Gripper device, traffic cone conveying mechanism and traffic cone engineering vehicle

Abstract

This invention discloses a traffic cone gripping device, a traffic cone conveying mechanism, and a traffic cone engineering vehicle. The gripping device includes a clamping assembly, a separating assembly, and a first driving member. The clamping assembly is configured to grip the traffic cone. The separating assembly is stacked with the clamping assembly along a first direction and is movable relative to it along the first direction to separate the stacked traffic cones. The first driving member is connected to both the clamping assembly and the separating assembly and can drive the separating assembly to move relative to the clamping assembly along the first direction. According to the traffic cone gripping device of this embodiment, the clamping assembly can grip the traffic cone, while the separating assembly can separate adjacent traffic cones to avoid jamming, facilitating the gripping of the traffic cone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of traffic cone technology, and more particularly to a clamping device, a traffic cone conveying mechanism, and a traffic cone engineering vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Traffic cone engineering vehicles are special vehicles used for moving traffic cones in highway and road construction. These vehicles typically have a platform or a bag on which numerous traffic cones are placed, along with tools to help workers deploy the cones on the road. They can move the cones to the required locations and protect road workers from injury by passing vehicles.

[0003] In related technologies, due to errors or compression, stacked traffic cones may stick together. When the clamping device tries to clamp a single traffic cone, a jamming phenomenon occurs, affecting the clamping efficiency. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in the related art.

[0005] Therefore, one object of the present invention is to provide a clamping device for traffic cones, which can clamp traffic cones and separate stacked traffic cones, thereby improving the clamping efficiency of traffic cones.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a traffic cone conveying mechanism, which includes the aforementioned clamping device.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a traffic cone engineering vehicle, which includes the aforementioned traffic cone conveying mechanism.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a traffic cone clamping device includes a clamping assembly, a separating assembly, and a first driving member. The clamping assembly is configured to clamp the traffic cone. The separating assembly is stacked with the clamping assembly along a first direction and is movable relative to it along the first direction to separate the stacked traffic cones. The first driving member is connected to both the clamping assembly and the separating assembly and can drive the separating assembly to move relative to the clamping assembly along the first direction.

[0009] According to the traffic cone clamping device in the embodiments of the present invention, the traffic cone can be clamped by the clamping component, and adjacent traffic cones can be separated by the separating component to avoid jamming, thus facilitating the clamping of the traffic cone.

[0010] In addition, the clamping device according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0011] Optionally, the separating component includes a first plate portion, and the clamping component includes a second plate portion, the second plate portion and the first plate portion being stacked along the first direction and switchable between positions where they are closed and separated.

[0012] Optionally, the first plate portion is provided with a first clearance groove, and the second plate portion is provided with a second clearance groove, with the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove being opposite to each other along the first direction.

[0013] Optionally, the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove are configured in an arc shape.

[0014] Optionally, the first plate extends along a second direction and is provided with a plurality of first clearance grooves arranged along the second direction, and the second plate is provided with a plurality of second clearance grooves corresponding to the plurality of first clearance grooves, wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0015] Optionally, one of the clamping assembly and the separating assembly includes a sleeve, and the other includes a rod, both of which extend along the first direction, and the rod is movably fitted into the sleeve along the first direction.

[0016] Optionally, the clamping assembly includes a body, a gripping member, and a second driving member. The gripping member is rotatably connected to the body, and the first driving member is connected to both the body and the gripping member, and configured to drive the gripping member to rotate relative to the body to grip the traffic cone.

[0017] Optionally, the body includes a second plate portion and a seat body, the second plate portion having a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the first direction, the separation component being stacked on the first side of the second plate portion, the seat body being connected to the second side of the second plate portion and rotatably connected to the clamping member.

[0018] Optionally, the clamping member includes a main body portion, one end of which is rotatably connected to the body. The main body portion cooperates with the body to clamp the traffic cone. The clamping member also includes a support portion, which is connected to the other end of the main body portion and extends toward the main body portion and is adapted to extend into the traffic cone. The main body portion includes a rod portion and a clamping portion, one end of which is hinged to the body. The clamping portion is connected to the other end of the rod portion and is opposite to the main body portion along the first direction to clamp the traffic cone.

[0019] Optionally, the rod portion includes a plurality of rod portions arranged at intervals along a second direction, the clamping portion extends along the second direction and is connected to the plurality of rod portions, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction.

[0020] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone conveying mechanism includes a frame, a drive assembly, and the clamping device described above. The drive assembly is connected to the frame, and the clamping device is connected to the drive assembly and driven by the drive assembly.

[0021] According to the traffic cone conveying mechanism in the embodiments of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned clamping device, traffic cones can be conveyed to improve the automation level of traffic cone placement and removal operations and increase operational efficiency.

