Sorting chute and sorting equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses a sorting chute and sorting equipment, the sorting chute comprises a gliding inclined plate, a plurality of blocks are arranged on the gliding inclined plate, a sorting channel is formed between every two adjacent blocks, the gliding inclined plate is further provided with retentate removing devices corresponding to the sorting channels, and the retentate removing devices are arranged on the gliding inclined plate. And the retentate removing device removes the cargoes retained at the sorting channel out of the sorting channel through a removing arm rotating around a rotating shaft perpendicular to the gliding inclined plate. According to the utility model, the retentate removing device corresponding to each sorting channel is arranged, so that when retentate exists at one sorting channel, the retentate at the sorting channel can be removed through the retentate removing device, the difficulty of manual treatment is greatly reduced, and the working efficiency is improved. Even, the retentate can be automatically detected and automatically processed through a sensor, so that the manual processing process is omitted, and the automation degree of the sorting equipment is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting, and in particular to sorting chutes and sorting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] In sorting, sorting chutes are devices used to transfer packages sorted by a sorting machine from a higher position to a relatively lower position.

[0003] Patent document CN208135398U discloses the structure of commonly used sorting chutes.

[0004] However, in the actual sorting process, due to factors such as the type of goods, such as thin and light items, soft packaging, and the surface smoothness of the chute, there may be problems such as large energy loss, goods jamming, and stagnation in the sorting channel of the chute during the conveying process.

[0005] However, due to the high installation position of the chute, it is difficult to handle manually. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems existing in the prior art and to provide a sorting chute and sorting equipment.

[0007] The objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution:

[0008] The sorting chute includes a sliding ramp with multiple partitions. A sorting channel is formed between two adjacent partitions. The sliding ramp is also equipped with a residual material removal device corresponding to each sorting channel. The residual material removal device removes the goods stuck in the sorting channel from the sorting channel by a removal arm that rotates about a pivot perpendicular to the sliding ramp.

[0009] Preferably, the pivot is located near the side of the barrier that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the downward ramp.

[0010] Preferably, the clearing arm swings between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the extension direction of the clearing arm is perpendicular to the upper and lower sides of the sliding ramp.

[0011] Preferably, a brush is provided at the bottom of the cleaning arm, and the bristles of the brush are close to or in contact with the sliding inclined plate.

[0012] Preferably, in the first position, the distance from the clearing arm to the upper side of the sliding ramp is less than the distance from the block to the upper side of the sliding ramp.

[0013] Preferably, the rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the sliding ramp and connected to a drive assembly that drives its rotation, the drive assembly being located at the bottom of the sliding ramp.

[0014] Preferably, the drive component is a geared motor connected to the rotating shaft;

[0015] Alternatively, the drive assembly may include a rotating arm connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating arm being connected to a linear motion driver that drives it to rotate about the rotating shaft;

[0016] Alternatively, the drive assembly may include a drive motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft via a torque transmission mechanism and drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

[0017] Preferably, a first detection sensor is provided at the sorting channel to detect whether there are any goods left in the sorting channel.

[0018] Preferably, the first detection sensor includes a reflective sensor and a reflector, the reflective sensor and the reflector are disposed in two adjacent grids, and the grids are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the reflector and the reflective sensor;

[0019] Alternatively, the first detection sensor includes a transmitter and a receiver, which are disposed in two adjacent compartments, and the compartments are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the transmitter and receiver.

[0020] Preferably, a second detection sensor corresponding to each sorting channel is provided on the lower side of the sliding ramp.

[0021] Sorting equipment, including sorting chutes as described above.

[0022] The advantages of this utility model's technical solution are mainly reflected in:

[0023] This utility model is equipped with a residue removal device corresponding to each sorting channel. When there is residue in a sorting channel, the residue can be removed by the residue removal device, which greatly reduces the difficulty of manual processing. It can even automatically detect and process residue through sensors, thereby eliminating the manual processing process and improving the automation level of sorting equipment.

[0024] This invention positions the clearing arm close to the barrier in the first position and makes the extension direction of the clearing arm perpendicular to the upper and lower sides of the sliding ramp. This effectively avoids the clearing arm interfering with the normal sorting of goods, while making the clearing arm as long as possible to ensure effective coverage of the sorting channel and guarantee the reliability of clearing.

[0025] This invention incorporates a brush at the bottom of the cleaning arm, which effectively meets the need for thorough cleaning of thin and light goods, and helps ensure the possible cleaning of various goods.

[0026] This invention effectively ensures the reliability of detection by using a through-beam sensor or a reflective sensor in conjunction with a reflector for the first detection sensor. At the same time, placing the first detection sensor inside the barrier effectively ensures its safety.

