A sorting mechanism to facilitate robots in picking up small cardboard boxes of materials.

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of sorting mechanism technology, specifically to a sorting mechanism that facilitates robot grasping of small cardboard boxes. It includes a sorting table with a limit plate at one end and a sorting component on the outer side of the sorting table. The sorting component includes a first push plate, a second push plate, and a third push plate, which are respectively positioned at different directions on the sorting table. The sorting component performs multi-directional sorting of the cardboard boxes, achieving efficient and accurate sorting. Compared to a single-direction pushing method, the multi-directional synergy can quickly sort disordered cardboard boxes into a neat and orderly arrangement, improving sorting efficiency and reducing sorting time. Furthermore, different cardboard boxes may have different sizes and shapes, and the multi-directional pushing can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific situation of the cardboard boxes. Through the combined force of different directions, it adapts to the sorting needs of cardboard boxes of various specifications and shapes.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting mechanism technology, and more specifically, to a sorting mechanism that facilitates the robot's grasping of small cardboard box materials. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of global manufacturing and logistics warehousing, the market has placed higher demands on the efficiency of product packaging, material storage, and sorting. Small cardboard boxes, as a low-cost, easy-to-process, and highly versatile packaging and storage tool, have been widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, electronics, and e-commerce industries. Taking the e-commerce industry as an example, during annual shopping festivals, the volume of express parcels increases exponentially, with the vast majority of these parcels using small cardboard boxes.

[0003] In traditional production models, small cardboard boxes and other materials are often stacked in a disordered state during sorting, handling, and storage. This not only makes it difficult for robots to locate the gripping point when they grab them, but also easily leads to material slippage and jamming, which seriously affects production efficiency and the stability of automated processes. In addition, traditional manual sorting of small cardboard boxes is inefficient and prone to errors, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production and high-speed logistics sorting. Utility Model Content

[0004] This utility model addresses the technical problems existing in the prior art by providing a sorting mechanism that facilitates robotic gripping of small cardboard box materials. It solves the problems of low efficiency, error-proneness, and difficulty in meeting the needs of large-scale production and high-speed logistics sorting in traditional technology, as well as the easy occurrence of material slippage and jamming, which seriously affects production efficiency and the stability of automated processes.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a sorting mechanism that facilitates robot gripping of small cardboard box materials, including a sorting table. A limit plate is provided at one end of the sorting table, and a sorting component is provided on the outside of the sorting table. The sorting component includes a first push plate, a second push plate, and a third push plate. The first push plate, the second push plate, and the third push plate are respectively arranged at different directional positions on the sorting table. The sorting component performs multi-directional sorting work on the cardboard box.

[0006] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0007] 1. The overall structure of this utility model is simple and easy to connect. It is easy to move the mechanism before use and then quickly install it in the required position, thus improving the convenience of using the mechanism.

[0008] 2. During use, the electric push rods in multiple directions drive the push plate to work together, which can quickly organize disordered small cardboard boxes into a neat and orderly arrangement, greatly shortening the sorting time. It is also applicable to cardboard boxes of different sizes and shapes, increasing the versatility of the mechanism, reducing the equipment modification costs caused by changes in material specifications, realizing the automation of the material sorting process, reducing reliance on manual labor, and lowering labor costs and labor intensity.

[0009] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention can be further improved as follows.

[0010] Preferably, the limiting plate is fixedly installed at one end of the sorting table by external bolts. The first electric push rod, the second electric push rod and the third electric push rod are all provided with connecting holes, and the first electric push rod, the second electric push rod and the third electric push rod can be fixedly installed on the worktable by external connectors.

[0011] The advantage of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that it makes it easier to install and disassemble each component of the mechanism individually, thereby reducing maintenance costs.

[0012] Preferably, one side of the first push plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the first electric push rod, one side of the second push plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the second electric push rod, and a third electric push rod is provided on the other side of the first electric push rod. The third push plate is fixedly connected to the output end of the third electric push rod through a fixing plate.

