Ceramic intelligent warehouse-out system

Abstract

The utility model relates to ceramic conveying equipment technical field discloses a kind of ceramic intelligent warehouse-out system, including control host computer, input line, shunting unit, several output lines and several sensors, and the one end of input line is equipped with input platform and front end display screen, and the one end of several output lines is all provided with rear end display screen, and shunting unit includes shunting identification device, and output line includes loading identification device.Solve the problem that manual operation is more, efficiency is low, error-prone and difficult to track goods state in real time in the process of ceramic warehouse-out, realize the intelligent management of the whole process of ceramic from warehouse-out to loading.Through the identification code of automatic identification ceramic, cooperate shunting unit and shunt ceramic to specified output line, greatly reduce manual intervention and potential error.Front end display screen and rear end display screen display ceramic information and its warehouse-out, loading progress in real time, greatly improve operation efficiency and information transparency, facilitate coordination operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of ceramic conveying equipment technology, and in particular to a ceramic intelligent unloading system. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of industrial automation and intelligent manufacturing, the demand for material handling and warehousing management is increasing across all industries, especially in the outbound process of bulk, heavy materials such as ceramics. An efficient, accurate, and safe outbound system is crucial for improving production efficiency, reducing operating costs, and enhancing market competitiveness. Traditional ceramic outbound operations are facing ever-increasing shipment volumes and diversified order demands, leading to a growing demand for more advanced and intelligent warehousing and logistics solutions.

[0003] After packaging, ceramic products (ceramic tiles, toilets, washbasins, etc.) are stored in designated areas of the warehouse according to product type. Before shipment, they are moved one by one from the warehouse to the loading dock using forklifts according to orders. Traditional ceramic outbound operations require a significant amount of manpower and vehicles, and are highly dependent on the experience and judgment of operators, resulting in low efficiency. This model is ill-suited to the high demands of modern logistics for speed, precision, and safety, especially when handling complex outbound tasks involving large quantities of different batches and specifications of ceramics, where its inherent limitations become even more pronounced.

[0004] However, existing technologies have many problems and shortcomings in the ceramic outbound process. In particular, they rely heavily on manual operation, resulting in low outbound efficiency. Furthermore, human error can easily lead to incorrect shipments, damage, or inaccurate inventory counts, and it is difficult to achieve real-time and accurate tracking of the status of goods. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address the aforementioned shortcomings, the purpose of this utility model is to propose an intelligent ceramic outbound system that solves the problems of excessive manual operation, low efficiency, susceptibility to errors, and difficulty in real-time tracking of goods status in the traditional ceramic outbound process.

[0006] To achieve this objective, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A ceramic intelligent unloading system includes a control host, an input line, a distribution unit, several output lines, and several sensors. One end of the input line is equipped with an input platform and a front-end display screen, and the other end of the input line is connected to the input end of the distribution unit. One end of each of the several output lines is equipped with a rear-end display screen, and the other end of each of the several output lines is connected to different distribution zones of the distribution unit. The input platform is used to input ceramics to the input line, the front-end display screen is used to display the identification code of the ceramics to be shipped out, and the output line is used to receive the ceramics sent out from the diversion unit. The rear-end display screen is used to display the loading progress. The current splitting unit includes a current splitting identification device, which is disposed on the side close to the input line. The current splitting identification device is used to identify the identification code of the ceramic entering the current splitting unit from the input line. The current splitting unit splits the ceramic to the target output line according to the identification result of the current splitting identification device. The output line includes a vehicle identification device, which is disposed on one side of the output line and is used to identify the identification code of the ceramic transmitted from the shunt unit to the output line. The input line, the shunt unit, the plurality of output lines, and the plurality of sensors are all communicatively connected to the control host. The plurality of sensors are distributed on the input line, the shunt unit, and the output lines. The sensors are used to detect whether there is ceramic within their detection range.

