Vertical circulating tray sorter

Abstract

The utility model provides a vertical circulating tray sorting machine, including frame, circulating chain, drive arrangement and a plurality of rotatable sorting tray, be provided with a plurality of chain guide on the frame. The utility model discloses a spiral circulating chain structure is used, drives sorting tray spiral ascending circulation, reduces the length of whole structure while realizing material sorting, increases the quantity of sorting ejection port, compares with traditional sorting structure, greatly reduces the floor area, effectively reduces enterprise site cost, optimizes production layout, shortens material transport route, promotes overall production efficiency, creates the condition for enterprise in limited site extension production line, through identification device can according to preset standard fast and accurately judge the class, the specification etc. of material information, and the control system is accurate control ejector action according to the identification result, makes sorting tray accurate unloading above corresponding material box, realizes high -efficient accurate material sorting.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of selection technology, and in particular to the field of automated sorting. Background Technology

[0002] In numerous fields such as e-commerce, logistics sorting, industrial production, resource recycling, and material handling, the sorting of different materials is crucial. In today's era of online shopping, e-commerce platforms often handle thousands of customers simultaneously purchasing various goods. Pickers often struggle to quickly deliver all items and shipping labels to each customer's corresponding material box. This vertical circulating pallet sorting machine can dispatch goods ahead of time, reducing the labor intensity and working hours of pickers. Furthermore, in industrial production, such as food processing, there is a need for precise sorting of different types and specifications of raw materials. For example, in nut processing, different varieties and sizes of nuts must be separated to meet the standardized requirements of subsequent processing and packaging. The electronics manufacturing industry needs to sort various electronic components to ensure product quality and performance. The logistics industry needs to sort various express parcels to ensure accurate sorting.

[0003] Traditional sorting machines often require a large amount of floor space due to their structure and operating principles. They also have a limited number of sorting outlets, increasing the company's site costs. Furthermore, the large footprint complicates the production layout, making it difficult to plan the spacing between equipment rationally. This results in longer material transport routes, less smooth production processes, and reduced overall production efficiency. In addition, the large footprint of traditional sorting machines makes it difficult to add new equipment or reasonably expand the production line within the existing site, further limiting the company's development. Therefore, a vertical circulating pallet sorting machine is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a vertical circulating pallet sorting machine to solve or alleviate the technical problems existing in the prior art, or at least provide a beneficial alternative.

[0005] The technical solution of this utility model embodiment is implemented as follows: a vertical circulating pallet sorting machine, characterized in that it includes a frame, a circulating chain, a drive device, and a plurality of sorting pallets. The frame is provided with a plurality of chain guide devices, the circulating chain is located within the chain guide devices, the drive device is mounted on the frame, and the drive device is drively connected to the circulating chain. The sorting pallets are spaced apart on the circulating chain, and the sorting pallets perform a spiral circulating motion on the circulating chain. More preferably, the circulating chain is fixedly connected to a plurality of support plates, and the support plates are rotatably connected to the sorting pallets via a first rotating shaft.

[0006] More preferably, an ejector is rotatably connected to the support plate via a second rotating shaft, and the output end of the ejector is rotatably connected to a top seat via a third rotating shaft, the top seat being fixedly connected to the sorting tray.

[0007] More preferably, an identification platform is provided on one side of the frame, and an identification device is installed on the identification platform.

[0008] More preferably, the frame is provided with multiple guide wheel mounting shafts, and the chain guiding device is rotatably connected to the guide wheel mounting shafts.

[0009] More preferably, the front and rear of the frame are each provided with a plurality of material receiving boxes.

[0010] More preferably, the bottom of the frame is welded with multiple support bases, and the support bases are provided with multiple ground mounting holes.

[0011] More preferably, the frame is provided with a chain guide groove, and the circulating chain slides in the chain guide groove.

