Turnover device for parcels

Abstract

The utility model provides a package turnover device. The package turnover device comprises a conveying mechanism, a first turnover mechanism and a second turnover mechanism, wherein the first turnover mechanism and the second turnover mechanism are used for adjusting the placement state of a package on the conveying mechanism; the conveying mechanism comprises a conveying platform arranged in the X-axis direction, and a gap arranged in the Y-axis direction is formed in the conveying platform. The first overturning mechanism comprises a rotating plate erected in the gap, one end of the rotating plate is provided with an open area, one side of the open area is provided with a first suction cup assembly, and when the rotating plate drives the package clamped in the open area to axially overturn in the X-axis direction, the first suction cup assembly is used for limiting the package; the second overturning mechanism comprises a second suction cup assembly arranged on one side of the conveying platform, and the second suction cup assembly is used for driving the parcels to axially overturn in the Y-axis direction. According to the parcel overturning device, the problems that the overturning cost is high and the adaptation degree with a conveying line is low due to the fact that the existing parcel overturning mode is mostly achieved through a mechanical arm can be solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of parcel flipping devices, and more specifically, relates to a parcel flipping device. Background Technology

[0002] In the warehousing and logistics sector, conveyor belts are commonly used to transport packages. Furthermore, packages on the conveyor belt are often flipped to adjust their placement for easier transport or stacking.

[0003] Existing methods for flipping packages mostly rely on robotic arms. This approach requires complex algorithms such as vision calibration, resulting in high costs and difficulty in integrating well with conveyor lines. Therefore, further improvements are needed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem that most existing methods of flipping packages rely on robotic arms, resulting in high flipping costs and low compatibility with conveyor lines.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a package flipping device, including a conveying mechanism and a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism, both used to adjust the placement state of the package on the conveying mechanism.

[0006] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying platform arranged along the X-axis direction, and the conveying platform has gaps arranged along the Y-axis direction.

[0007] The first flipping mechanism includes a rotating plate mounted in the gap. One end of the rotating plate has an open area, and a first suction cup assembly is provided on one side of the open area. When the rotating plate drives the package that is stuck in the open area to flip axially along the X-axis, the first suction cup assembly is used to limit the package.

[0008] The second flipping mechanism includes a second suction cup assembly disposed on one side of the conveying platform. The second suction cup assembly is used to drive the package to flip axially along the Y-axis.

[0009] Alternatively, the open area may be L-shaped.

[0010] Optionally, a photoelectric switch is provided on the rotating plate, which can drive the second suction cup assembly when the photoelectric switch senses the package.

[0011] Alternatively, after the package is axially flipped along the Y-axis, it can move from one end of the conveying platform through the open area to the other end of the conveying platform.

[0012] Optionally, a first drive motor for driving the turntable is provided below the conveying platform.

[0013] Optionally, both the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly include a suction cup for adsorbing the surface of the package and a second drive motor for driving the suction cup to rotate.

[0014] Optionally, a baffle is provided on one side of the conveyor platform to prevent the package from falling off.

[0015] Alternatively, the conveying platform may consist of a conveyor belt.

[0016] Optionally, the conveying mechanism may further include a drive assembly for driving the conveyor belt.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] The parcel flipping device proposed in this utility model comprises a conveying mechanism and a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism, both used to adjust the placement state of the parcel on the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a conveying platform arranged along the X-axis, with a gap arranged along the Y-axis on the conveying platform. The first flipping mechanism includes a rotating plate mounted within the gap, with an open area at one end of the rotating plate. A first suction cup assembly is provided on one side of the open area. When the rotating plate drives the parcel, which is clamped in the open area, to flip axially along the X-axis, the first suction cup assembly is used to limit the parcel. The second flipping mechanism includes a second suction cup assembly located on one side of the conveying platform. The second suction cup assembly is used to drive the parcel to flip axially along the Y-axis. Compared with existing parcel flipping methods, the first and second flipping mechanisms of this utility model are simple to operate, have low operating costs, are highly adaptable to parcel conveyor lines, and have high reliability.

