Friction driving type sorting equipment

By designing friction drive components and synchronous belts, the problems of complex structure and high cost of traditional friction drive sorting equipment are solved, realizing stable movement of multiple sorting carts driven by a single motor, reducing equipment cost and maintenance difficulty.

CN223875559UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06CHENGDU BAIDE POST SPECIAL EQUIP MFG
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Application Number
CN202423317358.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

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Technical Problem

Traditional friction-driven sorting equipment uses multiple motors, resulting in complex structures, high costs, and high maintenance costs.

Method used

The friction drive assembly, including frame, mounting plate, friction roller, tension spring and drive unit, enables a single motor to drive multiple sorting trolleys through synchronous belt and reducer, reducing the use of electrical control circuits.

Benefits of technology

The simplified structure reduces costs and improves maintenance convenience, ensuring stable movement of the sorting cart on the circular track.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting equipment, in particular to friction driving type sorting equipment which comprises an annular track and a plurality of sorting trolleys arranged on the annular track in a sliding mode, and the sorting trolleys are driven by a friction driving assembly to slide on the annular track. The friction driving assembly comprises a rack fixedly arranged on the annular track, and a first mounting plate and a second mounting plate are symmetrically and rotationally arranged on the rack; the two ends of the tensioning spring are connected with the free ends of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate correspondingly. The first friction roller and the second friction roller are rotationally arranged on the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate correspondingly, and the driving piece drives the first friction roller and the second friction roller to rotate at the same time. A friction plate is arranged at the bottom of the sorting trolley, and the first friction roller and the second friction roller are in rolling connection with the two side plate faces of the friction plate correspondingly. The problems that in traditional friction driving, multiple motors are adopted for driving, the structure is complex, the cost is increased, meanwhile, more electric control circuits need to be arranged, and the maintenance cost is high are solved.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of logistics sorting equipment, specifically, relates to a friction drive type sorting equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The existing application No. CN202310582701X discloses a friction power sorting equipment, which comprises an electric narrow frame, a plurality of electric roller trolleys sliding on the electric narrow frame, a conveying belt arranged on the electric roller trolleys, a connecting assembly arranged between two adjacent electric roller trolleys, and a friction power mechanism for driving the electric roller trolleys to slide on the electric narrow frame. The friction power mechanism drives two friction rollers by two motors, and then drives the friction plate to move through the two friction rollers, thereby realizing the sliding of the electric roller trolleys on the electric narrow frame. However, the structure is complex, the cost is increased, and the electric control circuit needs to be additionally arranged, which increases the maintenance cost. UTILITY MODEL CONTENT

[0003] The utility model aims at providing a friction drive type sorting equipment, which solves the problems of complex structure, increased cost, additional electric control circuit, high maintenance cost and the like in the traditional friction drive.

[0004] The utility model realizes the following technical scheme: a friction drive type sorting equipment, which comprises a ring track, a plurality of sorting trolleys sliding on the ring track, and a friction drive assembly. The ring track is further provided with a plurality of friction drive assemblies, which are used to drive the sorting trolleys to slide on the ring track.

[0005] The friction drive assembly comprises a rack, a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate, a first friction roller, a second friction roller, a tension spring and a driving piece. The rack is fixed on the ring track. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are symmetrically arranged on the rack. The first mounting plate and the second mounting plate are rotationally connected with the rack.

[0006] The two ends of the tension spring are respectively connected with the free ends of the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate.

[0007] The first friction roller is rotationally arranged on the first mounting plate. The second friction roller is rotationally arranged on the second mounting plate. The driving piece simultaneously drives the first friction roller and the second friction roller to rotate.

[0008] The bottom of the sorting trolley is provided with a friction sheet, a moving path of the friction sheet passes through between the first friction roller and the second friction roller, and the first friction roller and the second friction roller are respectively in rolling connection with two side plate surfaces of the friction sheet when the friction sheet is located between the first friction roller and the second friction roller.

