Automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts

Abstract

The utility model discloses and provides automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts, which adopts a sorting process combining a visual component and a sorting component, can realize rapid and accurate classification of various parts, reduces the production cost of enterprises, has flexibility and expandability, and is suitable for popularization and application. And customization and optimization can be carried out according to different production requirements so as to meet diversified requirements of enterprises. The device comprises a multi-stage fall conveying line assembly, a plurality of push-out assemblies, a plurality of part collecting frames, a height lifting conveyor, a backflow circulating line and a visual identification assembly, a plurality of part elements are matched on a circulating flow sorting line, the visual identification assembly is matched with the part elements, and the push-out assemblies push the part elements to be separated from the circulating flow sorting line. And the separated part elements are matched with the part collecting frame. The device is applied to the field of product pressing.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model is applied to the field of production line sorting equipment, and in particular relates to an automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts. Background Technology

[0002] In the industrial production sector, with the rapid development of industrialization, various parts in production need to be stored in categories. With the advent of intelligent manufacturing and digital transformation, sorting systems are also gradually shifting from manual sorting to intelligent sorting and automated processes.

[0003] Previously, sorting relied on manual labor, but traditional manual sorting requires a large workforce and is prone to errors. Its performance and efficiency directly impact the entire company's operations. To address this challenge, some companies have begun to introduce automated equipment such as robotic arms for sorting. However, the initial investment cost of robotic arm sorting systems is high, which undoubtedly increases the financial burden for some small and medium-sized enterprises and may even hinder their factory construction progress. Therefore, the market urgently needs a new type of sorting equipment that can improve sorting efficiency while controlling costs.

[0004] Therefore, based on the above problems, if an automated sorting device for multiple parts can be designed, which adopts a sorting process that combines vision components and sorting components, it can achieve rapid and accurate classification of various parts, while reducing the production costs of enterprises. At the same time, the device is also flexible and scalable, and can be customized and optimized according to different production needs to meet the diverse needs of enterprises, thus effectively solving the above problems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and design an automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts. This sorting equipment adopts a sorting process that combines vision components and sorting components, which can realize the rapid and accurate classification of various parts and reduce the production cost of enterprises. At the same time, the equipment also has flexibility and scalability, and can be customized and optimized according to different production needs to meet the diverse needs of enterprises.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: This utility model includes a multi-stage drop conveyor assembly, several ejection assemblies, several parts collection frames, a height lifting conveyor, a return circulation line, and a vision recognition assembly. The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly, the height lifting conveyor, and the return circulation line are interconnected to form a circulating water sorting line. Several parts are attached to the circulating water sorting line. The vision recognition assembly is disposed on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly and cooperates with the parts. Several ejection assemblies and several parts collection frames are evenly disposed on the left and right sides of the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly. The ejection assemblies push the several parts to detach from the circulating water sorting line, and the detached parts cooperate with the parts collection frames. Therefore, the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly, the height lifting conveyor, and the return circulation line are interconnected to form a circulating water sorting line. The circulating water sorting line provides cyclical transport for several product components. The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly provides support and fixation for several push-out components and the vision recognition component. The vision recognition component identifies the product components on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly. The push-out components push and sort the product components on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly, causing them to detach from the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly and enter the designated parts collection box, which collects the product components.

[0007] Furthermore, the multi-parts automatic sorting equipment also includes a collection box transport vehicle, which cooperates with several parts collection boxes.

[0008] Furthermore, the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly includes a first conveyor line, a second conveyor line, a third conveyor line, and two conveyor ramps. The left and right ends of the second conveyor line are connected to the first conveyor line and the third conveyor line respectively through the conveyor ramps. A plurality of the component elements flow through the first conveyor line, the second conveyor line, and the third conveyor line in sequence.

