A glass storage device

Abstract

This invention relates to the field of glass storage, specifically disclosing a glass storage device, comprising: a movable frame for moving multiple pieces of glass; and a first support mechanism connected to the movable frame. In use, the glass storage device of this invention sequentially places multiple pieces of glass onto the first support mechanism, multiple second support mechanisms, and a third support mechanism, thereby clamping and fixing the multiple pieces of glass separately. During this process, the glass is placed sequentially from left to right. Under the influence of gravity and the driving mechanism, the second support mechanisms sequentially separate, allowing the glass to be placed separately to avoid friction between adjacent pieces of glass, preventing scratches and economic losses caused by friction. Finally, the driving mechanism drives the first support mechanism, multiple second support mechanisms, and the third support mechanism to sequentially come together, allowing the multiple pieces of glass to be joined together, thereby enhancing the stability of the glass during transportation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of glass storage technology, and more specifically to a glass storage device. Background Technology

[0002] In glass production, because glass is relatively fragile and heavy, after many processes are completed, support frames are needed to hold the glass in place to prevent it from breaking and to facilitate its use in the next process.

[0003] Chinese patent CN106864991A discloses a glass storage device, including a base and a support frame fixed above the base. The base is provided with a slide rail, and the slide rail is provided with a slider. A protective frame is hinged to the slider via a hinge, making the distance between the protective frame and the support frame adjustable, and the angle between the protective frame and the base also adjustable. A connecting rope is provided on the support frame, and a connecting rod is provided on the protective frame. The connecting rope is connected to the protective frame through the connecting rod, so that the protective frame can fix the glass and prevent the glass from tilting, slipping, or being hit by external objects. However, during the glass storage process, multiple pieces of glass need to be placed side by side. When adjusting the position of a single piece of glass, friction can easily occur between that piece of glass and adjacent pieces of glass, which can easily scratch adjacent pieces of glass, resulting in economic losses. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention provides a glass storage device, which aims to solve the economic loss caused by friction between adjacent glass pieces when storing multiple pieces of glass in related technologies.

[0005] The glass storage device of the present invention includes a movable frame for moving multiple pieces of glass stored thereon; a first support mechanism connected to the movable frame for supporting a first piece of glass stored thereon, the first support mechanism including a first support base, a first lowering portion, and a first linkage connecting the first support base and the first lowering portion, the first support base supporting the bottom of the glass, the weight of the glass pushing the first support base downward, causing the first linkage to operate and drive the first lowering portion downward to contact the top of the glass; and a second support mechanism movably connected to the movable frame for supporting multiple pieces of glass, the second support mechanism including a second support base, a second lowering portion, and a second linkage connecting the second support base and the second lowering portion, the second support base supporting the bottom of the glass, the weight of the glass pushing the second support base downward, causing the second linkage to operate and drive the second lowering portion downward to contact the top of the glass, a locking member connected to the second support base, and multiple second support mechanisms configured, with adjacent second support mechanisms locked together. The components are connected together. The bottom of the second support base is provided with a first notch. The second support mechanism moves downward so that the locking piece connected to its right side can separate from the second support base on the adjacent right second support mechanism. The third support mechanism is movably connected to the movable frame and engages with the locking piece on the second support mechanism. The third support mechanism is used to support the last piece of glass stored. The third support mechanism includes a third support base, a third downward part, and a third linkage connecting the third support base and the third downward part. The third support base can support the glass. The gravity of the glass can push the third support base downward so that the third linkage operates and drives the third downward part downward to abut against the top of the glass. The bottom of the third support base is provided with a second notch. The second support base on the second support mechanism near the third support mechanism moves downward so that the locking piece on the right side of the second support base can separate from the third support base on the third support mechanism. The drive mechanism is connected to the movable frame, and the third support mechanism is connected to the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is used to drive the third support mechanism to move.

[0006] Preferably, it also includes a side clamping mechanism, wherein multiple side clamping mechanisms are configured, and the multiple side clamping mechanisms are respectively connected to a first support mechanism, a third support mechanism and multiple second support mechanisms, and the side clamping mechanisms are used to clamp the front and rear sides of the glass.

[0007] Preferably, the side clamping mechanism includes two sets of toothed gears and two sets of lifting frames. Each set of lifting frames has two connecting rods rotatably connected to its inner side. Each of the two connecting rods is connected to a transmission gear, which meshes with the toothed gears. A clamping plate is movably connected between the two connecting rods. When the two sets of lifting frames move down, the transmission gears on their inner sides mesh with the two sets of toothed gears respectively, causing the connecting rods on the two sets of lifting frames to flip and drive the two clamping plates to clamp the front and rear sides of the glass.

