conveyor channel of the unpacking table, that is, the empty basket preparation point of the unpacking table, is not covered, which is convenient for the unpacker to directly use the empty basket and the unpacking table. The right side of the face is connected to the second conveyor belt channel, and the luggage baskets that need to be unpacked are transmitted from this channel; at the end of the fifth conveyor belt channel, an empty basket preparation point for the unpacking station is set. The empty basket preparation point for the unpacking station is used to store empty baskets for use by the unpackers. When the luggage needs to be separated into baskets for re-inspection, the unpackers will take the empty baskets from here. When the basket is taken away, the empty basket preparation point for the unpacking station will send a signal to the third conveyor belt channel and the pushing device, notifying them to transmit an empty basket. As an optional embodiment, the fifth conveyor belt channel can start transmission work after the pushing device completes the pushing action, and stop working after the luggage basket is detected at the empty basket preparation point of the unpacking station.

[0028] In particular, a luggage basket sensing device is provided at the empty basket preparation point of the package unpacking station to sense whether there is a luggage basket at the empty basket preparation point of the package unpacking station, and to send a signal to the controller of the fifth conveyor belt channel to indicate whether there is an empty basket at present. When there is a basket at the empty basket preparation point of the package unpacking station, the fifth conveyor belt channel stops working.

[0029] A smooth inclined platform 6 connected to the entrance of the fourth conveyor channel is provided at a position parallel to the fifth conveyor channel. The package opener only needs to put the re-inspection basket on the top of the smooth inclined platform. Due to the smooth surface of the smooth inclined platform, the basket can naturally slide from the top of the smooth inclined platform to the entrance of the fourth conveyor channel at the end. The empty basket conveyor of the package opening platform is used to convey the empty basket to the empty basket preparation point of the package opening platform. When a basket is pushed in by the pushing device, the roller of the empty basket conveyor of the package opening platform rotates to convey it to the empty basket preparation point of the package opening platform; the fourth conveyor channel is used to return the luggage basket that needs to be re-inspected to the entrance of the X-ray machine. The fourth conveyor channel is open to the side of the smooth inclined platform at the re-inspection entrance, and can receive the luggage basket that slides down from the smooth inclined platform at any time.

[0030] In particular, the second transmission subsystem also includes an inclined conveyor belt channel 15, the lower end of the inclined conveyor belt channel is close to the third conveyor belt channel, and the higher end is close to the fifth conveyor belt channel, and the inclined conveyor belt channel corresponds to the position of the pushing device. The transmission direction of the inclined conveyor belt channel is from the pushing device to the fifth conveyor belt channel, and is used to transfer the empty baskets on the third conveyor belt channel pushed by the pushing device to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

[0031] This embodiment also provides a method for using a luggage basket transport system for baggage opening and inspection. This method clarifies the movement routes of baggage openers, security inspectors, and passengers, and specifically includes the following steps:

[0032] The baggage is manually diverted, that is, the baggage is divided into baggage baskets that do not require re-inspection and baggage baskets that require re-inspection. The baggage baskets that do not require re-inspection are placed in the first conveyor belt channel 1 of the present invention, and the baggage baskets that require re-inspection are placed in the second conveyor belt channel 2. As an optional embodiment, other automated detection equipment can also be connected to the system of the present invention, and a push rod is provided at the outlet of the detection equipment to push baggage baskets with detection problems into the second conveyor belt channel 2 and baggage baskets without problems into the first conveyor belt channel 1.

[0033] In this system, the staff includes normal security inspectors and re-inspection personnel. Normal security inspectors work in area 11 and divert luggage according to the scanning results of the X-ray machine; re-inspection personnel work in area 2 12 and re-inspect luggage that needs to be unpacked for inspection and separate the luggage that needs to be re-passed through the X-ray machine and send it back to the X-ray machine entrance through the fourth conveyor belt channel.

[0034] In this system, passengers have two baggage waiting areas. Passengers whose luggage does not require re-inspection claim their luggage in area three, 13. This area is separated from the L-shaped unpacking counter by a first conveyor belt channel. Passengers whose luggage requires re-inspection claim their luggage in area four, 14. This area is on one side of the L-shaped unpacking counter, and one side of the L-shaped unpacking counter is flush with the exit of the first conveyor belt channel.

[0035] If the luggage basket is a normal one that does not need to be opened for inspection, it will be transported directly through the first conveyor belt channel after coming out of the X-ray machine. The passenger will wait for the luggage basket to arrive at the end of the first conveyor belt channel. After taking their luggage from it, the empty basket will fall into the empty basket recovery position.

[0036] The empty basket descends into the empty basket recovery position and enters the third conveyor channel. As an optional embodiment, the baggage basket in the first conveyor channel of the first transport subsystem drops from the end of the first conveyor channel into the third conveyor channel of the second transport subsystem. If there is no basket at the empty basket preparation point at the bag opening station at this time, the pushing device will push an empty basket into the empty basket conveyor channel of the bag opening station. In other cases, the empty basket will pass through the third conveyor channel back to the security entrance for passengers to pick up.

