Automatic parcel supply system applied to logistics sliding chute

Abstract

The utility model discloses an automatic parcel supply system applied to a logistics chute, which comprises a belt conveyor, a group of chute structures, a group of swing arm structures, a group of parcel supply tables, a cross belt and a controller, the sliding groove is provided with a controller which can send an upper limit signal to the controller when the height of goods stacked in the sliding groove is higher than an upper limit value, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal, and can send a lower limit signal to the controller and control the controller when the height of the goods stacked in the sliding groove is lower than a lower limit value. And the photoelectric sensing structure is used for controlling the corresponding swing arm to start working according to the corresponding lower limit signal and is in wiring connection with the controller through a signal line. By means of the automatic parcel supply system, more goods can be prevented from being pushed into the corresponding sliding grooves, it is guaranteed that a certain quantity of goods exists in the sliding grooves all the time, the parcel supply efficiency of workers is improved, the quantity of the goods pushed into the sliding grooves can be effectively controlled, the situation that the goods are extruded and damaged is avoided, and parcel damage is effectively reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting technology, and in particular to an automatic feeding system for use in logistics chutes. Background Technology

[0002] Automated sorting systems are an essential facility for advanced distribution centers. They boast high sorting efficiency, typically handling 6,000-12,000 boxes of goods per hour; in short, automated sorting machines are a key factor in improving logistics and distribution efficiency.

[0003] When sorting logistics goods, they first need to be transported to the designated chute by a belt conveyor, and then pushed into the corresponding chute by a swing arm. The sorting personnel place the goods in the chute with the receiving information label facing upwards on the corresponding feeding table. The goods are then scanned by the feeding table and enter the cross belt for effective sorting.

[0004] Currently, the swing arms used for sorting goods are controlled by operators. During the conveyor belt transport, the swing arms need to continuously swing intermittently. When the corresponding chute is full, the operator needs to shut it down. Sorting personnel then continuously place goods from the chute onto the feeding platform for sorting. Once the chute is emptied, the operator restarts the swing arm, repeating the swinging process. This control method has several drawbacks: First, a large number of goods pushed into the chute can easily be compressed and damaged. Second, the swing arms require dedicated operators, increasing their workload. Third, it cannot guarantee that the chute will always contain goods, reducing sorting efficiency. These shortcomings significantly hinder automated goods feeding. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the problems existing in the prior art, this utility model aims to provide an automatic feeding system for logistics chutes. This automatic feeding system has a reasonable overall design, simple structure, and convenient operation. It avoids pushing too many goods into the corresponding chutes and effectively controls the quantity of goods pushed into the chutes, preventing damage from crushing. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for dedicated personnel to control the corresponding swing arms, saving manpower. It also ensures that there are always sorted goods in the corresponding chutes, effectively improving sorting efficiency and bringing significant convenience to the automatic feeding of goods.

[0006] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model adopts the following technical solution:

[0007] An automated parts feeding system for use in logistics chutes, characterized in that it comprises:

[0008] A belt conveyor for transporting goods, the belt conveyor being placed in a sorting area for sorting goods;

[0009] A set of chute structures, comprising multiple chutes for sorting goods, wherein the multiple chutes are located on one side of the belt conveyor and are spaced apart along the extension direction of the belt conveyor;

[0010] A set of swing arm structures, comprising swing arms corresponding one-to-one with multiple chutes, the multiple swing arms being arranged on the other side of the belt conveyor and distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the belt conveyor;

[0011] A set of packaging stations, comprising multiple packaging stations for scanning shipping labels of goods stacked in a chute, wherein the packaging stations are located at the discharge port of the chute.

