A shelf

By using a surface-to-surface contact support and sliding component design, the problems of instability and roller damage in existing shelving units are solved, achieving stable support and extended service life.

CN115924306BActive Publication Date: 2026-02-03HUBEI SANJIANG SPACE WANSHAN SPECIAL VEHICLE +1
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Application Number
CN202211494303.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-11-25
Publication Date
2026-02-03
Estimated Expiration
2042-11-25

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Technical Problem

Existing shelving units are prone to instability and roller damage due to point contact when supporting large cylindrical goods, and are difficult to adapt to objects of different diameters.

Method used

The design employs a surface-to-surface contact structure between the support and sliding components. By combining the rotatable support and sliding components, the contact area is increased, the force is distributed, and the diameter is adjusted through the threaded screw transmission and drive unit to ensure stable support.

Benefits of technology

It achieves surface-to-surface contact support, enhancing stability, reducing component damage, extending service life, and adapting to the support needs of objects with different diameters.

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Abstract

The application discloses a shelf, and belongs to the field of mechanical equipment, to solve the problem that the current shelf is easy to cause damage to the roller and is unstable in support. The shelf comprises two sliding assemblies, two support assemblies and a bearing frame. The two support assemblies are rotatably connected to the bearing frame. The support assembly is provided with a central support surface. The sliding assembly is provided with a side support surface. The sliding assembly is arranged on the bearing assembly and arranged on the two sides of the support assembly. The application sets the sliding assembly and the support assembly on the bearing frame, and sets the central support surface and the side support surface on the sliding assembly and the support assembly, so as to increase the contact area with the supported object, reduce the damage probability of the sliding assembly and the support assembly, and make the shelf stable in support.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application belongs to the technical field of mechanical equipment, and particularly relates to a shelf. Background Technology

[0002] During the transportation of large items, due to the enormous size, weight, and columnar shape of large goods such as towers and monopiles, it is often difficult to secure them or they may be damaged. To address this, the industry has adopted support frames for towers or monopiles during transportation and transfer. The support frames can adjust the opening of the support surface according to the actual dimensions of the tower or monopile and the load requirements, thus adapting to the transportation requirements of products with different diameters.

[0003] In related technologies, rollers are used to support objects. The roller surface is in direct contact with the supported object, which can easily damage the roller. Furthermore, the contact between the roller and the supported object is point-to-point, resulting in unstable support. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This application aims to at least partially solve the technical problem of unstable installation of objects on current shelving units. To this end, this application provides a shelving unit.

[0005] This application provides a shelf, comprising:

[0006] The system comprises two sliding components, two supporting components, and a load-bearing component. The two supporting components are rotatably connected to the load-bearing component. Each supporting component has a central supporting surface, and each sliding component has a lateral supporting surface. The sliding components are disposed on the load-bearing component and on both sides of the supporting components.

[0007] In some embodiments, the load-bearing component has a load-bearing surface, and the angle between the lateral support surface and the load-bearing surface is greater than 0 degrees.

[0008] In some embodiments, the load-bearing component includes a base and a load-bearing portion, the load-bearing surface is located on the base, the load-bearing portion is disposed on the load-bearing surface, and is supported by the sliding component.

[0009] In some embodiments, the support assembly further includes a support leg connected to the base and located at the bottom of the base.

[0010] In some embodiments, the load-bearing component further includes a support portion disposed at the bottom of the load-bearing component and fixedly connected to the base.

[0011] In some embodiments, the sliding assembly includes a sliding support platform and a sliding support base. The sliding support platform is disposed on the load-bearing surface, and the sliding support base is movably disposed on the sliding support platform so that the sliding support base can move along the sliding support platform. The lateral support surface is located on the sliding support base.

[0012] In some embodiments, the sliding assembly further includes a guide rail disposed on the sliding support platform, and the sliding support base is slidably connected to the guide rail.

[0013] In some embodiments, the sliding assembly further includes a threaded screw drive and a drive unit. The drive unit is disposed on the sliding support platform and is connected to the sliding support seat via the threaded screw drive to drive the sliding support seat to move along the guide rail.

[0014] In some embodiments, the shelf further includes an anti-slip portion disposed on the central support surface and the central support surface.

[0015] In some embodiments, the anti-slip portion has multiple grooves spaced apart along a preset direction.

[0016] In the shelf proposed in this application embodiment, the object is supported by a support component and a sliding component. The support component and the sliding component are respectively provided with a central support surface and a side support surface. When supporting the object, the contact method is surface-to-surface contact, which increases the contact area, disperses the force, and stabilizes the supported object. In addition, the central support surface and the side support surface are provided to avoid direct contact between the support component and the sliding component and the supported object, thereby reducing damage.

