Turnover sorting machine for light and thin materials

By using the inclined conveyor belt and double-woven structure of the tilting sorter, the problems of electrostatic adsorption and slippage of thin materials during the sorting process are solved, achieving efficient and accurate material sorting.

CN224298021UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29BAOKAI (SHANGHAI) INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS TECH CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BAOKAI (SHANGHAI) INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-04-29
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Thin materials are prone to electrostatic adsorption and slippage during conveying and sorting, leading to sorting errors and low efficiency.

Method used

A flip-top sorting machine was designed, comprising a flip motor, a crank mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking cylinder, a limit photoelectric probe, and a material dropping photoelectric probe. By using an inclined conveyor belt and a double-woven structure, the electrostatic adsorption problem of thin materials is solved, thereby achieving accurate positioning and sorting of materials.

Benefits of technology

It effectively avoids sorting errors for thin materials, improves sorting efficiency, and ensures that materials are accurately delivered to the discharge port.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of overturning sorting machines for light and thin material, and the overturning motor and crank mechanism of the present sorting machine are installed at the bottom of main frame, locking mechanism and locking cylinder are installed at the both sides of main frame, limiting photoelectric probe and in-place photoelectric probe are respectively installed at the top surface of the both sides of main frame, blanking photoelectric probe is installed at the blanking port of main frame, the both sides of the support of conveying belt are installed at main frame by rotating shaft, and locking cylinder drives locking mechanism to release or lock the rotating shaft of one side of conveying belt, overturning motor drives the crankshaft of crank mechanism to drive conveying belt to be inclined to blanking port of main frame.The present sorting machine overcomes the defects of traditional light and thin material conveying sorting, and its structure is simple and compact, solves the problem of electrostatic adsorption of light and thin material, can easily sort light and thin material from assembly line into material frame, avoids sorting error, and improves sorting efficiency.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics equipment technology, and in particular to a flipping sorting machine for thin materials. Background Technology

[0002] The logistics industry faces numerous challenges in conveying and sorting lightweight materials, especially those packaged in film bags. The PVC conveyor belts are prone to electrostatic attraction during this process, and the lightweight nature of the materials can cause slippage between the film bags and the rollers when using a swing wheel system. This leads to overlapping and misalignment of lightweight materials, resulting in incomplete or incorrect delivery and sorting errors. Consequently, production lines experience frequent alarms, increased material sorting error rates, and decreased sorting efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model is to provide a flipping sorting machine for thin and light materials. This sorting machine overcomes the defects of traditional thin and light material conveying and sorting. Its structure is simple and compact, solves the problem of electrostatic adsorption of thin and light materials, and can easily sort thin and light materials from the assembly line into the material box, avoid sorting errors and improve sorting efficiency.

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a tilting sorting machine for thin materials, comprising a main frame and a conveyor belt, and further comprising a tilting motor, a crank mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking cylinder, a limit photoelectric sensor, a positioning photoelectric sensor, and a discharge photoelectric sensor. The tilting motor and crank mechanism are installed at the bottom of the main frame, the locking mechanism and locking cylinder are installed on both sides of the main frame, the limit photoelectric sensor and the positioning photoelectric sensor are respectively installed on the top surfaces of both sides of the main frame, the discharge photoelectric sensor is installed at the discharge port of the main frame, the two sides of the conveyor belt are mounted to the main frame via rotating shafts, and the locking cylinder drives the locking mechanism to release or lock the rotating shaft on one side of the conveyor belt, and the tilting motor drives the crankshaft of the crank mechanism to tilt the conveyor belt towards the discharge port of the main frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the crankshaft of the crank mechanism is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the conveyor belt support via a pin.

[0006] Furthermore, the conveyor belt is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees to the material drop opening of the main frame.

[0007] Furthermore, the conveyor belt is a double-woven conveyor belt with a woven texture on its surface.

[0008] Furthermore, the locking mechanism includes a base, a swing arm, and a curved arm. The base is disposed on the main frame, and a notch is provided on one side of the base to accommodate the rotating shafts on both sides of the conveyor belt bracket. The two free ends of the curved arm are respectively hinged to the middle part of the base and the bottom end of the other side. The swing arm is connected to one end of the curved arm and is located at the opening position of the notch. The piston rod of the locking cylinder is connected to the hinged end in the middle of the curved arm, and the stroke extension length of the piston rod of the locking cylinder is located at the dead point position of the curved arm.

