Handling apparatus for traffic cones
By designing an automated traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment, and utilizing a gripping and tossing mechanism to achieve automatic loading and unloading of traffic cones, the safety issues caused by manual operation in existing technologies are solved, and operational efficiency and safety are improved.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2023-09-12
- Publication Date
- 2026-04-14
AI Technical Summary
The deployment and retrieval of traffic cones currently rely mainly on manual operation, which makes it impossible to guarantee construction safety.
Design a traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device, including a transport device, a storage device, and a take-up and release device. Automatic take-up and release of traffic cones is achieved through a first take-up and release mechanism and a first actuation mechanism. The main swing arm and the auxiliary swing arm are driven by a gripping mechanism and a telescopic cylinder to grip and swing the traffic cones. Automatic deployment and retrieval of traffic cones are achieved by combining a push-out mechanism and a propulsion mechanism.
The system enables automatic deployment and retraction of traffic cones, improving operational efficiency and safety while reducing the need for manual operation.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This invention relates to the field of transportation or storage equipment technology, and more particularly to a loading and unloading conveying device for traffic cones. Background Technology
[0002] Traffic cones, also known as cone-shaped road signs, cone-shaped tubes, red hats, or obelisks, are a type of road traffic isolation and warning facility. They are widely used in highways, intersection lanes, road construction sites, dangerous areas, stadiums, parking lots, hotels, residential areas, and other places. They are an essential traffic safety facility for traffic management, municipal, road administration, urban construction, military, shops, government agencies, and other units.
[0003] In related technologies, the deployment and retrieval of traffic cones are mainly semi-automatic, relying on some manual labor to complete the entire process. This means that the placement and retrieval of traffic cones are currently primarily manual, raising concerns about the safety of workers involved. 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 objective of this invention is to provide a traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device that can automatically load and unload traffic cones, thereby improving operational efficiency and safety.
[0006] According to an embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device includes a transport device, a storage device, and a first take-up and release device. The transport device is set to travel in a forward-backward direction. The storage device is connected to the transport device and is configured to store traffic cones. The first take-up and release device cooperates with the storage device and is configured to place and retrieve traffic cones on the left or right side of the transport device.
[0007] The traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment according to the embodiments of the present invention can realize the automatic loading and unloading of traffic cones, improve work efficiency, and improve work safety.
[0008] In addition, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:
[0009] Optionally, the first receiving and releasing device includes a first receiving and releasing mechanism and a first actuating mechanism. The first receiving and releasing mechanism is connected to the transport device and can swing in the left and right direction to receive and release traffic cones between the working surface and the storage device. The first actuating mechanism is opposite to the first receiving and releasing mechanism and is configured to straighten and tilt the traffic cones on the working surface.
[0010] Optionally, the first retraction mechanism includes a first connecting seat, a main swing arm, a gripping mechanism, and a first telescopic cylinder. The first connecting seat is connected to the transport device. One end of the main swing arm is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat. The gripping mechanism is connected to the other end of the main swing arm and is configured to grip the traffic cone. One end of the first telescopic cylinder is connected to the first connecting seat, and the other end is connected to the main swing arm to drive the main swing arm to swing.
[0011] Optionally, the first retracting mechanism further includes a secondary swing arm, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the first connecting seat and the gripping mechanism, respectively, and the secondary swing arm is parallel and spaced apart from the main swing arm.
[0012] Optionally, the lines connecting the connection points of the main swing arm and the first connecting seat, the connection points of the main swing arm and the gripping mechanism, the connection points of the auxiliary swing arm and the first connecting seat, and the connection points of the auxiliary swing arm and the gripping mechanism form a parallelogram.
[0013] Optionally, the first connecting seat includes a middle plate and two side plates. The two side plates are respectively connected to the two side edges of the middle plate and are distributed opposite to each other. One end of the main swing arm and one end of the auxiliary swing arm extend between the two side plates and are rotatably connected to the portions of the two side plates away from the middle plate. One end of the first telescopic cylinder is rotatably connected to the portions of the two side plates near the middle plate.
[0014] Optionally, one end of the main swing arm and one end of the auxiliary swing arm are staggered between the two side plates.
[0015] Optionally, the storage device includes a first storage space, the first storage space being configured to be placed and moved along the front-back direction, and the first storage space having a first retraction end in the front-back direction, the first retraction device being disposed at the first retraction end.
[0016] Optionally, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment further includes a first driving device, the first driving device including: a pushing mechanism and a pushing mechanism, the pushing mechanism being configured to push the traffic cone from the first storage space toward the first storage end along the front-back direction; the pushing mechanism being configured to push the traffic cone from the first storage end toward the first storage space along the front-back direction.
