阅读说明：本技术 一种拣选系统和方法 (Sorting system and method ) 是由 李建军 胡东辉 于 2019-02-01 设计创作，主要内容包括：本申请实施例提供了一种拣选系统和方法,其中,所述拣选系统包括：物流对象管理装置和拣选装置；物流对象管理装置包括容器承载结构、放置在所述容器承载结构上的容器、与容器匹配的遮蔽组件、与遮蔽组件连接的执行模块,以及与执行模块连接的控制模块；其中,遮蔽组件位于容器和拣选装置之间；控制模块用于生成控制指令,以及将控制指令发送至执行模块；执行模块用于采用控制指令,控制遮蔽组件的工作状态。本发明实施例可以通过执行模块控制拣选装置只能从指定的容器中获取或者投放物流对象,避免拣选装置在获取物流对象时发生错误,防止拣选装置获取到错误的物流对象。(The embodiment of the application provides a picking system and a method, wherein the picking system comprises: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking device; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting a control instruction. According to the embodiment of the invention, the picking device can be controlled by the execution module to only acquire or put in the logistics objects from the designated container, so that the picking device is prevented from generating errors when acquiring the logistics objects, and the picking device is prevented from acquiring the wrong logistics objects.)

1. A sorting system, comprising: a logistics object management device and a sorting device;

the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus;

the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module;

the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the operating state comprises an open state and a shielded state.

3. The system of claim 2, further comprising a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device;

the communication module is used for receiving logistics object information sent by a service device and sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module.

4. The system of claim 3, wherein the control instructions include an occlusion instruction corresponding to the occlusion state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module;

the picking device is used for controlling the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and sending the shielding instruction to the execution module;

the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state according to the shielding instruction acquired from the control module.

5. The system of claim 4, wherein the feedback information comprises a service processing result;

the communication module is further configured to send the service processing result to the service device.

6. The system of claim 4,

the logistics object management device also comprises a sensing module connected with the control module.

7. The system of claim 6,

the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch and a microswitch.

8. The method according to claim 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7,

the service device comprises a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

9. The system of claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7,

the shutter assembly includes at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

10. The system of claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7,

the execution module comprises at least one of an electromagnet driving assembly, a motor driving assembly and a cylinder driving assembly.

11. The system of claim 1 or 2 or 3 or 4 or 5 or 6 or 7,

the container bearing structure comprises one or more of a storage rack, a storage table, a storage cabinet and a transmission belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

12. A picking method applied to a picking system, the picking system comprising: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction; the method comprises the following steps:

the picking device determining a target receptacle;

when the working state of the shielding assembly matched with the target container is the opening state, the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the picking system further comprises a business device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device; before the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container, the method further comprises:

the sorting device acquires logistics object information;

the sorting device sends the logistics object information to the business device;

the business device is used for sending the logistics object information to the communication module; the communication module is used for sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in an open state.

14. The method of claim 13, wherein the control instructions include a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module; after the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container, the method further comprises:

the picking device controls the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and sending the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state.

15. The method of claim 12 or 13 or 14,

the container bearing structure comprises one or more of a storage rack, a storage table, a storage cabinet and a transmission belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

16. A picking method applied to a picking system, the picking system comprising: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction; the method comprises the following steps:

the picking device acquires a logistics object to be picked;

the picking device determining a target receptacle;

when the working state of the shielding component matched with the target container is the opening state, the picking device places the logistics objects to be picked in the target container.

17. The method of claim 16, wherein the system further comprises a business device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device; before the picking device acquires the logistics objects to be picked, the method further comprises the following steps:

the sorting device acquires logistics object information;

the picking device determines the logistics objects to be picked which are matched with the logistics object information;

the sorting device sends the logistics object information to the business device;

the business device is used for sending the logistics object information to the communication module; the communication module is used for sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in an open state.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the control instructions include a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module; after the picking device places the logistics objects to pick in the target container, the method further comprises:

the picking device controls the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and transmitting the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state.

19. The method of claim 16 or 17 or 18,

the container bearing structure comprises one or more of a storage rack, a storage table, a storage cabinet and a transmission belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

Technical Field

The application relates to the technical field of machinery, in particular to a sorting system and a sorting method.