[0013] The beneficial effect of adopting the above-mentioned further solution is that the electric push rod can achieve precise motion control through programming and control system. The extension length, pushing speed and force parameters of the push rod can be adjusted according to actual needs, so that the sorting mechanism can flexibly adjust the pushing strategy according to different working scenarios and cardboard characteristics, ensuring that the cardboard is not damaged during the sorting process, while improving the sorting quality and stability, and realizing the automation of the entire material sorting process.

[0014] Preferably, a movable plate is fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the second push plate, and mounting parts are provided at the front and rear ends of the movable plate. The mounting parts are provided with sliding grooves, and the front and rear ends of the movable plate slide inside the sliding grooves. The third push plate has an M-shaped structure.

[0015] The beneficial effects of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are that it helps to ensure the consistency and stability of the movement direction of the second pusher, ensures that the paper box is subjected to uniform force, and improves the sorting effect of the sorting mechanism.

[0016] Preferably, the sorting table has an opening inside, and several paper boxes are provided on the top of the sorting table, with binding strips on the outside of the multiple paper boxes.

[0017] The advantages of adopting the above-mentioned further solution are that it reduces the friction between the third push plate and the cardboard box, protects the quality of the cardboard box, avoids damage, and provides a gap for the subsequent mechanical gripping mechanism, ensuring that the subsequent robot can accurately grip the cardboard box during the process of keeping the cardboard box neat.

[0018] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0019] By pushing and adjusting the cardboard boxes from different angles using the sorting components, the boxes can be precisely placed in designated positions, achieving efficient and accurate sorting. Compared to pushing in a single direction, the synergistic effect of multiple directions can quickly organize disordered cardboard boxes into a neat and orderly arrangement, improving sorting efficiency and reducing sorting time. Furthermore, different cardboard boxes may have different sizes and shapes, and the multi-directional pushing can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific situation of the cardboard boxes. Through the combined force of different directions, it can adapt to the sorting needs of cardboard boxes of various specifications and shapes. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the paper box arrangement structure of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the un-organized paper box structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 3 This is an isometric view of one side of the overall structure of this utility model.

[0023] The meanings of the labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0024] 11. Sorting table; 12. Limiting plate; 13. Through opening;

[0025] Organizing components; 21. First push plate; 22. First electric push rod; 23. Second push plate; 24. Moving plate; 25. Second electric push rod; 26. Third push plate; 27. Fixed plate; 28. Third electric push rod;

[0026] Mounting components; 31. Slide rail;

[0027] Cardboard box; 41. Bundling strip. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0029] Please see Figures 1-3As shown, this embodiment provides a sorting mechanism that facilitates robot gripping of small cardboard box materials. Considering that in traditional production modes, small cardboard boxes and other materials are often in a disorderly stacked state during sorting, handling, and storage, this not only makes it difficult for the robot to locate the gripping point, but also easily leads to material slippage and jamming, seriously affecting production efficiency and the stability of the automated process. Therefore, this utility model includes a sorting table 1, with a limit plate 11 at one end. Considering that traditional manual sorting of small cardboard boxes 4 is inefficient and prone to errors, making it difficult to meet the needs of large-scale production and high-speed logistics sorting, a sorting component 2 is provided on the outside of the sorting table 1. The sorting component 2 includes a first push plate 21, a second push plate 23, and a third push plate 26. The first push plate 21, the second push plate 23, and the third push plate 26 are respectively set at different directional positions on the sorting table 1. The sorting component 2 performs multi-directional sorting work on the cardboard boxes 4.

[0030] The improvement of this embodiment is that by pushing and adjusting the paper box 4 from different angles through the sorting component 2, the paper box 4 can be accurately placed in the designated position, achieving efficient and accurate sorting. Compared with the single-direction pushing method, the multi-directional synergy can sort the disordered paper box 4 into a neat and orderly arrangement more quickly, improve sorting efficiency, reduce sorting time, and the multi-directional pushing can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific situation of the paper box 4 to adapt to the sorting needs of paper boxes 4 of various sizes and shapes.

