Warehousing sorting device and warehousing system

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to the technical field of storage and transportation. Provided are a warehousing sorting device and a warehousing system. The warehousing sorting device comprises a support frame, a sorting mechanism and a conveying mechanism, the support frame being used for carrying items to be sorted; the sorting mechanism is arranged on one side of the support frame in the height direction of the support frame; the conveying mechanism is arranged on the other side of the support frame in the height direction of the support frame. The sorting mechanism is configured to separate the items to be sorted from the support frame, and the conveying mechanism can receive the items to be sorted that are separated from the support frame and convey same out. The sorting mechanism is used to separate items to be sorted from the support frame, thereby improving sorting efficiency. Since the sorting mechanism and the conveying mechanism are located on the two sides of the support frame in the height direction of the support frame, items to be sorted that are sorted by the sorting mechanism can directly fall onto the conveying mechanism, and the conveying mechanism serves to receive and convey the items to be sorted, thereby improving outbound efficiency. The present disclosure achieves a flexible warehousing picking process, saves sorting and outbound time, and saves production costs.

Description

Warehouse sorting equipment and warehousing system

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202510123331.2, filed on January 24, 2025, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to the field of storage and transportation technology, and more specifically, to a storage and sorting device and a storage system. Background Technology

[0004] In current technology, e-commerce companies primarily rely on stacking for the storage of apparel. Because apparel comes in a wide variety of colors, sizes, and styles, stacking takes up a lot of space. When a customer places an order and the apparel needs to be picked, manual handling and sorting are still the most common methods. Manual picking is difficult, time-consuming, labor-intensive, and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0005] This disclosure provides a warehouse sorting device and warehouse system to improve sorting efficiency and outbound efficiency.

[0006] According to a first aspect of this disclosure, a warehouse sorting apparatus is provided, comprising:

[0007] Support frame, used to support items to be sorted;

[0008] The sorting mechanism is located on one side of the support frame along the height direction of the support frame;

[0009] A conveying mechanism is disposed on the other side of the support frame along the height direction of the support frame;

[0010] The sorting mechanism is configured to detach the item to be sorted from the support frame, and the conveying mechanism is capable of receiving the item to be sorted detached from the support frame and outputting it.

[0011] In some embodiments, the support frame has a suspension area, the item to be sorted is located in the suspension area, the sorting mechanism is movably disposed on the support frame, the area in which the sorting mechanism moves relative to the support frame is a first moving area, and the projection of the suspension area relative to the reference plane is located within the projection of the first moving area relative to the reference plane.

[0012] And / or, the support frame has a suspension area, the item to be sorted is located in the suspension area, the conveying mechanism is movably disposed on the support frame, the area in which the conveying mechanism moves relative to the support frame is a second moving area, and the projection of the suspension area relative to the reference plane is located within the projection of the second moving area relative to the reference plane;

[0013] The reference plane is perpendicular to the height direction of the support frame.

[0014] In some embodiments, the sorting mechanism includes:

[0015] A movable guide rail is disposed on the support frame and extends along the length direction of the support frame; the movable guide rail is movable relative to the support frame and along the width direction of the support frame.

[0016] A material handling component is disposed on the movable guide rail, and the material handling component is movable relative to the movable guide rail and along the length direction of the support frame;

[0017] The height direction, width direction, and length direction of the support frame are all perpendicular to each other.

[0018] In some embodiments, the sorting mechanism further includes:

[0019] A first movable structure is disposed between the support frame and the movable guide rail, and the movable guide rail moves relative to the support frame via the first movable structure;

[0020] A second moving structure is disposed between the material picking component and the moving guide rail, and the material picking component moves relative to the moving guide rail via the second moving structure.

[0021] In some embodiments, the warehousing and sorting device further includes a carrier suspended from the support frame, the carrier being used to carry the items to be sorted, and the carrier being provided with an identification code;

[0022] The sorting mechanism also includes a detection component, which is disposed on the material handling assembly and is used to identify the identification code.

[0023] In some embodiments, the material handling component includes:

[0024] Two grippers;

[0025] A material handling drive source, the output end of which is connected to two grippers, which can drive the two grippers to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0026] In some embodiments, the support frame is provided with a suspension hole, and the carrier is provided with a hook that can be inserted into the suspension hole;

[0027] The material handling assembly includes a material handling drive component and a push component, and the output end of the material handling drive source is connected to the push component;

[0028] The material handling drive source can drive the pusher to move closer to the carrier, so that the pusher abuts against the hook and pushes the hook to disengage from the suspension hole.

[0029] In some embodiments, the actuator includes:

[0030] The first connecting part is connected to the output end of the material picking drive source;

[0031] The second connecting part is arranged perpendicularly to the first connecting part and connected to the first connecting part. A limiting groove is formed between the first connecting part and the second connecting part. The inner wall of the limiting groove can abut against the hook to limit the hook.

