Flipper conveyor and sorting conveyor line

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of parcel sorting, especially a turn -plate formula conveyer and sorting conveying line, including turn -plate device and dolly, turn -plate device includes the supporting plate and parallel hinged in the both sides of supporting plate two sliding plates, the dolly is formed with two vertical extension installation slot interval, and the sliding plate passes through the corresponding installation slot and is connected with its sliding, and the width of installation slot along two sliding plate interval direction is greater than the width of sliding plate to form swing passage between both, its beneficial effect is that the turn -plate formula conveyer passes through integrated gravity drive, mechanical orientation and modularization structure, realizes both sides down package and efficient, energy -conserving sorting function while guaranteeing the stability of conveying. Its compact structure, reliable action, maintenance is simple, and turn -plate device relies on gravity sorting, and sorting process does not need to rely on external power element, greatly reduces the sorting cost.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of parcel sorting, and in particular to a flip-type conveyor and a sorting and transport line. Background Technology

[0002] Tilting conveyors are automated devices widely used in logistics sorting and warehousing transportation, primarily for parcel sorting and unloading operations. In existing technologies, tilting conveyors typically rely on external power components, such as motors, cylinders, or hydraulic cylinders, to drive the tilting mechanism and achieve parcel transport and unloading functions. These external power components use complex control systems to precisely control the tilting or raising / lowering of the tilting mechanism, thereby completing the sorting task.

[0003] Although existing technologies can achieve basic sorting functions, the following significant problems exist: Single-sided loading only: Existing single-panel transport aircraft can only sway in one direction to complete single-sided loading, which has certain limitations and cannot be adapted to double-sided loading scenarios.

[0004] Reliance on external power components leads to high costs: Existing tippler conveyors typically require motors, cylinders, and other power actuators, as well as corresponding power, air, or hydraulic systems. These components not only have high procurement costs but also increase the equipment's energy consumption and operating expenses. Especially in large-scale sorting systems, the cumulative cost of multiple power components is significant, resulting in a huge overall equipment investment.

[0005] Complex structure, difficult manufacturing and maintenance: Due to the introduction of external power and control systems, existing equipment often contains a large number of mechanical transmission parts and electrical components, making the overall structure complex. This complexity not only increases the difficulty of manufacturing and assembly, but also increases the failure rate, leading to frequent maintenance and repair work, extended equipment downtime, and affecting sorting efficiency.

[0006] Insufficient reliability and stability: The use of external power components and control systems makes the equipment prone to problems such as response delays, inconsistent actions, or jamming in high-speed, high-frequency sorting scenarios. For example, motors or cylinders may fail due to wear, insufficient lubrication, or environmental factors (such as dust and humidity), leading to sorting errors or package delays. In addition, the debugging and calibration of complex systems require specialized technicians, increasing operating costs.

[0007] Low energy efficiency and poor environmental performance: External power components continuously consume electrical energy, resulting in low energy efficiency during long-term operation, which is inconsistent with the development trend of green logistics. Especially in situations where sorting tasks are discontinuous or the load varies greatly, the power components may be idling or in standby mode, causing energy waste. Summary of the Invention

[0008] (a) Technical problems to be solved In view of the above-mentioned shortcomings and deficiencies of the prior art, this utility model provides a flip-type conveyor and sorting conveyor line, which solves the technical problems of the existing flip-type conveyor, such as only being able to unload packages on one side, relying on external power components, high cost, complex structure, difficult manufacturing and maintenance, insufficient reliability and stability, low energy efficiency, and poor environmental performance.

[0009] (II) Technical Solution To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include: In a first aspect, this utility model provides a flip-type transport machine, including a flip-type device and a trolley; the flip-type device includes a pallet and two sliding plates that are parallel to each other and hinged to both sides of the pallet; the trolley has two vertically extending mounting slots formed at intervals, the sliding plates pass through the corresponding mounting slots and slide to them, and the width of the mounting slot along the interval direction of the two sliding plates is greater than the width of the sliding plates so as to form a swing channel between them. The sliding plate can switch between a high position and a low position relative to the mounting slot, so that the flipping device can enter the conveying state and the unloading state; In the conveying state, the two slides are parallel and vertical, both slides are in a high position, and the pallet is horizontal; in the unloading state, one slide is lowered to a low position by gravity, while the other slide remains in a high position, and one of the two slides is vertical, while the lower end of the other is tilted outward to complete gravity sorting. It also includes a connecting component disposed between the corresponding slide plate and the mounting slot, which is suitable for guiding and restricting the sliding state of the slide plate in the mounting slot. The connecting component forms a sliding channel that cooperates with the sliding of the slide plate, through which the slide plate passes.

