Turnover device of automatic sorting system for whole pack of instant lottery tickets

Abstract

The utility model discloses a turn-over device of an automatic sorting system for whole-pack instant lottery tickets. The turn-over device comprises a clamping mechanism B6, a rotating mechanism 7, a box body 8 and a box body lower part supporting plate 9, the clamping mechanism B6 comprises a motor B61, a motor B fixing plate 62, a rail disc 63, a clamping plate 64 and a side sliding rail 65; the motor B61 is fixed through a motor B fixing plate 62; the rail disc 63 is fixedly connected with a shaft of the motor B61; the track disc 63 is provided with two tracks; the side sliding rails 65 are provided with grooves, and the side sliding rails 65 are vertically installed on the two sides of the rail disc 63; the two clamping plates 64 are arranged up and down, and the two ends of the rear portions of the clamping plates 64 are provided with anti-rotation end heads 641 which are matched with grooves of the side sliding rails 65. A cylinder 642 inserted into a track of the track disc 63 is arranged in the middle of the clamping plate 64; the rotating mechanism 7 comprises a motor C 71 and a motor C mounting bracket 72, and the motor C mounting bracket 72 is fixed on the branch conveying track workbench; and a shaft of the motor C71 is fixed with the box body 8 to drive the box body 8 to rotate.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of automatic sorting systems, and in particular relates to a flipping device for an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets. Background Technology

[0002] On existing automated sorting lines for packaged instant lottery tickets, the stacking of material at the transparent outer packaging seal of some packages obscures the QR code on the outermost lottery ticket, affecting the efficiency and accuracy of the scanning device in the automated sorting equipment in reading the QR code information. This problem not only reduces sorting speed but may also cause sorting errors, increasing the need for manual intervention. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a flipping device for an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets in whole packages, so as to solve the problems existing in the prior art.

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

[0005] A flipping device for an automatic sorting system of instant lottery tickets in whole packages, the flipping device comprising a clamping mechanism B, a rotating mechanism, a box body, and a lower support plate of the box body;

[0006] The clamping mechanism B includes a motor B, a motor B fixing plate, a track plate, a clamping plate, and a side slide rail. The motor B is fixed by the motor B fixing plate. The track plate is fixedly connected to the shaft of the motor B. The track plate has two tracks. The side slide rail has grooves and is vertically installed on both sides of the track plate. The clamping plate is divided into upper and lower parts, and the rear ends of the clamping plate are provided with end heads that match the grooves of the side slide rails and prevent rotation. The middle of the clamping plate is provided with a cylinder for inserting into the track of the track plate. When the motor B rotates forward, it drives the track plate to rotate, and the cylinder of the clamping plate drives the upper and lower clamping plates to clamp the entire package of instant lottery tickets. When the motor B rotates in reverse, it drives the track plate to rotate, and the cylinder of the clamping plate drives the upper and lower clamping plates to release the entire package of instant lottery tickets.

[0007] The rotating mechanism includes a motor C, a motor C mounting bracket, the motor C mounting bracket being fixed to the support transport track workbench, and the motor C being mounted on the motor C mounting bracket;

[0008] The shaft of the motor C is fixed to the box body, driving the box body to rotate, and then the rotating mechanism drives the clamping mechanism B to rotate.

[0009] The box body is fixedly provided with a rear end cover plate. A cylinder D is fixed inside the rear end cover plate. The cylinder rod of cylinder D is connected to the slide plate. The slide plate has protrusions at its four corners. The box body is provided with a grooved track A that matches the protrusions at the four corners of the slide plate along the movement direction of the cylinder rod. The box body is also provided with a grooved track B that matches the upper and lower ends of the side slide rail.

[0010] When the cylinder rod of cylinder D extends, it pushes the clamping mechanism B forward via a push rod to unload the entire package of instant lottery tickets.

[0011] Furthermore, the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets includes: a ticket dispensing module, a main transport track, a branch transport track, a first scanning module, a first turning device, a flipping device, a second scanning module, a first return track, a second turning device, an image acquisition module, a pressing device, a third scanning module, a second return track, a third turning device, a scanning anomaly storage module, a sorting module, a sorting anomaly storage module, and a control module.

[0012] Furthermore, there are two side rails.

