A compact multi-line sorting chute device

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the field of cargo sorting technology, and particularly relates to a compact multi-line sorting chute device, including a support frame, on which a first transport platform and a second transport platform are fixedly installed, with the first transport platform located above the second transport platform. It also includes: two side frames, fixedly installed on both sides of the support frame, with several first inlet components bolted to the side frames; a first spiral segment component bolted to the end of each first inlet component; a middle transition component bolted to the first spiral segment component; a second spiral segment component bolted to the middle transition component; and a side inlet component bolted to the side of the second spiral segment component; and several straight chute components, respectively disposed on both sides of the support frame, with two second inlet components bolted to one side of each straight chute component, and two deceleration curtain components bolted to each straight chute component.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of cargo sorting technology, and in particular relates to a compact multi-line sorting chute device. Background Technology

[0002] Goods sorting is a core operation in the logistics process, which involves classifying and organizing mixed goods according to designated categories, destinations, or customers based on order requirements or transportation directions. It directly affects delivery efficiency and accuracy. Among them, spiral chutes rely on gravity to achieve unpowered transportation, and can transfer items vertically or at an incline. They save space and provide stable transportation, making them suitable for various sorting scenarios.

[0003] In the sorting planning of goods, after the unloaded packages are entered into the scanning equipment, they are automatically placed into the corresponding conveyor line by the equipment on the sorting conveyor line when they are transported to the sorting area. Most of the equipment on the market uses the connection between the two lines, which seriously wastes the space area. Moreover, the conveyor lines are too many and too long, and the sorting efficiency is not high. This greatly increases the cost and time of sorting. In addition, for the same type of sorting equipment, multiple densely arranged straight chutes are used. Under the same sorting density, the clearance height between the upper and lower chutes is not enough, making it impossible to sort large items. Furthermore, the dense arrangement makes it difficult to fix the bracket, resulting in greater installation difficulty.

[0004] In view of this, we propose a compact multi-line sorting chute device. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to provide a compact multi-line sorting chute device to solve the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0006] In view of this, the present invention provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device, including a bracket, on which a first transport platform and a second transport platform are fixedly mounted, and the first transport platform is located above the second transport platform, and further includes: Two side frames are fixedly installed on both sides of the bracket. Several first inlet components are bolted to the side frames. A first spiral segment component is bolted to the end of the first inlet component. A middle transition component is bolted to the first spiral segment component. A second spiral segment component is bolted to the middle transition component. A side inlet component is bolted to the side of the second spiral segment component. A plurality of straight slide assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the bracket. Two second inlet assemblies are bolted to one side of each straight slide assembly. Two deceleration curtain assemblies are bolted to the straight slide assemblies. An outlet transition section assembly is bolted to the bottom of each straight slide assembly. An outlet spiral section assembly is bolted to the bottom of the outlet transition section assembly. An outlet component is connected to the tail ends of both the second spiral section assembly and the outlet spiral section assembly via a rotating shaft support plate. A roller is rotatably mounted on the bottom end of each outlet component. A support assembly is disposed at the bottom of the bracket, side frame, first helical segment assembly, second helical segment assembly and outlet helical segment assembly, and is used to adjust the height of the bracket, side frame, first helical segment assembly, second helical segment assembly and outlet helical segment assembly.

[0007] In this technical solution, after the package enters the first inlet assembly, it slides along the inner wall of the first inlet assembly into the first spiral section assembly. Then, the package slides along the inner wall of the first spiral section assembly through the middle transition assembly and into the second spiral section assembly. Finally, the package slides out from the outlet assembly onto the corresponding belt conveyor. When the package enters the side inlet assembly, it slides along the inner wall of the side inlet assembly into the second spiral section assembly. The package in the second spiral section assembly slides through the outlet assembly onto the corresponding belt conveyor below to complete the sorting.

[0008] In the above technical solution, the supporting component further includes: A plurality of legs are connected by bolts to the bottom of the bracket, side frame, first helical segment assembly, second helical segment assembly and outlet helical segment assembly respectively. The bottom of each leg is slidably mounted with a foot. The bottom of each leg is fitted to the inner wall of the foot through a hexagonal screw assembly, and the hexagonal screw assembly is threadedly connected to the leg.