[0008] Preferably, the side clamping mechanism includes two sets of toothed gears and two sets of lifting frames. Each set of lifting frames has two connecting rods rotatably connected to its inner side. Each of the two connecting rods is connected to a transmission gear, which meshes with the toothed gears. Each of the two connecting rods is movably connected to a clamping plate. When the two sets of lifting frames move down, the transmission gears on their inner sides mesh with the two sets of toothed gears respectively, causing the connecting rods on the two sets of lifting frames to flip and drive the corresponding two clamping plates to abut against the same side of the glass.

[0009] Preferably, the first linkage includes a first upper toothed plate, a first lower toothed plate, and a first rotating part. The top end of the first upper toothed plate is connected to the bottom of the first lower moving part, the bottom end of the first lower toothed plate is connected to the top of the first support base, and a first pinion and a first gear are connected to the first rotating part. The first pinion is meshed with the first lower toothed plate, and the first gear is meshed with the first upper toothed plate.

[0010] Preferably, the left side of the second support base is slidably connected to a first lower partition, and a second elastic part is connected between the first lower partition and the second support base. The left side of the second lower part is slidably connected to a first upper partition, which is used to position the glass block placed on the second support mechanism and the third support mechanism.

[0011] Preferably, the left sides of both the first lower partition and the first upper partition are configured as inclined surfaces, wherein the inclined surface on the left side of the first lower partition is lower on the left and higher on the right, and the inclined surface on the left side of the first upper partition is higher on the left and lower on the right.

[0012] Preferably, the locking member includes a connecting portion, and two locking portions are slidably connected on the right side of the connecting portion, with a fourth elastic portion connecting the two locking portions.

[0013] Preferably, the drive mechanism includes a rotation drive source connected to the movable frame and a lead screw connected to the output shaft of the rotation drive source. The third support mechanism is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the rotation of the lead screw can drive the third support mechanism to move left and right on the movable frame.

[0014] Preferably, an auxiliary positioning mechanism is connected between the second support mechanism and the movable frame for positioning the glass after it is placed in the second support mechanism. The auxiliary positioning mechanism includes a positioning toothed plate connected to the movable frame and a positioning part that is slidably connected to the bottom of the second support base. The left side of the positioning part is set as an inclined surface so that the positioning part can only move to the left on the second support base.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are:

[0016] In use, multiple pieces of glass are placed sequentially onto the first support mechanism, multiple second support mechanisms, and a third support mechanism to clamp and fix the glass pieces separately. During this process, the glass is placed from left to right. Under the action of gravity and the drive mechanism, the second support mechanisms separate sequentially, allowing the glass to be placed separately to avoid friction between adjacent pieces of glass and prevent economic losses caused by scratches. Finally, the drive mechanism drives the first support mechanism, multiple second support mechanisms, and the third support mechanism to fit together sequentially, so that the multiple pieces of glass are fitted together to enhance the stability of the glass during transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a front-view stereoscopic structural diagram of the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a side-view perspective structural diagram of the mobile frame according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the first support mechanism according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0020] Figure 4 This is the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 3 A magnified structural diagram of point A in the middle.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the second and third support mechanisms according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 6 This is an exploded view of the second and third support mechanisms according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the second and third support mechanisms according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Figure 8 This is the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 7 A magnified structural diagram at point B in the middle.

[0025] Figure 9This is an exploded view of the second and third support mechanisms according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 10 This is the first embodiment of the present invention. Figure 9 A magnified structural diagram at point C.

[0027] Figure 11 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the second and third support mechanisms according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a partial three-dimensional structural diagram of the second and third support mechanisms according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 13 This is a front-view stereoscopic structural diagram of the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the side clamping mechanism according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 15 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the side clamping mechanism according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0032] Figure label:

