Parcel conveying equipment and sorting system

Abstract

The utility model relates to parcel conveying equipment and a sorting system.The parcel conveying equipment comprises a mounting base, a conveying belt, a first power mechanism and a second power mechanism, the conveying belt is arranged on the mounting base and used for conveying parcels to move in the first direction, and the direction perpendicular to the first direction is set as the second direction; the conveying belt is provided with a first conveying area and a second conveying area at intervals in the second direction, and the conveying belt is provided with a middle area between the first conveying area and the second conveying area. The first power mechanism is arranged on the conveying belt and located in the first conveying area, and the first power mechanism is used for conveying the parcels located in the first conveying area to the middle area; the second power mechanism is arranged on the conveying belt and located in the second conveying area. The second power mechanism is used for conveying the parcels located in the second conveying area to the middle area. Compared with the prior art, the parcel conveying equipment has the advantages that the parcels cannot swing back and forth between the first conveying area and the second conveying area by arranging the middle area, and the parcels cannot be damaged.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of logistics, and in particular to a parcel conveying equipment and sorting system. Background Art

[0002] Sorting systems can sort packages to different destinations or types into different sorting slots. In traditional technology, two sets of inclined roller modules are usually used as conveying equipment so that packages scattered on the conveying equipment can move to the middle of the conveying equipment during the conveying process, which makes it easier to sort the packages in the middle of the conveying equipment into different sorting slots later. However, because some heavy packages have a lot of inertia when moving to the middle of the conveying equipment, they will move from one set of roller modules to another set of roller modules. This back and forth causes the packages to swing left and right on the conveying equipment and be damaged. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a package conveying equipment and sorting system to address the problem that packages swing left and right on the conveyor belt in traditional technologies, which makes the packages easily damaged.

[0004] The technical solution is as follows:

[0005] One embodiment provides a parcel conveying device, comprising:

[0006] Mounting base;

[0007] A conveyor belt is provided on the mounting base and used to transport packages along a first direction. A second direction is provided perpendicular to the first direction. The conveyor belt is provided with a first conveying area and a second conveying area at intervals along the second direction. A central area is provided between the first conveying area and the second conveying area.

[0008] A first power mechanism, disposed on the conveyor belt and located in the first conveying area, is used to convey packages located in the first conveying area to the central area; and

[0009] The second power mechanism is disposed on the conveyor belt and located in the second conveying area. The second power mechanism is used to convey packages located in the second conveying area to the central area.

[0010] In the aforementioned parcel conveying equipment, unsorted parcels are scattered on the conveyor belt mounted on the mounting base. As the conveyor belt conveys these parcels along a first direction, parcels scattered in the first conveying area of ​​the conveyor belt move to the central area of ​​the conveyor belt under the action of the first power mechanism, and parcels scattered in the second conveying area of ​​the conveyor belt move to the central area of ​​the conveyor belt under the action of the second power mechanism. Due to the existence of the central area, parcels in the first conveying area will move and stay in the central area without moving to the second conveying area, and parcels in the second conveying area will move and stay in the central area without moving to the first conveying area, preventing parcels from swinging back and forth between the first and second conveying areas. Compared with conventional technology, the aforementioned parcel conveying equipment, by setting the central area, prevents parcels from swinging back and forth between the first and second conveying areas, ensuring that the parcels are not damaged.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first power mechanism includes at least two first conveying modules, all of which are arranged parallel to and spaced apart along the first direction; the second power mechanism includes at least two second conveying modules, all of which are arranged parallel to and spaced apart along the first direction.

[0012] In one embodiment, the first conveying module includes at least two first rotating columns, each capable of rotating about its own axis, and the axes of all the first rotating columns are parallel to the first direction and spaced apart along the second direction. The second conveying module includes at least two second rotating columns, each capable of rotating about its own axis, and the axes of all the second rotating columns are parallel to the first direction and spaced apart along the second direction.