[0007] Preferably, it also includes a bracket for supporting ceramics. Several sensors determine the position of the ceramics by detecting whether there is a bracket within their detection range. The input line, the output line, the shunt unit, and the input platform are all double-layer conveying structures with one layer above the other. The upper and lower conveying structures have opposite conveying directions, and the height between the two layers is no more than twice the height of the bracket. The input platform includes an input lifting platform, and the output line includes an output lifting platform; One end of the upper conveying structure of the input platform is connected to the high position of the input lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the upper conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the lower conveying structure of the input platform is connected to the low position of the input lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the lower conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the upper conveying structure of the output line is connected to the high position of the output lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the upper conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the lower conveying structure of the output line is connected to the low position of the output lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the lower conveying structure of the diversion unit.

[0008] Preferably, the input line includes several conveying sections connected end to end along its conveying direction, and the sensors include several first sensors and several second sensors. The first sensors are disposed at the rear end of the conveying section along the conveying direction, and the second sensors are disposed at the front end of the conveying section along the conveying direction.

[0009] Preferably, the plurality of sensors include a plurality of over-limit sensors, which are respectively disposed near the ends of the input lifting platform and the output lifting platform along their conveying direction.

[0010] Preferably, the plurality of sensors include a plurality of position sensors, which are respectively disposed near the ends of the input line, the output line and the input platform along their conveying direction.

[0011] Preferably, the diversion unit includes a plurality of steering devices and a plurality of diversion lines, the plurality of steering devices being connected in series through the diversion lines, the output line being connected to one of the steering devices, and each steering device being connected to at least one output line.

[0012] Preferably, a first magnetic switch is provided at the bottom of the output lifting platform, and the first magnetic switch is triggered when the output lifting platform is lowered to the lowest position; A second magnetic switch is provided at the bottom of the input lifting platform. When the input lifting platform is lowered to the lowest position, the second magnetic switch is triggered. The first magnetic switch and the second magnetic switch are communicatively connected to the control host.

[0013] Preferably, the sensor is a through-beam photoelectric sensor.

[0014] Preferably, the sensor further includes a fourth sensor, which is disposed on the input platform. The detection position of the fourth sensor is higher than the bracket on the input platform. The fourth sensor is used to detect whether there is ceramic on the bracket.

[0015] Preferably, the input line, the output line, and the input platform all employ electric roller conveyors.

[0016] The technical solution provided by this utility model can include the following beneficial effects: 1. By automatically identifying the ceramic identification code and coordinating with the diversion unit, ceramics are precisely diverted to designated output lines, significantly reducing manual intervention and potential errors. Front and rear displays show real-time ceramic information and its outbound and loading progress, greatly improving operational efficiency and information transparency, facilitating coordination between forklift drivers and managers. The loading identification device further ensures accuracy in the loading process, effectively preventing cargo confusion or misdelivery, thereby significantly improving the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of ceramic outbound operations.

[0017] 2. The double-layer conveyor structure, with input and output lifting platforms, effectively solves the problems of low efficiency when manually handling tray return, and the tendency of traditional single-layer conveyor systems to become clogged or require large spaces for separate return lines. The upper conveyor structure is dedicated to transporting trays carrying ceramics from the input platform to the output line, while the lower conveyor structure returns empty trays from the output line to the input platform. This allows for parallel processing of material flow and empty tray flow, significantly improving the overall throughput and operating efficiency of the system.

[0018] Optimizing space utilization reduces the need for separate external return lines, avoids mutual interference between empty trays and ceramics awaiting shipment, and ensures a smooth and continuous shipment process. The combination of input and output lifting platforms with a double-layer conveyor structure makes the switching of trays between different height levels more convenient and automated, further improving the system's intelligence and operational safety.

[0019] 3. The segmented control mechanism ensures the orderly and smooth movement of ceramics on the conveyor line, effectively avoiding collisions and jams during the conveying process. Simultaneously, it allows the system to start or stop each conveying segment as needed based on actual material flow conditions, thereby significantly reducing overall energy consumption and improving system operating efficiency and reliability.

[0020] 4. Over-limit sensors solve the problem of material falling, equipment damage, or personnel safety hazards caused by the bracket shifting beyond the platform boundary due to long-distance conveying during ceramic conveying.

