A new sorting machine

Abstract

The utility model discloses a novel sorting machine, including annular conveying spare, set up a plurality of guide in the edge of corner on annular conveying spare, a plurality of guide is with the center of annular conveying spare's circle as the center and presents annular array distribution, the guide includes guide plate, stand and buffer assembly, the stand rotation is installed at the edge of annular conveying spare, the guide plate is set up in the top of annular conveying spare, and the guide plate is connected with the stand, the buffer assembly is set up in the bottom of annular conveying spare, and the buffer assembly is connected with the stand. The utility model discloses a guide is set up, effectively prevents the goods from the eccentricity effect and to the annular conveying spare edge deviation when operating to the corner, ensures the conveying safety of goods, when to the goods annular conveying spare edge deviation, the guide plate can rectify its, guides the goods back to the predetermined path, thereby guarantees the goods in the subsequent station can be positioned correctly, realizes stable, reliable automatic identification and detection.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sorting machine technology, and specifically relates to a novel sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] The use of robotic arms to replace manual sorting in warehousing and logistics is now very common. Robotic arms are highly efficient in sorting. However, during sorting operations, packages need to be placed in the accurate location. Otherwise, the robotic arm may not be able to identify the package and will be unable to pick it up. Moreover, due to the limited radius of the robotic arm's coverage area, packages need to be placed in the corresponding position within the robotic arm's sorting range in advance. This results in a limited number of items that the robotic arm can reach for sorting, which greatly limits sorting efficiency. In addition, since robotic arms and sorting ports are generally fixed, the number of sorting paths for robotic arms is also limited, restricting their use.

[0003] A search revealed that Chinese Patent Application No. 201711006456.9 discloses a ring-shaped sorting device and its application method. This device primarily addresses the technical problems of low sorting efficiency caused by the fixed configuration of the robotic arm and sorting port in existing technologies, coupled with the small radius of the robotic arm's coverage area. The device's structure includes a first conveyor ring and a second conveyor ring, arranged vertically. The first conveyor ring is used to place goods to be sorted, and a turnover container is placed on the second conveyor ring. Multiple sorting robotic arms are arranged between the first and second conveyor rings. This invention sets up a conveyor line in two layers, and then uses a robotic arm in conjunction with the two layers of conveyor loops. This allows the sorting robotic arm to overcome the limitations of its own coverage area, makes the sorting path dynamic, and increases the number of sorting paths and sorted objects, thereby maximizing the efficiency of the sorting robotic arm. As the above-mentioned first and second conveyor loops are used to transport the goods to be sorted, when the goods pass through the corner of the first and second conveyor loops, the centrifugal force will cause the goods to deviate towards the edge of the first and second conveyor loops, making it impossible for the detection probe to scan and detect them. At the same time, it is also easy for the goods to fall.

[0004] A search revealed that application number 202422564172.3 discloses an automatic wheel hub sorting and packaging production line, which uses an open-type feed roller conveyor to transport the wheel hubs. However, this application does not solve the problem that the goods deviate to the edge at the corner due to centrifugal force. To solve the above problem, this application designs a new type of sorting machine. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a new type of sorting machine. This device effectively prevents goods from shifting to the edge of the circular conveyor due to centrifugal force when they reach a corner, thus ensuring the safety of the goods being transported. When the goods shift to the edge of the circular conveyor, the guide plate can correct their deviation and guide the goods back to the predetermined path, thereby ensuring that the goods can be correctly positioned at subsequent workstations and achieving stable and reliable automatic identification and detection.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] A novel sorting machine includes an annular conveyor, with several guide members arranged at the edges of the corners of the annular conveyor, and the guide members are arranged in a circular array with the center of the annular conveyor as the center.

[0008] The guide component includes a guide plate, a column, and a buffer assembly. The column is rotatably mounted on the edge of the annular conveyor. The guide plate is positioned above the annular conveyor and is connected to the column. The buffer assembly is positioned at the bottom of the annular conveyor and is connected to the column.

