Water purifier production line material sorting device

By designing adjustable material sorting equipment for water purifier production lines, the problem of existing equipment being unable to adapt to multiple lines and different heights was solved, achieving efficient and safe sorting and management of defective shells, reducing costs, and improving the flexibility and efficiency of the production line.

WO2025260289A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-12-26ANHUI SCI & TECH UNIV
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Application Number
PCT/CN2024/100220
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-06-19
Filing Date
2024-06-19
Publication Date
2025-12-26

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Technical Problem

The existing water purifier production line sorting equipment has a small range of movement and adjustment, cannot accommodate multiple production lines, has no height adjustment, is difficult to adapt to production lines of different heights, and cannot classify and store defective shells, resulting in high equipment investment costs and inconvenient management.

Method used

A material sorting device for a water purifier production line was designed, including a base plate, a truss, a moving beam, a hanger, and a classification storage component. By adjusting the combination of the moving beam and the hanger, the device can achieve multi-area coverage and height adaptation. The classification storage component is set up to classify and store defective shells.

Benefits of technology

It improves the operating range and versatility of the equipment, reduces equipment investment and maintenance costs, enhances sorting efficiency and safety, enables accurate sorting and management of defective shells, and facilitates the smooth operation of the production line.

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Abstract

A water purifier production line material sorting device, comprising a base plate (1), trusses (2), a moving beam (3), a hanger (5), and classification and storage assemblies (7). The sorting device is provided with a plurality of classification and storage assemblies (7).
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Water purifier production line material sorting equipment TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of water purifier production, in particular to a water purifier production line material sorting equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the production process of the water purifier, the appearance quality of the shell directly affects the appearance and use performance of the product, therefore, in the water purifier production line, the appearance of the shell needs to be strictly detected, and the water purifier shell material with defects detected needs to be sorted out in time to avoid the water purifier shell with defects entering the next assembly link, when sorting the water purifier shell material after detection, most water purifier manufacturers usually use a sorting equipment, which is arranged on the water purifier production line and linked with the detection equipment, so as to take out the water purifier shell with defects from the production line.

[0003] The existing sorting equipment has certain defects when sorting the water purifier shell material, the existing sorting equipment has small moving and adjusting range, cannot simultaneously consider multiple water purifier production lines, leads to the need to invest a large number of sorting equipment, increases the investment cost of the sorting equipment, the existing sorting equipment cannot be adjusted in height, cannot adapt to production lines of different heights, and cannot be flexibly adjusted in sorting height according to actual production needs, cannot meet the sorting requirements under different production conditions, at the same time, there is a problem that the top height of the shell material is different due to different horizontal and vertical placement, which is difficult to sort, the existing sorting equipment cannot be classified and stored according to the defect area and defect degree of the shell material, and is not convenient for management and tracing of the sorted shell material. SUMMARY

[0004] In view of the problems in the prior art, the present application provides a water purifier production line material sorting equipment.

[0005] The technical solution adopted by this invention to solve its technical problem is: a material sorting device for a water purifier production line, including a base plate, trusses, a movable crossbeam, a hanger, and a sorting and storage assembly. Two trusses are fixed parallel to each other on the top of the base plate in an inverted "U" shape. The movable crossbeam is horizontally positioned and moves back and forth to engage with the tops of the two trusses. A sliding frame moves left and right to engage with the bottom of the movable crossbeam. The hanger is lifted and lowered to engage with the side of the sliding frame. A lifting plate is horizontally fixed at the bottom of the hanger. By moving the movable crossbeam back and forth and the sliding frame left and right, the hanger can be adjusted to move back and forth and left and right. By moving the hanger back and forth and left and right, the lifting plate can be moved to different positions to achieve adsorption and sorting of the outer casing in different areas, improving the efficiency of the sorting process. The sorting equipment's operating range allows it to work in conjunction with multiple shell material conveying devices, enabling it to simultaneously serve multiple water purifier production lines. This reduces the number of sorting units required, effectively lowering investment costs. Simultaneously, it ensures that every defective shell is accurately sorted and processed. Furthermore, it can quickly position the lifting plate for accurate adsorption of defective water purifier shells, reducing manual searching and operation time and improving sorting efficiency. The sorting process also minimizes manual intervention, reducing worker fatigue and improving work environment safety. The height of the lifting plate can be adjusted by moving the lifting frame up and down. Adjustments are made to allow the sorting equipment to adapt to conveying equipment for outer shells of varying heights. This improves the compatibility of the sorting equipment with the conveying equipment, thereby enhancing its versatility. Increased versatility effectively reduces equipment procurement and maintenance costs for enterprises. Furthermore, it solves the problem of sorting outer shells with varying top heights due to horizontal or vertical placement, making the sorting process smoother and better integrated with other equipment on the production line, further optimizing the entire production process. Additionally, the sorting height can be flexibly adjusted according to actual production needs, meeting sorting requirements under different production conditions. Several suction cups are installed at the bottom of the lifting plate. The sorting and storage components are all located on top of the base plate, and several of these components are situated between two trusses. This sorting equipment features multiple sorting and storage components, which, on the one hand, provide greater storage capacity to accommodate the sorting needs of different materials; on the other hand, it allows for sorting and storage of materials according to the differences and severity of defects in the outer shells, facilitating the management and traceability of sorted materials. This, in turn, improves production flexibility and adaptability, better meeting diverse production requirements and product variations. Each of the sorting and storage components is equipped with a conveyor system, enabling rapid unloading of sorted materials from the components, increasing their utilization rate, and eliminating the need for manual operation.It can save manpower by placing sorting equipment next to the production line and coordinating it well with the outer material conveying equipment, which helps to achieve smooth operation of the production line;