[0021] By monitoring whether the ceramics on the platform exceed the safety range in real time, once the over-limit sensor is triggered, the control host immediately stops the conveying and the alarm sounds to remind manual intervention, effectively preventing potential accidents and greatly improving the operational safety and reliability of the system.

[0022] 5. When the positioning sensor is triggered, its corresponding input or output line stops after a delay, accurately transferring the tray to the subsequent diversion unit, output lifting platform, or input lifting platform. This solves the problem in traditional conveying systems where materials, due to excessive inertia and lack of active deceleration, may veer off the platform, become inaccurately positioned, or suffer impact damage when reaching the destination. It ensures that the tray and the ceramics on it can be smoothly and accurately transferred to the designated range.

[0023] 6. By employing several steering devices and branch lines connected in series, the system can flexibly and accurately branch ceramics to any designated output line based on the ceramic identification code and the target output line number. This not only greatly enhances the system's branching capacity and path selection flexibility but also facilitates the addition or removal of output lines according to future business needs, improving the scalability and adaptability of the entire system and ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the ceramic outbound process.

[0024] 7. The fourth sensor is specifically designed to detect whether the tray is carrying ceramics, accurately distinguishing between empty trays and trays carrying ceramics, thereby avoiding the problem of empty trays being misidentified and misprocessed, which would affect the normal operation and efficiency of the system.

[0025] The fourth sensor enables the control unit to monitor the loading status of the pallets in real time. If an empty pallet is detected, the system immediately alarms to prompt manual intervention, such as instructing someone to remove the empty pallet or placing it in the lower-level return transmission line. This effectively prevents empty pallets from entering the subsequent conveying process, avoiding unnecessary resource consumption and potential process errors, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the entire outbound process. Specifically, the fourth sensor is a through-beam photoelectric sensor. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle.

[0028] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lower conveyor structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] The components include: input line 1, conveyor section 11, fourth sensor 12, diversion unit 2, diversion identification device 21, steering device 22, diversion line 23, output line 3, rear display screen 31, loading identification device 32, input platform 5, front display screen 51, first magnetic switch 61, second magnetic switch 62, bracket 7, first sensor 81, second sensor 82, over-limit sensor 83, and position sensor 84. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0031] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description. They 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, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation on this utility model. Furthermore, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of these features, used to distinguish and describe features, without any order or emphasis.

[0032] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise stated, "a plurality of" means two or more.

[0033] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "joining" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] The embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0035] A ceramic intelligent unloading system includes a control host, an input line 1, a diversion unit 2, several output lines 3, and several sensors. One end of the input line 1 is provided with an input platform 5 and a front-end display screen 51, and the other end of the input line 1 is connected to the input end of the diversion unit 2. One end of each of the several output lines 3 is provided with a rear-end display screen 31, and the other end of each of the several output lines 3 is connected to different diversion areas of the diversion unit 2. The input platform 5 is used to transmit ceramics to the input line 1, the front-end display screen 51 is used to display the identification code of the ceramics to be shipped out, and the output line 3 is used to receive the ceramics transmitted from the diversion unit 2. The rear-end display screen 31 is used to display the loading progress. The current splitting unit 2 includes a current splitting identification device 21, which is disposed on the side close to the input line 1. The current splitting identification device 21 is used to identify the identification code of the ceramic transmitted from the input line 1 to the current splitting unit 2. The current splitting unit 2 splits the ceramic to the target output line 3 according to the identification result of the current splitting identification device 21. The output line 3 includes a vehicle identification device 32, which is disposed on one side of the output line 3. The vehicle identification device 32 is used to identify the identification code of the ceramic transmitted from the splitting unit 2 to the output line 3. The input line 1, the shunt unit 2, the plurality of output lines 3 and the plurality of sensors are all communicatively connected to the control host. The plurality of sensors are distributed on the input line 1, the shunt unit 2 and the output lines 3. The sensors are used to detect whether there is ceramic within their detection range.

