Double-lead-in section for a cartridge table

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting technology discloses double guide section supplies package table, double guide section supplies package table along package conveying direction includes double package guide section, confluent conveyer, accumulation and deposit conveyer and acceleration conveyer in proper order, the double package guide section includes first piece input section and second piece input section. Compared with the prior art supplies package table, in the double guide section supplies package table, first piece input section and second piece input section can work simultaneously, can increase the package input quantity per unit time, thereby can cope with the explosive package quantity in peak period, moreover can avoid single piece input section overload or idle, realize efficient resource utilization, in addition, when single piece input section fails or needs maintenance, another can normally run, thereby can improve the persistence of supplies package system, through V shape layout reasonable arrangement first piece input section, second piece input section and supporting equipment, under the condition that does not increase the floor area greatly can promote supplies package table processing capacity.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics sorting technology, and in particular to a dual-inlet section package feeding station. Background Technology

[0002] With the rapid development of e-commerce and the express delivery industry, the number of packages that express sorting centers need to handle daily is increasing exponentially. While traditional single-inlet cross-belt parcel feeders are stable and reliable, they show significant limitations in high-volume sorting scenarios. For example, single-inlet parcel feeders have a processing speed limit, making it difficult to cope with the surge in parcel volume during peak hours. This leads to the feeders operating beyond capacity during peak periods and potentially remaining idle during off-peak periods, failing to flexibly adapt to fluctuations in business volume. Moreover, if a single-inlet parcel feeder malfunctions or requires maintenance, the entire parcel feeding process will be interrupted, affecting overall sorting efficiency.

[0003] Expanding the capacity of the packing station is difficult and costly. For example, adding a single inlet packing station requires replanning the existing sorting area, which significantly increases the floor space and reduces the utilization rate of the space (such as the dual packing machine structure disclosed in Chinese patent document CN213762884U). Utility Model Content

[0004] The present invention provides a dual-inlet section parcel feeder, which aims to solve the problem that the existing single-inlet section parcel feeder has an upper limit on processing speed and is difficult to cope with the surge in parcel volume during peak hours, and at the same time solves the problem that the existing dual-inlet section parcel feeder has a large footprint.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the solution provided by this utility model is as follows: A dual-inlet section parcel feeding station includes, in sequence along the parcel conveying direction, a parcel inlet section, an accumulation conveyor, and an acceleration conveyor; it also includes a merging conveyor; the parcel inlet section is a dual parcel inlet section, including a first loading input section and a second loading input section; The first upper component input segment and the second upper component input segment are arranged in a V-shape, and the input ends of the first upper component input segment and the second upper component input segment are separated from each other, while the output ends of the first upper component input segment and the second upper component input segment are close to each other. The output end of the merging conveyor is connected to the input end of the accumulating conveyor, and the input end of the merging conveyor is simultaneously connected to the output end of the first loading input section and the output end of the second loading input section.

[0006] Optionally, both the first loading input section and the second loading input section include a frame and a weighing and sorting trolley mounted on the frame.

[0007] Optionally, the merging conveyor includes two merging conveying mechanisms arranged in a V-shape; each merging conveying mechanism includes a support frame, a drive roller rotatably mounted on the support frame, multiple driven rollers rotatably mounted on the support frame, multiple conveyor belts respectively wound around the drive roller and the driven roller, and a drive mechanism connected to the drive roller; the support frame is mounted on the machine frame.

[0008] Optionally, the conveying length of the conveyor belt increases sequentially from the outside to the inside of the support frame.

[0009] Optionally, a mounting base is fixed on the frame; the drive mechanism is fixed on the mounting base, and the drive mechanism is located inside the frame; The outer side of the mounting base is provided with a transmission mechanism that is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism. The transmission mechanism is connected to the drive roller, and a protective cover is fixed on the transmission mechanism. The protective cover is detachably connected to the frame.

[0010] Optionally, the support frame includes a first bracket, a second bracket, and a conveyor belt tray disposed on top of the first and second brackets; the drive roller is rotatably disposed on the first bracket; a plurality of mounting grooves are spaced apart along the length of the second bracket; and the driven roller is rotatably disposed within the mounting groove.

