A driving module and a sorting machine

Abstract

The utility model relates to material sorting equipment technical field, concretely relates to a drive module and sorting machine. Drive module includes mounting bracket, drive component and response subassembly, drive component includes driver and push plate, the drive rod of driver is used for driving push plate movement, response subassembly is located drive rod one side in mounting bracket, and with drive rod's movement position opposite setting, the drive end of drive rod passes response subassembly, and the driving force of driver reduces. The application can understand as drive rod's movement is acceleration area before the preset driving force reduces, and is deceleration area after reducing, and the setting of acceleration area guarantees sorting efficiency, and deceleration area is used for protecting package and commodity, and can avoid causing serious loss while guaranteeing the working efficiency of sorting machine.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material sorting equipment technology, and in particular to a drive module and sorting machine. Background Technology

[0002] In today's era of booming internet development, online shopping has become the mainstream way for consumers to shop. With the continued prosperity of the e-commerce industry, express delivery volume has experienced explosive growth. Parcel sorting, as a crucial link in the express logistics process, directly impacts the service quality and operating costs of the entire express delivery industry through its efficiency and accuracy.

[0003] Currently, sorting machines are used to sort packages. The drive module on the sorting machine pushes the packages on the conveyor belt into different collection bags. However, when the existing drive module is working, in order to ensure sorting efficiency, excessive pushing force during the pushing process will cause the packages to be subjected to a large impact force, which may lead to package damage or even damage to the goods inside the package, resulting in serious losses. Utility Model Content

[0004] The technical problem to be solved by this utility model embodiment is to provide a drive module and sorting machine to solve the problem that in the prior art, excessive pushing force during the pushing process will cause the package to be subjected to a large impact force, which may lead to damage to the package or even damage to the goods inside the package, resulting in serious losses.

[0005] This utility model discloses a drive module, including: a mounting frame, a drive assembly, and a sensing assembly; the drive assembly is disposed on the mounting frame and includes a driver and a push plate, wherein the drive rod of the driver is used to drive the push plate to move; the sensing assembly is disposed on the mounting frame and located on one side of the drive rod, and is arranged opposite to the movement position of the drive rod; after the drive end of the drive rod passes through the sensing assembly, the driving force of the driver decreases.

[0006] Optionally, the sensing component includes a first sensor and a second sensor spaced apart, and a sensing block is provided at the driving end of the driving rod. When the driver drives the push plate to move in a first direction, the driving force of the driver decreases after the first sensor senses the passing of the sensing block; when the driver drives the push plate to move in a second direction, the driving force of the driver decreases after the second sensor senses the passing of the sensing block; wherein the first direction and the second direction are collinear and opposite in direction.

[0007] Optionally, the mounting bracket includes a mounting box and support rods disposed around the mounting box, and the driver is disposed on the side wall of the mounting box; a slide rail is disposed inside the mounting box along a first direction, and a slider is disposed on the slide rail; a sliding groove is also formed on the bottom of the mounting box along the first direction; a connecting rod is disposed on the side of the push plate near the mounting box, one end of the connecting rod extends into the mounting box through the sliding groove and is connected to the slider; the drive rod is connected to the slider through a first connecting plate to drive the push plate to slide in the sliding groove.

[0008] Optionally, there are two slide rails, which are spaced apart on the mounting box, and the sliders on the two slide rails are connected by a second connecting plate; the push plate is provided with connecting rods at both ends along its length, and the connecting rods pass through the corresponding slide grooves and are connected to the corresponding sliders.

[0009] Optionally, the end of the drive rod is further provided with a fastener, and the fastener is provided with a locking block, which is connected to the first connecting plate.

[0010] Optionally, the mounting box is provided with positioning plates at opposite ends along the first direction, and the two ends of the slide rail are respectively provided on the positioning plates so that the slide rail and the bottom plate of the mounting box maintain a preset distance; a mounting plate is provided on the slide rail near the driver side, and the first sensor and the second sensor are movably provided on the mounting plate.

[0011] Optionally, the mounting plate has an L-shaped structure, including a first plate and a second plate that are connected to each other. The first plate is connected to the bottom of the slide rail, and the first sensor and the second sensor are disposed on the second plate.

[0012] Optionally, the second plate is formed with a mounting groove along the first direction, and the first sensor and the second sensor are slidably disposed on the mounting groove.

[0013] Optionally, the first sensor and the second sensor are displacement sensors.

[0014] This utility model also discloses a sorting machine, including a support platform and a scanner, a conveyor belt, a collection bag, and the aforementioned drive module, all mounted on the drive module. The conveyor belt is used to transport packages along a third direction. The scanner is located above the conveyor belt and is used to identify area information on the packages. The collection bags are distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt along the third direction. The drive module is used to push the packages on the conveyor belt so that the packages fall into one of the collection bags along one side of the conveyor belt.

