CN220092159U

CN220092159U - Sorting platform and sorting system

Info

Publication number: CN220092159U
Application number: CN202320524204.XU
Authority: CN
Inventors: 叶婵君
Original assignee: Beijing Jizhijia Technology Co Ltd
Current assignee: Beijing Jizhijia Technology Co Ltd
Priority date: 2023-03-13
Filing date: 2023-03-13
Publication date: 2023-11-28
Anticipated expiration: 2033-03-13
Also published as: DE202024101122U1

Abstract

The disclosure provides a sorting platform and a sorting system, wherein the sorting platform comprises a platform body and a fence; the platform body is configured to be used for driving a first robot, and is provided with at least one grid; the enclosure is configured to enclose a guide channel having an inlet end, an outlet end; the inlet end of the guide channel is configured to be in butt joint with the grid mouth of the platform body, and the guide channel extends downwards from the platform body to enable the outlet end of the guide channel to be in butt joint with a container positioned below the platform body; the guide channel is configured to guide objects falling from the pocket into the container. The sorting platform disclosed by the utility model has the advantages that when the first robot puts the target object into the container from the platform body, the fence can guide the target object to be accurately put into the container, and the target object is prevented from sliding to the outer side of the container.

Description

Sorting platform and sorting system

Technical Field

The disclosure relates to the technical field of warehouse logistics, in particular to a sorting platform; the disclosure also relates to a sorting system comprising the sorting platform.

Background

With the recent rapid development of electronic commerce, logistics distribution is becoming a core element of electronic commerce. In current electronic commerce, logistics distribution has the characteristic of miniaturization of delivery units, and has the characteristics of multiple varieties, small batches, multiple batches and short period, and the traditional manual operation, conveyor belt type or logistics transportation vehicle type storage logistics mode is difficult to adapt to the development requirements of electronic commerce, and the automatic storage logistics based on intelligent robots is rising. The intelligent robot can realize the functions of carrying, sorting or selecting and the like in automatic warehouse logistics. The intelligent robot is used for the parcel sorting system of the parcel sorting main body, so that the comprehensive cost of parcel sorting can be greatly reduced.

Disclosure of Invention

The utility model provides a letter sorting platform and letter sorting system in order to solve the problem that exists among the prior art.

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a sorting deck comprising:

the platform body is configured to be used for driving a first robot, and at least one grid opening is formed in the platform body;

a baffle configured to enclose a guide channel having an inlet end, an outlet end; the inlet end of the guide channel is configured to be in butt joint with the grid mouth of the platform body, and the guide channel extends downwards from the platform body to enable the outlet end of the guide channel to be in butt joint with a container positioned below the platform body; the guide channel is configured to guide objects falling from the pocket into the container.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the opening size of the outlet end of the guide passage is configured to be smaller than the size of the inlet end.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide channel is configured to have a size at a position between the inlet end and the outlet end that is smaller than the size of the inlet end and the outlet end.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide channel outlet end is higher than the upper end opening of the container, and a distance between the outlet end and the upper end opening of the container is smaller than a preset value.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide channel is configured to extend vertically downward from the platform body; alternatively, the guide channel is configured to extend obliquely downward from the platform body.

In one embodiment of the disclosure, the upper end edge of the grid is provided with a flange higher than the upper end surface of the platform body, and the flange is provided with a flaring structure.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flange is configured to extend downwardly into the pocket, and the inlet end of the guide channel is configured to interface with the outlet end of the flange.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the aperture is equal to or greater than the opening size of the container; and/or the size of the outlet end is smaller than or equal to the opening size of the container.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the enclosure is a rigid material that is fixedly attached to the platform body or is configured to be suspended below the platform body by a flexure.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the enclosure is constructed of a flexible material.

In one embodiment of the disclosure, the lattice openings on the platform body are provided with a plurality of and spaced apart, the platform body is provided with a channel between the lattice openings for the first robot to walk, and the first robot is used for throwing the target object to the lattice openings.