[0017] Optionally, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment further includes a second storage device and a second take-up device. The second storage device is connected to the transport device and configured to store the traffic cones. The second take-up device cooperates with the second storage device and is configured to place and retrieve the traffic cones at the rear of the transport device.
[0018] Optionally, the second receiving and releasing device includes a second receiving and releasing mechanism and a second actuating mechanism. The second receiving and releasing mechanism is connected to the first storage device and configured to receive and release traffic cones between the working surface and the second storage device. The front end of the second actuating mechanism is connected to the second storage device, and the rear end is swayable in the left-right direction. The second actuating mechanism has a guide rail extending in the front-back direction for guiding the traffic cones.
[0019] Optionally, the second receiving and placing mechanism includes a second connecting seat, a cone holder, a second telescopic cylinder, and a drive module. The cone holder is rotatably connected to the second connecting seat and configured to pick up and place traffic cones. The rotation axis of the cone holder extends along the left-right direction. The second telescopic cylinder is connected to the second connecting seat and the cone holder respectively to drive the cone holder to rotate. The drive module is connected to the second storage device and the second connecting seat respectively to drive the second connecting seat to move along the up-down direction.
[0020] Optionally, the second storage device further includes a second storage space, the second storage space being configured to allow the traffic cone to be placed and moved in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the second storage space having a second retractable end, the second storage space being configured to allow the traffic cone to be placed from the second retractable end, the second retractable end corresponding to the front end of the second actuating mechanism.
[0021] Optionally, the second storage device is provided with a guide rail extending in the vertical direction, and the second storage mechanism further includes a slider, which is connected to the second connecting seat and the drive module respectively, and is slidably disposed on the guide rail.
[0022] Optionally, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment further includes a second driving device. The second driving device includes a first retracting part and a second retracting part. Either the first retracting part or the second retracting part is connected to the first storage device and can be switched between extending into and retracting from the second storage space. The retracting part is adapted to stop the traffic cone when it extends into the second storage space and is adapted to release the traffic cone when it retracts from the second storage space. The first retracting part and the second retracting part are arranged in a vertical direction and are adapted to support adjacent traffic cones in the second storage space. Attached Figure Description
[0023] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of a traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 2 This is a side view of a traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 3 This is a top view of the loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 4 These are isometric views of the loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0027] Figure 5 This is a front view of the loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0028] Figure 6 This is a front view of the first take-up and take-down mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0029] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram (one side) of the first take-up and take-down mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0030] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram (on the other side) of the first take-up and take-down mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0031] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the gripping mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention (releasing the traffic cone).
[0032] Figure 10 This is a schematic diagram of a gripping mechanism (grabbing a traffic cone) in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0033] Figure 11 These are isometric views of the gripping mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0034] Figure 12 This is a schematic diagram of the first push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0035] Figure 13 This is a side view of the first push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0036] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the second push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0037] Figure 15 This is a schematic diagram of multiple second push components in other embodiments of the present invention.
[0038] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the third push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0039] Figure 17This is a top view of the third push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0040] Figure 18 This is a side view of the third push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0041] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the fourth push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0042] Figure 20 This is a cross-sectional view of the fourth push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0043] Figure 21 This is a schematic diagram of a guide component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0044] Figure 22 This is a top view of the fourth push component in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0045] Figure 23 yes Figure 22 A partial enlarged view of the embodiment.
[0046] Figure 24 This is a schematic diagram of the second storage device and the second receiving / releasing device in some embodiments of the present invention (the second connecting seat is close to the working surface).
[0047] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of a second storage device and a second receiving / releasing device in some embodiments of the present invention (the second connecting seat is away from the working surface).
[0048] Figure 26 yes Figure 25 Side view of an embodiment.
[0049] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram (top) of the second connecting seat, the cone support, and the second telescopic cylinder in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0050] Figure 28 This is a schematic diagram (bottom side) of the second connecting seat, the cone support, and the second telescopic cylinder in some embodiments of the present invention.
[0051] Figure 29 This is a top view of the second telescopic cylinder of the second connecting seat and the cone support in some embodiments of the present invention.