[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the drive module and sorting machine provided in this embodiment are as follows: When the pusher plate of the drive module pushes the package on the conveyor belt into the collection bag, the driving force of the driver changes as follows during the pushing process: When the driver starts to move the pusher plate with a preset driving force, the driving force of the driver will decrease after the sensing component detects that the driving end of the drive rod has passed. This can avoid the package being damaged due to excessive impact force in the later stage of pushing the package, thereby reducing the damage to the goods inside the package and protecting the package and the goods. In this embodiment, the movement of the drive rod before the preset driving force decreases can be understood as the acceleration zone, and the movement after the decrease is the deceleration zone. The acceleration zone ensures sorting efficiency, while the deceleration zone is used to protect the package and the goods, ensuring the working efficiency of the sorting machine while avoiding serious losses. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. In the accompanying drawings:

[0017] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the drive module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the drive module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the drive module provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0020] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the driving component provided in an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0021] Figure 5 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the sensing component and mounting plate provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 6 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the sensing component and mounting plate provided in this embodiment of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 7 This is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the sorting machine provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0024] The labels for the attached figures are as follows:

[0025] 100. Drive module; 10. Mounting bracket; 110. Mounting box; 111. Slide rail; 112. Slider; 113. Slide groove; 114. First connecting plate; 115. Second connecting plate; 116. Positioning plate; 117. Mounting plate; 1171. First plate body; 1172. Second plate body; 1101. Mounting slide groove; 120. Support rod; 20. Drive assembly; 210. Driver; 211. Drive rod; 2111. Fastener; 2112. Locking block; 220. Push plate; 221. Connecting rod; 30. Sensing assembly; 310. First sensor; 320. Second sensor; 40. Support platform; 410. Scanner; 420. Conveyor belt. Detailed Implementation

[0026] It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features described in this application can be combined with each other. The preferred embodiments of this utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] This utility model embodiment provides a drive module 100, such as Figures 1 to 7 As shown, the device includes a mounting frame 10, a drive assembly 20, and a sensing assembly 30. The drive assembly 20 is mounted on the mounting frame 10 and includes a driver 210 and a push plate 220. The drive rod 211 of the driver 210 is used to drive the push plate 220 to move. The sensing assembly 30 is mounted on the mounting frame 10 and located on one side of the drive rod 211, and is positioned opposite to the movement position of the drive rod 211. After the drive end of the drive rod 211 passes through the sensing assembly 30, the driving force of the driver 210 decreases.

[0028] When the pusher plate 220 of the drive module 100 pushes the package on the conveyor belt 420 into the collection bag, the driving force of the driver 210 changes as follows during the pushing process: When the driver 210 drives the pusher plate 220 to start moving with a preset driving force, the driving force of the driver 210 will decrease after the end of the drive rod 211 has passed, which can prevent the pusher plate 220 from damaging the package due to excessive impact force in the later stage of pushing the package, thereby reducing the damage to the goods inside the package and protecting the package and the goods. In this embodiment, the movement of the drive rod 211 before the preset driving force decreases can be understood as the acceleration zone, and the movement after the decrease is the deceleration zone. The acceleration zone ensures sorting efficiency, while the deceleration zone is used to protect the package and the goods, ensuring the working efficiency of the sorting machine while avoiding serious losses.

[0029] Meanwhile, the aforementioned deceleration zone also reduces the vibration of the drive module and sorting machine, improves the reliability and durability of the drive module and sorting machine, and reduces the noise of the equipment.

[0030] In practical applications, the sorting machine is equipped with a controller, which is electrically connected to the sensing component 30 and the driver 210. After the sensing component 30 senses the passing of the driving end, it sends a sensing signal to the controller. The controller adjusts the driving force of the driver 210 to reduce the driving force according to the sensing signal, thereby achieving the purpose of reducing the driving force. The controller used in this embodiment is an existing structure, and its control implementation principle is an existing principle, which will not be described in detail here.

[0031] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 1 , Figures 3 to 6 The sensing component 30 includes a first sensor 310 and a second sensor 320 spaced apart. The driving end of the driving rod 211 is provided with a sensing block (not shown in the figure). When the driver 210 drives the push plate 220 to move in the first direction, the first sensor 310 senses the passing of the sensing block and the driving force of the driver 210 decreases. When the driver 210 drives the push plate 220 to move in the second direction, the second sensor 320 senses the passing of the sensing block and the driving force of the driver 210 decreases. The first direction and the second direction are collinear and opposite in direction.