[0009] Preferably, a fixed groove is formed on the guide plate, and a guide roller is installed in the fixed groove. The guide roller can reduce the friction between the goods and the guide plate and ensure the normal transportation of the goods.

[0010] Preferably, a plurality of guide rollers are provided, which are evenly distributed in the fixed groove, and the upper and lower ends of the guide rollers are rotatably connected to the upper and lower side walls of the fixed groove, respectively. The evenly distributed guide rollers convert the sliding friction between the goods and the guide plate into rolling friction, which greatly reduces the conveying resistance and ensures the smoothness of the goods conveying.

[0011] Preferably, the buffer assembly includes a bracket, a spring, a gear, and a rack. The bracket is fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular conveyor, the gear is fixedly installed on the column, the rack is slidably installed on the bracket and meshes with the gear, and the spring is installed on the bracket and cooperates with the rack. When the goods to be sorted collide with the guide plate, the cooperation of the spring, gear, and rack can achieve the purpose of buffering, preventing the goods from frequently hitting the guide plate and causing damage to the guide plate, greatly ensuring the safety of the guide plate and improving the service life of the guide plate.

[0012] Preferably, the bracket includes a guide rod and fixed rods fixedly installed at both ends of the guide rod. The fixed rods are fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular conveyor. The rack is slidably installed on the guide rod, and a spring is sleeved on the guide rod. The bracket is designed to support the rack, and the guide rod is designed to guide the rack, ensuring that the rack and gear are always in meshing.

[0013] Preferably, the rack is further provided with side ears at both ends of its center line, and mounting holes are provided on the side ears. The guide rod is slidably disposed in the mounting holes, and the spring is located between the side ears and the fixed rod. The side ears facilitate the installation of the rack on the guide rod and ensure that the rack can slide along the guide rod, so that the rack and gear are always in a meshing state.

[0014] Preferably, a guide groove is formed on the guide rod, and a guide block is installed on the inner wall of the mounting hole. The guide block and the guide groove are slidably engaged. The guide groove can guide the guide block. The engagement of the guide block and the guide groove can restrict the rack from rotating around the guide rod, prevent the rack from rotating during movement, and ensure that the rack is always engaged with the gear.

[0015] Preferably, an adjustment mechanism is also provided on the fixed rod. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting base, a threaded rod, a handle, and a limiting block. The mounting base is fixedly installed on the fixed rod located away from the spring. The threaded rod is threadedly installed on the mounting base. The limiting block is fixedly installed on one side of the rack, and a limiting groove is opened on the limiting block. One end of the threaded rod is set in the limiting groove, and the diameter of the limiting groove is larger than the diameter of the threaded rod. The handle is fixedly installed on the end of the threaded rod. The adjustment mechanism can adjust the tilt angle of the guide plate, ensuring that the guide can guide goods of different sizes, thus improving the application scenarios of the device. Turning the handle drives the threaded rod to rotate, which in turn pushes the limiting block to move the rack. The rack rotates, which in turn drives the gear to rotate, which in turn drives the column to rotate, which in turn drives the guide plate to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the angle of the guide plate.

[0016] Preferably, a fixing plate is also fixedly installed on one end of the rack, and a through hole is opened in the middle of the fixing plate. One end of the threaded rod passes through the through hole and extends into the limiting groove. The through hole can serve as a guide to ensure that the threaded rod can always cooperate with the limiting groove on the limiting block, thereby improving the adjustment efficiency of the threaded rod.

[0017] Preferably, the handle is coated with a wear-resistant layer. The wear-resistant layer can prevent wear and tear on the handle due to frequent use, greatly ensuring the safety of the handle and improving its service life.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0019] 1) By setting up guide components, this device effectively prevents goods from shifting towards the edge of the circular conveyor due to centrifugal force when running to a corner, ensuring the safety of goods transportation. When goods shift towards the edge of the circular conveyor, the guide plate can correct their deviation and guide the goods back to the predetermined path, thereby ensuring that the goods can be correctly positioned in subsequent workstations and achieving stable and reliable automatic identification and detection.