[0022] Optionally, the driving assembly includes a slider, a third driving member, and a fourth driving member. The slider is movably mounted on the frame in the front-back direction. The third driving member is connected to both the frame and the slider and is adapted to drive the slider to move in the front-back direction. The fourth driving member is connected to both the slider and the gripping device and is adapted to drive the gripping device to move in the up-down direction.

[0023] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone engineering vehicle includes a vehicle body and the aforementioned traffic cone conveying mechanism, wherein the traffic cone conveying mechanism is disposed on the vehicle body.

[0024] According to the traffic cone engineering vehicle in the embodiments of the present invention, by applying the aforementioned traffic cone conveying mechanism, the automatic conveying of traffic cones can be realized, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the traffic cone engineering vehicle. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a side view of the gripping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a top view of the gripping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0027] Figure 3 This is a front view of the gripping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0028] Figure 4 This is a partial schematic diagram of the clamping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0029] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 A partial enlarged view of the embodiment.

[0030] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a traffic cone conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth driving member and the clamping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0032] Figure 8This is an isometric view of the fourth driving member and clamping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 9 This is a front view of a traffic cone conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0034] Figure 10 This is a top view of a traffic cone conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0035] Figure 11 This is a side view of a traffic cone conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0036] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of a traffic cone engineering vehicle in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0037] Figure label:

[0038] Traffic cone engineering vehicle 10000, traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000, clamping device 100, separation assembly 10, first plate part 11, sleeve rod 12, clamping assembly 20, body 21, second plate part 211, second clearance groove 2111, seat 212, clamping part 22, main body part 221, rod part 2211, clamping part 2212, support part 222, second driving member 23, sleeve 24, first driving member 30, frame 200, front crossbeam 210, left crossbeam 220, right crossbeam 230, guide groove 240, limiting member 250, detection element 260, first end 200a, second end 200b, driving assembly 300, sliding member 310, roller 311, third driving member 320, fourth driving member 330, first direction AA, second direction BB, vehicle body 2000, vehicle box 2100. Detailed Implementation

[0039] The present invention proposes a clamping device 100 for traffic cones, a traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000, and a traffic cone engineering vehicle 10000, which can clamp traffic cones and separate stacked traffic cones, thereby improving the clamping efficiency of traffic cones.

[0040] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. 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.

[0041] Reference Figures 1 to 5 According to the embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone clamping device 100 may include a clamping component 20, a separating component 10 and a first driving member 30.

[0042] The clamping component 20 can be configured to clamp traffic cones, and the separating component 10 can be stacked with the clamping component 20 along a first direction and can be moved relative to each other along the first direction to separate the stacked traffic cones. The first driving component 30 can be connected to the clamping component 20 and the separating component 10 respectively, and can drive the separating component 10 to move relative to the clamping component 20 along the first direction. This configuration can separate the stacked traffic cones when clamping them, making it easier to clamp and improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement and removal operations.

[0043] Generally speaking, traffic cones can include cones and bases, and multiple traffic cones can be stored by connecting the cones together and stacking the bases together.

[0044] Specifically, the traffic cone engineering vehicle 10000 can hold multiple traffic cones, which are stacked in a nested manner. During the traffic cone placement operation, the clamping device 100 can clamp the stacked traffic cones one by one and transport them to a predetermined position, facilitating their subsequent placement on the road surface. In this process, the clamping assembly 20 can clamp the traffic cones, and under the action of the first driving member 30, the separating assembly 10 can move relative to the clamping assembly 20 along a first direction, so that adjacent stacked traffic cones can be separated to prevent jamming when clamping the traffic cones. Then, the clamping assembly 20 can clamp the separated traffic cones and transport them to a predetermined position through a conveying mechanism, facilitating the subsequent placement of traffic cones.

[0045] Therefore, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone clamping device 100 can clamp the traffic cone by means of the clamping component 20, and at the same time, the separation component 10 can separate adjacent traffic cones to avoid jamming, which facilitates the clamping of the traffic cone.

[0046] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the separation component 10 may include a first plate portion 11, and the clamping component 20 may include a second plate portion 211. The second plate portion 211 may be stacked with the first plate portion 11 along a first direction and can be switched between positions where they are closed and positions where they are separated. Therefore, by cooperating with the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211, the separation of adjacent stacked traffic cones is achieved, thereby improving the clamping efficiency of the clamping device 100.