[0010] In one technical solution of this utility model, the lower slide plate remains vertical, while the lower end of the higher slide plate tilts outward.

[0011] In one technical solution of this utility model, in the lowered state, the lower end of the skateboard in the lower position tilts outward, while the skateboard in the higher position remains vertical.

[0012] In one technical solution of this utility model, the connecting component includes an inner guide and an outer guide arranged parallel to each other at intervals along the width direction of the mounting groove, and the two form a sliding channel that is slidably connected to the corresponding slide plate.

[0013] In one technical solution of this utility model, the inner guide component includes an inner guide wheel, and the outer guide component includes an outer guide wheel. Both the inner guide wheel and the outer guide wheel are rotatably connected in the mounting groove.

[0014] In one technical solution of this utility model, there are multiple outer guide wheels that are vertically spaced apart, and the inner outer tangent surfaces of all the outer guide wheels are the same plane; in the conveying state, the outer guide wheels are all in contact with the outer side wall of the slide plate.

[0015] In one technical solution of this utility model, the skateboard also has a vertically extending sub-guide portion, and the inner guide and / or outer guide has a circumferentially distributed mother guide portion. The corresponding sub-guide portion cooperates with the corresponding mother guide portion to limit the sliding trajectory of the skateboard.

[0016] In one technical solution of this utility model, a locking device is also included. The locking device is connected to the outer wall of the mounting groove and is suitable for selectively locking the corresponding slide in a high position. The locking device consists of two sets corresponding to the two slides.

[0017] In one technical solution of this utility model, the locking device includes a swing plate hinged to the outer wall of the corresponding mounting groove, one end of the swing plate is fixedly connected to a locking pin that passes through the side wall of the mounting groove; a locking hole is provided on the sliding plate, and when the locking pin is inserted into the corresponding locking hole, the vertical position of the corresponding sliding plate relative to the corresponding mounting groove is locked; the locking device also includes an elastic element, which stores force when the swing plate swings away from the locking hole, so as to provide elastic force to keep the locking device in a locked state.

[0018] Secondly, this utility model provides a sorting and transport line, including a line body and multiple flip-type conveyors connected end to end as described in the above-mentioned technical solutions, wherein the flip-type conveyors run along the extension direction of the line body; it also includes a reset component, which is adapted to reset the flip-type device in the unloading state to the conveying state when the flip-type conveyor runs along the line body.

[0019] In one technical solution of this utility model, the reset component includes a ramp extending along the length direction of the line, with the downstream end of the ramp inclined upward; when the flip-type conveyor runs along the line to the ramp, the lower end of the corresponding slide can climb up along the ramp, thereby resetting the flip-type device to the conveying state.

[0020] In one technical solution of this utility model, a control device, an identification device, and an unlocking device are interconnected. The identification device is located upstream of the sorting grid of the sorting transport line and is suitable for identifying each flip-board device before sorting. The unlocking device is suitable for selectively unlocking the corresponding locking device from locking the corresponding slide. The unlocking devices are distributed along the extension direction of the line and correspond to the sorting grid position of the sorting transport line. When the locking device moves with the trolley to the corresponding unlocking device, the unlocking device switches to the unlocked state to unlock the corresponding locking device from locking the corresponding slide.

[0021] (III) Beneficial Effects The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: In the conveying state, both slides are in a high position and maintain a parallel and vertical posture. At this time, the pallet is in a horizontal state, which can stably support the items to be transported and ensure that the materials will not shift or tip over during the conveying process, thus improving the overall safety and reliability of the operation. When unloading is required, gravity is used to cause the lower end of one slide to tilt outward and naturally descend to a low position, while the other slide remains in a high position. This asymmetrical posture change causes the pallet to tilt accordingly, thereby automatically unloading the items from the pallet by gravity, realizing a sorting function without power and with low energy consumption. It is especially suitable for the rapid sorting of lightweight or regularly shaped packages, and also allows the pallet to tilt to both sides, thus enabling unloading from both sides and improving its adaptability to various application scenarios.

[0022] The sliding channel not only effectively limits the lateral sway of the skateboard, preventing it from wobbling or derailing during movement, but also precisely guides the skateboard's lifting trajectory, ensuring smooth transitions between high and low positions. Simultaneously, the sliding fit design balances assembly tolerances with smooth operation, reducing manufacturing complexity and maintenance costs.