[0013] Furthermore, the ends provided at both ends of the rear part of the clamping plate can slide up and down within the grooves of the side slide rail.

[0014] Furthermore, there are two motors C. When the motors C rotate, they drive the box body and the internal components of the box body to rotate.

[0015] Furthermore, the grooved track A is fixedly connected to the box body.

[0016] Furthermore, the grooved track B is fixedly connected to the box body.

[0017] Furthermore, the track disk has two tracks, which are involute-shaped, and the two tracks are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the track disk.

[0018] Furthermore, the lower support plate of the box is fixed to the support transport track workbench to support the box.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] On existing automated sorting lines for packaged instant lottery tickets, multiple scanning and pressing devices are used to press the tickets, addressing the issue of material stacking at the transparent outer packaging seal of some packages obscuring the QR code on the outermost ticket, thus affecting the efficiency and accuracy of the scanning device in the automated sorting equipment. This invention solves this problem by using a flipping device to expose the QR code on the outermost ticket on the other side of the package, facilitating scanning, increasing sorting speed, and reducing sorting errors. This achieves intelligent, automated, and accurate sorting of packaged instant lottery tickets. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the specific embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets in whole packages.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall flipping device of an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged schematic diagram of the flipping device of an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping structure of the flipping device in an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the clamping and pushing structure of the flipping device of an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 6 This is another structural schematic diagram of the flipping device of an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets of this utility model.

[0028] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:

[0029] 6—Clamping Mechanism B

[0030] 61—Motor B 62—Motor B fixing plate 63—Rail track 64—Clamping plate

[0031] 641—End end; 642—Cylinder; 65—Side slide rail

[0032] 7—Rotating Mechanism

[0033] 71—Motor C 72—Motor C mounting bracket

[0034] 8—Box body 81—Box body rear end cover plate

[0035] 9—Lower support plate of the box body; 10—Cylinder D; 11—Slide plate; 12—Groove track A

[0036] 13—Trough-shaped track B. Detailed Implementation

[0037] The technical solution of this utility model will now be clearly and completely described with reference to the accompanying drawings. 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 scope of protection of this utility model.

[0038] See Figure 1 As shown, an automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets includes: a ticket dispensing module, a main transport track, a branch transport track, a first scanning module, a first turning device, a flipping device, a second scanning module, a first return track, a second turning device, an image acquisition module, a pressing device, a third scanning module, a second return track, a third turning device, a scanning anomaly storage module, a sorting module, a sorting anomaly storage module, and a control module.

[0039] The ticketing module is used to distribute entire packages of instant lottery tickets;

[0040] The main transport track is used to carry and transport packages of instant lottery tickets to be sorted.

[0041] The supporting transport track is used to carry and transport packages of instant lottery tickets that were not successfully scanned by the first scanning module and are to be sorted.

[0042] The first scanning module is used to scan the QR code on the outermost layer of the instant lottery ticket in the whole package;

[0043] The first steering device is used to turn a package of instant lottery tickets that were not successfully scanned by the first scanning module and whose outer packaging seals obscure the QR code on the outermost layer of the lottery ticket from the main transport track to the branch transport track.

[0044] The flipping device is used to flip over a whole package of instant lottery tickets that were not successfully scanned by the first scanning module and whose outer packaging seals obscure the QR code on the outermost layer of the lottery ticket.

[0045] The second scanning module is used to scan the QR code on the outermost layer of the instant lottery ticket when the package is flipped over;

[0046] The first return track is used to transport the package of instant lottery tickets that have been successfully scanned by the second scanning module from the branch transport track to the main transport track; the second turning device is used to turn the package of instant lottery tickets that have been successfully scanned by the second scanning module and whose outer packaging seals cover the QR code on the outermost lottery ticket from the branch transport track to the first return track.

[0047] The image acquisition module is used to capture the outermost layer of the instant lottery ticket in the package that was not successfully scanned by the second scanning module and has been flipped over.

[0048] The pressing device is used to press the flipped-over package of instant lottery tickets that were not successfully scanned by the second scanning module.

[0049] The third scanning module is used to scan the QR code on the outermost layer of the instant lottery ticket after it has been pressed and flipped over.