[0033] 1. Movable frame; 11. Base plate; 12. First mounting frame; 13. Second mounting frame; 14. Blocking part; 15. Guide part; 2. First support mechanism; 21. First support base; 22. First downward moving part; 23. First linkage; 231. Housing; 232. First upper gear plate; 233. First lower gear plate; 234. First rotating part; 235. First pinion; 236. First large gear; 24. First elastic part; 3. Second support mechanism; 31. First vertical frame; 32. Second support base; 321. First notch; 33. Second downward moving part; 34. First lower partition; 35. Second elastic part; 36. First upper partition; 37. Second linkage; 371. Second upper gear plate; 372. Second lower gear plate; 373. Second rotating part; 374. Second pinion; 375. Second large gear; 38. Third elastic part 39. Locking component; 391. Connecting part; 392. Locking part; 393. Fourth elastic part; 4. Third support mechanism; 41. Second vertical frame; 42. Third support base; 421. Second notch; 43. Third downward moving part; 44. Second lower partition part; 45. Fifth elastic part; 46. Second upper partition part; 47. Third linkage; 471. Third upper gear plate; 472. Third lower gear plate; 473. Third rotating part; 474. Third pinion; 475. Third large gear; 48. Sixth elastic part; 5. Drive mechanism; 51. Rotation drive source; 52. Lead screw; 6. Auxiliary positioning mechanism; 61. Positioning gear plate; 62. Positioning part; 63. Seventh elastic part; 7. Side clamping mechanism; 71. Tooth assembly; 72. Lifting frame; 73. Connecting rod; 74. Transmission gear; 75. Clamping plate; 76. Eighth elastic part. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and intended to explain the present invention, and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0035] like Figures 1 to 12The first embodiment of the present invention is shown. The glass storage device of the present invention includes a movable frame 1 for moving multiple pieces of glass stored thereon. A first support mechanism 2 is connected to the movable frame 1 for supporting the first piece of glass stored thereon. A second support mechanism 3 is connected to the movable frame 1. Multiple second support mechanisms 3 are configured, and two adjacent second support mechanisms 3 are connected together to support multiple pieces of glass. A third support mechanism 4 is connected to the movable frame 1 and is connected to the second support mechanisms 3 to support the last piece of glass stored thereon. A driving mechanism 5 is connected to the movable frame 1 for driving the third support mechanism 4 to move. The movement of the third support mechanism 4 can drive multiple second support mechanisms 3 to move simultaneously. An auxiliary positioning mechanism 6 is connected between the movable frame 1 and the second support mechanisms 3 for positioning the second support mechanisms 3 to prevent the second support mechanisms 3 from shaking when the movable frame 1 moves.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the movable frame 1 includes a base plate 11. A first mounting frame 12 is provided at the top left end of the base plate 11. The first mounting frame 12 is in the shape of an inverted U. A blocking part 14 is connected between the inner top side of the first mounting frame 12 and the bottom of the base plate 11. A second mounting frame 13 is provided at the top right end of the base plate 11. The second mounting frame 13 includes two vertically arranged vertical arms. Two sets of guide parts 15 are connected between the first mounting frame 12 and the second mounting frame 13. There are two guide parts 15 in each set, which are used to guide and support the second support mechanism 3 and the third support mechanism 4. The bottom of the base plate 11 is equipped with movable wheels (not shown in the figure) to facilitate the movement of the movable frame 1. When multiple pieces of glass are placed into the glass storage device, the movable frame 1 is pushed, and the movable wheels at the bottom of the base plate 11 drive the glass storage device to move.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the first support mechanism 2 includes a first support seat 21 that is slidably connected to the lower end of the inner side of the first mounting frame 12, a first downward moving part 22 that is slidably connected to the inner side of the first mounting frame 12, and a first linkage 23 connected between the first support seat 21 and the first downward moving part 22. A first elastic part 24 is connected between the bottom of the first support seat 21 and the first mounting frame 12 for driving the first support seat 21 to reset. The first elastic part 24 can be a spring, an elastic sheet, an elastic telescopic rod, or other components with elastic functions. In this embodiment, the first elastic part 24 is an elastic telescopic rod.

[0038] The first piece of glass is placed on top of the first support base 21. The weight of the glass pushes the first support base 21 downward and compresses the first elastic part 24. At this time, the downward movement of the first support base 21 drives the first downward moving part 22 to move downward through the first linkage 23 and squeeze the top of the glass to achieve vertical clamping of the glass. When the first support base 21 moves downward and drives the first downward moving part 22 to move downward through the first linkage 23, the downward moving distance of the first downward moving part 22 is greater than the downward moving distance of the first support base 21.

[0039] Continue to refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first linkage 23 includes a housing 231 connected to the inner wall of the first mounting bracket 12. A first upper toothed plate 232 is inserted into the top of the housing 231. The top of the first upper toothed plate 232 is connected to the bottom of the first lowering part 22. A first lower toothed plate 233 is inserted into the bottom of the housing 231. The bottom of the first lower toothed plate 233 is connected to the top of the first support base 21. A first rotating part 234 is rotatably connected to the inner side of the housing 231. A first pinion 235 and a first gear 236 are connected to the first rotating part 234. The first pinion 235 is meshed with the first lower toothed plate 233, and the first gear 236 is meshed with the first upper toothed plate 232.

[0040] The first support 21 moves downward, causing the first lower gear plate 233 to move downward. The first lower gear plate 233 moves downward and meshes with the first pinion 235, causing the first rotating part 234 to rotate. The rotating first rotating part 234 drives the first large gear 236 to mesh with the first upper gear plate 232, causing the first upper gear plate 232 to move downward. The downward movement of the first upper gear plate 232 causes the first downward moving part 22 to move downward. Since the linear velocity of the first large gear 236 is greater than the linear velocity of the first pinion 235, the downward movement speed and downward movement distance of the first downward moving part 22 are greater than the downward movement speed and downward movement distance of the first support 21, thereby enabling the first downward moving part 22 to press against the top of the glass.