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[0053] Traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100, transport device 10, first storage device 20, first storage space 21, first retraction end 22, first retraction device 30, first retraction mechanism 31, first connecting seat 311, middle plate 3111, side plate 3112, main swing arm 312, main body section 3121, connecting section 3122, gripping mechanism 313, fixing component 3131, first clamping plate 3132, second clamping plate 3133, bending plate 31331, limiting plate 31332, first driving component 3134, first connecting ear 3135, second connecting ear 3136, clearance space 3137, first telescopic component Cylinder 314, secondary swing arm 315, first actuating mechanism 32, first driving device 40, first pushing assembly 41, first bracket 411, first roller 4111, first receiving groove 4112, second driving member 412, first part 4121, second part 4122, locking assembly 413, third driving member 4131, locking tongue 4132, second pushing assembly 42, second bracket 421, receiving cavity 4211, positioning groove 4212, positioning member 422, crossbeam 4221, positioning part 4222, groove 4223, fourth driving member 423, fifth driving member 424, driving part 4241, and the first A first sleeve 4242, a second sleeve 4243, a third pushing assembly 43, a third bracket 431, a guide wheel 4311, a second receiving slot 4312, a first driving assembly 432, a scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321, a first fixed base 43211, a first connecting rod 43212, a second connecting rod 43213, a third connecting rod 43214, a fourth connecting rod 43215, a fifth connecting rod 43216, a sixth connecting rod 43217, a second fixed base 43218, a sixth driving component 4322, a support wheel 4323, a fourth pushing assembly 44, a fourth bracket 441, a guide component 442, a stop rib 4421, and a first stop. Rib 44211, second baffle 44212, plate 4422, reinforcing rib 4423, slider 4443, second drive assembly 444, seventh drive member 4441, eighth drive member 4442, third roller 445, third receiving groove 446, second take-up and release device 50, second take-up and release mechanism 51, second connecting seat 511, cone support 512, second telescopic cylinder 513, drive module 514, slider 515, second actuating mechanism 52, second drive device 60, first take-up and release part 61, second take-up and release part 62, second storage device 70, second storage space 71, second take-up and release end 72, guide rail 73. Detailed Implementation
[0054] This invention proposes a traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device 100, which can realize the automatic loading and unloading of traffic cones, improve work efficiency, and improve work safety.
[0055] 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.
[0056] Reference Figures 1 to 5 According to the embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device 100 may include a transport device 10, a first storage device 20 and a first take-up and release device 30.
[0057] The direction of travel of the transport device 10 can be set to forward and backward. The first storage device 20 can be connected to the transport device 10 and configured to store traffic cones. The first retraction device 30 can cooperate with the first storage device 20 and is configured to place and retrieve traffic cones on the left or right side of the transport device 10. This configuration can realize the automatic retraction and retrieval of traffic cones, improve work efficiency, and improve work safety.
[0058] Specifically, during traffic cone placement, the transport device 10 can travel forward and backward on the working surface. The first placement and retrieval device 30 can cooperate with the first storage device 20 to remove the traffic cones stored in the first storage device 20 and place them on the working surface from the left or right side of the transport device 10. Similarly, during traffic cone retrieval, the transport device 10 can retreat forward and backward on the working surface. The first placement and retrieval device 30 can retrieve the traffic cones from the working surface from the left or right side of the transport device 10 and cooperate with the first storage device 20 to retrieve the traffic cones into the first storage device 20. In practical applications, the working surface can be a road surface, and the traffic cone loading and unloading conveyor 100 can travel on the road surface to carry out traffic cone placement and retrieval on the road surface.
[0059] Furthermore, the first deployment and retrieval device 30 can be fixedly connected to the transport device 10 and cooperate with the first storage device 20 to realize the deployment and retrieval of traffic cones; or, the first deployment and retrieval device 30 can be fixedly connected to the first storage device 20 and cooperate with the first storage device 20 to realize the deployment and retrieval of traffic cones. Moreover, the transport device 10 can place and retrieve traffic cones while moving in the forward and backward direction, or it can place and retrieve traffic cones while moving backward in the forward and backward direction.
[0060] Therefore, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying device 100 according to the embodiments of the present invention can realize the automatic loading and unloading of traffic cones, improve work efficiency, and improve work safety.
[0061] Reference Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first retractable device 30 may include a first retractable mechanism 31 and a first actuating mechanism 32.
[0062] The first receiving and releasing mechanism 31 can be connected to the transport device 10 and can swing in the left and right direction to receive and release traffic cones between the working surface and the first storage device 20. The first actuating mechanism 32 is opposite to the first receiving and releasing mechanism 31 and is configured to straighten and tilt the traffic cones on the working surface. In this way, the traffic cones can be straightened and tilted by the actuating mechanism, which facilitates the receiving and releasing of traffic cones.
[0063] Specifically, during the placement of traffic cones, the first take-up and release mechanism 31 connected to the transport device 10 can swing left and right to cooperate with the first storage device 20 to take out the traffic cone from the first storage device 20; then the first take-up and release mechanism 31 can swing left and right to place the traffic cone onto the working surface. At this time, the traffic cone can be in a lying position. As the transport device 10 moves forward and backward on the working surface, the first actuation mechanism 32 can move towards the traffic cone in the forward and backward direction to straighten the traffic cone from the lying position to the upright position (the upright position means that the traffic cone is standing on the working surface).