[0006] The sorting and storage component includes a transfer plate, upright plates, and a tray. Several rollers are installed at the bottom of the transfer plate, allowing the sorting and storage component to move on a base plate. Two upright plates are vertically fixed to one end of the transfer plate. The tray is height-adjustable on the sides of the two upright plates. A conveying component is fixed to the top of the tray. The tray's upward movement drives the conveying component upward, which, in conjunction with the downward movement of the lifting plate, allows the conveying component to receive the sorted outer shell materials. The simultaneous movement of the conveying component and the lifting plate enables the lifting plate to quickly deliver the sorted outer shell materials to the conveying component, allowing the lifting plate to quickly enter the next sorting cycle. The lifting adjustment function of the conveying component, in conjunction with the up-and-down movement adjustment of the lifting plate, ensures a smoother and more precise handover of sorted materials, preventing damage to sorted and reusable outer shell materials.

[0007] Preferably, two movable blocks are welded to both ends of the bottom of the movable crossbeam, and the two movable blocks are respectively moved and engaged at the top of the two trusses. The movable crossbeam is moved and engaged at the top of the two trusses by the two movable blocks.

[0008] Preferably, a first slide rail is horizontally welded to the top of the truss, a first slider that slides and engages with the first slide rail is welded to the bottom of the moving block, a first transmission belt is driven to the top of the truss, a first motor that drives the first transmission belt is horizontally installed at one end of the top of the truss, and a first connecting plate that connects to the first transmission belt is welded to the bottom of the moving block.

[0009] Preferably, a second transmission belt is connected to the bottom of the moving crossbeam, a fixed frame is welded to one end of the moving crossbeam, a second motor that drives the second transmission belt is installed on the fixed frame, a second connecting plate is fixed on the second transmission belt, the moving frame is fixed to the bottom of the second connecting plate, a second slide rail is horizontally welded to the side of the moving crossbeam, and a second slider that slides with the second slide rail is welded to the side of the moving frame.

[0010] Preferably, a lifting slider is welded to the side of the frame, and a nut is welded to the lifting slider. The frame is vertically set, and a groove is vertically opened on one side of the frame. A lead screw is rotatably fitted in the groove. A third motor that drives the lead screw to rotate is installed on the top of the frame. The lifting slider is slidably fitted in the groove, and the nut is threaded onto the lead screw.

[0011] Preferably, a support platform is fixed on the top of the transfer plate, and a through groove adapted to the pallet is opened on the support platform. Protective plates are vertically fixed on both sides of the top of the support platform, and the pallet is located between the two protective plates. By setting protective plates on the classification and storage components, it is ensured that the sorted shell materials will not fall when stacked, and it is convenient for the subsequent classification and storage components to transfer the sorted shell materials.

[0012] Preferably, two lifting plates are welded to one end of the pallet, and the two lifting plates are respectively raised and lowered to cooperate with the two upright plates on the top of the pallet.

[0013] Preferably, the sides of the two upright plates at the top of the moving plate are vertically welded with a third slide rail and a third transmission belt that is vertically driven. A fourth motor that can simultaneously and synchronously drive the two third transmission belts is installed at the top of the moving plate below the support platform. One side of the two lifting plates welded on the support plate is welded with a third slider that slides with the third slide rail, and the other side of the two lifting plates welded on the support plate is welded with a third connecting plate that is connected to the third transmission belt.

