Intelligent sorting and transporting device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an intelligent sorting transport device belongs to intelligent sorting technical field, including conveyer, and the initial point top of conveyer is fixedly connected with scanning table no.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model specifically relates to an intelligent sorting and transportation device, belonging to the field of intelligent sorting technology. Background Technology

[0002] In modern logistics, warehousing and express delivery industries, cargo sorting is a key link to ensure the efficient operation of the entire supply chain. Its core task is to quickly and accurately divert large quantities of goods of different destinations, types or specifications to the corresponding areas according to preset classification standards. With the booming development of e-commerce, cargo throughput has increased dramatically, and traditional sorting methods that rely on manual labor can no longer meet the requirements of high efficiency and low error.

[0003] To meet the aforementioned needs for cargo sorting, various sorting and transportation devices have emerged. These devices integrate technologies such as mechanical transmission, automatic control, and information identification to replace or assist manual labor in the transportation and sorting of goods. They can achieve continuous transmission, automatic identification, and accurate diversion of goods, greatly improving the efficiency of sorting operations and reducing the intensity of manual labor.

[0004] In common intelligent sorting processes, goods are typically placed manually on a conveyor belt, and then quickly scanned using cameras or QR code / barcode scanners. This information is then used to determine subsequent sorting operations. However, due to the arbitrariness of manual operation in the initial placement stage, it is difficult to ensure that the identification code of each item is facing upwards. If the identification code is not in the correct orientation, the subsequent camera or scanner cannot accurately read the goods information, leading to sorting failure. This not only reduces sorting efficiency but may also cause missorting or omissions, increasing additional manual intervention costs. Therefore, this application provides an intelligent sorting and transportation device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by providing an intelligent sorting and transportation device that can promptly adjust goods that fail to be identified, ensuring that their identification codes can be correctly recognized.

[0006] To further achieve the above objectives, the following technical solution is adopted:

[0007] An intelligent sorting and transport device includes a transport machine. A scanning table one is fixedly connected to the top of the initial point of the transport machine, and a scanning table two is fixedly connected to the top of the transport machine. Two robotic arms are symmetrically installed on the top surface of the transport machine, with the two robotic arms located between the scanning table one and the scanning table two. A flipping mechanism is installed at one end of each robotic arm. Multiple sorting ports are opened on one side of the transport machine, and sorting mechanisms are installed in each of the multiple sorting ports. Scanning mechanisms are installed inside both the scanning table one and the scanning table two.

[0008] Preferably, the flipping mechanism includes a connecting block fixedly connected to one end of the robotic arm, a support plate rotatably connected to one end of the connecting block, an identification probe fixedly connected to the top surface of the support plate, clamping plates symmetrically slidably connected to one side of the support plate, a motor fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block away from the support plate, the output end of the motor fixedly connected to one side of the support plate, a driving component provided inside the support plate, and auxiliary components provided inside both clamping plates.

[0009] Preferably, the driving component includes a bidirectional lead screw rotatably connected inside the support plate, a second motor is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate, the output end of the second motor is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional lead screw, and one end of each of the two clamping plates is threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw.

[0010] Preferably, a guide rod is fixedly connected inside the support plate, one end of each of the two clamping plates is slidably connected to the guide rod, and protective pads are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two clamping plates.

[0011] Preferably, the auxiliary component includes multiple vacuum suction cups fixedly connected to the clamping plate and the protective pad, one end of each vacuum suction cup is fixedly connected to a connecting tube, a vacuum pump is symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the support plate, and a corrugated pipe is fixedly connected to the output end of each of the two vacuum pumps, with the end of the corrugated pipe away from the vacuum pump being fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube.

[0012] Preferably, the scanning mechanism includes side plates symmetrically and fixedly connected to both sides of the scanning table one. A QR code scanner, a barcode scanner, and a high-definition camera are fixedly connected to the top surface, both sides, and the inner walls of the two side plates of the scanning table one. Similarly, a QR code scanner, a barcode scanner, and a high-definition camera are fixedly connected to the top surface of the scanning table two.

[0013] Preferably, the sorting mechanism includes rotating shafts rotatably connected to multiple sorting ports, baffles fixedly connected to the outer walls of the multiple rotating shafts, gear 1 fixedly connected to the top of the multiple rotating shafts, multiple support platforms fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor, motor 3 fixedly connected to the top surface of the multiple support platforms, gear 2 rotatably connected inside the support platforms, the output end of motor 3 fixedly connected to gear 2, and gear 2 meshing with gear 1.