[0036] This system aims to solve the problems of excessive manual operation, low efficiency, easy error, and difficulty in real-time tracking of goods status in the traditional ceramic outbound process, and to realize intelligent management of the entire process of ceramics from outbound to loading.

[0037] By automatically identifying the ceramic's identification code, and in conjunction with the diversion unit 2, the ceramics are precisely diverted to the designated output line 3, significantly reducing manual intervention and potential errors. The front-end display screen 51 and the rear-end display screen 31 display ceramic information and its outbound and loading progress in real time, greatly improving operational efficiency and information transparency, facilitating coordination between forklift drivers and managers. The loading identification device 32 further ensures the accuracy of the loading process, effectively preventing goods confusion or misdelivery, thereby significantly improving the accuracy, efficiency, and safety of ceramic outbound operations.

[0038] After ceramic products are manufactured, one or more products need to be bundled together for easy transportation. The identification code can be a string of numbers, letters or a combination thereof. It is identified on the packaging by a QR code or barcode along with the code. The control host stores the ceramic product information corresponding to each identification code in the package. The ceramic product information includes the quantity, specifications, type and production batch of the ceramic products in the package.

[0039] In practice, the identification code for ceramics is a QR code printed on its packaging. When ceramics need to be loaded onto a truck, the operator manually inputs the identification code of the ceramics to be loaded and the corresponding output line 3 number into the control host. The control host displays the identification code simultaneously on the front display screen 51 and the rear display screen 31. The forklift driver locates the corresponding ceramics based on the identification code and uses the forklift to place the ceramics and its packaging into the input platform 5. The input platform 5 then transports the ceramics to the diversion unit. The diversion identification device 21 and the loading identification device 32 are barcode scanners. The diversion identification device 21 scans the QR code to identify the identification code of the ceramics. The control host verifies whether the identification code is the same as the identification code manually input. If they are the same, the control host locates the corresponding output line 3 number based on the identification code and marks the identification code on the front display screen 51 as having been shipped out of the warehouse. The control host then controls the diversion unit 2 to divert the ceramics to the output line 3 (i.e., the target output line) and transport the ceramics to the output line 3. If they are different, the control host issues an error message and suspends input line 1. After the loading identification device 32 scans the QR code and identifies the identification code of the ceramic, the control host verifies again whether the identification code corresponds to the output line. If the verification is correct, the control host marks the identification code on the rear display screen 31 as loaded, and another forklift transfers the ceramic to the truck, completing the ceramic's outbound and loading process. If the verification fails, the control host issues an error message and suspends the output line.

[0040] The control host is manually pre-programmed with the number of each conveyor in the entire intelligent outbound system, as well as the number of the next conveyor along the conveying direction. When any conveyor stops, the control host controls the next conveyor to stop immediately or with a delay. Specifically, emergency stop buttons are installed on both the input platform and the output line. These emergency stop buttons are communicatively connected to the control host and are used for emergency shutdown of the entire intelligent outbound system.

[0041] Preferably, the system also includes an alarm, which is communicatively connected to the control host. When the control host issues an error message, the alarm simultaneously sounds an alert to remind manual intervention, thus preventing production accidents.

[0042] Preferably, it also includes a bracket 7, which is used to support ceramics. Several sensors determine the position of ceramics by detecting whether there is a bracket 7 within the detection range. The input line 1, the output line 3, the diversion unit 2 and the input platform 5 are all double-layer conveying structures with one layer above the other. The conveying directions of the upper and lower conveying structures are opposite. The height between the double-layer conveying structures is not greater than twice the height of the bracket 7. The input platform 5 includes an input lifting platform 53, and the output line 3 includes an output lifting platform 33. One end of the upper conveying structure of the input platform 5 is connected to the high position of the input lifting platform 53, and the other end is connected to the upper conveying structure of the diversion unit 2. One end of the lower conveying structure of the input platform 5 is connected to the low position of the input lifting platform 53, and the other end is connected to the lower conveying structure of the diversion unit 2. One end of the upper conveying structure of the output line 3 is connected to the high position of the output lifting platform 33, and the other end is connected to the upper conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the lower conveying structure of the output line 3 is connected to the low position of the output lifting platform 33, and the other end is connected to the lower conveying structure of the diversion unit 2.