[0014] Preferably, the conveying assembly includes a support frame and a conveyor belt. The support frame has a frame structure, and several support legs are welded to the bottom of the support frame. The support frame is fixed to the pallet by the several support legs at the bottom. Two parallel conveyor belts are driven on the support frame. A fifth motor capable of simultaneously and synchronously driving the two conveyor belts is installed at one end of the support frame.

[0015] Preferably, the method of using the material sorting equipment in this water purifier production line specifically includes the following steps:

[0016] Step 1: Place the sorting equipment next to the outer shell material conveying equipment of the water purifier production line. The first motor drives the first transmission belt, which in turn drives the moving crossbeam to move back and forth. The second motor drives the second transmission belt, which in turn drives the shifting frame to move left and right. By moving the moving crossbeam back and forth and the shifting frame left and right, the hanger can be adjusted to move back and forth and left and right, thereby adjusting the position of the lifting plate. Move the lifting plate above the water purifier outer shell conveying equipment and use the suction cups at the bottom of the lifting plate to pick up the water purifier outer shells that have been detected as defective on the outer shell material conveying equipment.

[0017] Step 2: The third motor drives the lead screw to rotate, causing the hanger to move up and down. By moving the hanger up and down, the height of the lifting plate is adjusted, thereby lifting the water purifier shell with defects. By moving the moving beam and the moving frame again, the water purifier shell with defects lifted by the lifting plate is sorted out from the shell material conveying equipment.

[0018] Step 3: Move the lifting plate directly above one of the sorting and storage components, and move the lifting plate downward to send the sorted defective water purifier shells to the conveyor component. While the lifting plate moves downward to send the sorted shells to the conveyor component, the fourth motor drives the third transmission belt to move the pallet up and down, which in turn lifts the pallet and the conveyor component upward. The upward movement of the conveyor component and the downward movement of the lifting plate work together to allow the conveyor component to receive the sorted shell materials.

[0019] Step 4: After the lifting plate delivers the sorted shell material to the conveyor assembly, it continues to move to the shell material conveying equipment to continue sorting the next shell material. After the conveyor assembly receives the sorted shell material, it moves downward, leaving storage space above for the next sorted shell material. When the sorting and storage assembly is full of sorted shell material, the rollers at the bottom of the moving plate push the sorting and storage assembly to the sorting material concentration point. At the same time, the fifth motor drives the conveyor belt to unload the sorted material piled on the sorting and storage assembly, so that the sorting and storage assembly can continue the sorting and material receiving operation of the next cycle.

[0020] In this invention, the sorting equipment is equipped with multiple classification and storage components. On the one hand, it can provide a larger storage capacity to adapt to the sorting needs of different materials. On the other hand, it can classify and store the shell materials according to the difference and degree of defects, which facilitates the management and traceability of the sorted shell materials. This helps to improve the flexibility and adaptability of production and better meet different production requirements and product changes. By setting a conveyor component on the classification and storage component, the sorted materials placed on the classification and storage component can be unloaded quickly, improving the utilization rate of the classification and storage component. At the same time, no manual operation is required, which can save manpower. By setting a protective plate on the classification and storage component, it is ensured that the sorted shell materials will not fall when stacked, and it is convenient for the subsequent classification and storage components to transfer the sorted shell materials.

[0021] In this invention, by moving the lifting frame forward, backward, left, and right, the lifting plate can be moved to different positions to adsorb and sort the shells in different areas, thereby increasing the working range of the sorting equipment. This allows the sorting equipment to cooperate with multiple shell material conveying devices, enabling it to simultaneously serve multiple water purifier production lines. This reduces the number of sorting equipment required and effectively lowers the investment cost. At the same time, it ensures that each defective shell can be accurately sorted and processed, thereby improving product quality and consistency. On the other hand, it can quickly locate the position of the lifting plate to accurately adsorb defective water purifier shells, reducing the time spent on manual searching and operation, improving sorting efficiency. Furthermore, the sorting process reduces manual intervention, lowers the labor intensity of workers, and improves the safety of the working environment.

[0022] In this invention, the sorting equipment adjusts the height of the lifting plate by moving the lifting frame up and down, enabling it to adapt to material conveying equipment of different heights. This improves the compatibility of the sorting equipment with the material conveying equipment, thereby enhancing its versatility. By increasing the versatility of the sorting equipment, the company's equipment procurement and maintenance costs can be effectively reduced. On the other hand, it solves the problem of sorting materials with different top heights due to horizontal or vertical placement, making the sorting process smoother and better integrated with other equipment on the production line, further optimizing the entire production process. Furthermore, the sorting height of the sorting equipment can be flexibly adjusted according to actual production needs to meet sorting requirements under different production conditions.

