A swing control mechanism for a module belt and a sorting machine

Abstract

This utility model discloses a swing control mechanism for a modular conveyor belt and a sorting machine. The swing control mechanism includes a fixed frame and a mounting frame positioned above the fixed frame. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame, and a roller frame is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft. A pair of friction rollers are rotatably connected inside the roller frame. A swing adjustment component for the swing angle of the rotating shaft is provided on the mounting frame. A height adjustment component is provided between the fixed frame and the mounting frame. This utility model, through its swing control mechanism, moves goods to the corresponding goods sorting outlet via the modular conveyor belt. The swing control mechanism drives the rotating rollers on the modular conveyor belt to rotate towards the goods sorting outlet, allowing the goods to be sorted and discharged from the outlet. The movement of the goods through the rotating rollers on the modular conveyor belt results in low friction, facilitating the movement of the goods and improving the smoothness and efficiency of the sorting and discharge process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of sorting machine technology, specifically to a swing control mechanism for a module belt and a sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] Automated sorting machines are machines that sort items according to pre-set computer instructions and deliver the sorted items to designated locations. With the development of laser scanning, barcode, and computer control technologies, the use of automated sorting machines in logistics is becoming increasingly common. Automated letter sorting machines and automated parcel sorting machines have been used in the postal sector for many years.

[0003] Currently, sorting machines use a scanning mechanism to scan and read the information of goods, then discharge the goods from different sorting exits. When discharging goods from the sorting machine's conveyor belt to the sorting exit, the method mostly involves a lateral pushing structure to push the goods towards the sorting exit. However, this method results in high friction between the goods and the sorting machine's conveyor belt, which can easily lead to friction damage to the bottom of the goods, or, when the goods are heavy, make it difficult for them to be discharged from the sorting exit. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a modular belt swing control mechanism and a sorting machine to improve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a swing control mechanism for a modular belt and a sorting machine, which aims to solve the problems in the prior art where the friction between the goods and the conveyor belt of the sorting machine is too large, which can easily lead to friction damage to the bottom of the goods, or when the goods are heavy, it is difficult for the goods to be discharged from the sorting outlet.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A swing control mechanism for a module includes a swing control mechanism, which includes a fixed frame and a mounting frame disposed above the fixed frame. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame, and a roller frame is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft. A pair of friction rollers are rotatably connected inside the roller frame. A swing adjustment component for swinging angle of the rotating shaft is provided on the mounting frame, and a height adjustment component is provided between the fixed frame and the mounting frame.

[0007] Preferably, the swing adjustment assembly includes a gear fixedly connected to the rotating shaft and a rack disposed on one side of the gear. The rack is disposed along the length of the mounting frame, and the gear meshes with the rack. Both ends of all the racks are fixedly connected to the same connecting rod.

[0008] Preferably, the rack has a long through groove along its length, and a limiting post placed in the long through groove is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket.

[0009] Preferably, the swing adjustment assembly further includes a drive component installed on one side of the mounting frame, wherein a connecting plate is fixedly connected between the telescopic end of the drive component and the adjacent rack, and the driving direction of the drive component is consistent with the length direction of the rack.

[0010] Preferably, the height adjustment assembly includes a lifting component fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame, and the output end of the lifting component passes through the fixed frame and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame.

[0011] Preferably, guide sleeves are fixedly connected to each of the four corners of the fixing frame, guide rods are slidably connected inside the guide sleeves, and a connecting plate is fixedly connected between the top end of the guide rod and the mounting frame.

[0012] This utility model also provides a sorting machine, including a swing control mechanism for a modular belt as described above, and a sorting frame. The modular belt is installed on the sorting frame, and a cargo scanning mechanism is installed at one end of the sorting frame. Multiple cargo sorting outlets are provided on both sides of the sorting frame along its length. The swing control mechanism is installed on the sorting frame and corresponds to the cargo sorting outlet. The fixed frame is fixedly connected to the sorting frame.