Background

With the development of electronic commerce, the demand of consumers for logistics business is increasing. The goods sorting is one of the key links of the logistics business, and the efficiency and the error rate of the goods sorting directly influence the overall efficiency of the logistics business.

In a prior art, goods are generally stored on a goods shelf, a picking person obtains the goods from the goods shelf according to order data, places the goods into a trolley, and finally needs to pick the goods in the trolley for the second time, so that the efficiency is low.

In another prior art, in order to improve the picking personnel to obtain goods from the shelves, an electronic tag assisted picking technology is adopted, and a display device is added on the shelves to prompt users to obtain the shelves of the goods. However, this method is still subject to human factors and false picks occur.

Disclosure of Invention

In view of the above, embodiments of the present application are proposed in order to provide a sorting system and a corresponding sorting method that overcome or at least partially address the above-mentioned problems.

In order to solve the above problem, an embodiment of the present application discloses a sorting system, including: a logistics object management device and a sorting device;

the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus;

the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module;

the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction.

Optionally, the working state comprises an open state and a shielded state.

Optionally, the system further comprises a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device;

the communication module is used for receiving logistics object information sent by a service device and sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module.

Optionally, the control instruction includes a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module;

the picking device is used for controlling the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and sending the shielding instruction to the execution module;

the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state according to the shielding instruction acquired from the control module.

Optionally, the feedback information includes a service processing result;

the communication module is further configured to send the service processing result to the service device.

Optionally, the logistics object management apparatus further includes a sensing module connected to the control module.

Optionally, the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch, and a microswitch.

Optionally, the service device includes a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

Optionally, the shutter assembly comprises at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

Optionally, the execution module comprises at least one of an electromagnet drive assembly, a motor drive assembly, and a cylinder drive assembly.

Optionally, the container carrying structure comprises one or more of a shelf, a table, a cabinet, and a belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

The embodiment of the application also discloses a picking method, which is applied to a picking system, wherein the picking system comprises: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction; the method comprises the following steps:

the picking device determining a target receptacle;

when the working state of the shielding assembly matched with the target container is the opening state, the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container.

Optionally, the picking system further comprises a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device; before the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container, the method further comprises:

the sorting device acquires logistics object information;

the sorting device sends the logistics object information to the business device;

the business device is used for sending the logistics object information to the communication module; the communication module is used for sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in an open state.

Optionally, the control instruction includes a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module; after the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container, the method further comprises:

the picking device controls the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and sending the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state.

Optionally, the container carrying structure comprises one or more of a shelf, a table, a cabinet, and a belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

Optionally, the working state comprises an open state and a shielded state.

Optionally, the logistics object management apparatus further includes a sensing module connected to the control module.

Optionally, the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch, and a microswitch.

Optionally, the service device includes a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

Optionally, the shutter assembly comprises at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

Optionally, the execution module comprises at least one of an electromagnet drive assembly, a motor drive assembly, and a cylinder drive assembly.

The embodiment of the application also discloses a picking method, which is applied to a picking system, wherein the picking system comprises: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction; the method comprises the following steps:

the picking device acquires a logistics object to be picked;

the picking device determining a target receptacle;

when the working state of the shielding component matched with the target container is the opening state, the picking device places the logistics objects to be picked in the target container.

Optionally, the system further comprises a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device; before the picking device acquires the logistics objects to be picked, the method further comprises the following steps:

the sorting device acquires logistics object information;

the picking device determines the logistics objects to be picked which are matched with the logistics object information;

the sorting device sends the logistics object information to the business device;

the business device is used for sending the logistics object information to the communication module; the communication module is used for sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in an open state.

Optionally, the control instruction includes a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module; after the picking device places the logistics objects to pick in the target container, the method further comprises:

the picking device controls the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and transmitting the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state.

Optionally, the container carrying structure comprises one or more of a shelf, a table, a cabinet, and a belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

Optionally, the working state comprises an open state and a shielded state.

Optionally, the logistics object management apparatus further includes a sensing module connected to the control module.

Optionally, the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch, and a microswitch.

Optionally, the service device includes a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

Optionally, the shutter assembly comprises at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

Optionally, the execution module comprises at least one of an electromagnet drive assembly, a motor drive assembly, and a cylinder drive assembly.

