Automatic sorting equipment and automatic flow divider

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic sorting device and an automatic flow divider. The automatic flow divider comprises a power piece, a flow divider body and a control device, the turning plate is in transmission connection with the power part and swings on a vertical plane under the driving of the power part; when the turning plate rotates to a horizontal angle, the turning plate is in a closed state, when the turning plate is in the closed state, the discharge port is closed, and a first conveying pipe of the automatic sorting equipment is communicated at the automatic flow divider; when the turning plate rotates to a preset angle, the turning plate is in an open state, when the turning plate is in the open state, the feeding end of the first conveying pipe is communicated with the discharging port, and the discharging end of the first conveying pipe is disconnected with the discharging port. The automatic flow divider provided by the utility model is simple in structure, convenient to operate, convenient to arrange in a relatively large space and relatively low in cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of environmental protection equipment, specifically to an automated sorting device and an automatic diverter. Background Technology

[0002] Waste recycling is an important measure for maintaining environmental sanitation, protecting public health, promoting resource recycling, and achieving sustainable development. Waste recycling is a crucial component of waste recycling and disposal, and is vital for resource recycling and environmental protection, playing a significant role in promoting sustainable development. Waste recycling refers to the process of collecting, sorting, processing, and treating recyclable materials from waste so that they can re-enter the production cycle. In the material sorting process, due to the large scale of the equipment, the existing switching valves are costly. Utility Model Content

[0003] Therefore, this utility model provides an automated sorting device and an automatic diverter to solve at least one of the above-mentioned technical problems.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:

[0005] This utility model provides an automatic sorting device for automated sorting equipment, the automatic sorting device comprising:

[0006] Power components;

[0007] A flap, which is connected to the power component and swings in a vertical plane under the drive of the power component;

[0008] Specifically, when the flap rotates to a horizontal angle, it is in a closed state, which closes the discharge port and connects the first conveying pipe of the automated sorting equipment to the automatic diverter; when the flap rotates to a preset angle, it is in an open state, which connects the inlet end of the first conveying pipe to the discharge port and disconnects the outlet end of the first conveying pipe from the discharge port.

[0009] The automatic diverter provided by this utility model has a simple structure, is easy to operate, is easy to deploy in a large space, and has a low cost.

[0010] In some embodiments, the automatic diverter includes three channels, wherein the first channel is connected to the material inlet direction of the first conveying pipe, the second channel is connected to the material outlet direction of the first conveying pipe, and the third channel is connected to the discharge port.

[0011] When the flap is open, the first and third channels are connected, while the second and third channels are closed. Materials can enter the second channel from the first channel and then be transported to the designated sorting bin.

[0012] When the flap is closed, the second and third channels are connected, the first channel is blocked by the flap 102, the material enters the automatic diverter through the second channel, and leaves the automatic diverter through the third channel.

[0013] In some embodiments, the channel includes a frame and sheet metal covering the periphery of the frame.

[0014] In some embodiments, the power component is a cylinder.

[0015] In some embodiments, one end of the cylinder is mounted on the frame, and the other end is mounted with a connecting arm, the other end of which is connected to the rotating shaft of the flap.

[0016] In addition to the aforementioned automatic diverter, this utility model also provides an automated sorting device, which includes:

[0017] Feeding mechanism;

[0018] The sorting machine is connected to the feeding mechanism via a first conveyor, and the material to be sorted is identified into a material category on the sorting machine.

[0019] The sorting bins are at least two, and each sorting bin stores a unique type of material.

[0020] The first conveying pipe has an inlet connected to the first outlet of the sorting machine. The first conveying pipe has multiple outlets, each of which is correspondingly located at the inlet of each sorting bin. Each outlet is equipped with an automatic diverter that is normally closed.

[0021] The circulating bin is connected to the second discharge port of the sorting machine through a second conveying pipe, and the circulating bin is connected to the feeding mechanism through a second conveying component;

[0022] The automatic splitter is the automatic splitter described above. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are merely exemplary, and those skilled in the art can derive other embodiments based on the provided drawings without creative effort.

[0024] The structures, proportions, sizes, etc. illustrated in this specification are only for the purpose of assisting those skilled in the art in understanding and reading the content disclosed herein, and are not intended to limit the implementation conditions of this utility model. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportions, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and objectives that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0025] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the automatic diverter in the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 This is the second schematic diagram of the automatic diverter in the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model.