[0027] This invention can effectively determine whether the retained material has been successfully removed through the second detection sensor, thereby ensuring that the sorting channel can be used smoothly. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1 This is a partial perspective view of the sorting chute of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a partial front view of the sorting chute of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a partial bottom view of the sorting chute of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0031] 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] The sorting chute disclosed in this utility model will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, as shown in the attached drawings. Figure 1As shown, it includes a sliding ramp 100, on which multiple partitions 200 are provided, and a sorting channel 300 is formed between two adjacent partitions 200. The sliding ramp 100 is also provided with a residual material removal device 400 corresponding to each sorting channel 300. The residual material removal device 400 removes the goods retained in the sorting channel 300 from the sorting channel 300 by a removal arm 410 that rotates about a pivot 420 perpendicular to the sliding ramp 100.

[0035] Specifically, the baffle 200 can be a baffle perpendicular to the sliding ramp 100. Furthermore, the baffles 200 are evenly spaced on the sliding ramp 100. More preferably, as shown in the attached figure... Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 As shown, the barrier 200 is a triangular prism, with one apex pointing towards the upper side of the sliding ramp 100. Preferably, the triangular prism is a hollow triangular prism, comprising a first triangular plate 210, a second triangular plate 220, and a third triangular plate 230. The first triangular plate 210 is perpendicular to the sliding ramp 100, and the side connecting the first triangular plate 210 to the sliding ramp 100 is perpendicular to the upper and lower sides of the sliding ramp 100.

[0036] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the rotating shaft 420 of the residue removal device 400 can be rotatably mounted on the sliding base plate via a bearing or bushing at the bottom of the sliding ramp 100. Alternatively, the rotating shaft can be directly and rotatably mounted on the sliding ramp. The upper end of the rotating shaft 420 is connected to the removal arm 410. Furthermore, to avoid the removal arm 410 interfering with goods sorting, the rotating shaft 420 is positioned near the side of the barrier 200 that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the sliding ramp 100; that is, the rotating shaft 420 is close to the first triangular plate 210 of the barrier 200 and is located in the middle of the first triangular plate 210. The removal arm 410 swings between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the extension direction of the removal arm 410 is perpendicular to the upper and lower sides of the sliding ramp 100. The second position of the cleaning arm 410 can be designed as needed. For example, the cleaning arm 410 can rotate 90°, so that in the second position, the extension direction of the cleaning arm 410 is parallel to the upper and lower sides of the sliding base plate. The rotation angle of the cleaning arm 410 can also be designed as needed, for example, the cleaning arm 410 can rotate 75°, 105°, etc.

[0037] As attached Figure 1As shown, in order to ensure that the cleaning arm 410 can effectively cover the width of a sorting channel 300, in the first position, the distance from the cleaning arm 410 to the upper side of the sliding ramp 100 is less than the distance from the barrier 200 to the upper side of the sliding ramp 100. Preferably, the upper end of the cleaning arm 410 extends to the upper side of the sliding ramp 100.

[0038] As attached Figure 1 As shown, a brush 411 is provided at the bottom of the cleaning arm, with the bristles of the brush 411 facing the sliding inclined plate and the bristles being close to or in contact with the sliding inclined plate.

[0039] As attached Figure 3 As shown, the rotating shaft 420 is also connected to a drive assembly 430 that drives its rotation, and the drive assembly 430 is located at the bottom of the sliding ramp 100.

[0040] The specific structure of the drive component 430 can be designed as needed. For example, in one embodiment, the drive component 430 is a geared motor connected to the rotating shaft 420. The geared motor is fixed to the bottom of the sliding inclined plate 100 by a motor frame. When the geared motor is started, it drives the rotating shaft 420 to rotate in both directions, thereby causing the clearing arm 410 to swing between the first position and the second position.

[0041] In another embodiment, as shown in the appendix Figure 3 As shown, the drive assembly 430 includes a rotating arm 431 connected to the rotating shaft 420. The extension direction of the rotating arm 431 is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rotating shaft 420, and one end of the rotating arm 431 is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 420. Meanwhile, the other end of the rotating arm 431 is connected to a linear motion driver 432 that drives it to rotate around the rotating shaft 420. The linear motion driver 432 can be an electric cylinder, a pneumatic cylinder, or a hydraulic cylinder, etc. Taking a pneumatic cylinder as an example, the cylinder shaft of the pneumatic cylinder is pivotally connected to the rotating arm 431 through a U-shaped joint 433. The hole on the rotating arm 432 through which the connecting pin connecting it to the U-shaped joint passes is a strip hole, or the end of the cylinder body is hinged to a hinge seat. The axis of the cylinder body hinged to the hinge seat is parallel to the connecting pin and the rotating shaft. When the cylinder shaft of the cylinder retracts, the cleaning arm 410 remains in the first position. When the cylinder shaft of the cylinder extends, it drives the rotating arm 431 to rotate around the rotating shaft 420, thereby causing the rotating shaft 420 to rotate and causing the cleaning arm 410 to rotate to the second position.