[0032] In some embodiments, the conveying mechanism includes:

[0033] A discharge assembly, which is capable of carrying the items to be sorted and outputting them along the length of the support frame;

[0034] A third moving structure is disposed between the support frame and the discharge assembly, wherein the discharge assembly moves relative to the support frame and along the width direction of the support frame via the third moving structure;

[0035] The height direction, width direction, and length direction of the support frame are all perpendicular to each other.

[0036] In some embodiments, the discharge assembly includes a drive wheel, a driven wheel, a discharge drive source, and a conveyor belt. The discharge drive source is disposed on the third moving structure, and the output end of the discharge drive source is connected to the drive wheel. The conveyor belt is wound around the drive wheel and the driven wheel, and the conveyor belt is used to carry the items to be sorted.

[0037] The discharge drive source can drive the drive wheel to rotate, and drive the driven wheel to rotate and move the items to be sorted through the conveyor belt.

[0038] In some embodiments, the support frame includes:

[0039] A support frame, wherein the sorting mechanism and the conveying mechanism are disposed in the support frame;

[0040] A suspension rod is provided on the support frame and between the sorting mechanism and the conveying mechanism. The suspension rod is used to suspend the items to be sorted.

[0041] In some embodiments, the number of items to be sorted is multiple, and the multiple items to be sorted are arranged on the suspension rod along the length direction of the support frame, and the suspension rod extends along the length direction of the support frame;

[0042] And / or, the number of suspension rods is multiple, and the multiple suspension rods are arranged along the width direction of the support frame.

[0043] In some embodiments, the support frame further includes:

[0044] A feeding rod is provided corresponding to the suspension rod. One end of the feeding rod is connected to the support frame, and the other end is provided with a feeding end.

[0045] The feeding rod has an arc structure, and along the height direction of the support frame, the position of the feeding end is higher than the connection position between the feeding rod and the support frame.

[0046] According to a second aspect of this disclosure, embodiments of this disclosure also provide a warehousing system including the aforementioned warehousing and sorting device.

[0047] In some embodiments, the number of the storage and sorting devices is multiple, and the multiple storage and sorting devices are arranged along the height direction of the support frame to form a storage group.

[0048] In some embodiments, there are multiple storage groups, and the multiple storage groups are arranged along the length of the support frame;

[0049] In this case, the conveying directions of the conveying mechanisms in two adjacent storage groups are opposite, and a material picking channel is provided between two adjacent storage groups.

[0050] One embodiment of this disclosure has the following advantages or beneficial effects:

[0051] The warehousing and sorting device and warehousing system provided in this disclosure, compared with the existing manual picking method, utilize a sorting mechanism to separate items to be sorted from a support frame, thereby improving sorting efficiency. Since the sorting mechanism and conveying mechanism are located on both sides of the support frame along its height, and the support frame is a fixed structure, items to be sorted by the sorting mechanism can directly fall to the conveying mechanism. The conveying mechanism serves to receive and transport the items to be sorted, improving outbound efficiency. With the coordinated action of the sorting mechanism and the conveying mechanism, a streamlined warehousing and picking process is achieved, saving sorting and outbound time and reducing production costs. Attached Figure Description

[0052] To better understand this disclosure, reference may be made to the embodiments shown in the following drawings. Components in the drawings are not necessarily to scale, and related elements may be omitted to emphasize and clearly illustrate the technical features of this disclosure. Additionally, related elements or components may have different arrangements as known in the art. Furthermore, in the drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same or similar components in various figures. The above and other features and advantages of this disclosure will become more apparent by describing exemplary embodiments thereof in detail with reference to the drawings.

[0053] in:

[0054] Figure 1 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a warehouse sorting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0055] Figure 2 shows a schematic diagram of the material handling component in a warehouse sorting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0056] Figure 3 shows a schematic diagram of the material handling component in a warehouse sorting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0057] Figure 4 shows a schematic diagram of the material handling component in a warehouse sorting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0058] Figure 5 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of the discharge component in a warehouse sorting device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

[0059] Figure 6 shows a schematic diagram of the structure of a warehousing system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0060] The reference numerals in the attached drawings are explained as follows: 100, storage group; 200, material picking channel; 1, support frame; 2, sorting mechanism; 3, conveying mechanism; 4, carrier; 10, suspension area; 11, support frame; 12, suspension rod; 121, suspension hole; 13, replenishing rod; 130, replenishing end; 21, moving guide rail; 22, material picking assembly; 23, first moving structure; 24, second moving structure; 25, detection component; 221, gripper; 222, material picking drive source; 223, material picking drive component; 224, pushing component; 2241, first connecting part; 2242, second connecting part; 2243, limiting groove; 2244, positioning part; 225, connecting rod; 226, rotating shaft; 31. Discharge assembly; 311. Drive wheel; 312. Driven wheel; 313. Discharge drive source; 314. Conveyor belt; 32. Third moving structure; 40. Identification code; 41. Hook. Detailed Implementation

[0061] The technical solutions in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The exemplary embodiments described herein are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this disclosure. Therefore, it should be understood that various modifications and changes can be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of protection of this disclosure.