[0011] Optionally, the merging conveyor is provided with merging baffles on both sides; the merging baffles are inclined downward toward the merging conveyor.

[0012] Optionally, the merging baffle extends to the outside of the first loading input section and the outside of the second loading input section, and the merging baffle is fixedly mounted on the frame.

[0013] Optionally, a baffle is installed between the first upper component input section and the second upper component input section.

[0014] Optionally, a support plate is provided between the two confluence conveying mechanisms, and the two sides of the support plate extend downward with an arc.

[0015] Beneficial effects: This utility model provides a dual-inlet section package feeding station. By rationally arranging the first and second loading input sections for package loading, the input ends of the first and second loading input sections are separated from each other to receive packages, and the output ends are close to the input end of the merging conveyor. Thus, the merged packages are sequentially transported to the cross-belt sorting machine through the accumulation conveyor and the acceleration conveyor, realizing dual-channel package feeding and sorting on a single package feeding station.

[0016] Compared with existing parcel feeding stations, the dual-inlet parcel feeding station provided by this utility model allows the first and second loading input sections to work simultaneously, increasing the parcel input volume per unit time and enabling it to cope with surges in parcel volume during peak periods. Furthermore, it avoids overloading or idleness of a single loading input section used for parcel loading, achieving more efficient resource utilization. In addition, when one loading input section malfunctions or requires maintenance, the other loading input section can still operate normally, improving the continuity of the parcel feeding system. By rationally arranging the first and second loading input sections and their supporting equipment in a V-shaped layout, the processing capacity of the parcel feeding station can be improved without significantly increasing the floor space. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the dual-inlet section package feeding platform provided by this utility model.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the dual-inlet section packaging platform provided by this utility model.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of the dual-inlet section package feeding station provided by this utility model. Figure 1 .

[0020] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the dual-inlet section package feeding station provided by this utility model. Figure 2 .

[0021] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 Enlarged view of section A.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the merging conveyor.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a partial structural diagram of the merging conveyor mechanism. Figure 1 .

[0024] Figure 8 This is a partial structural diagram of the merging conveyor mechanism. Figure 2 .

[0025] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the dual-inlet section packing station provided by this utility model used in conjunction with a cross-belt sorting machine.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers: 1-Package import section; 1a-First loading input section; 1b-Second loading input section; 101-Rack; 102-Weighing and sorting trolley; 2-Accumulation conveyor; 3-Accelerating conveyor; 4-Merging conveyor; 40-Merging conveyor mechanism; 401-Support frame; 401a-First support; 401b-Second support; 401c-Conveyor belt pallet; 401d-Mounting groove; 402-Driven roller; 403-Driven roller; 404-Conveyor belt; 405-Drive mechanism; 406-Transmission mechanism; 4061-Driven pulley; 4062-Transmission belt; 4063-Driven pulley; 5-Protective cover; 6-Merging baffle; 7-Baffle; 8-Support plate; 9-Package; 10-Mounting base; 11-Cross belt sorter; 12-Dual inlet section package feeding station. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] It should be noted that all directional indicators (such as up, down, left, right, front, back, etc.) in the embodiments of this utility model are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of each component in a certain specific posture (as shown in the figure). If the specific posture changes, the directional indicator will also change accordingly.

[0029] It should also be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "attached to" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have an intervening component present. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have an intervening component present.

[0030] Furthermore, the use of terms such as "first" and "second" in this utility model is for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this utility model.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 9This utility model provides a dual-inlet section package feeding station 12, which is used in conjunction with a cross-belt sorter 11 to continuously and orderly supply packages 9 to the cross-belt sorter, ensuring that the cross-belt sorter has enough packages 9 for sorting operations. Specifically, the dual-inlet section package feeding station 12 includes, in sequence along the package 9 conveying direction, a package inlet section 1, a confluence conveyor 4, an accumulation conveyor 2, and an acceleration conveyor 3; The package inlet section 1 is a dual package inlet section, comprising a first loading input section 1a and a second loading input section 1b. The first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b are arranged in a V-shape, with the input ends of the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b separated from each other to receive packages 9 separately. The output ends of the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b are close to each other. The input end of the merging conveyor 4 is simultaneously connected to the output ends of the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b, thereby receiving and merging packages 9 from both channels (i.e., the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b). The output end of the merging conveyor 4 is connected to the input end of the accumulation conveyor 2, enabling the merged packages 9 to be sequentially conveyed to the accumulation conveyor 2 and the acceleration conveyor 3, ultimately completing the package supply.

