Sorting machine, sorting module and sorting system

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sorting machine, sorting module and sorting system, wherein the sorting machine comprises a group of sorting module circularly moving along a track, each sorting module comprises at least two narrow-band conveying components, and the at least two narrow-band conveying components of the sorting module are matched to form at least one rectangular storage groove. According to the linear narrow-band sorting machine, a plurality of narrow-band conveying assemblies form a sorting module, and a plurality of narrow-band conveying assemblies form a limiting groove, so that objects capable of rolling can be limited in the sorting module, the linear narrow-band sorting machine can meet the sorting requirements of various cargoes, and in addition, the sorting efficiency is improved. And the number of the narrow-band conveying assemblies can be set for each sorting module according to requirements, so that the sorting requirements of goods of different sizes can be met, the application range is greatly widened, and the application flexibility is greatly improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting, and in particular to sorting machines, sorting modules and sorting systems. Background Technology

[0002] Linear narrow-band sorting machines are commonly used sorting equipment.

[0003] Patent document CN218743275U discloses a commonly used linear narrow strip sorting machine.

[0004] Commonly used linear narrow belt sorting machines cannot be used for easily rolling items such as spherical or semi-circular shapes, which limits the applicability of linear narrow belt sorting machines. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art and to provide a sorting machine, a sorting module and a sorting system.

[0006] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0007] The sorting machine includes a set of sorting modules that move cyclically along a track. Each sorting module includes at least two narrow belt conveyor assemblies that cooperate to form at least one rectangular receiving trough.

[0008] Preferably, each of the narrow belt conveyor assemblies has at least two baffles on the outer surface of the conveyor belt that extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt.

[0009] Preferably, when the sorting module includes two narrow belt conveyor assemblies, the opposite ends of the baffles on the conveyor belts of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies are provided with flexible bristles.

[0010] When the sorting module includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies, flexible bristles are provided at the opposite ends of the baffles of the two conveyor belts of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides and at both ends of the baffles of the conveyor belts of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies.

[0011] Preferably, when the sorting module includes two narrow belt conveyor components, the opposing sides of the two narrow belt conveyor component frames are respectively provided with side plates with guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt, and the opposite sides of the two frames are provided with side plates without guards whose tops are not higher than the conveying surface of the conveyor belt.

[0012] Preferably, when the sorting module includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies, the two frames of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides are provided with side plates with guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt on their opposite sides, and the frames of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies are provided with side plates without guards whose top surfaces do not protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt on their opposite sides.

[0013] Preferably, at least one of the two adjacent side panels without side guards has a sealing strip on its outer side.

[0014] Preferably, each of the narrow-strip conveyor components of the sorting module is connected to a walking frame at both ends;

[0015] Alternatively, multiple narrow-band conveyor components of the sorting module may be connected at the same end to a walking frame.

[0016] Preferably, the walking frame is equipped with an anti-jamming brush.

[0017] Preferably, the two ends of the frame of the narrow belt conveyor are respectively connected to end plates, and at least one end of the two end plates is provided with horizontally extending adjusting bolts that can be rotated. The two adjusting bolts are threaded into the screw holes at both ends of the support shaft of the driven roller. The two end plates where the support shaft is located are respectively provided with vertical screw holes that face the heads of the adjusting bolts, and each vertical screw hole is provided with a set bolt that abuts against the head of the adjusting bolt.

[0018] Sorting modules, each sorting module including at least two consecutive narrow belt conveyor assemblies, the at least two consecutive narrow belt conveyor assemblies of the sorting module cooperating to form a rectangular receiving slot.

[0019] Sorting systems, including sorting machines as described above.

[0020] The advantages of this utility model's technical solution are mainly reflected in:

[0021] This invention enables multiple narrow-belt conveyor components to form a sorting module and a limiting groove, thereby confining rolling objects within the sorting module. This allows the linear narrow-belt sorter to meet the sorting needs of various goods. Furthermore, the number of narrow-belt conveyor components in each sorting module can be set as needed to meet the sorting needs of goods of different sizes, greatly improving the scope of application and flexibility of use.

[0022] In this invention, anti-jamming brushes are added to both ends of the narrow-band sorting component to prevent jamming and effectively reduce the risk of goods being pulled into the conveyor module during sorting.

[0023] The tension adjustment end of the conveyor belt in this invention is equipped with a set screw to prevent the adjustment screw from loosening. This effectively prevents the belt from loosening due to vibration during long-term reciprocating motion. Furthermore, the set screw is positioned reasonably, making it easy to observe and operate. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the sorting module of this utility model, including two narrow-belt conveyor components;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a cross-sectional view of a narrow-band conveyor component of the sorting module of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the sorting module of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the sorting module of this utility model, which includes three narrow belt conveyor components. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The purpose, advantages, and features of this utility model will be illustrated and explained through the following non-limiting description of preferred embodiments. These embodiments are merely typical examples of applying the technical solutions of this utility model, and all technical solutions formed by equivalent substitutions or equivalent transformations fall within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0029] In the description of the solution, it should be noted that the terms "center," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience and simplification of description. They 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first," "second," and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] The sorting machine disclosed in this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It includes a set of sorting modules 100 that move cyclically along a track, as shown in the attached drawings. Figure 1 As shown, each of the sorting modules 100 includes at least two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200, which cooperate to form at least one rectangular storage slot.