[0023] In summary, this tilting conveyor, by integrating gravity drive, mechanical guidance, and a modular structure, achieves both double-sided bag loading and efficient, energy-saving sorting functions while ensuring conveying stability. Its compact structure, reliable operation, and simple maintenance, coupled with gravity-based sorting, eliminate the need for external power components, significantly reducing sorting costs. The overall simple structure lowers manufacturing and maintenance costs, making it suitable for various scenarios such as logistics sorting centers, warehousing systems, and automated production lines, demonstrating promising engineering application prospects and significant potential for widespread adoption. Attached Figure Description

[0024] Figure 1 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the tilting conveyor of this utility model when it is in the conveying state; Figure 2 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the flip-type conveyor of this utility model when it is in the unpacking state; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the flip-type conveyor and the conveyor line of this utility model; Figure 4 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the tilting conveyor of this utility model in the conveying state; Figure 5 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the flip-type conveyor of this utility model in the unpacking state; Figure 6 This is the third schematic diagram of the structure of the flip-type conveyor of this utility model when it is in the unpacking state; Figure 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the connecting component of this utility model; Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the pallet of this utility model; Figure 9 This is a structural schematic diagram of the trolley, locking device, unlocking device, mounting groove, and sliding plate of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a structural schematic diagram of the trolley, locking device, mounting groove, and sliding plate of this utility model; Figure 11 This is a schematic diagram of the locking device of this utility model; Figure 12 This is one of the structural schematic diagrams of the sliding plate and resetting component of this utility model; Figure 13 This is the second structural schematic diagram of the sliding plate and resetting component of this utility model; Figure 14 This is a system block diagram of the control device, identification device, and unlocking device of this utility model.

[0025] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures 10. Line body; 100. Flip-over device; 110. Pallet; 120. Skateboard; 121. Sub-guide section; 200. Car; 300. Locking device; 310. Swing plate; 320. Locking pin; 400. Mounting slot; 500. Connecting assembly; 510. Inner guide component; 520. Outer guide component; 530. Female guide part; 600. Reset component; 700. Control device; 800. Identification device; 900. Unlocking device. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To better explain and facilitate understanding of this utility model, the following description is provided in conjunction with the appendix. Figures 1-14 This invention will be described in detail through specific embodiments. Wherein, directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" mentioned herein are used in a specific manner. Figure 1 The orientation is used as a reference, and "inside" is Figure 4 The side closest to the center line, "outer" is Figure 4 The side furthest from the midline, "width" refers to Figure 4 The left and right directions in the middle.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] Reference Figures 1-14This utility model provides a flip-type conveyor, including a flip-type device 100 and a trolley 200. The flip-type device 100 includes a pallet 110 and two sliding plates 120 that are parallel to each other on both sides of the pallet 110. Two vertically extending mounting grooves 400 are formed at intervals on the trolley 200. The sliding plates 120 pass through the corresponding mounting grooves 400 and are slidably connected to them. The width of the mounting grooves 400 along the interval direction between the two sliding plates 120 is greater than the width of the sliding plates 120 to form a swing channel between them. The sliding plates 120 can switch between a high position and a low position relative to the mounting grooves 400, so that the flip-type device 100 can enter a conveying state and a packing state. In the conveying state, the two sliding plates... The plates 120 are parallel and vertical, both of the slide plates 120 are in a high position, and the pallet 110 is horizontal. In the unpacked state, one slide plate 120 is lowered to a low position by gravity, while the other slide plate 120 remains in a high position. One of the two slide plates 120 is vertical, and the lower end of the other is tilted outward to complete gravity sorting. It also includes a connecting component 500 disposed between the corresponding slide plate 120 and the mounting groove 400, which is suitable for guiding and restricting the sliding state of the slide plate 120 in the mounting groove 400. The connecting component 500 includes an inner guide member 510 and an outer guide member 520 arranged parallel to each other at intervals along the width direction of the mounting groove 400, and the two form a sliding channel that is slidably connected to the corresponding slide plate 120.

[0029] In this embodiment, the existence of the swing margin provides necessary space for the slide plate 120 to slide up and down and adjust its posture in the groove, which not only ensures the smoothness of movement, but also avoids the occurrence of jamming.

[0030] In the conveying state, both slide plates 120 are in a high position, maintaining a parallel and vertical posture. At this time, the pallet 110 is horizontal, stably supporting the items to be transported and ensuring that the materials do not shift or tip over during transport, thus improving the overall safety and reliability of the operation. When unloading is required, gravity causes one slide plate 120 to descend to a lower position, while the other slide plate 120 remains stationary at a higher position. This asymmetrical posture change causes the pallet 110 to tilt accordingly, allowing items to be automatically unloaded from the pallet 110 by gravity. This achieves a power-free, low-energy sorting function, particularly suitable for the rapid sorting of lightweight or regularly shaped packages. It also allows the pallet 110 to tilt to both sides, enabling unloading from both sides and improving its adaptability to various application scenarios.