[0062] In the description of this disclosure, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms “first” and “second” are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; the term “multiple” refers to two or more; and the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more associated listed items. In particular, references to “the / described” object or “a” object are also intended to indicate one of a possible plurality of such objects.

[0063] Unless otherwise specified or stated, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connection" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, an electrical connection, or a signal connection; "connection" can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this disclosure according to the specific circumstances.

[0064] Furthermore, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "upper," "lower," "inner," and "outer" described in the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure are used to describe the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the exemplary embodiments of this disclosure. It should also be understood that, in the context of a reference to an element or feature being connected to another element(s) "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer," it can be directly connected to the other element(s) "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer," or indirectly connected to the other element(s) "upper," "lower," "inner," or "outer" through an intermediate element.

[0065] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in many forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein; rather, they are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the concept of the exemplary embodiments to those skilled in the art. The same reference numerals in the drawings denote the same or similar structures, and therefore their detailed description will be omitted.

[0066] Currently, most garment hanging and sorting systems on the market still rely on manual handling and sorting during the garment hanging and sorting process. This not only results in low automation, time and labor costs, and low production efficiency, but also requires recalculating the number of hanging garments when they are taken off the shelves, making it inconvenient for packaging.

[0067] Therefore, this embodiment provides a warehousing and sorting device, as shown in Figure 1. The device includes a support frame 1, a sorting mechanism 2, and a conveying mechanism 3. The support frame 1 is generally a cuboid structure and is used to support items to be sorted. Specifically, the items to be sorted refer to clothing, which can be clothing of different colors and sizes stored in e-commerce warehouses, or costumes for various roles in large-scale performances. The sorting mechanism 2 is located on one side of the support frame 1 along its height direction (the height direction of the support frame 1 is indicated by the Z-direction), and the conveying mechanism 3 is located on the other side of the support frame 1 along its height direction.

[0068] For example, the sorting mechanism 2 is located at the top of the support frame 1, the conveying mechanism 3 is located at the bottom of the support frame 1, and the items to be sorted are located between the sorting mechanism 2 and the conveying mechanism 3. When sorting is required, the sorting mechanism 2 is configured to detach the items to be sorted from the support frame 1, and the conveying mechanism 3 is able to receive the items to be sorted detached from the support frame 1 and output them.

[0069] The warehousing and sorting device provided in this embodiment, compared with the existing manual picking method, utilizes the sorting mechanism 2 to separate the items to be sorted from the support frame 1, thereby improving sorting efficiency. Since the sorting mechanism 2 and the conveying mechanism 3 are located on both sides of the support frame 1 along its height, the items to be sorted by the sorting mechanism 2 can directly fall to the conveying mechanism 3. The conveying mechanism 3 serves to receive and transport the items to be sorted, improving outbound efficiency. With the coordinated action of the sorting mechanism 2 and the conveying mechanism 3, a streamlined warehousing and picking process is achieved, saving sorting and outbound time and reducing production costs.

[0070] In one embodiment, the support frame 1 includes a support frame 11, which is a cuboid frame structure. Along the height direction of the support frame 1 and from top to bottom, the internal space of the support frame 11 is divided into an upper space, a middle space and a lower space. The sorting mechanism 2 is located in the upper space, the items to be sorted are located in the middle space, and the conveying mechanism 3 is located in the lower space, making full use of the height space of the support frame 11 and improving space utilization.

[0071] Referring to Figure 1, the support frame 1 also includes a suspension rod 12, which is disposed on the support frame 11 and serves to increase the structural strength to a certain extent. The suspension rod 12 is disposed between the sorting mechanism 2 and the conveying mechanism 3, and is used to suspend the items to be sorted. That is, the suspension rod 12 and the items to be sorted are disposed together in the middle space of the support frame 11.

[0072] It is understandable that the suspension rod 12 shown in Figure 1 is a continuous structure. The suspension rod 12 is marked with a dashed line only to distinguish it from the support frame 11, and does not mean that the suspension rod 12 is a discontinuous structure.

[0073] Specifically, there are multiple items to be sorted, and these multiple items are arranged on the suspension rod 12 along the length of the support frame 1 (the length of the support frame 1 is marked by the X direction), so that one suspension rod 12 can support and suspend multiple items to be sorted, thereby achieving dense storage of items to be sorted, making full use of storage space, and increasing storage density.