[0012] The present invention has the following advantages due to the adoption of the above technical solution:

[0013] 1. This utility model adopts a spiral circulating chain structure to drive the sorting tray to spiral upward and circulate. While realizing material sorting, it reduces the length of the entire device and increases the number of sorting spring outlets. Compared with traditional sorting devices, it greatly reduces the floor space, effectively reduces enterprise site costs, optimizes production layout, shortens material transportation routes, and improves overall production efficiency, creating conditions for enterprises to expand production lines in limited space.

[0014] 2. This utility model can quickly and accurately determine the category, specifications and other information of materials according to preset standards through the identification device. The control system accurately controls the ejector action based on the identification results, so that the sorting tray can accurately unload the material above the corresponding material box, thereby achieving efficient and accurate material sorting and meeting the strict requirements of different industries for the accuracy of material sorting.

[0015] The above overview is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be limiting in any way. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features of the present invention will become readily apparent from the accompanying drawings and the following detailed description. Attached Figure Description

[0016] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a rear-view structural diagram of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the circulating chain and chain guiding device of this utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the ejector and top seat of this utility model.

[0022] Reference numerals: 11. Frame; 12. Circulating chain; 13. Drive unit; 14. Sorting tray; 15. Chain guide device; 20. Support plate; 21. First rotating shaft; 23. Second rotating shaft; 24. Ejector; 26. Third rotating shaft; 27. Top seat; 28. Identification platform; 29. ​​Identification device; 30. Guide wheel mounting shaft; 31. Material receiving box; 34. Support base; 35. Ground mounting hole; 36. Chain guide groove. Detailed Implementation

[0023] In the following description, only certain exemplary embodiments are briefly described. As those skilled in the art will recognize, the described embodiments can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit or scope of this invention. Therefore, the drawings and description are considered exemplary in nature and not restrictive.

[0024] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0025] like Figures 1-5As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a vertical circulating pallet sorting machine, including a frame 11, a circulating chain 12, a drive device 13, and several sorting pallets 14. Several chain guide devices 15 are provided on the frame 11, and the circulating chain 12 is located within the chain guide devices 15. The drive device 13 is mounted on the frame 11 and is drive-connected to the circulating chain 12. The sorting pallets 14 are spaced apart on the circulating chain 12, and the sorting pallets 14 perform a spiral circulating motion on the circulating chain 12. The circulating chain 12 is a universal chain, which facilitates reciprocating motion in both vertical and horizontal directions. For example, the chain guide device 15 can be a guide wheel, at least one of which can be drive-connected to the drive end of the drive device 13, acting as a transmission wheel to rotate the circulating chain 12. Alternatively, at least one transmission wheel can be provided to transmit the power of the drive device 13 to the circulating chain 12. For example, the chain guide device 15 is a guide rail with chain grooves and at least one drive wheel through which the drive device 13 passes. The drive motor 13 can be a servo motor or other commonly used drive devices.

[0026] In the vertical circulating pallet sorting machine, the circulating chain 12 has a zigzag structure on the frame 11. Specifically, the spiral circulating motion of the sorting pallet 14, i.e., the reciprocating circulating motion, refers to the periodic "back and forth" motion of the circulating chain 12 driving the sorting pallet 14 along a specific path. This motion mode is achieved through the layout of several chain guide devices 15 on the frame 11 and the coordinated control of the drive device 13. Several chain guide devices 15 are provided on the frame 11, including drive wheels (connected to the drive device 13 to provide power) and steering wheels (changing the direction of chain movement). The layout of the chain guide devices 15 determines the reciprocating path of the circulating chain 12. The drive device 13 drives the circulating chain 12 from the starting point (e.g., The sorting pallet moves from the bottom to the end point (such as the top), rising (or moving horizontally) with the chain. When it passes the identification station 28, the material is scanned and identified (such as by barcode scanning or visual inspection). After the circulating chain 12 reaches the end point, it changes direction by turning wheel and moves in the opposite direction (such as returning from the top to the bottom). The sorting pallet 14 passes through the sorting area on the return trip. When it moves above the corresponding receiving material box 31, the pallet rotates or tilts to sort the material into the designated receiving material box 31. Through the continuous operation of the drive device 13, the circulating chain 12 goes back and forth between the starting point and the end point, forming a "forward → reversal → forward" cycle, so that the sorting pallet passes through the identification station 28 and the sorting area multiple times, realizing continuous identification and sorting of materials.