[0041] like Figures 5 to 12As shown, the second support mechanism 3 includes two first vertical frames 31, which are slidably connected to two sets of guide portions 15. A second support seat 32 and a second downward moving portion 33 are slidably connected between the two first vertical frames 31. The second downward moving portion 33 is located above the second support seat 32. A third elastic portion 38 is connected between the bottom of the second support seat 32 and the first vertical frame 31 to drive the second support seat 32 to reset. The third elastic portion 38 can be a spring, an elastic sheet, an elastic telescopic rod, or other components with elastic functions. In this embodiment, the third elastic portion 38 is an elastic telescopic rod. The inner side of the first vertical frame 31 has a cavity. A second linkage 37 is connected to the first vertical frame 31. The second linkage 37 can drive the second downward moving portion 33 to move downward during the downward movement of the second support seat 32. The downward movement speed and downward movement distance of the second downward moving portion 33 are greater than the downward movement speed and downward movement distance of the second support seat 32 to achieve the clamping operation of the glass.

[0042] The second linkage 37 includes a second upper toothed plate 371 and a second lower toothed plate 372 inserted into the first vertical frame 31. The top of the second upper toothed plate 371 extends out of the first vertical frame 31 and connects to the bottom of the second lower moving part 33. The bottom of the second lower toothed plate 372 extends out of the first vertical frame 31 and connects to the top of the second support base 32. A second rotating part 373 is rotatably connected inside the cavity of the first vertical frame 31. A second pinion 374 and a second large gear 375 are rotatably connected to the second rotating part 373. The second pinion 374 meshes with the second lower toothed plate 372. The second upper toothed plate 371 meshes with the second upper toothed plate 372. The linear velocity of the second large gear 375 is greater than the linear velocity of the second pinion 374.

[0043] The glass is placed on top of the second support 32. Under the weight of the glass, the second support 32 is pushed down and the third elastic part 38 is compressed. The downward movement of the second support 32 causes the second lower toothed plate 372 to mesh with the second pinion 374, and the second pinion 374 to rotate. The rotation of the second pinion 374 causes the second rotating part 373 to rotate, so that the second rotating part 373 drives the second large gear 375 to mesh with the second upper toothed plate 371, and drives the second upper toothed plate 371 to move down. The downward movement of the second upper toothed plate 371 causes the second downward moving part 33 to move down and clamp the glass from top to bottom.

[0044] Continue to refer to Figures 5 to 12As shown, the left side of the second support base 32 is slidably connected to the first lower partition 34. The left side of the first lower partition 34 is a slope with the bottom on the left and the top on the right. The bottom of the first lower partition 34 is connected to the second support base 32 by a second elastic part 35. In this embodiment, the second elastic part 35 is a spring, which can apply an upward thrust to the first lower partition 34. The left side of the second lower moving part 33 is slidably connected to the first upper partition 36. The left side of the first upper partition 36 is a slope with the top on the left and the bottom on the right.

[0045] When the multiple second support mechanisms 3 are separated from each other, the first lower partition 34 moves upward by the elastic force of the second elastic part 35, thereby separating the glass on the two adjacent second support mechanisms 3. At the same time, the first upper partition 36 moves downward by its own gravity. At this time, the glass can be blocked and positioned by the right side of the first lower partition 34 and the first upper partition 36.

[0046] Both the first support base 21 and the second support base 32 are inverted L-shapes. When the first support base 21 and the second support base 32 are fitted together, or when two adjacent second support bases 32 are fitted together, the first lower partition 34 can be retracted into the inner side of the corresponding first support base 21 or second support base 32 to avoid affecting the fit between the second support base 32 and the first support base 21, or the fit between two adjacent second support bases 32.

[0047] When the drive mechanism 5 drives the third support mechanism 4 and multiple second support mechanisms 3 to move to the right, the second support mechanism 3 closest to the first support mechanism 2 separates from the first support mechanism 2. At this time, the first lower partition 34 and the first upper partition 36 on the second support mechanism 3 move in opposite directions, with the first lower partition 34 moving upward and the first upper partition 36 moving downward, so as to facilitate the positioning and placement of the second piece of glass.

[0048] Continue to refer to Figures 5 to 12 As shown, a first notch 321 is provided on the bottom of the second support base 32. The bottom of the first notch 321 is open. A locking member 39 is connected to the right side of the second support base 32. The locking member 39 is used to connect two adjacent second support mechanisms 3, as well as to connect the third support mechanism 4 and the second support mechanism 3 away from the first support mechanism 2. The locking member 39 includes a connecting part 391 connected to the right side of the second support base 32. The right end of the connecting part 391 is limited to slidingly connected to two locking parts 392. The locking parts 392 are triangular in shape. A fourth elastic part 393 is connected between the two locking parts 392. The fourth elastic part 393 is a spring. When the fourth elastic part 393 is not under force, the locking parts 392 are misaligned with the connecting part 391. At this time, the connecting part 391 passes through the first notch 321 on the second support base 32 to achieve locking between two adjacent second support mechanisms 3.