[0014] Preferably, each of the baffles has a groove on one side, and multiple auxiliary rollers are uniformly rotatably connected in the groove.

[0015] Beneficial effects:

[0016] 1. This application includes a flipping mechanism. When the identification of a certain cargo information fails, two clamping plates can be moved to the side of the cargo. Then, the two clamping plates are controlled to move closer to each other and clamp the cargo against the outer wall. Then, motor one can be started to drive the support plate to flip, so that the identification code on the bottom of the cargo is flipped to the top. The cargo can then be placed back on the conveyor and motor two is reversed to drive the two clamping plates to move away from each other, releasing the clamping of the cargo. This allows the identification code on the surface of the cargo to face upwards normally. At this time, the cargo after flipping will be re-scanned from inside the scanning station two, thereby improving sorting efficiency and effectively avoiding missorting or omission of cargo.

[0017] 2. This application includes auxiliary components. Due to the varying sizes of goods, when the identification code position of some smaller goods deviates, a vacuum pump can be activated to generate a vacuum negative pressure. The suction force generated by the negative pressure is transmitted to multiple vacuum suction cups. At this time, the vacuum suction cups will continuously generate suction to adsorb the small-volume goods, making them tightly adhere to one of the clamping plates. Then, the flipping motor can flip the goods, effectively solving the problem that it is inconvenient to flip and display the identification code of small-volume goods. This ensures the stable gripping and flipping of small-volume goods, greatly improves the success rate of goods information recognition, and thus improves the accuracy of sorting. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flipping mechanism in this utility model;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the flipping mechanism in this utility model;

[0022] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the scanning mechanism in this utility model;

[0023] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Transport aircraft; 2. Scanning table one; 3. Robotic arm; 4. Scanning table two; 5. Baffle; 6. Connecting block; 7. Support plate; 8. Identification probe; 9. Clamping plate; 10. Motor one; 11. Bidirectional lead screw; 12. Motor two; 13. Guide rod; 14. Protective pad; 15. Vacuum suction cup; 16. Vacuum pump; 17. Corrugated pipe; 18. Side plate; 19. QR code scanner; 20. Barcode scanner; 21. High-definition camera; 22. Connecting pipe; 23. Rotating shaft; 24. Gear one; 25. Support table; 26. Motor three; 27. Gear two; 28. Auxiliary roller. Detailed Implementation

[0025] 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.

[0026] Please see Figure 1-6 As shown, an intelligent sorting and transportation device includes a conveyor 1. A scanning table 1 2 is fixedly connected to the top of the initial point of the conveyor 1, and a scanning table 2 4 is fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor 1. Two robotic arms 3 are symmetrically installed on the top surface of the conveyor 1, with the two robotic arms 3 located between the scanning table 1 2 and the scanning table 2 4. A flipping mechanism is installed at one end of the robotic arm 3. Multiple sorting ports are opened on one side of the conveyor 1, and sorting mechanisms are installed in each of the multiple sorting ports. Scanning mechanisms are installed inside both the scanning table 1 2 and the scanning table 2 4.

[0027] The scanning mechanism includes side plates 18 symmetrically fixedly connected to both sides of the scanning table 2. The top surface and sides of the scanning table 2, as well as the inner walls of the two side plates 18, are fixedly connected to a QR code scanner 19, a barcode scanner 20, and a high-definition camera 21. The top surface of the scanning table 4 is also fixedly connected to a QR code scanner 19, a barcode scanner 20, and a high-definition camera 21.

[0028] During use, goods can be placed intermittently on the conveyor 1. The goods then move forward gradually under the guidance of the conveyor 1 and pass through the inside of the scanning station 2. At this time, the QR code scanner 19, barcode scanner 20 and high-definition camera 21 on the top and sides of the inside of the scanning station 2 and the inner wall of the side panel 18 can quickly scan the front, back, left, right and top of the object to identify the identification code pasted on the surface of the object. When the identification is successful, the system will quickly confirm the sorting port to which the goods should arrive. At this time, the sorting mechanism inside the corresponding sorting port will directly extend to intercept the goods and guide the goods to be sorted from the corresponding sorting port, thereby realizing intelligent sorting and transportation, reducing manual intervention and improving work efficiency.