[0017] The support component is rotatably connected to the load-bearing component and can adjust its opening by rotating itself to accommodate objects with different outer diameters.

[0018] The sliding components and support components are symmetrically arranged on the shelf. When supporting an object, they can jointly bear the weight applied by the supported object, thereby reducing the pressure on individual components, reducing the chance of damage, and increasing the service life of the object. Attached Figure Description

[0019] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this application, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the accompanying drawings described below are some embodiments of this application. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a shelf according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a partial schematic diagram of a sliding component of a shelf according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a partial schematic diagram of a support component for a shelf according to the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of a sliding support base for a shelf according to the present invention.

[0024] Figure label:

[0025] 100 - Sliding assembly; 110 - Side support surface; 120 - Sliding support platform; 130 - Sliding support seat; 140 - Guide rail; 150 - Threaded screw drive unit; 160 - Drive unit; 170 - Anti-slip part; 180 - Groove.

[0026] 200 - Support component, 210 - Central support surface, 220 - Support base

[0027] 300-Bearing component, 310-Bearing surface, 320-Base, 330-Bearing part, 340-Feet, 350-Support part. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, and not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0029] It should be noted that all directional indications in the embodiments of the present invention are only used to explain the relative positional relationship and movement of the components in a specific posture. If the specific posture changes, the directional indications will also change accordingly.

[0030] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "connection," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "fixed" can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can mean the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise explicitly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this invention according to the specific circumstances.

[0031] Furthermore, in this invention, descriptions involving "first," "second," etc., are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. Additionally, the technical solutions of the various embodiments can be combined with each other, but only on the basis of being achievable by those skilled in the art. When the combination of technical solutions is contradictory or impossible to implement, such a combination of technical solutions should be considered non-existent and not within the scope of protection claimed by this invention.

[0032] This application is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments:

[0033] Please see Figures 1-4 This application discloses a shelf, including a sliding component 100, a load-bearing component 300 and a support component 200.

[0034] The load-bearing component 300 is the basic component of the shelf. The load-bearing component 300 is equipped with a base 320, which provides an installation foundation for the other components of the shelf. The base 320 can be made of alloy or steel. An alloy base 320 is lighter and easier to handle, while a steel base 320 is less prone to damage. The base 320 utilizes various structural components to reduce stress and increase load-bearing capacity, thereby increasing its load-bearing capacity and resistance to damage. This application does not limit the material and structural composition of the base 320.

[0035] Two sliding components 100 are located on both sides of the base 320, and are symmetrically arranged with respect to the center line of the base 320. Each sliding component 100 is provided with a sliding support platform 120, which provides an installation base for the other components within the sliding component 100. The sliding support platform 120 can be a hollow structure to reduce manufacturing costs, or it can be a solid structure to prevent damage. This embodiment does not limit the internal structure of the sliding support platform 120.

[0036] The sliding support platform 120 is also equipped with a sliding support seat 130. When supporting an object, the sliding support seat 130 can be moved on the sliding support platform 120 in advance according to the required diameter of the supported object, so that the sliding support seat 130 just contacts the supported object and supports the supported object. The sliding support seat 130 is provided with a side support surface 110. The side support surface 110 can be made of tough materials such as industrial rubber sheet, which has strong surface friction and can prevent the supported object from sliding, making the supported object stable. The industrial rubber sheet has strong overall toughness and can play a buffering role while bearing a large torque, avoiding damage to the sliding support seat 130 and extending its service life. The side support surface 110 has grooves 180 evenly distributed on its surface. Compared with the side support surface 110 without grooves 180, it can reduce manufacturing costs while supporting the same supported object, and increase the friction with the surface of the supported object, making the load-bearing more stable.

[0037] Specifically, the sliding support platform 120 is provided with a guide rail 140, which is fixedly connected to the sliding support platform 120. The sliding support platform 120 provides an installation base for the guide rail 140, and the guide rail 140 provides a moving track for the sliding support seat 130. The sliding support seat 130 moves on the guide rail 140. The guide rail 140 adopts a mechanical guide rail structure, which can withstand a large load while providing a sliding track. The guide rail 140 adopts a double guide rail structure, with the two guide rails 140 symmetrically arranged with respect to the center line of the sliding support platform 120. The double guide rail 140 structure can reduce the load on a single guide rail 140, reduce the probability of damage to the guide rail 140, and also ensure the stability of the sliding support seat 130 along the guide rail 140.