[0032] In practical applications, the drive assembly 20 can push packages on the conveyor belt 420 into collection bags on both sides of the conveyor belt 420 along a first or second direction to achieve package sorting. Therefore, when pushing packages along the first and second directions, it is necessary to reduce the driving force. Specifically, the sensing assembly 30 includes a first sensor 310 and a second sensor 320. A sensing block is provided at the driving end of the drive rod 211. When the driver 210 drives the push plate 220 to move along the first direction, the first sensor 310 senses the passing of the sensing block and sends a first sensing signal to the controller. The controller controls the driving force of the driver 210 to decrease based on the first sensing signal, thus reducing the pushing force when the drive assembly 20 pushes the package along the first direction. When the driver 210 drives the push plate 220 to move along the second direction, the second sensor 320 senses the passing of the sensing block and sends a second sensing signal to the controller. The controller controls the driving force of the driver 210 to decrease based on the second sensing signal, thus reducing the pushing force when the drive assembly 20 pushes the package along the second direction.

[0033] Reference Figure 6 X direction is the first direction, Y direction is the second direction, x1 and x2 are the distances that the drive rod 211 moves in the first direction, respectively. The driving force of the driver 210 decreases after the sensing block at the end of the drive rod 211 passes the first sensor 310 (which can be understood as x1 being the acceleration region of the drive rod 211 and x2 being the deceleration region of the drive rod 211).

[0034] y1 and y2 are the distances that the drive rod 211 moves in the second direction, respectively. After the sensing block at the end of the drive rod 211 passes the second sensor 320, the driving force of the driver 210 decreases (which can be understood as y1 being the acceleration region of the drive rod 211 and y2 being the deceleration region of the drive rod 211).

[0035] In this embodiment, the preset driving force of the driver 210 and the magnitude of the driving force after deceleration are not specifically limited. The magnitude of the driving force of the driver 210 after deceleration only needs to ensure that the push plate 220 can fall into the corresponding collection bag when pushing the package. It can be adjusted and limited according to actual needs.

[0036] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 1 The mounting bracket 10 includes a mounting box 110 and support rods 120 arranged around the mounting box 110. The driver 210 is arranged on the side wall of the mounting box 110. A slide rail 111 is arranged inside the mounting box 110 along a first direction, and a slider 112 is provided on the slide rail 111. A groove 113 is also formed at the bottom of the mounting box 110 along the first direction. A connecting rod 221 is arranged on the side of the push plate 220 near the mounting box 110. One end of the connecting rod 221 extends into the mounting box 110 through the groove 113 and is connected to the slider 112. The drive rod 211 is connected to the slider 112 through a first connecting plate 114 to drive the push plate 220 to slide in the groove 113.

[0037] The mounting frame 10 includes a mounting box 110 and support rods 120 arranged around the mounting box 110. The support rods 120 are used to connect to the support platform 40 of the sorting machine to stably support the mounting box 110 above the conveyor belt 420. The mounting box 110 serves as the mounting carrier for the driver 210, which is mounted on the mounting box 110. A slide rail 111 is arranged inside the mounting box 110 along a first direction, and a slider 112 is provided on the slide rail 111. A groove 113 is also formed on the bottom of the mounting box 110 along the first direction. A connecting rod 221 is arranged on the side of the push plate 220 near the mounting box 110. One end of the connecting rod 221 extends into the mounting box 110 through the groove 113 and is connected to the slider 112. The drive rod 211 of the driver 210 is connected to the slider 112 through a first connecting plate 114. When the driver 210 is working, the drive rod 211 drives the first connecting plate 114 to move. The first connecting plate 114 then drives the slider 112 to slide on the slide rail 111. The slider 112 drives the push plate 220 to slide in the groove 113 through the connecting rod 221, realizing the pushing action of the push plate 220 on the package. This structural design, through the cooperation of the slide rail 111 and the slider 112, can effectively reduce the friction during the movement of the push plate 220, improve the smoothness and accuracy of the push plate 220's movement, and also facilitate precise control of the push plate 220's movement. At the same time, the guiding effect of the slide rail 111 and the slider 112 enables the push plate 220 to maintain a straight movement trajectory during the movement, reducing movement deviation, improving the accuracy of package sorting, and thus improving sorting efficiency.

[0038] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 4 There are two slide rails 111, which are spaced apart on the mounting box 110. The sliders 112 on the two slide rails 111 are connected by the second connecting plate 115. The push plate 220 has connecting rods 221 at both ends along its length direction. The connecting rods 221 pass through the corresponding slide grooves 113 and are connected to the corresponding sliders 112.