[0031] The connecting component 500 is disposed between the slide plate 120 and the mounting groove 400. The inner guide 510 and the outer guide 520 are arranged parallel to each other along the width of the mounting groove 400, forming a sliding channel that slides into the slide plate 120. This not only effectively limits the lateral sway of the slide plate 120, preventing it from wobbling or derailing during movement, but also precisely guides the lifting trajectory of the slide plate 120, ensuring smooth switching between high and low positions. Simultaneously, the sliding fit design balances assembly tolerances and operational smoothness, reducing manufacturing difficulty and maintenance costs.

[0032] In summary, this tilting conveyor, by integrating gravity drive, mechanical guidance, and a modular structure, achieves both double-sided bag loading and efficient, energy-saving sorting functions while ensuring conveying stability. Its compact structure, reliable operation, and simple maintenance, coupled with the fact that the tilting device relies entirely on gravity for sorting without the need for external power components, significantly reduces sorting costs. The overall simple structure of the device lowers manufacturing and maintenance costs, making it suitable for various scenarios such as logistics sorting centers, warehousing systems, and automated production lines, demonstrating promising engineering application prospects and significant potential for widespread adoption.

[0033] In the lower position, the skateboard 120 exhibits two tilting states. First, the lower skateboard 120 remains vertical, while the lower end of the higher skateboard 120 tilts outwards. In other words, the higher skateboard 120 is locked, and the lower skateboard 120 can slide vertically. Figure 1 and Figure 2 The operating conditions.

[0034] Secondly, the lower end of the lower-positioned slide 120 tilts outward, while the higher-positioned slide 120 remains vertical. That is, the higher-positioned slide 120 is locked, and the lower-positioned slide 120 can slide vertically. At this time, the corresponding... Figure 1 and Figure 3 The operating conditions.

[0035] Both tilting methods can meet the requirements of the packer. In the first method, the sliding plate 120 remains vertical, which helps to improve the stability of its cooperation with the connecting component 500.

[0036] In the second form, the sliding plate 120 will have a sway, which concentrates the movement on one part, making it easier for the high-position sliding plate 120 to lock.

[0037] Both implementation methods have their advantages and disadvantages, and relevant staff can choose flexibly.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] Reference Figures 1-14In addition to possessing all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, the embodiments of this utility model further possess the following technical solutions: The inner guide 510 includes an inner guide wheel, and the outer guide 520 includes an outer guide wheel. Both the inner guide wheel and the outer guide wheel are rotatably connected within the mounting groove 400.

[0040] In this embodiment, the inner guide 510 and the outer guide 520 are further specified as inner guide wheels and outer guide wheels, and are rotatably connected inside the mounting groove 400, which significantly optimizes the motion performance of the slide plate 120 during lifting and posture switching.

[0041] Because the inner and outer guide wheels are respectively located on the inner and outer sides of the slide plate 120 and make rolling contact with the surface of the slide plate 120, they together form a dynamic rolling support system. This effectively transforms the original sliding friction into rolling friction, significantly reducing the resistance of the slide plate 120 when moving up and down within the mounting groove 400. This not only makes it easier for the slide plate 120 to smoothly switch from a high position to a low position under the action of gravity, but also reduces wear and energy consumption during movement, extending the service life of the equipment.

[0042] Example 3

[0043] Reference Figures 1-14 In addition to possessing all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, the embodiments of this utility model further possess the following technical solutions: There are multiple outer guide wheels that are vertically spaced apart, and the inner outer tangent surfaces of all the outer guide wheels are the same plane; in the conveying state, the outer guide wheels are all in contact with the outer side wall of the slide plate 120.

[0044] In this embodiment, multiple outer guide wheels can prevent local deformation or skew caused by concentrated force at a single point. When the slide plate 120 maintains a vertical posture, its entire outer side wall can be tightly fitted with the inner outer tangential surface of all the outer guide wheels, forming a stable contact strip extending in the vertical direction. This multi-point coplanar fit not only effectively restricts the degree of freedom of the slide plate 120 in the lateral direction, preventing it from shaking due to vibration or inertia during transportation, but also ensures that the pallet 110 always remains in a horizontal state, thereby ensuring the smooth transport of the carried items.

[0045] Meanwhile, since the inner outer tangent surfaces of all the outer guide wheels are located on the same plane, the skateboard 120 can always maintain good contact with at least some of the outer guide wheels during the switching between lifting and tilting, even if the angle changes, thus avoiding instantaneous disengagement or impact jumping. This makes it easier for the skateboard 120 to achieve a smooth transition from a high position to a low position under gravity drive, improving the response speed and reliability of the packing action.