[0009] In this technical solution, when the hexagonal screw assembly is rotated, the bottom end of the hexagonal screw assembly will push the support leg upward and slide it inside the support foot, thereby adjusting the height of the support leg, avoiding installation errors, and thus preventing the need for secondary modification after installation.

[0010] In the above technical solution, further, a positioning screw hole is symmetrically opened on one side of the support leg, and a hexagonal bolt is installed in the positioning screw hole. Two capsule-shaped grooves are opened on one side of the support leg, and one end of the two hexagonal bolts extends into the two capsule-shaped grooves respectively. The hexagonal bolts and capsule-shaped grooves are inserted and matched.

[0011] In this technical solution, when the hexagonal head of the hex bolt is in contact with one side of the support leg, the hexagonal head will press against and fit the support leg and the support foot together, thereby increasing the friction between the support and the support foot and preventing the support foot from automatically sliding vertically on the support foot.

[0012] In the above technical solution, one of the second import components and the first import component is located on one side of the first cargo platform, and the other second import component and the side import component are located on one side of the second cargo platform.

[0013] In this technical solution, the first inlet component, the side inlet component, and the two second inlet components are staggered on one side of the first and second freight platforms, thereby making the straight chute component and the first spiral section component interleaved and compactly arranged to reduce the floor space. The side inlet component, the first inlet component, and the two second inlet components correspond to the different destinations of the packages, thereby smoothly guiding the packages on the first and second freight platforms to the belt conveyors with different destinations.

[0014] In the above technical solution, the tilt angle of the second inlet component is further 5-30°.

[0015] In this technical solution, the use of a second inlet component with an inclined angle can prevent the package from rolling directly into the next slide after being placed into the second inlet component, thus avoiding damage to the package.

[0016] In the above technical solution, furthermore, the surface of the outlet transition section component is sprayed with a rough deceleration coating.

[0017] In this technical solution, when the package passes through the exit transition section component, the sprayed deceleration coating can effectively slow down the package and prevent it from being damaged by impact with the side plate.

[0018] In the above technical solution, a fixing plate is further installed on one side of the outlet component, and a self-tightening bolt is installed on the fixing plate. A fixing flange is installed on one side of the second spiral segment component, and the fixing flange is in contact with the fixing plate. One end of the self-tightening bolt extends into the fixing flange, and the other end of the self-tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the fixing flange.

[0019] In this technical solution, the operator separates one end of the self-tightening bolt on the fixed plate from the fixed flange, thereby unlocking the outlet component. The operator then lifts and flips the outlet component around the pivot plate, so that the outlet of the outlet component can be mounted on conveyors at different heights.

[0020] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: 1. This compact multi-line sorting device guides packages onto the conveyor belt by means of a first inlet assembly, a first spiral section assembly, a middle transition assembly, a side inlet assembly, a second spiral section assembly, an outlet assembly, a straight chute assembly, a second inlet assembly, a deceleration curtain assembly, an outlet transition section assembly, and an outlet spiral section assembly arranged on both sides of the first and second transport platforms, thereby completing multi-line sorting of packages. Furthermore, by stacking the first and second transport platforms vertically and by uniformly and compactly arranging the first inlet assembly, the first spiral section assembly, the middle transition assembly, the side inlet assembly, the second spiral section assembly, the outlet assembly, the straight chute assembly, the second inlet assembly, the outlet transition section assembly, and the outlet spiral section assembly, this device reduces the floor space and site utilization of the conveyor line in the sorting plan, thereby improving site utilization efficiency and sorting efficiency.

