An automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials

Abstract

This utility model provides an automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials, belonging to the field of printed book production. It includes a frame, with a sorting mechanism for classifying and collecting printed books on one side of the frame, and a retrieval component for easily removing stacked printed books on one side of the sorting mechanism. This utility model, through its sorting mechanism, achieves the effect of classifying and stacking various types of printed books. A fixed barcode reader scans the barcodes of printed books on the conveyor belt, a first camera captures the transport position of the books on the conveyor belt in real time, and a first controller controls the opening and closing of three first electric push rods and the start and stop of the conveyor belt. When the first electric push rods push the books onto the rotating plate, a servo motor adjusts the orientation of the books for subsequent stacking. Reactivating the first electric push rods pushes the books onto the inclined plate, and finally they slide into the stacking frame, achieving automated sorting and stacking.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of printed book production, and more specifically, to an automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the printing industry, the production efficiency and quality requirements of printed products are increasing. Printed materials (such as books, magazines, and packaging boxes) typically need to be sorted and stacked according to category, size, or order requirements during production, logistics, and warehousing. Traditional methods of sorting and stacking printed materials still have the following drawbacks: Currently, most printed books are sorted and stacked manually using handheld barcode scanners or through a combination of manual and mechanical methods. This lack of automation prevents book sorting, angle adjustment, and stacking, leading to sorting errors and uneven stacking, significantly reducing work efficiency. Therefore, an automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to address the current problem that when sorting and stacking printed books, most of the time it is done by manually using handheld barcode scanners to classify the books or by a combination of manual and mechanical methods. This method cannot automatically classify and adjust the angle of the books for stacking, which easily leads to classification errors or uneven stacking of books, greatly reducing work efficiency.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: The present invention is as follows: an automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials, including a frame, a sorting mechanism for classifying and collecting printed books is provided on one side of the frame, and a picking component for taking out stacked printed books is provided on one side of the sorting mechanism. The sorting mechanism includes a conveyor belt disposed on the inner wall of the frame, a fixed plate fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the frame, three first electric push rods disposed on the side of the fixed plate facing the conveyor belt, and push plates disposed at the output ends of the three first electric push rods, an extension plate fixedly connected to one side of the fixed plate, a barcode reader disposed at the bottom of the extension plate, a first controller bolted to one side of the frame, a support plate fixedly connected to the side of the frame away from the fixed plate, three servo motors bolted to the bottom of the support plate, a rotating plate coaxially disposed at the output ends of the three servo motors, a first camera disposed at the top of the fixed plate, and a stacking assembly disposed on one side of the frame.

[0005] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the stacking assembly includes an inclined plate fixedly connected to the side of the support plate away from the frame. A fixed frame is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inclined plate. Multiple partition blocks are fixedly connected to one side of the inclined plate. Three second electric push rods are provided on the inner bottom wall of the fixed frame. A stacking frame is provided on the top of each of the three second electric push rods. A third electric push rod is provided on one side of each of the three stacking frames. A stabilizing plate is provided at the output end of each of the third electric push rods. An extension frame is fixedly connected to the side of each of the three stacking frames near the inclined plate. A second controller is provided on the top of each of the three extension frames. A second camera is provided at the bottom of each of the three extension frames.

[0006] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the retrieval component includes a retrieval frame that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the stacking frame, a pull handle is fixedly connected to the top of the retrieval frame, and the two sides of the retrieval frame that are close to and away from the inclined plate are respectively attached to the inner wall of the fixed frame and the stabilizing plate.

[0007] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, the inclined plate has an installation groove inside, and multiple rollers are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove. The multiple rollers are evenly distributed along the inclination direction of the inclined plate.

[0008] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, three sliding grooves are provided on the inner wall of the fixed frame near the stacking frame, and sliders are slidably connected to the inner walls of the three sliding grooves. The three sliders are respectively fixedly connected to the side of the three stacking frames near the sliding grooves.