[0047] During the placement of traffic cones, under the action of the first driving member 30, the first plate portion 11 can move relative to the second plate portion 211 along the first direction to switch to a position where they are closed together, so that the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211 can extend into the gap between the bases of adjacent stacked traffic cones; then, under the driving action of the first driving frame, the first plate portion 11 can move relative to the second plate portion 211 along the first direction to switch to a position where they are separated, so that the adjacent stacked traffic cones can be separated, avoiding jamming of the clamping assembly 20 when clamping the traffic cones, improving the clamping efficiency of the clamping device 100, and facilitating the placement of traffic cones.

[0048] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, a first clearance groove may be provided on the first plate portion 11, and a second clearance groove 2111 may be provided on the second plate portion 211. The first clearance groove and the second clearance groove 2111 are opposite to each other in a first direction to increase the contact area between the clamping device 100 and the traffic cone and improve the clamping effect of the clamping assembly 20.

[0049] During the placement of traffic cones, by providing a first clearance groove in the first plate portion 11 and a second clearance groove 2111 in the second plate portion 211, the contact area between the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211 and the traffic cone can be increased; when the clamping assembly 20 clamps the traffic cone, it can be more stable and prevent the traffic cone from falling off the clamping assembly 20.

[0050] Reference Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove 2111 may be configured as arc-shaped to improve the fit between the first clearance groove and the second clearance groove 2111 and the traffic cone. Generally speaking, the cone structure of the traffic cone is conical, and the arc-shaped first clearance groove and the second clearance groove 2111 can fit with the cone of the traffic cone, which facilitates the separation component 10 to separate adjacent stacked traffic cones and the clamping component 20 to clamp the traffic cone, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0051] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first plate portion 11 may extend along the second direction and may be provided with a plurality of first clearance grooves arranged along the second direction, and the second plate portion 211 is provided with a plurality of second clearance grooves 2111 corresponding to the plurality of first clearance grooves. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. This arrangement can improve the working efficiency of the clamping device 100, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone operation.

[0052] In detail, the first clearance groove and the corresponding second clearance groove 2111 can cooperate with a traffic cone to facilitate the clamping device 100 to clamp the traffic cone. In this embodiment, multiple first clearance grooves can be provided on the first plate 11, and the multiple first clearance grooves can be arranged along the second direction. Multiple second clearance grooves 2111 can also be provided on the second plate 211, and the multiple second clearance grooves 2111 can be arranged along the second direction and correspond to the multiple first clearance grooves respectively. In other words, the clamping device 100 can form a row clamping structure, and multiple traffic cones can be clamped simultaneously by one clamping device 100, which can greatly improve the clamping efficiency of the clamping device 100, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement operations.

[0053] Reference Figures 2 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, one of the clamping component 20 and the separating component 10 may include a sleeve 24, and the other may include a sleeve rod 12. Both the sleeve rod 12 and the sleeve 24 extend along a first direction, and the sleeve rod 12 is movably sleeved within the sleeve 24 along the first direction. Therefore, the cooperation between the sleeve rod 12 and the sleeve 24 can provide guidance for the movement of the separating component 10, thereby improving the movement stability of the separating component 10 and realizing the separating function of the separating component 10.

[0054] Optionally, when the clamping device 100 clamps the traffic cone, the separating component 10 can extend between adjacent stacked traffic cones. Then, under the driving action of the first driving member 30, the adjacent stacked traffic cones can be separated. Then, the clamping component 20 can clamp the traffic cone and move it to a predetermined position through the conveying mechanism. In the aforementioned process, the clamping component 20 may include a sleeve 24, and the separating component 10 may include a sleeve rod 12. Through the cooperation of the sleeve rod 12 and the sleeve 24, the relative movement of the separating component 10 and the clamping component 20 along the first direction can be guided to improve the working stability of the clamping device 100.

[0055] In some specific examples, the first plate portion 11 may be provided with a sleeve rod 12, and the second plate portion 211 may be provided with a sleeve 24. Under the action of the first driving member 30, the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211 can switch between positions of mutual closing and mutual separation to separate adjacent stacked traffic cones and avoid jamming when picking up traffic cones. At the same time, the cooperation between the sleeve rod 12 and the sleeve 24 can provide guidance for the relative movement between the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211, improving operational stability.

[0056] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping assembly 20 may include a body 21, a clamping member 22, and a second driving member 23.

[0057] The clamping member 22 is rotatably connected to the body 21. The first driving member 30 can be connected to the body 21 and the clamping member 22 respectively, and can be configured to drive the clamping member 22 to rotate relative to the body 21 to clamp the traffic cone, thereby realizing the operation of taking out and taking out the traffic cone.

[0058] Specifically, during the retraction and deployment of the traffic cone, the second driving member 23 can drive the gripping member 22 to rotate relative to the body 21 so that the gripping member 22 and the body 21 can cooperate to grip the traffic cone; or, the second driving member 23 can drive the gripping member 22 to rotate relative to the body 21 so that the gripping member 22 and the body 21 can cooperate to release the gripping of the traffic cone, thereby realizing the retraction and deployment of the traffic cone.