[0050] The second return track is used to transport the entire package of instant lottery tickets successfully scanned by the third scanning module from the branch transport track to the main transport track;

[0051] The third steering device is used to turn the package of instant lottery tickets, which have been successfully scanned by the third scanning module and whose outer packaging seals have been stacked to cover the QR code on the outermost layer of the lottery ticket, from the support transport track to the second return track.

[0052] The scan anomaly storage module is used to store entire packages of instant lottery tickets that were not successfully scanned by the third scanning module.

[0053] The sorting module is used to sort packages of instant lottery tickets that have been successfully scanned by the first scanning module; the sorting module may also be used to sort packages of instant lottery tickets that have been successfully scanned by the first scanning module and the second scanning module; the sorting module may also be used to sort packages of instant lottery tickets that have been successfully scanned by the first scanning module, the second scanning module, and the third scanning module.

[0054] The sorting anomaly storage module is used to store whole packages of instant lottery tickets that have sorting anomalies.

[0055] The control module is used to acquire order information, control the ticketing module to issue tickets, control the first, second, and third scanning modules to scan, and receive scan data; control the first, second, and third steering devices to turn, and control the steering of the steering device located at the rear of the main transport track; control the flipping device to flip the surface; control the image acquisition module to take pictures, receive the image acquisition module's captured data, and control the pressing angle and force of the pressing device; control the sorting module to sort; and control the running speed of the main transport track, the branch transport track, the first return track, and the second return track.

[0056] In one embodiment, see Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 , Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the flipping device includes a clamping mechanism B6, a rotating mechanism 7, a box body 8, and a lower support plate 9 of the box body;

[0057] The clamping mechanism B6 includes a motor B61, a motor B fixing plate 62, a track disk 63, a clamping plate 64, and a side slide rail 65. The motor B61 is fixed by the motor B fixing plate 62. The track disk 63 is fixedly connected to the shaft of the motor B61. The track disk 63 has two tracks. The side slide rail 65 has grooves and is vertically installed on both sides of the track disk 63. The clamping plate 64 is divided into upper and lower parts. The rear ends of the clamping plate 64 are provided with end heads 641 that match the grooves of the side slide rail 65 and prevent rotation. The middle of the clamping plate 64 is provided with a cylinder 642 that inserts into the track of the track disk 63. When the motor B61 rotates forward, it drives the track disk 63 to rotate. The cylinder 642 of the clamping plate 64 drives the upper and lower clamping plates 64 to clamp the entire package of instant lottery tickets. When the motor B61 rotates in reverse, it drives the track disk 63 to rotate. The cylinder 642 of the clamping plate 64 drives the upper and lower clamping plates 64 to release the entire package of instant lottery tickets.

[0058] The rotating mechanism 7 includes a motor C71, a motor C mounting bracket 72, the motor C mounting bracket 72 being fixed to the support transport rail workbench, and the motor C71 being mounted on the motor C mounting bracket 72.

[0059] The shaft of the motor C71 is fixed to the box 8, which drives the box 8 to rotate, and then the rotating mechanism 7 drives the clamping mechanism B6 to rotate.

[0060] The box body 8 is fixedly provided with a rear end cover plate 81. A cylinder D10 is fixed inside the rear end cover plate 81. The cylinder rod of the cylinder D10 is connected to the slide plate 11. The slide plate 11 has protrusions at its four corners. The box body 8 is provided with a grooved track A12 that matches the protrusions at the four corners of the slide plate 11 along the movement direction of the cylinder rod. The box body 8 is also provided with a grooved track B13 that matches the upper and lower ends of the side slide rail 65.

[0061] When the cylinder rod of cylinder D10 extends, it pushes the clamping mechanism B6 forward via the push rod to unload the entire package of instant lottery tickets.

[0062] In one embodiment, the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets includes: a ticket dispensing module, a main transport track, a branch transport track, a first scanning module, a first turning device, a flipping device, a second scanning module, a first return track, a second turning device, an image acquisition module, a pressing device, a third scanning module, a second return track, a third turning device, a scanning anomaly storage module, a sorting module, a sorting anomaly storage module, and a control module.

[0063] In one embodiment, there are two side rails 65.

[0064] In one embodiment, the ends 641 at both ends of the rear part of the clamping plate 64 can slide up and down within the groove of the side slide rail 65.