[0023] In this invention, the upward lifting of the conveying component and the downward movement of the lifting plate work together to receive the sorted outer shell materials. The simultaneous movement of the conveying component and the lifting plate allows the lifting plate to deliver the sorted outer shell materials to the conveying component more quickly, enabling the lifting plate to quickly enter the next sorting cycle, thereby improving the efficiency of the sorting equipment. The lifting adjustment function of the conveying component, in conjunction with the up-and-down movement adjustment of the lifting plate, can complete the handover of sorted materials more smoothly and accurately, avoiding damage to the sorted and reusable outer shell materials, thus making the sorting equipment more reliable. Attached Figure Description

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0025] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the movable crossbeam structure of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 is a side view of the movable crossbeam of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the moving frame, the hanging frame and the lifting plate of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the categorized storage component structure of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram of the lifting plate structure of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the transmission component structure of the present invention.

[0032] In the diagram: 1. Base plate; 2. Truss; 201. First slide rail; 202. First transmission belt; 203. First motor; 3. Moving crossbeam; 301. Moving block; 302. First slider; 303. Second slide rail; 304. Second transmission belt; 305. Fixed frame; 306. Second motor; 307. First connecting plate; 308. Second connecting plate; 4. Moving frame; 401. Second slider; 402. Lifting slider; 403. Nut; 5. Hanger; 501. Slide groove; 502. Lead screw; 5 03. Third motor; 6. Lifting plate; 601. Suction cup; 7. Classification storage component; 701. Transfer plate; 702. Roller; 703. Support platform; 704. Protective plate; 705. Pallet; 706. Vertical plate; 707. Third slide rail; 708. Third transmission belt; 709. Fourth motor; 710. Lifting pull plate; 711. Third slider; 712. Third connecting plate; 8. Conveying component; 801. Support frame; 802. Support leg; 803. Conveyor belt; 804. Fifth motor. Detailed Implementation

[0033] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1-7, the material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to the present invention includes a base plate 1, trusses 2, a movable crossbeam 3, a hanger 5, and a sorting and storage assembly 7. Two trusses 2 are fixed parallel to each other on the top of the base plate 1 in an inverted "U" shape. The movable crossbeam 3 is horizontally positioned and moves back and forth to engage with the top of the two trusses 2. A sliding frame 4 moves left and right at the bottom of the movable crossbeam 3. The hanger 5 is raised and lowered to engage with the side of the sliding frame 4. A lifting plate 6 is horizontally fixed at the bottom of the hanger 5. By moving the movable crossbeam 3 back and forth and the sliding frame 4 left and right, the hanger 5 can be adjusted back and forth and left and right. By moving the hanger 5 back and forth and left and right, the lifting plate 6 can be moved to different positions to achieve suction of the outer casing in different areas. The system integrates with various sorting mechanisms, expanding the operational range of the sorting equipment. This allows it to coordinate with multiple outer casing conveying devices, enabling it to simultaneously handle multiple water purifier production lines. This reduces the number of sorting units required, effectively lowering investment costs. Simultaneously, it ensures that each defective casing is accurately sorted, improving product quality and consistency. Furthermore, it allows for rapid positioning of the lifting plate 6 to accurately pick up defective water purifier casings, reducing manual searching and operation time and increasing sorting efficiency. The sorting process also minimizes manual intervention, reducing worker fatigue and improving work environment safety. The lifting plate is positioned by moving the lifting frame 5 up and down. The height of the lifting plate 6 is adjustable. This sorting equipment adjusts the height of the lifting plate 6 by moving the hanging frame 5 up and down, allowing it to adapt to conveying equipment for outer shells of different heights. This improves the compatibility of the sorting equipment with the conveying equipment, thus enhancing its versatility. Increased versatility effectively reduces equipment procurement and maintenance costs for enterprises. Furthermore, it solves the problem of sorting outer shells with varying top heights due to horizontal or vertical placement, making the sorting process smoother and better integrated with other equipment on the production line, further optimizing the entire production process. Finally, the sorting height can be flexibly adjusted according to actual production needs. To meet the sorting requirements under different production conditions, the bottom of the lifting plate 6 is equipped with several suction cups 601, and several sorting and storage components 7 are placed on the top of the base plate 1, with the sorting and storage components 7 located between two trusses 2. This sorting equipment has multiple sorting and storage components 7, which on the one hand provides a larger storage capacity to adapt to the sorting needs of different materials; on the other hand, it can classify and store materials according to the difference and degree of defects in the outer shells, facilitating the management and traceability of sorted outer shell materials, thereby improving the flexibility and adaptability of production and better meeting different production requirements and product changes. Each sorting and storage component 7 is equipped with a conveying component 8.It can quickly unload the sorted materials placed on the sorting and storage component 7, improving the utilization rate of the sorting and storage component 7. At the same time, it does not require manual operation, saving manpower. By arranging the sorting equipment next to the production line and cooperating well with the outer material conveying equipment, it helps to achieve smooth operation of the production line, thereby effectively improving the overall production process efficiency of the water purifier production line.