[0059] In addition, multiple second drive members 23 may be arranged at intervals in the second direction to improve the clamping effect of the clamping assembly 20 on the traffic cone.

[0060] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present invention, the body 21 may include a second plate portion 211 and a base 212.

[0061] The second plate portion 211 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along a first direction. The separation component 10 is stacked on the first side of the second plate portion 211, and the seat 212 is connected to the second side of the second plate portion 211 and rotatably connected to the clamping member 22. Therefore, the adjacent stacked traffic cones can be separated by the separation component 10, which makes it easier for the clamping component 20 to clamp the traffic cones.

[0062] Specifically, the second plate portion 211 and the separation component 10 can extend into the gap between the bases of adjacent stacked traffic cones. Then, under the action of the first driving member 30, the separation component 10 can move relative to the second plate portion 211 in a first direction to increase the distance between adjacent traffic cones, which facilitates the clamping of traffic cones. Then, under the action of the second driving member 23, the clamping member 22 can be driven to rotate relative to the base 212 so that the clamping member 22 can cooperate with the second plate portion 211 to clamp the traffic cone, thereby realizing the clamping of the traffic cone.

[0063] In addition, the second plate portion 211 has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the first direction. The separation component 10 can separate the traffic cone on the first side of the second plate portion 211, and the clamping component 22 can cooperate with the second plate portion 211 on the second side of the second plate portion 211 to clamp or release the traffic cone. That is to say, the separation function and the clamping function can be realized on opposite sides of the second plate portion 211 respectively without interfering with each other, which can greatly ensure the working safety of the clamping device 100 and avoid damage caused by structural interference and collision.

[0064] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping member 22 may include a main body 221, one end of which is rotatably connected to the body 21. The main body 221 can cooperate with the body 21 to clamp the traffic cone. In addition, the clamping member 22 may also include a support 222, which is connected to the other end of the main body 221 and extends toward the main body 221 and is adapted to extend into the traffic cone, thereby improving the clamping stability of the clamping device 100 and preventing the traffic cone from falling.

[0065] In detail, when the clamping device 100 clamps the traffic cone, the second driving member 23 can drive the main body 221 to rotate relative to the seat 212, so that the main body 221 can cooperate with the second plate 211 to clamp the traffic cone. At the same time, the support 222 connected to the main body 221 can extend into the traffic cone to support it. In other words, the clamping stability of the clamping assembly 20 on the traffic cone can be improved by limiting the traffic support in multiple directions, preventing the traffic cone from falling off the clamping assembly 20 and ensuring the normal operation of the traffic cone.

[0066] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 In some embodiments of the present invention, the main body 221 may include a rod 2211 and a clamping part 2212. One end of the rod 2211 is hinged to the body 21, and the clamping part 2212 is connected to the other end of the rod 2211 and is opposite to the main body 221 in a first direction to clamp the traffic cone, so as to realize the clamping device 100 clamping the traffic cone.

[0067] Specifically, when the clamping device 100 clamps the traffic cone, the second driving member 23 can drive the rod portion 2211 to rotate relative to the main body portion 221, thereby driving the clamping portion 2212 connected to the rod portion 2211 to cooperate with the main body portion 221 in a first direction to clamp the traffic cone; or, the second driving member 23 can drive the rod portion 2211 to rotate relative to the main body portion 221, thereby driving the clamping portion 2212 connected to the rod portion 2211 to disengage from the main body portion 221 to release the traffic cone, so as to facilitate the traffic cone release and retraction operation.

[0068] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 7 In some embodiments of the present invention, the rod portion 2211 may include a plurality of rod portions arranged at intervals along a second direction, and the clamping portion 2212 may extend along the second direction and may be connected to the plurality of rod portions 2211. The second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, so as to improve the structural stability of the clamping assembly 20 and ensure the normal operation of the clamping device 100.

[0069] Specifically, multiple rods 2211 can be arranged at intervals in the second direction, and all rods 2211 are connected to clamping parts 2212. When the second driving member 23 drives the multiple rods 2211 to rotate relative to the base 212, the clamping parts 2212 connected to the multiple rods 2211 can cooperate with the second plate part 211 in the first direction to clamp the traffic cone. Alternatively, the second driving member 23 can drive the multiple rods 2211 to rotate relative to the base 212 so that the clamping parts 2212 connected to the multiple rods 2211 can be disengaged from the second plate part 211 to release the traffic cone, thus facilitating the operation of retrieving and releasing the traffic cone.

[0070] Reference Figures 6 to 11 According to the traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 in the embodiments of the present invention, the traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 may include a frame 200, a drive assembly 300 and a clamping device 100 in the above embodiments.