[0009] Furthermore, the ejection assembly includes a fixed frame, an ejection cylinder, a pair of ejection cylinders, a pair of guide shafts, a mounting plate, a lifting cylinder, and an ejection block. The ejection cylinder and the pair of ejection cylinders are all fixedly fitted on the fixed frame. The guide shafts pass through the ejection cylinders and are connected to the mounting plate. The movable end of the ejection cylinder is connected to the mounting plate. The lifting cylinder is fixedly fitted on the mounting plate. The movable end of the lifting cylinder is connected to the ejection block. The ejection block pushes the part component away from the circulating water sorting line.

[0010] Furthermore, several of the part collection frames are evenly arranged on the left and right sides of the third conveyor line, and several full-load sensors are provided on the part collection frames, which cooperate with the part components.

[0011] Furthermore, the visual recognition component is disposed on the third conveyor line. The visual recognition component includes a support frame, an industrial camera, a light source, and a trigger sensor. The industrial camera, the light source, and the trigger sensor are all fixedly mounted on the support frame. The light source is disposed in front of the lens of the industrial camera. The trigger sensor and the industrial camera are respectively engaged with the moving part components.

[0012] Furthermore, the first conveyor line, the second conveyor line, and the third conveyor line are uniformly arranged at the same height, with the height of the first conveyor line being higher than the height of the second conveyor line, and the height of the second conveyor line being higher than the height of the third conveyor line.

[0013] Furthermore, the flow speeds of the first conveyor line, the second conveyor line, and the third conveyor line are also different, with the flow speed of the first conveyor line being greater than that of the second conveyor line, and the flow speed of the second conveyor line being greater than that of the third conveyor line. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a structural view of the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a structural view of the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a structural view of the ejection component;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a structural view of the parts collection box;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a structural view of the height-lifting conveyor;

[0019] Figure 6 This is a structural view of the reflux circulation line;

[0020] Figure 7 This is a structural view of the visual recognition component;

[0021] Figure 8 This is a structural view of the collection box transport vehicle. Detailed Implementation

[0022] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in this embodiment, the present invention includes a multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1, several ejection components 2, several parts collection frames 3, a height lifting conveyor 4, a return circulation line 5, and a vision recognition component 6. The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1, the height lifting conveyor 4, and the return circulation line 5 are interconnected to form a circulating water sorting line. Several parts components 7 are fitted on the circulating water sorting line. The vision recognition component 6 is disposed on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 and cooperates with the parts components 7. Several ejection components 2 and several parts collection frames 3 are evenly disposed on the left and right sides of the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1. The ejection components 2 push the several parts components 7 away from the circulating water sorting line, and the detached parts components 7 cooperate with the parts collection frames 3. Therefore, the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1, the height lifting conveyor 4, and the return circulation line 5 are interconnected to form a circulating water sorting line. The circulating water sorting line provides cyclical transport for several product components 7. The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 provides support and fixation for several push-out components 2 and the vision recognition component 6. The vision recognition component 6 identifies the product components 7 on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1. The push-out components 2 push down and sort the product components 7 on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1, causing the product components 7 to detach from the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 and enter the designated parts collection box 3. The parts collection box 3 collects the product components 7.

[0023] like Figure 1 and Figure 8 As shown, in this embodiment, the multi-part automatic sorting equipment further includes a collection box transport vehicle 8, which cooperates with several part collection boxes 3. Therefore, the part collection boxes 3 collect the product components 7, and the collection box transport vehicle 8 transports the several part collection boxes 3.

[0024] like Figure 2As shown, in this embodiment, the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 includes a first conveyor line 10, a second conveyor line 11, and a third conveyor line 12. The left and right ends of the second conveyor line 11 are connected to the first conveyor line 10 and the third conveyor line 12, respectively. A plurality of component elements 7 flow sequentially through the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12. Thus, the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12 all serve to convey the plurality of component elements 7. Furthermore, the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12 are arranged uniformly at the same height, with a height difference of 200mm between adjacent conveyor lines. This allows for the separation of stacked component elements 7, facilitating subsequent conveying and sorting.