[0029] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0030] 1. Feeding mechanism; 2. Sorting machine; 31. First sorting bin; 32. Second sorting bin;

[0031] 33. Third sorting bin; 34. Fourth sorting bin; 35. Fifth sorting bin; 4. First conveying pipe;

[0032] 5. Discharge port; 61-First circulation chamber; 62-Second circulation chamber; 7-Second conveying pipe;

[0033] 8. First conveyor; 9. Second conveyor; 10. Automatic distributor; 101. Cylinder;

[0034] 102. Flip-up panel; 103. First channel; 104. Second channel; 105. Third channel;

[0035] 106. Connecting arm; 107. Rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0037] In one specific implementation, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model includes a feeding mechanism 1, a sorting machine 2, sorting bins, a first conveying pipe 4, a circulation bin, and a control unit. The sorting machine 2 is connected to the feeding mechanism 1 via a first conveying component 8, and the material to be sorted is identified by its material category on the sorting machine 2. There are at least two sorting bins (five in this embodiment; obviously, the number of sorting bins is not limited to five and can be increased or decreased according to actual use), and each sorting bin stores a unique type of material. The inlet of the first conveying pipe 4 is connected to the first outlet 5 of the sorting machine 2, and the first conveying pipe 4 has multiple outlets. 5. Each of the discharge ports 5 is correspondingly located at the inlet of each of the sorting bins, and each discharge port 5 is equipped with an automatic diverter 10 that is normally closed. The circulation bin is connected to the second discharge port 5 of the sorting machine 2 through the second conveying pipe 7, and the circulation bin is connected to the feeding mechanism 1 through the second conveying component 9. The control unit is used to obtain the material category of the material to be sorted based on the collected parameter information of the material to be sorted, and generate a valve opening command based on the identified material category. The opening command is used to control the automatic diverter 10 at the discharge port 5 corresponding to the material category to open, so that the material to be sorted enters the corresponding sorting bin.

[0038] During operation, in the feeding stage, operators or other automated devices place the materials to be sorted onto the feeding mechanism 1. The feeding mechanism 1 can be a vibrating feeding tray, belt conveyor, etc. Its function is to orderly transport the materials onto the first conveyor 8. The first conveyor 8 runs at a stable speed, transporting the materials from the feed end to the feed inlet of the sorter 2. In the sorting stage, after the materials enter the sorter 2, the sorter 2 uses built-in sensors (such as vision sensors, near-infrared sensors, weight sensors, etc.) to detect and analyze the characteristics of the materials. For example, vision sensors can identify the appearance characteristics of materials such as color, shape, and size; near-infrared sensors can analyze the chemical composition of materials; weight sensors can measure the weight of materials. The control system of the sorter 2 compares the data collected by the sensors with pre-set standard parameters to determine the category of the materials. During the diversion stage, once the material category is determined, the control unit generates a valve opening command and sends the command to the automatic diverter 10 at the corresponding outlet 5. Upon receiving the command, the automatic diverter 10 performs the corresponding action, opening the outlet 5 to allow the material to smoothly enter the corresponding sorting bin. The sorting bin can be classified according to the material category, such as metal bin, plastic bin, glass bin, etc.

[0039] In some embodiments, the first conveying pipe 4 includes a first bend and a first cross pipe, with the inlet located at the end of the first bend away from the first cross pipe. This structural design facilitates material flow and distribution, improves the smoothness and stability of the conveying pipe, and reduces the risk of material blockage. The first conveying pipe 4 can be a flexible conveying pipe or a conveying pipe of other shapes to adapt to the needs of different scenarios.

[0040] Furthermore, the sorting bins are distributed sequentially along the extension direction of the first horizontal tube to improve the utilization rate of the sorting bins and the storage efficiency of materials. It should be understood that the layout of the sorting bins is not limited to the above structure, and a modular sorting bin design can also be adopted, flexibly adjusting the bin positions and quantities according to actual needs.

[0041] Specifically, the sorting machine 2 is a vision sorting machine, and the parameter information is the image information of the material to be sorted. Besides visual recognition, other recognition technologies, such as barcode recognition or RFID technology, can be selected to replace visual recognition, or as a supplement to visual recognition.

[0042] In some embodiments, there are at least two sets of circulation bins, which are referred to as the first circulation bin 61 and the second circulation bin 62 for ease of subsequent description. The control unit is also used to acquire the material level of the current circulation bin. When the material level reaches a preset value, the control unit opens the feed valve of the next-level circulation bin and closes the feed valve of the current circulation bin to improve material utilization and reduce waste and the cost of repeated processing. Simultaneously, by setting up two circulation bins, the two circulation bins are used alternately in the workflow to improve the efficiency of circulation sorting.