[0065] In one embodiment, there are two motors C71. When the motors C71 rotate, they drive the housing 8 and the internal components of the housing 8 to rotate.

[0066] In one embodiment, the grooved track A12 is fixedly connected to the box body 8.

[0067] In one embodiment, the grooved track B13 is fixedly connected to the box body 8.

[0068] In one embodiment, the track disk 63 is provided with two tracks, which are involute-shaped and are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the track disk 63.

[0069] In one embodiment, the lower support plate 9 of the box body is fixed to the support transport track workbench to support the box body 8.

[0070] The package of instant lottery tickets, clamped by clamping mechanism B6 and driven by motor B61, is flipped over by rotating mechanism 7 and then unloaded onto the support conveyor track for the next step of scanning the QR code on the outermost layer of the lottery ticket. It should be noted that the main conveyor track can use roller transport, driven by rollers or pulleys, and can be segmented and grouped under the control system, allowing the package of instant lottery tickets to enter the target direction for sorting or to enter the support conveyor track, the first return track, the second return track, or different sorting boxes. The support conveyor track can also be driven by rollers or pulleys, and its operation can also be segmented and grouped under the control system.

[0071] It should be noted that the second steering device, the third steering device, and the steering device located at the rear of the main transport track have the same or similar structure and principle as the first steering device, and will not be described in detail here. There are a large number of steering devices located at the rear of the main transport track, with one steering device for each storage box.

[0072] Automatic sorting steps for whole packs of instant lottery tickets:

[0073] S1, the ticketing module distributes packages of instant lottery tickets;

[0074] S2, the first scanning module scans the QR code on the outermost layer of the instant lottery ticket in the whole package;

[0075] S3, if the first scanning module scans successfully, proceed to step S10; if the first scanning module fails to scan, and the outer packaging seal is stacked and obscures the QR code on the outermost lottery ticket, the first steering device will turn the lottery ticket to the support transport track.

[0076] S4, the flipping device flips the lottery ticket after it has been turned;

[0077] The S5 second scanning module scans the QR code on the outermost layer of the flipped lottery ticket.

[0078] S6, if the second scanning module scans successfully, the entire package of instant lottery tickets is transferred from the branch transport track to the main transport track via the second steering device, proceeding to step S10; if the second scanning module fails to scan, the image acquisition module will capture the outermost layer of the lottery ticket.

[0079] S7, the pressing device presses the lottery ticket. The pressing force F satisfies the following formula with respect to the thickness d of the lottery ticket, the elastic modulus E of the material, and the pressing area A. Where k is the pressing coefficient, and its value ranges from 0.5 to 1.5;

[0080] S8, the third scanning module scans the QR code on the outermost layer of the lottery ticket after it has been pressed;

[0081] S9, if the third scanning module scans successfully, the entire package of instant lottery tickets is transferred from the branch transport track to the main transport track via the third turning device, proceeding to step S10; if the third scanning module fails to scan, the abnormal scanning storage module stores the lottery tickets.

[0082] S10, the sorting module sorts the lottery tickets according to the information in the QR code on the ticket, following the formula.

[0083] Calculate sorting priority and sort lottery tickets;

[0084] S11, If ​​an abnormality occurs during the sorting process, the abnormal sorting storage module will store the lottery tickets.

[0085] S12, the control module controls the running speed of the main transport track, the branch transport track, the first return track, and the second return track. The running speed v of each track satisfies the following formula with respect to the weight m of the lottery ticket, the coefficient of friction μ of the track, and the acceleration due to gravity g. Where c is the speed adjustment coefficient, and its value ranges from 0.05 to 0.15; b is the base speed value.

[0086] In one embodiment, in step S2, when the first scanning module scans the QR code on the outermost layer of the instant lottery ticket in the whole package, if the scan is successful, the scanning data is sent to the control module, and the control module obtains the batch information, face value information, etc. of the lottery ticket based on the scanning data.

[0087] In one embodiment, in step S5, when the second scanning module scans the QR code on the outermost layer of the flipped lottery ticket, if the scan is successful, the scanning data is sent to the control module, and the control module updates the scanning status information of the lottery ticket based on the scanning data.