[0009] Further, the driving member comprises a speed reducer, a synchronous belt and a guide wheel, the speed reducer is arranged on the rack, and the guide wheel is rotatably arranged on the second mounting plate; an output end of the speed reducer is provided with a driving wheel, and the driving wheel and the guide wheel are respectively located on two sides of a line connecting the second friction roller and the first friction roller;

[0010] A first roller is sleeved on a rotating shaft of the first friction roller, a second roller is sleeved on a rotating shaft of the second friction roller, and the synchronous belt is wound on the driving wheel, the first roller, the second roller and the guide wheel; an inner side of the synchronous belt is in rolling connection with the first roller, the guide wheel and the driving wheel, and an outer side of the synchronous belt is in rolling connection with the second roller.

[0011] Further, a tensioning wheel is rotatably arranged on the second mounting plate, and the tensioning wheel is in rolling abutment with the outer side of the synchronous belt.

[0012] Further, the tensioning wheel is located between the guide wheel and the driving wheel.

[0013] Further, a free end of the first mounting plate is threadedly connected with a first adjusting rod, a free end of the second mounting plate is threadedly connected with a second adjusting rod, and the first adjusting rod and the second adjusting rod are coaxially arranged.

[0014] Two ends of the tensioning spring are respectively connected with the first adjusting rod and the second adjusting rod.

[0015] Further, the sorting trolley comprises a trolley frame, first rotating rollers and second rotating rollers are arranged at intervals on the trolley frame, a conveying belt is wound on the first rotating rollers and the second rotating rollers, and a rotating direction of the conveying belt is perpendicular to a moving direction of the sorting trolley.

[0016] The friction sheet is arranged at a bottom of the trolley frame.

[0017] Further, two connecting rods are symmetrically hinged at a front end of the trolley frame, and free ends of the connecting rods are connected with rear ends of next trolley frames.

[0018] The technical scheme of the utility model has at least the following advantages and beneficial effects:

[0019] 1. The first friction roller and the second friction roller are always closely attached to the two side plates of the friction sheet through the tension spring, so that the first friction roller and the second friction roller synchronously drive the friction sheet to pass, and in turn drive the sorting trolley to move on the ring track, and the same ring track does not need to be provided with the same number of friction driving assemblies as the sorting trolley, and only needs to be provided with several groups at intervals, although one friction driving assembly can only drive one friction sheet at a time, but since the plurality of sorting trolleys are closely and slidingly arranged on the ring track, and in turn drive the current sorting trolley, the sorting trolley can push the plurality of sorting trolleys between the friction driving assemblies in front of the moving direction to move normally on the ring track, and the several friction driving assemblies cooperate with each other to ensure the normal movement of the several sorting trolleys.

[0020] 2. The inner side of the synchronous belt is in rolling connection with the first roller, the guide wheel and the driving wheel, and the outer side of the synchronous belt is in rolling connection with the second roller; in turn, the synchronous belt is driven by the driving wheel and the guide wheel to be S-shaped when it is wound on the first roller and the second roller, so as to have a larger contact area with the first roller and the second roller while ensuring the stability of power transmission, and each group of friction driving assemblies can be driven by one motor, so the structure is simple, does not need complex circuit, has low cost and is convenient to maintain.

[0021] 3. The front end of the trolley frame is symmetrically hinged with two connecting rods, the free ends of the connecting rods are connected with the rear ends of the next trolley frame, in turn, all the sorting trolleys are connected in series, can be connected with each other without separation at the turning of the ring track, at the same time, the transmission of torque is ensured, so that the plurality of sorting trolleys can stably slide on the ring track. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0022] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical scheme of the embodiments of the present application, the following will briefly introduce the drawings needed to be used in the embodiments, and it should be understood that the following drawings only show some embodiments of the present application, and therefore should not be regarded as a limitation to the scope, and for those skilled in the art, other related drawings can also be obtained without creative labor on the premise of the drawings.

[0023] Figure 1 A perspective structural schematic view of the friction driving type sorting equipment provided by the present application is shown in the figure.

[0024] Figure 2 A perspective structural schematic view of the cooperation between the friction driving assembly and the friction sheet in the friction driving type sorting equipment provided by the present application is shown in the figure.

[0025] Figure 3 A perspective structural schematic view of the cooperation between the friction driving assembly and the sorting trolley in the friction driving type sorting equipment provided by the present application is shown in the figure.

