Logistics package sorting robot device

Abstract

The utility model provides a logistics package sorting robot device. The logistics package sorting robot device comprises a robot, a flange assembly, a floating assembly and a suction cup assembly. The robot is connected with the flange assembly. The flange assembly is connected with the floating assembly; the floating assembly comprises a connecting plate and a plurality of elastic assemblies, and the elastic assemblies are fixedly arranged on the upper surface of the connecting plate and stretch out and draw back under the action of the flange assembly along with longitudinal movement of the robot; the suction cup assembly is fixedly arranged on the lower surface of the connecting plate and used for sucking logistics packages based on suction cups. According to the logistics package sorting robot device, sorting operation of logistics packages in different shapes can be achieved, and the sorting requirements of different logistics packages are met.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent robot, in particular to a logistics parcel sorting robot device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In recent years, the total amount of express delivery in the country is 180 billion pieces per year, about 3 million workers are engaged in express sorting work, the labor intensity is big, the personnel loss rate is high, and the logistics enterprise recruits workers with difficulty.

[0003] Usually, the logistics parcel is different, such as non-uniform paper box packaging material, non-uniform packaging style, great size difference, great weight difference, some metal parts in the parcel, great volume density difference of the parcel, and many special-shaped parts. Therefore, the diversification characteristics of the logistics parcel require high automation sorting for the logistics industry, which leads to great design difficulty and becomes the difficulty and key point of the logistics sorting industry.

[0004] The robot for logistics parcel sorting in the prior art has certain limitations. When the robot sorts workpieces, it can usually only use one clamp. Because the types of workpiece packaging are different, such as regular packaging workpieces, irregular packaging workpieces, soft packaging workpieces, hard packaging workpieces, etc. Some workpieces cannot be sorted by the existing clamp, resulting in low sorting efficiency and failing to meet the needs of actual applications. UTILITY MODEL CONTENTS

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a logistics parcel sorting robot device, which can realize the sorting operation of logistics parcels of different shapes and meet the sorting needs of different logistics parcels.

[0006] The utility model provides a logistics parcel sorting robot device, which comprises a robot, a flange assembly, a floating assembly and a suction cup assembly: the robot is connected with the flange assembly; the flange assembly is connected with the floating assembly; the floating assembly comprises a connecting plate, a connecting rod arranged one by one, an elastic assembly and a floating sleeve; the connecting rod comprises a hollow cavity, is arranged on the connecting plate and extends outward to both sides of the connecting plate at both ends; the floating sleeve is arranged above the connecting plate and is sleeved on the corresponding connecting rod; the elastic assembly is arranged in the floating sleeve and stretches and contracts under the action of the flange assembly with the longitudinal movement of the robot; the suction cup assembly comprises a vacuum suction cup corresponding to the connecting rod, the vacuum suction cup is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the corresponding connecting rod and communicates with the hollow cavity, and is used for adsorbing the logistics parcel.

[0007] In an embodiment of the utility model, the robot adopts a six-axis joint robot.

[0008] In an embodiment of the utility model, the flange assembly includes the upper flange and the lower flane that are matched, the upper flange is connected with the robot, and the lower flange is connected with the connecting plate.

[0009] In an embodiment of the utility model, the elastic component adopts a spring.

[0010] In an embodiment of the utility model, the floating sleeve is fixed on the connecting plate through the nuts on the upper and lower sides of the connecting plate.

[0011] In an embodiment of the utility model, the suction cup assembly further includes a three-way valve body, the three-way valve body is arranged at the top of the connecting rod, the bottom is closed and communicated with the hollow inner cavity, and a pipe joint is arranged on one side face; the pipe joint is used for connecting a vacuum power source.

[0012] In an embodiment of the utility model, the vacuum power source adopts a vacuum generator or a vacuum pump.

[0013] In an embodiment of the utility model, the other two side faces of the three-way valve body are respectively provided with a valve core and a silencer; the valve core is used for opening and closing the vacuum generated by the vacuum power source to the hollow inner cavity; and the silencer is used for eliminating the vacuum of the hollow inner cavity.

[0014] In an embodiment of the utility model, a force sensor is further included, the force sensor is arranged on the flange assembly, is used for acquiring the weight of the logistics package, and provides the weight to the robot to make the robot adjust the operation parameter.

[0015] In an embodiment of the utility model, an AI vision processing module is further included, the AI vision processing module is used for acquiring the position information of the logistics package according to the image of the logistics package, and sends the position information to the robot to make the robot adjust the operation parameter according to the position information.

