Automatic Distribution Wall With Rotating Sorting Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing article sorting apparatuses, such as loop and linear sorting machines, require multiple conveying trolleys and complex mechanisms, leading to inefficiencies in article sorting and storage.
Innovation Solution
An automatic put wall system with linearly distributed sorting-conveying assemblies, each comprising a carrying portion and a rotating portion, allows for vertical adjustment of conveying direction, and includes auxiliary rollers and a multilayer structure for efficient article sorting and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If loop sorting machine or linear sorting machine is used, then article sorting function is achieved, but device complexity increases due to multiple conveying trolleys and complex mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The sorting system is divided into multiple independent sorting-conveying assemblies distributed linearly along the conveying direction. Each assembly includes a carrying portion and a rotating portion that can independently rotate to adjust conveying direction. This segmentation allows the system to achieve complex sorting functions through simple, modular units rather than requiring a single complex mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrying portion is designed to rotate in the vertical direction, adding a vertical dimension to the conveying path. This allows articles to be redirected from horizontal conveying to vertical storage positions (or vice versa), achieving three-dimensional sorting capability with simple rotational motion rather than complex multi-axis mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple conveying trolleys are used, then article conveying capability is improved, but productivity decreases due to inefficiencies in sorting and storage
Solution Approach 1:
The conveying belt continuously moves articles through the sorting system, and the rotating portions can continuously adjust conveying directions without stopping the flow. This continuous operation eliminates idle time and waiting periods, maintaining constant productive action throughout the sorting process.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating portion can dynamically adjust the conveying direction of each carrying portion in real-time based on sorting requirements. This dynamic adaptability allows the system to optimize article flow paths, reducing unnecessary movements and improving overall sorting efficiency compared to fixed-path systems.
3Adaptability or versatility
If linear sorting machine is used, then article transport is achieved, but loss of time occurs due to to-and-fro conveyance
Solution Approach 1:
By introducing vertical rotation capability to the carrying portion, the system can redirect articles vertically to storage positions without requiring them to travel back horizontally. This eliminates the to-and-fro motion inherent in linear sorting machines, reducing conveyance time significantly.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating portion can pre-position carrying portions at optimal angles before articles need to be deposited, and the system can pre-route articles through the most efficient path. This preliminary preparation of conveying paths and positions reduces waiting time and accelerates the overall sorting process.
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AI summary
An automatic distribution wall is provided, comprising: at least one sorting and conveying assembly which is arranged linearly, wherein the sorting and conveying assembly comprises a carrying part and a rotating part, the carrying part is used for carrying and conveying articles, and the rotating part is connected to a base of the carrying part to drive the carrying part to rotate about a vertical direction so as to adjust the direction of conveyance of articles by the carrying part to a storage position facing the articles.