[0064] Similarly, during the traffic cone retrieval operation, the transport device 10 can move backward in the front-back direction on the working surface so that the first actuating mechanism 32 can move towards the traffic cone in the front-back direction to turn the traffic cone from an upright state to a lying state; then the first collection and release mechanism 31 can collect the traffic cone on the working surface and swing it in the left-right direction to store the traffic cone in the first storage device 20.
[0065] In some specific examples, the first actuating mechanism 32 may include a deflector and a guide 442. The deflector may extend in the left-right direction, and the two ends of the deflector in the left-right direction may be connected to the guide 442 respectively. In other words, a guide space may be constructed between the two guides 442 to guide the traffic cone. When the transport device 10 moves in the front-back direction, the deflector may straighten and tilt the traffic cone in the guide space. More specifically, the traffic cone may lie on the working surface, and the deflector may stop the traffic cone's seat to make the traffic cone upright. The traffic cone may lie on the working surface, and the deflector may stop the traffic cone's cone to make the traffic cone lie down.
[0066] Reference Figures 6 to 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first retractable mechanism 31 may include a first connecting seat 311, a main swing arm 312, a gripping mechanism 313 and a first telescopic cylinder 314.
[0067] The first connecting seat 311 is connected to the transport device 10. One end of the main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311. The gripping mechanism 313 is connected to the other end of the main swing arm 312 and is configured to grip the traffic cone. One end of the first telescopic cylinder 314 is connected to the first connecting seat 311 and the other end is connected to the main swing arm 312 to drive the main swing arm 312 to swing. Thus, during operation, the first retraction mechanism 31 can perform operations such as gripping and moving the traffic cone, saving manpower, improving work efficiency, and enhancing safety.
[0068] In detail, the first receiving and releasing mechanism 31 is provided with a first connecting seat 311, which is composed of two plate-like structures of the same shape, and the two plate-like structures are spaced apart to define a connection space. One end of the first connecting seat 311 is fixedly connected to the transport device 10, and the other end is provided with an open connection space. One end of the main swing arm 312 extends into the connection space and is rotatably connected to the plate-like structure on one side of the first connecting seat 311 through a half shaft. At the same time, this end of the main swing arm 312 is also rotatably connected to the first telescopic cylinder 314. The first telescopic cylinder 314 can be configured as a hydraulic cylinder, which includes a cylinder body and a rod body. One end of the cylinder body is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311, and the other end is connected to the rod body. The other end of the rod body is rotatably connected to the main swing arm 312. Thus, the main swing arm 312 can be driven by the first telescopic cylinder 314 to complete the swinging action. The other end of the main swing arm 312 is connected to the gripping mechanism 313. The first telescopic cylinder 314 drives the main swing arm 312 to swing, thereby driving the gripping mechanism 313 to swing.
[0069] Furthermore, when placing the traffic cone, the gripping mechanism 313 grips the traffic cone, the first telescopic cylinder 314 operates, the cylinder drives the rod to extend, thereby driving the main swing arm 312 to move. The main swing arm 312 is connected to the gripping mechanism 313. The movement of the main swing arm 312 drives the gripping mechanism 313 to move, thereby moving the traffic cone. When the traffic cone moves to the desired position, the gripping mechanism 313 releases the traffic cone, the cylinder drives the rod to shorten to drive the main swing arm 312 to return. The main swing arm 312 swings through the first telescopic cylinder 314, making the structure of the first retraction mechanism 31 simple and the failure rate low.
[0070] Furthermore, in some embodiments, the main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 around the first axis, the main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the first telescopic cylinder 314 around the second axis, and the main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the gripping mechanism 313 around the third axis. The first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are distributed parallel to each other. Specifically, referring to the figure, one end of the main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 and rotates around the first axis. At the same time, this end is rotatably connected to the first telescopic cylinder 314 and rotates around the second axis. The other end of the main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the gripping mechanism 313 and rotates around the third axis. The first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are spaced apart and are parallel to each other, so that the plane in which the main swing arm 312 and the gripping mechanism 313 are located during swinging is also a parallel plane, ensuring the accuracy of the running path. Moreover, the first axis, the second axis, and the third axis are distributed along a triangle, making the movement of the traffic cone more stable.
[0071] In addition, the working principle of the gripping mechanism 313 will be described in detail below:
[0072] Reference Figures 9 to 11 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the gripping mechanism 313 includes a fixing member 3131, a first clamping plate 3132, a second clamping plate 3133, and a first driving member 3134.
