Permanent magnet narrow-band linear sorting machine
The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine uses a permanent magnet linear motor to drive the sorting components to move in a circular motion and convey them via a narrow strip. This solves the problems of large footprint and high cost of traditional sorting systems, and achieves efficient and accurate logistics sorting, making it suitable for low-cost operation of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520437106.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-03-13
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-03-13
AI Technical Summary
Traditional wide belt conveyor logistics sorting systems occupy a large area, are costly, limit the spatial layout flexibility and long-term development potential of logistics centers, and are inefficient and prone to errors.
The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine uses a permanent magnet linear motor to drive multiple sorting components to move in a circular motion, and achieves precise sorting through a narrow-strip conveyor belt. Combined with an infrared servo driver and a seamless sliding contact line current collector to provide stable power support, the sorting process is highly efficient and accurate.
It achieves low-cost operation while reducing floor space, improves sorting efficiency, accuracy, and stability, and reduces initial investment and maintenance costs, making it suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting technology, and in particular to a permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine. Background Technology
[0002] Logistics, as the lifeblood of the modern economy, connects all aspects of production and consumption, ensuring the smooth flow of goods and services globally. It integrates multiple functions such as transportation, warehousing, packaging, loading and unloading, distribution, and information processing, forming a complex and sophisticated system. With the booming development of e-commerce and the increasing diversification of consumer demands, the logistics industry faces unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Efficient, fast, and accurate logistics services have become crucial for enterprises to enhance their competitiveness and meet market demands. Continuous innovation in logistics technologies, such as the application of the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence, is driving the logistics industry towards intelligence and automation, achieving more precise inventory management, more optimized route planning, and more attentive customer service.
[0003] Logistics sorting, as a core link in the logistics process, directly affects the operational quality of the entire logistics chain through its efficiency and accuracy. Traditional sorting methods rely on manual operation, which is not only inefficient but also prone to errors. Today, with the widespread application of automated sorting technologies, such as high-speed sorting lines, intelligent robots, and visual recognition systems, logistics sorting has achieved a qualitative leap.
[0004] Traditional sorting systems, especially those using wide belt conveyors, have made some progress in the field of automated sorting, but their inherent limitations are also apparent. These systems typically require a large floor area, which not only increases daily operating costs but also severely limits the flexibility of logistics centers in terms of spatial layout and their long-term development potential. In addition, the high initial investment and continuous maintenance costs constitute an economic barrier that is difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to overcome. Therefore, there is a current need for a narrow belt sorting system that can significantly reduce floor space, maintain low-cost operation, and ensure that sorting efficiency is not reduced. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine to address the aforementioned shortcomings in the prior art.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine, comprising multiple supporting steel frames arranged vertically, with double-sided sealing plates fixedly connected between the upper and lower supporting steel frames, each with a transparent protective plate, supporting columns fixedly connected between the multiple supporting steel frames, end caps fixedly connected to both ends of each supporting steel frame, side guards fixedly connected to both sides of each end cap, multiple side guards fixedly connected to the supporting steel frames, track assemblies fixedly installed on both sides of each supporting steel frame, sorting components mounted on each track assemblies, and a drive assembly for driving the sorting components to move in a circular motion fixedly connected between the lower supporting steel frames.
[0007] As a further description of the above technical solution: the track assembly includes two linear guide rails and two semi-circular guide rails. The two linear guide rails are arranged vertically and fixedly connected to the upper and lower supporting steel frames respectively. The two semi-circular guide rails are respectively set at both ends of the linear guide rails and connected to the two linear guide rails.
[0008] As a further description of the above technical solution: the sorting assembly includes a sorting part and a moving part. The moving part includes two connecting side plates. The side walls of the two connecting side plates are rotatably connected to two rail-holding wheels. The two rail-holding wheels are respectively arranged on the inner and outer sides of the linear guide rail and the semi-circular guide rail.
[0009] As a further description of the above technical solution: the sorting unit includes a mounting base plate and two mounting side plates. The mounting base plate is fixedly connected between the connecting side plates. The two mounting side plates are fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base plate. Two rollers are rotatably installed between the two mounting side plates. A conveyor belt is drivenly connected between the two rollers. One roller is an electric roller, and the other is a driven roller.
[0010] As a further description of the above technical solution: one end of the connecting side plate is provided with a mounting hole, and the other end of the connecting side plate is fixedly connected with a spherical bearing. A nut is provided on the spherical bearing, and the multiple sorting components are connected and locked together by screwing the spherical bearing through the mounting hole and the nut.
[0011] As a further description of the above technical solution: the drive assembly includes a permanent magnet linear motor fixedly installed between the supporting steel frames on both sides below, the permanent magnet linear motor is equipped with an encoder, and a seamless sliding contact line current collector is fixedly connected between the two semi-circular guide rails.