According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a sorting system is provided, comprising the sorting deck, and a first robot moving on a deck body of the sorting deck and throwing objects to a grid.

In one embodiment of the disclosure, the platform body is arranged overhead, the sorting system further comprising a second robot moving under the platform body, the second robot being configured for handling containers to a position corresponding to the docking with the lower end of the flexible enclosure of the outlet end of the guide channel.

According to the sorting platform disclosed by the utility model, the first robot can be put into the container below through the grid openings on the platform body, so that the sorting efficiency is greatly improved; in addition, when the first robot puts the target object into the container from the platform body, the enclosure can guide the target object to be accurately put into the container, and the target object is prevented from sliding to the outer side of the container.

Other features of the present disclosure and its advantages will become apparent from the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Drawings

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate embodiments of the disclosure and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the disclosure.

Fig. 1 is a schematic view of the overall structure of a sorting system according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a sorting system provided by an embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic view of a flange and enclosure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure;

fig. 4 is a schematic view of another flange and enclosure provided in an embodiment of the present disclosure.

The one-to-one correspondence between the component names and the reference numerals in fig. 1 to 4 is as follows:

1. a platform body; 11. a grid; 12. a flange; 2. a surrounding baffle; 21. a guide channel; 3. a container; 4. a first robot; 5. and a second robot.

Detailed Description

Various exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that: the relative arrangement of the components and steps, numerical expressions and numerical values set forth in these embodiments do not limit the scope of the present disclosure unless it is specifically stated otherwise.

The following description of at least one exemplary embodiment is merely illustrative in nature and is in no way intended to limit the disclosure, its application, or uses.

Techniques, methods, and apparatus known to one of ordinary skill in the relevant art may not be discussed in detail, but are intended to be part of the specification where appropriate.

In all examples shown and discussed herein, any specific values should be construed as merely illustrative, and not a limitation. Thus, other examples of exemplary embodiments may have different values.

It should be noted that: like reference numerals and letters denote like items in the following figures, and thus once an item is defined in one figure, no further discussion thereof is necessary in subsequent figures.

In this document, "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", and the like are used merely to indicate relative positional relationships between the relevant portions, and do not limit the absolute positions of the relevant portions.

Herein, "first", "second", etc. are used only for distinguishing one another, and do not denote any order or importance, but rather denote a prerequisite of presence.

Herein, "equal," "same," etc. are not strictly mathematical and/or geometric limitations, but also include deviations that may be appreciated by those skilled in the art and allowed by fabrication or use, etc.

Unless otherwise indicated, numerical ranges herein include not only the entire range within both of its endpoints, but also the several sub-ranges contained therein.

The present disclosure provides a sorting deck, wherein the sorting deck may be used in warehouse logistics, industrial manufacturing, or other arbitrary scenarios where there is a need for sorting items. In the scene of warehouse logistics, the target objects can be commodities, goods, packages and the like; in the context of industrial manufacturing, the object may be a manufacturing-related material, semi-finished product, tool, or the like. The container 3 may be a container, tray, pack, cage or the like having a load-bearing function.

As shown in fig. 1 and 2, the sorting platform of the present disclosure includes a platform body 1, the platform body 1 is configured to be used for driving a first robot 4, and at least one grid 11 is formed on the platform body 1. The sorting deck further comprises a deflector 2, wherein the deflector 2 is configured to enclose a guide channel 21 having an inlet end, an outlet end, the guide channel 21 being for guiding objects from the grid 11 into the containers 3 located below the sorting deck.

Specifically, the inlet end of the guide channel 21 is configured to interface with the grid 11 of the platform body 1, and the guide channel 21 extends downward from the platform body 1 to interface with the outlet end thereof with the container 3 located below the platform body 1; this allows the object to be guided by the guide channel 21 during the falling from the compartment 11 so that the object can smoothly enter the container 3 and avoid falling out of the container.

