Multi-Layer Sorting Track Reduces Footprint
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing logistics sorting machines occupy large areas and have low utilization rates, as they require extensive space for operation and do not efficiently utilize vertical space.
Innovation Solution
A multi-layer article sorting device with a sorting track system that includes transition tracks and main tracks arranged in a three-dimensional configuration, allowing the sorting mechanism to move in a way that reduces the occupied area by utilizing vertical space effectively, with features like staggered transition parts and magnetic pole plates for efficient movement and unloading of articles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a loop sorting machine uses a horizontal oblong loop track, then numerous belt carts can run at the same time, but the occupied area is large
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from a horizontal two-dimensional loop track to a three-dimensional structure by adding vertical layers. Multiple layers of main tracks are stacked vertically and connected by transition tracks, allowing belt carts to operate on different levels simultaneously. This vertical stacking enables numerous carts to run at the same time while significantly reducing the horizontal occupied area compared to traditional horizontal loop sorting machines.
2Area of stationary object
If a linear sorting machine adopts a longitudinal loop track, then the occupied area is smaller than loop sorting machine, but the utilization rate of the belt carts is low
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enhances belt cart utilization by adding vertical movement capability through transition tracks. Belt carts can now move between different layers, increasing the number of sorting positions they can access and reducing idle time. This multi-layer configuration allows for more efficient routing and higher utilization rates compared to single-level linear sorting machines.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements dynamic routing where belt carts can be directed to different destinations on different layers based on real-time sorting requirements. The transition tracks enable flexible movement between layers, allowing the system to adapt to varying sorting demands and optimize belt cart utilization dynamically rather than following fixed single-level paths.
3Productivity
If the sorting mechanism moves along the sorting track to unload articles, then sorting operations can be performed, but the loading surface orientation must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The transition tracks are designed with staggered arrangements where odd-numbered and even-numbered transition parts are offset in the first direction. This staggered configuration, combined with the sorting mechanism's ability to rotate or adjust its orientation, allows the loading surface to maintain its upward-facing orientation even when the mechanism moves between layers. The structural design of the transition tracks works with the sorting mechanism's orientation capabilities to preserve loading surface orientation during vertical transitions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution significantly reduces the occupied area, enhances space utilization, and improves sorting efficiency by enabling multi-layer sorting operations, allowing for more devices to be placed in the same space and handling heavier or diverse sorting tasks.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic pole plate is arranged at the bottom of the sorting mechanism, the article sorting device includes a motor, and the motor cooperates with the magnetic pole plate to drive the sorting mechanism to walk along the sorting track
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to the technical field of logistics sorting, and in particular to a article sorting device. The article sorting device according to the present disclosure includes: a sorting track, including transition tracks and multiple layers of main tracks, wherein the transition track is connected to the same ends of the two adjacent layers of main tracks in a first direction, and the two adjacent transition tracks in a height direction are located at two ends of the main track in the first direction; and a sorting mechanism movably arranged on the sorting track to load an article, configured to unload the article in a second direction when moving to a set sorting position along the sorting track, wherein the second direction intersects the height direction and the first direction. Based on this, the occupied area of the article sorting device is effectively reduced.