[0049] When the second support base 32 near the first support mechanism 2 moves down, the locking part 392 on the second support base 32 moves down and disengages from the first notch 321 on the adjacent second support base 32. At this time, the driving mechanism 5 drives the third support mechanism 4 and multiple second support mechanisms 3 to move to the right. At this time, the second support mechanism 3 near the first support mechanism 2 will not move to the right. At this time, the first lower partition 34 and the first upper partition 36 on the second support mechanism 3 adjacent to the second support mechanism 3 move in opposite directions. The first lower partition 34 moves upward and the first upper partition 36 moves downward to facilitate the positioning and placement of the third piece of glass. The above operation is repeated until the second support mechanism 3 near the third support mechanism 4 separates from the third support mechanism 4, thereby separating and storing multiple pieces of glass on multiple second support mechanisms 3 respectively.

[0050] like Figures 5 to 12 As shown, the third support mechanism 4 includes two second vertical frames 41, which are slidably connected to two sets of guide portions 15. The interior of each second vertical frame 41 has a cavity. A third support base 42 and a third downward moving portion 43 are slidably connected between the two second vertical frames 41. A sixth elastic portion 48 is connected between the bottom of the third support base 42 and the second vertical frame 41. In this embodiment, the sixth elastic portion 48 is an elastic telescopic rod used to drive the third support base 42 to reset. The third downward moving portion 43 is located above the third support base 42. A third linkage member 47 is connected to the second vertical frame 41. The third linkage member 47 can drive the third downward moving portion 43 to move downward when the third support base 42 moves downward. The downward moving speed and downward moving distance of the third downward moving portion 43 are greater than the downward moving speed and downward moving distance of the third support base 42, so as to achieve the vertical clamping of the glass.

[0051] The third linkage 47 includes a third upper toothed plate 471 and a third lower toothed plate 472 inserted into the second vertical frame 41. The top of the third upper toothed plate 471 extends out of the top of the second vertical frame 41 and is connected to the third lower moving part 43. The third lower toothed plate 472 extends out of the bottom of the second vertical frame 41 and is connected to the top of the third support base 42. The inner cavity of the second vertical frame 41 is rotatably connected to a third rotating part 473. A third pinion 474 and a third large gear 475 are rotatably connected to the third rotating part 473. The third pinion 474 is meshed with the third lower toothed plate 472, and the third large gear 475 is meshed with the third upper toothed plate 471. The linear velocity of the third large gear 475 is greater than the linear velocity of the third pinion 474.

[0052] The glass is placed on top of the third support 42, and the weight of the glass pushes the third support 42 downward. The downward movement of the third support 42 compresses the sixth elastic part 48, and the downward movement of the third support 42 drives the third lower toothed plate 472 to move downward. The third lower toothed plate 472 meshes with the third pinion 474, causing the third pinion 474 to rotate. The rotation of the third pinion 474 drives the third rotating part 473 to rotate. The rotation of the third rotating part 473 drives the third large gear 475 to mesh with the third upper toothed plate 471, causing the third upper toothed plate 471 to move downward. The downward movement of the third upper toothed plate 471 pulls the third downward moving part 43 downward, thereby achieving the upper and lower clamping of the glass.

[0053] Continue to refer to Figures 5 to 12 As shown, the bottom of the third support base 42 is provided with a second notch 421, the bottom of the second notch 421 is open, the second support mechanism 3 near the third support mechanism 4 is connected to the third support base 42 by a locking member 39, wherein the locking member 39 passes through the second notch 421, so that the third support mechanism 4 and the second support mechanism 3 are connected together, the left side of the third support base 42 is slidably connected to a second lower partition 44, the second lower partition 44 is connected to the third support base 42, and the left side of the third lower moving part 43 is slidably connected to a second upper partition 46.

[0054] After the second support mechanism 3, which is close to the third support mechanism 4, moves away from the third support mechanism 4, the second lower partition 44 moves upward under the elastic force of the fifth elastic part 45, and the second upper partition 46 moves downward under the force of gravity, so as to position the glass onto the third support base 42.

[0055] like Figure 5 As shown, the drive mechanism 5 includes a rotation drive source 51 connected to the second mounting bracket 13. The rotation drive source 51 is a motor with its output shaft facing left. A lead screw 52 is connected to the output shaft of the rotation drive source 51, and the second vertical bracket 41 is threadedly connected to the lead screw 52.

[0056] The start-up rotation drive source 51 drives the lead screw 52 to rotate, and the rotating lead screw 52 drives the third support mechanism 4 to move on the guide part 15. The movement of the third support mechanism 4 drives the movement of multiple first support mechanisms 2.