[0020] 2) This device has a fixed groove on the guide plate, and a guide roller is installed in the fixed groove. The guide roller can reduce the friction between the goods and the guide plate and ensure the normal transportation of the goods.

[0021] 3) The device has several evenly distributed guide rollers that convert the sliding friction between the goods and the guide plate into rolling friction, which greatly reduces the conveying resistance and ensures the smooth conveying of goods.

[0022] 4) When the goods to be sorted collide with the guide plate, the device can buffer the impact through the cooperation of springs, gears and racks, preventing the goods from frequently hitting the guide plate and causing damage to the guide plate, thus greatly ensuring the safety of the guide plate and improving its service life.

[0023] 5) The bracket of this device is used to support the rack, and the guide rod is used to guide the rack, ensuring that the rack and gear are always in meshing.

[0024] 6) The side lugs of this device facilitate the mounting of the rack on the guide rod and ensure that the rack can slide along the guide rod, so that the rack and gear are always in a meshing state.

[0025] 7) The guide groove of this device can guide the guide block. The guide block and the guide groove cooperate to restrict the rack from rotating around the guide rod, prevent the rack from rotating during the movement, and ensure that the rack always cooperates with the gear.

[0026] 8) The adjustment mechanism of this device can adjust the tilt angle of the guide plate, ensuring that the guide can guide goods of different sizes, thus improving the application scenarios of the device. Turning the handle drives the threaded rod to rotate, which in turn pushes the limit block to move the rack, which in turn drives the gear to rotate, which in turn drives the column to rotate, which in turn drives the guide plate to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the angle of the guide plate.

[0027] 9) The through hole in this device serves as a guide, ensuring that the threaded rod always engages with the limiting groove on the limiting block, thus improving the adjustment efficiency of the threaded rod.

[0028] 10) The handle of this device is coated with a wear-resistant layer. The wear-resistant layer can prevent wear and tear on the handle due to frequent use, greatly ensuring the safety of the handle and improving its service life. Attached Figure Description

[0029] Appendix Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model.

[0030] Appendix Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the guide component in this utility model.

[0031] Appendix Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the buffer component in this utility model.

[0032] Appendix Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the support structure in this utility model.

[0033] Appendix Figure 5 This is a utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0034] Appendix Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of the guide roller in this utility model.

[0035] Appendix Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the adjustment mechanism in this utility model.

[0036] In the picture:

[0037] 1. Circular conveyor;

[0038] 2. Guide components; 201. Guide plate; 202. Column; 203. Buffer assembly;

[0039] 204. Gear; 205. Rack; 206. Bracket; 207. Spring; 208. Side lug;

[0040] 209. Fixing rod; 2010. Guide rod; 2011. Guide groove;

[0041] 2012, Mounting hole; 2013, Guide block;

[0042] 2014, Fixed groove; 2015, Guide roller;

[0043] 3. Adjustment mechanism; 301. Handle; 302. Threaded rod; 303. Mounting base; 304. Limiting block; 305. Limiting groove; 306. Fixing plate; 307. Through hole. Detailed Implementation

[0044] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0045] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal", "lateral", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0046] like Figure 1 As shown, a novel sorting machine includes a ring conveyor 1, with several guides 2 arranged at the edges of the corners of the ring conveyor 1. The guides 2 are arranged in a ring array with the center of the ring conveyor 1 as the center. The arrayed ring conveyor 1 can guide and straighten the misaligned goods, ensuring that the goods can be scanned and detected normally in the later stage.

[0047] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, the guide component 2 includes a guide plate 201, a column 202, and a buffer assembly 203. The column 202 is rotatably mounted on the edge of the annular conveyor 1. The guide plate 201 is disposed above the annular conveyor 1 and is connected to the column 202. The buffer assembly 203 is disposed at the bottom of the annular conveyor 1 and is connected to the column 202.