[0071] The drive assembly 300 can be connected to the frame 200, and the gripping device 100 can be connected to the drive assembly 300 and driven by the drive assembly 300. By using the aforementioned gripping device 100, traffic cones can be conveyed to improve the automation level of traffic cone placement and removal operations and increase work efficiency.

[0072] Specifically, the traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 may have a first end 200a and a second end 200b. The gripping device 100 can move between the first end 200a and the second end 200b to convey traffic cones, facilitating the placement and retraction of traffic cones. During the placement and retraction of traffic cones, the drive assembly 300 connected to the frame 200 can drive the gripping device 100 to move within the frame 200. When the gripping device 100 moves to the first end 200a, the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211 can extend between the bases of adjacent stacked traffic cones. Subsequently, the first driving member 30 can move the first plate portion 11 relative to the second plate portion 211 along a first direction, so that the first plate portion 11 and the second plate portion 211 switch to a position where they are separated from each other, so that the adjacent stacked traffic cones are separated and jamming is avoided; then the second driving member 23 can drive the rod portion 2211 to rotate relative to the base 212, so that the clamping portion 2212 can cooperate with the second plate portion 211 in the first direction to clamp the traffic cone, while the support portion 222 can extend into the traffic cone to support the traffic cone and improve the clamping stability of the clamping device 100;

[0073] Then, the clamping device 100 can be moved from the first end 200a to the second end 200b by the drive assembly 300. At this time, the second drive member 23 can drive the rod part 2211 to rotate relative to the seat body 212 so that the clamping part 2212 can be disengaged from the second plate part 211 to release the traffic cone, thereby placing the traffic cone in a predetermined position to facilitate the subsequent placement of the traffic cone.

[0074] Of course, depending on the actual situation, the clamping device 100 can also clamp the traffic cone from the second end 200b and release the traffic cone after moving to the first end 200a, which is also within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0075] In addition, the first plate portion 11 may be provided with a first clearance groove, and the second plate portion 211 may be provided with a second clearance groove 2111. The first clearance groove and the second clearance groove 2111 may be opposite to each other along the first direction and both are configured in an arc shape to improve the fit between the clamping device 100 and the traffic cone, making it easier for the clamping device 100 to clamp the traffic cone and improve working stability.

[0076] Reference Figure 6 , Figures 9 to 11 In some embodiments of the present invention, the driving component 300 may include a slider 310, a third driving component 320 and a fourth driving component 330.

[0077] The sliding member 310 is movably mounted on the frame 200 in the front-back direction. The third driving member 320 is connected to the frame 200 and the sliding member 310 respectively, and is adapted to drive the sliding member 310 to move in the front-back direction. The fourth driving member 330 is connected to the sliding member 310 and the clamping device 100 respectively, and is adapted to drive the clamping device 100 to move in the vertical direction, which is perpendicular to the front-back direction. This arrangement can improve the degree of freedom of movement of the clamping device 100 in the frame 200, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement and removal operations.

[0078] In detail, the fourth driving member 330 can drive the clamping device 100 to move in the vertical direction, and the sliding member 310 can be connected to the third driving member 320 and the fourth driving member 330 respectively. The third driving member 320 can indirectly drive the clamping device to move in the front-back direction. In other words, the third driving member 320 and the fourth driving member 330 can make the clamping device 100 move in the front-back direction and the vertical direction, and the front-back direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction. Through the combination of front-back and vertical movement, the clamping device 100 can have a high degree of freedom of movement in the frame 200, so as to improve the movement efficiency of the clamping device 100 and improve the efficiency of traffic cone collection and release operations.

[0079] According to the traffic cone engineering vehicle 10000 in the embodiments of the present invention, the traffic cone engineering vehicle 10000 may include a vehicle body 2000 and a traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 in the above embodiments.

[0080] The traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 can be installed on the vehicle body 2000. By applying the aforementioned traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000, the automatic conveying of traffic cones can be realized, thereby improving the operating efficiency of the traffic cone engineering vehicle 10000.

[0081] Reference Figure 6 , Figures 9 to 12 In this embodiment, for better description, the first direction can be referred to as the front-back direction and the second direction as the left-right direction. However, the aforementioned orientations are only used for the description of this embodiment and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of this invention. If the orientation is adjusted to achieve this solution without changing the design principle of this invention, it is still within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0082] Specifically, the frame 200 may include a front crossbeam 210, a left crossbeam, and a right crossbeam. The front end of the third drive member 320 may be connected to the front crossbeam 210, and the rear end may be connected to the sliding member 310. The upper end of the fourth drive member 330 may be connected to the sliding member 310, and the lower end may be connected to the gripping device 100. During the traffic cone placement and removal operation, the fourth drive member 330 may drive the gripping device 100 to move in the vertical direction, and the third drive member 320 may indirectly drive the gripping device 100 to move in the front-back direction. In other words, the third drive member 320 and the fourth drive member 330 can improve the degree of freedom of movement of the gripping device 100, allowing the gripping device 100 to perform complex spatial movements on the frame 200, so as to facilitate the transfer of traffic cones and improve work efficiency.