[0032] The assembly of the narrow-band conveyor assembly 200 can be configured as needed; preferably, as shown in the attached figure. Figure 2As shown, the narrow belt conveyor assembly 200 includes a frame 210. Each end of each side of the frame 210 is bolted to an end plate 220. A drive roller 230, which is an electric roller, is mounted on a pair of opposite end plates 220. A driven roller 240 is mounted on another pair of opposite end plates 220. A conveyor belt 250 is fitted onto the drive roller 230 and the driven roller 240, so that when the electric roller rotates, it can drive the conveyor belt 250 to rotate for conveying.

[0033] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 As shown, at least two baffles 251 extending along the width direction of the conveyor belt 250 are provided on the outer surface of the conveyor belt 250. For example, two baffles 251 are provided on the conveyor belt 250, and the baffles 251 are integrally formed with the conveyor belt 250. The distance between the two baffles 251 is slightly smaller than the length of the conveying surface of the narrow belt conveyor assembly 200, so that when the two baffles 251 are located above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 250, they can be located at both ends of the narrow belt conveyor assembly 200. Of course, the conveyor belt 251 can also have more baffles 251 distributed at equal intervals.

[0034] As attached Figure 2 As shown, to facilitate adjustment of the tension of the conveyor belt 250, the position of the driven roller 240 can be adjusted. Correspondingly, the support shaft 241 of the driven roller 240 is horizontally movably disposed in a pair of oblong holes 221 on the end plates 220. The extending direction of the oblong holes 221 is parallel to the conveying direction of the narrow belt conveyor assembly 200. A countersunk hole is provided at the end plate 220 where the driven roller 240 is located, extending inward from the outer end of the end plate and communicating with the oblong holes. A water-filled hole is rotatably disposed at the countersunk hole. A flat-extending adjusting bolt 260 extends parallel to the extension direction of the oblong hole 221. The adjusting bolt 260 is threaded into a threaded hole at one end of the support shaft 241 of the driven roller 240. By rotating the adjusting bolt 260, one end of the support shaft 241 can be moved relative to the adjusting bolt 260 to adjust its position. Adjusting the adjusting bolts 260 connected to both ends of the support shaft 241 allows for position adjustment at both ends, thereby adjusting the tension of the conveyor belt 250. Furthermore, to prevent the conveyor belt 250 from loosening due to vibration during long-term reciprocating motion, the adjusting end plate 220 is provided with a vertical threaded hole directly opposite the head of the adjusting bolt 260. A set bolt 270 is provided at the vertical threaded hole, abutting against the head of the adjusting bolt 260. This set bolt restricts the rotation and movement of the adjusting bolt head.

[0035] The number of narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 included in a sorting module 100 can be designed as needed. For example, a sorting module 100 may include two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200, or a sorting module 100 may include three to six adjacent narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200, and of course, the number may be more.

[0036] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 As shown, in order to avoid gaps between the baffles of the conveyor belt of the narrow belt conveyor assembly, when the sorting module includes two narrow belt conveyor assemblies, flexible bristles 252 are provided at the opposite ends of the baffles on the conveyor belts of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies.

[0037] As attached Figure 4 As shown, when the sorting module includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies, flexible bristles 252 are provided at the opposite ends of the baffles of the two conveyor belts of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides and at both ends of the baffles of the conveyor belts of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies.

[0038] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 As shown, when the sorting membrane assembly has only two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200, the opposing sides of the frames 210 of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 are respectively provided with side plates 280 with baffles that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 250. The opposite sides of the two frames 210 are provided with side plates 290 without baffles whose tops are not higher than the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 250. The positions of the baffles 251 of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 correspond one-to-one. Thus, the part of the side plates 280 with baffles on both sides above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 250 cooperates with the baffles 251 to form the rectangular storage groove.

[0039] When the sorting module 100 includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200, the opposing sides of the two frames 210 of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides are provided with side plates 280 with guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 250, and the opposite sides of these two frames and the two sides of the frame 210 of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies are provided with side plates 290 without guards whose top surface does not protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt 250. (See attached...) Figure 4 As shown, taking three narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 as an example, the outer sides of the frames 210 of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 on the left and right sides are provided with side plates 280 with guards, and the inner sides of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 and the two sides of the frame 210 of the middle narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 are provided with side plates 290 without guards. At the same time, the positions of the baffles 251 on the conveyor belts 250 of the three narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200 are respectively corresponding, so that the side plates 280 with guards on both sides and the baffles 251 cooperate to form the rectangular storage groove.

[0040] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3 Appendix Figure 4 As shown, in order to avoid jamming due to gaps between adjacent narrow belt conveyor assemblies 200, a sealing strip 300 can be provided on the outer side of at least one of the two adjacent side plates 290 without side guards.