[0009] Because this utility model of a tilting sorting machine for thin materials adopts the above-mentioned technical solution, namely, the tilting motor and crank mechanism of the sorting machine are installed at the bottom of the main frame, the locking mechanism and locking cylinder are installed on both sides of the main frame, the limit photoelectric probe and the positioning photoelectric probe are respectively installed on the top surface of both sides of the main frame, the material discharge photoelectric probe is installed at the material discharge port of the main frame, the two sides of the conveyor belt bracket are installed on the main frame through rotating shafts, and the locking cylinder drives the locking mechanism to release or lock the rotating shaft on one side of the conveyor belt, and the tilting motor drives the crankshaft of the crank mechanism to tilt the conveyor belt towards the material discharge port of the main frame. This sorting machine overcomes the defects of traditional thin material conveying and sorting. Its structure is simple and compact, solves the problem of electrostatic adsorption of thin materials, and can easily sort thin materials from the assembly line into the material box, avoiding sorting errors and improving sorting efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0010] The present invention will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0011] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip-top sorting machine for thin materials according to this utility model;

[0012] Figure 2 This is a side view of the tilting sorter;

[0013] Figure 3 A schematic diagram showing the installation of the rotating shafts on both sides of the conveyor belt support in this flip-top sorting machine.

[0014] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the locking mechanism and locking cylinder in this flip-top sorting machine;

[0015] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram showing the tilted state of the conveyor belt in this flip-top sorting machine. Detailed Implementation

[0016] Implementation, for example Figures 1 to 5As shown, the present invention relates to a flip-top sorting machine for lightweight materials, comprising a main frame 1 and a conveyor belt 2, and further comprising a flip motor 3, a crank mechanism 4, a locking mechanism 5, a locking cylinder 6, a limit photoelectric sensor 7, a positioning photoelectric sensor 8, and a discharge photoelectric sensor 9. The flip motor 3 and the crank mechanism 4 are installed at the bottom of the main frame 1, the locking mechanism 5 and the locking cylinder 6 are installed on both sides of the main frame 1, the limit photoelectric sensor 7 and the positioning photoelectric sensor 8 are respectively installed on the top surfaces of both sides of the main frame 1, and the discharge photoelectric sensor 9 is installed at the discharge port 11 of the main frame 1. The support 22 of the conveyor belt 2 is mounted on both sides of the main frame 1 via a rotating shaft 21, and the locking cylinder 6 drives the locking mechanism 5 to release or lock the rotating shaft 21 on one side of the conveyor belt 2. The flip motor 3 drives the crankshaft 41 of the crank mechanism 4 to tilt the conveyor belt 2 towards the discharge port 11 of the main frame 1.

[0017] Preferably, the crankshaft 41 of the crank mechanism 4 is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the support 22 of the conveyor belt 2 via a pin 42.

[0018] Preferably, the conveyor belt 2 is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees to the material discharge port 11 of the main frame 1.

[0019] Preferably, the conveyor belt 2 is a double-woven conveyor belt with a woven texture on its surface.

[0020] Preferred, such as Figure 4 As shown, the locking mechanism 5 includes a base 51, a swing arm 52, and a curved arm 53. The base 51 is located on the main frame 1. A notch 54 is provided on one side of the base 51 to accommodate the rotating shafts 21 on both sides of the conveyor belt 2 bracket. The two free ends of the curved arm 53 are respectively hinged to the middle part of the base 51 and the bottom end on the other side. The swing arm 52 is connected to one end of the curved arm 53 and is located at the opening position of the notch 54. The piston rod of the locking cylinder 6 is connected to the hinged end in the middle of the curved arm 53, and the extension length of the piston rod of the locking cylinder is located at the dead point position of the curved arm.

[0021] The piston rod of the locking cylinder 6 drives the hinge end in the middle of the crank arm 53, causing the crank arm 53 to retract or extend along the hinge end in the middle, thereby driving the swing arm 52 to open or close the recess 54 of the base 51. When opened, the shaft on the support side of the conveyor belt 2 can be released. When closed, the shaft on the support side of the conveyor belt 2 is locked in the recess 54 by the swing arm 52. The piston rod of the locking cylinder extends to the dead point position of the crank arm to prevent the conveyor belt from falling. When the locking cylinder retracts, the dead point structure can be opened.