[0031] Specifically, in order to ensure the accuracy of the position of the cardboard box 4 during sorting, the limiting plate 11 is fixedly installed at one end of the sorting table 1 by external bolts. The limiting plate 11 can provide an accurate positioning reference for materials such as the small cardboard box 4, ensuring that the materials are always arranged with the limiting plate 11 as a reference during the sorting process, ensuring the consistency and accuracy of the material placement position, which is conducive to the precise grasping of the robot in the future, convenient for installation and disassembly, and reduces maintenance costs.

[0032] Considering the low efficiency and error-prone nature of traditional manual sorting of small cardboard boxes 4, one side of the first push plate 21 is fixedly connected to the output end of the first electric push rod 22, one side of the second push plate 23 is fixedly connected to the output end of the second electric push rod 25, and a third electric push rod 28 is provided on the other side of the first electric push rod 22. The third push plate 26 is fixedly connected to the output end of the third electric push rod 28 through the fixing plate 27. The first electric push rod 22, the second electric push rod 25, and the third electric push rod 28 are all provided with connecting holes inside, and the first electric push rod 22, the second electric push rod 25, and the third electric push rod 28 can be fixedly installed on the work surface through external connectors. On the worktable, multiple electric push rods push the first push plate 21, the second push plate 23, and the third push plate 26 towards the paper box 4 from different directions. Compared with the single-direction pushing method, the multi-directional synergistic effect can quickly organize the disordered paper box 4 into a neat and orderly arrangement, improve sorting efficiency, and reduce sorting time. The electric push rods in multiple directions can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific situation of the paper box 4. Through the combined force of different directions, it can adapt to the sorting needs of paper boxes 4 of various specifications and shapes, increase the versatility of the mechanism, and realize the automation of the entire material sorting process, reduce manual intervention, and reduce labor costs and labor intensity.

[0033] To ensure the stability of the push plate movement and prevent uneven force on the paper box 4 from affecting the sorting effect, a movable plate 24 is fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the second push plate 23. Mounting parts 3 are provided at the front and rear ends of the movable plate 24. Slide grooves 31 are provided inside the mounting parts 3. The front and rear ends of the movable plate 24 slide inside the slide grooves 31. The mounting parts 3 are installed on the worktable through external connecting parts. The slide grooves 31 limit the movement direction of the movable plate 24, which is conducive to the consistency and stability of the movement direction of the second push plate 23, ensuring that the paper box 4 is subjected to uniform force, which is beneficial to the sorting effect of the sorting mechanism.

[0034] Considering that the paper box 4 may experience surface wear or deformation due to excessive friction during the pushing process, the third push plate 26 has an M-shaped structure to reduce the contact area between the third push plate 26 and the paper box 4, reduce the friction between the third push plate 26 and the paper box 4, protect the quality of the paper box 4, avoid damage, and provide a gap for the subsequent mechanical gripping mechanism, so as to facilitate the subsequent robot to accurately grip the paper box 4 during the process of tidying up the paper box 4.

[0035] To facilitate the subsequent bundling of cardboard boxes 4, the sorting table 1 is equipped with an opening 12. Several cardboard boxes 4 are placed on the top of the sorting table 1, and bundling strips 41 are provided on the outside of the multiple cardboard boxes 4. Without moving the cardboard boxes 4, the two ends of the bundling strips 41 can pass through the opening 12 from the bottom of the sorting table 1 and be placed on the outside of the multiple cardboard boxes 4 for bundling. The overall structure always maintains the neatness and stability of the cardboard boxes 4, reducing the possibility of material slippage or jamming when the robot grasps them, and ensuring production efficiency and the stability of the automated process.