[0009] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, two first elastic levers are fixedly connected to the top of the frame, and the bottom of the two first elastic levers are in contact with the top of the conveyor belt.

[0010] As a preferred technical solution of this utility model, each of the plurality of the partition blocks is fixedly connected to a second elastic lever on the side near the frame, and both the first elastic lever and the second elastic lever are made of plastic.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: 1. Through the set sorting mechanism, the effect of classifying and stacking various printed books is realized; a fixed barcode reader can scan the barcodes of printed books on the conveyor belt, the first camera captures the transport position of the books on the conveyor belt in real time, and the first controller controls the opening and closing of three first electric push rods and the start and stop of the conveyor belt respectively; when the first electric push rod pushes the book onto the rotating plate, the servo motor can adjust the orientation of the book to facilitate subsequent stacking. Restarting the first electric push rod can push the book onto the inclined plate and finally slide it into the stacking frame, realizing automated sorting and stacking.

[0012] 2. The designed retrieval component facilitates the removal of stacked printed books by operators. Before starting work, the retrieval frame can be placed inside the stacking frame. When the books slide down the ramp, they will directly enter the retrieval frame. Subsequently, operators only need to pull the handle to pull out the retrieval frame to quickly remove the stacked printed books, greatly improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials provided by this utility model; Figure 2 Front view of the automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials provided by this utility model; Figure 3 The automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials provided by this utility model Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure at point AA; Figure 4 The automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials provided by this utility model Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 5 A cross-sectional schematic diagram of the sorting mechanism in the automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials provided by this utility model.

[0014] The diagram shows: 1. Frame; 2. Sorting mechanism; 3. Picking and holding component; 201. Conveyor belt; 202. Fixing plate; 203. First electric push rod; 204. Push plate; 205. Extension plate; 206. Barcode reader; 207. First controller; 208. Support plate; 209. Servo motor; 210. Rotating plate; 211. First camera; 212. Stacking component; 21201. Inclined plate; 21202. Fixing component. Frame; 21203, Divider block; 21204, Second electric push rod; 21205, Stacking frame; 21206, Third electric push rod; 21207, Stabilizing plate; 21208, Extension frame; 21209, Second controller; 21210, Second camera; 301, Pick-up frame; 302, Pull handle; 4, Mounting slot; 5, Roller; 6, Slide groove; 7, Slider; 8, First elastic lever; 9, Second elastic lever. Detailed Implementation

[0015] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, 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, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model.

[0016] Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of this utility model is not intended to limit the scope of the claimed utility model, but merely to illustrate some embodiments of the utility model. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of this utility model without inventive effort are within the scope of protection of this utility model.

[0017] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features and technical solutions in the present invention can be combined with each other.

[0018] It should be noted that similar labels and letters in the following figures indicate similar items. Therefore, once an item is defined in one figure, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent figures.