[0029] When some goods fail to be identified by their identification codes after passing through the scanning station 2, the information is immediately transmitted to the external controller, which then reduces the transport speed of the conveyor 1. At this time, the robotic arm 3 is activated to move the flipping mechanism to the side of the goods. The flipping mechanism then quickly flips the goods so that their identification codes are facing upwards, and they are placed back on the conveyor 1. The transport speed of the conveyor 1 can then be restored to normal. The goods that have been flipped will then pass through the scanning station 4 again and be re-scanned by the QR code scanner 19, barcode scanner 20, and high-definition camera 21 inside the scanning station 4. This improves sorting efficiency and effectively avoids missorting or omission of goods.

[0030] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The flipping mechanism includes a connecting block 6 fixedly connected to one end of the robotic arm 3. A support plate 7 is rotatably connected to one end of the connecting block 6. An identification probe 8 is fixedly connected to the top surface of the support plate 7. Clamping plates 9 are symmetrically slidably connected to one side of the support plate 7. A motor 10 is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block 6 away from the support plate 7. The output end of the motor 10 is fixedly connected to one side of the support plate 7. A driving component is provided inside the support plate 7. Auxiliary components are provided inside the two clamping plates 9. The driving component includes a bidirectional lead screw 11 rotatably connected inside the support plate 7. A motor 2 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the support plate 7. The output end of the motor 2 12 is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional lead screw 11. One end of each of the two clamping plates 9 is threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 11. A guide rod 13 is fixedly connected inside the support plate 7. One end of each of the two clamping plates 9 is slidably connected to the guide rod 13. Protective pads 14 are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two clamping plates 9.

[0031] In use, the robotic arm 3 is first activated to move the support plate 7 to the side of the cargo. Then, the identification probe 8 accurately identifies the position of the cargo, ensuring that the cargo is within the two clamping plates 9. At this point, the motor 12 is activated to rotate the bidirectional lead screw 11. Since both clamping plates 9 are threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 11, the rotation of the bidirectional lead screw 11 and the guidance of the guide rod 13 will cause the two clamping plates 9 to move closer together until the two protective pads 14 are in contact with the outer wall of the cargo. The two protective pads 14 can also buffer the clamping force to prevent damage to the cargo. After the cargo is clamped, the robotic arm 3 is activated to lift the cargo. At this point, the motor 10 is activated to rotate the support plate 7, causing the identification code on its bottom to face upwards. Then, the cargo can be placed back on the conveyor 1, and the motor 12 is reversed to move the two clamping plates 9 away from each other, releasing the clamping force and allowing the identification code on the cargo surface to face upwards.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The auxiliary components include multiple vacuum suction cups 15 fixedly connected to the clamping plate 9 and the protective pad 14. One end of each vacuum suction cup 15 is fixedly connected to a connecting tube 22. Vacuum pumps 16 are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the support plate 7. Corrugated tubes 17 are fixedly connected to the output ends of the two vacuum pumps 16. The end of the corrugated tube 17 away from the vacuum pump 16 is fixedly connected to one end of the connecting tube 22.

[0033] During use, due to the varying sizes of goods, when the identification code position of some smaller goods is off, it is impossible to directly clamp them using only two clamping plates 9. In this case, the smaller goods can be placed between the two clamping plates 9, and then the vacuum pump 16 can be started to generate a vacuum negative pressure. Guided by the bellows 17 and connecting pipe 22, the suction force generated by the negative pressure is transmitted to multiple vacuum suction cups 15. The vacuum suction cups 15 will continuously generate suction to adsorb the small-volume goods, making them fit tightly against one of the clamping plates 9, thus facilitating subsequent clamping. Then, the flipping motor 10 can flip the goods. After the flipping is complete, the two clamping plates 9 can be released, and the vacuum pump 16 and vacuum suction cups 15 can stop working, eliminating the negative pressure. The goods can then be returned to the conveyor 1 for identification again. This effectively solves the problem of small-volume goods being inconvenient to flip and display the identification code, ensuring stable gripping and flipping of small-volume goods, greatly improving the success rate of goods information identification, and thus improving the accuracy of sorting.