[0043] Specifically, such as Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the automatic diverter 10 includes a power component and a flap 102. The power component is activated according to the valve opening command of the control unit. The flap 102 is connected to the power component and swings in a vertical plane under the drive of the power component. When the flap 102 rotates to a horizontal angle, it is in a closed state, sealing the discharge port 5 and connecting the first conveying pipe 4 to the automatic diverter 10. When the flap 102 rotates to a preset angle, it is in an open state, connecting the inlet end of the first conveying pipe 4 to the discharge port 5 and disconnecting the outlet end of the first conveying pipe 4 from the discharge port 5. Controlling the opening and closing of the flap 102 via commands from the control unit improves the accuracy and reliability of the diverter, ensuring that materials accurately enter the corresponding sorting bins.

[0044] Please continue to refer to this. Figures 3-4 To ensure structural reliability and facilitate assembly with the first conveying pipe 4, the automatic diverter 10 includes three channels: the first channel 103 is connected to the infeed direction of the first conveying pipe 4, the second channel 104 is connected to the outfeed direction of the first conveying pipe 4, and the third channel 105 is connected to the outlet 5. When the flap 102 is open, the first channel 103 and the third channel 105 are connected, while the second channel 104 and the third channel 105 are closed. Material can enter the second channel 104 from the first channel 103 and then be conveyed to the designated sorting bin. When the flap 102 is closed, the second channel 104 and the third channel 105 are connected, and the first channel 103 is blocked by the flap 102. Material enters the automatic diverter 10 through the second channel 104 and leaves the automatic diverter 10 through the third channel 105, so that the material passes through but does not enter the sorting bin, but instead enters the downstream sorting bin.

[0045] The channel is composed of a frame and sheet metal covering the outer perimeter of the frame. The power component can be a cylinder 101. One end of the cylinder 101 is mounted on the frame, and the other end is mounted with a connecting arm 106. The other end of the connecting arm 106 is connected to the rotating shaft 107 of the flap 102. During operation, the cylinder 101 extends and retracts, causing the connecting arm 106 to swing, which in turn causes the rotating shaft 107 to rotate. The rotating shaft 107 is fixed to the flap 102, thereby causing the flap 102 to rotate in the vertical plane.

[0046] In the above specific embodiments, the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model realizes the automated sorting of various types of materials in the waste recycling process, which significantly improves the work efficiency of sorting operations; through visual sorting technology and precise control of the automatic diverter 10, the sorting accuracy is greatly improved, while reducing labor costs and equipment maintenance costs; in addition, the design of the recycling bin further improves the utilization rate of materials and reduces resource waste, providing an efficient and reliable sorting solution for the waste recycling industry.

[0047] To facilitate understanding, the working process of the device provided by this utility model will be briefly described below in a specific application scenario.

[0048] Taking two circulation bins and five sorting bins (referred to as sorting bin 31, sorting bin 32, sorting bin 33, sorting bin 34, and sorting bin 35 for ease of description) as an example, the mixed materials enter the sorter 2. Assuming that the first type of material needs to be sorted out, the unsorted material enters the first circulation bin 61. At this time, the automatic diverter 10 above the first sorting bin 31 corresponding to the first type of material is opened, and the automatic diverters 10 above the other sorting bins are closed. The augers (i.e., the second conveyor 9) of the first circulation bin 61 and the second circulation bin 62 do not perform material conveying and return.

[0049] The material in the first circulation bin 61 re-enters the sorter 2, which selects the second type of material. The unsorted material enters the second circulation bin 62. At this time, the auger conveyor of the first circulation bin 61 is turned on, and the material enters the circulation sorting. The automatic diverter 10 above the second sorting bin 32 corresponding to the second type of material is turned on, and the automatic diverters 10 above the other sorting bins are turned off.

[0050] The material in the second circulation bin 62 re-enters the sorter 2, and the third type of material is selected. The unsorted material enters the first circulation bin 61. At this time, the auger conveyor of the second circulation bin 62 is turned on, and the material enters the circulation sorting. The automatic diverter 10 above the third sorting bin 33 corresponding to the third type of material is turned on, and the automatic diverters 10 above the other sorting bins are turned off.