[0021] 2. This compact multi-line sorting device, through a first inlet assembly, a first spiral section assembly, a middle transition assembly, a side inlet assembly, a second spiral section assembly, an outlet assembly, a straight chute assembly, a second inlet assembly, a deceleration curtain assembly, an outlet transition section assembly, and an outlet spiral section assembly staggered on both sides of the first and second transport platforms, can also guide and sort large items onto corresponding conveyor belts. This avoids the problem of insufficient clearance between structures preventing the sorting of large items. The straight chute assembly and the first spiral section assembly are interspersed and staggered on both sides of the first and second transport platforms. The straight chute assembly and the first spiral section assembly are fixed separately without interfering with each other. The bolt-joint design allows ordinary workers to quickly install and fix the device, thereby improving installation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model; Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the docking and installation of the first helical segment assembly and the second helical segment assembly of this utility model; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first and second freight platforms of this utility model; Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of one side of the bracket of this utility model; Figure 5 This is an exploded view of the straight slide groove assembly and the outlet spiral section assembly of this utility model; Figure 6 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle; Figure 7 This utility model Figure 1 Enlarged view at point B in the middle; Figure 8 This utility model Figure 2 Enlarged view at point C; Figure 9 This is a diagram showing the connection between the support leg and the foot of this utility model; Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram showing the positions of the first and second inlet components of this utility model; Figure 11 This is a perspective view of the straight slide groove assembly of this utility model; Figure 12 This utility model Figure 5 Enlarged view of point D in the middle.

[0023] The markings in the diagram are as follows: 10. Support frame; 11. First cargo platform; 12. Second cargo platform; 13. Side frame; 14. First inlet assembly; 15. First spiral section assembly; 16. Middle transition assembly; 17. Side inlet assembly; 18. Second spiral section assembly; 19. Outlet assembly; 20. Fixing plate; 21. Rotary shaft support plate; 22. Roller; 23. Support leg; 24. Support foot; 25. Hexagonal screw assembly; 27. Straight slide groove assembly; 28. Second inlet assembly; 29. ​​Positioning screw hole; 30. Deceleration curtain assembly; 31. Outlet transition section assembly; 32. Outlet spiral section assembly. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1-12 This application will be described in further detail.

[0025] In this application, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "middle," "vertical," and "horizontal," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. These terms are primarily for the purpose of better describing this application and its embodiments, and are not intended to limit the indicated device, element, or component to having a specific orientation, or to be constructed and operated in a specific orientation.

[0026] Example 1: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device, including a support 10, on which a first transport platform 11 and a second transport platform 12 are fixedly mounted, with the first transport platform 11 located above the second transport platform 12, and further including: Two side frames 13 are fixedly installed on both sides of the bracket 10. Several first inlet components 14 are bolted to the side frames 13. The ends of the first inlet components 14 are bolted to the first spiral segment components 15. The first spiral segment components 15 are bolted to the middle transition components 16. The middle transition components 16 are bolted to the second spiral segment components 18. The side of the second spiral segment components 18 is bolted to the side inlet components 17. Several straight slide assemblies 27 are respectively arranged on both sides of the bracket 10. Two second inlet assemblies 28 are bolted to one side of the straight slide assemblies 27. Two deceleration curtain assemblies 30 are bolted to the straight slide assemblies 27. An outlet transition section assembly 31 is bolted to the bottom of the straight slide assemblies 27. An outlet spiral section assembly 32 is bolted to the bottom of the outlet transition section assembly 31. The tail ends of the second spiral section assembly 18 and the outlet spiral section assembly 32 are both connected to an outlet assembly 19 through a rotating shaft support plate 21. A roller 22 is rotatably installed at the bottom of the outlet assembly 19. Support components are respectively installed at the bottom of the bracket 10, side frame 13, first spiral segment assembly 15, second spiral segment assembly 18 and outlet spiral segment assembly 32, and are used to adjust the height of the bracket 10, side frame 13, first spiral segment assembly 15, second spiral segment assembly 18 and outlet spiral segment assembly 32.

[0027] It is worth noting that the roller 22 is made of rubber to prevent the tail end of the outlet component 19 from continuously rubbing against the belt conveyor during operation, thereby reducing the wear and tear of the outlet component 19.