The embodiment of the application has the following advantages:

since the shutter assembly is located between the receptacle and the picking apparatus, the operational state of the shutter assembly can be controlled by the actuator module, thereby controlling the feasibility of extending the picking apparatus to the receptacle. The working state of the shielding assembly is determined by the control instruction generated by the execution module, that is, the execution module controls whether the picking device can extend into the container or not, that is, the execution module controls the picking device to only acquire or put in the logistics object from the specified container, so that the picking device is prevented from generating errors when acquiring the logistics object, and the picking device is prevented from acquiring the wrong logistics object.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a first perspective view of a logistics object management apparatus in an embodiment of a picking system of the present application;

FIG. 2 is a partial cross-sectional view of a logistics object management apparatus in an embodiment of a picking system of the present application;

FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a second perspective of a logistics object management apparatus in an embodiment of a picking system of the present application;

FIG. 4 is a flow chart of steps of an embodiment of a sorting method of the present application;

FIG. 5 is a flow chart of steps of another embodiment of a sorting method of the present application.

Detailed Description

In order to make the aforementioned objects, features and advantages of the present application more comprehensible, the present application is described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and the detailed description.

The application provides an embodiment of a sorting system, which may specifically include: a logistics object management device and a sorting device;

referring to fig. 1, a first perspective structural block diagram of a logistics object management apparatus in a picking embodiment of the present application is shown;

the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure 101, a container 102 placed on the container bearing structure 101, a shielding component 103 matched with the container 102, an execution module connected with the shielding component 103, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly 103 is located between the container 102 and the picking apparatus;

the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module;

the execution module is configured to control the working state of the shielding component 103 by using the control instruction.

A plurality of containers 102 may be disposed on the container carrying structure 101 according to a certain rule, each container 102 corresponds to at least one shielding assembly 103, and the containers 102 may be used for storing logistics objects (e.g., goods). When the shutter assembly 103 is in the open position, the picking device is able to take the logistics objects in the container 102 or deliver the logistics objects to the container 102; with the masking assembly 103 in the masked state, the picking device may be unable to access the logistical objects in the container 102 or to deliver the logistical objects to the container 102.

The shielding assembly 103 may comprise one or more of a roller shutter, a steel plate, a plastic plate, and a wood plate, and it is only necessary that the shielding assembly 103 can achieve a physical partition effect between the picking device and the container 102, and the specific material, structure, and specification of the shielding assembly 103 are not limited.

In the present embodiment, since the masking assembly 103 is located between the container 102 and the picking apparatus, the operational state of the masking assembly 103 may be controlled by the executive module, thereby controlling the feasibility of extending the picking apparatus to the container 102. The working state of the shielding component 103 is determined by the execution module executing the control instruction generated by the control module, and meanwhile, the execution module controls whether the picking device can extend into the container 102 according to the control instruction generated by the control module, that is, whether the picking device can acquire or throw in the logistics object from the designated container 102 can be controlled by the execution module, so that the picking device is prevented from generating errors when acquiring the logistics object, and the picking device is prevented from acquiring the wrong logistics object.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the operating state includes an open state and a shielded state.

Wherein, the shielding component 103 shields the container 102 in the shielding state, and the picking device is prevented from extending into the container 102; in the open position, with the shutter assembly 103 not obstructing the container 102, the picking apparatus may extend into the container 102.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the container carrying structure 101 may include one or more of a shelf, a table, a cabinet, and a belt.

The container 102 may include one or more of a box, a pouch, a tray, and a basket.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the shutter assembly 103 may comprise at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

The execution module controls the rotary shielding assembly to rotate around the container bearing structure so as to control the rotary shielding assembly to be switched between an open state and a shielding state; the execution module controls the translational shield assembly to translate along the container carrying structure so as to control the switching between the open state and the shield state.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the actuator module includes at least one of an electromagnet drive assembly, a motor drive assembly, and a cylinder drive assembly.

The electromagnet driving component can adopt electromagnetic characteristics to drive the shielding component 103 to switch the working state; the motor driving component can adopt an electric characteristic to drive the shielding component 103 to switch the working state; the cylinder assembly can adopt pneumatic characteristics to drive the shielding assembly 103 to switch working states.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the sorting system further comprises a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device;

the communication module is used for receiving logistics object information sent by a service device and sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module.

