Cross-belt sorting device, cross-belt sorting system and packing machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a cross-belt sorting device, a cross-belt sorting system, and a loading machine. The cross-belt sorting device includes a cross-belt sorting cart forming a loop, and a loading machine disposed on the side of the loop for loading packages onto the cross-belt sorting cart. The loading machine includes a conveying component and a horizontal movement drive component that drives the conveying component to translate. The conveying direction of the loading machine is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting cart passing through it, and the conveying direction of the loading machine is perpendicular to its translational direction. In this utility model, the conveying direction of the loading machine's conveying component is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting cart passing through it, thus allowing the use of a common belt conveyor, resulting in a simpler structure. Furthermore, in this structure, the output goods of the conveying component do not have a directional force component, allowing for flexible control of the conveying speed and effectively preventing goods from escaping the cross-belt sorting cart, ensuring the stability of the loading process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting equipment, and in particular to cross-belt sorting devices, cross-belt sorting systems and packing machines. Background Technology

[0002] Cross-belt sorting systems are commonly used sorting equipment.

[0003] Patent documents with authorization announcement numbers CN217393018U and CN219356990U disclose the structure of commonly used cross-belt sorting devices.

[0004] Among these structures, the upper packaging machine often adopts a multi-segment structure with the trolley loop side tilted.

[0005] The final section of the inclined packing machine must employ a structure with multiple narrow strips, making its structure relatively complex. Furthermore, when goods are output from the packing machine in this manner, there is a horizontal component force acting in the direction of movement of the sorting trolley. Therefore, when goods are transferred to the sorting trolley, this large horizontal force can cause them to fall off the trolley. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems in the prior art and to provide a cross-belt sorting device, a cross-belt sorting system and a packing machine.

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

[0008] A cross-belt sorting device includes a cross-belt sorting cart forming a loop, and a packing machine disposed on the side of the loop for loading packages onto the cross-belt sorting cart. The packing machine includes a conveying assembly and a horizontal movement drive assembly for driving the conveying assembly to translate. The conveying direction of the packing machine is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting cart passing through it, and the conveying direction of the packing machine is perpendicular to the translation direction of the packing machine.

[0009] Preferably, in the cross-belt sorting device, the outer end of the upper packaging machine is provided with a barrier.

[0010] Preferably, in the cross-belt sorting device, the packing machine further includes a barcode scanner located at one end of the horizontal movement drive assembly.

[0011] Preferably, in the cross-belt sorting device, the belt of the cross-belt sorting vehicle is provided with at least two first baffles on the belt gap, and the first baffles and the first guardrails on both sides of the belt form a limiting space on the conveying surface of the belt; the extending direction of the first baffles is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt; the conveying assembly is provided with at least two second baffles on the conveying belt gap, and the second baffles and the second guardrails on both sides of the conveying assembly form a limiting space on the conveying surface of the conveying assembly; the conveying surface of the conveying assembly is higher than the top of the first baffles on the belt.

[0012] Preferably, in the cross-belt sorting device, the first baffle has a first slot with a one-to-one correspondence, and the second baffle has a second slot with a one-to-one correspondence.

[0013] Preferably, in the cross-belt sorting device, the horizontal movement drive component is a linear module, and the conveying component is slidably mounted on a horizontal guide rail.

[0014] Preferably, in the cross-belt sorting device, the conveying component is mounted on the weighing sensor on the horizontal movement drive component.

[0015] A cross-belt sorting system, including any of the cross-belt sorting devices described above.

[0016] The packaging machine includes a conveying component and a horizontal movement drive component that drives the conveying component to move horizontally. The conveying direction of the packaging machine is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting vehicle passing through it, and the conveying direction of the packaging machine is perpendicular to the translation direction of the packaging machine.

[0017] The advantages of this utility model's technical solution are mainly reflected in:

[0018] The conveying direction of the conveying component of the packing machine of this utility model is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting car passing through it, so that ordinary belt conveyors can be used, and its structure is simpler. At the same time, in this structure, there is no component force in the direction of movement of the goods output by the conveying component, so the conveying speed of the conveying component can be flexibly controlled, and the goods can be effectively prevented from rushing out of the cross-belt sorting car, thus ensuring the stability of packing.