[0032] Since the first loading input segment 1a and the second loading input segment 1b can work simultaneously, the number of packages 9 input per unit time can be increased; moreover, the tasks of the two package 9 import segments, the first loading input segment 1a and the second loading input segment 1b, can be dynamically allocated according to the real-time flow, avoiding overload or idleness of the first loading input segment 1a and the second loading input segment 1b, and achieving efficient resource utilization.

[0033] When one of the loading input sections for package 9 needs maintenance or malfunctions, the other loading input section can still operate normally, ensuring the continuity of the package supply system. Furthermore, the load handled by the package supply system can be distributed to the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b, thereby reducing equipment wear and tear on a single package 9 loading section, extending the service life of the equipment, and reducing the downtime risk of the entire package supply machine.

[0034] In addition, by rationally arranging the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b and their supporting equipment in a V-shaped layout, the processing capacity of the package feeding station can be improved without significantly increasing the floor space.

[0035] Specifically, both the accumulating conveyor 2 and the accelerating conveyor 3 can be belt conveyors driven by servo motors.

[0036] In an optional embodiment, both the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b include a frame 101 and a weighing and sorting trolley 102 mounted on the frame 101. The weighing and sorting trolley 102 is existing technology; it can be a cross-belt trolley with a dynamic weighing module, or a weighing device for a package feeder disclosed in CN218199052U, or a weighing trolley disclosed in CN 217120923U, etc. In this embodiment, the weighing and sorting trolley 102 can complete the weighing when the package 9 is introduced, eliminating the need for an additional independent weighing step, thereby reducing the processing flow and time of the package 9 and improving the feeding efficiency. Furthermore, the weighing data from the weighing and sorting trolley 102 can be linked with the sorting system in real time, providing accurate weight information for the subsequent cross-belt sorting machine 11, thereby optimizing the sorting path.

[0037] like Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the merging conveyor 4 includes two merging conveyor mechanisms 40 arranged in a V-shape. The V-shaped arrangement of the merging conveyor mechanisms 40 can achieve efficient merging of the dual-channel packages 9 within a limited space, avoiding space waste caused by unreasonable layout of the merging conveyor mechanisms 40 and improving site utilization.

[0038] like Figures 6 to 8 As shown, specifically, each of the merging conveyor mechanisms 40 includes a support frame 401, a drive roller 402 rotatably mounted on the support frame 401, multiple driven rollers 403 rotatably mounted on the support frame 401, multiple conveyor belts 404 respectively wound around the drive roller 402 and the driven rollers 403, and a drive mechanism 405 that is drively connected to the drive roller 402. In this embodiment, by setting multiple driven rollers 403 on the support frame 401, multiple conveyor belts 404 can be arranged side by side on the same merging conveyor mechanism 40. The design of multiple conveyor belts 404 can reduce the docking gap between the merging conveyor mechanism 40 and the preceding and following equipment, maintaining the smoothness of the package feeding process.

[0039] Specifically, the support frame 401 is mounted on the frame 101, which enables the confluence conveying mechanism 40 to form an integrated structure with the frame 101 of the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b. This improves the tightness of the connection between the components of the dual-inlet section feeding station 12, facilitates the overall installation, adjustment and maintenance of the feeding station, and helps to optimize the overall layout of the equipment. It can improve the space utilization rate without significantly increasing the floor area, and ensure the continuity and efficiency of the feeding process.

[0040] like Figure 2 and Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, in order to reduce the gap between the conveyor belt 404 and the accumulation conveyor 2 and maintain the smoothness of the package supply process, the conveying length of the conveyor belt 404 increases sequentially from the outside to the inside of the support frame 401.