[0074] The suspension rods 12 are multiple, and they are arranged along the width direction of the support frame 1 (the width direction of the support frame 1 is indicated by the Y direction). With this arrangement, the items to be sorted are neatly arranged, and multiple items to be sorted can be arranged along a rectangular array, improving space utilization and further increasing storage density.

[0075] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the support frame 1 further includes a replenishing rod 13, which is correspondingly arranged with the suspension rod 12. One end of the replenishing rod 13 is connected to the support frame 11 of the support frame 1, and the other end is provided with a replenishing end 130, which is the free end of the replenishing rod 13. When it is necessary to replenish the sorting items, the sorting items are put into the replenishing end 130 to realize the replenishment process.

[0076] It is understandable that the feeding rod 13 shown in Figure 1 is a continuous structure. The feeding rod 13 is marked with a dashed line only to distinguish it from the lines of the support frame 11.

[0077] The feeding rod 13 has a circular arc structure. Compared with the zigzag-shaped feeding rod 13, the circular arc structure of the feeding rod 13 has no dead angles, which reduces the resistance of the parts to be sorted sliding along the feeding rod 13, improves the smoothness of the parts to be sorted sliding along the feeding rod 13, and facilitates the feeding of the parts to be sorted.

[0078] Specifically, along the height direction of the support frame 1, the position of the feeding end 130 is higher than the connection position between the feeding rod 13 and the support frame 1. For example, the feeding end 130 is the feeding inlet, and the connection position between the feeding rod 13 and the support frame 1 is the feeding outlet. Utilizing the height difference between the feeding end 130 and the feeding outlet, the items to be sorted can slide freely from the feeding end 130 to the feeding outlet. At this time, the support frame 1 acts as a limit and stop for the items to be sorted. Simultaneously, the feeding end 130 has an upward-facing structure relative to the feeding outlet. When the items to be sorted are located on the feeding rod 13, the feeding end 130 also acts as a limit to a certain extent, preventing the items to be sorted from retracting or falling out from the feeding end 130.

[0079] As shown in Figure 1, the middle space of the support frame 1 has a suspension area 10, within which the items to be sorted are located. The suspension area 10 is the region corresponding to at least one suspension rod 12 and at least one item to be sorted. A sorting mechanism 2 is movably mounted on the support frame 1. The area where the sorting mechanism 2 moves relative to the support frame 1 is a first moving area. The projection of the first moving area relative to a reference plane covers the projection of the suspension area 10 relative to the reference plane. The reference plane is perpendicular to the height direction of the support frame 1; that is, the reference plane is the plane containing the length and width directions of the support frame 1.

[0080] In this manner, the suspension rod 12 is a fixed structure relative to the support frame 11, and the sorting mechanism 2 is a movable structure relative to the support frame 11. The first moving area of ​​the sorting mechanism 2 can completely cover the range of the suspension area 10, and the sorting mechanism 2 can sort items to be sorted at any position in the suspension area 10.

[0081] In one embodiment, the conveying mechanism 3 is movably disposed on the support frame 1, and the area in which the conveying mechanism 3 moves relative to the support frame 1 is the second moving area. The projection of the second moving area relative to the reference plane covers the projection of the suspension area 10 relative to the reference plane.

[0082] In this manner, the suspension rod 12 is a fixed structure relative to the support frame 11, and the conveying mechanism 3 is a movable structure relative to the support frame 11. The second moving area of ​​the conveying mechanism 3 can completely cover the range of the suspension area 10. The conveying mechanism 3 can receive the sorted items falling from any position in the suspension area 10, which facilitates the outbound process of the sorted items.

[0083] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the sorting mechanism 2 includes a movable guide rail 21 and a picking component 22. The movable guide rail 21 is disposed on the support frame 1 and extends along the length direction of the support frame 1. The movable guide rail 21 is movable relative to the support frame 1 and along the width direction of the support frame 1. The picking component 22 is disposed on the movable guide rail 21 and is movable relative to the movable guide rail 21 and along the length direction of the support frame 1. The length direction of the support frame 1 (marked as X direction in FIG1), the width direction of the support frame 1 (marked as Y direction in FIG1), and the height direction of the support frame 1 (marked as Z direction in FIG1) are mutually perpendicular.

[0084] With this configuration, the movement directions of the moving guide rail 21 and the picking component 22 are perpendicular to each other. Under the cooperative action of the moving guide rail 21 and the picking component 22, the picking component 22 can be positioned at any position in the suspension area 10, so that the picking component 22 can remove the sorted items from the suspension rod 12. The sorted items can fall directly to the conveying mechanism 3 located below, so that the conveying mechanism 3 can directly output the sorted items.