[0019] The cross-belt sorting trolley of this utility model is equipped with a first baffle and a second baffle is equipped on the conveyor belt of the conveying component, which can form a limiting space, thereby facilitating the conveying of easily rolling goods. At the same time, the conveying surface of the conveying component is higher than the first baffle, which can effectively ensure that the goods at the conveying component can be transferred to the belt conveyor.

[0020] This invention allows the conveying component to be mounted on a weighing sensor, which can effectively obtain the weight of the goods when they are placed on the conveying component. Unlike existing packing machines, it does not require weighing via a dynamic conveyor. At the same time, it can trigger a barcode scanner to scan the code, without the need for other sensors to trigger the barcode scanner. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a partial top view of the cross-belt sorting device of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a partial end view of the cross-belt sorting device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 The front view of the packaging machine of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.

[0026] Example 1

[0027] The cross-belt sorting device disclosed in this utility model is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, as shown in the attached drawings. Figure 1 As shown, it includes a cross-belt sorting vehicle 100 forming a loop of carts. The specific structure of the cross-belt sorting vehicle 100 can be the same as the structure of the cross-belt sorting vehicle 100 in the patent under the background technology application, and is not limited here.

[0028] A packing machine 300 for loading packages onto the cross-belt sorting vehicle 100 is provided on the side of the trolley loop. The packing machine 300 includes a conveying assembly 310 and a horizontal movement drive assembly 320 for driving the conveying assembly 310 to translate. The conveying direction of the packing machine 300 is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting vehicle 100 passing through it, and the conveying direction of the packing machine 300 is perpendicular to the translation direction of the packing machine 300.

[0029] When the cross-separation sorting vehicle uses a conventional belt conveyor 110 for sorting goods, the conveying assembly 310 is also a conventional belt conveyor 110, and the conveying surface of the conveying assembly 310 can be slightly higher than the conveying surface of the cross-separation sorting vehicle 100.

[0030] Even better, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, the cross-belt sorting vehicle 100 can adopt the structure disclosed in patent documents such as CN111729852B and CN219008888U. In this case, at least two first baffles 112 are provided on the belt 111 of the belt conveyor 110 of the cross-belt sorting vehicle 100. The first baffles 112 and the first enclosures 113 on both sides of the belt conveyor 110 form a limiting space on the conveying surface of the belt conveyor 110. Specifically, the extending direction of the first baffles 112 is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt conveyor 110, and the distance between the first baffles 112 is close to the length of the conveying surface of the belt conveyor 110. So when the two first baffles 112 rotate above the belt 111, the two first baffles 112 approach the two ends of the belt conveyor 110.

[0031] Correspondingly, as shown in the appendix Figure 2 As shown, the structure of the conveying assembly 310 is the same as that of the belt conveyor 110. That is, at least two second baffles 312 are provided on the conveyor belt 311 of the conveying assembly 310 with gaps. The second baffles 312 and the second enclosures 313 on both sides of the conveying assembly 310 form a limiting space on the conveying surface of the conveying assembly 310. At the same time, in order to ensure that the goods on the conveying assembly 310 can pass over the second baffles 312 and be conveyed to the cross belt sorting vehicle 100, the conveying surface of the conveying assembly 310 is higher than the top of the first baffle 112 on the belt conveyor 110.

[0032] As attached Figure 3 As shown, the first baffle 112 has a corresponding second slot 314, and the second baffle 312 has a corresponding second slot, which facilitates the positioning of long strip-shaped goods.

[0033] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2As shown, the horizontal movement drive component 320 is a linear module, and the conveying component 310 is slidably mounted on the horizontal guide rail 330, thereby enabling the conveying component 310 to move more stably. Of course, in other embodiments, the horizontal movement drive component 320 can also be replaced by a rodless cylinder, a sliding cylinder, etc.

[0034] During packing, goods are placed onto the conveyor assembly 310 manually or via automated equipment. At this time, the designated cross-belt sorting cart 100 to which the conveyor assembly 310 is to be transported is determined. When the designated cross-belt sorting cart 100 moves to the appropriate position, the horizontal movement drive assembly 320 drives the conveyor assembly 310 to move in the direction of movement of the cross-belt sorting cart 100, connecting the conveyor assembly 310 end-to-end with the designated cross-belt sorting cart 100 and moving at the same speed. During the movement, the conveyor assembly 310 starts to transfer the goods on it to the designated cross-belt sorting cart 100, thus completing the packing. After packing, the conveyor assembly 310 reverses its movement to reset and awaits the next loading of goods.