[0041] In one embodiment, each of the narrow belt conveyor components 200 of the sorting module 100 is connected to a walking frame 400 at both ends. The walking frame 400 includes a bracket 410 fixed at an end plate 220 at the same end and a walking wheel 420 and a limiting wheel 430 disposed on the outside or inside of the bracket 410. In this case, there may be only one walking wheel 420 and a limiting wheel 430 on the bracket 410. In this case, the narrow belt conveyor components 200 can separate from each other at the turning position, thereby having a smaller turning radius.

[0042] Of course, in other embodiments, as shown in the appendix Figure 1 Appendix Figure 4 As shown, multiple narrow-belt conveyor components 200 of a sorting module 100 are connected at the same end to a traveling frame 400. Specifically, the end plates 220 of the multiple narrow-belt conveyor components 200 are connected to a longer traveling frame 400. The traveling frame 400 is equipped with multiple traveling wheels 420 and limiting wheels 430, which are staggered in the distribution direction of the narrow-belt conveyor components 200. Thus, the multiple narrow-belt conveyor components 200 are connected into an inseparable whole through the traveling frame 400. This sorting module 100 with this structure can move for sorting not only along a longitudinal track (the track's axis extends horizontally) but also along a horizontal track (the track's axis extends vertically). Furthermore, the traveling frames of adjacent sorting modules are connected together by chains. Alternatively, adjacent sorting modules can be connected by a known method of hinged connection using rod-end joint bearings.

[0043] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 4 As shown, the walking frame 400 is equipped with an anti-jamming brush 440. The anti-jamming brush 440 is connected to the walking frame 400 by bolts. The width of the anti-jamming brush 440 is basically consistent with that of the narrow belt conveyor assembly, and its height is equivalent to the middle height of the drive roller and the driven roller. The anti-jamming brush 440 can prevent goods from being rolled into the bottom of the trolley frame during sorting.

[0044] Example 2

[0045] This embodiment discloses a sorting system, including any of the sorting machines described above.

[0046] This utility model has many other embodiments. All technical solutions formed by equivalent transformation or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A sorting machine, comprising a set of sorting modules that circulate along a track, characterized in that: Each sorting module includes at least two narrow belt conveyor components, which cooperate to form at least one rectangular storage slot. Each of the narrow belt conveyor assemblies has at least two baffles on the outer surface of the conveyor belt that extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt. When the sorting module includes two narrow belt conveyor components, the opposing sides of the two narrow belt conveyor component frames are respectively provided with side plates with guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt, and the opposite sides of the two frames are provided with side plates without guards whose tops are not higher than the conveying surface of the conveyor belt. When the sorting module includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies, the two frames of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides are provided with side plates with side guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt on their opposite sides, and the frames of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies are provided with side plates without side guards whose top surfaces do not protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt on their opposite sides.

2. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: When the sorting module includes two narrow belt conveyor assemblies, flexible bristles are provided at the opposite ends of the baffles on the conveyor belts of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies. When the sorting module includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies, flexible bristles are provided at the opposite ends of the baffles of the two conveyor belts of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides and at both ends of the baffles of the conveyor belts of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies.

3. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: At least one of the two adjacent side panels without side guards has a sealing strip on its outer side.

4. The sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the narrow-strip conveyor components in the sorting module is connected to a walking frame at both ends; Alternatively, multiple narrow-band conveyor components of the sorting module may be connected at the same end to a walking frame.

5. The sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that: The walking frame is equipped with anti-jamming brushes.

6. The sorting machine according to any one of claims 1-5, characterized in that: The frame of the narrow belt conveyor assembly is connected to end plates at both ends. At least one end of the two end plates is provided with horizontally extending adjusting bolts that can rotate on their own. The two adjusting bolts are threaded into the screw holes at both ends of the support shaft of the driven roller. The two end plates on which the support shaft is located are provided with vertical screw holes that are directly opposite the heads of the adjusting bolts. Each vertical screw hole is provided with a set bolt that abuts against the head of the adjusting bolt.

7. A sorting module, characterized in that: Each sorting module includes at least two consecutive narrow belt conveyor assemblies, which cooperate to form a rectangular receiving slot. Each of the narrow belt conveyor assemblies has at least two baffles on the outer surface of the conveyor belt that extend along the width direction of the conveyor belt. When the sorting module includes two narrow belt conveyor components, the opposing sides of the two narrow belt conveyor component frames are respectively provided with side plates with guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt, and the opposite sides of the two frames are provided with side plates without guards whose tops are not higher than the conveying surface of the conveyor belt. When the sorting module includes at least three narrow belt conveyor assemblies, the two frames of the two narrow belt conveyor assemblies located on both sides are provided with side plates with side guards that partially protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt on their opposite sides, and the frames of the remaining narrow belt conveyor assemblies are provided with side plates without side guards whose top surfaces do not protrude above the conveying surface of the conveyor belt on their opposite sides.

8. A sorting system, characterized in that: Includes the sorting machine as described in any one of claims 1-7.

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