[0035] The sorting and storage component 7 includes a transfer plate 701, a vertical plate 706, and a tray 705. Several rollers 702 are installed at the bottom of the transfer plate 701, allowing the sorting and storage component 7 to move on the base plate 1. Two vertical plates 706 are vertically fixed to one end of the top of the transfer plate 701. The tray 705 is vertically fitted to the sides of the two vertical plates 706. A conveying component 8 is fixed to the top of the tray 705. The tray 705 lifts the conveying component 8 upwards, which in turn moves the lifting plate 6 downwards, enabling the conveying component 8 to receive the sorted outer shell materials. The conveying component 8 lifts upward in coordination with the lifting plate 6 moving downward to receive the sorted outer shell materials. The simultaneous movement of the conveying component 8 and the lifting plate 6 allows the lifting plate 6 to deliver the sorted outer shell materials to the conveying component 8 more quickly, enabling the lifting plate 6 to quickly enter the next sorting cycle, thereby improving the efficiency of the sorting equipment. The lifting adjustment function of the conveying component 8, in coordination with the up-and-down movement adjustment of the lifting plate 6, can complete the handover of sorted materials more smoothly and accurately, avoiding damage to the sorted and reusable outer shell materials, thus making the sorting equipment more reliable.

[0036] A further improvement in this embodiment is that two moving blocks 301 are welded to both ends of the bottom of the moving beam 3. The two moving blocks 301 are respectively moved and engaged on the top of the two trusses 2, and the moving beam 3 is moved and engaged on the top of the two trusses 2 by the two moving blocks 301.

[0037] A further improvement in this embodiment is that a first slide rail 201 is horizontally welded to the top of the truss 2, a first slider 302 that slides and engages with the first slide rail 201 is welded to the bottom of the moving block 301, a first transmission belt 202 is driven and engaged at the top of the truss 2, and a first motor 203 that drives the first transmission belt 202 is horizontally installed at one end of the top of the truss 2, and a first connecting plate 307 that connects to the first transmission belt 202 is welded to the bottom of the moving block 301.

[0038] A further improvement in this embodiment is that a second transmission belt 304 is driven to the bottom of the moving crossbeam 3, a fixed frame 305 is welded to one end of the moving crossbeam 3, a second motor 306 that drives the second transmission belt 304 is installed on the fixed frame 305, a second connecting plate 308 is fixed on the second transmission belt 304, the shifting frame 4 is fixed to the bottom of the second connecting plate 308, a second slide rail 303 is horizontally welded to the side of the moving crossbeam 3, and a second slider 401 that slides with the second slide rail 303 is welded to the side of the shifting frame 4.

[0039] A further improvement in this embodiment is that a lifting slider 402 is welded to the side of the moving frame 4, and a nut 403 is welded to the lifting slider 402. The hanger 5 is vertically arranged, and a slide groove 501 is vertically opened on one side of the hanger 5. A lead screw 502 is rotatably engaged in the slide groove 501. A third motor 503 that drives the lead screw 502 to rotate is installed on the top of the hanger 5. The lifting slider 402 is slidably engaged in the slide groove 501, and the nut 403 is threadedly engaged in the lead screw 502.

[0040] A further improvement in this embodiment is that a support platform 703 is fixed on the top of the transfer plate 701. The support platform 703 has a through groove adapted to the tray 705. Protective plates 704 are vertically fixed on both sides of the top of the support platform 703. The tray 705 is located between the two protective plates 704. By setting the protective plates 704 on the sorting and storage component 7, it is ensured that the sorted shell materials will not fall when stacked, and it is convenient for the subsequent sorting and storage component 7 to transfer the sorted shell materials.

[0041] A further improvement in this embodiment is that two lifting plates 710 are welded to one end of the pallet 705, and the two lifting plates 710 are respectively raised and lowered and fitted to the sides of the two upright plates 706 at the top of the moving plate 701.