[0042] In another embodiment, the drive assembly 430 includes a drive motor fixed to the bottom of the sliding ramp. The drive motor is connected to the rotating shaft 420 via a torque transmission mechanism and drives the rotating shaft 420 to rotate. The torque transmission mechanism is, for example, a gear torque transmission mechanism, a torque transmission mechanism consisting of a pulley and a timing belt, or a torque transmission mechanism consisting of a chain and a sprocket. Thus, when the drive motor starts, the torque transmission mechanism drives the rotating shaft 420 to rotate, thereby causing the cleaning arm 410 to swing.

[0043] In the above embodiments, the corresponding residue removal device 400 can be controlled by the staff through a button or remote control corresponding to each residue removal device 400 to remove and reset the residue. The corresponding manual control technology is known and will not be described in detail here.

[0044] In order to automatically control the operation of each residual material removal device 400, a first detection sensor is provided at the sorting channel 300 to detect whether there are residual goods at the sorting channel 300. When the first detection sensor can detect goods for a long time, it indicates that there are residual goods at the sorting channel 300. At this time, the controller can control the removal arm 410 of the residual material removal device 400 at the sorting channel 300 to swing towards the goods at the sorting channel 300, thereby pushing the goods out of the sorting channel 300.

[0045] The installation position of the first detection sensor can be designed as needed. For example, in one embodiment, the first detection sensor is a proximity switch, which is located at the bottom of the sliding ramp 100, and the sliding ramp 100 is provided with a detection clearance hole 240 for the proximity switch.

[0046] As attached Figure 3 As shown, in order to cover the entire sorting channel 300, the first detection sensor includes a reflective sensor 510 and a reflector 520. The reflective sensor 510 and the reflector 520 are arranged in two adjacent grids 200. The grids 200 are provided with clearance holes 240 corresponding to the reflector 520 and the reflective sensor 510.

[0047] Alternatively, the first detection sensor includes a transmitter and a receiver, which are disposed in two adjacent grids 200, and the grids 200 are provided with clearance holes 240 corresponding to the transmitter and receiver.

[0048] Correspondingly, an opening 110 corresponding to each of the blocks 200 can be opened on the sliding ramp 100.

[0049] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 3As shown, a second detection sensor 600 corresponding to each sorting channel 300 is provided on the lower side of the sliding ramp 100. The second detection sensor 600 can be a consistent proximity switch, and they can be set on the vertical mounting plate 120 provided on the lower side of the sliding ramp 100. At the same time, the second detection sensor 600 is installed on the inner side of the vertical mounting plate 120, and the vertical mounting plate 120 is provided with a detection hole 121 for each second detection sensor 600 to perform detection.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] This embodiment discloses a sorting device, including any of the sorting chutes described above. The sorting chutes are disposed on the side of the sorting machine. The sorting machine can be a known cross-belt sorting machine, a straight narrow belt sorting machine, a pallet sorting machine, etc., which will not be described in detail here.

[0052] 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 chute, comprising a downward inclined plate, wherein the downward inclined plate is provided with multiple partitions, and a sorting channel is formed between two adjacent partitions, characterized in that: The sloping ramp is also equipped with a residual material removal device corresponding to each sorting channel. The residual material removal device removes the goods stuck in the sorting channel from the sorting channel by a removal arm that rotates about a pivot perpendicular to the sloping ramp.

2. The sorting chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pivot is located near the side of the barrier that is perpendicular or substantially perpendicular to the downward ramp.

3. The sorting chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clearing arm swings between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the extension direction of the clearing arm is perpendicular to the upper and lower sides of the sliding ramp.

4. The sorting chute according to claim 3, characterized in that: In the first position, the distance from the clearing arm to the upper side of the sliding ramp is less than the distance from the block to the upper side of the sliding ramp.

5. The sorting chute according to claim 3, characterized in that: A brush is provided at the bottom of the cleaning arm, and the bristles of the brush are close to or in contact with the sliding inclined plate.

6. The sorting chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating shaft is rotatably mounted on the lower ramp and connected to a drive assembly that drives its rotation. The drive assembly is located at the bottom of the lower ramp. The drive component is a geared motor connected to the rotating shaft; Alternatively, the drive assembly may include a rotating arm connected to the rotating shaft, the rotating arm being connected to a linear motion driver that drives it to rotate about the rotating shaft; Alternatively, the drive assembly may include a drive motor, which is connected to the rotating shaft via a torque transmission mechanism and drives the rotating shaft to rotate.

7. The sorting chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting channel is equipped with a first detection sensor for detecting whether there are any goods left in the sorting channel.

8. The sorting chute according to claim 7, characterized in that: The first detection sensor includes a reflective sensor and a reflector, the reflective sensor and the reflector are disposed in two adjacent grids, and the grids are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the reflector and the reflective sensor; Alternatively, the first detection sensor includes a transmitter and a receiver, which are disposed in two adjacent compartments, and the compartments are provided with clearance holes corresponding to the transmitter and receiver.

9. The sorting chute according to any one of claims 1-8, characterized in that: A second detection sensor corresponding to each sorting channel is provided on the lower side of the sliding ramp.

10. A sorting device, characterized in that: Includes the sorting chute as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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