[0028] In this process, after entering the first inlet assembly 14, the package slides along the inner wall of the first inlet assembly 14 into the first spiral section assembly 15. Subsequently, the package slides along the inner wall of the first spiral section assembly 15 through the middle transition assembly 16 and into the second spiral section assembly 18. Finally, the package slides out through the outlet assembly 19 onto the corresponding belt conveyor. When the package enters the side inlet assembly 17, it slides along the inner wall of the side inlet assembly 17 into the second spiral section assembly 18. The package in the second spiral section assembly 18 slides through the outlet assembly 19 onto the corresponding belt conveyor below to complete the sorting process.

[0029] This device reduces the floor space and space utilization of the conveyor line in sorting planning by stacking the first transport platform 11 and the second transport platform 12 vertically and by arranging the first inlet assembly 14, the first spiral section assembly 15, the middle transition assembly 16, the side inlet assembly 17, the second spiral section assembly 18, the outlet assembly 19, the straight chute assembly 27, the second inlet assembly 28, the outlet transition section assembly 31, and the outlet spiral section assembly 32 evenly and compactly. This improves both space utilization efficiency and sorting efficiency.

[0030] Example 2: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above embodiments, also has the following technical features, and the supporting components include: Several support legs 23 are connected to the bottom of the bracket 10, side frame 13, first spiral segment assembly 15, second spiral segment assembly 18 and outlet spiral segment assembly 32 by bolts. Support feet 24 are slidably installed on the bottom of the support legs 23. The bottom of the support legs 23 is attached to the inner wall of the support feet 24 by a hexagonal screw assembly 25, and the hexagonal screw assembly 25 is threadedly connected to the support legs 23.

[0031] When the hexagonal screw assembly 25 is rotated, the bottom end of the hexagonal screw assembly 25 will push the support leg 23 upward and slide it in the support foot 24, thereby adjusting the height of the support leg 23, avoiding installation errors, and thus preventing the need for secondary modification after installation.

[0032] Example 3: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device. In addition to the technical solutions of the above examples, it also has the following technical features: positioning screw holes 29 are symmetrically opened on one side of the support leg 23, and hexagonal bolts are installed in the positioning screw holes 29. Two capsule-shaped grooves are opened on one side of the support foot 24, and one end of the two hexagonal bolts extends into the two capsule-shaped grooves respectively. The hexagonal bolts and capsule-shaped grooves are inserted and matched.

[0033] When the hexagonal head of the hex bolt is in contact with one side of the support leg 24, the hexagonal head will press the support leg 24 and the support leg 23 together, thereby increasing the friction between the support leg 23 and the support leg 24 and preventing the support leg 23 from sliding vertically on the support leg 24 automatically.

[0034] Example 4: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device. In addition to the technical solutions of the above examples, it also has the following technical features: one of the second inlet components 28 and the first inlet component 14 is located on one side of the first transport platform 11, and the other of the second inlet component 28 and the side inlet component 17 is located on one side of the second transport platform 12.

[0035] The first inlet component 14, the side inlet component 17, and the two second inlet components 28 are staggered on one side of the first freight platform 11 and the second freight platform 12, so that the straight chute component 27 and the first spiral section component 15 are arranged in a compact and staggered manner, reducing the floor space. The side inlet component 17, the first inlet component 14, and the two second inlet components 28 correspond to different destinations of the packages, so that the packages on the first freight platform 11 and the second freight platform 12 can be smoothly guided to the belt conveyors with different destinations.

[0036] Example 5: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above examples, also has the following technical features: the second inlet component 28 has an inclination angle of 5-30°.

[0037] The second inlet component 28, which has an inclined angle, can prevent the package from rolling directly into the next slide after being placed into the second inlet component 28, thus avoiding damage to the package.

[0038] Example 6: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device, which, in addition to the technical solutions of the above examples, also has the following technical features: the surface of the outlet transition section component 31 is coated with a rough deceleration coating.

[0039] When the package passes through the exit transition section component 31, the sprayed deceleration coating can effectively slow down the package and prevent it from being damaged by impact with the side plate.