[0026] Figure 4The utility model provides a kind of friction drive type sorting equipment in the friction drive assembly and the sorting trolley cooperation of the bottom structure schematic diagram of friction drive type sorting equipment.

[0027] Icon: 1, annular track, 2, sorting trolley, 21, friction plate, 22, car frame, 23, first rotating roller, 24, second rotating roller, 25, conveying belt, 26, connecting rod, 3, friction drive assembly, 31, rack, 32, first mounting plate, 321, first adjusting rod, 33, second mounting plate, 331, second adjusting rod, 34, first friction roller, 341, first roller, 35, second friction roller, 351, second roller, 36, tension spring, 37, driving piece, 371, speed reducer, 372, synchronous belt, 373, guide wheel, 374, driving wheel, 375, tension wheel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0028] To make the purpose, technical scheme and advantages of the embodiments of the utility model clearer, the technical scheme in the embodiments of the utility model will be described clearly and completely in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model below. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all the embodiments. The components of the embodiments of the utility model described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations.

[0029] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the utility model provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but only represents selected embodiments of the utility model. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative labor fall within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0030] Referring to Figures 1 to 4 The embodiments of the utility model provide a kind of friction drive type sorting equipment, including annular track 1 and the several sorting trolleys 2 of sliding setting on annular track 1, annular track 1 is similar to traditional plane conveying belt 25, several sorting trolleys 2 have a segment horizontal straight line movement on annular track 1, the sorting equipment further include friction drive assembly 3, annular track 1 still be provided with several friction drive assembly 3, friction drive assembly 3 is used to drive sorting trolley 2 sliding on annular track 1.

[0031] More specifically, as Figure 2 And Figure 3As shown, the friction drive assembly 3 comprises a rack 31, a first mounting plate 32, a second mounting plate 33, a first friction roller 34, a second friction roller 35, a tension spring 36 and a driving member 37, the rack 31 is fixedly arranged on the ring track 1, the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33 are symmetrically arranged on the rack 31, and the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33 are rotationally connected with the rack 31; in specific implementation, the rotation of the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33 is similar to that of scissors, and the free ends of the two can be close to or away from each other; the two ends of the tension spring 36 are connected with the free ends of the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33 respectively; and then the free ends of the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33 can be kept within a fixed range through the tension spring 36.

[0032] More specifically, as shown in the figure, Figure 2 the first friction roller 34 is rotationally arranged on the first mounting plate 32, the second friction roller 35 is rotationally arranged on the second mounting plate 33, and the driving member 37 simultaneously drives the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 to rotate; the bottom of the sorting trolley 2 is provided with a friction sheet 21, the moving path of the friction sheet 21 passes between the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35, and when the friction sheet 21 is located between the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35, the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 are respectively in rolling connection with the two side plate surfaces of the friction sheet 21.

[0033] In specific implementation, the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 are in mutual rolling abutment through the tension spring 36, when the friction sheet 21 passes between them, the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 are always closely attached to the two side plate surfaces of the friction sheet 21 through the tension spring 36, and then the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 synchronously drive the friction sheet 21 to pass, and then drive the sorting trolley 2 to move on the ring track 1, and the same number of friction drive assemblies 3 as the sorting trolley 2 do not need to be arranged on the same ring track 1, but only a few groups need to be arranged at intervals, although one friction drive assembly 3 can only drive one friction sheet 21 at a time, but since multiple sorting trolleys 2 are closely and slidingly arranged on the ring track 1, the current sorting trolley 2 is driven, which can push multiple sorting trolleys 2 located between the friction drive assemblies 3 in front of the moving direction to normally move on the ring track 1, and the mutual cooperation of the several friction drive assemblies ensures the normal movement of the several sorting trolleys 2.

[0034] More specifically, as shown in the figure, Figure 2 the driving member 37 comprises a speed reducer 371, a synchronous belt 372 and a guide wheel 373, the speed reducer 371 is arranged on the rack 31, and the guide wheel 373 is rotationally arranged on the second mounting plate 33; the output end of the speed reducer 371 is provided with a driving wheel 374, and the driving wheel 374 and the guide wheel 373 are respectively located on the two sides of the line connecting the second friction roller 35 and the first friction roller 34.

