Thickness sorting apparatus automatic zoning and sorting device
By introducing a base, robotic arm, guide rail, and snap-fit components into the thickness sorting equipment, seamless movement of the sorting bins is achieved, solving the problem of existing equipment requiring shutdown for object replacement and improving the efficiency of automatic sorting.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- QINGDAO CHENGHE ELECTRONIC TECH CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-16
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-21
AI Technical Summary
Existing thickness sorting equipment requires stopping operation for material feeding and replacement when sorting and placing objects, resulting in low efficiency of automatic sorting.
An automatic partitioning and sorting device is adopted, which includes a base, robotic arm, guide rail, drive component, moving component and snap-fit component. The sorting box is moved on the guide rail by a drive motor and lead screw, so as to achieve seamless automatic sorting and placement.
It improves the efficiency of automatic sorting and placement, realizes a seamless automatic sorting process, and enhances the working efficiency of the equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of zoning and classification technology, specifically to an automatic zoning and classification device for thickness selection equipment. Background Technology
[0002] Thickness sorting equipment is an automated device used to detect and classify the thickness of objects. This equipment is commonly used in manufacturing, especially in metal processing, plastics processing, and food processing, to ensure consistent product quality. Its automatic zoning and sorting device can classify objects of different thicknesses and place them in different areas.
[0003] A search of Chinese patent CN219237087U reveals a logistics transportation sorting device, comprising a fixed side plate, sorting partitions, and connecting plates. A transport vehicle body is welded to the lower end of the fixed side plate, and connecting plates are inserted into the side of the fixed side plate. The sorting partitions are located on the upper surface of the storage plate, and connecting plates are welded to the left and right sides of the storage plate. This invention solves the problem in the prior art where items are placed on the surface of horizontal partitions, and the limited number of partitions makes it inconvenient to sort a large number of items from different addresses, resulting in poor sorting performance of the transportation equipment.
[0004] Based on the above search and existing technology, it was found that the above patent has certain defects. After a batch of objects are classified and placed, the control device needs to be stopped to unload and replace the partitioned loads before the objects are classified and placed again, which reduces the efficiency of automatic classification. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an automatic zoning and classification device for thickness selection equipment.
[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution of this utility model is as follows:
[0007] An embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness sorting equipment, including a base, a robotic arm mounted on the base, a pad fixedly mounted on the base, and a support mechanism mounted on the pad;
[0008] The support mechanism includes two guide rails symmetrically fixedly mounted on the pad. One guide rail is provided with a drive component, and both guide rails are provided with a movable component adapted to the drive component. A sorting box is provided on the movable component, and another sorting box is placed on the pad. The two sorting boxes are provided with snap-fit components adapted to the movable component.
[0009] Furthermore, the drive assembly includes a drive motor mounted on one of the guide rails, and a lead screw is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor.
[0010] Furthermore, the active component includes two sliders that are slidably mounted on the two guide rails respectively, each slider having a support frame fixedly mounted on it, and a connecting frame fixedly mounted between the two support frames.
[0011] Furthermore, a threaded plate that is threadedly connected to the lead screw is fixedly installed on one of the support frames.
[0012] Furthermore, the active component also includes a fixing block fixedly mounted on the slider, and the fixing block has two symmetrically formed slots.
[0013] Furthermore, the snap-fit assembly includes two side shells symmetrically fixedly installed on the sorting box, and two circular shells symmetrically fixedly installed on each side shell. The inner walls of the two circular shells are connected to springs, and the ends of the springs are connected to snap-fit blocks that are adapted to the snap-fit slots.
[0014] Furthermore, each of the sorting boxes is fixedly equipped with multiple label stickers.
[0015] The above-described solution of this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. In this utility model, a sorting box is moved between two guide rails by controlling a handling device. A snap-fit component is used to fix the sorting box. The drive motor is controlled to move the sorting box to a pad for automatic sorting. During the placement process, the drive motor is reversed, causing the movable component to rise. Since the sorting box is loaded with items, the movable component is detached from the sorting box. The handling device is then used to fix another sorting box to the movable component. After the sorting box is filled with items, the handling device moves the sorting box off the pad. The drive motor is then used to move the other sorting box onto the pad, thus achieving seamless connection in the automatic sorting process and improving the efficiency of automatic sorting. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness sorting equipment of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the classification box of the automatic partitioning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment of this utility model.
[0019] Figure 3 This is an exploded three-dimensional structural diagram of the guide rail of the automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness sorting equipment of this utility model.
[0020] Figure 4This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the slider of the automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness sorting equipment of this utility model.
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the exploded side shell structure of the automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness selection equipment of this utility model.
[0022] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures:
[0023] 1. Base; 2. Robotic arm; 3. Pad; 4. Guide rail; 5. Drive motor; 6. Lead screw; 7. Slider; 8. Fixing block; 9. Support frame; 10. Threaded plate; 11. Connecting frame; 12. Slot; 13. Sorting box; 14. Label; 15. Side shell; 16. Round shell; 17. Spring; 18. Locking block. Detailed Implementation
[0024] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention will now be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. While exemplary embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings, it should be understood that the present invention may be implemented in various forms and should not be limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this invention will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art.
[0025] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, the embodiment of this utility model provides an automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness sorting equipment, including a base 1, a robotic arm 2 on the base 1, a pad 3 fixedly installed on the base 1, another sorting box 13 placed on the pad 3, and multiple label stickers 14 fixedly installed on each sorting box 13.