[0057] like Figure 3 , Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the auxiliary positioning mechanism 6 includes a positioning toothed plate 61 connected to the base plate 11 and multiple sets of positioning parts 62. The multiple sets of positioning parts 62 are respectively limited and slidably connected to the bottom of multiple second support seats 32. The left side of the positioning part 62 has an inclined surface. After the positioning part 62 moves down and engages with the positioning toothed plate 61, a force to the left is applied to the positioning part 62, and the inclined surface of the positioning part 62 enables it to move to the left on the positioning toothed plate 61. However, when a force to the right is applied to the positioning part 62, the positioning part 62 cannot move on the positioning toothed plate 61, so that multiple pieces of glass can be pushed closer and fitted together after the glass storage operation is completed. The top of each set of positioning parts 62 is connected to a seventh elastic part 63, and the multiple seventh elastic parts 63 are respectively connected to the corresponding multiple second support seats 32. The seventh elastic part 63 can be a spring, an elastic sheet, or other components with elastic function. In this embodiment, the seventh elastic part 63 is a spring.

[0058] The glass is placed on the second support seat 32 of the second support mechanism 3. When the second support seat 32 moves down, it causes the positioning part 62 at its bottom to move down, so that the positioning part 62 is engaged with the positioning tooth plate 61, which can position the second support mechanism 3 to prevent the second support mechanism 3 from moving due to shaking, thereby enhancing the stability of the second support mechanism 3.

[0059] The first piece of glass is placed on top of the first support base 21. The weight of the glass pushes the first support base 21 downward and compresses the first elastic part 24. At this time, the downward movement of the first support base 21 drives the first downward moving part 22 to move downward through the first linkage 23 and squeeze the top of the glass to achieve the upper and lower clamping of the glass. When the first support base 21 moves downward and drives the first downward moving part 22 to move downward through the first linkage 23, the downward moving distance of the first downward moving part 22 is greater than the downward moving distance of the first support base 21.

[0060] The start-up rotation drive source 51 drives the lead screw 52 to rotate. The rotating lead screw 52 drives the third support mechanism 4 to move to the right on the guide part 15. The movement of the third support mechanism 4 drives the movement of multiple first support mechanisms 2. After the leftmost second support mechanism 3 separates from the first support mechanism 2, the first lower partition 34 on the second support mechanism 3 moves upward by the elastic force of the second elastic part 35, and the first upper partition 36 moves downward by its own gravity. At this time, the glass block can be positioned by the right side of the first lower partition 34 and the first upper partition 36.

[0061] The second piece of glass is placed on top of the second support base 32. Under the action of the glass's gravity, the second support base 32 is pushed down and the third elastic part 38 is compressed. The downward movement of the second support base 32 causes the second lower toothed plate 372 to mesh with the second pinion 374, and the second pinion 374 to rotate. The rotation of the second pinion 374 causes the second rotating part 373 to rotate, so that the second rotating part 373 drives the second large gear 375 to mesh with the second upper toothed plate 371, and causes the second upper toothed plate 371 to move down. The downward movement of the second upper toothed plate 371 causes the second downward moving part 33 to move down and clamp the glass from top to bottom.

[0062] When the second support 32 on the far left moves down, it causes the locking part 392 to move down and disengage from the first notch 321 on the adjacent second support 32. When the driving mechanism 5 drives the third support mechanism 4 and multiple second support mechanisms 3 to move to the right, the second support mechanism 3 near the first support mechanism 2 will not move to the right. At this time, the first lower partition 34 and the first upper partition 36 on the second support mechanism 3 adjacent to the second support mechanism 3 move in opposite directions. The first lower partition 34 moves upward and the first upper partition 36 moves downward to facilitate the positioning of the third piece of glass. The above operation is repeated until the second support mechanism 3 near the third support mechanism 4 separates from the third support mechanism 4, thereby separating and storing multiple pieces of glass on multiple second support mechanisms 3 respectively, and the positioning parts 62 on multiple second support mechanisms 3 are sequentially engaged with the positioning tooth plate 61.

[0063] After the third support mechanism 4 moves to the far right, the last piece of glass is placed on top of the third support base 42. The weight of the glass pushes the third support base 42 downward, compressing the sixth elastic part 48. The downward movement of the third support base 42 also causes the third lower toothed plate 472 to move downward. The third lower toothed plate 472 meshes with the third pinion 474, causing the third pinion 474 to rotate. The rotation of the third pinion 474 causes the third rotating part 473 to rotate. The rotation of the third rotating part 473 causes the third large gear 475 to mesh with the third upper toothed plate 471, causing the third upper toothed plate 471 to move downward. The downward movement of the third upper toothed plate 471 pulls the third downward moving part 43 downward, thereby achieving the clamping of the glass from top to bottom.