[0085] It is understandable that the active area of ​​the material handling component 22 is the first moving area, which is a rectangular area. The length of the first moving area is the length of the moving guide rail 21 along the length direction of the support frame 1, and the width of the first moving area is the farthest distance that the moving guide rail 21 moves along the width direction of the support frame 1, that is, the distance between the two extreme positions of the moving guide rail 21 along the width direction of the support frame 1.

[0086] Specifically, the sorting mechanism 2 also includes a first moving structure 23, which is disposed between the support frame 1 and the moving guide rail 21. The moving guide rail 21 moves relative to the support frame 1 via the first moving structure 23. This configuration allows the moving guide rail 21 to move along the width direction of the support frame 1 using the first moving structure 23.

[0087] For example, the first moving structure 23 includes a first slide rail and a first slider. The first slide rail extends along the width direction of the support frame 1. One of the support frame 1 and the moving guide rail 21 is provided with the first slide rail, and the other is provided with the first slider. The first slide rail and the first slider slide into contact, so that the moving guide rail 21 moves relative to the support frame 1 along the width direction of the support frame 1.

[0088] For example, the first moving structure 23 includes a motor, a lead screw, and a lead screw nut. The motor is mounted on the support frame 1, and the output end of the motor is connected to the lead screw. The lead screw extends along the width direction of the support frame 1. The lead screw nut is sleeved on the lead screw and connected to the moving guide rail 21. The motor drives the lead screw to rotate, and the lead screw nut drives the moving guide rail 21 to move along the lead screw, so that the moving guide rail 21 moves relative to the support frame 1 along the width direction of the support frame 1.

[0089] For example, the first moving structure 23 includes a cylinder, which is disposed on the support frame 1. The output end of the cylinder is connected to the moving guide rail 21, and the cylinder drives the moving guide rail 21 to move relative to the support frame 1 along the width direction of the support frame 1.

[0090] It is understood that the first moving structure 23 may include, but is not limited to, the above-mentioned forms, or may be other structural forms, as long as it can enable the moving guide rail 21 to move along the width direction of the support frame 1, it is within the protection scope of this embodiment.

[0091] Specifically, the sorting mechanism 2 also includes a second moving structure 24, which is disposed between the picking component 22 and the moving guide rail 21. The picking component 22 moves relative to the moving guide rail 21 via the second moving structure 24.

[0092] It is understandable that the second moving structure 24 and the first moving structure 23 are similar in structure and principle, the only difference being the direction of movement. The driving movement direction of the first moving structure 23 is along the width direction of the support frame 1, and the driving movement direction of the second moving structure 24 is along the length direction of the support frame 1. Therefore, it will not be described in detail.

[0093] As shown in Figure 2, the material handling component 22 includes a material handling drive source 222 and two grippers 221. The material handling drive source 222 is set on the moving guide rail 21. The material handling drive source 222 can be a clamping cylinder. The output end of the material handling drive source 222 is connected to the two grippers 221. The material handling drive source 222 can drive the two grippers 221 to move closer to or further away from each other.

[0094] When it is necessary to pick up the item to be sorted, the picking drive source 222 drives the two jaws 221 to move closer to each other to clamp the item to be sorted. After the item to be sorted leaves the suspension bar 12, the picking drive source 222 drives the two jaws 221 to move further away from each other to release the item to be sorted, allowing the item to fall naturally.

[0095] In this manner, the material handling component 22 is a mechanical clamp that clamps the item to be sorted, causing it to detach from the suspension rod 12 and fall to the conveying mechanism 3.

[0096] The material handling drive source 222 and the moving guide rail 21 are rotatably connected; and / or the material handling drive source 222 and the gripper 221 are rotatably connected to increase the degree of freedom of the gripper 221 and increase the flexibility of the gripper 221 in holding the parts to be sorted.

[0097] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG3, the warehouse sorting device further includes a carrier 4, which is suspended from the suspension rod 12 of the support frame 1 and is used to carry items to be sorted.

[0098] For example, the carrier 4 may be equipped with a clothes hanger for supporting the items to be sorted, and the top of the clothes hanger is provided with a hook 41. The hanging rod 12 is provided with a hanging hole 121, and the hook 41 can be inserted into the hanging hole 121 so that the items to be sorted are in a natural hanging state.

[0099] It is understood that the carrier 4 includes, but is not limited to, a clothes hanger. The carrier 4 can also be a hanging hook, a clamp, etc. This embodiment does not limit the actual structure and type of the carrier 4. Any structure that can suspend the items to be sorted to the hanging rod 12 is within the protection scope of this embodiment.

[0100] As shown in Figure 3, the material handling assembly 22 may further include a material handling drive 223 and a pusher 224. The material handling drive 223 is mounted on the moving guide rail 21 via the second moving structure 24, and the output end of the material handling drive source 222 is connected to the pusher 224. The material handling drive source 222 can drive the pusher 224 to move closer to the carrier 4, causing the pusher 224 to abut against the hook 41 and push the hook 41 to disengage from the suspension hole 121.