[0016] As described above, the logistics package sorting robot device has the following beneficial effects:

[0017] (1) through the setting of the floating component, the suction cup assembly and the like, the sorting operation of logistics packages of different shapes and different materials can be realized, and the sorting requirements of different logistics packages are met;

[0018] (2) small logistics packages can be automatically sorted, and the sorting work efficiency of the logistics package is effectively improved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It shows the overall structure schematic diagram of the logistics package sorting robot device in an embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] Figure 2 A cross-sectional structure schematic view of the logistics parcel sorting robot device in an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0021] Figure 3 A local structure schematic view of the logistics parcel sorting robot device in an embodiment of the utility model is shown;

[0022] Figure 4 A structure schematic view of the three-way valve body in an embodiment of the utility model is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] The embodiments of the utility model are described below through specific concrete examples, and other advantages and effects of the utility model can be easily understood by those skilled in the art from the disclosure of the specification. The utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different concrete embodiments, and each detail in the specification can be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the utility model. It should be noted that the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other without conflict.

[0024] It should be noted that the drawings provided in the following embodiments only illustrate the basic concept of the utility model in a schematic manner, and only the components related to the utility model are shown in the drawings, not the number, shape and size of the components when actually implemented. The shape, number and proportion of each component in actual implementation can be changed arbitrarily, and the component layout pattern can also be more complex.

[0025] In addition, the description such as "first", "second" and the like in the present application is only for the purpose of description, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying the relative importance of the indicated technical features or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features limited by "first", "second" can explicitly or implicitly include at least one of the features. In addition, the technical solutions of each embodiment can be combined with each other, but it must be based on the realization of ordinary skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions appears contradictory or unachievable, it should be considered that the combination of technical solutions does not exist, and is not within the protection scope claimed by the present application.

[0026] The logistics parcel sorting robot device of the utility model can realize the sorting operation of different shapes of logistics parcels by setting the floating assembly and the suction cup assembly, effectively improves the sorting efficiency of logistics parcels, meets the sorting needs of different logistics parcels, and is very practical.

[0027] As Figures 1-3As shown, in an embodiment, the logistics parcel sorting robot device of the utility model comprises a robot 1, a flange assembly 2, a floating assembly 3 and a suction cup assembly 4.

[0028] The robot 1 is connected with the flange assembly 2, and is used for controlling the operation of the logistics parcel sorting robot.

[0029] The flange assembly 2 is connected with the floating assembly 3, and is used for realizing the connection between the robot 1 and the floating assembly 3, so that the floating assembly 3 follows the longitudinal movement of the robot 1 and performs expansion and contraction.

[0030] The floating assembly 3 comprises a connecting plate 31, a pair of connecting rods 32, an elastic assembly 33 and a floating sleeve 34. The connecting rod 32 comprises a hollow cavity, is arranged on the connecting plate 31 and extends outward at both ends of the connecting plate 31. The floating sleeve 34 is arranged above the connecting plate 31 and is sleeved on the corresponding connecting rod 32. The elastic assembly 33 is arranged in the floating sleeve 34 and performs expansion and contraction under the action of the flange assembly 2 with the longitudinal movement of the robot. In an embodiment, the flange assembly 2 comprises a matched upper flange 21 and a lower flange 22. The upper flange 21 is connected with the robot 1, and the lower flange 22 is connected with the connecting plate 31.

[0031] In an embodiment, the floating sleeve 34 is fixed on the connecting plate 31 through the fastening nuts 35 located on the upper and lower sides of the connecting plate. The elastic assembly 33 adopts a spring. When the robot 1 moves downward, the flange assembly 2 drives the spring to move downward, so as to realize spring compression; when the robot 1 moves upward, the flange assembly 2 stops driving the spring 2 to move downward, so as to realize spring reset.

[0032] The suction cup assembly 4 comprises a vacuum suction cup 41 corresponding to the connecting rod 32. The vacuum suction cup 41 is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the corresponding connecting rod 32 and communicates with the hollow cavity, and is used for adsorbing a logistics parcel 5. In an embodiment, the suction cup 41 adopts a vacuum suction cup. After the vacuum suction cup contacts the logistics parcel, a vacuum suction force is formed in the suction cup cavity. The vacuum suction force adsorbs the logistics parcel, so as to realize the grabbing and sorting of the logistics parcel. Through the vacuum suction cup grabbing mode of the utility model, different types and shapes of logistics parcels such as regular-shaped logistics parcels, irregular-shaped logistics parcels, soft logistics parcels and hard logistics parcels can be sorted, so as to meet different needs in actual application scenarios.

[0033] In an embodiment, the suction cup assembly 4 further comprises a three-way valve body 42. The three-way valve body 42 is arranged on the top of the connecting rod 32, the bottom of the three-way valve body 42 is communicated with the hollow inner cavity, and one side is provided with a pipe joint 421. The pipe joint 421 is used for connecting a vacuum power source. Preferably, the vacuum power source adopts a vacuum generator or a vacuum pump.