[0019] like Figure 1 As shown, this embodiment proposes an automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials, including a frame 1. A sorting mechanism 2 for classifying and collecting printed books is provided on one side of the frame 1, and a picking component 3 for taking out stacked printed books is provided on one side of the sorting mechanism 2. like Figure 3 and Figure 5As shown, the sorting mechanism 2 includes a conveyor belt 201 disposed on the inner wall of the frame 1. A fixing plate 202 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the frame 1. Three first electric push rods 203 are disposed on the side of the fixing plate 202 facing the conveyor belt 201. Each of the three first electric push rods 203 has a push plate 204 at its output end. An extension plate 205 is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate 202. A barcode reader 206 is disposed at the bottom of the extension plate 205, facing the conveyor belt 201. A first controller 207 is bolted to one side of the frame 1. The barcode reader 206 scans the barcodes of the books on the conveyor belt 201 and transmits the signal to the controller. Then, the three first electric push rods 203 and the push plates 204 push and sort different types of books. A support plate 208 is fixedly connected to the side away from the fixed plate 202. Three servo motors 209 are bolted to the bottom of the support plate 208. The output ends of the three servo motors 209 are all coaxially equipped with a rotating plate 210. The top of the rotating plate 210 is flush with the top of the support plate 208. A first camera 211 is set on the top of the fixed plate 202. The orientation of the book can be captured by the first camera 211, and the orientation of the book can be adjusted by the three servo motors 209 and the rotating plate 210. The first camera 211 faces the conveyor belt 201. The conveyor belt 201, the first electric push rod 203, the barcode reader 206, the servo motors 209 and the first camera 211 are all electrically connected to the first controller 207. A stacking assembly 212 is set on one side of the frame 1. In use, the conveyor belt 201, the first electric actuator 203, the barcode reader 206, the first controller 207, the servo motor 209, and the first camera 211 are all connected to an external power source. The conveyor belt 201 is started, and the printed book with the barcode side facing up is placed on the conveyor belt 201. The barcode reader 206 scans the barcode on the book and transmits the signal to the first controller 207. The first camera 211 captures the movement of the book on the conveyor belt 201 and transmits the resulting signal to the first controller 207. The first controller 207 analyzes the information in the book and... The system moves to a new position, promptly stops the conveyor belt 201, and activates the first electric push rod 203 to push books of the same type onto the rotating plate 210 in the support plate 208 via the push plate 204. At this time, the camera captures the orientation of the books. If the orientation of the books is disordered, a signal is transmitted to the first controller 207. The first controller 207 activates the servo motor 209 to make the rotating plate 210 rotate the books, adjusting their positions for subsequent stacking. After the books are adjusted, the first controller 207 activates the first electric push rod 203 again to push the books onto the stacking assembly 212 for stacking.

[0020] like Figure 3 and Figure 4As shown, the stacking assembly 212 includes an inclined plate 21201 fixedly connected to the side of the support plate 208 away from the frame 1. A fixing frame 21202 is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inclined plate 21201. A plurality of partition blocks 21203 are fixedly connected to one side of the inclined plate 21201. Three second electric push rods 21204 are provided on the inner bottom wall of the fixing frame 21202. A stacking frame 21205 is provided on the top of each of the three second electric push rods 21204. A third electric push rod 21206 is provided on one side of each of the three stacking frames 21205. A stabilizing plate 21207 is provided at the output end of rod 21206. An extension frame 21208 is fixedly connected to the side of the three stacking frames 21205 near the inclined plate 21201. A second controller 21209 is provided at the top of each of the three extension frames 21208. A second camera 21210 is provided at the bottom of each of the three extension frames 21208. The three second cameras 21210, the three second electric push rods 21204 and the three third electric push rods 21206 correspond one-to-one with the three second controllers 21209 and are electrically connected. After the printed books are pushed away from the support plate 208, they move onto the inclined plate 21201. Multiple partitions 21203 cooperate to create space corresponding to the three first electric push rods 203 and the push plate 204. Different types of printed books slide down the inclined plate 21201 through the partitions into the three stacking frames 21205. At this time, the second camera 21210 at the bottom of the extension frame 21208 captures the sliding of the books. Once the books have slid into the stacking frames 21205, the second camera 21210 will... The signal is transmitted to the second controller 21209, which activates the second electric push rod 21204 and lowers the stacking frame 21205 to facilitate the next book stacking. The second camera 21210 can capture the position of the books in the stacking frame 21205 and transmit the signal to the second controller 21209. The second controller 21209 activates the third electric push rod 21206, which causes the stabilizing plate 21207 to push the printed books to maintain the neat placement of the printed books in the stacking frame 21205.