[0012] As a further description of the above technical solution: each of the sorting components is equipped with an infrared servo driver, the infrared servo driver is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting base plate of each sorting component, and an infrared communication module is installed inside the supporting steel frame.
[0013] This utility model provides a permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine. It has the following advantages: Items to be sorted are placed above multiple sorting components. The permanent magnet linear motor of the drive component drives and transports these components. The multiple sorting components move in a circular motion via the drive component, transporting the items. When the items reach a predetermined position, the conveyor belt on the sorting component transports them laterally, thus achieving sorting. Compared to traditional sorting devices, this sorting machine uses multiple connected components with narrower conveyor belts, enabling precise sorting. Furthermore, the device is driven by a permanent magnet linear motor, which allows for more stable movement of the sorting components compared to traditional drive methods.
[0014] It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and illustrative only, and are not intended to limit this disclosure.
[0015] This application provides an overview of various implementations or examples of the technology described in this disclosure, and is not a full disclosure of the entire scope or all features of the disclosed technology. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of the permanent magnet narrow-band linear sorting machine proposed in this utility model.
[0017] Figure 2 This utility model Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram at point A;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a side view of the structure of this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the multiple sorting components of this utility model after they are connected.
[0020] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of a single sorting component of this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the connection between the two sorting components of this utility model.
[0022] Legend:
[0023] 1. Support steel frame; 101. Double-sided sealing plate; 2. Support column; 3. Side guard plate; 4. End cover plate; 5. Permanent magnet linear motor; 6. Encoder; 7. Linear guide rail; 8. Semi-circular guide rail; 9. Seamless sliding contact line current collector; 10. Transparent guard plate; 11. Mounting base plate; 12. Conveyor belt; 13. Roller; 14. Mounting side plate; 15. Connecting side plate; 16. Rail-holding wheel; 17. Infrared servo driver; 18. Spherical bearing; 19. Nut; 20. Mounting hole. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.
[0025] Reference Figure 1-6 A permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine includes multiple supporting steel frames 1 arranged vertically. A double-sided sealing plate 101 is fixedly connected between the upper and lower supporting steel frames 1. A transparent protective plate 10 is provided on the double-sided sealing plate 101. Support columns 2 are fixedly connected between the multiple supporting steel frames 1. End caps 4 are fixedly connected to both ends of each supporting steel frame 1. Side guard plates 3 are fixedly connected to both sides of each end cap 4. Multiple side guard plates 3 are fixedly connected to the supporting steel frames 1. Track assemblies are fixedly installed on both sides of the supporting steel frames 1. Sorting components are provided on each track assembly. The lower supporting steel frame 1 is fixedly connected to the support columns 2. A drive assembly is fixedly connected to drive the sorting components to move in a circular motion. Items to be sorted are placed above multiple sorting components. The permanent magnet linear motor 5 of the drive assembly drives and transports the multiple sorting components. The multiple sorting components move in a circular motion through the drive assembly, which can transport the items. When the items are transported to a predetermined position, the conveyor belt on the sorting component can transport the items laterally, thereby achieving sorting. Compared with traditional sorting devices, the above-mentioned sorting components are connected by multiple sorting components, and the transmission belt of the sorting components is narrower, which can achieve precise sorting. Furthermore, the above-mentioned device is driven by the permanent magnet linear motor 5, which can achieve more stable movement of the sorting components compared with traditional driving methods.
[0026] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, the track assembly includes two linear guide rails 7 and two semi-circular guide rails 8. The two linear guide rails 7 are arranged vertically and fixedly connected to the upper and lower supporting steel frames 1 respectively. The two semi-circular guide rails 8 are respectively arranged at both ends of the linear guide rails 7 and connected to the two linear guide rails 7. The two linear guide rails 7 and the two semi-circular guide rails 8 can form a racetrack-shaped track for carrying the movement of the sorting assembly.
[0027] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, the sorting assembly includes a sorting part and a moving part. The moving part includes two connecting side plates 15. The side walls of the two connecting side plates 15 are rotatably connected to two rail-holding wheels 16. The two rail-holding wheels 16 are respectively disposed on the inner and outer sides of the linear guide rail 7 and the semi-circular guide rail 8. The two rail-holding wheels 16 can be tightly engaged on the rail, thereby increasing the stability of the sorting assembly during transportation.
[0028] As a preferred embodiment, the sorting unit includes a mounting base plate 11 and two mounting side plates 14. The mounting base plate 11 is fixedly connected between the connecting side plates 15. The two mounting side plates 14 are fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base plate 11. Two rollers 13 are rotatably mounted between the two mounting side plates 14. A conveyor belt 12 is driven between the two rollers 13. One roller 13 is an electric roller, and the other is a driven roller. The rotation between the electric roller and the driven roller drives the transmission of the conveyor belt 12, thereby realizing the sorting of items at corresponding positions.