[0083] Furthermore, the guide groove 240 includes a first guide groove and a second guide groove; wherein, the left crossbeam may have a first guide groove, and the right crossbeam may have a second guide groove, and the first guide groove and the second guide groove are opposite each other in the left-right direction. The two ends of the slider 310 in the left-right direction can be respectively embedded in the first guide groove and the second guide groove to improve the movement stability of the slider 310 in the front-back direction. In addition, the two ends of the slider 310 in the left-right direction may be respectively provided with rollers 311, and the rollers 311 are rotatably supported in the guide groove 240 to reduce the friction between the slider 310 and the guide groove 240 and improve the movement stability of the slider 310.

[0084] Furthermore, limiting members 250 can be provided on the left and right crossbeams respectively. In application, the limiting members 250 can be positioned near the first end 200a. When the limiting member 250 is in the released state, the sliding member 310 can slide freely in the guide groove 240 along the first direction and can slide past the limiting member 250. When the limiting member 250 is in the limiting position, the sliding member 310 can slide along the guide groove 240 for a predetermined distance in the first direction and then be stopped by the limiting member 250 to prevent the sliding member 310 from sliding past the limiting member 250, thereby avoiding collision between the clamping device 100 and the carriage 2100 and improving the safety of operation.

[0085] Furthermore, the frame 200 may have a first end 200a and a second end 200b. The first end 200a of the frame 200 may be positioned opposite the loading / unloading end of the vehicle body 2100. Under the action of the third driving member 320, the clamping device 100 may move between the first end 200a and the second end 200b to realize the transmission of the traffic cone. In addition, at least one of the first end 200a and the second end 200b may be provided with a detection element 260 to detect the position of the clamping device 100, thereby improving the displacement accuracy of the clamping device 100 and preventing the clamping device 100 from colliding with other structural components, thus improving safety. Secondly, multiple detection elements 260 can be provided at the first end 200a of the frame 200. The multiple detection elements 260 are arranged gradually towards the rear in the direction from top to bottom. Multiple base plates can also be provided on the carriage 2100. The ends of the multiple base plates near the pick-up and put-down ends correspond one-to-one with the multiple detection elements 260. When the clamping device 100 clamps the traffic cone on the base plate, the detection element 260 corresponding to the base plate can detect the clamping device 100 and transmit signals to the third drive member 320 and the fourth drive member 330 so that the third drive member 320 and the fourth drive member 330 stop running, avoid the clamping device 100 from colliding with the base plate, and ensure the safety of the conveying mechanism.

[0086] Reference Figure 12 In some embodiments of the present invention, the vehicle body 2000 may include a cargo box 2100, which may be configured to store traffic cones. The traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 may be arranged opposite to the cargo box 2100 and is adapted to pick up and put down the traffic cones in the cargo box 2100. Therefore, the working efficiency of traffic cone collection and placement operations can be improved by cooperating between the cargo box 2100 and the traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000.

[0087] In practical applications, the traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 can be arranged opposite to the vehicle body 2100. The traffic cone can be taken out or put back into the vehicle body 2100 through the traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000. The traffic cone conveying mechanism 1000 can convey the traffic cone in the vehicle body 2100 from the first end 200a to the second end 200b. Then, a take-up and release device can be set at the second end 200b (this take-up and release device can be used to take up and release the traffic cone) to realize the automatic take-up and release of the traffic cone.

[0088] In some specific examples of the present invention, the gripping device 100 may include the following structure:

[0089] Second driving member 23: The telescopic movement of the second driving member 23 drives the rotational movement of the rod portion 2211 and the support portion 222, which is more conducive to the clamping operation of traffic cones. The second driving member 23 may include two, which are installed on the rod portions 2211 at both ends. One end is connected to the rod portion 2211 welded to the base body 212 by a pin, and the other end is connected to the rod portion 2211 by a pin.

[0090] Sleeve 24: Welded to the second plate 211 and the seat 212, it is used to cooperate with the sleeve rod 12 welded to the first plate 11 to provide guidance and support for the first plate 11, so that the two adjacent cones that are difficult to separate can be separated more orderly, and avoid equipment failure caused by the jamming of the sleeve.