[0037] If the luggage basket requires opening and inspection, it will enter the second conveyor belt channel after coming out of the X-ray machine. The baggage opener will wait for the luggage basket to arrive at the end of the second conveyor belt channel. According to the X-ray machine image displayed on the computer and the instructions of the security inspector, the baggage opener will open the bag and check for prohibited items on the baggage opening table. At the same time, passengers can cooperate and assist the baggage opener outside the baggage opening table to open the baggage for inspection.

[0038] If the baggage requires re-inspection, the baggage unpacker will separate the baggage and place the baggage baskets containing the separated baggage on the top of the smooth ramp at the re-inspection entrance. The baggage baskets will slide down and enter the fourth conveyor belt channel, from which they will return to the X-ray machine entrance for re-inspection. If necessary, the baggage unpacker can take an empty baggage basket from the empty basket preparation point at the baggage unpacking platform, repack the original baggage into the separate baskets, and then proceed with the re-inspection procedure as described above.

[0039] If the luggage does not need to be re-inspected after unpacking, the unpacker can push the empty basket directly from the unpacking table into the first conveyor belt channel or the empty basket recovery position after the passenger takes the luggage to achieve the basket recovery effect.

[0040] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the terms "coaxial", "bottom", "one end", "top", "middle", "the other end", "upper", "one side", "top", "inside", "outside", "front", "center", "both ends", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0041] In the present invention, unless otherwise clearly stipulated and limited, the terms "installation", "setting", "connection", "fixation", "rotation" and the like should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integrated connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. Unless otherwise clearly defined, ordinary technicians in this field can understand the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0042] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A luggage basket transmission system for unpacking and inspection, characterized in that: The system includes a first transmission subsystem and a second transmission subsystem. The first transmission subsystem includes a first conveyor belt channel and a second conveyor belt channel connected to the output end of the X-ray machine. The end of the second conveyor belt channel is connected to the L-shaped package opening table. An empty basket recovery position is provided at the end of the first conveyor belt channel. The transmission direction of the first conveyor belt channel is from the output end of the X-ray machine to the empty basket recovery position, and the transmission direction of the second conveyor belt channel is from the output end of the X-ray machine to the L-shaped package opening table. The second transmission subsystem includes a third conveyor belt channel, a fourth conveyor belt channel and a fifth conveyor belt channel. Channel, the third conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the first conveyor belt channel and its transmission direction is opposite to that of the first conveyor belt channel, the fourth conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the second conveyor belt channel and its transmission direction is opposite to that of the second conveyor belt channel, the fifth conveyor belt channel is arranged directly below the L-shaped unpacking table, one end of the fifth conveyor belt channel is perpendicular to and in contact with the end of the third conveyor belt channel, and the other end is provided with an empty basket preparation point for the unpacking table, and the transmission direction of the fifth conveyor belt channel is from the empty basket recovery position to the empty basket preparation point for the unpacking table.

2. A luggage basket transmission system for baggage opening inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The empty basket preparation point of the package opening station is provided with an induction radar for detecting whether there is a basket at the empty basket preparation point of the package opening station. When there is a basket at the empty basket preparation point of the package opening station, the fifth conveyor belt channel stops working.

3. A luggage basket transmission system for baggage opening inspection according to claim 2, characterized in that: The third conveyor belt channel is also provided with a pushing device. When the induction radar detects that there is no basket at the empty basket preparation point of the package opening table, the pushing device is used to push the empty basket on the third conveyor belt channel to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

4. A luggage basket transmission system for baggage opening inspection according to claim 3, characterized in that: The second transmission subsystem also includes an inclined conveyor belt channel, the lower end of the inclined conveyor belt channel is close to the third conveyor belt channel, and the higher end is close to the fifth conveyor belt channel, and the inclined conveyor belt channel corresponds to the position of the pushing device. The transmission direction of the inclined conveyor belt channel is from the pushing device to the fifth conveyor belt channel, and is used to transfer the empty baskets on the third conveyor belt channel pushed by the pushing device to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

5. The luggage basket transmission system for bag opening and inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: A smooth inclined platform is provided at the end of the fourth conveyor belt channel, the highest edge of the smooth inclined platform is higher than the L-shaped package opening table, the lowest edge is higher than the fourth conveyor belt channel, and the smooth inclined platform is parallel to the fifth conveyor belt channel.

6. The luggage basket transmission system for bag opening and inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shorter end of the L-shaped package opening table is flush with the second conveyor belt channel, and the longer end of the L-shaped package opening table is flush with the end of the first conveyor belt channel.

7. The luggage basket transmission system for baggage opening inspection according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end of the first conveyor belt channel matches the input end of the X-ray machine, and the empty basket is transported to the input port of the X-ray machine through the first conveyor belt channel.

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