Sorting device and sorting equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides a sorting device and sorting equipment. The sorting device is used for sorting articles to the corresponding storage devices and comprises a scanning device and a plurality of reminding devices. The scanning device comprises a code scanning head and is used for scanning a first identification code of an article. The multiple reminding devices and the multiple storage devices are placed correspondingly. The plurality of reminding devices are respectively in communication connection with the scanning device and respectively comprise a loudspeaker and a control device. The scanning device scans the first identification code of the article, and the control device of the corresponding reminding device controls the loudspeaker to give out sound reminding so as to show the position of the storage device where the article should be put. Sorting personnel can quickly recognize the storage devices to which the articles should be delivered according to sound reminding, so that the sorting speed is increased, and the sorting efficiency is improved; and meanwhile, sorting errors can be avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of sorting technology, and more particularly to sorting devices and sorting equipment. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of online supermarkets and the networking of physical supermarkets, the number of orders is increasing day by day. How to quickly complete the sorting of goods according to customer orders while saving manpower and space, and improve the timeliness of goods supply, has become an influencing factor on the sales of goods.

[0003] Sorting is the most important work process in this type of distribution center, but it is also the least efficient and requires the most staff. Improving sorting efficiency is crucial to improving the profitability of this type of distribution center. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application proposes a sorting device and sorting equipment that can improve sorting efficiency.

[0005] This application provides a sorting device for sorting items to corresponding storage devices. The sorting device includes a scanning device and multiple reminder devices. The scanning device includes a scanning dock for scanning a first identification code of the item. The multiple reminder devices are respectively placed in relation to multiple storage devices. The multiple reminder devices are each communicatively connected to the scanning device and each includes a speaker and a control device. The scanning device scans the first identification code of the item, and the control device of the corresponding reminder device controls the speaker to emit an audible reminder to indicate the location of the storage device where the item should be placed.

[0006] Furthermore, the scanning device includes a button; when the speaker emits an audio alert, pressing the button causes the control device to control the speaker to stop emitting the audio alert.

[0007] Furthermore, the scanning device includes a display screen.

[0008] Furthermore, the reminder device includes an indicator light, and the control device is used to control the indicator light to emit a light reminder.

[0009] Furthermore, the reminder device includes a main body and a clamping part connected to the main body, the clamping part being used to clamp and fix the storage device.

[0010] Furthermore, the sorting device includes a plurality of the storage devices.

[0011] Furthermore, the reminder device includes a battery.

[0012] Furthermore, the reminder device includes a charging interface.

[0013] Furthermore, the reminder device includes a second identification code, and the scanning device scans the second identification code to achieve physical binding between the scanning device and the reminder device.

[0014] This application also provides a sorting device, including a server and the sorting device, wherein the scanning device is communicatively connected to the server, the server stores delivery addresses corresponding to items to be sorted, the scanning device scans the first identification code of the item to obtain the delivery address of the item, and the control device controls an alarm device matching the delivery address to emit an audible alarm based on the delivery address.

[0015] The sorting device of this application includes a scanning device and an alerting device. The alerting device includes a speaker and a control device. When sorting items, the scanning device scans the first identification code of the item, and the corresponding control device of the alerting device controls the speaker to emit an audio alert to indicate the location of the storage device to which the item should be placed. Sorting personnel can quickly identify the storage device to which the item should be placed based on the audio alert, which speeds up the sorting process and improves sorting efficiency; at the same time, it can also avoid sorting errors. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the scanning device of the sorting apparatus according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0017] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the reminder device of the sorting apparatus according to an embodiment of this application is shown.

[0018] Figure 3 It shows Figure 2 The front view of the reminder device shown. Detailed Implementation

[0019] The technical solutions in the embodiments (or "implementations") of this application will be clearly and completely described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. When the following description relates to the drawings, unless otherwise indicated, the same numbers in different drawings represent the same or similar elements.