On the platform body 1, sorting operation can be performed by means of automatic equipment operation such as a robot or manual operation, for example, objects are put into designated grid openings 11 according to order information, and then the objects fall into a container 3 positioned below under the action of gravity, so that rapid sorting of the objects is realized.

In detail, the platform body 1 may be an overhead floor slab, a steel structure platform, etc., may be supported on the ground by walls, legs, etc., or may be suspended below a roof by slings, etc., which have a certain height from the ground, for example, the platform body 1 may be 2 to 3 meters from the ground. The platform body 1 has a working space below, and can be provided with the container 3, and the container 3 can be handled and packaged by an automated equipment system or a manual system.

Thus, during sorting, the first robot 4 carrying the objects moves to the vicinity of the pocket 11 and drops the objects into the pocket 11, and the objects can then pass along the guide channel 21 into the containers 3 located below the sorting deck. It can be seen that, in the sorting platform disclosed by the disclosure, when the first robot 4 puts the target object into the container 3 from the platform body 1, the enclosure is arranged between the platform body 1 and the container 3, so that the enclosure 2 can guide the target object to be accurately put into the container 3, and the target object is prevented from sliding to the outer side of the container 3.

As shown in fig. 3, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the opening size of the outlet end of the guide passage 21 is configured to be smaller than the size of the inlet end. For example, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide channel 21 is funnel-shaped from top to bottom, i.e., its outlet end forms a bundle port structure. Since the opening size of the outlet end of the guide passage 21 is configured to be smaller than the size of the inlet end, this is advantageous in that the inlet end of the guide passage 21 is abutted with the pocket 11 of the platform body 1; in addition, the size of the inlet end of the guide channel 21 is smaller than that of the outlet end of the guide channel, so that the inlet end of the guide channel 21 is in butt joint with the container, and meanwhile, the distribution range of the target objects when the outlet of the guide channel 21 falls down can be effectively limited, so that the target objects can be better guided to fall into the container 3, and the collision between the target objects and the edge of the opening of the container 3 is avoided. And the object also easily touches the inner wall of the guide channel 21 in the falling process, so that the falling speed of the object is effectively slowed down, and the object is prevented from being damaged due to the excessively high falling speed.

In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in fig. 4, the guide passage 21 is configured to have a smaller size at a position between the inlet end and the outlet end than at the inlet end and the outlet end thereof. For example, in one particular embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide channel 21 has a large dimension at both ends and a smaller dimension in the middle. Because the guide channel 21 is smaller in size at the position between the inlet end and the outlet end, the object can more easily touch the inner wall of the guide channel 21 in the falling process, so that the falling speed of the object can be effectively slowed down, the falling speed of the object is prevented from being too fast, and the object is prevented from falling into the container 3 and being broken.

In the embodiments of the present disclosure, this makes it possible to reasonably select the size of the lattice opening due to the provision of the enclosure. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the compartment 11 is equal to or greater than the opening size of the container 3. In this way, the size of the grid 11 can be larger, so that the first robot 4 does not need to accurately align with the grid 11 to put in the target object, and the putting difficulty of the first robot 4 is reduced.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the size of the outlet end is smaller than or equal to the opening size of the container 3, so that the distribution range of the target object when the outlet of the guide channel 21 falls can be effectively limited, so that the target object is better guided to fall into the container 3, and collision between the target object and the edge of the opening of the container 3 is avoided; and the object also easily touches the inner wall of the guide channel 21 in the falling process, so that the falling speed of the object is effectively slowed down, the falling speed of the object is prevented from being too fast, and the object is prevented from being damaged due to too large collision force with the container 3 when the object falls into the container 3.

There are various ways in which the outlet end of the guide channel 21 of the sorting deck of the present disclosure interfaces with the container 3 located below the deck body 1. In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the outlet end of the guide passage 21 may be located inside the container 3 below the platform body 1, so that the object may be further prevented from falling to the outside of the container 3 during the falling.