[0041] like Figure 1 as well as Figures 4 to 8 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a mounting base 10 is fixed on the frame 101; the drive mechanism 405 can be a servo motor, which is fixed on the mounting base 10, and the drive mechanism 405 is located inside the frame 101, thereby making full use of the internal space of the frame 101, reducing the external space occupation, and providing space for the installation of the transmission mechanism 406. A transmission mechanism 406 is provided on the outer side of the mounting base 10 and is drively connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 405. The transmission mechanism 406 is drively connected to the drive roller 402, which can realize stable power transmission between the drive mechanism 405 and the drive roller 402, ensuring smooth operation of the conveyor belt 404 and improving the conveying stability of the package 9.

[0042] Specifically, the transmission mechanism 406 can be either a chain drive mechanism or a belt drive mechanism. As an example, when the transmission mechanism 406 is a belt drive mechanism, the transmission mechanism 406 includes a drive pulley 4061 that is drively connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism 405, a driven pulley 4063 that is coaxially arranged with the drive roller 402, and a transmission belt 4062 that is wound around both the drive pulley 4061 and the driven pulley 4063.

[0043] To isolate the transmission mechanism 406, a protective cover 5 is fixedly installed on the transmission mechanism 406. The protective cover 5 can prevent operators from accidentally touching the transmission mechanism 406, reducing the risk of injury. It can also prevent dust and debris from adhering to the transmission mechanism 406, thus reducing the risk of malfunction. The protective cover 5 is detachably connected to the frame 101, facilitating maintenance and repair of the transmission mechanism 406 or the drive mechanism 405.

[0044] like Figures 6 to 8As shown, in an optional embodiment, the support frame 401 includes a first bracket 401a, a second bracket 401b, and a conveyor belt support plate 401c disposed on top of the first bracket 401a and the second bracket 401b; the drive roller 402 is rotatably mounted on the first bracket 401a, which provides a stable mounting base for the drive roller 402. Multiple mounting grooves 401d are distributed at intervals along the length of the second bracket 401b, providing a precise and secure rotational mounting position for the driven roller 403, ensuring accurate installation and positioning of the drive roller 402 and the driven roller 403. While ensuring the operational stability of the conveyor belt 404, it also allows for the selection of conveyor belts 404 of different lengths, thereby reducing the mating gap between the conveyor belt 404 and the accumulating conveyor 2. The conveyor belt support plate 401c is installed on top of the first bracket 401a and the second bracket 401b, which can effectively support the conveyor belt 404 and prevent the conveyor belt 404 from sagging due to the weight of the belt 9, thus affecting the conveying effect.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, merging baffles 6 are provided on both sides of the merging conveyor 4; the merging baffles 6 are inclined downward toward the merging conveyor 4. The downward inclination of the merging baffles 6 toward the merging conveyor 4 can effectively guide and limit the flow of packages 9 from the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b, guiding the packages 9 to converge toward the central area of ​​the accumulation conveyor 2, preventing the packages 9 from shifting to the sides or falling off during the merging process, and ensuring that the packages 9 can be correctly conveyed to the accumulation conveyor 2 after merging through the merging conveyor 4.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, the merging baffle 6 extends to the outer side of the first loading input section 1a and the outer side of the second loading input section 1b. Thus, when the package 9 initially enters the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b, the merging baffle 6 guides the package 9, preventing it from falling to the ground and allowing it to be conveyed onto the merging conveyor 4. The merging baffle 6 is fixedly mounted on the frame 101, ensuring its stable installation and thus stably guiding the package 9, ensuring orderly merging of the package 9 and improving the stability of the supply.

[0047] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a baffle 7 is provided between the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b. The baffle 7 is fixedly mounted on the frame 101 and can separate the packages 9 on both sides of the baffle 7, preventing the packages 9 from interfering with or colliding with each other before being conveyed to the converging conveyor 4, thereby ensuring the independence and orderliness of the conveying of packages 9 on the first loading input section 1a and the second loading input section 1b.