[0035] In particular implementation, the driving wheel 374 is arranged to rotate on the frame 31, where the driving wheel 374 is coaxial with the rotation centers of the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33, and the driving wheel 374 is located between the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35, and the speed reducer 371 is also in transmission connection with the driving wheel 374 through a belt or a chain; the first roller 341 is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the first friction roller 34, and the second roller 351 is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the second friction roller 35, and the synchronous belt 372 is arranged around the driving wheel 374, the first roller 341, the second roller 351 and the guide wheel 373, the inner side of the synchronous belt 372 is in rolling connection with the first roller 341, the guide wheel 373 and the driving wheel 374, and the outer side of the synchronous belt 372 is in rolling connection with the second roller 351; the synchronous belt 372 is wound around the first roller 341 and the second roller 351 through the driving wheel 374 and the guide wheel 373, and forms an S shape, which has a large contact area with the first roller 341 and the second roller 351 while ensuring the stability of power transmission, and the synchronous belt 372 is wound back on the driving wheel 374 through the guide wheel 373; and the tensioning wheel 375 is further arranged to rotate on the second mounting plate 33, the tensioning wheel 375 is located between the guide wheel 373 and the driving wheel 374, and the tensioning wheel 375 is in rolling abutment with the outer side of the synchronous belt 372, and the tensioning wheel 375 is mainly used to make the synchronous belt 372 have a large contact area with the driving wheel 374, so as to ensure a large friction force between the synchronous belt 372 and the driving wheel 374, and further ensure the stability of power transmission in the transmission system.

[0036] More specifically, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3 , the free end of the first mounting plate 32 is threadedly connected with the first adjusting rod 321, the free end of the second mounting plate 33 is threadedly connected with the second adjusting rod 331, and the first adjusting rod 321 and the second adjusting rod 331 are coaxially arranged; the two ends of the tensioning spring 36 are connected with the first adjusting rod 321 and the second adjusting rod 331 respectively. The first adjusting rod 321 and the second adjusting rod 331 can be used to adjust the stretching amount of the tensioning spring 36, and further adjust the elastic force of the tensioning spring 36 acting on the first mounting plate 32 and the second mounting plate 33. The greater the elastic force is, the greater the friction force between the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 and the friction plate 21 is. However, it should be noted that in order not to affect the friction plate 21 entering between the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35, the adjustment is made within the elastic deformation range of the tensioning spring 36, and the friction force of the first friction roller 34 and the second friction roller 35 acting on the friction plate 21 is much greater than the elastic force of the tensioning spring 36.

[0037] More specifically, as shown in Figures 2-4As shown, the sorting trolley 2 comprises a frame 22, the first rotating roller 23 and the second rotating roller 24 are arranged on the frame 22 in a spaced manner, the conveying belt 25 is arranged on the first rotating roller 23 and the second rotating roller 24, and the rotating direction of the conveying belt 25 is perpendicular to the moving direction of the sorting trolley 2; wherein the first rotating roller 23 or the second rotating roller 24 is separately provided with a motor for driving the rotation of the first rotating roller 23 or the second rotating roller 24, thereby driving the movement of the conveying belt 25, and the material can be conveyed along the two sides of the ring track 1 respectively, and since the sorting trolley 2 is slidingly arranged on the ring track 1, an electric track and an electric arm in sliding contact with the electric track are arranged on the ring track 1, for ensuring the power supply of the motor for driving the conveying belt 25, and the control of the motor can be completed through wireless control.

[0038] More specifically, as shown in the drawings, Figure 3 The friction plate 21 is arranged at the bottom of the frame 22, and a plurality of pulleys in rolling connection with the ring track 1 are arranged on the two sides of the frame 22, so that even if the sorting trolley 2 is located at the bottom of the ring track 1, the sorting trolley 2 will not be separated from the ring track 1.

[0039] As shown in the drawings, Figure 3 and Figure 4 The frame 22 is symmetrically hinged at the front end with two connecting rods 26, the free ends of the connecting rods 26 are connected with the rear ends of the next frame 22, thereby all the sorting trolleys 2 are connected in series, can be connected with each other at the turning place of the ring track 1 without being separated, and the transmission of the torque is ensured, so that the several sorting trolleys 2 can stably slide on the ring track 1.