[0035] During loading, goods are usually placed onto the conveyor assembly 310 manually. Therefore, to prevent collisions between the conveyor assembly 310 and workers during horizontal movement and resetting, as shown in the attached... Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 As shown, an isolation barrier 500 is provided at the outer end of the upper packaging machine 300. The isolation barrier 500 extends along the extension direction of the horizontal movement drive component 320, and the height of the isolation barrier 500 is not lower than the top of the conveying component 310.

[0036] During loading, goods can be manually scanned and placed onto the conveyor assembly 310. More preferably, to facilitate obtaining the sorting compartment information of the goods, as shown in the attached diagram... Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 As shown, the packing machine 300 also includes a barcode scanner 700 located at one end of the horizontal movement drive assembly 320. The barcode scanner 700 can be positioned above and / or to the side of the conveyor assembly 310 located at one end of the horizontal movement drive assembly 320. When goods are manually placed on the conveyor assembly 310, the barcode or QR code on the goods is oriented towards the barcode scanner 700. The barcode scanner 700 can read the information of the barcode or QR code to obtain the sorting slot to which the goods should be sorted.

[0037] To avoid the barcode scanner 700 continuously reading codes and to effectively obtain the weight information of the goods, as shown in the attached... Figure 3As shown, the conveying assembly 310 can be mounted on the weighing sensor 340 on the horizontal movement drive assembly 320. In this case, the conveying assembly 310 is no longer slidably connected to the guide rail. Rubber wheels can be installed at the bottom of the conveying assembly to support it; however, the rubber wheels are not strictly necessary. Thus, when goods are placed on the conveying assembly 310, the weighing sensor 340 can measure the weight of the goods and trigger the barcode scanner 700 to scan them. When the weighing sensor 340 detects zero weight, it can be determined that the goods have been removed from the conveying assembly 310, thereby controlling the horizontal movement drive assembly 320 to drive the conveying assembly 310 to reverse and reset. Of course, other sensors can also be used to determine whether there are packages on the conveying assembly, such as through-beam sensors or diffuse reflection sensors; this is not limited here.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] This embodiment discloses a cross-belt sorting system, including any of the cross-belt sorting devices described above.

[0040] 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 cross-belt sorting device, comprising a cross-belt sorting cart forming a loop, and a packing machine disposed on the side of the loop for loading packages onto the cross-belt sorting cart, characterized in that: The packaging machine includes a conveying component and a horizontal movement drive component that drives the conveying component to move horizontally. The conveying direction of the packaging machine is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting vehicle passing through it, and the conveying direction of the packaging machine is perpendicular to the translation direction of the packaging machine.

2. The cross-belt sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer end of the packaging machine is equipped with a guardrail.

3. The cross-belt sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The packaging machine also includes a barcode scanner located at one end of the horizontal movement drive assembly.

4. The cross-belt sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The belt of the cross-belt sorting vehicle is provided with at least two first baffles on the belt gap. The first baffles and the first guardrails on both sides of the belt form a limiting space on the conveying surface of the belt. The extension direction of the first baffles is perpendicular to the conveying direction of the belt. The conveying assembly is provided with at least two second baffles on the conveyor belt gap. The second baffles and the second guardrails on both sides of the conveying assembly form a limiting space on the conveying surface of the conveying assembly. The conveying surface of the conveying assembly is higher than the top of the first baffles on the belt.

5. The cross-belt sorting device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The first baffle has a first slot with a one-to-one correspondence, and the second baffle has a second slot with a one-to-one correspondence.

6. The cross-belt sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The horizontal movement drive component is a linear module, and the conveying component is slidably mounted on a horizontal guide rail.

7. The cross-belt sorting device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying component is mounted on the weighing sensor of the horizontal movement drive component.

8. A cross-belt sorting system, characterized in that: Includes the cross-belt sorting device as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. Packaging machine, characterized in that: It includes a conveying assembly and a horizontal movement drive assembly for driving the conveying assembly to translate. The conveying direction of the upper packaging machine is parallel to the conveying direction of the cross-belt sorting vehicle passing through it, and the conveying direction of the upper packaging machine is perpendicular to the translation direction of the upper packaging machine.

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