[0048] like Figure 6 As shown, in an optional embodiment, a support plate 8 is provided between the two converging conveying mechanisms 40, and the two ends of the support plate 8 extend downwards with an arc. In this embodiment, the support plate 8 can provide transition support for the package 9 in the converging area, preventing the package 9 from getting stuck or falling due to gaps when it merges from the two converging conveying mechanisms 40 to the middle. The downward arcs at both ends of the support plate 8 allow the shapes of the two ends of the support plate 8 to match those of the driving roller 402 and the driven roller 403 below it, which can shorten the gaps between the two ends of the support plate 8 and the equipment before and after it, preventing the package 9 from getting stuck or damaged during the conveying process.

[0049] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and does not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent structural transformations made under the inventive concept of the present utility model using the contents of the present utility model specification and drawings, or direct / indirect applications in other related technical fields, are included within the patent protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A dual-inlet package feeding station, comprising, in sequence along the package conveying direction, a package inlet section (1), an accumulation conveyor (2), and an acceleration conveyor (3); characterized in that, It also includes a merging conveyor (4); the package inlet section (1) is a double package inlet section, including a first loading input section (1a) and a second loading input section (1b); the first loading input section (1a) and the second loading input section (1b) are arranged in a V-shape, and the input end of the first loading input section (1a) and the input end of the second loading input section (1b) are separated from each other, while the output end of the first loading input section (1a) and the output end of the second loading input section (1b) are close to each other; the output end of the merging conveyor (4) is connected to the input end of the accumulation conveyor (2), and the input end of the merging conveyor (4) is simultaneously connected to the output end of the first loading input section (1a) and the output end of the second loading input section (1b).

2. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first loading input section (1a) and the second loading input section (1b) both include a frame (101) and a weighing and sorting trolley (102) mounted on the frame (101).

3. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The merging conveyor (4) includes two merging conveying mechanisms (40) arranged in a V-shape; each merging conveying mechanism (40) includes a support frame (401), a drive roller (402) rotatably mounted on the support frame (401), multiple driven rollers (403) rotatably mounted on the support frame (401), multiple conveyor belts (404) respectively wound around the drive roller (402) and the driven roller (403), and a drive mechanism (405) connected to the drive roller (402) in a transmission. The support frame (401) is mounted on the frame (101).

4. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 3, characterized in that, The conveying length of the conveyor belt (404) increases sequentially from the outside to the inside of the support frame (401).

5. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 3, characterized in that, A mounting base (10) is fixed on the frame (101); the drive mechanism (405) is fixed on the mounting base (10) and the drive mechanism (405) is located on the inner side of the frame (101); a transmission mechanism (406) is provided on the outer side of the mounting base (10) and is connected to the output shaft of the drive mechanism (405); the transmission mechanism (406) is connected to the drive roller (402) and a protective cover (5) is fixed on the transmission mechanism (406); the protective cover (5) is detachably connected to the frame (101).

6. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 4, characterized in that, The support frame (401) includes a first support (401a), a second support (401b), and a conveyor belt pallet (401c) disposed on the top of the first support (401a) and the second support (401b); the driving roller (402) is rotatably disposed on the first support (401a); a plurality of mounting grooves (401d) are distributed at intervals along the length direction of the second support (401b); and the driven roller (403) is rotatably disposed in the mounting groove (401d).

7. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, The merging conveyor (4) is provided with merging baffles (6) on both sides; the merging baffles (6) are inclined downward toward the merging conveyor (4).

8. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 7, characterized in that, The merging baffle (6) extends to the outside of the first upper part input section (1a) and the outside of the second upper part input section (1b), and the merging baffle (6) is fixedly mounted on the frame (101).

9. The dual-inlet package feeding station according to claim 2, characterized in that, A baffle (7) is installed between the first upper part input section (1a) and the second upper part input section (1b).

10. The dual-inlet section package feeding station according to claim 3, characterized in that, A support plate (8) is provided between the two confluence conveying mechanisms (40), and the two sides of the support plate (8) extend downward with an arc.

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