[0073] The first clamping plate 3132 is fixedly connected to the fixing member 3131, the second clamping plate 3133 is rotatably connected to the fixing member 3131, and the second clamping plate 3133 is adapted to rotate to a position opposite to the first clamping plate 3132 to clamp the base of the traffic cone. One end of the first driving member 3134 is connected to the first clamping plate 3132 and the other end is connected to the second clamping plate 3133. The first driving member 3134 is used to drive the second clamping plate 3133 to move closer to or away from the first clamping plate 3132.
[0074] In practice, the fixing member 3131 can be a cuboid or a cylindrical structure. One bottom side of the fixing member 3131 is connected to the first clamping plate 3132 along its length, and the other bottom side is rotatably connected to the second clamping plate 3133 via a pivot. The first clamping plate 3132 is provided with a first connecting ear 3135, and the second clamping plate 3133 is provided with a second connecting ear 3136 near the pivot connection. The first driving member 3134 is connected via the first connecting ear 3135, the second connecting ear 3136, and the connecting member. The first driving member 3134 can be a hydraulic cylinder, which is obliquely positioned on the first... At clamping plate 3132 and second clamping plate 3133, the hydraulic cylinder includes a cylinder body and a rod body. The cylinder body and the rod body are connected by pins to avoid radial force when the telescopic rod moves. There can be one or two second clamping plates 3133. When there are two second clamping plates 3133, both second clamping plates 3133 are rotatably connected to the fixing member 3131, and the two second clamping plates 3133 are spaced apart along the length of the fixing member 3131 to clamp the base. Of course, there can also be one second clamping plate 3133, which is used to clamp one side of the base.
[0075] Furthermore, before clamping the traffic cone, the traffic cone is placed horizontally on the ground at its original height, with the first clamping plate 3132 close to the base of the traffic cone. When the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 are about to open, the extension rod of the hydraulic cylinder extends, and the second clamping plate 3133 is rotatably connected to the fixing member 3131. When the extension rod of the hydraulic cylinder extends, it drives the second clamping plate 3133 to rotate away from the first clamping plate 3132. When ready to clamp the traffic cone, the hydraulic cylinder is driven to retract the extension rod, at which point the second clamping plate 3133 rotates towards the first clamping plate 3132, and finally rotates to a state of pressing against the base of the traffic cone. The traffic cone clamping mechanism of this embodiment has a simple structure, high working efficiency, and the clamping part is the base of the traffic cone, which will not damage the top of the traffic cone.
[0076] In some embodiments, at least one of the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 is provided with a clearance space 3137, which is used to avoid the cone of the traffic cone when the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 clamp the base of the traffic cone.
[0077] In practice, when the second clamping plate 3133 has a clearance space 3137, the first clamping plate 3132 can be placed close to the base. When the second clamping plate 3133 rotates and clamps the base of the traffic cone, the clearance space 3137 of the second clamping plate 3133 avoids the cone of the traffic cone. The width of the clearance space 3137 must be at least greater than the diameter of the cone. The clearance space 3137 can be a U-shaped structure or other structures such as a rectangular structure. In this case, the first clamping plate 3132 does not need to have a clearance space 3137, and the first clamping plate 3132 is mainly used to contact the base. However, when the first clamping plate 3132 has a clearance space 3137, the second clamping plate 3133 does not have a clearance space 3137. A clearance space 3137 is provided. Before clamping the traffic cone, the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 are in an open state. The second clamping plate 3133 can be positioned on the side close to the base. The extension rod of the driving cylinder extends, so that the fixing member 3131 and the first clamping plate 3132 rotate together relative to the second clamping plate 3133. The clearance space 3137 of the first clamping plate 3132 avoids the cone of the traffic cone and moves close to the second clamping plate 3133 to clamp the base. The clearance space 3137 provided by at least one of the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 is sufficient to avoid the cone of the traffic cone when clamping the base of the traffic cone.
[0078] In some embodiments, both the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 are provided with a clearance space 3137. The clearance space 3137 of the first clamping plate 3132 and the clearance space 3137 of the second clamping plate 3133 are distributed opposite each other and have the same shape.
[0079] Reference Figure 11 As shown, the clearance space 3137 of the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 has the same structure, allowing either the first clamping plate 3132 or the second clamping plate 3133 to be close to the base, while the other is used to clamp the base. This achieves clearance from the traffic cone and clamping the base of the traffic cone, thus ensuring that the gripping mechanism 313 is not limited to the first clamping plate 3132 being close to the base, nor is it limited to the usage direction of the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 of the gripping mechanism 313. Furthermore, considering that the second clamping plate 3133 is far from the base... When the first clamping plate 3132 rotates, only the second clamping plate 3133 rotates on its own. When the first clamping plate 3132 moves away from the second clamping plate 3133, the first clamping plate 3132 and its fixing member 3131 move closer to or further away from the second clamping plate 3133 together. Therefore, in use, the first clamping plate 3132 is generally placed near the base, and it is more convenient to drive the second clamping plate 3133 to rotate relative to the first clamping plate 3132 by the hydraulic cylinder. This allows the clearance space 3137 of the second clamping plate 3133 to be mainly used to avoid the cone of the traffic cone.