[0048] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, a fixing groove 2014 is opened on the guide plate 201, and a guide roller 2015 is provided in the fixing groove 2014. The setting of the guide roller 2015 can reduce the friction between the goods and the guide plate 201, and ensure the normal transportation of the goods.

[0049] In this embodiment, as Figure 6 As shown, a plurality of guide rollers 2015 are provided, and the plurality of guide rollers 2015 are evenly distributed in the fixed groove 2014. The upper and lower ends of the guide rollers 2015 are rotatably connected to the upper and lower side walls of the fixed groove 2014, respectively. The plurality of evenly distributed guide rollers 2015 convert the sliding friction between the goods and the guide plate 201 into rolling friction, which greatly reduces the conveying resistance and ensures the smoothness of the goods conveying.

[0050] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, the buffer assembly 203 includes a bracket 206, a spring 207, a gear 204, and a rack 205. The bracket 206 is fixedly installed on the bottom of the annular conveyor 1. The gear 204 is fixedly installed on the column 202. The rack 205 is slidably installed on the bracket 206 and meshes with the gear 204. The spring 207 is installed on the bracket 206 and cooperates with the rack 205.

[0051] When goods that need to be sorted collide with the guide plate 201, the spring 207, gear 204 and rack 205 work together to cushion the impact, preventing the goods from frequently hitting the guide plate 201 and causing damage to the guide plate 201. This greatly ensures the safety of the guide plate 201 and improves its service life.

[0052] In this embodiment, as Figure 4 As shown, the bracket 206 includes a guide rod 2010 and fixed rods 209 fixedly installed at both ends of the guide rod 2010. The fixed rods 209 are fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular conveyor 1. The rack 205 is slidably installed on the guide rod 2010. The spring 207 is sleeved on the guide rod 2010. The bracket 206 is set to support the rack 205. The guide rod 2010 can guide the rack 205 to ensure that the rack 205 can always be in mesh with the gear 204.

[0053] In this embodiment, as Figure 3 As shown, side ears 208 are fixedly installed at both ends of the center line of the rack 205. Mounting holes 2012 are opened on the side ears 208. The guide rod 2010 is slidably disposed in the mounting holes 2012. The spring 207 is located between the side ears 208 and the fixed rod 209. The side ears 208 facilitate the installation of the rack 205 on the guide rod 2010 and ensure that the rack 205 can slide along the guide rod 2010, so that the rack 205 and the gear 204 are always in a meshing state.

[0054] In this embodiment, as Figure 5 As shown, a guide groove 2011 is provided on the guide rod 2010, and a guide block 2013 is installed on the inner wall of the mounting hole 2012. The guide block 2013 slides with the guide groove 2011, and the guide groove 2011 is provided to guide the guide block 2013.

[0055] The guide block 2013 and the guide groove 2011 cooperate to restrict the rack 205 from rotating around the guide rod 2010, prevent the rack 205 from rotating during movement, and ensure that the rack 205 always cooperates with the gear 204.

[0056] In this embodiment, as Figure 2 As shown, an adjustment mechanism 3 is also provided on the fixed rod 209. The adjustment mechanism 3 can adjust the angle of the guide plate 201 to ensure that the guide plate 201 can guide the goods normally.

[0057] like Figure 7 As shown, the adjustment mechanism 3 includes a mounting base 303, a threaded rod 302, a handle 301, and a limiting block 304. The mounting base 303 is fixedly mounted on a fixed rod 209 located away from the spring 207. The threaded rod 302 is threaded onto the mounting base 303. The limiting block 304 is fixedly mounted on one side of the rack 205. A limiting groove 305 is formed on the limiting block 304. One end of the threaded rod 302 is disposed in the limiting groove 305, and the diameter of the limiting groove 305 is larger than the diameter of the threaded rod 302. The handle 301 is fixedly mounted on the end of the threaded rod 302. The adjustment mechanism 3 can adjust the tilt angle of the guide plate 201, ensuring that the guide member 2 can guide goods of different sizes, thus improving the application scenarios of the device.