[0021] like Figure 3 As shown, the retrieval assembly 3 includes a retrieval frame 301 slidably connected to the inner wall of the stacking frame 21205. A pull handle 302 is fixedly connected to the top of the retrieval frame 301. The sides of the retrieval frame 301, near and away from the inclined plate 21201, are respectively in contact with the inner wall of the fixed frame 21202 and the stabilizing plate 21207. Before starting work, the retrieval frame 301 can be placed inside the stacking frame 21205. When the book slides down through the inclined plate 21201, it will directly enter the retrieval frame 301. In conjunction with the pushing action of the third electric push rod 21206 and the stabilizing plate 21207, the stability of the retrieval frame 301 in the stacking frame 21205 can be maintained. Subsequently, the operator only needs to pull the handle 302 to pull out the retrieval frame 301 to quickly retrieve the stacked printed books.

[0022] like Figure 1 As shown, the inclined plate 21201 has an installation groove 4 inside, and multiple rollers 5 are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove 4. The multiple rollers 5 are evenly distributed along the inclination direction of the inclined plate 21201. The rollers 5 in the installation groove 4 can improve the smoothness of the printed book sliding on the inclined plate 21201.

[0023] like Figure 3 As shown, the fixed frame 21202 has three sliding grooves 6 on its inner wall near the stacking frame 21205. Each of the three sliding grooves 6 has a slider 7 slidably connected to its inner wall. The three sliders 7 are respectively fixedly connected to the side of the three stacking frames 21205 near the sliding groove 6. The sliding grooves 6 and sliders 7 work together to improve the stability of the stacking frame 21205 during vertical sliding.

[0024] like Figure 1 As shown, two first elastic levers 8 are fixedly connected to the top of the frame 1, and the bottom of both first elastic levers 8 are in contact with the top of the conveyor belt 201. The first elastic levers 8 can limit and retract the printed books being transported on the conveyor belt 201, so that the books can move accurately to the bottom of the barcode reader 206.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, each of the multiple partition blocks 21203 has a second elastic lever 9 fixedly connected to one side near the frame 1. Both the first elastic lever 8 and the second elastic lever 9 are made of plastic. The second elastic lever 9 can prevent the printed book from deviating in position when it moves to the inclined plate 21201, ensuring that the printed book accurately passes through the inclined plate 21201 and the partition blocks 21203 into the stacking frame 21205.

[0026] Specifically, when using this automated sorting and stacking device for printed materials: The conveyor belt 201 is started, and the printed books are placed on the conveyor belt 201 with the barcode side facing up. Guided by the first elastic lever 8, the barcode reader 206 scans the barcode on the book, while the first camera 211 captures the movement position of the book on the conveyor belt 201. The first controller 207 analyzes the book information and movement position, promptly stops the conveyor belt 201, and activates the first electric push rod 203 to push books of the same type onto the rotating plate 210 in the support plate 208 via the push plate 204 (e.g., ...). Figure 1 and Figure 5 (As shown); at this time, the camera captures the orientation of the book. If the book's orientation is disordered, the first controller 207 will activate the servo motor 209, causing the rotating plate 210 to rotate the book and adjust its position (e.g., ...). Figure 5(As shown); After the books are adjusted, the first controller 207 will activate the first electric push rod 203 again to push the books onto the inclined plate 21201. On the inclined plate 21201, different types of printed books will slide down into the three stacking frames 21205 respectively through the partitions (as shown). Figure 3 (As shown); At this time, the second camera 21210 at the bottom of the extension frame 21208 will capture the sliding of the books. When the books slide into the retrieval frame 301 inside the stacking frame 21205, the second camera 21210 will transmit a signal to the second controller 21209. The second controller 21209 will activate the second electric push rod 21204 and drive the stacking frame 21205 down to facilitate the next stacking of books. The second camera 21210 can capture the position of the books inside the stacking frame 21205 and transmit the signal to the second controller 21209. The second controller 21209 will activate the third electric push rod 21206, causing the stabilizing plate 21207 to push the retrieval frame 301, keeping the printed books neatly placed in the retrieval frame 301. Subsequently, by pulling the handle 302, the stacked printed books can be quickly retrieved (e.g., Figure 3 and Figure 4 (As shown).