[0038] Specifically, the sliding support 130 can adopt a rectangular structure, a cylindrical structure, or other structures; this embodiment does not impose any restrictions on this. The sliding support 130 can be made of alloy material or steel. The bottom of the sliding support 130 has a recessed groove, aligned with the guide rail 140. The size of the recessed groove is larger than that of the guide rail 140 to ensure that the guide rail 140 can be embedded within it. The bottom of the sliding support 130 also has a fixing baffle located at the lower part of the two end faces of the recessed groove. The fixing baffle is fixedly connected to the lower parts of both ends of the recessed groove to ensure that the recessed groove and the guide rail 140 will not detach after the guide rail 140 is embedded in the recessed groove. The fixing baffle is located at the bottom of the sliding support 130 and connected to both ends of the recessed groove to ensure that the sliding support 130 moves along the axial direction of the guide rail 140.

[0039] Specifically, the sliding support platform 120 is also equipped with a threaded screw drive unit 150. The sliding support platform 120 has two through holes, and the two ends of the threaded screw drive unit 150 are rotatably connected to the sliding support platform 120 through the through holes. The sliding support seat 130 is fixedly connected to the threaded screw drive unit 150. When the sliding support seat 130 needs to move on the guide rail 140, the threaded screw drive unit 150 rotates, driving the sliding support seat 130 to move along the axial direction of the guide rail 140. The inner wall of the sliding support platform 120 is provided with several fixed panels. In this embodiment, the number of fixed panels is not limited. The threaded screw drive unit 150 is connected to the fixed panels to ensure that when the support frame bears a large load, it provides a large support force to the threaded screw drive unit 150, avoiding bending or breakage of the rod. Conversely, the threaded screw drive unit 150 can also be set on the side and bottom of the sliding support seat 130, etc. In this embodiment, the setting position of the threaded screw drive unit 150 is not limited.

[0040] Specifically, the threaded screw transmission unit 150 also includes a drive unit 160, which is fixedly connected to the threaded screw transmission unit 150. The drive unit 160 can be located at any position of the threaded screw transmission unit 150, and there is no limitation on the position of the threaded screw transmission unit 150. The drive unit 160 can adopt any driving method, such as hydraulic motor drive, servo motor drive, etc. In this embodiment, there is no limitation on the type of drive unit 160. The threaded screw transmission unit 150 is fixedly connected to the sliding support seat 130. When the sliding support seat 130 moves along the guide rail 140, the drive unit 160 moves, providing power to the threaded screw transmission unit 150 to rotate. At the same time as the threaded screw transmission unit 150 rotates, it provides power to the sliding support seat 130 to move along the axial direction of the guide rail 140, so as to meet the needs of loads with different diameters and realize stepless adjustment of the supported diameter.

[0041] The base 320 is equipped with two support components 200, located between two sliding components 100. The two support components 200 are symmetrically arranged and rotatably connected to the base 320. Each support component 200 has a support base 220 with two holes. The base 320 also has a stabilizing convex plate with holes. The support base 320 is rotatably connected to the base 320 through these three holes. This rotatable connection allows the support components 200 to adaptively adjust their opening according to the surface size of the object when supporting it, ensuring a suitable opening when carrying an object. The symmetrical arrangement of the two support components 200 allows them to share the weight when bearing loads, reducing the weight borne by each individual support component 200 and increasing the overall weight capacity of the shelf.

[0042] Specifically, the support assembly 200 also includes a central support surface 210. The central support surface 210 can be made of a tough material such as industrial rubber sheet, which has strong surface friction to prevent the supported object from sliding, ensuring stability. The industrial rubber sheet also has high overall toughness, providing cushioning while withstanding large torques, preventing damage to the support assembly 200 and extending its service life. The central support surface 210 has grooves 180 evenly distributed on its surface. Compared to a central support surface 210 without grooves 180, this reduces manufacturing costs while supporting the same load, and increases friction with the surface of the supported object, resulting in more stable load bearing.

[0043] The base 320 is also provided with a load-bearing surface 310. The angle between the load-bearing surface 310 and the side support surface 110 is greater than 0 degrees. Furthermore, the sliding component 100 where the side support surface 110 is located and the base where the load-bearing surface 310 is located form a V-shaped structure.

[0044] Specifically, the two side support surfaces 110 and the two central support surfaces 210 jointly support the object. The two central support surfaces 210 are the main support points, and the two side support surfaces 110 are the auxiliary support points. The four support points together form a support surface, and the two groups of support points are relatively close to each other. The support surface formed by the four support points can be regarded as a triangle. The four support points form a triangular support, which supports the object stably. Moreover, the four points support each other at the same time, which can share the weight and avoid damage to the equipment caused by excessive force on a single point. Furthermore, the support of the object is achieved by adjusting the position of the sliding support seat 130 where the side support surface 110 is located and by the adaptive adjustment of the support component 200. In the process of supporting the object, the object is locked by the reaction force of the object to keep it stable.