[0064] After the glass is placed and stored, the rotation drive source 51 is activated to drive the lead screw 52 to rotate. The rotating lead screw 52 drives the third support mechanism 4 to move to the left. The leftward movement of the third support mechanism 4 pushes the rightmost second support mechanism 3, causing the locking piece 39 on the second support mechanism 3 to be compressed by the second notch 421 until the locking piece 39 passes through the second notch 421 and approaches the rightmost second support mechanism 3 again. The second lower partition 44 and the second upper partition 46 are blocked by the second support mechanism 3, causing the second lower partition 44 to move down and the second upper partition 46 to move up, so that the third support mechanism 4 fits with the rightmost second support mechanism 3. The positioning part 62 on the second support mechanism 3 is pushed, causing the positioning part 62 to move to the left on the positioning tooth plate 61. The third support mechanism 4 continues to move to the left, so that multiple second support mechanisms 3 fit together from right to left in sequence, and are locked in sequence by the locking piece 39, until the leftmost second support mechanism 3 fits with the first support mechanism 2, thus completing the storage of multiple pieces of glass.

[0065] In the above embodiments, the first support mechanism 2, the second support mechanism 3, and the third support mechanism 4 are all used to clamp and fix the glass from the top and bottom. When the moving frame 1 is pushed to move, the glass on the first support mechanism 2, the second support mechanism 3, and the third support mechanism 4 is prone to move back and forth due to shaking, which can cause scratches on the top or bottom of the glass. In order to solve the shortcomings of the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a second embodiment, which differs from the above embodiments in that the present invention also includes a side clamping mechanism 7.

[0066] like Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, multiple side clamping mechanisms 7 are provided. The multiple side clamping mechanisms 7 are respectively connected to the first support mechanism 2, the third support mechanism 4 and multiple second support mechanisms 3. The side clamping mechanism 7 includes two sets of toothed gears 71 fixedly installed on the corresponding support mechanism, and two sets of lifting frames 72 connected to the support base of the corresponding support mechanism. Two connecting rods 73 are rotatably connected to the inner side of each lifting frame 72. A transmission gear 74 is connected to each of the two connecting rods 73. The transmission gear 74 meshes with the toothed gears 71. A clamping plate 75 is movably connected between the two connecting rods 73.

[0067] When the support seat moves down, it drives the lifting frame 72 to move down, so that the transmission gears 74 on the two sets of lifting frames 72 mesh with the two sets of tooth groups 71 respectively. The transmission gears 74 drive the connecting rod 73 to rotate, and drive the two clamping plates 75 to clamp the front and rear sides of the glass to prevent the glass from sliding on the support mechanism due to shaking during the movement of the moving frame 1.

[0068] In the second embodiment, the front and rear sides of the glass are clamped by two clamping plates 75. However, when the front and rear sides of the glass are curved surfaces, it is difficult for a single pair of clamping plates 75 to effectively clamp the front and rear sides of the glass. To address the shortcomings of the above embodiments, the present invention also provides a third embodiment, which differs from the second embodiment in that the structure of the side clamping mechanism 7 is different.

[0069] like Figure 15 As shown, the side clamping mechanism 7 includes two sets of toothed gears 71 fixedly mounted on the corresponding support mechanism, and two sets of lifting frames 72 connected to the support base of the corresponding support mechanism. Each set of lifting frames 72 has two connecting rods 73 rotatably connected to its inner side. Each connecting rod 73 is connected to a transmission gear 74, which meshes with the toothed gears 71. One end of each connecting rod 73 is movably connected to a clamping plate 75, and an eighth elastic part 76 is connected between the clamping plate 75 and the connecting rod 73. The eighth elastic part 76 is a spring, which is used to push the clamping plate 75 into close contact with the glass. Two clamping plates 75 located on the same side constitute a set, and two sets are provided.

[0070] When the support seat moves down, it drives the lifting frame 72 to move down, so that the transmission gears 74 on the two sets of lifting frames 72 mesh with the two sets of tooth sets 71 respectively. The transmission gears 74 drive the connecting rod 73 to rotate, and drive the two sets of clamping plates 75 to clamp the front and rear sides of the glass respectively. Facing the bending surfaces of the front and rear sides of the glass, the two clamping plates 75 of the same set can rotate on the two connecting rods 73 respectively to tightly clamp the bending surfaces of the glass.