[0043] By employing a double-layer conveying structure with one layer above the other, the upper conveying structure is used to convey the bracket 7 and the ceramics it carries from the input platform 5 to the output line 3, and the lower conveying structure is used to convey the empty bracket 7 from the output line 3 to the input platform 5. Only the height that can be passed through the empty bracket 7 needs to be maintained between the two conveying structures.

[0044] The double-layer conveyor structure, along with the input and output lifting platforms, effectively solves the problems of low efficiency when manually handling the return of trays 7, and the tendency of traditional single-layer conveyor systems to become clogged or require large spaces for separate return lines. The upper conveyor structure specifically transports the trays 7 carrying ceramics from the input platform 5 to the output line 3, while the lower conveyor structure returns empty trays 7 from the output line 3 to the input platform 5. This allows for parallel processing of material flow and empty tray flow, significantly improving the overall throughput and operating efficiency of the system.

[0045] This design not only optimizes space utilization and reduces the need for separate external return lines, but also avoids mutual interference between empty tray 7 and ceramics awaiting shipment, ensuring a smooth and continuous shipment process. The combination of the input lifting platform, output lifting platform, and double-layer conveyor structure makes the transition of tray 7 between different height layers more convenient and automated, further enhancing the system's intelligence level and operational safety.

[0046] Preferably, the input line 1 includes a plurality of conveying sections 11 connected end to end along its conveying direction, and the plurality of sensors include a plurality of first sensors 81 and a plurality of second sensors 82, wherein the first sensors 81 are disposed at the rear end of the conveying section 11 along the conveying direction, and the second sensors 82 are disposed at the front end of the conveying section 11 along the conveying direction.

[0047] When the first sensor 81 on a conveyor segment 11 is triggered, the control host controls the next conveyor segment 11 or the subsequently connected diversion unit or input platform to start. When the second sensor 82 is triggered, the conveyor segment 11 continues to operate.

[0048] In one embodiment, the distance between the warehouse and the output line 3 is relatively far. By subdividing the input line 1 into several conveying sections 11 and setting a first sensor 81 and a second sensor 82 at the front and rear ends of each conveying section 11, the problems of traditional single long conveyor belts being difficult to control precisely during material conveying, easily causing accumulation or excessive gaps, and high energy consumption are solved.

[0049] This segmented control mechanism ensures the orderly and smooth movement of ceramics on the conveyor line, effectively avoiding collisions and jams during the conveying process. At the same time, it allows the system to start or stop each conveying segment 11 as needed based on the actual material flow, thereby significantly reducing overall energy consumption and improving the system's operating efficiency and reliability.

[0050] In a specific embodiment, the control host stores the automatic stop delay duration corresponding to each conveying segment via manual preset. When both the first sensor 81 and the second sensor 82 on any conveying segment 11 are detrimentalized, the control host starts timing. When the timing reaches the automatic stop delay duration corresponding to that conveying segment, the conveying segment enters deceleration operation. The signals from the first sensor 81 and the second sensor 82 are used to jointly determine whether the ceramic has completely left the current conveying segment 11, further improving the linkage logic between multiple conveying segments 11, ensuring the continuity and safety of conveying, reducing the idling power of the conveying segments 11, and reducing overall energy consumption. Preferably, the automatic stop delay duration corresponding to each conveying segment is longer than the time it takes for the ceramic to pass through that conveying segment, further ensuring that the ceramic does not remain in the conveying segment and improving the overall continuity of conveying.

[0051] Preferably, the plurality of sensors include a plurality of over-limit sensors 83, which are respectively disposed near the ends of the input lifting platform 53 and the output lifting platform 33 along their conveying direction.

[0052] The over-limit sensor 83 is designed to solve the problem of material falling, equipment damage, or personnel safety hazards caused by the bracket deviating beyond the platform boundary due to long-distance conveying during ceramic conveying.