[0042] A further improvement in this embodiment is that the sides of the two upright plates 706 at the top of the moving plate 701 are vertically welded with third slide rails 707 and third transmission belts 708 that are vertically driven. A fourth motor 709 capable of simultaneously and synchronously driving the two third transmission belts 708 is installed at the top of the moving plate 701 below the support platform 703. One side of the two lifting plates 710 welded on the support plate 705 is welded with a third slider 711 that slides with the third slide rail 707. The other side of the two lifting plates 710 welded on the support plate 705 is welded with a third connecting plate 712 that connects to the third transmission belt 708.

[0043] A further improvement in this embodiment is that the conveying assembly 8 includes a support frame 801 and a conveyor belt 803. The support frame 801 has a frame structure, and several support legs 802 are welded to the bottom of the support frame 801. The support frame 801 is fixed to the pallet 705 by the several support legs 802 at the bottom. Two parallel conveyor belts 803 are driven and coupled on the support frame 801. A fifth motor 804 is installed at one end of the support frame 801, which can simultaneously and synchronously drive the two conveyor belts 803.

[0044] In operation, the sorting equipment is first placed next to the outer casing material conveying equipment on the water purifier production line. A first motor 203 drives a first transmission belt 202, which in turn moves the moving crossbeam 3 back and forth. A second motor 306 drives a second transmission belt 304, which in turn moves the shifting frame 4 left and right. By moving the crossbeam 3 back and forth and the shifting frame 4 left and right, the hanging frame 5 is adjusted back and forth and left and right, thereby adjusting the position of the lifting plate 6. The lifting plate 6 is then moved above the water purifier outer casing conveying equipment. The suction cups 601 at the bottom of the lifting plate 6 then pick up the water purifier outer casings that have been detected as defective on the outer casing material conveying equipment. By placing the sorting equipment next to the production line... The seamless integration with the outer casing material conveying equipment facilitates smooth production line operation, effectively improving the overall production process efficiency of the water purifier production line. By moving the suspension bracket 5 forward, backward, left, and right, the lifting plate 6 can be moved to different positions to adsorb and sort outer casings from different areas, expanding the sorting equipment's operating range. This allows the sorting equipment to work with multiple outer casing material conveying devices, enabling it to simultaneously handle multiple water purifier production lines. This reduces the number of sorting devices required, effectively lowering investment costs. Simultaneously, it ensures that every defective outer casing is accurately sorted, improving product quality and consistency. Furthermore, it allows for rapid positioning and lifting. The position of plate 6 is adjusted to accurately pick up defective water purifier shells, reducing manual searching and operation time and improving sorting efficiency. Simultaneously, the sorting process reduces manual intervention, lowers worker workload, and improves work environment safety. Then, the third motor 503 drives the lead screw 502 to rotate, causing the hanger 5 to move up and down. This adjustment of the hanger 5 lifts the defective water purifier shells. By moving the moving beam 3 and the moving frame 4 again, the defective water purifier shells lifted by plate 6 are sorted out from the shell material conveying equipment. This sorting equipment, by adjusting the height of the lifting plate 6 through the up-and-down movement of the hanger 5, can adapt to different heights. The high-precision material conveying equipment improves the compatibility of the sorting equipment with other material conveying devices, thereby enhancing its versatility. This versatility effectively reduces equipment procurement and maintenance costs for enterprises. Furthermore, it solves the problem of sorting materials with varying top heights due to horizontal or vertical placement, making the sorting process smoother and better integrated with other equipment on the production line, further optimizing the entire production flow. Additionally, the sorting height can be flexibly adjusted according to actual production needs, meeting sorting requirements under different production conditions. Then, the lifting plate 6 is moved to directly above one of the classification and storage components 7, and then the lifting plate 6 is moved downwards.The sorted defective water purifier casings are sent to the conveyor assembly 8. Simultaneously, the downward movement of the lifting plate 6 conveys the sorted casings to the conveyor assembly 8. At the same time, the fourth motor 709 drives the third transmission belt 708, which in turn moves the pallet 705 up and down. This upward movement of the pallet 705 lifts the conveyor assembly 8, and the upward movement of the conveyor assembly 8, in conjunction with the downward movement of the lifting plate 6, allows the conveyor assembly 8 to receive the sorted casings. This sorting equipment is equipped with multiple classification and storage components 7, which, on the one hand, provide a larger storage capacity to adapt to the sorting needs of different materials; on the other hand, it can classify materials according to their type and type. The shell materials are classified and stored according to their defects and degree of defects, which facilitates the management and traceability of sorted shell materials. This helps to improve the flexibility and adaptability of production, and can better meet different production requirements and product changes. By setting a protective plate 704 on the classification and storage component 7, it is ensured that the sorted shell materials will not fall when stacked, and it is also convenient for the subsequent classification and storage component 7 to transfer the sorted shell materials. The upward lifting of the conveyor component 8 and the downward movement of the lifting plate 6 cooperate to complete the receiving of the sorted shell materials. The simultaneous movement of the conveyor component 8 and the lifting plate 6 allows the lifting plate 6 to more quickly pick up the sorted shell materials. The material is fed onto the conveyor assembly 8, allowing the lifting plate 6 to quickly enter the next sorting cycle, thereby improving the efficiency of the sorting equipment. The lifting adjustment function of the conveyor assembly 8 works in conjunction with the up-and-down movement adjustment of the lifting plate 6 to complete the handover of sorted materials more smoothly and accurately, avoiding damage to the sorted and reusable shell materials, thus making the sorting equipment more reliable. Finally, after the lifting plate 6 delivers the sorted shell materials to the conveyor assembly 8, it continues to move to the shell material conveying equipment to continue sorting the next shell material. After receiving the sorted shell materials, the conveyor assembly 8 moves downwards, with the next sorting step taking place above. The outer shell material is left with storage space. When the sorting and storage component 7 is full of sorted outer shell material, the rollers 702 at the bottom of the transfer plate 701 push the sorting and storage component 7 to the sorting material concentration point. At the same time, the fifth motor 804 drives the conveyor belt 803 to unload the sorted material piled on the sorting and storage component 7, allowing the sorting and storage component 7 to continue the sorting and material receiving operation of the next cycle. By setting the conveyor component 8 on the sorting and storage component 7, the sorted material placed on the sorting and storage component 7 can be unloaded quickly, improving the utilization rate of the sorting and storage component 7. At the same time, no manual operation is required, which can save manpower.