[0026] In this embodiment of the utility model, the staff moves the sorting box 13 onto the pad 3 by controlling the handling device, distinguishes the space in the sorting box 13 according to the marking sticker 14 on the sorting box 13, and controls the robotic arm 2 to sort and place the objects into the inner side of the sorting box 13 according to the thickness of the objects, thereby performing automatic sorting work.
[0027] Figures 1 to 5As shown, a support mechanism is provided on the pad 3. The support mechanism includes two guide rails 4 symmetrically fixedly installed on the pad 3. A drive assembly is provided on one guide rail 4. The drive assembly includes a drive motor 5 fixedly installed on one of the guide rails 4. A lead screw 6 is fixedly installed on the output end of the drive motor 5. A movable component adapted to the drive assembly is provided on both guide rails 4. The movable component includes two sliders 7 respectively slidably installed on the two guide rails 4. A support frame 9 is fixedly installed on each slider 7. A connecting frame 11 is fixedly installed between the two support frames 9. A threaded plate 10, which is threadedly connected to the lead screw 6, is fixedly installed on the support frame 9. The movable component also includes a fixing block 8 fixedly installed on the slider 7. Two slots 12 are symmetrically opened on the fixing block 8. A sorting box 13 is provided on the movable component. The two sorting boxes 13 are provided with snap-fit components that are compatible with the movable component. The snap-fit components include two side shells 15 symmetrically fixedly installed on the sorting box 13. Two round shells 16 are symmetrically fixedly installed on each side shell 15. Springs 17 are connected to the inner walls of the two round shells 16. The ends of the springs 17 are connected to the snap blocks 18 that are compatible with the slots 12.
[0028] In this embodiment of the utility model, the operator moves a sorting box 13 between two guide rails 4 by controlling the handling equipment. By moving the sorting box 13, the side shell 15 is moved outside the fixing block 8. The spring 17 can support the locking block 18 with its own elasticity. The locking block 18 is engaged with the locking groove 12 to fix the sorting box 13. The drive motor 5 is controlled to run, so that the output end of the drive motor 5 rotates and drives the lead screw 6 to rotate. The lead screw 6 drives the threaded plate 10 to move by the thread action. The threaded plate 10 drives the slider 7 to move along the inner side of the guide shell through the support frame 9. The slider 7 passes through the fixing block 8, the locking block 18, and the spring. Spring 17, round shell 16, and side shell 15 move a sorting box 13 onto the pad 3 for automatic sorting. During the placement process, the drive motor 5 is reversed, causing the movable component to rise. Since one sorting box 13 is loaded with items, the movable component is detached from the sorting box 13. The other sorting box 13 is fixed onto the movable component by the control of the conveying equipment. After one sorting box 13 is filled with items, it is moved out of the pad 3 by the conveying equipment. The other sorting box 13 is moved onto the pad 3 by the control of the drive motor 5. This seamless connection is achieved during the automatic sorting and placement process, thereby improving the efficiency of automatic sorting and placement.
[0029] Working principle: The operator moves a sorting box 13 between two guide rails 4 using a handling device. A snap-fit assembly secures the sorting box 13, and the drive motor 5 moves it onto the pad 3. The space within the sorting box 13 is then categorized according to the markings 14 on the box. The robotic arm 2 sorts the items according to their thickness and places them inside the sorting box 13 for automatic sorting. During this process, the drive motor 5 reverses, causing the movable component to rise. As one sorting box 13 is filled, the movable component detaches from it. The handling device then secures another sorting box 13 to the movable component. After one sorting box 13 is filled, the handling device removes it from the pad 3, and the drive motor 5 moves the other sorting box 13 onto the pad 3, seamlessly connecting the automatic sorting and placement processes.
[0030] The above description is the preferred embodiment of this utility model. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, several improvements and modifications can be made without departing from the principle of this utility model, and these improvements and modifications should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. An automatic partitioning and sorting device for thickness sorting equipment, comprising a base (1), wherein a robotic arm (2) is mounted on the base (1), characterized in that: A pad (3) is fixedly installed on the base (1), and a support mechanism is provided on the pad (3); The support mechanism includes two guide rails (4) symmetrically fixedly installed on the pad (3). One guide rail (4) is provided with a drive component, and both guide rails (4) are provided with a movable component adapted to the drive component. A sorting box (13) is provided on the movable component, and another sorting box (13) is placed on the pad (3). The two sorting boxes (13) are provided with a snap-fit component adapted to the movable component.
2. The automatic zoning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The drive assembly includes a drive motor (5) mounted on one of the guide rails (4), and a lead screw (6) is fixedly mounted on the output end of the drive motor (5).
3. The automatic zoning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that: The active component includes two sliders (7) that are slidably mounted on the two guide rails (4), each slider (7) having a support frame (9) fixedly mounted on it, and a connecting frame (11) fixedly mounted between the two support frames (9).
4. The automatic zoning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: One of the support frames (9) is fixedly mounted with a threaded plate (10) that is threadedly connected to the lead screw (6).
5. The automatic zoning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment according to claim 3, characterized in that: The active component also includes a fixing block (8) fixedly installed on the slider (7), and two slots (12) are symmetrically opened on the fixing block (8).
6. The automatic zoning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment according to claim 5, characterized in that: The snap-fit assembly includes two side shells (15) symmetrically fixedly installed on the sorting box (13). Each side shell (15) has two round shells (16) symmetrically fixedly installed on it. The inner walls of the two round shells (16) are connected to springs (17). The ends of the springs (17) are connected to snap-fit blocks (18) that are compatible with the snap-fit slots (12).
7. The automatic zoning and classification device for thickness sorting equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Each of the sorting boxes (13) is fixedly equipped with multiple label stickers.