[0053] By monitoring whether the ceramics on the platform exceed the safety range in real time, once the over-limit sensor 83 is triggered, the control host immediately stops the conveying and the alarm sounds to remind manual intervention, effectively preventing potential accidents and greatly improving the operational safety and reliability of the system.

[0054] Preferably, the plurality of sensors include a plurality of position sensors 84, which are respectively disposed near the ends of the input line 1, the output line 3 and the input platform 5 along their conveying direction.

[0055] When the position sensor 84 is triggered, the control host controls its corresponding input line 1, output line 3 or input platform 5 to decelerate and delay before stopping the conveying.

[0056] The position sensors 84 are respectively located between the upper conveying structure of the input line 1 and the diversion unit 2, between the upper conveying structure of the output line 3 and the output lifting platform 33, between the lower conveying structure of the output line 3 and the diversion unit 2, and between the lower conveying structure of the input platform 5 and the input lifting platform 53.

[0057] When the positioning sensor 84 is triggered, its corresponding input line 1, output line 3, or input platform 5 stops after a delay, accurately transferring the tray to the subsequent diversion unit 2, output lifting platform 33, or input lifting platform 53. This solves the problem in traditional conveying systems where materials, due to excessive inertia and lack of active deceleration, may veer off the platform, become inaccurately positioned, or suffer impact damage when reaching their destination. It ensures that the tray and the ceramics on it can be smoothly and accurately transferred to the designated range.

[0058] Preferably, the diversion unit 2 includes a plurality of steering devices 22 and a plurality of diversion lines 23. The plurality of steering devices 22 are connected in series through the diversion lines 23. The output line is connected to one of the steering devices 22. Each steering device 22 is connected to at least one output line 3.

[0059] By employing a series connection of several steering devices 22 and diversion lines 23, the system can flexibly and accurately divert ceramics to any designated output line 3 based on the ceramic identification code and output line number. This not only greatly enhances the system's diversion capacity and path selection flexibility but also facilitates the addition or removal of output lines 3 in the future according to business needs, improving the scalability and adaptability of the entire system and ensuring the efficiency and accuracy of the ceramic outbound process.

[0060] like Figure 2 As shown, over-limit sensors are also provided on the outside of the steering devices 22 located at both ends of the diversion unit, and position sensors are also located near the end of the diversion line along the conveying direction to prevent the bracket from accidentally going beyond the edge.

[0061] Preferably, the steering device is equipped with a first sensor 81 on the discharge end side. When the first sensor 81 is triggered, the subsequent output line or branch line is activated in conjunction to transfer the bracket out of the steering device 22. In a specific embodiment, the steering device 22 is a roller-type lifting transfer machine, which realizes translational conveying transition in four directions by alternating lifting and lowering of two sets of mutually perpendicular electric rollers.

[0062] Preferably, a first sensor 81 and a second sensor 82 are provided on the input platform, the branch line, and the output line. The first sensor 81 is located at the rear end of the input platform, branch line, or output line along the conveying direction, and the second sensor 82 is located at the front end of the input platform, branch line, or output line along the conveying direction. The input platform, branch line, and output line are also controlled by the first sensor 81 and the second sensor 82 in conjunction, and the control logic is the same as that of the conveying section.

[0063] Preferably, a first magnetic switch 61 is provided at the bottom of the output lifting platform 33, and the first magnetic switch 61 is triggered when the output lifting platform 33 is lowered to the lowest position. The bottom of the input lifting platform 53 is provided with a second magnetic switch 62, which is triggered when the input lifting platform 53 is lowered to the lowest position. The first magnetic switch 61 and the second magnetic switch 62 are communicatively connected to the control host.