[0039] By incorporating two slide rails 111 and two sliders 112, and connecting them with a second connecting plate 115, the pusher plate 220 receives more even support and guidance during movement, further improving the smoothness and reliability of its movement. This design better accommodates packages of different sizes and weights, ensuring that the pusher plate 220 does not tilt or twist when pushing the package, thus protecting it.

[0040] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 4 The end of the drive rod 211 is also provided with a fastener 2111, and a locking block 2112 is provided on the fastener 2111. The locking block 2112 is connected to the first connecting plate 114.

[0041] The fastener 2111 securely connects the end of the drive rod 211 to the first connecting plate 114, ensuring that the power of the drive rod 211 is effectively transmitted to the first connecting plate 114 during the driving process, thereby driving the push plate 220 to move. The connection method between the locking block 2112 and the first connecting plate 114 can be snap-fit, bolt connection, etc. This connection method facilitates installation and disassembly, while also ensuring the reliability of the connection.

[0042] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 1 The mounting box 110 is provided with positioning plates 116 at opposite ends along the first direction, and the two ends of the slide rail 111 are respectively provided on the positioning plates 116 so that the slide rail 111 and the bottom plate of the mounting box 110 maintain a preset distance; a mounting plate 117 is provided on the slide rail 111 near the driver 210, and the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 are movably provided on the mounting plate 117.

[0043] The positioning plate 116 ensures that the slide rail 111 and the base plate of the mounting box 110 maintain a preset distance, giving the slide rail 111 a certain height. A mounting plate 117 is provided on the slide rail 111 near the driver 210, and the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 are mounted on the mounting plate 117. This allows the sensing positions of the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 to match the sensing block. In practice, this improves the working accuracy of the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 and the sensing block, enhances the accuracy of the drive assembly 20, and thus protects the package when pushing it, improving sorting efficiency and preventing damage to the package and goods.

[0044] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figures 4 to 6 The mounting plate 117 has an L-shaped structure and includes a first plate 1171 and a second plate 1172 that are connected to each other. The first plate 1171 is connected to the bottom of the slide rail 111, and the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 are disposed on the second plate 1172.

[0045] The L-shaped structure facilitates the connection and fixation between the mounting plate 117 and the slide rail 111, enhancing the stability of the mounting plate 117. It also facilitates the installation of the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320, enabling them to better sense the movement of the sensing block on the drive rod 211.

[0046] As a preferred embodiment, refer to Figure 5 The second plate 1172 has a mounting groove 1101 formed along the first direction, and the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 are slidably disposed on the mounting groove 1101.

[0047] In this embodiment, by setting the mounting groove 1101, the mounting positions of the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 are adjustable, greatly improving the versatility and adaptability of the drive module 100. In practical applications, for different package sorting needs and working scenarios, operators can optimize the working performance of the drive module 100 by adjusting the positions of the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320. This flexible installation method improves the practicality of the equipment and reduces its operating costs.

[0048] As a preferred embodiment, the first sensor 310 and the second sensor 320 are displacement sensors.

[0049] Among them, displacement sensors have advantages such as high measurement accuracy, fast response speed, and high reliability, which can ensure sorting efficiency while protecting packages and goods.

[0050] This application also discloses a sorting machine, referring to... Figure 7 The sorting machine includes a support platform 40, a scanner 410 mounted on a drive module 100, a conveyor belt 420, and collection bags (not shown in the figure). The drive module 100 is as described in the previous embodiment. The conveyor belt 420 is used to transport packages along a third direction. The scanner 410 is located above the conveyor belt 420 and is used to identify area information on the packages. Collection bags are distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt 420 along a third direction. The drive module 100 is used to push the packages on the conveyor belt 420 along a first direction or a second direction, so that the packages fall into one of the collection bags along one side of the conveyor belt 420. The first direction and the third direction are perpendicular. This sorting machine has the same structure and beneficial effects as the drive module 100 in the previous embodiment. The structure and beneficial effects of the drive module 100 have been described in detail in the previous embodiments and will not be repeated here.