[0088] In one embodiment, in step S8, when the third scanning module scans the QR code on the outermost layer of the pressed lottery ticket, if the scan is successful, the scanning data is sent to the control module, and the control module determines the final sorting position of the lottery ticket based on the scanning data.

[0089] In one embodiment, in step S10, the sorting module sorts lottery tickets according to the information in the QR code on the ticket, following a formula. Calculate sorting priority, where x i w represents the information feature value in the QR code on the lottery ticket. i For the corresponding weight coefficients, and This represents the standard deviation corresponding to the information feature value.

[0090] In one embodiment, in step S12, when the control module controls the running speed of the main transport track, the branch transport track, the first return track, and the second return track, it dynamically adjusts the speed adjustment coefficient c and the speed base value b according to the weight m of the lottery ticket, the friction coefficient μ of the track, and the gravitational acceleration g, so as to ensure the smooth transport and sorting efficiency of the lottery ticket.

[0091] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some or all of the technical features therein. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flipping device for an automatic sorting system of instant lottery tickets, characterized in that, The flipping device includes a clamping mechanism B (6), a rotating mechanism (7), a box body (8), and a lower support plate (9) of the box body; The clamping mechanism B (6) includes a motor B (61), a motor B fixing plate (62), a track disk (63), a clamping plate (64), and a side slide rail (65); the motor B (61) is fixed by the motor B fixing plate (62); the track disk (63) is fixedly connected to the shaft of the motor B (61); the track disk (63) is provided with two tracks; the side slide rail (65) is provided with grooves and is vertically installed on both sides of the track disk (63); the clamping plate (64) is configured as two pieces, upper and lower, and the rear ends of the clamping plate (64) are provided with grooves. The end (641) matches the groove of the side slide rail (65) and prevents rotation; the clamping plate (64) has a cylinder (642) in the middle for inserting the track of the track disk (63); the motor B (61) rotates forward to drive the track disk (63) to rotate, the cylinder (642) of the clamping plate (64) drives the upper and lower clamping plates (64) to clamp the whole package of instant lottery tickets, the motor B (61) rotates in reverse to drive the track disk (63) to rotate, the cylinder (642) of the clamping plate (64) drives the upper and lower clamping plates (64) to release the whole package of instant lottery tickets; The rotating mechanism (7) includes a motor C (71), a motor C mounting bracket (72), the motor C mounting bracket (72) is fixed on the support transport rail workbench, and the motor C (71) is mounted on the motor C mounting bracket (72); The shaft of the motor C (71) is fixed to the box body (8), driving the box body (8) to rotate, and then the rotating mechanism (7) drives the clamping mechanism B (6) to rotate; The box body (8) is fixedly provided with a rear end cover plate (81). A cylinder D (10) is fixed inside the rear end cover plate (81). The cylinder rod of the cylinder D (10) is connected to the slide plate (11). The slide plate (11) has protrusions at its four corners. The box body (8) is provided with a grooved track A (12) matching the protrusions at the four corners of the slide plate (11) along the movement direction of the cylinder rod. The box body (8) is provided with a grooved track B (13) matching the upper and lower ends of the side slide rail (65). When the cylinder rod of the cylinder D (10) extends, it pushes the clamping mechanism B (6) forward to unload the entire package of instant lottery tickets.

2. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The aforementioned automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets includes: a ticket dispensing module, a main transport track, a branch transport track, a first scanning module, a first turning device, a flipping device, a second scanning module, a first return track, a second turning device, an image acquisition module, a pressing device, a third scanning module, a second return track, a third turning device, a scanning anomaly storage module, a sorting module, a sorting anomaly storage module, and a control module.

3. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two side rails (65).

4. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The end caps (641) provided at both ends of the rear part of the clamping plate (64) can slide up and down in the groove of the side slide rail (65).

5. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, There are two motors C(71). When the motors C(71) rotate, they drive the box (8) and the internal components of the box (8) to rotate.

6. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grooved track A (12) is fixedly connected to the box body (8).

7. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The grooved track B (13) is fixedly connected to the box body (8).

8. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The track disk (63) is provided with two tracks, which are involute-shaped and are arranged symmetrically with respect to the center of the track disk (63).

9. The flipping device of the automatic sorting system for instant lottery tickets according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower support plate (9) of the box is fixed to the support transport track workbench and is used to support the box (8).

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