[0013] Preferably, the module belt includes multiple drive belt plates, two adjacent drive belt plates are rotatably connected, multiple mounting slots are opened along the length direction on the drive belt plates, and a rotating roller is rotatably connected in the mounting slot. The axial direction of the rotating roller is consistent with the conveying direction of the module belt, the rotating roller protrudes from the upper and lower surfaces of the drive belt plate, and the friction roller abuts against the lower surface of the upper rotating roller.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0015] This invention utilizes a swing control mechanism. When the module belt moves the goods to the corresponding goods sorting outlet, the swing control mechanism drives the rotating rollers on the module belt to rotate towards the goods sorting outlet, so that the goods are sorted and discharged from the goods sorting outlet. The goods are moved and discharged by rotating the rollers on the module belt, resulting in low friction, which facilitates the movement of the goods and improves the smoothness and efficiency of sorting and discharge. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the swing control mechanism of the module Figure 1 ;

[0017] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the overall structure of the swing control mechanism of the module Figure 2 ;

[0018] Figure 3for Figure 2 Enlarged schematic diagram of area A structure in the image;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the sorting machine structure;

[0020] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the swing control mechanism of the module belt on the sorting machine.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the module's structure.

[0022] In the diagram: 1. Swing control mechanism; 101. Fixed frame; 102. Mounting frame; 103. Rotating shaft; 104. Roller frame; 105. Friction roller; 106. Swing adjustment assembly; 1061. Gear; 1062. Rack; 10621. Long through groove; 10622. Limiting post; 1063. Connecting rod; 1064. Driving component; 1065. Connecting plate; 107. Lifting component; 108. Guide sleeve; 109. Guide rod; 110. Connecting plate; 2. Sorting frame; 3. Module belt; 301. Transmission belt plate; 302. Rotating roller; 4. Cargo scanning mechanism. Detailed Implementation

[0023] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0024] Example: Please refer to Figures 1-3 This embodiment provides a swing control mechanism for a modular belt. This swing control mechanism is installed in a sorting machine and its function is to discharge the goods conveyed by the sorting machine from different goods sorting outlets to complete the sorting.

[0025] Please see Figures 4-6This embodiment also provides a sorting machine, including the swing control mechanism of the module belt in the above embodiment, and a sorting frame 2. The sorting frame 2 is equipped with a module belt 3. The sorting frame 2 is also equipped with a drive mechanism for driving the transmission belt 3 to rotate cyclically to transport goods. A goods scanning mechanism 4 is installed at one end of the sorting frame 2. Multiple goods sorting outlets are provided on both sides of the sorting frame 2 along the length direction. The swing control mechanism 1 is installed on the sorting frame 2 and corresponds to the goods sorting outlet. Multiple sets of swing control mechanisms 1 are provided. A set of swing control mechanisms 1 is provided at every two positions corresponding to the goods sorting outlets on the sorting frame 2. The goods scanning mechanism 4 is used to scan the goods on the module belt 3 to obtain goods information for subsequent classification and sorting of goods. The swing control mechanism 1 is used to discharge different types of goods from different goods sorting outlets.

[0026] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, the module belt 3 includes multiple drive belt plates 301, with adjacent drive belt plates 301 rotatably connected. The multiple drive belt plates 301 form an annular belt. Multiple mounting slots are provided on the drive belt plates 301 along their length. Rotating rollers 302 are rotatably connected in the mounting slots. The axial direction of the rotating rollers 302 is consistent with the conveying direction of the module belt 3. The rotating rollers 302 protrude from the upper and lower surfaces of the drive belt plates 301. Friction rollers 105 abut against the lower surface of the upper rotating rollers 302. The swing control mechanism 1 is installed inside the annular belt. When the module belt 3 moves the goods to the corresponding goods sorting outlet, the swing control mechanism 1 drives the rotating rollers 302 on the module belt 3 to rotate towards the goods sorting outlet, so that the goods are sorted and discharged from the goods sorting outlet. The goods are moved and discharged by the rotation of the rotating rollers 302 on the module belt 3. The friction is small, which helps the goods move and improves the smoothness and efficiency of sorting and discharge.