[0027] All technical features in this embodiment can be freely combined according to actual needs.

[0028] The above embodiments are preferred implementations of this utility model. In addition, this utility model can also be implemented in other ways. Any obvious substitutions without departing from the concept of this technical solution are within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic sorting and stacking device for printed products, comprising a frame (1), characterized in that, A sorting mechanism (2) for classifying and collecting printed books is provided on one side of the frame (1), and a picking component (3) for taking out stacked printed books is provided on one side of the sorting mechanism (2). The sorting mechanism (2) includes a conveyor belt (201) disposed on the inner wall of the frame (1). A fixing plate (202) is fixedly connected to one side of the outer wall of the frame (1). Three first electric push rods (203) are disposed on the side of the fixing plate (202) facing the conveyor belt (201). Each of the three first electric push rods (203) has a push plate (204) at its output end. An extension plate (205) is fixedly connected to one side of the fixing plate (202). A barcode reader is disposed at the bottom of the extension plate (205). (206) A first controller (207) is bolted to one side of the frame (1). A support plate (208) is fixedly connected to the side of the frame (1) away from the fixed plate (202). Three servo motors (209) are bolted to the bottom of the support plate (208). A rotating plate (210) is coaxially provided at the output end of each of the three servo motors (209). A first camera (211) is provided at the top of the fixed plate (202). A stacking assembly (212) is provided on one side of the frame (1).

2. An automated collating and stacking apparatus for printed matter according to claim 1, wherein, The stacking assembly (212) includes an inclined plate (21201) fixedly connected to the side of the support plate (208) away from the frame (1). A fixed frame (21202) is fixedly connected to the lower end of the inclined plate (21201). A plurality of partition blocks (21203) are fixedly connected to one side of the inclined plate (21201). Three second electric push rods (21204) are provided on the inner bottom wall of the fixed frame (21202). A stacking frame (21205) is provided on the top of each of the three second electric push rods (21204). Each of the three stacking frames (21205) is provided with a third electric push rod (21206) on one side. The output end of the third electric push rod (21206) is provided with a stabilizing plate (21207). Each of the three stacking frames (21205) is fixedly connected to an extension frame (21208) on the side near the inclined plate (21201). Each of the three extension frames (21208) is provided with a second controller (21209) on the top. Each of the three extension frames (21208) is provided with a second camera (21210) on the bottom.

3. An automated collating and stacking apparatus for printed matter according to claim 2, wherein, The retrieval component (3) includes a retrieval frame (301) that is slidably connected to the inner wall of the stacking frame (21205). A pull handle (302) is fixedly connected to the top of the retrieval frame (301). The two sides of the retrieval frame (301) that are close to and away from the inclined plate (21201) are respectively attached to the inner wall of the fixed frame (21202) and the stabilizing plate (21207).

4. An automated collating and stacking apparatus for printed matter according to claim 2, wherein, The inclined plate (21201) has an installation groove (4) inside, and multiple rollers (5) are rotatably connected to the inner wall of the installation groove (4). The multiple rollers (5) are evenly distributed along the inclined direction of the inclined plate (21201).

5. An automated collating and stacking apparatus for printed matter according to claim 2, wherein, The fixed frame (21202) has three sliding grooves (6) on its inner wall near the stacking frame (21205). The inner walls of the three sliding grooves (6) are slidably connected to sliders (7). The three sliders (7) are respectively fixedly connected to the side of the three stacking frames (21205) near the sliding grooves (6).

6. An automated collating and stacking apparatus for printed matter according to claim 2, wherein, The top of the frame (1) is fixedly connected to two first elastic paddles (8), and the bottom of the two first elastic paddles (8) are in contact with the top of the conveyor belt (201).

7. An automated collating and stacking apparatus for printed matter according to claim 6, wherein, Each of the multiple partition blocks (21203) is fixedly connected to a second elastic lever (9) on the side near the frame (1). The first elastic lever (8) and the second elastic lever (9) are both made of plastic.

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