Sorting Robot Vertical Lifting Mechanism for Warehouse Logistics
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current goods sorting methods in warehousing logistics are inefficient due to high labor costs, low efficiency, and poor adaptability, mainly relying on manual sorting or simple mechanical equipment that occupies large space and lacks universality.
Innovation Solution
A sorting robot with a chassis, vertical framework, lifting mechanism, and sorting mechanism, controlled by a central unit, which automates the sorting process by moving goods to corresponding positions through vertical movement, reducing labor costs and improving efficiency while adapting to different heights and spaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual sorting is used, then labor flexibility is maintained, but labor cost and time consumption increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The sorting robot performs automatic identification and sorting of goods without human intervention. The control center automatically controls the sorting mechanism to deliver goods to corresponding positions based on pre-stored sorting information, making the system self-sufficient and eliminating the need for manual sorting operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical sorting operations with an automated robot system. The sorting robot uses a control center to automatically control the sorting mechanism, substituting human labor with an automated mechanical system that improves efficiency and reduces time consumption.
2Adaptability or versatility
If simple mechanical equipment is used for sorting, then initial cost is reduced, but adaptability to different working conditions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The sorting robot is designed with a universal sorting mechanism that can handle different types of goods under various working conditions. The control center stores sorting information for multiple goods types and can automatically adjust the sorting mechanism to deliver different goods to corresponding positions, making the system adaptable to diverse sorting requirements.
3Productivity
If automated sorting equipment is introduced, then sorting efficiency is improved, but cost and device complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The sorting robot system is divided into distinct functional modules: a chassis for mobility, a vertical framework for structural support, a lifting mechanism for vertical movement, and a sorting mechanism for goods delivery. The control center coordinates these segmented components, allowing the system to achieve high sorting efficiency while maintaining manageable complexity through modular design.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a sorting robot and a sorting method. The sorting method is applicable to the foregoing sorting robot, where the sorting robot is configured to deliver specific goods to be sorted to a specific sorting position, and a sorting mechanism carrying the specific goods to be sorted corresponds to the specific sorting position. The sorting method includes: S130: the sorting mechanism receiving goods to be sorted; S140: the sorting mechanism being raised or lowered to a height corresponding to the sorting position under drive of a lifting mechanism; and S160: the sorting mechanism performing an action to deliver the goods to be sorted that is placed on the sorting mechanism to the corresponding sorting position.