[0046] Example 4: Reference Figures 1-14In addition to possessing all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, the embodiments of this utility model further possess the following technical solutions: The slide plate 120 also has a vertically extending sub-guide portion 121, and the inner guide member 510 and / or the outer guide member 520 have circumferentially distributed mother guide portions 530. The corresponding sub-guide portion 121 cooperates with the corresponding mother guide portion 530 to limit the sliding trajectory of the slide plate 120.

[0047] In this embodiment, the interlocking guiding relationship between the sub-guide portion 121 and the mother guide portion 530 significantly enhances the constraint on the movement trajectory of the slide plate 120. The sub-guide portion 121 is continuously arranged along the height direction of the slide plate 120, ensuring that it remains in an effective guiding state throughout the entire lifting stroke; while the mother guide portion 530 is arranged circumferentially around the inner guide wheel and / or the outer guide wheel, forming a limiting channel with a clear geometric boundary. When the slide plate 120 moves up and down or tilts and flips within the mounting groove 400, the sub-guide portion 121 is restricted to sliding within the annular space formed by the mother guide portion 530, thereby effectively suppressing its degrees of freedom in the front-back, left-right, and right directions, and avoiding unexpected movements such as swaying, tilting, or twisting.

[0048] Through the coordinated action of the sub-guide section 121 and the mother guide section 530, the movement path of the slide plate 120 is strictly limited within the design-allowed range, which not only ensures the smoothness and repeatability of the flipping action, but also improves the sorting accuracy and system reliability.

[0049] Specifically, the sub-guide portion 121 can be configured as a groove, and the female guide portion 530 can be configured as a matching convex ring, with convex rings provided on both the inner guide wheel and the outer guide wheel.

[0050] Example 5

[0051] Reference Figures 1-14 In addition to possessing all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, the embodiments of this utility model further possess the following technical solutions: It also includes a locking device 300, which is connected to the outer wall of the mounting groove 400 and is suitable for selectively locking the corresponding slide plate 120 in a high position.

[0052] The locking device 300 includes a swing plate 310 hinged to the side wall of the mounting groove 400, one end of which is fixedly connected to a locking pin 320 passing through the side wall of the mounting groove 400; a locking hole is provided on the sliding plate 120, and when the locking pin 320 is inserted into the corresponding locking hole, the vertical position of the corresponding sliding plate 120 relative to the corresponding mounting groove 400 is locked. The locking device 300 also includes an elastic element, which stores force when the swing plate 310 swings away from the locking hole to provide a spring force that keeps the locking device 300 in a locked state.

[0053] In this embodiment, the locking device 300 further enhances the operational safety and attitude stability of the flapper transporter during transport.

[0054] The locking device 300 is fixed to the outer wall of the mounting groove 400. When the slide plate 120 is raised to the high position and in the conveying state, the locking pin 320 is automatically inserted into the corresponding locking hole of the slide plate 120 under the action of the elastic element, thereby rigidly restricting the displacement of the slide plate 120 in the vertical direction, preventing it from falling prematurely due to vibration, impact or accidental force, and ensuring that the pallet 110 always maintains a horizontal bearing state.

[0055] Specifically, the swing plate 310 achieves flexible swinging through a hinge. Its movement is triggered and controlled by the unlocking device 900. When it is necessary to release the slide plate 120 to enter the unloading state, the unlocking device 900 pushes the swing plate 310 to swing outward against the resistance of the elastic element, causing the locking pin 320 to disengage from the lock hole. Once the unloading action is completed and the conveying state needs to be restored, after the slide plate 120 returns to its high position, the elastic element drives the swing plate 310 to reset, causing the locking pin 320 to re-engage into the lock hole, achieving automatic locking. This design is not only simple and reliable, but also maintains the locked state without continuous external energy input, possessing inherent safety characteristics. The head end of the locking pin 320 can be equipped with a ball or roller, and is tapered to improve its smoothness when engaging with the slide plate 120.

[0056] Furthermore, the locking hole and locking pin 320 are designed with a plug-in fit, ensuring positioning accuracy while also accommodating assembly tolerance and wear compensation during long-term use. The entire locking device 300 is integrated into the outer wall of the mounting groove 400, without occupying internal sliding space or affecting the normal movement of the slide plate 120 and the guide wheel system, achieving a balance between enhanced functionality and structural compactness.