[0034] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 6 The sorting mechanism includes rotating shafts 23 rotatably connected to multiple sorting ports. Each rotating shaft 23 has a baffle 5 fixedly connected to its outer wall. Each rotating shaft 23 has a gear 24 fixedly connected to its top. Each conveyor 1 has multiple support platforms 25 fixedly connected to its top. Each support platform 25 has a motor 26 fixedly connected to its top surface. Each support platform 25 has a gear 27 rotatably connected inside its inner wall. The output end of the motor 26 is fixedly connected to the gear 27. The gear 27 meshes with the gear 24. Each baffle 5 has a groove on one side. Multiple auxiliary rollers 28 are rotatably connected evenly in the groove.

[0035] In use, motor 26 can be started to drive gear 27 to rotate. Since gear 27 meshes with gear 1 24, the rotation of gear 27 will drive gear 1 24 to rotate as well. In this way, gear 1 24 will drive shaft 23 and baffle 5 to rotate, so that baffle 5 moves from the sorting port to above the conveyor 1. At this time, the extended baffle 5 can intercept the goods, and the auxiliary roller 28 will guide the goods to the corresponding sorting port. Then, motor 26 can be flipped to drive baffle 5 back into the sorting port, thereby effectively improving sorting efficiency and realizing fast and intelligent sorting.

[0036] As a technical optimization of this utility model: goods can be intermittently placed on the conveyor 1, and then the goods gradually move forward under the guidance of the conveyor 1 and pass through the inside of the scanning table 2. At this time, the QR code scanner 19, barcode scanner 20 and high-definition camera 21 on the top surface, sides and inner wall of the side plate 18 of the scanning table 2 can quickly scan the front, back, left, right and top of the object to identify the identification code affixed to the surface of the object. When the identification is successful, the system will quickly confirm the sorting port to which the goods should arrive. At this time, the motor 26 is started to drive the gear 27 to rotate. At this time, since gear 27 meshes with gear 1 24, the rotation of gear 27 will drive gear 1 24 to rotate as well. In this way, gear 1 24 will drive the rotating shaft 23 and the baffle 5 to rotate, so that the baffle 5 moves from the sorting port to above the conveyor 1. At this time, the extended baffle 5 can intercept the goods, and the auxiliary roller 28 will guide the goods to the corresponding sorting port. Then, the flip motor 3 26 can drive the baffle 5 back into the sorting port, thereby effectively improving sorting efficiency, realizing fast and intelligent sorting and transportation, reducing manual intervention, and improving work efficiency.

[0037] When some goods fail to be identified by the identification code inside the scanning station 2, the information is immediately transmitted to the external controller, which then reduces the transport speed of the conveyor 1. At this time, the robotic arm 3 is activated to move the support plate 7 to the side of the goods. Then, the identification probe 8 accurately identifies the position of the goods, ensuring that the goods are within the two clamping plates 9. At this point, the motor 12 is activated to drive the bidirectional lead screw 11 to rotate. Since both clamping plates 9 are threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw 11, as the bidirectional lead screw 11 rotates and is guided by the guide rod 13, the two clamping plates 9 will move closer to each other until the two protective pads 14 are in contact with the outer wall of the goods. At the same time, the two protective pads 14 also buffer the clamping force to prevent damage to the goods. Damage may occur. However, once the goods are clamped, the robotic arm 3 can be activated to lift the goods. At this time, the motor 10 can be activated to rotate the support plate 7, causing the identification code on its bottom to flip to the top. Then, the goods can be placed back on the conveyor 1 and the reverse motor 2 12 can be activated to move the two clamping plates 9 away from each other, releasing the clamping of the goods. This allows the identification code on the surface of the goods to face upwards normally. Then, the conveyor 1 can resume normal transport speed. At this time, the goods that have been rotated will pass through the inside of the scanning table 2 4 again and be re-scanned by the QR code scanner 19, barcode scanner 20 and high-definition camera 21 inside the scanning table 2 4, thereby improving sorting efficiency and effectively avoiding missorting or omission of goods.