[0080] In some embodiments, the second clamping plate 3133 has a bent plate 31331 on the side edge away from the fixing member 3131. The bent plate 31331 extends toward the first clamping plate 3132 and is adapted to hook the side edge of the base away from the fixing member 3131.
[0081] Reference Figures 8 to 11 The bending plate 31331 is formed by bending the end of the second clamping plate 3133 along the direction close to the first clamping plate 3132. In this embodiment of the invention, the cross-sectional area of the base near the cone is smaller than the cross-sectional area away from the cone, so that the edge of the base presents a stepped structure. At this time, the bending plate 31331 is used to hook the stepped structure of the base near the cone. Of course, the bending plate 31331 can also directly hook the end of the entire base away from the fixing member 3131. The bending plate 31331 hooks the base of the traffic cone, which enhances the stability of the traffic cone clamping and also better avoids damage to the traffic cone.
[0082] In some embodiments, there are multiple bending plates 31331, and the multiple bending plates 31331 are spaced apart in the circumferential direction of the base.
[0083] In practice, multiple bending plates 31331 are spaced apart along the length of the second clamping plate 3133 and the fixing member 3131. This allows the bending plates 31331 to avoid the cone part of the traffic cone, so that the bending plates 31331 are mainly used to hook the base, ensuring the stability of the base after clamping the traffic cone, thereby ensuring the stability of clamping the traffic cone.
[0084] In some embodiments, there are two bending plates 31331, and the two bending plates 31331 are respectively disposed at the two corners of the second clamping plate 3133 away from the fixing member 3131. By providing two bending plates 31331, the base can be hooked on both sides of the cone portion of the traffic cone, maintaining the force balance of the traffic cone being hooked, and preventing the traffic cone from tilting or even falling off after being clamped.
[0085] In some embodiments, one of the fastener 3131 and the second clamping plate 3133 is provided with a limiting plate 31332, and the limiting plate 31332 is adapted to press against the other of the fastener 3131 and the second clamping plate 3133 when the second clamping plate 3133 is rotated to its maximum position relative to the fastener 3131.
[0086] Reference Figure 11As shown, at this time, the limiting plate 31332 is welded to the end of the second clamping plate 3133 near the fixing member 3131, and the limiting plate 31332 extends in a direction away from the first clamping plate 3132. When the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 are closest, the distance between the limiting plate 31332 and the fixing member 3131 is the farthest. When the second clamping plate 3133 rotates away from the first clamping plate 3132, the limiting plate 31332 and the fixing member 3131 abut and limit the movement, so that the second clamping plate 3133 can no longer continue to move away from the first clamping plate 3132. The clamping plate 3132 rotates in the direction of rotation; of course, the limiting plate 31332 can also be set on the fixing member 3131. In this case, the setting direction of the limiting plate 31332 is different from the setting direction of the limiting plate 31332 on the second clamping plate 3133. The setting position and direction of the limiting plate 31332 depend on the rotation angle range. Whether the limiting plate 31332 is set on the fixing member 3131 or on the second clamping plate 3133, the purpose is to limit the rotation of the gripping mechanism 313 by an angle, so as to ensure the stability and orderliness of picking up and taking.
[0087] In some embodiments, the limiting plate 31332 is disposed on one side edge of the second clamping plate 3133 near the fixing member 3131, and the limiting plate 31332 is perpendicular to the plate surface of the second clamping plate 3133.
[0088] In practice, there can be one or more limiting plates 31332. When there are multiple limiting plates 31332, they are distributed along the length of the fixing member 3131. In this embodiment of the invention, two limiting plates 31332 are provided and distributed along the length of the fixing member 3131. When the distance between the first clamping plate 3132 and the second clamping plate 3133 is the smallest, the limiting plate 31332 is perpendicular to the surface where the fixing member 3131 connects to the second clamping plate 3133. When the second clamping plate 3133 moves away from the first clamping plate 3132, the limiting plate 31332 abuts against the fixing member 3131. At this time, the limiting plate 31332 is parallel to the surface where the fixing member 3131 connects to the second clamping plate 3133, which facilitates the control of the rotation angle.
[0089] In some embodiments of the present invention, the main swing arm 312 may include a main body segment 3121 and a connecting segment 3122.