[0051] The material in the first circulation bin 61 re-enters the sorter 2, which selects the fourth type of material. The unsorted material enters the second circulation bin 62. At this time, the material auger conveyor in the first circulation bin 61 is turned on, and the material enters the circulation sorting. The automatic diverter 10 above the fourth sorting bin 34 corresponding to the fourth type of material is turned on, and the automatic diverters 10 above the other sorting bins are turned off.

[0052] The material in the second circulation bin 62 re-enters the sorter 2, where the fifth category of material is selected, and the unsorted material enters the first circulation bin 61. This process continues until all materials are sorted. At this point, the auger conveyor of the material in the second circulation bin 62 is activated, the automatic diverter 10 above the fifth sorting bin 35 corresponding to the fifth category of material is opened, and the automatic diverters 10 above the other sorting bins are closed.

[0053] Similarly, for other materials in the circulating bin, users can either empty the bin for further sorting or directly bag and pack them.

[0054] In one or more of the above specific embodiments, the automated sorting equipment provided by this utility model has the following technical effects:

[0055] Improve sorting efficiency: Through automated feeding, sorting and diversion processes, manual operation is greatly reduced, large quantities of waste materials can be processed quickly, the sorting speed of various materials in the waste recycling process is improved, and the needs of large-scale recycling operations are met.

[0056] Improve sorting accuracy: By adopting advanced sorting technologies such as vision sorting machines, the categories of waste materials can be accurately identified, effectively avoiding missorting and omissions during manual sorting, thus improving the accuracy of sorting and enhancing the reuse value of waste materials.

[0057] Achieving material recycling and sorting: The recycling bin allows waste materials that have not been accurately sorted to re-enter the sorting process, further improving the sorting quality of materials and ensuring that all types of waste can be accurately classified.

[0058] Simple structure and easy maintenance: The equipment has a reasonable structural design and tight connections between components, which reduces the probability of failure, lowers maintenance costs, and improves the reliability and stability of the equipment.

[0059] Intelligent control: The control unit can automatically control the opening and closing of the automatic diverter based on the parameter information of the material, realizing the automated classification and storage of waste materials, reducing the interference of human factors, and improving the level of intelligence of sorting operations.

[0060] The above specific embodiments further illustrate the purpose, technical solution, and beneficial effects of this utility model. It should be understood that the above are only specific embodiments of this utility model and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made on the basis of the technical solution of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic diverter for use in an automated sorting apparatus, characterized by, The automatic diverter comprises: a power member; a flap connected with the power member and swinging in a vertical plane under the drive of the power member; wherein the flap is in a closed state when it is rotated to a horizontal angle, and the flap is in the closed state to close the discharge port and to connect the first material conveying pipe of the automatic sorting device at the automatic diverter; the flap is in an open state when it is rotated to a preset angle, and the first material conveying pipe is connected at the discharge port in the open state of the flap.

2. The automatic flow diverter of claim 1, wherein, The automatic diverter comprises three channels, wherein the first channel is connected with the incoming direction of the first material conveying pipe, the second channel is connected with the outgoing direction of the first material conveying pipe, and the third channel is connected with the discharge port. When the flap is in the open state, the first channel and the third channel are connected, the second channel and the third channel are cut off, and the material can enter the second channel from the first channel and then be conveyed to the designated sorting bin; When the flap is in the closed state, the second channel and the third channel are connected, and the first channel is blocked by the flap (102), so that the material enters the automatic diverter through the second channel and leaves the automatic diverter through the third channel.

3. The automatic flow diverter of claim 2, wherein, The channel comprises a frame and a sheet metal wrapped around the outer periphery of the frame.

4. The auto-splitter of claim 3, wherein, The power member is a cylinder.

5. The automatic flow diverter of claim 4, wherein, One end of the cylinder is installed on the frame, and the other end is installed with a connecting arm, and the other end of the connecting arm is connected with the rotating shaft of the flap.

6. An automated sorting apparatus characterized by, The automatic sorting device comprises: a feeding mechanism; a sorting machine connected with the feeding mechanism through a first conveying member, and the material to be sorted is identified on the sorting machine to determine the material category; sorting bins, which are at least two and each store only one category of material; a first material conveying pipe, the inlet of which is connected with the first discharge port of the sorting machine, and the first material conveying pipe has multiple discharge ports, each of which is one-to-one corresponding to the inlet of each sorting bin, and each discharge port is installed with an automatic diverter in a normally closed state; a circulating bin connected with the second discharge port of the sorting machine through a second material conveying pipe, and connected with the feeding mechanism through a second conveying member; The automatic diverter is as claimed in any one of claims 1-5.

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