[0045] The load-bearing component 300 also includes a support part 350, which is fixedly connected to the base 320. The connection method can be welding, bolting, riveting, or a combination thereof. This embodiment does not limit the connection method. The support part 350 can be rectangular, circular, or an irregular polygon. This embodiment does not limit its shape. The support part 350 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the base 320, and the number is not limited. When the shelf needs to be moved, the support part 350 acts as a support component and contacts the transfer vehicle. The support part 350 has a planar structure, which increases the contact area with the transfer vehicle. During the transfer process, the shelf can be stably placed on the transfer vehicle. The increased contact area between the support part 350 and the transfer vehicle reduces the damage to the vehicle's support shelf part during the transfer process.

[0046] The load-bearing component 300 is also equipped with legs 340, which are made of steel, making them sturdy and resistant to damage. The legs 340 are longer than the support portion 350, preventing the support portion 350 from contacting the ground and causing damage when the support frame is placed on the ground for support operations. The legs 340 are located at the four ends of the base 320, or at any position under the base 320; this embodiment does not impose any restrictions. The legs 340 have a rectangular columnar structure, increasing the load-bearing area while ensuring the support portion 350 is not easily damaged. Furthermore, when in contact with the ground, the increased contact area reduces the likelihood of ground damage.

[0047] Specifically, in this embodiment, during transfer, the required number, spacing, and vehicle placement of support racks are determined based on the diameter, length, and mass of the transport tower or monopile. Larger diameters, longer lengths, and higher masses of the tower or monopile require more support racks, denser spacing between racks, and more transport vehicles. Conversely, smaller diameters, shorter lengths, and lower masses of the tower or monopile require fewer support racks, sparser spacing between racks, and fewer transport vehicles. The required support racks are transported to the vicinity of the goods and placed according to the determined spacing and vehicle placement plan. The vehicle placement plan involves the required number and spacing of transport vehicles. The support rack positions are adjusted to ensure all racks are placed in a consistent manner, with their geometric centers aligned. When supporting objects, the objects are hoisted onto the support racks. The rack positions can be adjusted appropriately based on the contact between each support surface and the object.

[0048] In the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of the invention. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification.

Claims

1. A shelf, characterized in that, It includes two sliding components (100), two support components (200), and a load-bearing component (300). The two support components (200) are rotatably connected to the load-bearing component (300). The support components (200) are provided with a central support surface (210), and the sliding components (100) are provided with a lateral support surface (110). The sliding components (100) are disposed on the load-bearing component (300) and on both sides of the support components (200). The load-bearing component (300) is provided with a load-bearing surface (310), and the angle between the side support surface (110) and the load-bearing surface (310) is greater than 0 degrees; The load-bearing component (300) includes a base (320) and a load-bearing part (330). The load-bearing surface (310) is located on the base (320), and the load-bearing part (330) is disposed on the load-bearing surface (310) and supported by the sliding component (100). The sliding assembly (100) includes a sliding support platform (120) and a sliding support seat (130). The sliding support platform (120) is disposed on the bearing surface (310), and the sliding support seat (130) is movably disposed on the sliding support platform (120) so that the sliding support seat (130) can move along the sliding support platform (120). The lateral support surface (110) is located on the sliding support seat (130).

2. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support assembly (300) also includes a support leg (340) which is connected to the base (320) and located at the bottom of the base (320).

3. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The load-bearing component (300) further includes a support portion (350), which is disposed at the bottom of the load-bearing component (300) and is fixedly connected to the base (320).

4. The shelf according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sliding assembly (100) also includes a guide rail (140), which is disposed on the sliding support platform (120), and the sliding support seat (130) is slidably connected to the guide rail (140).

5. The shelf according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sliding assembly (100) further includes a threaded screw drive (150) and a drive (160). The drive (160) is disposed on the sliding support platform (120). The drive (160) is connected to the sliding support seat (130) through the threaded screw drive (150) to drive the sliding support seat (130) to move along the guide rail (140).

6. The shelf according to claim 4, characterized in that, The shelf also includes an anti-slip part (170), which is disposed on the side support surface (110) and the center support surface (210).

7. The shelf according to claim 6, characterized in that, The anti-slip part (170) has multiple grooves (180) spaced apart along a preset direction.

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