[0038] Secondly, due to the varying sizes of goods, when the identification code position of some smaller goods is off, they cannot be directly clamped by just two clamping plates 9. In this case, the smaller goods can be placed between the two clamping plates 9, and then the vacuum pump 16 can be started to generate a vacuum negative pressure. Guided by the bellows 17 and the connecting pipe 22, the suction force generated by the negative pressure will be transmitted to multiple vacuum suction cups 15. The vacuum suction cups 15 will continuously generate suction to adsorb the small-volume goods, making them fit tightly against one of the clamping plates 9, thus facilitating subsequent clamping. Then, the flipping motor 10 can flip the goods. After the flipping is completed, the two clamping plates 9 can be released, and the vacuum pump 16 and vacuum suction cups 15 can stop working, eliminating the negative pressure. Then, the goods can be returned to the conveyor 1 for identification again. This effectively solves the problem of small-volume goods being inconvenient to flip and display the identification code, ensuring stable gripping and flipping of small-volume goods, greatly improving the success rate of goods information identification, and thus improving the accuracy of sorting.

[0039] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0040] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. An intelligent sorting and transportation device, comprising a conveyor (1), characterized in that: The top of the initial point of the transport machine (1) is fixedly connected to a scanning table one (2), and the top of the transport machine (1) is fixedly connected to a scanning table two (4). The top surface of the transport machine (1) is symmetrically equipped with robotic arms (3). The two robotic arms (3) are located between the scanning table one (2) and the scanning table two (4). A flipping mechanism is installed at one end of the robotic arm (3). Multiple sorting ports are opened on one side of the transport machine (1). Sorting mechanisms are installed in each of the multiple sorting ports. Scanning mechanisms are installed inside the scanning table one (2) and the scanning table two (4).

2. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The flipping mechanism includes a connecting block (6) fixedly connected to one end of the robotic arm (3), a support plate (7) rotatably connected to one end of the connecting block (6), an identification probe (8) fixedly connected to the top surface of the support plate (7), a clamping plate (9) symmetrically slidably connected to one side of the support plate (7), a motor (10) fixedly connected to the end of the connecting block (6) away from the support plate (7), the output end of the motor (10) fixedly connected to one side of the support plate (7), a driving component is provided inside the support plate (7), and auxiliary components are provided inside both clamping plates (9).

3. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The driving component includes a bidirectional lead screw (11) rotatably connected inside the support plate (7). One end of the support plate (7) is fixedly connected to a motor (12). The output end of the motor (12) is fixedly connected to one end of the bidirectional lead screw (11). One end of each of the two clamping plates (9) is threadedly connected to the bidirectional lead screw (11).

4. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The support plate (7) is fixedly connected to a guide rod (13), and one end of each of the two clamping plates (9) is slidably connected to the guide rod (13). Protective pads (14) are fixedly connected to the opposite surfaces of the two clamping plates (9).

5. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The auxiliary components include multiple vacuum suction cups (15) fixedly connected to the clamping plate (9) and the protective pad (14). One end of each vacuum suction cup (15) is fixedly connected to a connecting tube (22). Vacuum pumps (16) are symmetrically fixedly connected to the top of the support plate (7). Corrugated pipes (17) are fixedly connected to the output ends of both vacuum pumps (16). The end of the corrugated pipe (17) away from the vacuum pump (16) is fixedly connected to the end of the connecting tube (22).

6. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The scanning mechanism includes side plates (18) symmetrically fixedly connected to both sides of the scanning table one (2). The top surface and sides of the scanning table one (2) and the inner walls of the two side plates (18) are fixedly connected to a QR code scanner (19), a barcode scanner (20) and a high-definition camera (21). The top surface of the scanning table two (4) is also fixedly connected to a QR code scanner (19), a barcode scanner (20) and a high-definition camera (21).

7. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The sorting mechanism includes a rotating shaft (23) rotatably connected to multiple sorting ports. Each of the multiple rotating shafts (23) has a baffle (5) fixedly connected to its outer wall. A gear (24) is fixedly connected to the top of the multiple rotating shafts (23). Multiple support platforms (25) are fixedly connected to the top of the conveyor (1). A motor (26) is fixedly connected to the top surface of the multiple support platforms (25). A gear (27) is rotatably connected inside the support platform (25). The output end of the motor (26) is fixedly connected to the gear (27). The gear (27) meshes with the gear (24).

8. The intelligent sorting and transport device as described in claim 7, characterized in that: Each of the baffles (5) has a groove on one side, and multiple auxiliary rollers (28) are uniformly rotatably connected in the groove.

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