[0064] like Figure 3 As shown, the standby position of the output lifting platform 33 is set to the high position. After the ceramic on the bracket 7 is removed and loaded into the vehicle, the output line 3 is manually started. The output line 3 conveys the empty bracket 7 to the output lifting platform 33. Then the empty bracket 7 follows the output lifting platform 33 down. When the first magnetic switch 61 is triggered, the output lifting platform 33 passes the empty bracket 7 to the lower layer of the output line 3 to enter the return process. The output lifting platform 33 rises to the high standby position to wait for the next conveying. The standby position of the input lifting platform 53 is high. When an empty tray 7 is returned to the input platform 5, the first sensor 81 of the lower structure of the input platform 5 is triggered first. The control host detects whether there is a tray 7 in the input lifting platform 53. If so, the conveying stops and waits for the tray 7 to be removed from the input lifting platform 53; if not, the input lifting platform 53 is controlled to descend to the low position. When the second magnetic switch 62 is triggered, the input platform 5 transmits the tray 7 to the input lifting platform 53, and then the tray 7 follows the input lifting platform 53 to rise to the high standby position. In a specific embodiment, both the first magnetic switch 61 and the second magnetic switch 62 are magnetic proximity switches.

[0065] Preferably, the sensor further includes at least two bracket sensors, one of which is located at a high position on the input platform, and the other is located in the middle section of the input platform 5 along the conveying direction. The bracket sensors are used to sense whether there is a bracket at the high position of the input lifting platform 53 or in the middle section of the input platform 5.

[0066] In a specific embodiment, the control host has a preset storage time for the bracket sensing delay. When the first sensor, the second sensor, and the bracket sensor on the input platform 5 are all detrimental, the control host starts timing. When the preset bracket sensing delay time is reached, the control host determines that there is no bracket in the input platform 5. If the first sensor, the second sensor, or the bracket sensor is triggered during the timing period, the timing is reset. Through the cooperation of the first sensor, the second sensor, and the bracket sensor, the state of the input platform 5 is intelligently determined. When the input platform 5 is in a bracket-free state and the bracket sensor of the input lifting platform is triggered, the control host automatically starts the input lifting platform 53 to deliver the bracket 7 to the input platform 5. This ensures that when there is no bracket 7 in the input platform 5, the lower layer of the input line 1 is precisely controlled to return the empty bracket 7 to the input platform 5. This intelligent linkage control greatly improves the automation and efficiency of the empty bracket 7 return, reduces manual intervention, and ensures the smoothness, safety, and accuracy of the entire system operation, avoiding equipment damage or process interruption caused by improper operation.

[0067] Preferably, the sensor is a through-beam photoelectric sensor.

[0068] Through-beam photoelectric sensors offer advantages such as fast response, high detection accuracy, non-contact detection, and strong environmental adaptability. They can reliably detect whether an object is blocking the light beam, thereby accurately determining whether the ceramic or bracket 7 is in the designated position. This, combined with the control host, allows for timely adjustments to the system's operating status, further enhancing the system's safety and reliability.

[0069] Preferably, the sensor further includes a fourth sensor 12, which is disposed on the input platform 5. The detection position of the fourth sensor 12 is higher than the bracket 7 on the input platform 5. The fourth sensor 12 is used to detect whether there is ceramic on the bracket 7.

[0070] The fourth sensor 12 is specifically used to detect whether the bracket 7 is carrying ceramics, accurately distinguishing between empty bracket 7 and bracket 7 carrying ceramics, thereby avoiding the problem of empty bracket 7 being misidentified or misprocessed, which would affect the normal operation and efficiency of the system.

[0071] Through the fourth sensor 12, the control host can obtain the loading status of the tray 7 in real time. Once an empty tray 7 is detected, the system will immediately alarm to remind manual intervention, such as notifying the manual removal of the empty tray 7 or placing the empty tray 7 into the return transmission line of the lower layer, thereby effectively preventing the empty tray 7 from entering the subsequent conveying process, avoiding unnecessary resource occupation and potential process errors, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the entire outbound process.

[0072] Preferably, the input line 1, the output line 3, and the input platform 5 all employ electric roller conveyors.

[0073] Preferably, the diversion line also uses an electric roller conveyor.