The picking device can be provided with an information input module, and the picking device can be used for acquiring logistics object information and transmitting the logistics object information to the business device through the information input module. For example: the input module can be a keyboard or a code scanning gun. Taking the input module as a code scanning gun as an example, the picking device may receive a goods order in which logistics object information is recorded. Then the picking device scans the goods order by adopting a code scanning gun, acquires logistics object information and transmits the logistics object information to the service device.

The communication module includes, but is not limited to, at least one of a wired communication module (e.g., a wired network card) and a wireless communication module (e.g., a bluetooth module, a WI-FI module, an infrared module).

The business device can send logistics object information acquired from the information input module to a communication module connected with the business device, the communication module transmits the logistics object information to a control module connected with the communication module, the control module is used for generating an opening instruction of the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to an execution module, the execution module is used for adopting the opening instruction to control the working state of a shielding component 103 matched with the logistics object information to be changed into an opening state, so that the sorting device can extend to a container 102 matched with the logistics object information to acquire a corresponding logistics object, or the sorting device can place the logistics object in the container 102 corresponding to the logistics object information.

The control module can receive a plurality of logistics object information at the same time, then sequentially generate opening instructions, and after one opening instruction is sent to the execution module, the control module stops sending subsequent opening instructions until feedback information of the feedback module is received (the opening instruction is completely executed), and then sends a new opening instruction to the execution module.

The information input module may also obtain an instruction for shielding and opening an opening, for example, by scanning a logistics object, placing a logistics object into the container 102 after opening a partition, then scanning a next logistics object, shielding the partition and opening the next partition as required, or when two logistics objects correspond to the same partition, maintaining the partition in an open state. Wherein, the partition is the position of the shielding component 103. When the shielding assembly 103 is in an open state, the partition is in an open state; when the shielding assembly 103 is in the shielding state, the partition is in the shielding state.

In an example of the present application, the logistics object management apparatus may be divided into different areas, and the control module sends only one opening instruction to the driving module at a time for the same area, so that only one shading component 103 in the same area is in an open state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the control instruction comprises a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module;

the picking device is used for controlling the feedback module to generate feedback information; the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and sending the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is further configured to control the shielding component 103 matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state according to the shielding instruction acquired from the control module.

The feedback module may include, but is not limited to, at least one of a button 104, a mouse, a keyboard, a sensory control, a pedal 105. For example: when the picking device presses the button, the feedback module generates feedback information corresponding to the button being pressed and sends the feedback information to the control module. After obtaining the feedback information, the control module generates a shielding instruction corresponding to the logistics object information, and controls the shielding assembly 103 in the open state to switch to the shielding state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the feedback information includes a service processing result;

the communication module is further configured to send the service processing result to the service device.

The feedback information generated by the feedback module includes a service processing result, that is, a result that the picking device has completed acquiring the logistics object from the container 102, or a result that the picking device has completed delivering the logistics object to the container 102. The communication module may send the service processing result to the service device.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the logistics object management apparatus further includes a sensing module connected to the control module.

Referring to FIG. 2, a partial cross-sectional view of a logistics object management apparatus in an embodiment of a picking system of the present application is shown; in an alternative embodiment of the present application, the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor 106, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch, and a micro switch 107.

The radio frequency type component may include a radio frequency tag 108 and a radio frequency reader 109, the radio frequency tag 108 is connected to the container 102, the radio frequency reader 109 is fixedly connected to the container carrying structure 101, a corresponding relationship is established between the radio frequency tag 108 and the logistics object information, and the radio frequency reader 109 is used to determine whether the container 102 is placed correctly. For example: the radio frequency tag a in the container A corresponds to the logistics object information B, the radio frequency tag c in the container B corresponds to the logistics object information d, and the radio frequency tag A corresponds to the radio frequency reader M. When the container A is placed at a position corresponding to the radio frequency reader M, the radio frequency reader M can determine that the current radio frequency tag is the radio frequency tag a, and then the container A is correctly placed; when the container B is placed at the position corresponding to the radio frequency reader M, the radio frequency reader M can determine that the current radio frequency tag is the radio frequency tag B, and then determine that the container B is placed incorrectly, thereby realizing the identification of the container 102 by using the radio frequency identification component.