[0057] Example 6

[0058] Reference Figures 1-14 In addition to possessing all the technical solutions of the above embodiments, the embodiments of this utility model further possess the following technical solutions: It also includes a buffer for impact force between the buffer tray 110 and the trolley 200 when the package is unloaded, the buffer being fixedly connected to the tray 110 and / or the trolley 200.

[0059] In this embodiment, a buffer is used to effectively absorb and mitigate the dynamic load generated by sudden contact or impact between the pallet 110 and the trolley 200 when in the unloaded state. The buffer can be fixedly connected to the lower surface of the pallet 110, the upper structure of the trolley 200, or both. Its installation position usually corresponds to the area where the pallet 110 is most likely to collide or contact with the trolley 200 after tilting into place, such as the bottom surface of the pallet 110 near the lower sliding plate 120, or on the support beam on the corresponding side of the trolley 200.

[0060] Without cushioning measures, such rigid impacts not only generate significant noise but can also cause structural fatigue, loose connections, and even component damage, with the impact being even more pronounced in high-frequency sorting operations. The presence of a buffer, however, allows the pallet 110 to absorb impact energy through elastic deformation just before it touches the bottom, significantly reducing the peak instantaneous impact force and ensuring the pallet 110 lands smoothly.

[0061] The buffer components used can be rubber pads, polyurethane blocks, spring assemblies, etc., and the specific form is selected according to the actual working conditions and the requirements for buffer strength, rebound characteristics and service life. For example, in light-load, low-frequency scenarios, simple elastic material pads can meet the requirements; while in heavy-load or high-speed sorting systems, composite buffer structures can be used to take into account both energy absorption and recovery performance.

[0062] The cushioning design not only protects the structural integrity of the pallet 110 and the trolley 200, extending the overall service life of the machine, but also improves the stability of the package descent process, preventing packages from bouncing, shifting, or even jamming due to severe vibration of the pallet 110, thus ensuring sorting accuracy and process continuity. This improvement did not introduce any additional power or control unit, and is compatible with the original passive, weight-driven working logic, achieving a significant performance improvement with only a minimal structural increment.

[0063] Example 7

[0064] Figures 1-14 In addition to providing a sorting and transport line, the present invention includes a flip-type conveyor as described in any of the above embodiments, comprising a line body 10 and a plurality of flip-type conveyors connected end to end as described in any of the above embodiments, wherein the flip-type conveyors run along the extension direction of the line body 10; it also includes a reset member 600, which is adapted to reset the flip-type device 100 in the unpacking state to the conveying state when the flip-type conveyor runs along the line body 10; the reset member 600 includes a ramp extending along the length direction of the line body 10, the downstream end of the ramp being inclined upward; when the flip-type conveyor runs along the line body 10 to the ramp, the lower end of the corresponding slide plate 120 can climb along the ramp, thereby resetting the flip-type device 100 to the conveying state.

[0065] In this embodiment, each flip-type conveyor operates synchronously with the production line 10, carrying packages during transport and switching to the unloading state at designated sorting points via its own structure, achieving automatic sorting without power and driven by gravity. To ensure that the equipment can automatically return to the initial conveying state after completing one unloading action to continue participating in subsequent cycle operations, the system is specially equipped with a reset component 600.

[0066] The core structure of the reset component 600 is a ramp extending along the length of the conveyor belt 10. Multiple flip-type conveyors can sequentially reset along the same ramp. The downstream end, i.e., the end of the transport direction, slopes upwards, forming a gently rising incline. When a flip-type conveyor in the unloading state moves along the conveyor belt 10 to this ramp area, the lower end of the slide plate 120, which has already slid down to the second position, contacts the ramp and, guided by it, climbs upwards along the incline. As the slide plate 120 is gradually lifted by the ramp, its vertical position within the mounting groove 400 rises accordingly, eventually reaching the high position again. During this process, the pallet 110 returns to a horizontal position as the height difference between the two slide plates 120 gradually decreases. The entire flip-type device 100 thus automatically resets to the conveying state, preparing for the next round of package support.

[0067] This reset mechanism relies entirely on the continuous movement of the equipment on the line body 10 and the geometric guidance of the ramp, eliminating the need for additional active control components such as motors, cylinders, or sensors. The inclination angle of the ramp is rationally designed to ensure that the slide plate 120 can reliably climb and complete the reset, while avoiding excessive running resistance or increased impact due to an overly steep slope. Furthermore, since the reset action occurs in the non-sorting section, it does not affect the normal operating cycle on the main conveyor path, achieving effective spatial and temporal decoupling of sorting and reset functions.