[0074] Electric roller conveyors have the advantages of simple structure, stable operation, low noise, and relatively low energy consumption. Combined with the support frame 7, they can further improve the stability of ceramic conveying and prevent damage during transport. Furthermore, electric roller conveyors are easy to control in sections and utilize variable frequency speed regulation, enabling precise start-stop and acceleration / deceleration according to the controller's instructions. This provides a stable and controllable material transport foundation for the entire system, further ensuring the reliability and efficiency of ceramic delivery.

[0075] Other configurations and operations according to the embodiments of this utility model are known to those skilled in the art and will not be described in detail here.

[0076] In this specification, the terms "embodiment," "example," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0077] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A ceramic intelligent unloading system, characterized in that: It includes a control host, input lines, a shunt unit, several output lines and several sensors. One end of the input line is equipped with an input platform and a front-end display screen, and the other end of the input line is connected to the input end of the shunt unit. One end of each of the several output lines is equipped with a rear-end display screen, and the other end of each of the several output lines is connected to different shunt zones of the shunt unit. The input platform is used to input ceramics to the input line, the front-end display screen is used to display the identification code of the ceramics to be shipped out, and the output line is used to receive the ceramics sent out from the diversion unit. The rear-end display screen is used to display the loading progress. The current splitting unit includes a current splitting identification device, which is disposed on the side close to the input line. The current splitting identification device is used to identify the identification code of the ceramic entering the current splitting unit from the input line. The current splitting unit splits the ceramic to the target output line according to the identification result of the current splitting identification device. The output line includes a vehicle identification device, which is disposed on one side of the output line and is used to identify the identification code of the ceramic transmitted from the shunt unit to the output line. The input line, the shunt unit, the plurality of output lines, and the plurality of sensors are all communicatively connected to the control host. The plurality of sensors are distributed on the input line, the shunt unit, and the output lines. The sensors are used to detect whether there is ceramic within their detection range.

2. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a bracket for supporting ceramics. Several sensors determine the position of the ceramics by detecting whether there is a bracket within their detection range. The input line, the output line, the shunt unit, and the input platform are all double-layer conveying structures with one layer above the other. The upper and lower conveying structures have opposite conveying directions, and the height between the double-layer conveying structures is no more than twice the height of the bracket. The input platform includes an input lifting platform, and the output line includes an output lifting platform; One end of the upper conveying structure of the input platform is connected to the high position of the input lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the upper conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the lower conveying structure of the input platform is connected to the low position of the input lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the lower conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the upper conveying structure of the output line is connected to the high position of the output lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the upper conveying structure of the diversion unit. One end of the lower conveying structure of the output line is connected to the low position of the output lifting platform, and the other end is connected to the lower conveying structure of the diversion unit.

3. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The input line includes several conveying sections connected end to end along its conveying direction. The sensors include several first sensors and several second sensors. The first sensors are located at the rear end of the conveying section along the conveying direction, and the second sensors are located at the front end of the conveying section along the conveying direction.

4. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The sensors include several over-limit sensors, which are respectively disposed near the ends of the input lifting platform and the output lifting platform along their conveying direction.

5. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensors include a plurality of position sensors, which are respectively disposed near the ends of the input line, the output line, and the input platform along their conveying direction.

6. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The diversion unit includes several steering devices and several diversion lines. The several steering devices are connected in series through the diversion lines. The output line is connected to one of the steering devices, and each steering device is connected to at least one output line.

7. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The bottom of the output lifting platform is equipped with a first magnetic switch, which is triggered when the output lifting platform is lowered to the lowest position. A second magnetic switch is provided at the bottom of the input lifting platform. When the input lifting platform is lowered to the lowest position, the second magnetic switch is triggered. The first magnetic switch and the second magnetic switch are communicatively connected to the control host.

8. The intelligent ceramic warehousing system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor is a through-beam photoelectric sensor.

9. A ceramic intelligent unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor also includes a fourth sensor, which is disposed on the input platform. The detection position of the fourth sensor is higher than the bracket on the input platform. The fourth sensor is used to detect whether there is ceramic on the bracket.

10. A ceramic intelligent unloading system according to claim 1, characterized in that: Electric roller conveyors are used in the input line, the output line, and the input platform.

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