[0027] In this embodiment, as Figure 1As shown, the swing control mechanism of the module includes a swing control mechanism 1, which includes a fixed frame 101 and a mounting frame 102 disposed above the fixed frame 101. The fixed frame 101 is fixedly connected to the sorting machine frame 2. A rotating shaft 103 is rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame 102. A roller frame 104 is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft 103. A pair of friction rollers 105 are rotatably connected inside the roller frame 104. A swing adjustment component 106 for the swing angle of the rotating shaft 103 is provided on the mounting frame 102. The swing adjustment component 106 adjusts the swing angle of the rotating shaft 103. The angle of the friction roller 105 is adjusted to swing it towards the sorting outlet, so that the friction roller 105 contacts the rotating roller 302 on the module belt 3, thereby driving the friction roller 105 to rotate towards the sorting outlet. It should be noted that the swing angle of the friction roller 105 has two directions, namely towards the sorting outlet on the left side of the sorting frame 2 or towards the sorting outlet on the right side of the sorting frame 2. The specific swing angle of the friction roller 105 is 35°-55°, designed according to actual production needs.

[0028] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the swing adjustment assembly 106 includes a gear 1061 fixedly connected to the rotating shaft 103 and a rack 1062 disposed on one side of the gear 1061. The rack 1062 is arranged along the length of the mounting frame 102. The gear 1061 meshes with the rack 1062. Both ends of all racks 1062 are fixedly connected to the same connecting rod 1063. The swing adjustment assembly 106 also includes a drive member 1064 mounted on one side of the mounting frame 102. The telescopic end of the drive member 1064 is fixedly connected to the adjacent rack 1062. A connecting plate 1065 is attached. The driving direction of the driving component 1064 is consistent with the length direction of the rack 1062. The driving component 1064 is specifically a telescopic cylinder, etc. All racks 1062 are connected into a whole through the connecting rod 1063, so that all racks 1062 can move synchronously. The driving component 1064 performs telescopic movement, thereby driving the racks 1062 to move left and right through the connecting plate 1065. The racks 1062 drive the gear 1061 to rotate, thereby realizing the angle adjustment of the friction roller 105.

[0029] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, a long through groove 10621 is provided on the rack 1062 along its length direction. A limiting post 10622 placed in the long through groove 10621 is fixedly connected to the top of the mounting bracket 102. The long through groove 10621 and the limiting post 10622 play a limiting and guiding role for the rack 1062, thereby improving the stability of the rack 1062's movement.

[0030] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, a height adjustment assembly is provided between the fixed frame 101 and the mounting frame 102. The height adjustment assembly includes a lifting component 107 fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame 101. The output end of the lifting component 107 passes through the fixed frame 101 and is fixedly connected to the mounting frame 102. The lifting component 107 is specifically a telescopic cylinder, etc. When the goods do not need to be discharged from the goods sorting outlet, the mounting frame 102 is lowered by controlling the lifting component 107, so that the friction roller 105 is away from the rotating roller 302, and the rotating roller 302 does not need to be rotated. When the goods need to be discharged from the goods sorting outlet, the mounting frame 102 is raised by controlling the lifting component 107, so that the friction roller 105 contacts the rotating roller 302, thereby driving the rotating roller 302 to rotate and discharge the goods from the goods sorting outlet.

[0031] In this embodiment, as Figure 1 As shown, guide sleeves 108 are fixedly connected to the four corners of the fixed frame 101. Guide rods 109 are slidably connected inside the guide sleeves 108. A connecting plate 110 is fixedly connected between the top of the guide rods 109 and the mounting frame 102. The guide sleeves 108 and guide rods 109 play a role in limiting and guiding the mounting frame 102, thereby improving the stability of the lifting and moving of the mounting frame 102.

[0032] The control method of this utility model is controlled by the controller of the sorting machine. The control program of the controller can be implemented by those skilled in the art through simple programming. Therefore, the control method and circuit connection will not be explained in detail in this utility model.