[0101] With this configuration, the material handling component 22 is a linear moving mechanism. Under the driving action of the material handling drive source 222, the pusher 224 pushes the hook 41 of the carrier 4 out of the suspension hole 121, so that the item to be sorted is separated from the suspension rod 12, thereby realizing the process of sorting the item to be sorted from the suspension rod 12.

[0102] Specifically, the pusher 224 includes a first connecting portion 2241 and a second connecting portion 2242. The first connecting portion 2241 is connected to the output end of the material handling drive source 222, and the second connecting portion 2242 is perpendicularly arranged relative to and connected to the first connecting portion 2241. Thus, the cross-section of the pusher 224 has an L-shaped structure. A limiting groove 2243 is formed between the first connecting portion 2241 and the second connecting portion 2242, providing a receiving space for the hook 41.

[0103] The inner wall of the limiting groove 2243 includes a bottom wall and a side wall, and the connection between the bottom wall and the side wall can abut against the hook 41. When the pusher 224 pushes the hook 41 of the carrier 4, the bottom wall of the limiting groove 2243 contacts the hook 41, preventing the hook 41 from slipping or deviating along the surface of the pusher 224, and making it easier for the hook 41 to detach from the suspension hole 121.

[0104] Additionally, a positioning part 2244 may be provided at the end of the second connecting part 2242 away from the first connecting part 2241. The positioning part 2244 and the second connecting part 2242 are arranged at an angle for positioning between the material picking assembly 22 and the suspension rod 12. When the positioning part 2244 abuts against the suspension rod 12, it means that the material picking assembly 22 has moved to the contact position with the suspension rod 12, which serves as a positioning reminder and facilitates the subsequent driving of the material picking drive source 222 to drive the pusher 224.

[0105] In one embodiment, the material handling component 22 may further include a connecting rod 225. The connecting rod 225 may be a straight structure, a broken line structure, etc. The connecting rod 225 is disposed between the material handling drive component 223 and the push component 224. The output end of the material handling drive component 223 is connected to the push component 224 through the connecting rod 225. The connecting rod 225 serves as an intermediate connection.

[0106] In another embodiment, as shown in FIG4, the material handling assembly 22 may further include a mounting plate (not shown in the figure), the mounting plate being used to mount the material handling drive 223, the output end of the material handling drive 223 being connected to the connecting rod 225, one end of the pusher 224 being connected to the connecting rod 225, and the other end being rotatably connected to the mounting plate via a rotating shaft 226.

[0107] When the material handling component 22 approaches the carrier 4, the material handling drive component 223 drives one end of the push component 224 to move through the connecting rod 225, causing the push component 224 to rotate relative to the mounting plate through the rotating shaft 226. By rotating and lifting, the hook 41 of the carrier 4 is pushed out and disengaged from the suspension hole 121.

[0108] In one embodiment, the sorting mechanism 2 further includes a detection element 25, which is disposed on the picking component 22. Exemplarily, the detection element 25 is disposed on the connecting rod 225, and the carrier 4 is provided with an identification code 40. The detection element 25 is used to identify the identification code 40. Specifically, the identification code 40 is an RFID tag, which carries information such as garment item number, color, and size, enabling functions such as automatic replenishment, picking location, and automatic inventory counting. Based on the order information and location requirements, the picking component 22 can pick the corresponding items to be sorted by identifying the identification code 40 through the detection element 25, thus completing the subsequent outbound processing.

[0109] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG1, the conveying mechanism 3 includes a discharge component 31 and a third moving structure 32. The third moving structure 32 is disposed between the support frame 1 and the discharge component 31. The discharge component 31 moves relative to the support frame 1 and along the width direction of the support frame 1 via the third moving structure 32, enabling the discharge component 31 to cooperate with the sorting mechanism 2 to receive items to be sorted that fall from the suspension rod 12. The discharge component 31 can carry the items to be sorted and convey them along the length direction of the support frame 1, realizing the output and outbound process of the items to be sorted. The discharge component 31 can also be referred to as a merging conveyor line, used to merge and collect the fallen items to be sorted and output them.

[0110] It is understandable that the structure and principle of the third moving structure 32 are similar to those of the first moving structure 23, so they will not be described in detail.

[0111] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG5, the discharge assembly 31 includes a drive wheel 311, a driven wheel 312, a discharge drive source 313, and a conveyor belt 314. The discharge drive source 313 is disposed on the third moving structure 32, and its output end is connected to the drive wheel 311. The conveyor belt 314 is wound around the drive wheel 311 and the driven wheel 312, and is used to carry the items to be sorted that fall from the suspension rod 12. The discharge drive source 313 can drive the drive wheel 311 to rotate, and drive the driven wheel 312 to rotate, and move the items to be sorted via the conveyor belt 314.