[0071] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0072] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this invention, "a plurality of" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0073] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described above, it is understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and should not be construed as limiting the present invention. Those skilled in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A glass storage device, characterized in that, Includes a movable frame, used to move multiple pieces of glass stored therein; The first support mechanism, connected to the movable frame, is used to support the first piece of glass stored thereon. The first support mechanism includes a first support base, a first lowering part, and a first linkage connecting the first support base and the first lowering part. The first support base can support the bottom of the glass, and the gravity of the glass can push the first support base to move downward, so that the first linkage operates and drives the first lowering part to move downward and abut against the top of the glass. The second support mechanism, movably connected to the movable frame, is used to support multiple pieces of glass. The second support mechanism includes a second support base, a second lowering part, and a second linkage connecting the second support base and the second lowering part. The second support base can support the bottom of the glass. The gravity of the glass can push the second support base downward, so that the second linkage operates and drives the second lowering part downward to abut against the top of the glass. A locking member is connected to the second support base. The locking member includes a connecting part. Multiple second support mechanisms are configured. Two adjacent second support mechanisms are connected together by the locking member. A first notch is provided at the bottom of the second support base. The connecting part passes through the first notch on the second support base to achieve locking between two adjacent second support mechanisms. The downward movement of the second support mechanism can separate the locking member connected to its right side from the second support base on the adjacent right second support mechanism. The third support mechanism is movably connected to the movable frame and engages with the locking member on the second support mechanism. The third support mechanism is used to support the last piece of glass stored therein. The third support mechanism includes a third support base, a third lowering part, and a third linkage member connected between the third support base and the third lowering part. The third support base can support the glass. The gravity of the glass can push the third support base to move downward, so that the third linkage member can operate and drive the third lowering part to move downward and abut against the top of the glass. The bottom of the third support base is provided with a second notch. The locking member passes through the second notch to connect the third support mechanism and the second support mechanism together. The second support base on the second support mechanism near the third support mechanism moves downward, which can drive the locking member on the right side of the second support base to separate from the third support base on the third support mechanism. A drive mechanism is connected to the movable frame, and a third support mechanism is connected to the drive mechanism. The drive mechanism is used to drive the third support mechanism to move. The first linkage includes a first upper toothed plate, a first lower toothed plate, and a first rotating part. The top of the first upper toothed plate is connected to the bottom of the first lower moving part, and the bottom of the first lower toothed plate is connected to the top of the first support base. A first pinion and a first large gear are connected to the first rotating part. The first pinion meshes with the first lower toothed plate, and the first large gear meshes with the first upper toothed plate. The linear velocity of the first large gear is greater than the linear velocity of the first small gear; After the glass is placed, the drive mechanism drives the first support mechanism, multiple second support mechanisms and the third support mechanism to fit together in sequence. The multiple second support mechanisms fit together from right to left and are locked in sequence by locking components. The right side of the connecting part has two locking parts, and a fourth elastic part is connected between the two locking parts. An auxiliary positioning mechanism is connected between the second support mechanism and the movable frame. This mechanism is used to position the glass after it is placed in the second support mechanism. The auxiliary positioning mechanism includes a positioning toothed plate connected to the movable frame and a positioning part that is slidably connected to the bottom of the second support base. The left side of the positioning part is set as an inclined surface so that the positioning part can only move to the left on the second support base.

2. The glass storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a side clamping mechanism, wherein multiple side clamping mechanisms are configured, and the multiple side clamping mechanisms are respectively connected to a first support mechanism, a third support mechanism and multiple second support mechanisms. The side clamping mechanisms are used to clamp the front and rear sides of the glass.

3. The glass storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side clamping mechanism includes two sets of toothed gears and two sets of lifting frames. Each set of lifting frames has two connecting rods rotatably connected to its inner side. Each of the two connecting rods is connected to a transmission gear, which meshes with the toothed gears. A clamping plate is movably connected between the two connecting rods. When the two sets of lifting frames move down, the transmission gears on their inner sides mesh with the two sets of toothed gears respectively, causing the connecting rods on the two sets of lifting frames to flip and drive the two clamping plates to clamp the front and rear sides of the glass.

4. The glass storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The side clamping mechanism includes two sets of toothed gears and two sets of lifting frames. Each set of lifting frames has two connecting rods rotatably connected to its inner side. Each of the two connecting rods is connected to a transmission gear, which meshes with the toothed gears. Each of the two connecting rods is movably connected to a clamping plate. When the two sets of lifting frames move down, the transmission gears on their inner sides mesh with the two sets of toothed gears respectively, causing the connecting rods on the two sets of lifting frames to flip and drive the corresponding two clamping plates to abut against the same side of the glass.

5. The glass storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second support base has a first lower partition connected to its left side, and a second elastic part is connected between the first lower partition and the second support base. The second lower part has a first upper partition connected to its left side, which is used to position the glass block placed on the second support mechanism and the third support mechanism.

6. The glass storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The left sides of both the first lower partition and the first upper partition are set as slopes, wherein the slope of the left side of the first lower partition is lower on the left and higher on the right, and the slope of the left side of the first upper partition is higher on the left and lower on the right.

7. The glass storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The driving mechanism includes a rotation drive source connected to the movable frame and a lead screw connected to the output shaft of the rotation drive source. The third support mechanism is threadedly connected to the lead screw, and the rotation of the lead screw can drive the third support mechanism to move left and right on the movable frame.

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