[0029] As a preferred technical solution of this embodiment, one end of the connecting side plate 15 is provided with a mounting hole 20, and the other end of the connecting side plate 15 is fixedly connected to a spherical bearing 18. A nut 19 is provided on the spherical bearing 18. Multiple sorting components are connected and locked by the spherical bearing 18 passing through the mounting hole 20 and the nut 19. The connection between the sorting components can be realized by passing the spherical bearing 18 on one connecting side plate 15 through the mounting hole 20 on another connecting side plate 15 and locking it with the nut 19.
[0030] As a preferred embodiment, the drive assembly includes a permanent magnet linear motor 5 fixedly installed between the supporting steel frames 1 on both sides below. The permanent magnet linear motor 5 is equipped with an encoder 6, and a seamless sliding contact line current collector 9 is fixedly connected between the two semi-circular guide rails 8. The drive assembly mainly relies on the permanent magnet linear motor 5, which is fixed between the supporting steel frames 1 on both sides. It is driven by the magnetic field inside the motor to realize the linear movement of the sorting module. The encoder 6 is installed on the motor to accurately monitor and provide feedback on the position and speed of the sorting module, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of sorting. At the same time, the seamless sliding contact line current collector 9 connected between the two semi-circular guide rails 8 provides continuous and stable power support to the motor, ensuring the smooth operation of sorting.
[0031] As a preferred technical solution in this embodiment, each of the sorting components is equipped with an infrared servo driver 17. The infrared servo driver 17 is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting base plate 11 of each sorting component. An infrared communication module is installed inside the supporting steel frame 1. Each sorting component is equipped with an infrared servo driver 17 at its bottom. These drivers are firmly installed on the mounting base plate 11. When the infrared servo driver 17 receives a signal command from the infrared communication module installed inside the supporting steel frame 1, it will respond quickly and drive the corresponding trolley to perform the action, accurately delivering the express delivery on the trolley. The infrared communication module, as the command center of the system, is uniquely and fixedly installed at a specific position on the supporting steel frame 1. It is responsible for transmitting precise signal commands to each passing trolley, ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the entire sorting process.
[0032] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. A permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine, comprising multiple supporting steel frames (1), characterized in that, Multiple support steel frames (1) are arranged vertically. A double-sided sealing plate (101) is fixedly connected between the upper support steel frame (1) and the lower support steel frame (1). A transparent protective plate (10) is provided on the double-sided sealing plate (101). Support columns (2) are fixedly connected between the multiple support steel frames (1). End cover plates (4) are fixedly connected to both ends of the support steel frame (1). Side guard plates (3) are fixedly connected to both sides of the two end cover plates (4). Multiple side guard plates (3) are fixedly connected to the support steel frame (1). Track assemblies are fixedly installed on both sides of the support steel frame (1). Sorting components are provided on the track assemblies. A drive assembly for driving the sorting components to move in a ring is fixedly connected between the lower support steel frames (1).
2. The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track assembly includes two linear guide rails (7) and two semi-circular guide rails (8). The two linear guide rails (7) are arranged vertically and fixedly connected to the upper and lower support steel frames (1) respectively. The two semi-circular guide rails (8) are respectively set at both ends of the linear guide rails (7) and connected to the two linear guide rails (7).
3. The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sorting assembly includes a sorting section and a moving section. The moving section includes two connecting side plates (15). The side walls of the two connecting side plates (15) are rotatably connected to two rail-holding wheels (16). The two rail-holding wheels (16) are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the linear guide rail (7) and the semi-circular guide rail (8).
4. The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, The sorting unit includes a mounting base plate (11) and two mounting side plates (14). The mounting base plate (11) is fixedly connected between the connecting side plates (15). The two mounting side plates (14) are fixedly installed on the top of the mounting base plate (11). Two rollers (13) are rotatably installed between the two mounting side plates (14). A conveyor belt (12) is driven between the two rollers (13).
5. The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine according to claim 3, characterized in that, One end of the connecting side plate (15) is provided with a mounting hole (20), and the other end of the connecting side plate (15) is fixedly connected with a spherical bearing (18). A nut (19) is provided on the spherical bearing (18). Multiple sorting components are connected and locked together by the spherical bearing (18) through the mounting hole (20) and the nut (19).
6. The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The drive assembly includes a permanent magnet linear motor (5) fixedly installed between the supporting steel frames (1) on both sides below, and an encoder (6) is provided on the permanent magnet linear motor (5). A seamless sliding contact line current collector (9) is fixedly connected between the two semi-circular guide rails (8).
7. The permanent magnet narrow-strip linear sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the sorting components is equipped with an infrared servo driver (17), which is fixedly installed at the bottom of the mounting base plate (11) of each sorting component. An infrared communication module is installed inside the supporting steel frame (1).