[0013] In one embodiment, the package conveying device further includes at least two first friction rollers and at least two second friction rollers, all of the first friction rollers and all of the second friction rollers being located on the side of the conveyor belt away from the package. The mounting base has opposing first and second sides along the second direction. One end of all the first friction rollers is rotatably disposed on the first side and spaced apart along the first direction. The axis of all the first friction rollers forms a first angle with the first direction, the first angle being less than 90°. The sidewall of the first friction roller abuts against the sidewall of the first rotating column. One end of all the second friction rollers is rotatably disposed on the second side and spaced apart along the first direction. The axis of all the second friction rollers forms a second angle with the first direction, the second angle being less than 90°. The sidewall of the second friction roller abuts against the sidewall of the second rotating column.

[0014] In one embodiment, the package conveying device further includes a support mechanism disposed on the mounting base and capable of abutting the side of the central region away from the package, wherein the end of the first friction roller away from the first side and the end of the second friction roller away from the second side are rotatably disposed on the support mechanism.

[0015] In one embodiment, the support mechanism includes a support base and a wear-resistant strip. The support base is disposed on the mounting base. The end of the first friction roller away from the first side and the end of the second friction roller away from the second side are rotatably disposed on the support base. The wear-resistant strip is disposed on the support base and extends along the first direction. The wear-resistant strip can abut against the side of the central area away from the wrapping.

[0016] In one embodiment, the conveyor belt has at least four first mounting ports and at least four second mounting ports. The first mounting ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first rotating columns, and the opposite ends of the first rotating columns are respectively located on the opposite two side walls of the first mounting ports. The second mounting ports are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second rotating columns, and the opposite ends of the second rotating columns are respectively located on the opposite two side walls of the second mounting ports.

[0017] In one embodiment, the package conveying device further includes a drive mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to rotate along the first direction.

[0018] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a first driving roller, a second driving roller, and a driving member. The first driving roller and the second driving roller are parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other along the first direction on the mounting base. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the first driving roller and the second driving roller. The driving member is disposed on the mounting base and is drivenly connected to at least one of the first driving roller and the second driving roller.

[0019] Another embodiment provides a sorting system that includes the package conveying equipment as described above. Attached Figure Description

[0020] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a top view of a parcel conveying device according to an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of a parcel conveying device.

[0023] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the CC section.

[0024] Attached image annotations:

[0025] 100, Mounting base; 110, First side; 120, Second side; 200, Conveyor belt; 210, First conveying area; 220, Second conveying area; 230, Central area; 240, Chain plate module; 251, First mounting port; 252, Second mounting port; 300, First power mechanism; 310, First conveying module; 311, First rotating column; 400, Second power mechanism; 410, Second conveying module; 411, Second rotating column; 510, First friction roller; 520, Second friction roller; 530, Interval area; 600, Support mechanism; 610, Support base; 620, Wear-resistant strip. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0027] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0028] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0029] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0030] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0031] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0032] Please see Figures 1 to 2 One embodiment of this application provides a parcel conveying device, wherein a conveyor belt 200 is disposed on a mounting base 100 and is used to convey parcels along a first direction (i.e., Figure 1 Move the direction indicated by arrow A in the diagram, and set the direction perpendicular to the first direction as the second direction (i.e., Figure 1(As indicated by arrow B in the diagram), the conveyor belt 200 is provided with a first conveying area 210 and a second conveying area 220 at intervals along the second direction, and a central area 230 is provided between the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220; a first power mechanism 300 is provided on the conveyor belt 200 and located in the first conveying area 210, and the first power mechanism 300 is used to convey packages located in the first conveying area 210 to the central area 230; a second power mechanism 400 is provided on the conveyor belt 200 and located in the second conveying area 220, and the second power mechanism 400 is used to convey packages located in the second conveying area 220 to the central area 230.

[0033] In the aforementioned parcel conveying equipment, unsorted parcels are conveyed to the conveyor belt 200 on the mounting base 100. When the conveyor belt 200 conveys these parcels along a first direction, parcels located in the first conveying area 210 of the conveyor belt 200 move to the central area 230 of the conveyor belt 200 under the action of the first power mechanism 300, and parcels located in the second conveying area 220 of the conveyor belt 200 move to the central area 230 of the conveyor belt 200 under the action of the second power mechanism 400. Due to the existence of the central area 230, parcels in the first conveying area 210 will move and stay in the central area 230 and will not move to the second conveying area 220, and parcels in the second conveying area 220 will move and stay in the central area 230 and will not move to the first conveying area 210, thus preventing parcels from swinging back and forth between the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220. Compared with conventional technology, the aforementioned parcel conveying equipment, by setting the central area 230, ensures that parcels will not swing back and forth between the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220, thus ensuring that parcels are not damaged.