[0058] Rotating the handle 301 causes the threaded rod 302 to rotate. The rotation of the threaded rod 302 pushes the limit block 304 to move the rack 205. The rotation of the rack 205 causes the gear 204 to rotate. The rotation of the gear 204 causes the column 202 to rotate. The rotation of the column 202 causes the guide plate 201 to rotate, thereby achieving the purpose of adjusting the angle of the guide plate 201.

[0059] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, a fixing plate 306 is also fixedly installed on one side end of the rack 205. A through hole 307 is opened in the middle of the fixing plate 306. One end of the threaded rod 302 passes through the through hole 307 and extends into the limiting groove 305. The through hole 307 can serve as a guide to ensure that the threaded rod 302 can always cooperate with the limiting groove 305 on the limiting block 304, thereby improving the adjustment efficiency of the threaded rod 302.

[0060] In this embodiment, as Figure 7 As shown, the handle 301 is coated with a wear-resistant layer. The wear-resistant layer can prevent wear and tear on the handle 301 caused by frequent use, greatly ensuring the safety of the handle 301 and improving the service life of the handle 301.

[0061] The above content is merely an example and illustration of the structure of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can make various modifications or additions to the specific embodiments described or use similar methods to replace them, as long as they do not deviate from the scope defined by the structure of this utility model, they should all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A novel sorting machine, comprising a ring conveyor, characterized in that, Several guide members are provided at the corner edges of the annular conveyor, and the guide members are arranged in a circular array with the center of the annular conveyor as the center. The guide component includes a guide plate, a column, and a buffer assembly. The column is rotatably mounted on the edge of the annular conveyor. The guide plate is positioned above the annular conveyor and is connected to the column. The buffer assembly is positioned at the bottom of the annular conveyor and is connected to the column.

2. The novel sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing groove is opened on the guide plate, and a guide roller is installed in the fixing groove.

3. A novel sorting machine according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide rollers are provided in a plurality of manner, which are evenly distributed in the fixed groove, and the upper and lower ends of the guide rollers are rotatably connected to the upper and lower side walls of the fixed groove, respectively.

4. A novel sorting machine according to claim 1, characterized in that, The buffer assembly includes a bracket, a spring, a gear, and a rack. The bracket is fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular conveyor, the gear is fixedly installed on the column, the rack is slidably installed on the bracket and meshes with the gear, and the spring is installed on the bracket and cooperates with the rack.

5. A novel sorting machine according to claim 4, characterized in that, The bracket includes a guide rod and fixed rods fixedly installed at both ends of the guide rod. The fixed rods are fixedly installed at the bottom of the annular conveyor. The rack is slidably installed on the guide rod, and the spring is sleeved on the guide rod.

6. A novel sorting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rack is also fixedly mounted with side ears at both ends of its center line. The side ears have mounting holes. The guide rod is slidably disposed in the mounting holes. The spring is located between the side ears and the fixed rod.

7. A novel sorting machine according to claim 6, characterized in that, A guide groove is provided on the guide rod, and a guide block is installed on the inner wall of the mounting hole. The guide block slides in conjunction with the guide groove.

8. A novel sorting machine according to claim 5, characterized in that, An adjustment mechanism is also provided on the fixed rod. The adjustment mechanism includes a mounting base, a threaded rod, a handle, and a limiting block. The mounting base is fixedly installed on the fixed rod located away from the spring. The threaded rod is threadedly installed on the mounting base. The limiting block is fixedly installed on one side of the rack. A limiting groove is opened on the limiting block. One end of the threaded rod is set in the limiting groove, and the diameter of the limiting groove is larger than the diameter of the threaded rod. The handle is fixedly installed on the end of the threaded rod.

9. A novel sorting machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, A fixing plate is also fixedly installed on one end of the rack. A through hole is opened in the middle of the fixing plate, and one end of the threaded rod extends into the limiting groove through the through hole.

10. A novel sorting machine according to claim 8, characterized in that, The handle is coated with a wear-resistant layer.

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