[0040] Example 7: This example provides a compact multi-line sorting chute device. In addition to the technical solutions of the above examples, it also has the following technical features: a fixing plate 20 is installed on one side of the outlet component 19, and a self-tightening bolt is installed on the fixing plate 20; a fixing flange is installed on one side of the second spiral segment component 18, and the fixing flange is in contact with the fixing plate 20; one end of the self-tightening bolt extends to one side of the fixing flange, and one end of the self-tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the fixing flange.

[0041] In this process, the operator separates one end of the self-tightening bolt on the fixed plate 20 from the fixed flange, thereby unlocking the outlet component 19. The operator then lifts and flips the outlet component 19 with the pivot plate 21 as the axis, so that the outlet of the outlet component 19 can be used on belt conveyors at different heights.

[0042] Working principle: When goods on the first freight platform 11 and the second freight platform 12 need to be sorted, packages are swung to the inlets of the first inlet component 14, the side inlet component 17 and the second inlet component 28 via the sorting conveyor line. The packages corresponding to the inlets of the first inlet component 14, the side inlet component 17 and the second inlet component 28 have different destinations. After entering the first inlet component 14, the package slides along the inner wall of the first inlet component 14 to the first spiral section component 15. Then, the package slides along the inner wall of the first spiral section component 15 through the middle transition component 16 and into the second spiral section component 18. Finally, the package slides out from the outlet component 19 onto the corresponding belt conveyor. When the package enters the side inlet component 17, it slides along the inner wall of the side inlet component 17 to the second spiral section component 18. The packages in the second spiral section component 18 slide through the outlet component 19 onto the corresponding belt conveyor below to complete the sorting. When the package enters the second inlet assembly 28, it slides along the inner wall of the second spiral section assembly 18 to the inside of the straight chute assembly 27 and continues to slide along the inner wall of the straight chute assembly 27. As the package slides along the inner wall of the straight chute assembly 27, it comes into contact with the deceleration curtain assembly 30, thereby reducing the sliding speed of the package in the straight chute assembly 27 to prevent the package from hitting the inner wall of the straight chute assembly 27 and being damaged due to excessive sliding speed. Then the package passes through the straight chute assembly 27 and enters the outlet transition section assembly 31. Subsequently, the package in the outlet transition section assembly 31 enters the outlet spiral section assembly 32 and slides along the outlet spiral section assembly 32 to the outlet assembly 19 at the end of the outlet spiral section assembly 32. Finally, the outlet assembly 19 on the outlet spiral section assembly 32 guides the package to the belt conveyor below to complete the sorting.

[0043] When personnel need to align the outlet of the outlet assembly 19 with the sorting packages on the lower-level conveyor belt or ramp, they first manually tighten the self-tightening bolt on the fixing plate 20 until it separates from the fixing flange at the end of the second spiral section assembly 18. This allows the outlet assembly 19 to rotate around the pivot support plate 21 at the end of the second spiral section assembly 18. Then, personnel manually lift the outlet assembly 19, which will rotate around the pivot support plate 21. The outlet assembly 19 will simultaneously drive the roller 22 to rotate. The roller 22 can be released when it rests on the conveyor belt or ramp. At this point, the outlet assembly 19 will align the outlet of the second spiral section assembly 18 with the top of the conveyor belt.

[0044] When adjusting the height of the outrigger 23, the operator first uses a wrench to tighten the bolt in the positioning screw hole 29 until the hexagonal head of the bolt on the outrigger 23 moves away from the outrigger foot 24, thus unlocking the outrigger 23 from its position on the outrigger foot 24. Then, the operator uses a wrench to turn the hexagonal screw assembly 25. Under the action of the threads, the hexagonal screw assembly 25 will gradually extend downward, thereby lifting the outrigger 23 upward. When the outrigger 23 is lifted by the hexagonal screw assembly 25, it will move along the outrigger foot 24. 4. The inner wall slides, and at the same time, the bolt on the outrigger 23 will slide along the inner wall of the capsule-shaped groove of the foot 24. After the personnel adjust the outrigger 23 to the required height, they stop rotating the hexagonal screw assembly 25. At the same time, the personnel use a wrench to turn the hexagonal head of the bolt on the outrigger 23, and stop turning the hexagonal head when the hexagonal head is in contact with one side of the foot 24. At this time, the hexagonal head of the bolt will press the foot 24 against the outrigger 23, thereby preventing the outrigger 23 from sliding vertically on the foot 24.