[0019] As can be seen from the above, this utility model can effectively solve the problem that most existing methods of flipping packages rely on robotic arms, resulting in high flipping costs and low compatibility with conveyor lines.

[0020] Other features and advantages of this invention will be described in detail in the following detailed description section. Attached Figure Description

[0021] This invention can be better understood by referring to the following description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which the same or similar reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to denote the same or similar parts.

[0022] Figure 1A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0023] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the package flipping device from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0024] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a third perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0025] Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a fourth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a fifth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0027] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a sixth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0028] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a seventh perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0029] Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from an eighth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0030] Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the package flipping device from a ninth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0031] Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a tenth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown;

[0032] Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from an eleventh perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0033] Figure label:

[0034] 1- Package;

[0035] 2-Conveying platform;

[0036] 21-Gap;

[0037] 3-Transfer plate;

[0038] 31-Open Area;

[0039] 4-Photoelectric switch;

[0040] 5-First drive motor;

[0041] 6- Suction cup;

[0042] 7-Second drive motor;

[0043] 8-Baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0044] To enable those skilled in the art to more fully understand the technical solution of this utility model, exemplary embodiments of this utility model will be described more comprehensively and in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the one or more embodiments of this utility model described below are merely one or more specific ways to implement the technical solution of this utility model, and are not exhaustive. It should be understood that other ways belonging to a general inventive concept can be used to implement the technical solution of this utility model, and it should not be limited to the embodiments described exemplary. Based on one or more embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0045] Example: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a first perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of the package flipping device from a second perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a third perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 4 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a fourth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a fifth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a sixth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a seventh perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 8 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from an eighth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 9 A schematic diagram of the structure of the package flipping device from a ninth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 10 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from a tenth perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown; Figure 11 A schematic diagram of the structure of a package flipping device from an eleventh perspective according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0046] Reference Figure 1-11 An embodiment of this utility model provides a package flipping device, including a conveying mechanism and a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism, both used to adjust the placement state of the package 1 on the conveying mechanism.

[0047] The conveying mechanism includes a conveying platform 2 arranged along the X-axis direction, and the conveying platform 2 has a gap 21 arranged along the Y-axis direction;

[0048] The first flipping mechanism includes a rotating plate 3 mounted in the gap 21. One end of the rotating plate 3 has an open area 31. A first suction cup assembly is provided on one side of the open area 31. When the rotating plate 3 drives the package 1, which is stuck in the open area 31, to flip axially along the X-axis, the first suction cup assembly is used to limit the package 1.

[0049] The second flipping mechanism includes a second suction cup assembly disposed on one side of the conveying platform 2. The second suction cup assembly is used to drive the package 1 to flip axially along the Y-axis.

[0050] In one specific embodiment, the conveying platform 2 is composed of a conveyor belt.

[0051] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism further includes a drive assembly for driving the conveyor belt. Specifically, the conveyor belt and drive assembly are existing technologies, such as belt conveyors, the structure and principle of which will not be described in detail here.

[0052] In one specific embodiment, the open area 31 is L-shaped. This is used to limit the rectangular package or to form a channel for its transport. Of course, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to this, and the open area can also be other shapes to achieve the same effect on packages of other shapes. Any shape that can achieve the same technical effect as the present invention is also within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0053] In one embodiment, a photoelectric switch 4 is provided on the rotating plate 3. When the photoelectric switch 4 senses the package 1, it can drive the second suction cup assembly.

[0054] In one specific embodiment, after the package 1 is axially flipped along the Y-axis, it can move from one end of the conveying platform 2 through the open area 31 to the other end of the conveying platform 2.

[0055] Specifically, when the photoelectric switch senses the package, it indicates that the package is not positioned to pass through the open area. Therefore, the second suction cup assembly needs to be activated to adjust the position of the package so that it can continue to be transported.

[0056] In addition, the second suction cup assembly can also be used independently to flip packages to meet conveying or stacking needs.

[0057] In one embodiment, a first drive motor 5 for driving the turntable 3 is provided below the conveying platform 2.

[0058] In one embodiment, both the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly include a suction cup 6 for adsorbing the surface 1 of the package and a second drive motor 7 for driving the suction cup 6 to rotate.