[0034] In one embodiment, after the package in the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220 moves to the central area 230, it will generate friction with the conveyor belt 200. This friction will counteract the inertial force of the package, so that the package can stop in the central area 230, preventing the package from swinging back and forth between the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220 and ensuring that the package will not be damaged.

[0035] To explain, before the packages are sorted, they are first scattered on the upstream section of conveyor belt 200 (this upstream section is located at...). Figure 1 The lower part (not shown in the figure), the downstream section of conveyor belt 200 (the upstream section is located at...) Figure 1The upper part (not shown in the figure) is usually equipped with different sorting slots for sorting packages to different destinations. The conveyor belt 200 transports packages from the upstream section to the downstream section and sorts the packages to different sorting slots through the sorting mechanism. However, since the working coverage area of ​​the sorting mechanism is limited, it is not possible to effectively sort packages scattered throughout the conveyor belt 200. In order to prevent packages from being missed, it is necessary to center the packages scattered throughout the conveyor belt 200 to the middle of the conveyor belt 200 so that the sorting mechanism of the downstream section of the conveyor belt 200 can effectively sort the packages centered to the middle of the conveyor belt 200.

[0036] Specifically, in this embodiment, the first direction is the length direction of the conveyor belt 200, which is also the package conveying direction. The first conveying area 210, the second conveying area 220, and the central area 230 all extend along the first direction. Before the packages are sorted, they will first be scattered at any position in the first conveying area 210, the second conveying area 220, and the central area 230. Packages scattered in the first conveying area 210 will move to the central area 230 under the action of the first power mechanism 300, and packages scattered in the second conveying area 220 will... Under the action of the second power mechanism 400, the package moves to the central area 230. In this way, the sorting mechanism downstream of the conveyor belt 200 can effectively sort all the packages that have moved to the central area 230, preventing any missed packages. During the process of the package moving to the central area 230, it will rub against the central area 230 of the conveyor belt 200, thereby stopping the package in the central area 230 and preventing the package from jumping back and forth between the first conveyor area 210 and the second conveyor area 220, thus improving the stability and safety of the package during transportation.

[0037] Furthermore, the width of the central area 230 (i.e., the width of the central area 230 along the second direction) should be flexibly adjusted according to the size and weight of the packages that the current conveyor belt 200 needs to transport. For example, if the size and weight of the packages that the current conveyor belt 200 needs to transport are large, the width of the central area 230 should be set wider in order to allow the packages to stop in the central area 230. On the other hand, if the size and weight of the packages that the current conveyor belt 200 needs to transport are small, the width of the central area 230 can be appropriately reduced to save space. This will not be elaborated further here.

[0038] In one embodiment, the central region 230 is also provided with an anti-slip part, which can increase the friction between the package and the package and prevent the package from failing to stop in the central region 230 due to insufficient friction between the package and the central region 230.

[0039] For example, the anti-slip part can be anti-slip stripes set in the central area 230, or an anti-slip layer with anti-slip function, etc., without specific limitations here.

[0040] Furthermore, in conventional technology, when a package on the conveyor belt 200 is moved to the middle of the conveyor belt 200 by the roller module, the package located in the middle of the conveyor belt 200 will interfere with the roller modules on both sides, and the roller modules on both sides will rub against the package located in the middle of the conveyor belt 200, causing the package to shake. In this embodiment, due to the existence of the central region 230, the package located in the central region 230 will not interfere with the first power mechanism 300 located in the first conveying region 210 and the second power mechanism 400 located in the second conveying region 220, thereby preventing the package from shaking and improving the stability of the package during transportation.

[0041] Furthermore, the swaying of packages on the conveyor belt 200 can cause them to fail to fall accurately into the corresponding sorting slots, resulting in missorting or backflow. Traditionally, this is addressed by widening the sorting slots, which not only occupies more space but also increases manufacturing costs. In this embodiment, the stability of the packages during transport is ensured, preventing swaying and avoiding missorting or backflow caused by packages failing to fall accurately into the corresponding sorting slots. The width of the sorting slots can be set narrower, reducing the length of the overall sorting line occupied by each slot. This allows for an increase in the number of sorting slots on the same length of sorting line, improving sorting efficiency and reducing space occupancy and overall manufacturing costs.