[0012] A cross belt for effectively sorting goods after the waybill has been scanned, the cross belt being installed at the discharge port of the package feeding station;

[0013] A controller for controlling the belt conveyor, swing arm, bag feeder and cross belt to work together, wherein the controller is communicatively connected to the belt conveyor, swing arm, bag feeder and cross belt respectively;

[0014] The chute is equipped with a photoelectric sensing structure that sends an upper limit signal to the controller when the height of the goods stacked inside it is higher than the upper limit value, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal. When the height of the goods stacked inside it is lower than the lower limit value, it sends a lower limit signal to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to start working according to the corresponding lower limit signal. The photoelectric sensing structure is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the chute includes an inclined plate for sliding goods from its inlet to its outlet, and side baffles are symmetrically provided on both sides of the inclined plate to prevent the goods from sliding off the inclined plate during the sliding process.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, a transition plate is provided at the discharge port of the inclined plate to slow down the sliding speed of the goods, and the transition plate is horizontally disposed at the discharge port of the inclined plate.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the swing arm includes a swing plate for pushing goods conveyed by the belt conveyor to the feed inlet of the chute into the chute. One end of the swing plate is hinged to a mounting box, which is located on the other side of the belt conveyor. A drive motor for driving the swing plate to swing is provided at the lower end of the mounting box. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the middle of the swing plate through a swing transmission structure.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the swing transmission structure includes a cam and a swing rod. One end of the cam is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor, and the other end of the cam is provided with a connecting rod. One end of the swing rod is hinged to the connecting rod, and the other end of the swing rod is hinged to an adjusting rod. The adjusting rod is installed at the middle position of the swing plate.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment of this utility model, the photoelectric sensing structure includes

[0020] When the height of the goods stacked inside exceeds the upper limit, an upper limit signal is sent to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal. The first photoelectric sensor is set at the upper end of the side baffle and is connected to the controller.

[0021] When the height of the goods stacked inside is lower than the lower limit, a lower limit signal will be sent to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to start working according to the lower limit signal. The second photoelectric sensor is located in the middle of the side baffle and is connected to the controller.

[0022] Compared with the prior art, this utility model has a reasonable overall design, simple structure, and convenient operation. The automatic feeding system can avoid pushing too many goods into the corresponding chute and can effectively control the number of goods pushed into the chute to avoid the goods being squeezed and damaged. At the same time, it does not require a dedicated person to effectively control the corresponding swing arm, saving manpower. It can also ensure that there are always sorted goods in the corresponding chute, effectively improving sorting efficiency and bringing great convenience to the automatic feeding of goods. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 2 This is an enlarged view of the groove in this utility model;

[0026] Figure 3 This is an enlarged view of the swing arm of this utility model; Detailed Implementation

[0027] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this disclosure clearer, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this disclosure. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the described embodiments of this disclosure without creative effort are within the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0028] Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this disclosure shall have the ordinary meaning understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure pertains. The terms “first,” “second,” and similar terms used in this disclosure do not indicate any order, quantity, or importance, but are merely used to distinguish different components. Terms such as “comprising” or “including” mean that the element or object preceding the word encompasses the elements or objects listed following the word and their equivalents, without excluding other elements or objects. Terms such as “connected” or “linked” are not limited to physical or mechanical connections, but can include electrical connections, whether direct or indirect. Terms such as “upper,” “lower,” “left,” and “right” are used only to indicate relative positional relationships, and these relative positional relationships may change accordingly when the absolute position of the described objects changes.

[0029] like Figures 1-3 As shown in the figure, this application provides an automatic feeding system for logistics chutes, including: a belt conveyor 100, a set of chutes, a set of swing arm structures, a set of feeding platforms, a cross belt 500, a controller, and a photoelectric sensing structure 600.

[0030] The belt conveyor 100 is used to transport goods. The belt conveyor 100 is placed in a sorting area for sorting goods. A set of chute structures includes multiple chutes 200 for sorting goods. The multiple chutes 200 are arranged on one side of the belt conveyor 100 and are spaced apart along the extension direction of the belt conveyor 100. The feed inlet is close to the belt conveyor 100, which makes it easy to push the goods on the belt conveyor 100 into the chutes 200.