[0059] In one embodiment, a baffle 8 is provided on one side of the conveying platform 2 to prevent the package 1 from falling off.

[0060] In one embodiment, the conveying platform 2 is provided with a partition (not shown) for limiting the movement of packages. This allows the packages to be conveyed along the partition to an open area, ensuring smooth flipping and conveying of the packages.

[0061] In one embodiment, the flipping device further includes a control module (not shown) for electrically controlling the drive assembly, photoelectric switch 4, first drive motor 5, and second drive motor 7.

[0062] When the flipping device of this utility model is in operation, the package first moves along the X-axis on the conveying platform. If the package meets the requirements of a placement state such as upright or flat, the package can directly pass through the open area and continue to be conveyed along the X-axis. If the package cannot directly pass through the open area, or if there are other placement requirements, on the one hand, after the package is conveyed to the open area, the first suction cup assembly can be driven to adsorb the surface of the package, and then the rotating plate can be driven to axially flip the package along the X-axis. On the other hand, the second suction cup assembly can be driven by a photoelectric switch to adsorb the surface of the package and drive the package to axially flip along the Y-axis so that the placement state of the package meets the requirements.

[0063] In addition, the first and second flipping mechanisms in the embodiments of this utility model can be used in conjunction as described above, or they can be used separately according to actual needs.

[0064] The parcel flipping device proposed in this utility model includes a conveying mechanism and a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism, both used to adjust the placement state of the parcel on the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism includes a conveying platform arranged along the X-axis, and a gap arranged along the Y-axis on the conveying platform. The first flipping mechanism includes a rotating plate mounted in the gap, with an open area at one end of the rotating plate. A first suction cup assembly is provided on one side of the open area. When the rotating plate drives the parcel, which is stuck in the open area, to flip axially along the X-axis, the first suction cup assembly is used to limit the parcel. The second flipping mechanism includes a second suction cup assembly provided on one side of the conveying platform. The second suction cup assembly is used to drive the parcel to flip axially along the Y-axis.

[0065] Therefore, compared with existing parcel flipping methods, the first and second flipping mechanisms of this utility model are simple to operate and have low operating costs, are highly adaptable to parcel conveyor lines, and have high reliability.

[0066] While one or more embodiments of the present invention have been described above, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be implemented in any other form without departing from its spirit and scope. Therefore, the embodiments described above are illustrative and not restrictive, and many modifications and substitutions will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A parcel flipping device, characterized in that, It includes a conveying mechanism and a first flipping mechanism and a second flipping mechanism, both used to adjust the placement state of the package on the conveying mechanism; The conveying mechanism includes a conveying platform arranged along the X-axis direction, and the conveying platform has gaps arranged along the Y-axis direction. The first flipping mechanism includes a rotating plate mounted in the gap. One end of the rotating plate has an open area, and a first suction cup assembly is provided on one side of the open area. When the rotating plate drives the package that is stuck in the open area to flip axially along the X-axis, the first suction cup assembly is used to limit the package. The second flipping mechanism includes a second suction cup assembly disposed on one side of the conveying platform. The second suction cup assembly is used to drive the package to flip axially along the Y-axis.

2. The package flipping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The open area is L-shaped.

3. The package flipping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, A photoelectric switch is provided on the rotating plate. When the photoelectric switch senses the package, it can drive the second suction cup assembly.

4. The package flipping device according to claim 3, characterized in that, After the package is axially flipped along the Y-axis, it can move from one end of the conveying platform through the open area to the other end of the conveying platform.

5. The package flipping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, A first drive motor for driving the turntable is provided below the conveying platform.

6. The parcel flipping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both the first suction cup assembly and the second suction cup assembly include a suction cup for adsorbing the surface of the package and a second drive motor for driving the suction cup to rotate.

7. The parcel flipping device according to claim 6, characterized in that, A baffle is provided on one side of the conveyor platform to prevent the package from falling.

8. The parcel flipping device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveyor platform consists of a conveyor belt.

9. The parcel flipping device according to claim 8, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism also includes a drive component for driving the conveyor belt.

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