[0040] In summary, each group of friction driving assemblies 3 can be driven by one motor, the structure is simple, a complex circuit is not required, the cost is not high, and the maintenance is convenient.

[0041] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and is not used to limit the present application, and for those skilled in the art, the present application can have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application shall be included in the protection scope of the present application.

Claims

1. A friction drive sorting device comprising a circular track (1) and a plurality of sorting trolleys (2) slidingly arranged on the circular track (1), characterized in that: Further comprising a friction drive assembly (3), a plurality of the friction drive assemblies (3) are arranged on the annular track (1), and the friction drive assembly (3) is used to drive the sorting trolley (2) to slide on the annular track (1); The friction drive assembly (3) comprises a rack (31), a first mounting plate (32), a second mounting plate (33), a first friction roller (34), a second friction roller (35), a tension spring (36) and a driving member (37), the rack (31) is fixed on the annular track (1), the first mounting plate (32) and the second mounting plate (33) are symmetrically arranged on the rack (31), and the first mounting plate (32) and the second mounting plate (33) are rotationally connected with the rack (31); Both ends of the tension spring (36) are connected with the free ends of the first mounting plate (32) and the second mounting plate (33) respectively. The first friction roller (34) is rotationally arranged on the first mounting plate (32), the second friction roller (35) is rotationally arranged on the second mounting plate (33), and the driving member (37) drives the first friction roller (34) and the second friction roller (35) to rotate simultaneously. The bottom of the sorting trolley (2) is provided with a friction plate (21), the moving path of the friction plate (21) passes between the first friction roller (34) and the second friction roller (35), and when the friction plate (21) is located between the first friction roller (34) and the second friction roller (35), the first friction roller (34) and the second friction roller (35) are respectively in rolling connection with the two side plate surfaces of the friction plate (21).

2. A friction drive sorting apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, The driving member (37) comprises a speed reducer (371), a synchronous belt (372) and a guide wheel (373), the speed reducer (371) is arranged on the rack (31), and the guide wheel (373) is rotationally arranged on the second mounting plate (33); the output end of the speed reducer (371) is provided with a driving wheel (374), and the driving wheel (374) and the guide wheel (373) are located on the two sides of the line connecting the second friction roller (35) and the first friction roller (34) respectively; A first roller (341) is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the first friction roller (34), a second roller (351) is sleeved on the rotating shaft of the second friction roller (35), and the synchronous belt (372) is wound on the driving wheel (374), the first roller (341), the second roller (351) and the guide wheel (373); the inner side of the synchronous belt (372) is in rolling connection with the first roller (341), the guide wheel (373) and the driving wheel (374), and the outer side of the synchronous belt (372) is in rolling connection with the second roller (351).

3. A friction drive sorting apparatus according to claim 2, wherein, Further comprising a tensioning wheel (375), the tensioning wheel (375) is rotationally arranged on the second mounting plate (33), and the tensioning wheel (375) is in rolling abutment with the outer side of the synchronous belt (372).

4. A friction drive sorting apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, The tensioning wheel (375) is located between the guide wheel (373) and the driving wheel (374).

5. A friction drive sorting apparatus according to claim 1 wherein, The free end of the first mounting plate (32) is threadedly connected with a first adjusting rod (321), and the free end of the second mounting plate (33) is threadedly connected with a second adjusting rod (331), and the first adjusting rod (321) and the second adjusting rod (331) are coaxially arranged; Both ends of the tension spring (36) are connected with the first adjusting rod (321) and the second adjusting rod (331) respectively.

6. A friction drive sorting apparatus according to claim 4 or 5, wherein, The sorting trolley (2) comprises a trolley frame (22), and a first rotating roller (23) and a second rotating roller (24) are arranged on the trolley frame (22) at intervals, and a conveying belt (25) is arranged around the first rotating roller (23) and the second rotating roller (24), and the rotating direction of the conveying belt (25) is perpendicular to the moving direction of the sorting trolley (2). The friction plate (21) is arranged at the bottom of the trolley frame (22).

7. A friction drive sorting apparatus according to claim 6, wherein, Two connecting rods (26) are symmetrically hinged to the front end of the trolley frame (22), and the free ends of the connecting rods (26) are connected with the rear end of the next trolley frame (22).