[0068] It also includes a control device 700, an identification device 800, and an unlocking device 900 that are interconnected. The unlocking device 900 is set at the grid position of the line body 10, and corresponds one-to-one with the number and position of the grid. The identification device 800 is located upstream of the sorting grid of the sorting transport line and is suitable for identifying each flipping device 100 before sorting. The control device 700 can receive the identification information from the identification device 800 and control the corresponding unlocking device 900 to unlock the corresponding slide plate 120, thereby enabling the flipping device 100 to switch from the conveying state to the unloading state to complete the unloading.

[0069] In this embodiment, a distributed precision sorting triggering system is formed by interconnected control device 700, identification device 800, and unlocking device 900. The unlocking device 900 is not integrated into the flip-type conveyor but is fixedly installed on the sorting line 10, corresponding one-to-one with the number and location of each sorting slot. Each unlocking device 900 is precisely installed at a specific station in front of the corresponding slot and only activates when the flip-type device 100 moves to that slot.

[0070] Identification devices 800 are positioned upstream of all sorting slots. Before the flip-type conveyor carries packages into the sorting section, they can pre-read the identification of each flip-type device 100, such as RFID tags, barcodes, or visual features, and match them with the target slot information. The identification results are transmitted to the control device 700 in real time, which then predicts which slot the flip-type device 100 should unload the package at. When the flip-type device 100 moves with the conveyor belt 10 to the unlocking device 900 corresponding to the target slot, the control device 700 immediately activates the unlocking device 900 at that location.

[0071] The unlocking device 900 is distributed along the extension direction of the line body 10 and corresponds to the sorting grid position of the sorting transport line; when the locking device 300 moves with the trolley 200 to the corresponding unlocking device 900, the unlocking device 900 switches to the unlocking state to release the corresponding locking device 300 from locking the corresponding slide plate 120.

[0072] The unlocking device 900 can take the form of an electromagnetic push rod, a pneumatic pin, or a mechanical fork. Its actuating end can briefly apply pressure to the swing plate 310. For example, when the unlocking device 900 is a pneumatic pin, the actuating end is the head end of the pin.

[0073] When the trolley 200200 runs along the line 10 to the position of the unlocking device 900, if the actuating end of the unlocking device 900 extends toward the locking device 300300, the swing plate 310 can swing elastically by colliding with the operating part, thereby releasing the lock on the corresponding upright plate 120. The whole process is simple and efficient.

[0074] Once the lock is released, the corresponding slide plate 120 slides down the mounting groove 400 under the action of the pallet 110 and the weight of the package, causing the pallet 110 to tilt to the designated side, and the package slides into the lower compartment, completing the sorting. After sorting, the flipping device 100 continues to move forward, and is automatically restored to the conveying state by the ramp.

[0075] This technical solution fixes the unlocking device 900 to the line body 10 instead of the moving conveyor, greatly simplifying the structure of the flip-type conveyor. It avoids laying wires, air pipes or complex drive mechanisms on moving parts, improving equipment reliability and reducing maintenance difficulty. Since each compartment is equipped with an independent unlocking device 900, the system can achieve multi-point concurrent sorting without interference between compartments, improving the overall sorting throughput. Furthermore, the unlocking action is triggered only when the flip device 100 is precisely aligned, with a short time window and high positioning accuracy, effectively preventing misoperation or premature release.

[0076] In summary, this solution maintains the core advantages of the passive unloading mechanism 100 while achieving high precision, high reliability, and high scalability in sorting control. The entire system has a clear structure and rigorous logic, making it suitable for standardized batch deployment as well as allowing for flexible adjustments to the number of compartments based on actual sorting needs. It provides modern logistics centers with a highly efficient sorting and transportation solution that combines intelligence with engineering practicality.

[0077] The bottom of the skateboard 120 can be made curved, or additional casters or ball bearings can be added to improve its smoothness when used with the ramp, reduce friction and noise, and improve reset efficiency.

[0078] It can be understood that, except for conflicting parts, the above embodiments 1-7 can be freely combined to form other embodiments of this utility model.

[0079] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0080] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; 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; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0081] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "beneath" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0082] The term "comprising" or any other similar term is intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, article, or apparatus / device that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to those processes, articles, or apparatus / devices.