In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the outlet end of the guide channel 21 is higher than the upper end opening of the container 3, and the distance between the outlet end and the upper end opening of the container 3 is smaller than a preset value. Although the outlet end of the guide channel 21 is higher than the upper opening of the container 3, as long as the distance between the outlet end and the upper opening of the container 3 is smaller than a preset value, the enclosure 2 can be effectively ensured to guide the target object into the container 3 accurately, and the target object is prevented from sliding to the outer side of the container 3; in this way, the guiding channel 21 can be made to not limit the horizontal movement of the container 3, so that the container 3 can be horizontally moved below the outlet end of the guiding channel 21 on the ground or on the supporting surface under the handling of the corresponding robot, thereby ensuring that the outlet end of the guiding channel 21 is in butt joint with the container 3 located below the platform body 1.

In a specific embodiment of the present disclosure, the preset value may be less than the size of the target. In the sorting operation, the different objects may have the same size or may have different sizes, as long as it is ensured that the smallest size object does not fall out of the gap between the outlet end and the container 3. That is, the above-mentioned effect can be ensured by the preset value being smaller than the size of the minimum target object.

As shown in fig. 2 and 3, in one embodiment of the present disclosure, the guide channel 21 is configured to extend vertically downward from the platform body 1, which allows the container 3 to be located directly below the dock 11 to interface with the outlet end of the guide channel 21. The object can fall into the container 3 below the platform body 1 through the guide channel 21 quickly under the action of gravity, so that the length of the guide channel 21 can be shortened, the integral structure is simplified, the occupied space is reduced, and the sorting efficiency is improved. While in another embodiment of the present disclosure the guide channel 21 is configured to extend obliquely downward from the platform body 1, in this embodiment the container 3 may be offset from the pocket 11 as long as the container 3 is able to interface with the outlet end of the guide channel 21. In this way, the setting position of the container 3 can be more free, the container is not limited to the position right below the grid 11, in addition, the object can fall along the inclined guide channel, the falling speed of the object can be slowed down, and the object is prevented from being damaged due to the excessively high falling speed.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in fig. 2, the upper end edge of the grid 11 is provided with a flange 12 higher than the upper end surface of the platform body 1, and the flange 12 is provided in a flaring structure. Because flange 12 is higher than the up end of platform body 1, can block automation equipment, the staff that are used for putting in the target object on the platform body 1, improve the security of platform body 1, avoid automation equipment mistake to go into the check 11. In addition, the flange 12 is arranged to be of a flaring structure, so that the first robot can be facilitated to throw the target into the grid 11, and the target is prevented from falling onto the end face of the platform body 1 due to the undersize of the grid 11.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the flange 12 may only include a flaring structure disposed above the platform body 1, that is, the flange 12 may be understood as a flange formed by extending upward from the edge of the bezel 11, and the flange 12 may be welded at the position of the bezel 11 or may be integral with the platform body 1.

In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the flange 12 is configured to extend downwardly into the pocket 11, and the inlet end of the guide channel 21 is configured to interface with the outlet end of the flange 12. In this way, the flange 12 can be fixedly arranged inside the compartment 11 and the object can be led directly via the outlet end of the flange 12 into the inlet end of the guide channel 21. I.e. the flange 12 encloses a channel structure like a flaring structure, which is fixed in place at the hatch 11 so that objects can enter the guide channel 21 via the sliding structure. The flange 12 may be an integrally formed metal piece, plastic piece, or a fixedly attached attachment by means of a screw connection, adhesive, welding, etc., which is not limiting in this disclosure. Furthermore, the flange 12 and the enclosure 2 may be integrally formed components, or may be assembled.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the enclosure 2 is made of a rigid material, and the enclosure 2 is fixedly attached to the platform body 1, such as by welding or other means known to those skilled in the art, at the lower end of the platform body 1, and such that the opening of the enclosure interfaces with the bezel 11. Or by welding or other means known to those skilled in the art to the lower end of the flange 12 such that the opening of the enclosure interfaces with the channel enclosed by the flange 12.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, the enclosure 2 is of a rigid material and is configured to be suspended below the platform body 1 by a flexure. Under the condition that the enclosure 2 is hung below the platform body 1 through the flexible piece, when a target object falls into the guide channel 21 and collides with the inner wall of the guide channel 21, the enclosure 2 can shake relative to the platform body 1, so that the impact force between the target object and the inner wall of the guide channel 21 is effectively buffered, and the target object is protected.