[0025] like Figure 3 As shown, in this embodiment, the ejection assembly 2 includes a fixed frame 20, an ejection cylinder 21, a pair of linear bearings 22, a pair of guide shafts 23, a mounting plate 24, a lifting cylinder 25, and an ejection block 26. The ejection cylinder 21 and the pair of linear bearings 22 are fixedly fitted onto the fixed frame 20. The guide shafts 23 pass through the linear bearings 22 and are connected to the mounting plate 24. The movable end of the ejection cylinder 21 is connected to the mounting plate 24. The lifting cylinder 25 is fixedly fitted onto the mounting plate 24. The movable end of the lifting cylinder 25 is connected to the ejection block 26. The ejection block 26 pushes the part component 7 away from the circulating water sorting line. Therefore, the fixing frame 20 provides support and fixation for the ejector cylinder 21 and the pair of linear bearings 22. The ejector cylinder 21 provides a power source for the mounting plate 24. The mounting plate 24 provides support and fixation for the lifting cylinder 25 and the ejector block 26, so that the ejector block 26 can detach from the parts and components 7 on the circulating water sorting line. The guide shaft 23 guides and balances the movable end of the ejector cylinder 21. The linear bearings 22 guide and limit the movement of the guide shaft 23. The lifting cylinder 25 lifts and lowers the ejector block 26. When extended, it works with the ejector cylinder 21 to detach from the parts and components 7 on the circulating water sorting line.

[0026] like Figure 4As shown, in this embodiment, the parts collection box 3 is equipped with several full-load sensors 30, which cooperate with the parts components 7. Therefore, the parts collection box 3 provides support and fixation for the full-load sensors 30, and the full-load sensors 30 detect the quantity of parts components 7 in the parts collection box 3. When the parts collection box 3 is full of parts components 7, the full-load sensors 30 will issue an alarm and a notification.

[0027] like Figure 7 As shown, in this embodiment, the visual recognition component 6 includes a support frame 60, an industrial camera 61, a light source 62, and a trigger sensor 63. The industrial camera 61, the light source 62, and the trigger sensor 63 are all fixedly mounted on the support frame 60. The light source 62 is positioned in front of the lens of the industrial camera 61. The trigger sensor 63 and the industrial camera 61 respectively cooperate with the moving part components 7. Thus, the support frame 60 provides support and fixation for the industrial camera 61, the light source 62, and the trigger sensor 63. The light source 62 enhances the brightness, detail, and contrast of the industrial camera 61. The industrial camera 61 takes pictures of several part components 7. The background processes the photos to identify and classify different part components 7, and then transmits the data to the ejection component 2 for action.

[0028] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12 are uniformly arranged at the same height. The height of the first conveyor line 10 is higher than the height of the second conveyor line 11, and the height of the second conveyor line 11 is higher than the height of the third conveyor line 12. Therefore, the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12 are uniformly arranged at the same height, with a height difference of 200mm between adjacent conveyor lines. The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 can break up the different parts and components 7 stacked together by utilizing the height difference between each section of the conveyor line, facilitating subsequent conveying and sorting.

[0029] like Figure 2 As shown, in this embodiment, the flow speeds of the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12 are also different. The flow speed of the first conveyor line 10 is greater than that of the second conveyor line 11, and the flow speed of the second conveyor line 11 is greater than that of the third conveyor line 12. Therefore, the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 uses the speed difference between each section of the conveyor line to break up the different parts 7 that are stacked together, facilitating subsequent conveying and sorting.

[0030] In this embodiment, the working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0031] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, several product components 7 are automatically fed from the preceding processing equipment into the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1. The product components 7 sequentially pass through the first conveyor line 10, the second conveyor line 11, and the third conveyor line 12, gradually separating the different product components 7. During the conveying process, each product component 7 triggers the trigger sensor 63, and the industrial camera 61 captures and records the shape and movement position of the product component 7, transmitting the information to the system. The system calculates that when the product component 7 has been conveyed into the working range of the ejection assembly 2, the ejection assembly 2 pushes the product component 7 into the designated parts collection box 3. The remaining product components 7 that fail to sort will enter the height lifting conveyor 4 and be transported to the return circulation line 5, returning to the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly 1 for sorting again. Finally, when the parts collection box 3 is full, the collection box transport vehicle 8 transports the full parts collection box 3 to the designated storage area, and then transports an empty parts collection box 3 back to the previously empty position, repeating this cycle.