[0090] The main body section 3121 and the connecting section 3122 are connected in an L-shape. The main body section 3121 and the connecting section 3122 are rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 at the connection point. The end of the main body section 3121 away from the connecting section 3122 is rotatably connected to the gripping mechanism 313. The end of the connecting section 3122 away from the main body section 3121 is rotatably connected to the first telescopic cylinder 314. This arrangement can save more effort and improve the efficiency of power utilization.
[0091] Specifically, refer to Figure 6 The main swing arm 312 is L-shaped, consisting of a main body section 3121 and a connecting section 3122. The main body section 3121 is perpendicular to the connecting section 3122, and is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 at the connection between the main body section 3121 and the connecting section 3122. During rotation, the first connecting seat 311 applies a force to the connection. An arc-shaped chamfer is provided at the connection between the main body section 3121 and the connecting section 3122 to prevent excessive stress and excessive force at the connection. This design improves the structural strength of the connection point, preventing breakage and other issues. The end of the main body section 3121 facing away from the connecting section 3122 is rotatably connected to the gripping mechanism 313, and the end of the connecting section 3122 facing away from the main body section 3121 is rotatably connected to the first telescopic cylinder 314. This allows the first telescopic cylinder 314 to be aligned with the connecting section 3122 and form an angle with the main body section 3121, making it easier to drive the main swing arm 312 to swing and improving power utilization efficiency.
[0092] Reference Figures 6 to 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the ratio of the length of the main body segment 3121 to the length of the connecting segment 3122 is greater than 2, that is, the ratio of the length of the main body segment 3121 to the length of the connecting segment 3122 can be set to 3, 4, 5, etc., that is, the length of the main body segment 3121 is greater than the length of the connecting segment 3122. The connecting segment 3122 is rotatably connected to the first telescopic cylinder 314, and the connecting segment 3122 is connected to the main body segment 3121. The first telescopic cylinder 314 provides power to the connecting segment 3122, thereby the connecting segment 3122 drives the main body segment 3121 to move. The smaller size of the connecting segment 3122 can avoid breakage due to excessive force, and the longer size of the main body segment 3121 can allow the gripping mechanism 313 connected to it to move a wider range, increasing the working range.
[0093] In some embodiments, the first telescopic cylinder 314 is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 about a fourth axis. The length of the first telescopic cylinder 314 at its maximum extension is greater than the distance between the first axis and the fourth axis. Specifically, referring to the figure, the first telescopic cylinder 314 includes a cylinder body and a rod body. One end of the cylinder body is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 and rotates about the fourth axis. There is a distance between the first axis and the fourth axis. When the rod body is extended to its farthest distance relative to the cylinder body, the length of the first telescopic cylinder 314 is greater than the distance between the first axis and the fourth axis, so that the first telescopic cylinder 314 can move over the rod relative to the main swing arm 312, thereby enabling the main swing arm 312 to complete a full rotation. When the gripping mechanism 313 places the traffic cone, the first telescopic cylinder 314 can be continuously driven, so that the main swing arm 312 does not need to perform reciprocating motion, thereby saving energy.
[0094] Reference Figures 6 to 8In some embodiments of the present invention, the first take-up and release mechanism 31 may further include a secondary swing arm 315, the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 and the gripping mechanism 313 respectively, and the secondary swing arm 315 is parallel and spaced apart from the main swing arm 312 to improve the working stability of the first take-up and release mechanism 31.
[0095] Specifically, the auxiliary swing arm 315 is configured as a straight rod structure, with one end rotatably connected to the first connecting seat 311 and the other end rotatably connected to the gripping mechanism 313. The auxiliary swing arm 315 is located on the side of the main swing arm 312 away from the connecting section 3122. The auxiliary swing arm 315 is spaced apart from the main swing arm 312, and the auxiliary swing arm 315 is parallel to the main body section 3121 of the main swing arm 312. When the first retraction mechanism 31 is in operation, the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315 will be subjected to the force generated by the gripping mechanism 313 and the gripped traffic cone. The two swing arms can disperse the force to avoid excessive force leading to deformation, breakage, etc. At the same time, two connection points are generated between the main swing arm 312, the auxiliary swing arm 315 and the gripping mechanism 313. The two connection points form a straight line, making the gripping mechanism 313 run more stably and ensuring the state of the traffic cone during the gripping process.