[0020] If the embodiments of this application contain terms relating to directional indications or positional relationships (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, inside, outside, top, bottom, center, vertical, horizontal, longitudinal, transverse, length, width, counterclockwise, clockwise, axial, radial, circumferential, etc.), such terms are only used to explain the relative positional relationships and movements between components in a specific posture (as shown in the attached figures); if the specific posture changes, the directional indications or positional relationships will also change accordingly. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" used in the embodiments of this application are only for descriptive convenience and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0021] The user information (including but not limited to user device information, user personal information, etc.) and data (including but not limited to data for analysis, stored data, displayed data, etc.) involved in this application are all information and data that have been authorized by the user or fully authorized by all parties. Moreover, the collection, use, and processing of relevant data need to comply with the relevant laws, regulations, and standards of relevant countries and regions, and corresponding operation entrances are provided for users to choose to authorize or refuse.

[0022] The embodiment of this application provides a sorting device for sorting items to corresponding storage devices during logistics turnover. For example, sorting personnel or manipulators in a supermarket sort items according to orders and put the items of the same order into corresponding storage devices (not shown) to facilitate the delivery personnel to obtain the items of the corresponding order for delivery. For another example, an off-campus food delivery transfer station sorts off-campus food according to delivery areas and puts the off-campus food in the same delivery area into corresponding storage devices to facilitate unified delivery and save delivery time.

[0023] The storage device can be a handbag, a storage box, etc., as long as it can be used to load items.

[0024] See Figures 1 to 3 , the sorting device includes a scanning device 1 and multiple reminder devices 2. The scanning device 1 includes a scanning head 11 for scanning the first identification code of an item. The multiple reminder devices 2 are respectively placed corresponding to multiple storage devices, and each storage device contains items of one order or items of one delivery area. The multiple reminder devices 2 are respectively communicatively connected to the scanning device 1 and each includes a speaker 21 and a control device (not shown).

[0025] By scanning the first identification code of an item, the control device of the corresponding reminder device 2 controls the speaker 21 to emit a sound reminder to indicate the position of the storage device where the item should be placed. According to the sound reminder, the sorting personnel can quickly identify the storage device where the item should be delivered, which speeds up the sorting speed and improves the sorting efficiency. At the same time, it can also prevent the sorting personnel from putting the item into the wrong storage device due to mistakes, thus improving the sorting accuracy.

[0026] The first identification device can be a barcode, a two-dimensional code, etc.

[0027] In some embodiments, the scanning device 1 includes a button 12. When the speaker 21 emits a sound reminder, pressing the button 12 causes the control device to control the speaker 21 to stop emitting the sound reminder. Compared with operating the reminder device 2 to turn off the speaker 21, it can save time and improve the sorting efficiency.

[0028] In some embodiments, the scanning device 1 includes a display screen 13, which can be viewed by sorting personnel. For example, it can display the delivery address information of the items or the location information of the corresponding storage device, making it more user-friendly.

[0029] In some embodiments, the reminder device 2 includes an indicator light 22, and the control device is used to control the indicator light 22 to emit a light reminder. Sorting personnel can quickly identify the storage device where the item should be placed based on the illuminated indicator light 22, thus speeding up the sorting process and improving efficiency; at the same time, it can also prevent sorting errors.

[0030] In some embodiments, the indicator light 22 is a tri-color light, which can combine multiple colors, and this application does not limit it.

[0031] In some embodiments, the reminder device 2 includes a main body 23 and a clamping part 24 connected to the main body 23. The clamping part 24 is used to clamp and fix the storage device, so as to facilitate fixing the reminder device 2.

[0032] The storage device may also be provided with a receiving slot to accommodate the reminder device 2, and the reminder device 2 and the storage device may also be fixed by means of adhesive or snap-fit.

[0033] In some embodiments, the sorting device includes a plurality of the storage devices.