[0112] It is understandable that the active area of ​​the conveyor belt 314 is the second moving area, which is a rectangular area. The length of the second moving area is the length of the conveyor belt 314 along the length direction of the support frame 1, and the width of the second moving area is the farthest distance that the conveyor belt 314 moves along the width direction of the support frame 1, that is, the distance between the two extreme positions of the conveyor belt 314 along the width direction of the support frame 1.

[0113] This embodiment also provides a warehousing system, including the aforementioned warehousing and sorting device.

[0114] As shown in Figure 6, the warehousing and sorting device is a unit module. There are multiple warehousing and sorting devices, which are arranged along the height direction of the support frame 1 to form a storage group 100, so as to form a multi-layer, three-dimensional storage space, making full use of the space height of the warehouse, improving storage density and outbound efficiency.

[0115] For example, there are multiple storage groups 100, which are arranged along the length of the support frame 1. The multiple storage groups 100 can be distributed in a rectangular array to make full use of the floor plan and height space of the warehouse, increase storage density, further improve space utilization, and improve outbound efficiency.

[0116] Among them, the conveying directions of the conveying mechanism 3 in two adjacent storage groups 100 are opposite, and a material picking channel 200 is provided between two adjacent storage groups 100.

[0117] In this way, two adjacent storage groups 100 will output the parts to be sorted in the direction of the picking channel 200. The picking channel 200 plays the role of converging and gathering, and all the parts to be sorted can be output in a centralized manner by using one picking channel 200, which saves production costs and makes it easier for operators to pick up materials in a centralized manner.

[0118] For example, the picking channel 200 may also have a structure similar to the discharging component 31, whereby an operator picks the items to be sorted from the two adjacent storage groups 100 onto the picking channel 200 on the side where the two storage groups 100 are close to each other.

[0119] It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed herein are merely one example of the application of the principles of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will clearly understand that the principles of this disclosure are not limited to any details or components of the apparatus shown in the drawings or described in the specification.

[0120] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the detailed structure and arrangement of the components presented in this specification. This disclosure is capable of other embodiments and can be implemented and performed in various ways. The foregoing variations and modifications fall within the scope of this disclosure. It should be understood that this disclosure, as disclosed and defined in this specification, extends to all alternative combinations of two or more individual features mentioned or apparent in the text and / or drawings. All these different combinations constitute multiple alternative aspects of this disclosure. The embodiments described in this specification illustrate the best known mode for implementing this disclosure and will enable those skilled in the art to utilize this disclosure.

[0121] Other embodiments of this disclosure will readily occur to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the specification and practice of the inventions disclosed herein. This disclosure is intended to cover any variations, uses, or adaptations of this disclosure that follow the general principles of this disclosure and include common knowledge or customary techniques in the art not disclosed herein. The specification and exemplary embodiments are to be considered exemplary only, and the true scope and spirit of this disclosure are indicated by the appended claims.

[0122] It should be understood that this disclosure is not limited to the precise structures described above and shown in the accompanying drawings, and various modifications and changes can be made without departing from its scope. The scope of protection of this disclosure is limited only by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A warehouse sorting device, comprising: Support frame (1) is used to support the items to be sorted; The sorting mechanism (2) is disposed on one side of the support frame (1) along the height direction of the support frame (1); and A conveying mechanism (3) is disposed on the other side of the support frame (1) along the height direction of the support frame (1); The sorting mechanism (2) is configured to detach the item to be sorted from the support frame (1), and the conveying mechanism (3) is capable of receiving the item to be sorted detached from the support frame (1) and outputting it.

2. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The support frame (1) has a hanging area (10), the item to be sorted is located in the hanging area (10), the sorting mechanism (2) is movably disposed on the support frame (1), the area in which the sorting mechanism (2) moves relative to the support frame (1) is the first moving area, and the projection of the hanging area (10) relative to the reference plane is located within the projection of the first moving area relative to the reference plane. And / or, the support frame (1) has a suspension area (10), the item to be sorted is located in the suspension area (10), the conveying mechanism (3) is movably disposed on the support frame (1), the area in which the conveying mechanism (3) moves relative to the support frame (1) is a second moving area, and the projection of the suspension area (10) relative to the reference plane is located within the projection of the second moving area relative to the reference plane; The reference plane is perpendicular to the height direction of the support frame (1).

3. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The sorting mechanism (2) includes: A movable guide rail (21) is disposed on the support frame (1) and extends along the length direction of the support frame (1). The movable guide rail (21) is movable relative to the support frame (1) and along the width direction of the support frame (1). A material handling component (22) is disposed on the moving guide rail (21), and the material handling component (22) is movable relative to the moving guide rail (21) and along the length direction of the support frame (1); The height direction, width direction and length direction of the support frame (1) are perpendicular to each other.

4. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 3, wherein, The sorting mechanism (2) also includes: A first movable structure (23) is disposed between the support frame (1) and the movable guide rail (21), and the movable guide rail (21) moves relative to the support frame (1) via the first movable structure (23); And / or, the sorting mechanism (2) further includes: A second moving structure (24) is disposed between the material picking component (22) and the moving guide rail (21), wherein the material picking component (22) moves relative to the moving guide rail (21) via the second moving structure (24).

5. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 3, wherein, The warehousing and sorting device also includes a carrier (4), which is suspended from the support frame (1). The carrier (4) is used to carry the items to be sorted and is equipped with an identification code (40). The sorting mechanism (2) further includes a detection element (25), which is disposed on the material handling component (22) and is used to identify the identification code (40).

6. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 5, wherein, The material handling component (22) includes: Two chucks (221); and The material handling drive source (222) has its output end connected to two jaws (221). The material handling drive source (222) can drive the two jaws (221) to move closer to or further away from each other.

7. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 5, wherein, The support frame (1) is provided with a hanging hole (121), and the carrier (4) is provided with a hook (41), the hook (41) being able to pass through the hanging hole (121); and The material handling assembly (22) includes a material handling drive (223) and a pusher (224), and the output end of the material handling drive source (222) is connected to the pusher (224); The material handling drive source (222) can drive the pusher (224) to move closer to the carrier (4), so that the pusher (224) abuts against the hook (41) and pushes the hook (41) to disengage from the suspension hole (121).

8. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 7, wherein, The pusher (224) includes: The first connecting part (2241) is connected to the output end of the material handling drive source (222); and The second connecting part (2242) is arranged perpendicularly to the first connecting part (2241) and connected to the first connecting part (2241). A limiting groove (2243) is formed between the first connecting part (2241) and the second connecting part (2242). The inner wall of the limiting groove (2243) can abut against the hook (41) to limit the hook (41).

9. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 1, wherein, The conveying mechanism (3) includes: The discharge assembly (31) is capable of carrying the items to be sorted and outputting them along the length of the support frame (1); and A third moving structure (32) is disposed between the support frame (1) and the discharge assembly (31), wherein the discharge assembly (31) moves relative to the support frame (1) and along the width direction of the support frame (1) via the third moving structure (32); The height direction, width direction and length direction of the support frame (1) are perpendicular to each other.

10. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 9, wherein, The discharge assembly (31) includes a drive wheel (311), a driven wheel (312), a discharge drive source (313), and a conveyor belt (314). The discharge drive source (313) is disposed on the third moving structure (32). The output end of the discharge drive source (313) is connected to the drive wheel (311). The conveyor belt (314) is wound around the drive wheel (311) and the driven wheel (312). The conveyor belt (314) is used to carry the items to be sorted. The discharge drive source (313) can drive the drive wheel (311) to rotate, and drive the driven wheel (312) to rotate and drive the sorted items to move through the conveyor belt (314).

11. The warehouse sorting apparatus according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein, The support frame (1) includes: A support frame (11), the sorting mechanism (2) and the conveying mechanism (3) are disposed on the support frame (11); and A suspension rod (12) is provided on the support frame (11) and between the sorting mechanism (2) and the conveying mechanism (3). The suspension rod (12) is used to suspend the items to be sorted.

12. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 11, wherein, The number of items to be sorted is multiple, and the multiple items to be sorted are arranged on the suspension rod (12) along the length direction of the support frame (1), and the suspension rod (12) extends along the length direction of the support frame (1); And / or, the number of the suspension rods (12) is multiple, and the multiple suspension rods (12) are arranged along the width direction of the support frame (1).

13. The warehouse sorting device according to claim 11, wherein, The support frame (1) also includes: A feeding rod (13) is provided corresponding to the suspension rod (12). One end of the feeding rod (13) is connected to the support frame (1), and the other end is provided with a feeding end (130). The feeding rod (13) has an arc structure, and the feeding end (130) is positioned higher than the connection position between the feeding rod (13) and the support frame (1) along the height direction of the support frame (1).

14. A warehousing system comprising a warehousing and sorting device as described in any one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The warehousing system according to claim 14, wherein, The number of the storage and sorting devices is multiple, and the multiple storage and sorting devices are arranged along the height direction of the support frame (1) to form a storage group (100).

16. The warehousing system according to claim 15, wherein, The number of the storage groups (100) is multiple, and the multiple storage groups (100) are arranged along the length direction of the support frame (1); The conveying directions of the conveying mechanisms (3) in two adjacent storage groups (100) are opposite, and a material picking channel (200) is provided between two adjacent storage groups (100).

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