The gravity sensor 106 may be used to obtain the total weight of the container 102 and the logistics objects stored in the container 102. The photoelectric sensor (such as a reflective photoelectric sensor 110 and a shielding photoelectric sensor 111) is used for determining whether the container 102 exists at the position corresponding to the photoelectric sensor; the proximity switch is used to determine whether the container 102 is present in a position corresponding to the proximity switch itself, and the micro switch 107 is used to determine whether the container 102 is present in a position corresponding to the micro switch itself.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the service device includes a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

The business management module is used for storing the logistics object inventory data and sending the logistics object inventory data to the business control module connected with the business management module; the business control module is used for storing the logistics object information sent by the selecting device and the business processing result sent by the communication module.

Referring to fig. 3, a second view structural block diagram of a logistics object management apparatus in an embodiment of a sorting system of the present application is shown; in an example of the present application, one side of the container carrying structure 101, which is far away from the shielding component 103, is a hollow structure, and a picking device is not disposed on one side of the hollow structure, and the container 102 can be taken out from one side of the container carrying structure 101, which is far away from the shielding component 103, so that the logistics objects can be conveniently added into the container 102, or the logistics objects stored in the container 102 can be taken out.

It is to be understood that the picking device in the embodiment of the present application may be a robot, a robot arm, or other devices having a function of picking a physical object, or a natural person may be used instead of the picking device.

Referring to FIG. 4, a flow chart of steps of an embodiment of a picking method of the present application is shown, which may be applied to a picking system; the picking system includes: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction;

the embodiment of the application specifically comprises the following steps:

step 201, the picking device determines a target container;

step 202, when the working state of the shielding assembly matched with the target container is the opening state, the picking device acquires the logistics objects stored in the target container.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the picking system further comprises a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device; prior to step 202, the method further comprises:

the sorting device acquires logistics object information;

the sorting device sends the logistics object information to the business device;

the business device is used for sending the logistics object information to the communication module; the communication module is used for sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in an open state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the control instruction comprises a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module; after step 202, the method further comprises:

the picking device controls the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and sending the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the container carrying structure comprises one or more of a shelf, a table, a cabinet, and a belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the operating state includes an open state and a shielded state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the logistics object management apparatus further includes a sensing module connected to the control module.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch, and a microswitch.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the service device includes a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the shutter assembly includes at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the actuator module includes at least one of an electromagnet drive assembly, a motor drive assembly, and a cylinder drive assembly.

It is to be understood that the picking device in the embodiment of the present application may be a robot, a robot arm, or other devices having a function of picking a physical object, or a natural person may be used instead of the picking device.

Referring to FIG. 5, a flow chart of steps of another picking method embodiment of the present application is shown, which may be applied to a picking system; the picking system includes: a logistics object management device and a sorting device; the logistics object management device comprises a container bearing structure, a container placed on the container bearing structure, a shielding component matched with the container, an execution module connected with the shielding component, and a control module connected with the execution module; wherein the masking assembly is located between the container and the picking apparatus; the control module is used for generating a control instruction and sending the control instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the working state of the shielding component by adopting the control instruction;

the embodiment of the application specifically comprises the following steps:

step 301, the picking device acquires a logistics object to be picked;

step 302, the picking device determining a target container;

step 303, when the working state of the shielding component matched with the target container is the opening state, the picking device places the logistics objects to be picked in the target container.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the picking system further comprises a service device; the control instruction comprises an open instruction corresponding to the open state; the logistics object management device also comprises a communication module, and the communication module is connected with the control module and the business device; prior to step 301, the method may further comprise:

the sorting device acquires logistics object information;

the picking device determines the logistics objects to be picked which are matched with the logistics object information;

the sorting device sends the logistics object information to the business device;

the business device is used for sending the logistics object information to the communication module; the communication module is used for sending the logistics object information to the control module; the control module is used for generating an opening instruction matched with the logistics object information and sending the opening instruction to the execution module; the execution module is used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in an open state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the control instruction comprises a mask instruction corresponding to the mask state; the logistics object management device also comprises a feedback module connected with the control module; after step 303, the method further comprises:

the picking device controls the feedback module to generate feedback information;

the control module is used for generating a shielding instruction according to the feedback information and transmitting the shielding instruction to the execution module; the execution module is also used for controlling the shielding component matched with the logistics object information to be in a shielding state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the container carrying structure comprises one or more of a shelf, a table, a cabinet, and a belt.