[0045] The embodiments of this application have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other. This application is not limited to the specific embodiments described above. The specific embodiments described above are merely illustrative and not restrictive. Those skilled in the art can make many other forms under the guidance of this application without departing from the spirit and scope of the claims, and all of these forms are within the protection scope of this application.

Claims

1. A compact multi-line sorting chute device, comprising a support (10), on which a first transport platform (11) and a second transport platform (12) are fixedly mounted, wherein the first transport platform (11) is located above the second transport platform (12), characterized in that, Also includes: Two side frames (13) are fixedly installed on both sides of the bracket (10). The side frames (13) are bolted to a plurality of first inlet components (14). The ends of the first inlet components (14) are bolted to a first spiral segment component (15). The first spiral segment component (15) is bolted to a middle transition component (16). The middle transition component (16) is bolted to a second spiral segment component (18). The side of the second spiral segment component (18) is bolted to a side inlet component (17). A plurality of straight slide assemblies (27) are respectively arranged on both sides of the bracket (10). Two second inlet assemblies (28) are bolted to one side of the straight slide assemblies (27). Two deceleration curtain assemblies (30) are bolted to the straight slide assemblies (27). An outlet transition section assembly (31) is bolted to the bottom end of the straight slide assemblies (27). An outlet spiral section assembly (32) is bolted to the bottom end of the outlet transition section assembly (31). An outlet assembly (19) is connected to the tail ends of the second spiral section assembly (18) and the outlet spiral section assembly (32) through a rotating shaft support plate (21). A roller (22) is rotatably installed at the bottom end of the outlet assembly (19). A support assembly is provided at the bottom of the bracket (10), side frame (13), first helical segment assembly (15), second helical segment assembly (18) and outlet helical segment assembly (32), and is used to adjust the height of the bracket (10), side frame (13), first helical segment assembly (15), second helical segment assembly (18) and outlet helical segment assembly (32).

2. The compact multi-line sorting chute device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support components include: A number of legs (23) are connected to the bottom of the bracket (10), side frame (13), first spiral segment assembly (15), second spiral segment assembly (18) and outlet spiral segment assembly (32) respectively by bolts. The bottom of the legs (23) is slidably mounted with feet (24). The bottom of the legs (23) is attached to the inner wall of the feet (24) by a hexagonal screw assembly (25), and the hexagonal screw assembly (25) is threadedly connected to the legs (23).

3. A compact multi-line sorting chute device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support leg (23) has symmetrically provided positioning screw holes (29) on one side, and hexagonal bolts are installed in the positioning screw holes (29). The support foot (24) has two capsule-shaped grooves on one side, and one end of the two hexagonal bolts extends into the two capsule-shaped grooves respectively. The hexagonal bolts and capsule-shaped grooves are inserted and matched.

4. A compact multi-line sorting chute device according to claim 1, characterized in that, One of the second import components (28) and the first import component (14) is located on one side of the first cargo platform (11), and the other of the second import component (28) and the side import component (17) is located on one side of the second cargo platform (12).

5. A compact multi-line sorting chute device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The second imported component (28) has an inclination angle of 5-30°.

6. A compact multi-line sorting chute device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The surface of the outlet transition section assembly (31) is coated with a rough deceleration paint.

7. A compact multi-line sorting chute device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A fixing plate (20) is installed on one side of the outlet component (19), and a self-tightening bolt is installed on the fixing plate (20). A fixing flange is installed on one side of the second spiral segment component (18), and the fixing flange is in contact with the fixing plate (20). One end of the self-tightening bolt extends into the fixing flange, and one end of the self-tightening bolt is threadedly connected to the fixing flange.

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