Rotating Space Separator for Adjustable Sorting Robot Trays
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional warehouse trays are limited by the number of items, size of storage bins, and human error in sorting, leading to inefficiencies in product retrieval and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A space separator for a sorting robot that is rotatable and adjustable, comprising a tray with a shaft, a frame with soft or hard materials, and a driving motor system, allowing for customizable partitioning of storage bins based on the number and size of items.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed-size storage bins are used in trays, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the number of items that can be stored is limited and cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The storage bin is divided into multiple segments by rotating space separators that can be positioned at different angles, creating adjustable compartments. This allows the same tray structure to accommodate varying numbers and sizes of items by reconfiguring the分隔 positions.
Solution Approach 2:
The space separators are designed to rotate about the shaft, transforming the static storage bin into a dynamic structure. This rotational capability enables continuous adjustment of compartment sizes and configurations to match different sorting requirements.
2Reliability
If human workers perform sorting manually, then flexibility in handling different items is maintained, but human error and mismatching occur reducing accuracy
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating space separator system enables the tray to automatically present items for retrieval at optimized positions without human intervention. The mechanical rotation and positioning systems handle the sorting logistics, eliminating human error while maintaining high-speed operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual human sorting actions with an automated mechanical system consisting of rotating trays and space separators. This substitution eliminates human error in item placement and retrieval while increasing sorting throughput through continuous mechanical operation.
3Productivity
If the number of items per tray is increased to improve productivity, then more items can be sorted simultaneously, but the size of each storage bin must be increased which reduces flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the storage bin into multiple adjustable compartments using rotating space separators, the system can accommodate a larger total number of items while maintaining flexibility. Each compartment can be independently sized and positioned to optimize for different item types and quantities.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter of storage configuration from fixed to variable by enabling rotation of space separators. This allows the same physical tray to dynamically adjust its effective storage capacity and compartment distribution to match different sorting volumes and item size requirements.
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AI summary
The present disclosure discloses a space separator for a sorting robot. A preferred embodiment of the space separator may comprise: at least one layer of trays, an axial center of the tray being provided with a shaft, the tray being provided with a slot in which an openable tray door is provided, an end of the tray extending upwards to form a tray wall; wherein the space separator is disposed along the shaft of the tray till the tray wall, the space separator being rotatable about the shaft of the tray. This embodiment enables a flexible adjustment of the number and size of the storage bins divided on the tray with the space separator.