[0091] Sleeve rod 12: welded to the first plate 11, used to cooperate with the sleeve 24 welded to the second plate 211, providing guidance and support for the first plate 11. Under the extension action of the first driving member 30, the sleeve rod 12 drives the first plate 11 to extend along the sleeve 24, separating the two adjacent cones that are difficult to separate in an orderly manner, thereby preventing the tube jamming failure.

[0092] The first driving member 30 is fixed to the base 212 with screws on one side and connected to the first plate 11 with screws on the other side. When the first driving member 30 extends, the sleeve rod 12 drives the first plate 11 to extend along the sleeve 24, separating the two adjacent cones that are difficult to separate in an orderly manner. When the first driving member 30 retracts, the sleeve rod 12 drives the first plate 11 to retract along the sleeve 24, and after the separation of the two adjacent cones is completed, the initial state is restored.

[0093] Second plate 211: welded to the front end of the base 212, used to separate two adjacent traffic cones, fix and limit the clamping of the entire row of traffic cones, and ensure smooth operation during the entire process of clamping traffic cones.

[0094] Seat 212: Seat 212 is the connecting platform for the various execution components of the clamping device 100. Its structure is box-shaped. Seat 212 is connected to the fourth drive member 330, enabling the clamping device 100 to accurately complete the clamping work. The second plate 211 and sleeve 24 are welded to the front end of the seat 212, and the first drive member 30 is installed at both ends of the seat 212. These are used to separate two adjacent traffic cones, fix and limit the clamping of the entire row of traffic cones, and ensure smooth operation during the entire clamping process. The rod 2211 and the support 222 rotate around the pin of the seat 212 under the drive of the second drive member 23, which can better adapt to the clamping work of traffic cones.

[0095] Main body 221: Composed of rods 2211, clamping parts 2212, etc. Four rods 2211 are regularly welded to the clamping parts 2212. The upper ends of the four rods 2211 are connected to the base 212 by pins. The front end is welded to the support part 222. The upper surface of the support part 222 forms a certain angle with the rods 2211. The size of the angle is the same as the size of the angle formed by the inner surface of the traffic cone and the end face of the base. When the second driving member 23 is extended to its limit, the rods 2211 are exactly aligned with the second plate part 21. 1. When the second driving member 23 is retracted to its limit while maintaining parallelism, the rod 2211 and the support 222 form a certain angle with the second plate 211. At the same time, it can ensure that the support 222 is separated from the traffic cone base by a certain distance. This can effectively avoid damage to the inner surface of the traffic cone by over-clamping, and can also quickly separate from the traffic cone after the clamping work is completed to avoid motion collision interference. The second driving member 23 is welded to the rear end of the rod 2211 to transmit the rotational motion caused by the extension and retraction of the second driving member 23.

[0096] Support 222: The upper surface of support 222 is conical, and its size and angle match the inner surface of the traffic cone. One end of support 222 is welded to rod 2211. The upper surface of support 222 and rod 2211 form a certain angle, and the size of the angle is the same as the size of the angle formed by the inner surface of the traffic cone and the end face of the base. When the second drive 23 moves forward and backward, support 222 and rod 2211 rotate together around the pin of seat 212 to more closely clamp the traffic cone.

[0097] First plate 11: Both ends of the first plate 11 are connected to one end of the first drive member 30 with screws, and the sleeve rod 12 is welded to the sleeve 24 with clearance fit. When the first drive member 30 extends, the first plate 11 and the sleeve rod 12 move along the axis of the sleeve 24, and the distance between the first plate 11 and the second plate 211 increases. The outer sides of the first plate 11 and the second plate 211 generate axial separation force with the two adjacent surfaces of the traffic cone base, separating the two adjacent cones and effectively preventing the cone from jamming.

[0098] The present invention also has the following characteristics:

[0099] 1. Through the design of the clamping device 100, the telescopic movement of the second driving member 23 is transformed into the rotational movement of the rod 2211 and the support 222 under the support of the clamping seat pin. Multiple traffic cones can be clamped at one time and transferred to the predetermined working position, ensuring the continuity of the automatic traffic cone loading and unloading operation (the present invention adopts the clamping function to clamp multiple traffic cones at one time), giving the equipment the clamping function.

[0100] 2. The control valve used in this clamping device 100 has a response time of 0.1 seconds. The cylinders have the characteristics of fast speed and high frequency. In the process of execution, there are often multiple actions in combination to adapt to the efficient operation of the automatic traffic cone release and retraction vehicle (in terms of structure, this invention adopts a linkage amplification mechanism for cylinder stroke and speed, which further ensures the efficiency of equipment operation), so that the equipment has high efficiency performance.

[0101] 3. This clamping device 100 can be universally designed to meet the different requirements of traffic cones of different specifications and models, such as special-purpose and ordinary clamping devices 100.