[0034] In some embodiments, the storage units include turnover boxes (not shown), each turnover box corresponding to multiple storage units. Each storage unit holds items from one order or items from one delivery area. After sorting, the turnover boxes can be packaged to hold items from multiple orders.

[0035] In some embodiments, the reminder device 2 includes a battery 25.

[0036] In some embodiments, the battery 25 is replaceable.

[0037] In some implementations, the battery 25 may be omitted, and the reminder device 2 may be connected to an external power source.

[0038] In some embodiments, the reminder device 2 includes a charging interface (not shown).

[0039] In some embodiments, the reminder device 2 includes a second identification code 26, and the scanning device scans the second identification code 26 to achieve physical binding between the scanning device 1 and the reminder device 2, thereby establishing a communication connection between the two.

[0040] The reminder device 2 needs to be set with a corresponding sorting direction, such as a delivery area. When it is subsequently found that the delivery direction of an item is consistent with the configuration of the reminder device 2, the reminder device 2 will emit a sound or a sound plus light reminder.

[0041] The second identification code 26 can be a barcode or a QR code, etc.

[0042] This application also provides a sorting device, including a server (not shown) and the sorting device. The scanning device 1 is communicatively connected to the server. The server stores delivery addresses corresponding to items to be sorted. The scanning device 1 scans the first identification code of the item to obtain the delivery address of the item. The control device controls the reminder device 2 that matches the delivery address to emit an audible reminder based on the delivery address.

[0043] The scanning device 1 can interact with the server to complete the order entry operation and change the status of the current order. The order status will be changed to "sorted and ready for delivery" without having to scan the code again to enter the order, thereby improving sorting efficiency. The scanning device 1 can complete the order entry and sorting reminder function with one scan, reducing operation steps and improving sorting efficiency.

[0044] If multiple sorting personnel are working simultaneously, the following two sorting methods can be used:

[0045] One method is physical separation, where multiple sorting personnel use multiple storage devices to sort the items, and after sorting, items in the same direction or from the same order are grouped together.

[0046] Another approach is to configure different reminder devices 2 for different sorting personnel, with different sounds and / or different light colors. When sorting, the personnel look for the colors, sounds, and other features they have configured.

[0047] It should be noted that the technical solutions or features described in the above embodiments can be combined or supplemented with each other without conflict. The scope of protection of this application is not limited to the precise structures described in the above embodiments and shown in the accompanying drawings; all modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A sorting device for sorting items to corresponding storage devices, characterized in that, The sorting device includes: A scanning device, including a scanning dock, is used to scan the first identification code of an item; Multiple reminder devices are placed corresponding to multiple storage devices, and each of the reminder devices is communicatively connected to the scanning device and includes a speaker and a control device; wherein... The scanning device scans the first identification code of the item, and the corresponding control device of the reminder device controls the speaker of the reminder device to emit an audible reminder, indicating the location of the storage device where the item should be placed.

2. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning device includes a button. When the speaker emits an audio alert, pressing the button will cause the control device to control the speaker to stop emitting the audio alert.

3. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The scanning device includes a display screen.

4. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reminder device includes an indicator light, and the control device is used to control the indicator light to emit a light reminder.

5. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reminder device includes a main body and a clamping part connected to the main body, the clamping part being used to clamp and fix the storage device.

6. The sorting device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The sorting device includes multiple of the aforementioned storage devices.

7. The sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The reminder device includes a battery.

8. The sorting device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The reminder device includes a charging interface.

9. The sorting apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that, The reminder device includes a second identification code, and the scanning device scans the second identification code to achieve physical binding between the scanning device and the reminder device.

10. A sorting device, characterized in that, The system includes a server and a sorting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the scanning device is communicatively connected to the server, the server stores delivery addresses corresponding to items to be sorted, the scanning device scans a first identification code of the item to obtain the item's delivery address, and the control device controls an alert device matching the delivery address to emit an audible alert based on the delivery address.

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