[0032] Although the embodiments of this utility model are described with reference to actual solutions, they do not constitute a limitation on the meaning of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, modifications to the implementation schemes and combinations with other schemes based on this specification are obvious.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting device for multiple parts, characterized in that: It includes a multi-stage drop conveyor assembly (1), several ejection assemblies (2), several parts collection boxes (3), a height lifting conveyor (4), a return circulation line (5), and a vision recognition assembly (6). The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly (1), the height lifting conveyor (4), and the return circulation line (5) are interconnected to form a circulating water sorting line. Several parts components (7) are attached to the circulating water sorting line. The vision recognition assembly (6) is set on the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly (1). The vision recognition assembly (6) is attached to the parts components (7). Several ejection assemblies (2) and several parts collection boxes (3) are evenly arranged on the left and right sides of the multi-stage drop conveyor assembly (1). The ejection assemblies (2) push the several parts components (7) away from the circulating water sorting line. After being removed, the parts components (7) are attached to the parts collection boxes (3).

2. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-part automatic sorting equipment also includes a collection box transport vehicle (8), which cooperates with several parts collection boxes (3).

3. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The multi-stage drop conveyor assembly (1) includes a first conveyor line (10), a second conveyor line (11), a third conveyor line (12), and two conveyor ramps. The left and right ends of the second conveyor line (11) are connected to the first conveyor line (10) and the third conveyor line (12) respectively through the conveyor ramps. A number of the component elements (7) flow through the first conveyor line (10), the second conveyor line (11), and the third conveyor line (12) in sequence.

4. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 1, characterized in that: The ejection assembly (2) includes a fixed frame (20), an ejection cylinder (21), a pair of linear bearings (22), a pair of guide shafts (23), a mounting plate (24), a lifting cylinder (25), and an ejection block (26). The ejection cylinder (21) and the pair of linear bearings (22) are fixedly fitted on the fixed frame (20). The guide shafts (23) pass through the linear bearings (22) and are connected to the mounting plate (24). The movable end of the ejection cylinder (21) is connected to the mounting plate (24). The lifting cylinder (25) is fixedly fitted on the mounting plate (24). The movable end of the lifting cylinder (25) is connected to the ejection block (26). The ejection block (26) pushes the part element (7) away from the circulating water sorting line.

5. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: Several parts collection frames (3) are evenly arranged on the left and right sides of the third conveyor line (12). Several full material sensors (30) are provided on the parts collection frames (3). The full material sensors (30) cooperate with the parts components (7).

6. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The visual recognition component (6) is disposed on the third conveyor line (12). The visual recognition component (6) includes a support frame (60), an industrial camera (61), a light source (62), and a trigger sensor (63). The industrial camera (61), the light source (62), and the trigger sensor (63) are all fixedly mounted on the support frame (60). The light source (62) is disposed in front of the lens of the industrial camera (61). The trigger sensor (63) and the industrial camera (61) are respectively engaged with the moving part element (7).

7. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first conveyor line (10), the second conveyor line (11) and the third conveyor line (12) are set at the same height. The height of the first conveyor line (10) is higher than the height of the second conveyor line (11), and the height of the second conveyor line (11) is higher than the height of the third conveyor line (12).

8. The automatic sorting equipment for multiple parts according to claim 3, characterized in that: The flow speeds of the first conveyor line (10), the second conveyor line (11), and the third conveyor line (12) are also different. The flow speed of the first conveyor line (10) is greater than that of the second conveyor line (11), and the flow speed of the second conveyor line (11) is greater than that of the third conveyor line (12).

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