[0027] The specific working principle is as follows: Several rotatable sorting trays 14 are distributed at intervals on the circulating chain 12. When the spiral circulating chain 12 rotates in a cycle with the cooperation of several chain guide devices 15, it will drive the support plate 20 and the rotatable sorting trays 14 to move synchronously, so that the material moves in a cycle within the equipment with the rotatable sorting trays 14, realizing a continuous material conveying and sorting process. Through continuous cyclic rotation, the rotatable sorting trays 14 can pass through the identification table 28 multiple times for material identification, and complete the material sorting when they move above the corresponding material box 31. This cycle mode can efficiently process a large amount of material, improve sorting efficiency, and at the same time reduce the length of the device and reduce the floor space, solving the problem of large floor space of traditional sorting devices.

[0028] In one embodiment, specifically: the circulating chain 12 is fixedly connected to a plurality of support plates 20, and the support plates 20 are rotatably connected to the rotatable sorting tray 14 via a first rotating shaft 21;

[0029] The first rotating shaft 21 serves as the pivot point for the rotational connection between the rotatable sorting tray 14 and the support plate 20, allowing the rotatable sorting tray 14 to rotate around it, thereby pouring the material in the rotatable sorting tray 14 into the receiving material box 31. Specifically, when the rotatable sorting tray 14 moves above the corresponding receiving material box 31 along with the circulating chain 12, the rotatable sorting tray 14 rotates around the first rotating shaft 21 under the action of components such as the ejector 24. The rotatable sorting tray 14 tilts, and the material slides from the rotatable sorting tray 14 into the corresponding receiving material box 31 below, completing the material sorting process.

[0030] In one embodiment, specifically: a popper 24 is rotatably connected to the support plate 20 via a second rotating shaft 23, and the output end of the popper 24 is rotatably connected to a top seat 27 via a third rotating shaft 26. The top seat 27 is fixedly connected to the rotatable sorting tray 14.

[0031] The second rotating shaft 23 is used to rotatably connect the ejector 24 to the support plate 20, serving as the rotation fulcrum of the ejector 24. When the ejector 24 (such as a cylinder, electric push rod, etc.) is started, its main body can rotate around the second rotating shaft 23 to adjust its own angle to adapt to the unloading requirements of different positions. This design makes the movement of the ejector 24 more flexible, avoids movement interference caused by fixed connection, and ensures the stability of power transmission. Through the rotation of the second rotating shaft 23, the ejector 24 can convert its own linear movement (such as extension and retraction) into the adjustment of the pushing direction of the top seat 27, thereby more accurately driving the rotatable sorting tray 14 to tilt.

[0032] The third rotating shaft 26 is used to connect the output end of the ejector 24 and the top seat 27, serving as a rotational connection point between the two. When the output end of the ejector 24 (such as a push rod) extends or retracts, the top seat 27 can rotate around the third rotating shaft 26, converting the linear thrust of the ejector 24 into the rotational torque of the top seat 27. This design makes the movement of the top seat 27 smoother, avoids stress concentration that may be caused by rigid connection, and ensures the efficiency of force transmission. Since the top seat 27 is fixedly connected to the rotatable sorting tray 14, the rotation of the third rotating shaft 26 will directly drive the rotatable sorting tray 14 to tilt around the first rotating shaft 21. Through the linkage of the third rotating shaft 26, the small movement of the ejector 24 can realize the precise flipping of the rotatable sorting tray 14, allowing the material to slide smoothly into the corresponding material box 31 and complete the unloading.

[0033] In one embodiment, specifically: an identification platform 28 is provided on one side of the frame 11, and an identification device 29 is installed on the identification platform 28. The identification device 29 installed on the identification platform 28 facilitates the identification of information of the materials to be sorted.