[0031] A set of swing arm structures includes swing arms 300 corresponding one-to-one with multiple chutes 200. The multiple swing arms 300 are located on the other side of the belt conveyor 100 and are distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the belt conveyor 100. A set of feeding stations includes multiple feeding stations 400 for scanning the labels of goods stacked in the chutes 200. The feeding stations 400 are located at the discharge port of the chutes 200. This structure makes it easy for sorting personnel to place the goods in the chutes 200 onto the feeding stations 400 for scanning and conveying.

[0032] The cross belt 500 is used to effectively sort goods after the waybill has been scanned. The cross belt 500 is set at the discharge port of the feeding table 400. The controller is used to control the belt conveyor 100, the swing arm 300, the feeding table 400 and the cross belt 500 to work together. The controller is connected to the belt conveyor 100, the swing arm 300, the feeding table 400 and the cross belt 500 for communication.

[0033] The chute 200 is equipped with a photoelectric sensing structure 600 that sends an upper limit signal to the controller when the height of the goods stacked inside it is higher than the upper limit value, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal. When the height of the goods stacked inside it is lower than the lower limit value, it sends a lower limit signal to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to start working according to the corresponding lower limit signal. The photoelectric sensing structure 600 is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0034] The chute 200 includes an inclined plate 210 for sliding goods from its inlet to its outlet. The inclined plate 210 has an isosceles trapezoidal structure that is larger at the top and smaller at the bottom. Side baffles 220 are symmetrically provided on both sides of the inclined plate 210 to prevent goods from sliding off the inclined plate during the sliding process.

[0035] A transition plate 230 is provided at the discharge port of the inclined plate 210 to slow down the sliding speed of the goods. The transition plate 230 is horizontally set at the discharge port of the inclined plate 210. This structure can effectively prevent the goods from sliding out of the inclined plate 210 quickly, and effectively improve the performance of the automatic feeding system.

[0036] The swing arm 300 includes a swing plate 310 for pushing goods conveyed by the belt conveyor to the feed inlet of the chute 200 into the chute 200. One end of the swing plate 310 is hinged to the mounting box 320, which is located on the other side of the belt conveyor 100. A drive motor 330 for driving the swing plate to swing is provided at the lower end of the mounting box 320. The output shaft of the drive motor 330 is connected to the middle of the swing plate 310 through the swing transmission structure 340.

[0037] The swing transmission structure 340 includes a cam 341 and a swing rod 343. One end of the cam 341 is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor 330, and the other end of the cam 341 is provided with a connecting rod 342. One end of the swing rod 343 is hinged to the connecting rod 342, and the other end of the swing rod 343 is hinged to the adjusting rod 344. The adjusting rod 344 is installed at the middle position of the swing plate 310.

[0038] The photoelectric sensing structure 600 includes a first photoelectric sensor 610 and a second photoelectric sensor 620. The first photoelectric sensor 610 sends an upper limit signal to the controller when the height of the goods stacked inside it is higher than the upper limit value, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal. The first photoelectric sensor 610 is located at the upper end of the side baffle 220 and is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0039] The second photoelectric sensor 620 sends a lower limit signal to the controller when the height of the goods stacked inside it is lower than the lower limit value. The controller can then control the corresponding swing arm 300 to start working based on the corresponding lower limit signal. The second photoelectric sensor 620 is located in the middle of the side baffle 620 and is communicatively connected to the controller.

[0040] When goods are conveyed to the corresponding chute 200 by the belt conveyor 100, the swing arm 300 swings to push the corresponding goods into the chute 200. When the height of the goods piled in the chute 200 is higher than the upper limit, an upper limit signal is sent to the controller. After receiving the upper limit signal, the controller controls the corresponding swing arm 300 to stop working. During this process, the sorting personnel continuously place the goods at the discharge port of the chute 200 on the feeding table 400 for scanning and feeding. When the height of the goods in the chute 200 is lower than the lower limit, a lower limit signal is sent to the controller. The controller can control the corresponding swing arm 300 to start working according to the corresponding lower limit signal, so that the corresponding chute 200 always has goods, enabling the sorting personnel to continuously feed goods without interruption, effectively improving the feeding efficiency.