[0042] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment, the first power mechanism 300 includes at least two first conveying modules 310, all of which are parallel and spaced apart along a first direction; the second power mechanism 400 includes at least two second conveying modules 410, all of which are parallel and spaced apart along a first direction.

[0043] At least two first conveying modules 310 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart in the first conveying area 210, thereby improving the conveying effect of packages scattered in the first conveying area 210 and preventing packages from being left in the first conveying area 210; at least two second conveying modules 410 are arranged in parallel and spaced apart in the second conveying area 220, thereby improving the conveying effect of packages scattered in the second conveying area 220 and preventing packages from being left in the second conveying area 220.

[0044] Specifically, when a package falls onto any of the first conveying modules 310, the first conveying module 310 will transport the package to the central area 230. Therefore, by setting at least two first conveying modules 310 parallel and spaced apart in the first conveying area 210, packages at the positions corresponding to at least two first conveying modules 310 in the first conveying area 210 can be conveyed, preventing packages from being missed. The second conveying module 410 is similar to the first conveying module 310, and will not be described in detail here.

[0045] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In a preferred embodiment, the conveyor belt 200 is a chain plate type conveyor belt 200, which is assembled from multiple chain plate modules 240. The first conveying module 310 is connected to the chain plate module 240 in a one-to-one correspondence and is disposed on one side of the chain plate module 240 so that the first conveying module 310 covers the first conveying area 210 to transport packages scattered in various parts of the first conveying area 210 to the central area 230. The second conveying module 410 is similar to the first conveying module 310, and will not be described in detail here.

[0046] Optionally, the first conveying module 310 can be a roller conveyor for transporting packages disposed in the first conveying area 210, with the extension direction of the roller conveyor parallel to the second direction; the first conveying module 310 can also be a robotic arm disposed in the first conveying area 210 for pushing packages to move, etc., as long as it can transport packages in the first conveying area 210 to the central area 230, no specific limitation is made here. The second conveying module 410 is similar to the first conveying module 310, and will not be described in detail here.

[0047] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment, the first conveying module 310 includes at least two first rotating columns 311, each capable of rotating about its own axis. The axes of all the first rotating columns 311 are parallel to a first direction and spaced apart along a second direction. The second conveying module 410 includes at least two second rotating columns 411, each capable of rotating about its own axis. The axes of all the second rotating columns 411 are parallel to the first direction and spaced apart along a second direction.

[0048] At least two first rotating columns 311 in the first conveying module 310 rotate to convey the package from the first conveying area 210 to the central area 230; at least two second rotating columns 411 in the second conveying module 410 rotate to convey the package from the second conveying area 220 to the central area 230. The package is transported and centered by the rotation of at least two first rotating columns 311 and at least two second rotating columns 411. The process is smooth and stable to prevent damage to the package.

[0049] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 2Multiple first rotating columns 311 are arranged in the first conveying area 210 and can fill the first conveying area 210 to convey and center packages scattered in the first conveying area 210 to prevent omissions; the arrangement of the second rotating columns 411 is similar to that of the first rotating columns 311, and will not be described again here.

[0050] In one embodiment, the first conveying module 310 further includes a first driving unit, which has at least two units and is configured to correspond one-to-one with the first rotating column 311. The first driving unit is used to drive the first rotating column 311 to rotate. The second conveying module 410 further includes a second driving unit, which has at least two units and is configured to correspond one-to-one with the second rotating column 411. The second driving unit is used to drive the second rotating column 411 to rotate.

[0051] Specifically, the first drive unit and the second drive unit can be drive motors, etc., which will not be elaborated here.

[0052] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the package conveying device further includes at least two first friction rollers 510 and at least two second friction rollers 520. All the first friction rollers 510 and all the second friction rollers 520 are located on the side of the conveyor belt 200 away from the package. The mounting base 100 has opposing first sides 110 and second sides 120 along a second direction. One end of all the first friction rollers 510 is rotatably disposed on the first side 110 and spaced apart along the first direction. The axes of all the first friction rollers 510 form a first angle with the first direction (i.e., Figure 2 In the first direction, the included angle (D) is less than 90°. The sidewall of the first friction roller 510 abuts against the sidewall of the first rotating column 311. One end of all the second friction rollers 520 is rotatably disposed on the second side 120 and spaced apart along the first direction. The axis of all the second friction rollers 520 forms a second included angle with the first direction (i.e., D). Figure 2 (E included angle), the second included angle is less than 90°, and the side wall of the second friction roller 520 abuts against the side wall of the second rotating column 411.