[0102] 4. In this clamping device 100, the two ends of the first plate 11 are connected to one end of the first driving member 30 with screws, and the sleeve rod 12 is welded to the sleeve 24 with clearance fit. When the first driving member 30 extends, the first plate 11 and the sleeve rod 12 move along the axis of the sleeve 24, and the distance between the first plate 11 and the second plate 211 increases. The outer sides of the first plate 11 and the second plate 211 generate axial separation force with the two adjacent surfaces of the traffic cone base, separating the two adjacent cones and effectively preventing the cone from jamming. During the clamping process, since the traffic cones are stacked and stored, due to manufacturing errors and deformation caused by compression, the inner surface of one traffic cone may overlap with the outer surface of another traffic cone. During the clamping of a row of traffic cones, adhesion and dragging are inevitable. In order to avoid jamming failures such as adhesion and dragging during the clamping of traffic cones, the clamping device 100 needs to have an anti-jamming function. This mechanism enables the equipment to have an anti-jamming function.

[0103] 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.

[0104] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to 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.

[0105] 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 present 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. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0106] 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 clamping device for traffic cones, characterized in that, include: A clamping assembly (20) configured to clamp a traffic cone; A separation component (10) is stacked with the clamping component (20) along a first direction and is relatively movable along the first direction to separate the stacked traffic cones; A first driving member (30) is connected to the clamping assembly (20) and the separating assembly (10) respectively, and can drive the separating assembly (10) to move relative to the clamping assembly (20) along the first direction; The separating component (10) includes a first plate portion (11), and the clamping component (20) includes a second plate portion (211). The second plate portion (211) and the first plate portion (11) are stacked along the first direction and can be switched between positions where they are closed and positions where they are separated.

2. The clamping device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first plate portion (11) is provided with a first clearance groove, and the second plate portion (211) is provided with a second clearance groove (2111). The first clearance groove and the second clearance groove (2111) are opposite to each other along the first direction.

3. The clamping device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first clearance groove and the second clearance groove (2111) are configured in an arc shape; And / or, the first plate portion (11) extends along the second direction and is provided with a plurality of first clearance grooves arranged along the second direction, and the second plate portion (211) is provided with a plurality of second clearance grooves (2111) corresponding to the plurality of first clearance grooves, the second direction being perpendicular to the first direction; And / or, one of the clamping assembly (20) and the separating assembly (10) includes a sleeve (24) and the other includes a rod (12), both the rod (12) and the sleeve (24) extending along the first direction, and the rod (12) being movably fitted into the sleeve (24) along the first direction.

4. The clamping device according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that, The clamping assembly (20) includes: Ontology(21); A clamping member (22) is rotatably connected to the body (21); The second drive member (23) is connected to the body (21) and the gripper (22) respectively, and is configured to drive the gripper (22) to rotate relative to the body (21) to grip the traffic cone.

5. The clamping device according to claim 4, characterized in that, The body (21) includes: The second plate portion (211) has a first side and a second side opposite to each other along the first direction, and the separation component (10) is stacked on the first side of the second plate portion (211); A seat (212) is connected to the second side of the second plate (211) and is rotatably connected to the clamping member (22); And / or, the clamping member (22) includes a main body (221), one end of which is rotatably connected to the body (21), the main body (221) cooperating with the body (21) to clamp the traffic cone. The clamping member (22) further includes a support (222) connected to the other end of the main body (221) and extending toward the main body (221), and adapted to extend into the traffic cone; The main body (221) includes: A rod (2211), one end of which is hinged to the body (21); A clamping part (2212) is connected to the other end of the rod part (2211) and is opposite to the main body part (221) in the first direction to clamp the traffic cone.

6. The clamping device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The rod portion (2211) includes a plurality of rod portions arranged at intervals along a second direction, and the clamping portion (2212) extends along the second direction and is connected to the plurality of rod portions (2211), wherein the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

7. A traffic cone conveying mechanism, characterized in that, include: Rack (200); A drive assembly (300) is connected to the frame (200); According to any one of claims 1-6, the gripping device is connected to and driven by the drive assembly (300).

8. The traffic cone conveying mechanism according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive component (300) includes: A sliding member (310) is movably mounted on the frame (200) in the front-rear direction. A third driving member (320) is connected to the frame (200) and the sliding member (310) respectively, and is adapted to drive the sliding member (310) to move along the front-back direction; The fourth driving member (330) is connected to the sliding member (310) and the clamping device respectively, and is adapted to drive the clamping device to move in the up and down direction.

9. A traffic cone engineering vehicle, characterized in that, include: Vehicle body (2000); According to any one of claims 7-8, the traffic cone conveying mechanism is disposed on the vehicle body (2000).

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