[0036] In summary, the working principle of this solution is as follows:

[0037] During operation, disorderly stacked cardboard boxes 4 and other materials are conveyed to the sorting table 1. One end of the sorting table 1 is fixed with a bolted limiting plate 11 to provide a positioning reference for the materials. The materials are initially arranged on one side of the limiting plate 11. The first electric push rod 22, the second electric push rod 25, and the third electric push rod 28 drive the first push plate 21, the second push plate 23, and the third push plate 26 in different directions to move towards the cardboard box 4. The electric push rods can flexibly adjust the pushing force, speed, and stroke to squeeze and calibrate the cardboard box 4 from multiple directions such as the horizontal X and Y axes. During the process, the moving plate 24 connected to the lower end of the second push plate 23 slides in the slide groove 31 of the mounting part 3 to ensure the stability of the movement direction of the second push plate 23, so that the cardboard box 4 is subjected to uniform force and forms an M shape. The third pusher plate 26 of the three-dimensional structure partially contacts the cardboard box 4, reducing friction. This not only prevents wear and deformation of the cardboard box 4 surface, but also provides space for robot gripping by utilizing the structural gaps. The multi-directional pushers work together to quickly organize the disordered cardboard boxes 4 into a neat and orderly arrangement. For example, after the horizontal pusher plate initially arranges the boxes, the vertical pusher plate further adjusts the spacing and angle of the cardboard boxes 4 to achieve efficient and precise sorting, adapting to cardboard boxes 4 of different specifications and shapes. After sorting, the cardboard boxes 4 are arranged on the sorting table 1. The two ends of the binding strip 41 can pass through the opening 12 from the bottom of the sorting table 1 and be placed on the outside of multiple cardboard boxes 4 for binding. The binding and fixing can be completed without moving the cardboard boxes 4, keeping the materials neat and stable, providing an ideal state for robot gripping, reducing material slippage and jamming during gripping, and ensuring production efficiency and stable operation of the automated process.

[0038] 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 preferred examples and are not intended to limit the 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. A sorting mechanism for facilitating robotic picking of small carton materials, comprising a sorting table (1), characterized in that: The sorting table (1) is provided with a limiting plate (11) at one end, and a sorting component (2) is provided on the outside of the sorting table (1). The sorting component (2) includes a first push plate (21), a second push plate (23) and a third push plate (26). The first push plate (21), the second push plate (23) and the third push plate (26) are respectively located at different directional positions on the sorting table (1). The sorting component (2) performs multi-directional sorting work on the paper box.

2. The sorting mechanism for facilitating robot gripping of small cardboard box materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The limiting plate (11) is fixedly installed at one end of the sorting table (1) by external bolts.

3. The sorting mechanism for facilitating robot gripping of small cardboard box materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first push plate (21) is fixedly connected to the output end of the first electric push rod (22) on one side, the second push plate (23) is fixedly connected to the output end of the second electric push rod (25) on one side, and a third electric push rod (28) is provided on the other side of the first electric push rod (22). The third push plate (26) is fixedly connected to the output end of the third electric push rod (28) through a fixing plate (27).

4. The sorting mechanism for facilitating robot gripping of small cardboard box materials according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first electric push rod (22), the second electric push rod (25) and the third electric push rod (28) are all provided with connecting holes, and can be fixedly installed on the worktable by external connectors.

5. The sorting mechanism for facilitating robot gripping of small cardboard box materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: A movable plate (24) is fixedly connected to the lower end of one side of the second push plate (23). The movable plate (24) has mounting parts (3) at both ends. The mounting parts (3) have a sliding groove (31) inside. The movable plate (24) slides inside the sliding groove (31).

6. The sorting mechanism for facilitating robot gripping of small cardboard box materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The third push plate (26) has an M-shaped structure.

7. The sorting mechanism for facilitating robot gripping of small cardboard box materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting table (1) has an opening (12) inside, and several paper boxes (4) are provided on the top of the sorting table (1). The outer sides of the multiple paper boxes (4) are provided with binding strips (41).

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