[0033] Working principle: During use, goods are placed on the module belt 3. The drive mechanism drives the module belt 3 to rotate and transport the goods. When the goods on the module belt 3 no longer need to be discharged from the sorting outlet, the lifting component 107 controls the mounting frame 102 to descend, causing the friction roller 105 to move away from the rotating roller 302. At this time, the rotating roller 302 will not rotate, and the goods continue to move to the next sorting outlet. When the goods need to be discharged from the sorting outlet, the drive component 1064 performs a telescopic movement. The connecting plate 1065 drives the rack 1062 to move left and right, and the rack 1062 drives the gear 1061 to rotate, adjusting the angle of the friction roller 105. The friction roller 105 swings in two directions: towards the left side of the sorting frame 2 or towards the right side of the sorting frame 2. The goods are moved and discharged by the rotating roller 302 on the module belt 3. The friction is small, which helps the goods move and improves the smoothness and efficiency of sorting and discharge.

[0034] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A swing control mechanism for a module belt, characterized in that: The device includes a swing control mechanism (1), which includes a fixed frame (101) and a mounting frame (102) disposed above the fixed frame (101). A rotating shaft (103) is rotatably connected to the top of the mounting frame (102), and a roller frame (104) is fixedly connected to the top of the rotating shaft (103). A pair of friction rollers (105) are rotatably connected inside the roller frame (104). A swing adjustment component (106) for swinging angle of the rotating shaft (103) is provided on the mounting frame (102). A height adjustment component is provided between the fixed frame (101) and the mounting frame (102).

2. The swing control mechanism for a module belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The swing adjustment assembly (106) includes a gear (1061) fixedly connected to the rotating shaft (103) and a rack (1062) disposed on one side of the gear (1061). The rack (1062) is disposed along the length of the mounting frame (102). The gear (1061) meshes with the rack (1062). Both ends of all the racks (1062) are fixedly connected to the same connecting rod (1063).

3. The swing control mechanism for a module belt according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rack (1062) has a long through groove (10621) along its length direction, and the top of the mounting bracket (102) is fixedly connected to a limiting post (10622) placed in the long through groove (10621).

4. The swing control mechanism for a module belt according to claim 2, characterized in that: The swing adjustment assembly (106) also includes a drive member (1064) installed on one side of the mounting bracket (102). The telescopic end of the drive member (1064) is fixedly connected to the adjacent rack (1062) with a connecting plate (1065). The driving direction of the drive member (1064) is consistent with the length direction of the rack (1062).

5. The swing control mechanism for a module belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The height adjustment assembly includes a lifting component (107) fixedly connected to the bottom of the fixed frame (101), the output end of the lifting component (107) passing through the fixed frame (101) and fixedly connected to the mounting frame (102).

6. The swing control mechanism for a module belt according to claim 5, characterized in that: Guide sleeves (108) are fixedly connected to the four corners of the fixed frame (101). Guide rods (109) are slidably connected inside the guide sleeves (108). A connecting plate (110) is fixedly connected between the top of the guide rods (109) and the mounting frame (102).

7. A sorting machine, characterized in that: The device includes a swing control mechanism for a module belt as described in any one of claims 1-6, and also includes a sorting frame (2), on which a module belt (3) is mounted, and a cargo scanning mechanism (4) is mounted at one end of the sorting frame (2). Multiple cargo sorting outlets are provided on both sides of the sorting frame (2) along the length direction. The swing control mechanism (1) is mounted on the sorting frame (2) and corresponds to the cargo sorting outlet. The fixing frame (101) is fixedly connected to the sorting frame (2).

8. A sorting machine according to claim 7, characterized in that: The module belt (3) includes multiple drive belt plates (301), two adjacent drive belt plates (301) are rotatably connected, multiple mounting slots are provided on the drive belt plate (301) along the length direction, and a rotating roller (302) is rotatably connected in the mounting slot. The axial direction of the rotating roller (302) is consistent with the conveying direction of the module belt (3), and the rotating roller (302) protrudes from the upper and lower surfaces of the drive belt plate (301). The friction roller (105) abuts against the lower surface of the upper rotating roller (302).

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