[0051] In this embodiment, the sorting machine uses a support platform 40 as its basic structure, providing a stable foundation for the installation and operation of other components. A conveyor belt 420 is used to transport packages along a third direction. Through the continuous operation of the conveyor belt 420, packages are transported in an orderly manner, allowing them to pass sequentially through the scanner 410 and the drive module 100. In practical applications, packages are affixed with labels containing destination area information. The scanner 410 is located above the conveyor belt 420, and its main function is to scan the area information on the labels of the packages. Based on this area information, the drive module 100 sorts the packages. Specifically, when the scanner 410... When the scanner 410 detects that a package should be sorted into one of the collection bags, the drive module 100 pushes the package in a first direction, causing it to fall into the collection bag on one side. Conversely, if the package should be sorted into another collection bag, the drive module 100 pushes it in a second direction, causing it to fall into the collection bag on the other side, thus realizing the sorting of packages. The sorting machine of this application realizes the package sorting function in an automated way, avoiding the tedious process of manual sorting. Moreover, the accurate recognition of the scanner 410 and the cooperation of the drive module 100 can effectively reduce sorting errors, improve the accuracy of package sorting, and ensure sorting efficiency while protecting packages and goods.

[0052] in, Figure 7 The Z-direction is the third direction.

[0053] In this embodiment, the controller is also electrically connected to the scanner 410. When the scanner 410 acquires the area information on the package as the first position information, after the conveyor belt 420 transports the package to the position corresponding to the drive module 100, the controller can control the driver 210 to push the package to a collection bag in the first direction. When the scanner 410 acquires the information on the package as the second position information, after the conveyor belt 420 transports the package to the position corresponding to the drive module 100, the controller can control the driver 210 to push the package to another collection bag in the second direction. The controller used in this embodiment is an existing structure, and its control implementation principle is existing technology, which will not be described in detail here.

[0054] It should be understood that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Those skilled in the art can modify the technical solutions described in the above embodiments, or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features; and all such modifications and substitutions should fall within the protection scope of the appended claims of this utility model.

Claims

1. A drive module, characterized in that, include: Mounting rack; A drive assembly, located on the mounting bracket, includes a driver and a push plate, wherein the drive rod of the driver is used to drive the push plate to move; A sensing component is disposed on the mounting bracket and located on one side of the drive rod, and is positioned opposite to the movement position of the drive rod; after the drive end of the drive rod passes the sensing component, the driving force of the driver decreases.

2. The drive module according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensing component includes a first sensor and a second sensor arranged at intervals. The driving end of the driving rod is provided with a sensing block. When the driver drives the push plate to move in a first direction, the driving force of the driver decreases after the first sensor senses that the sensing block has passed. When the driver drives the push plate to move in the second direction, the driving force of the driver decreases after the second sensor detects that the sensing block has passed. Wherein, the first direction and the second direction are collinear and opposite in direction.

3. The drive module according to claim 2, characterized in that, The mounting frame includes a mounting box and support rods disposed around the mounting box, and the driver is disposed on the side wall of the mounting box; The mounting box is provided with a slide rail along the first direction, and a slider is provided on the slide rail; the bottom of the mounting box is also formed with a groove along the first direction. A connecting rod is provided on the side of the push plate near the mounting box. One end of the connecting rod extends into the mounting box through the slide groove and is connected to the slider. The drive rod is connected to the slider through the first connecting plate to drive the push plate to slide in the slide groove.

4. The drive module according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide rails are provided in two quantities, and the two slide rails are spaced apart on the mounting box. The sliders on the two slide rails are connected by a second connecting plate. The push plate is provided with connecting rods at both ends along its length, and the connecting rods pass through the corresponding slide grooves and are connected to the corresponding sliders.

5. The drive module according to claim 4, characterized in that, The end of the drive rod is also provided with a fastener, and the fastener is provided with a locking block, which is connected to the first connecting plate.

6. The drive module according to claim 5, characterized in that, The mounting box is provided with positioning plates at both ends opposite to each other along the first direction, and the two ends of the slide rail are respectively provided on the positioning plates so that the slide rail and the bottom plate of the mounting box maintain a preset distance. A mounting plate is provided on the slide rail near the driver side, and the first sensor and the second sensor are movably mounted on the mounting plate.

7. The drive module according to claim 6, characterized in that, The mounting plate has an L-shaped structure and includes a first plate and a second plate that are connected to each other. The first plate is connected to the bottom of the slide rail, and the first sensor and the second sensor are disposed on the second plate.

8. The drive module according to claim 7, characterized in that, The second plate has a mounting groove formed along the first direction, and the first sensor and the second sensor are slidably disposed on the mounting groove.

9. The drive module according to any one of claims 2 to 8, characterized in that, The first and second sensors are displacement sensors.

10. A sorting machine, characterized in that, The device includes a support platform and a scanner, a conveyor belt, a collection bag, and the drive module as described in any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the conveyor belt is used to transport packages along a third direction, the scanner is located above the conveyor belt and is used to identify area information on the packages; the collection bags are distributed on both sides of the conveyor belt along the third direction; and the drive module is used to push the packages on the conveyor belt so that the packages fall into one of the collection bags along one side of the conveyor belt.

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