[0053] When the conveyor belt 200 transports a package in the first direction, the first rotating column 311 also moves in the first direction. The side wall of the first friction roller 510 on the side of the conveyor belt 200 away from the package will abut against the side wall of the first rotating column 311 and generate friction. During this process, since the axis of the first friction roller 510 and the axis of the first rotating column 311 are set at a first angle, the first rotating column 311 can rotate and drive the package abutting against the first rotating column 311 to move. Similarly, when the conveyor belt 200 transports a package in the first direction, the second rotating column 411 also moves in the first direction. The side wall of the second friction roller 520 on the side of the conveyor belt 200 away from the package will abut against the side wall of the second rotating column 411 and generate friction. During this process, since the axis of the second friction roller 520 and the axis of the second rotating column 411 are set at a second angle, the second rotating column 411 can rotate and drive the package abutting against the second rotating column 411 to move.

[0054] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 One end of the first friction roller 510 is located on the first side 110, and the axis of the first friction roller 510 is inclined in the first direction. Thus, an acute angle (i.e., the first included angle) can be formed between the axis of the first friction roller 510 and the axis of the first rotating column 311. At this time, when the first rotating column 311 moves along the first direction (i.e., the direction parallel to the axis of the first rotating column 311) under the drive of the conveyor belt 200, the first rotating column 311 can rotate along its own axis under the action of friction with the first friction roller 510, thereby driving the wrapping of the first conveying area 210 to move to the central area 230. The second friction roller 520 is similar to the first friction roller 510, and will not be described in detail here.

[0055] Furthermore, taking the first friction roller 510 and the first rotating column 311 as an example, the first included angle should be maintained in the range of approximately 45° to 60°. The larger this included angle is, the smaller the frictional force of the first friction roller 510 on the first rotating column 311, and correspondingly, the lower the rotational speed of the first rotating column 311, and the smaller the central force on the package. In specific implementation, the equipment can be run first and tested to obtain a suitable size of the first included angle in order to reduce the probability of package breakage. The second friction roller 520 is similar to the second rotating column 411, and will not be described in detail here.

[0056] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, there is a gap region 530 between the first friction roller 510 disposed on the first side 110 and the second friction roller 520 disposed on the second side 120, and the area on the conveyor belt 200 corresponding to the gap region 530 is the central region 230.

[0057] Furthermore, to facilitate the subsequent sorting process of packages downstream of the conveyor belt 200, a third rotating column is provided in the central area 230. Multiple third rotating columns are provided and spaced apart along the first direction and / or the second direction. The axial direction of the third rotating column is parallel to the first direction. The central area 230 where the third rotating column is located corresponds to the interval area 530 between the first friction roller 510 and the second friction roller 520. Therefore, the third rotating column will not be subjected to frictional force from the first friction roller 510 or the second friction roller 520 and will not rotate. The third rotating column is only used to facilitate the sorting of packages in the central area 230.

[0058] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the package conveying device further includes a support mechanism 600, which is disposed on the mounting base 100 and can abut against the side of the central region 230 away from the package. The end of the first friction roller 510 away from the first side 110 and the end of the second friction roller 520 away from the second side 120 are both rotatably disposed on the support mechanism 600.

[0059] The support mechanism 600 can abut and support the side of the central area 230 away from the package, preventing the central area 230 from deforming due to the downward pressure of the package. In addition, the end of the first friction roller 510 away from the first side 110 and the end of the second friction roller 520 away from the second side 120 are both provided in the support mechanism 600 to improve the installation strength of the first friction roller 510 and the second friction roller 520 on the mounting base 100 and improve the overall reliability of the equipment.

[0060] Specifically, please refer to Figures 1 to 3 The support mechanism 600 is disposed in the interval region 530 formed between the first friction roller 510 and the second friction roller 520.