[0041] In summary, this utility model has a reasonable overall design, simple structure, and convenient operation. Utilizing this automatic feeding system avoids pushing too many goods into the corresponding chutes and effectively controls the number of goods pushed into the chutes, preventing damage from crushing. Furthermore, it eliminates the need for dedicated personnel to control the corresponding swing arms, saving manpower. It also ensures that there are always sorted goods in the corresponding chutes, effectively improving sorting efficiency and bringing significant convenience to the automatic feeding of goods.

[0042] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of this utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of this utility model. Various changes and modifications can be made to this utility model without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of the claimed utility model. The scope of protection of this utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. An automatic parts feeding system applied to a logistics chute, characterized in that, include: A belt conveyor for transporting goods, the belt conveyor being placed in a sorting area for sorting goods; A set of chute structures, comprising multiple chutes for sorting goods, wherein the multiple chutes are located on one side of the belt conveyor and are spaced apart along the extension direction of the belt conveyor; A set of swing arm structures, comprising swing arms corresponding one-to-one with multiple chutes, the multiple swing arms being arranged on the other side of the belt conveyor and distributed at intervals along the extension direction of the belt conveyor; A set of packaging stations, comprising multiple packaging stations for scanning shipping labels of goods stacked in a chute, wherein the packaging stations are located at the discharge port of the chute. A cross belt for effectively sorting goods after the waybill has been scanned, the cross belt being installed at the discharge port of the package feeding station; A controller for controlling the belt conveyor, swing arm, bag feeder and cross belt to work together, wherein the controller is communicatively connected to the belt conveyor, swing arm, bag feeder and cross belt respectively; The chute is equipped with a photoelectric sensing structure that sends an upper limit signal to the controller when the height of the goods stacked inside it is higher than the upper limit value, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal. When the height of the goods stacked inside it is lower than the lower limit value, it sends a lower limit signal to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to start working according to the corresponding lower limit signal. The photoelectric sensing structure is communicatively connected to the controller.

2. The automatic feeding system for logistics chutes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chute includes an inclined plate for sliding goods from its inlet to its outlet, and symmetrical side baffles on both sides of the inclined plate to prevent the goods from sliding off the inclined plate during the sliding process.

3. An automatic parts feeding system applied to a logistics chute according to claim 2, characterized in that: A transition plate is provided at the discharge port of the inclined plate to slow down the sliding speed of the goods. The transition plate is horizontally set at the discharge port of the inclined plate.

4. An automatic parts feeding system applied to a logistics chute according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing arm includes a swing plate for pushing goods conveyed by the belt conveyor to the feed inlet of the chute into the chute. One end of the swing plate is hinged to a mounting box, which is located on the other side of the belt conveyor. A drive motor for driving the swing plate to swing is provided at the lower end of the mounting box. The output shaft of the drive motor is connected to the middle of the swing plate through a swing transmission structure.

5. An automatic parts feeding system applied to a logistics chute according to claim 4, characterized in that: The swing transmission structure includes a cam and a swing rod. One end of the cam is mounted on the output shaft of the drive motor, and the other end of the cam is provided with a connecting rod. One end of the swing rod is hinged to the connecting rod, and the other end of the swing rod is hinged to an adjusting rod. The adjusting rod is installed at the middle of the swing plate.

6. An automatic parts feeding system applied to a logistics chute according to claim 2, characterized in that: The photoelectric sensing structure includes When the height of the goods stacked inside exceeds the upper limit, an upper limit signal is sent to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to stop working according to the corresponding upper limit signal. The first photoelectric sensor is set at the upper end of the side baffle and is connected to the controller. When the height of the goods stacked inside is lower than the lower limit, a lower limit signal will be sent to the controller, and the controller can control the corresponding swing arm to start working according to the lower limit signal. The second photoelectric sensor is located in the middle of the side baffle and is connected to the controller.

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