[0034] Further, the other two sides of the three-way valve body 42 are respectively provided with a valve core 422 and a silencer 423. The valve core 422 is used for opening and closing the vacuum generated by the vacuum power source to the hollow inner cavity. The silencer 423 is used for eliminating the vacuum of the hollow inner cavity. Among them, the valve core 422 is connected or blocked according to the use requirement. The vacuum pipeline connecting the vacuum suction cup and the vacuum source. When the vacuum pipeline is blocked, the vacuum suction cup 41 is communicated with the silencer 423 through the hollow inner cavity of the floating rod 32, the vacuum is eliminated, and the noise is reduced.

[0035] In an embodiment, the logistics parcel sorting robot device of the utility model further comprises a force sensor 6. The force sensor 6 is arranged on the flange assembly 2 and is used for acquiring the weight of the logistics parcel and providing the weight to the robot 1 to make the robot 1 adjust the operation parameter. For example, the robot 1 adjusts the operation speed according to the weight, so that the logistics parcel can accurately enter the conveying line.

[0036] In an embodiment, the logistics parcel sorting robot device of the utility model further comprises an AI vision processing module (not shown in the figure). The AI vision processing module is arranged on the robot 1 and is used for acquiring the position information of the logistics parcel according to the image of the logistics parcel and sending the position information to the robot 1 to make the robot adjust the operation parameter according to the position information. Specifically, the AI vision processing module acquires the position information of the logistics parcel by image acquisition and image analysis of the logistics parcel, and the robot 1 accurately positions and sorts the logistics parcel according to the position information. It should be noted that the AI vision processing module is a conventional functional module in the field, and the image acquisition and image analysis algorithm adopted by the AI vision processing module is not within the protection scope of the utility model.

[0037] In summary, the logistics parcel sorting robot device of the utility model can realize the sorting operation of logistics parcels of different shapes through the arrangement of the floating assembly and the suction cup assembly, meet the sorting requirements of different logistics parcels, and automatically sort small logistics parcels, thereby effectively improving the sorting efficiency of logistics parcels. Therefore, the utility model effectively overcomes the shortcomings of the prior art and has high industrial utilization value.

[0038] The above embodiments only exemplarily illustrate the principles and effects of the present application, and are not used to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can modify or change the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes completed by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical thought disclosed by the present application should be covered by the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. A logistics package sorting robot apparatus, characterized by, The device comprises a robot, a flange assembly, a floating assembly and a suction cup assembly. The robot is connected with the flange assembly. The flange assembly is connected with the floating assembly. The floating assembly comprises a connecting plate, a corresponding connecting rod, an elastic assembly and a floating sleeve; the connecting rod comprises a hollow inner cavity, and the connecting rod is arranged on the connecting plate and extends outward at both ends of the connecting plate; the floating sleeve is arranged above the connecting plate and is sleeved on the corresponding connecting rod; the elastic assembly is arranged in the floating sleeve and is stretched and contracted under the action of the flange assembly with the longitudinal movement of the robot; The suction cup assembly comprises a vacuum suction cup corresponding to the connecting rod, which is fixedly arranged at the lower end of the corresponding connecting rod and communicates with the hollow inner cavity, and is used for adsorbing the logistics package.

2. The logistics package sorting robot device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The robot adopts a six-axis joint robot.

3. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The flange assembly comprises a matched upper flange and a lower flange, the upper flange is connected with the robot, and the lower flange is connected with the connecting plate.

4. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that: The elastic assembly adopts a spring.

5. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that: The floating sleeve is fixed on the connecting plate through nuts located on the upper and lower sides of the connecting plate.

6. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: The suction cup assembly further comprises a three-way valve body, the three-way valve body is arranged at the top of the connecting rod, the bottom is closed and communicated with the hollow inner cavity, and a pipe joint is arranged on one side; the pipe joint is used for connecting a vacuum power source.

7. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The vacuum power source adopts a vacuum generator or a vacuum pump.

8. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 6, wherein: The other two sides of the three-way valve body are respectively provided with a valve core and a silencer; the valve core is used for opening and closing the vacuum generated by the vacuum power source to the hollow inner cavity; and the silencer is used for eliminating the vacuum of the hollow inner cavity.

9. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: Further comprising a force sensor, the force sensor is arranged on the flange assembly, used for acquiring the weight of the logistics package, and providing the weight to the robot to make the robot adjust the operating parameters.

10. The logistics package sorting robot apparatus according to claim 1, wherein: Further comprising an AI vision processing module, the AI vision processing module is used for acquiring the position information of the logistics package according to the image of the logistics package, and sending the position information to the robot to make the robot adjust the operating parameters according to the position information.

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