In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the enclosure 2 is constructed of a flexible material. In particular, the enclosure 2 may be a flexible membrane-like structure or a flexible gauze structure, which may be made of plastic, such as a nylon net having elasticity, or the like. The enclosure 2 can be fixedly connected to the lower end of the platform body 1 or the lower end of the flange 12 through an adhesive, hooks, rivets, bolts and the like. The enclosure 2 made of flexible material can greatly buffer the falling speed of the target object, thereby protecting the target object. Particularly, in the above embodiments, the shape of the guide channel 21 is set, so that the object actively collides with the inner wall of the guide channel 21 during the falling process, so as to slow down the falling speed of the object.

In one embodiment of the disclosure, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, a sorting platform puts objects into a grid 11 through a first robot 4, the grid 11 on a platform body 1 is provided with a plurality of grids and is distributed at intervals, each grid 11 can be provided with a corresponding grid 11 and a surrounding baffle 2, and a corresponding container 3 is respectively arranged below each surrounding baffle 2. The first robot 4 may be provided with a travelling assembly, such as a travelling wheel, capable of travelling on the platform body 1, the platform body 1 being provided with a channel between the grid openings 11 for the first robot 4 to travel. The flange 12 of the upper end of the grid 11 is higher than the platform body 1, and the flange 12 can prevent the first robot 4 from entering the grid 11. The first robot 4 may simultaneously carry a plurality of objects, and the first robot 4 may be provided with a mechanical arm for delivering objects, a pick-and-place device, etc., and may be capable of delivering objects to be carried into any of the pockets 11.

The present disclosure also provides a sorting system, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the sorting system includes the sorting platform disclosed above, the sorting platform includes a platform body 1, the platform body 1 is configured to be used for driving the first robot 4, and at least one grid 11 is provided on the platform body 1. The sorting deck further comprises a deflector 2, wherein the deflector 2 is configured to enclose a guide channel 21 having an inlet end, an outlet end, the guide channel 21 being for guiding objects from the grid 11 into the containers 3 located below the sorting deck. The sorting system further comprises a first robot 4, which first robot 4 moves on the platform body 1 of the sorting platform and throws objects towards the gates 11. The specific structural principles of the sorting deck and the first robot 4 may refer to the above description, and thus the disclosure is not repeated here.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, as shown in fig. 1 and 2, the platform body 1 is arranged overhead, and the sorting system further comprises a second robot 5 moving under the platform body 1. The second robot 5 may be an AGV (automatic guided vehicle), an AMR (autonomous mobile robot), or the like, capable of transporting the container 3, and the container 3 may be carried on top of the second robot 5. The second robot 5 is configured to carry the container 3 to a position corresponding to the lower end of the enclosure 2. The first robot 4 puts the target object into the container 3 through the grid 11 and the enclosure 2, and after the putting is completed, the second robot 5 can move the container 3 away, or continuously move the container 3 to the position below the other grid 11 according to order information, and continuously receive the target object.

In one embodiment of the present disclosure, a lifting device, such as a scissor lift platform, an electric push rod, a hydraulic cylinder, etc., may be provided on the second robot 5, capable of lifting or lowering the container 3. The second robot 5 lifts the container 3 to dock the container 3 with the lower end of the enclosure 2, and when the lower end opening of the enclosure 2 is smaller than the container 3 opening, the lower end of the enclosure 2 can directly enter the container 3 opening. The enclosure 2 does not cause hard collision to the container 3, and can accurately throw the target object into the container 3. Thus, after the target is put into the container 3, the second robot 5 lowers the height of the container 3, and then moves the container 3 away, so that the container 3 carried by the second robot 5 during the walking process collides with the enclosure 2, and the enclosure 2 is prevented from shaking, and the docking of the enclosure 2 with other containers 3 is prevented.