[0034] In one embodiment, specifically: a plurality of guide wheel mounting shafts 30 are provided on the frame 11, and the chain guide device 15 is rotatably connected to the guide wheel mounting shafts 30. By rotating the chain guide device 15 on the guide wheel mounting shafts 30, the chain guide device 15 is limited, thereby increasing the stability of the rotation of the chain guide device 15.

[0035] In one embodiment, specifically: multiple material receiving boxes 31 are provided at the front and rear of the frame 11, which facilitate the collection of sorted materials.

[0036] In one embodiment, specifically: multiple support bases 34 are welded to the bottom of the frame 11, and multiple ground mounting holes 35 are provided on the support bases 34. The ground mounting holes 35 on the support bases 34 facilitate fixing to the ground with anchor bolts, thereby ensuring that the equipment will not shift during operation and increasing the stability of the entire device.

[0037] In one embodiment, specifically: a chain guide groove 36 is provided on the frame 11, and the circulating chain 12 slides in the chain guide groove 36. By sliding the circulating chain 12 in the chain guide groove 36, the circulating chain 12 is supported and guided, thereby increasing the stability of the movement of the circulating chain 12.

[0038] In operation: Power is connected to start the drive device 13. The output of the drive device 13 drives the chain guide device 15 to rotate, and the circulating chain 12 begins to rotate under the action of the chain guide device 15. When the rotatable sorting tray 14 moves to the identification table 28 along with the circulating chain 12, the operator uses the identification device 29 on the identification table 28 to identify the material and places the identified material to be sorted onto the rotatable sorting tray 14. The identification device 29 determines the category, specifications, and other information of the material according to preset identification standards and transmits the signal to the control system. The rotatable sorting tray 14 moves with the movement of the circulating chain 12, thereby moving the material. According to the identification result of the identification device 29, when the rotatable sorting tray 14 moves above the corresponding receiving material box 31, the control system will control the ejector 24 to start. The ejector 24 rotates through the second rotating shaft 23, and its output end drives the top seat 27 to move. The top seat 27 rotates through the third rotating shaft 26, thereby lifting one end of the rotatable sorting tray 14, causing the rotatable sorting tray 14 to rotate around the first rotating shaft 21. The material slides from the rotatable sorting tray 14 into the corresponding receiving material box 31 below, completing the material sorting. The circulating chain 12 drives multiple rotatable sorting trays 14 to spiral upward and circulate, while sorting the material, thereby reducing the length of the entire device and reducing the floor space occupied.

[0039] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of this utility model, but the protection scope of this utility model is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of various variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed in this utility model, and these should all be included within the protection scope of this utility model. Therefore, the protection scope of this utility model should be determined by the protection scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A vertical circulating pallet sorting machine, characterized in that: The system includes a frame (11), a circulating chain (12), a drive device (13), and several sorting trays (14). Several chain guide devices (15) are provided on the frame (11). The circulating chain (12) is located inside the chain guide devices (15). The drive device (13) is located on the frame (11) and is connected to the circulating chain (12) for transmission. The sorting trays (14) are distributed at intervals on the circulating chain (12), and the sorting trays (14) make a spiral circulating motion on the circulating chain (12).

2. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The circulating chain (12) is fixedly connected to multiple support plates (20), and the support plates (20) are rotatably connected to the sorting tray (14) through a first rotating shaft (21).

3. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The support plate (20) is rotatably connected to the ejector (24) via the second rotating shaft (23). The output end of the ejector (24) is rotatably connected to the top seat (27) via the third rotating shaft (26). The top seat (27) is fixedly connected to the sorting tray (14).

4. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: An identification platform (28) is provided on one side of the frame (11), and an identification device (29) is installed on the identification platform (28).

5. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (11) is provided with a plurality of guide wheel mounting shafts (30), and the chain guide device (15) is rotatably connected to the guide wheel mounting shafts (30).

6. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (11) is equipped with multiple material receiving boxes (31) at both the front and rear.

7. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (11) is welded with multiple support bases (34), and multiple ground mounting holes (35) are provided on the support bases (34).

8. The vertical circulating pallet sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame (11) is provided with a chain guide groove (36), and the circulating chain (12) slides in the chain guide groove (36).

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