The container comprises one or more of a box body, a bag body, a tray and a storage basket.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the operating state includes an open state and a shielded state.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the logistics object management apparatus further includes a sensing module connected to the control module.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the sensing module comprises at least one of a radio frequency identification component, a gravity sensor, a photoelectric sensor, a proximity switch, and a microswitch.

In an optional embodiment of the present application, the service device includes a service management module and a service control module;

the service management module is connected with at least one service control module, and the service control module is used for being connected with the communication module for communication.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the shutter assembly includes at least one of a rotary shutter assembly and a translational shutter assembly.

In an alternative embodiment of the present application, the actuator module includes at least one of an electromagnet drive assembly, a motor drive assembly, and a cylinder drive assembly.

It is to be understood that the picking device in the embodiment of the present application may be a robot, a robot arm, or other devices having a function of picking a physical object, or a natural person may be used instead of the picking device.

As for the method embodiment, since it is basically similar to the system embodiment, the description is simple, and the relevant points can be referred to the partial description of the method embodiment.

It should be noted that, for simplicity of description, the method embodiments are described as a series of acts or combination of acts, but those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments are not limited by the order of acts described, as some steps may occur in other orders or concurrently depending on the embodiments. Further, those skilled in the art will also appreciate that the embodiments described in the specification are presently preferred and that no particular act is required of the embodiments of the application.

The embodiments in the present specification are described in a progressive manner, each embodiment focuses on differences from other embodiments, and the same and similar parts among the embodiments are referred to each other.

As will be appreciated by one of skill in the art, embodiments of the present application may be provided as a method, apparatus, or computer program product. Accordingly, embodiments of the present application may take the form of an entirely hardware embodiment, an entirely software embodiment or an embodiment combining software and hardware aspects. Furthermore, embodiments of the present application may take the form of a computer program product embodied on one or more computer-usable storage media (including, but not limited to, disk storage, CD-ROM, optical storage, and the like) having computer-usable program code embodied therein.

Embodiments of the present application are described with reference to flowchart illustrations and/or block diagrams of methods, terminal devices (systems), and computer program products according to embodiments of the application. It will be understood that each flow and/or block of the flow diagrams and/or block diagrams, and combinations of flows and/or blocks in the flow diagrams and/or block diagrams, can be implemented by computer program instructions. These computer program instructions may be provided to a processor of a general purpose computer, special purpose computer, embedded processor, or other programmable data processing terminal to produce a machine, such that the instructions, which execute via the processor of the computer or other programmable data processing terminal, create means for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.

These computer program instructions may also be stored in a computer-readable memory that can direct a computer or other programmable data processing terminal to function in a particular manner, such that the instructions stored in the computer-readable memory produce an article of manufacture including instruction means which implement the function specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.

These computer program instructions may also be loaded onto a computer or other programmable data processing terminal to cause a series of operational steps to be performed on the computer or other programmable terminal to produce a computer implemented process such that the instructions which execute on the computer or other programmable terminal provide steps for implementing the functions specified in the flowchart flow or flows and/or block diagram block or blocks.

While preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, additional variations and modifications of these embodiments may occur to those skilled in the art once they learn of the basic inventive concepts. Therefore, it is intended that the appended claims be interpreted as including the preferred embodiment and all such alterations and modifications as fall within the true scope of the embodiments of the application.

Finally, it should also be noted that, herein, relational terms such as first and second, and the like may be used solely to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. Also, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variation thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or terminal that comprises a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or terminal. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase "comprising an … …" does not exclude the presence of other like elements in a process, method, article, or terminal that comprises the element.

The picking system and method provided by the present application are introduced in detail, and specific examples are applied herein to illustrate the principles and embodiments of the present application, and the descriptions of the above embodiments are only used to help understand the method and the core ideas of the present application; meanwhile, for a person skilled in the art, according to the idea of the present application, there may be variations in the specific embodiments and the application scope, and in summary, the content of the present specification should not be construed as a limitation to the present application.