In yet another embodiment of the present disclosure, the second robot 5 may lift the container 3 by its own set up lifting device to move the container 3 off the ground or other bearing surface during sorting. After which the second robot 5 can transport the container to a position where it is docked with the enclosure 2, and after placing the container 3 on the ground by means of a lifting device, the second robot 5 can withdraw from under the container 3 for further work; after the first robot 4 has thrown the predetermined object to the container 3, the second robot 5 moves to the position again and transfers the sorted container 3 to the next target position.

The foregoing description of the embodiments of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the various embodiments described. The terminology used herein was chosen in order to best explain the principles of the embodiments, the practical application, or the technical improvements in the marketplace, or to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the embodiments disclosed herein. The scope of the present disclosure is defined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A sorting deck, comprising:

the platform comprises a platform body (1), wherein the platform body (1) is configured to be used for driving a first robot (4), and at least one grid (11) is formed in the platform body (1);

-a baffle (2), the baffle (2) being configured to enclose a guide channel (21) having an inlet end, an outlet end; the inlet end of the guide channel (21) is configured to be in butt joint with the grid (11) of the platform body (1), and the guide channel (21) extends downwards from the platform body (1) to enable the outlet end of the guide channel to be in butt joint with the container (3) positioned below the platform body (1); the guide channel (21) is configured to guide objects falling from the compartment (11) into the container (3).

2. Sorting deck according to claim 1, characterized in that the opening size of the outlet end of the guide channel (21) is configured smaller than the size of the inlet end.

3. Sorting deck according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide channel (21) is configured to be smaller in size at a position between the inlet end and the outlet end than at the inlet end and the outlet end.

4. Sorting deck according to claim 1, characterized in that the outlet end of the guide channel (21) is configured higher than the upper end opening of the container (3), the distance between the outlet end and the upper end opening of the container (3) being smaller than a preset value.

5. Sorting deck according to claim 1, characterized in that the guide channel (21) is configured to extend vertically downwards from the deck body (1); alternatively, the guide channel (21) is configured to extend obliquely downward from the platform body (1).

6. Sorting deck according to claim 1, characterized in that the upper edge of the grid (11) is provided with a flange (12) higher than the upper end face of the deck body (1), which flange (12) is provided as a flaring structure.

7. Sorting deck according to claim 6, characterized in that the flange (12) is configured to extend down into the grid (11), the inlet end of the guide channel (21) being configured to interface with the outlet end of the flange (12).

8. Sorting deck according to claim 1, characterized in that the size of the grid (11) is equal to or larger than the opening size of the containers (3); and/or the size of the outlet end is smaller than or equal to the opening size of the container (3).

9. Sorting deck according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the enclosure (2) is of a rigid material, the enclosure (2) being fixedly connected to the deck body (1); alternatively, the enclosure (2) is configured to be suspended below the platform body (1) by a flexible member.

10. Sorting deck according to any of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the enclosure (2) is constructed from a flexible material.

11. Sorting platform according to claim 1, characterized in that the grid openings (11) on the platform body (1) are provided with a plurality of and spaced apart, the platform body (1) is provided with channels between the grid openings (11) for the first robot (4) to walk, and the first robot (4) is used for throwing objects into the grid openings (11).

12. A sorting system, characterized by comprising a sorting deck according to any one of claims 1-11, and a first robot (4) moving on the deck body (1) of the sorting deck and throwing objects into the pockets (11).

13. The sorting system according to claim 12, characterized in that the platform body (1) is arranged overhead, the sorting system further comprising a second robot (5) moving under the platform body (1), the second robot (5) being configured for handling containers (3) to a position in which it interfaces with the outlet end of the guide channel (21).