[0045] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features, and advantages of the present invention. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments. The embodiments and descriptions in the specification are merely illustrative of the principles of the invention. Various changes and modifications can be made to the invention without departing from its spirit and scope, and all such changes and modifications fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention. The scope of protection of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A material sorting device for a water purifier production line, comprising a base plate (1), a truss (2), a movable crossbeam (3), a hanger (5), and a sorting and storage assembly (7), characterized in that: Two trusses (2) are fixed in parallel to the top of the base plate (1) in an inverted "U" shape. The movable crossbeam (3) is set horizontally and moves back and forth to cooperate with the top of the two trusses (2). The bottom of the movable crossbeam (3) moves left and right to cooperate with the shift frame (4). The hanger (5) is raised and lowered to cooperate with the side of the shift frame (4). The bottom of the hanger (5) is horizontally fixed with a lifting plate (6). Several suction cups (601) are installed at the bottom of the lifting plate (6). Several classification and storage components (7) are placed on the top of the base plate (1) and several classification and storage components (7) are located between the two trusses (2). Several classification and storage components (7) are equipped with conveying components (8). The sorting and storage component (7) includes a transfer plate (701), a standing plate (706), and a tray (705). The bottom of the transfer plate (701) is equipped with several rollers (702). The sorting and storage component (7) can move on the base plate (1) through the rollers (702) at the bottom of the transfer plate (701). Two standing plates (706) are vertically fixed at one end of the top of the transfer plate (701). The tray (705) is raised and lowered on the side of the two standing plates (706). The conveying component (8) is fixed on the top of the tray (705).

2. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom ends of the movable crossbeam (3) are welded with moving blocks (301). The two moving blocks (301) move and fit on the top of the two trusses (2) respectively. The movable crossbeam (3) moves and fits on the top of the two trusses (2) through the two moving blocks (301).

3. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 2, characterized in that: The top of the truss (2) is horizontally welded with a first slide rail (201), the bottom of the moving block (301) is welded with a first slider (302) that slides with the first slide rail (201), the top of the truss (2) is driven by a first transmission belt (202), and one end of the top of the truss (2) is horizontally mounted with a first motor (203) that drives the first transmission belt (202), and the bottom of the moving block (301) is welded with a first connecting plate (307) that connects to the first transmission belt (202).

4. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 3, characterized in that: The bottom of the moving crossbeam (3) is connected to a second transmission belt (304). A fixed frame (305) is welded to one end of the moving crossbeam (3). A second motor (306) that drives the second transmission belt (304) is installed on the fixed frame (305). A second connecting plate (308) is fixed on the second transmission belt (304). The shift frame (4) is fixed to the bottom of the second connecting plate (308). A second slide rail (303) is horizontally welded to the side of the moving crossbeam (3). A second slider (401) that slides with the second slide rail (303) is welded to the side of the shift frame (4).

5. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side of the moving frame (4) is welded with a lifting slider (402), and a nut (403) is welded on the lifting slider (402). The hanger (5) is set vertically, and a slide groove (501) is vertically opened on one side of the hanger (5). A lead screw (502) is rotatably engaged in the slide groove (501). A third motor (503) that drives the lead screw (502) to rotate is installed on the top of the hanger (5). The lifting slider (402) is slidably engaged in the slide groove (501), and the nut (403) is threadedly engaged in the lead screw (502).

6. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the sliding plate (701) is fixed with a support platform (703), and the support platform (703) has a through groove that is compatible with the tray (705). Protective plates (704) are vertically fixed on both sides of the top of the support platform (703), and the tray (705) is located between the two protective plates (704).

7. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 6, characterized in that: Two lifting plates (710) are welded to one end of the pallet (705). The two lifting plates (710) are respectively raised and lowered and fitted to the sides of the two upright plates (706) at the top of the moving plate (701).

8. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 7, characterized in that: The sides of the two vertical plates (706) at the top of the moving plate (701) are vertically welded with a third slide rail (707) and a third transmission belt (708) that is vertically driven. The top of the moving plate (701) is located below the support platform (703) and a fourth motor (709) that can drive the two third transmission belts (708) simultaneously and synchronously is installed. The two lifting plates (710) welded on the support plate (705) are each welded with a third slider (711) that slides with the third slide rail (707) on one side. The two lifting plates (710) welded on the support plate (705) are each welded with a third connecting plate (712) that connects to the third transmission belt (708) on the other side.

9. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying assembly (8) includes a support frame (801) and a conveyor belt (803). The support frame (801) has a frame structure. Several support legs (802) are welded to the bottom of the support frame (801). The support frame (801) is fixed to the pallet (705) by the several support legs (802) at the bottom. Two parallel conveyor belts (803) are driven and connected on the support frame (801). A fifth motor (804) is installed at one end of the support frame (801) that can drive the two conveyor belts (803) simultaneously and synchronously.

10. The material sorting equipment for a water purifier production line according to claim 1, characterized in that: The specific steps for using the material sorting equipment in this water purifier production line are as follows: Step 1: Place the sorting equipment next to the outer shell material conveying equipment of the water purifier production line. Drive the first transmission belt (202) through the first motor (203) to drive the moving crossbeam (3) to move back and forth. Drive the second transmission belt (304) through the second motor (306) to drive the shifting frame (4) to move left and right. By moving the moving crossbeam (3) back and forth and the shifting frame (4) left and right, the hanging frame (5) is moved back and forth and left and right to adjust, thereby adjusting the position of the lifting plate (6) and moving the lifting plate (6) above the water purifier outer shell conveying equipment. Use the suction cup (601) at the bottom of the lifting plate (6) to adsorb the water purifier outer shell that has been detected as defective on the outer shell material conveying equipment. Step 2: Drive the screw (502) to rotate through the third motor (503), so that the hanger (5) moves up and down. By moving the hanger (5) up and down, the height of the lifting plate (6) is adjusted, and the defective water purifier shell is lifted up. By moving the moving beam (3) and the moving frame (4) again, the defective water purifier shell lifted by the lifting plate (6) is sorted out from the shell material conveying equipment. Step 3: Move the lifting plate (6) directly above one of the sorting and storage components (7), and move the lifting plate (6) downward to send the sorted water purifier shells with defects to the conveying component (8). While the lifting plate (6) is moving downward to send the sorted shells to the conveying component (8), the fourth motor (709) drives the third transmission belt (708) to drive the pallet (705) up and down, and the pallet (705) drives the conveying component (8) upward. The upward movement of the conveying component (8) and the downward movement of the lifting plate (6) cooperate to enable the conveying component (8) to complete the receiving of the sorted shell materials. Step 4: After the lifting plate (6) delivers the sorted shell material to the conveying component (8), it continues to move to the shell material conveying equipment to continue the sorting of the next shell material. After the conveying component (8) receives the sorted shell material, it moves downward to leave storage space above for the next sorted shell material. When the sorting storage component (7) is full of sorted shell material, the rollers (702) at the bottom of the moving plate (701) are used to push the sorting storage component (7) to the sorting material concentration point. At the same time, the fifth motor (804) drives the conveyor belt (803) to unload the sorted material piled on the sorting storage component (7), so that the sorting storage component (7) can continue the sorting material receiving operation of the next cycle.

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