[0061] Please see Figures 1 to 3 In one embodiment, the support mechanism 600 includes a support base 610 and a wear-resistant strip 620. The support base 610 is disposed on the mounting base 100. The end of the first friction roller 510 away from the first side 110 and the end of the second friction roller 520 away from the second side 120 are both rotatably disposed on the support base 610. The wear-resistant strip 620 is disposed on the support base 610 and extends along the first direction. The wear-resistant strip 620 can abut against the side of the central region 230 away from the wrapping.

[0062] The support base 610 can improve the installation strength of the first friction roller 510 and the second friction roller 520. The wear-resistant strip 620 set on the support base 610 can abut and support the side of the central area 230 away from the wrapping. The setting of the wear-resistant strip 620 can reduce the wear caused by the friction between the conveyor belt 200 and itself, and improve the overall reliability of the equipment.

[0063] As a supplementary explanation, Figure 1 and Figure 2 Only a portion of conveyor belt 200 was shown (i.e.) Figure 1 and Figure 2 The lower half of the conveyor belt), the other half (i.e. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The upper part of the conveyor belt (not shown) is used to illustrate the structures located in the support mechanism 600, the first friction roller 510, and the second friction roller 520.

[0064] Furthermore, the wear-resistant strip 620 is detachably mounted on the support base 610. When the wear-resistant strip 620 is worn out due to prolonged use and can no longer effectively support the side of the central area 230 away from the wrapping, it is easy to replace the wear-resistant strip 620.

[0065] Specifically, the wear-resistant strip 620 is made of a polymer material with wear-resistant properties, which will not be elaborated here.

[0066] Please see Figures 1 to 2 In one embodiment, the conveyor belt 200 has at least four first mounting ports 251 and at least four second mounting ports 252. The first mounting ports 251 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the first rotating columns 311, and the opposite ends of the first rotating columns 311 are respectively located on the opposite two side walls of the first mounting ports 251. The second mounting ports 252 are arranged in a one-to-one correspondence with the second rotating columns 411, and the opposite ends of the second rotating columns 411 are respectively located on the opposite two side walls of the second mounting ports 252.

[0067] The conveyor belt 200 is provided with a first mounting port 251 and a second mounting port 252, which are respectively used to install the first rotating column 311 and the second rotating column 411, and the installation effect is reliable.

[0068] Furthermore, both the first mounting port 251 and the second mounting port 252 are through-holes that pass through the conveyor belt 200. In this way, the first rotating column 311 and the second rotating column 411 can not only abut against the package, but also contact and generate friction with the first friction roller 510 and the second friction roller 520 on the side of the conveyor belt 200 away from the package, respectively.

[0069] Specifically, the first rotating column 311 is axially connected to a first rotating shaft, and the two opposite ends of the first rotating shaft protrude from the opposite two end faces of the first rotating column 311 and are rotatably connected to the opposite two side walls of the first mounting port 251; the second rotating column 411 is axially connected to a second rotating shaft, and the arrangement of the second rotating shaft is similar to that of the first rotating shaft, which will not be described again here.

[0070] In one embodiment, the package conveying device further includes a drive mechanism (not shown) for driving the conveyor belt 200 to rotate in a first direction.

[0071] The drive mechanism provides power for the movement of the conveyor belt 200, ensuring the normal transport of packages.

[0072] In one embodiment, the driving mechanism includes a first driving roller, a second driving roller, and a driving member. The first driving roller and the second driving roller are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart in a first direction on the mounting base 100. The conveyor belt 200 is sleeved on the first driving roller and the second driving roller. The driving member is disposed on the mounting base 100 and is drivenly connected to at least one of the first driving roller and the second driving roller.

[0073] The drive unit provided on the mounting base 100 can drive at least one of the first drive roller and the second drive roller to rotate, thereby driving the conveyor belt 200 sleeved on the first drive roller and the second drive roller to move, so as to transport the package on the conveyor belt 200.

[0074] Furthermore, the driving component is a geared motor, which is low in cost and has a reliable driving effect.

[0075] Another embodiment of this application provides a sorting system that includes the package conveying equipment described above.