[0022] The conveyor belt 2 bracket of this flip-top sorting machine is equipped with rotating shafts on both sides. The locking mechanism 5 and the locking cylinder 6 are located on both sides of the main frame 1. The locking mechanism 5 supports the rotating shafts on both sides of the conveyor belt 2 bracket, and under the action of the locking cylinder 6, the rotating shaft on one side of the conveyor belt 2 bracket can be released (depending on the drop port position set according to the thin material). At the same time, the flip motor 3 drives the crank mechanism 4 to rotate the conveyor belt 2 bracket with the rotating shaft on the other side as the fulcrum to the drop port, so that the thin material on the surface of the conveyor belt 2 can be flipped and fall to the drop port.

[0023] When this flip-top sorter is working, thin materials flow onto the conveyor belt of the sorter after the main assembly line reads the relevant information and identifies the discharge port. Once the photoelectric sensor detects the material's arrival, the locking cylinder on the dropping side opens the locking mechanism, releasing the shaft of the conveyor belt on that side. Simultaneously, the flip motor drives the crank mechanism to rotate in the opposite direction, tilting the conveyor belt 30 degrees towards the dropping side, causing the thin materials to flip and fall from the conveyor belt surface into the discharge port. After the photoelectric sensor detects the thin materials being discharged from the discharge port, the flip motor rotates forward, driving the crank mechanism to lift the conveyor belt upward and reset it. After the limit photoelectric sensor detects the conveyor belt resetting, the locking cylinder activates, pushing the locking mechanism to hold the shaft on the flip side of the conveyor belt, completing one sorting cycle for thin materials.

[0024] This tilting sorter has a simple and compact structure. It changes the original planar conveying and sorting to an inclined material drop, avoiding the adhesion of thin materials to the surface of the conveyor belt. At the same time, it adopts a double-woven conveyor belt. The woven texture of the surface has a larger gap between the packaging bags of thin materials, so there will be no electrostatic adsorption or vacuum adsorption during the conveying process. This solves the problem of poor material sliding caused by electrostatic adsorption and vacuum adsorption during the conveying and sorting process, which leads to material stacking and sorting misalignment, thus improving sorting efficiency.

Claims

1. A tilting sorting machine for thin materials, comprising a main frame of the sorting machine and a conveyor belt, characterized in that: It also includes a tilting motor, a crank mechanism, a locking mechanism, a locking cylinder, a limit photoelectric sensor, a positioning photoelectric sensor, and a material discharge photoelectric sensor. The tilting motor and crank mechanism are installed at the bottom of the main frame, the locking mechanism and locking cylinder are installed on both sides of the main frame, the limit photoelectric sensor and positioning photoelectric sensor are respectively installed on the top surfaces of both sides of the main frame, the material discharge photoelectric sensor is installed at the material discharge port of the main frame, the two sides of the conveyor belt bracket are installed on the main frame through rotating shafts, and the locking cylinder drives the locking mechanism to release or lock the rotating shaft on one side of the conveyor belt. The crankshaft of the tilting motor drives the crank mechanism to tilt the conveyor belt towards the material discharge port of the main frame.

2. The flip-top sorting machine for thin materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The crankshaft of the crank mechanism is connected to the center of the bottom surface of the support of the conveyor belt via a pin.

3. The flip-top sorting machine for thin materials according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The conveyor belt is inclined at an angle of 30 degrees to the material drop opening of the main frame.

4. The flip-top sorting machine for thin materials according to claim 3, characterized in that: The conveyor belt is a double-woven conveyor belt with a woven texture on its surface.

5. The flip-top sorting machine for thin materials according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking mechanism includes a base, a swing arm, and a curved arm. The base is located on the main frame. One side of the base has a recess for accommodating the rotating shafts on both sides of the conveyor belt bracket. The two free ends of the curved arm are respectively hinged to the middle of the base and the bottom of the other side. The swing arm is connected to one end of the curved arm and is located at the opening of the recess. The piston rod of the locking cylinder is connected to the hinged end in the middle of the curved arm, and the piston rod extension length of the locking cylinder is located at the dead point of the curved arm.