[0083] The technical solution of this utility model has been described in conjunction with the preferred embodiments shown in the accompanying drawings. However, it will be readily understood by those skilled in the art that the protection scope of this utility model is obviously not limited to these specific embodiments. Without departing from the principle of this utility model, those skilled in the art can make equivalent changes or substitutions to the relevant technical features, and the technical solutions after these changes or substitutions will all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A flip-type conveyor, characterized in that, It includes a flip-board device (100) and a trolley (200); the flip-board device (100) includes a support plate (110) and two sliding plates (120) that are hinged to both sides of the support plate (110); the trolley (200) has two vertically extending mounting slots (400) spaced apart, the sliding plates (120) pass through the corresponding mounting slots (400) and slide to them, and the width of the mounting slots (400) along the spacing direction of the two sliding plates (120) is greater than the width of the sliding plates (120) to form a swing channel between them; The slide plate (120) can switch between a high position and a low position relative to the mounting slot (400) so that the flip-board device (100) can enter the conveying state and the unloading state; In the conveying state, the two slides (120) are parallel and vertical, both slides (120) are in a high position, and the pallet (110) is horizontal; in the unloading state, one slide (120) is lowered to a low position by gravity, the other slide (120) remains in a high position, and one of the two slides (120) is vertical, while the lower end of the other is tilted outward to complete gravity sorting; It also includes a connecting component (500) disposed between the corresponding slide plate (120) and the mounting groove (400), which is suitable for guiding and restricting the sliding state of the slide plate (120) within the mounting groove (400). The connecting component (500) forms a sliding channel that slides with the slide plate (120), through which the slide plate (120) passes.

2. The tipper conveyor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the lower position, the skateboard (120) in the lower position remains vertical, while the lower end of the skateboard (120) in the higher position tilts outward.

3. The tipper conveyor as described in claim 1, characterized in that, In the lower position, the lower end of the skateboard (120) in the lower position tilts outward, while the skateboard (120) in the higher position remains vertical.

4. The tippler conveyor as described in claim 2 or 3, characterized in that, The connecting assembly (500) includes an inner guide (510) and an outer guide (520) arranged parallel to each other along the width direction of the mounting groove (400), and the two form a sliding channel that is slidably connected to the corresponding slide plate (120).

5. The tipper conveyor as described in claim 4, characterized in that, The inner guide (510) includes an inner guide wheel, and the outer guide (520) includes an outer guide wheel. Both the inner guide wheel and the outer guide wheel are rotatably connected in the mounting groove (400).

6. The tilting conveyor as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The outer guide wheels are multiple vertically spaced, and the inner outer tangent surfaces of all the outer guide wheels are the same plane; In the conveying state, the outer guide wheels are all in contact with the outer side wall of the slide plate (120).

7. The tipper conveyor as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The skateboard (120) also has vertically extending sub-guides (121), and the inner guide (510) and / or the outer guide (520) have circumferentially distributed mother guides (530). The corresponding sub-guides (121) cooperate with the corresponding mother guides (530) to limit the sliding trajectory of the skateboard (120).

8. The tipper conveyor as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a locking device (300) connected to the outer wall of the mounting groove (400) and adapted to selectively lock the corresponding slide plate (120) in a high position; The locking device (300) consists of two sets corresponding to the two slides (120); The locking device (300) includes a swing plate (310) hinged to the outer wall of the corresponding mounting groove (400), and a locking pin (320) passing through the side wall of the mounting groove (400) is fixedly connected to one end of the swing plate (310). A locking hole is provided on the slide plate (120). When the locking pin (320) is inserted into the corresponding locking hole, the vertical position of the corresponding slide plate (120) relative to the corresponding mounting groove (400) is locked. The locking device (300) also includes an elastic element that stores force when the swing plate (310) swings away from the keyhole to provide a spring force that keeps the locking device (300) locked.

9. A sorting and transport line, characterized in that, The system includes a line (10) and a plurality of flapper conveyors connected end to end as described in any one of claims 1-8, wherein the flapper conveyors run along the extension direction of the line (10); It also includes a reset component (600), which is adapted to reset the flip device (100) in the unpacking state to the conveying state when the flip conveyor is running along the line (10); The reset member (600) includes a slope extending along the length of the line body (10), with the downstream end of the slope inclined upward; When the flip-type conveyor runs along the line (10) to the ramp, the lower end of the corresponding slide plate (120) can climb up the ramp, thereby resetting the flip-type device (100) to the conveying state.

10. The sorting and transport line as claimed in claim 9, characterized in that, It also includes interconnected control devices (700), identification devices (800) and unlocking devices (900). The identification device (800) is located upstream of the sorting grid of the sorting transport line and is adapted to identify each flip device (100) before sorting. The unlocking device (900) is adapted to selectively release the locking device (300) of the corresponding slide plate (120); The unlocking device (900) is distributed along the extension direction of the line body (10) and corresponds to the sorting grid position of the sorting transport line; When the locking device (300) moves with the trolley (200) to the corresponding unlocking device (900), the unlocking device (900) switches to the unlocked state to release the locking device (300) from locking the corresponding skateboard (120).

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