[0076] In the sorting system described above, unsorted packages are scattered on the conveyor belt 200 on the mounting base 100. When the conveyor belt 200 transports these packages along a first direction, packages scattered in the first conveying area 210 of the conveyor belt 200 move to the central area 230 of the conveyor belt 200 under the action of the first power mechanism 300, and packages scattered in the second conveying area 220 of the conveyor belt 200 move to the central area 230 of the conveyor belt 200 under the action of the second power mechanism 400. Due to the existence of the central area 230, packages on the first conveying area 210 will move and stay in the central area 230 and will not move to the second conveying area 220, and packages on the second conveying area 220 will move and stay in the central area 230 and will not move to the first conveying area 210, thus preventing packages from swinging back and forth between the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220. Compared with conventional technology, the sorting system described above, by setting the central area 230, ensures that packages will not swing back and forth between the first conveying area 210 and the second conveying area 220, thus ensuring that packages are not damaged.

[0077] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined arbitrarily. To make the description concise, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0078] The above embodiments merely illustrate several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A parcel conveying device, characterized in that, include: Mounting base; A conveyor belt is provided on the mounting base and used to transport packages along a first direction. A second direction is provided perpendicular to the first direction. The conveyor belt is provided with a first conveying area and a second conveying area at intervals along the second direction. A central area is provided between the first conveying area and the second conveying area. A first power mechanism is disposed on the conveyor belt and located in the first conveying area. The first power mechanism is used to convey packages located in the first conveying area to the central area. as well as The second power mechanism is disposed on the conveyor belt and located in the second conveying area. The second power mechanism is used to convey packages located in the second conveying area to the central area.

2. The parcel conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first power mechanism includes at least two first conveying modules, all of which are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart along the first direction; the second power mechanism includes at least two second conveying modules, all of which are arranged parallel to each other and spaced apart along the first direction.

3. The parcel conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first conveying module includes at least two first rotating columns, each capable of rotating around its own axis. The axes of all the first rotating columns are parallel to the first direction and spaced apart along the second direction. The second conveying module includes at least two second rotating columns, each capable of rotating around its own axis. The axes of all the second rotating columns are parallel to the first direction and spaced apart along the second direction.

4. The parcel conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The package conveying device further includes at least two first friction rollers and at least two second friction rollers. All the first friction rollers and all the second friction rollers are located on the side of the conveyor belt away from the package. The mounting base has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the second direction. One end of all the first friction rollers is rotatably disposed on the first side and spaced apart along the first direction. The axis of all the first friction rollers forms a first angle with the first direction, which is less than 90°. The sidewall of the first friction roller abuts against the sidewall of the first rotating column. One end of all the second friction rollers is rotatably disposed on the second side and spaced apart along the first direction. The axis of all the second friction rollers forms a second angle with the first direction, which is less than 90°. The sidewall of the second friction roller abuts against the sidewall of the second rotating column.

5. The parcel conveying device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The package conveying device further includes a support mechanism, which is located on the mounting base and can abut against the side of the central area away from the package. The end of the first friction roller away from the first side and the end of the second friction roller away from the second side are rotatably located on the support mechanism.

6. The parcel conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The support mechanism includes a support base and a wear-resistant strip. The support base is disposed on the mounting base. The end of the first friction roller away from the first side and the end of the second friction roller away from the second side are rotatably disposed on the support base. The wear-resistant strip is disposed on the support base and extends along the first direction. The wear-resistant strip can abut against the side of the central area away from the wrapping.

7. The parcel conveying device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveyor belt has at least four first mounting ports and at least four second mounting ports. The first mounting ports are arranged one-to-one with the first rotating columns, and the opposite ends of the first rotating columns are respectively located on the opposite two side walls of the first mounting ports. The second mounting ports are arranged one-to-one with the second rotating columns, and the opposite ends of the second rotating columns are respectively located on the opposite two side walls of the second mounting ports.

8. The parcel conveying device according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The package conveying equipment also includes a drive mechanism for driving the conveyor belt to rotate along the first direction.

9. The parcel conveying device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a first driving roller, a second driving roller, and a driving member. The first driving roller and the second driving roller are parallel to each other and spaced apart on the mounting base along the first direction. The conveyor belt is sleeved on the first driving roller and the second driving roller. The driving member is disposed on the mounting base and is drivingly connected to at least one of the first driving roller and the second driving roller.

10. A sorting system, characterized in that, The sorting system includes the parcel conveying equipment as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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