[0096] In some embodiments of the present invention, the lines connecting the main swing arm 312 to the first connecting seat 311, the main swing arm 312 to the gripping mechanism 313, the auxiliary swing arm 315 to the first connecting seat 311, and the auxiliary swing arm 315 to the gripping mechanism 313 form a parallelogram. In other words, the main swing arm 312, the first connecting seat 311, the gripping mechanism 313, and the auxiliary swing arm 315 can be connected to form a parallelogram linkage mechanism. The parallelogram structure is simple and easy to drive. The parallelogram linkage mechanism can be driven to move by a telescopic rod. The gripping mechanism 313 can move in the left and right directions to collect and release traffic cones. Furthermore, the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315 in the parallelogram linkage mechanism are parallel and spaced apart, which can reduce the influence of horizontal and vertical bending, thereby improving the reliability of the first collection and release mechanism 31.
[0097] In some specific examples, the plane containing the parallelogram can be parallel to the left and right direction. In other words, the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315 can be spaced apart in parallel along the left and right direction to improve the structural strength of the first take-up and release mechanism 31 in the left and right direction, thereby improving the stability of the first take-up and release mechanism 31 when swinging in the left and right direction.
[0098] Furthermore, the line connecting the connection point of the main swing arm 312 and the gripping mechanism 313, and the connection point of the auxiliary swing arm 315 and the gripping mechanism 313, is parallel to the horizontal plane and parallel to the line connecting the connection point of the main swing arm 312 and the first connecting seat 311, and the connection point of the auxiliary swing arm 315 and the first connecting seat 311. When the transport device 10 travels on the road surface, the gripping mechanism 313 always remains parallel to the horizontal plane during operation, thereby ensuring the stability of the gripping mechanism 313 during operation of the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315, making the gripping and placement of traffic cones more accurate.
[0099] Reference Figures 6 to 8 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first connecting seat 311 may include a middle plate 3111 and two side plates 3112.
[0100] The two side plates 3112 can be connected to the two sides of the middle plate 3111 respectively, and the two side plates 3112 are distributed opposite to each other. One end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 extend between the two side plates 3112. The main swing arm 312 is rotatably connected to the part of the two side plates 3112 away from the middle plate 3111 respectively. One end of the first telescopic cylinder 314 is rotatably connected to the part of the two side plates 3112 near the middle plate 3111. In this way, the first connecting seat 311 can provide a connection space for the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315, which facilitates installation and connection and improves structural stability.
[0101] Specifically, the first retracting mechanism 31 is provided with a first connecting seat 311, which includes a middle plate 3111 and two side plates 3112. The two side plates 3112 are identical in shape and are spaced apart on both sides of the middle plate. The two side plates 3112 are connected to the two side edges of the middle plate 3111, thereby defining a connection space through the middle plate 3111 and the two oppositely distributed side plates 3112. One end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 extend between the two side plates 3112. Extending into the connecting space, one end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 are rotatably connected to the portions of the two side plates 3112 away from the middle plate 3111, so that both the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315 can rotate relative to the first connecting seat 311, and one end of the first telescopic cylinder 314 is rotatably connected to the portions of the two side plates 3112 near the middle plate 3111, thereby allowing the main swing arm 312, the auxiliary swing arm 315 and the first telescopic cylinder 314 to be installed on other structures via the first connecting seat 311.
[0102] Reference Figures 7 to 8In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 are staggered between the two side plates 3112, which can avoid interference between the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315 and ensure the safety of the first retraction mechanism 31.
[0103] Specifically, one end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 extend between the two side plates 3112 of the first connecting seat 311. The one end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 are staggered between the two side plates 3112, so that one end of the main swing arm 312 and one end of the auxiliary swing arm 315 can be rotatably connected to the part of the two side plates 3112 away from the middle plate 3111 without causing mutual interference in the movement path. The staggered distribution of the main swing arm 312 and the auxiliary swing arm 315 makes the load on the two side plates 3112 relatively balanced, avoiding uneven force on the two side plates 3112, which could lead to deformation and affect the service life.
[0104] Reference Figures 1 to 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first storage device 20 may include a first storage space 21, which may be configured to be suitable for placing and moving the traffic cone in the front-back direction, and the first storage space 21 has a first retraction end 22 in the front-back direction, and a first retraction device 30 is disposed at the first retraction end 22; thus, through the cooperation of the first storage space 21 and the first retraction device 30, the automatic retraction and deployment of the traffic cone can be realized.
[0105] The traffic cone may include a cone and a base. The cone is connected to one side of the base. The axis of the cone may be parallel to the front-back direction so that the traffic cone can be placed in the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction. Multiple traffic cones can be stacked by nesting their cones together, that is, multiple traffic cones can be stacked in the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction.
[0106] During traffic cone placement, the gripping mechanism 313 can grip the traffic cone in the first storage space 21. Then, the first telescopic cylinder 314 can drive the main swing arm 312 to move in the left and right direction, so that the gripping mechanism 313 can move from the first storage space 21 to the working surface and place the traffic cone on the working surface. As the transport device 10 moves forward, the first actuating mechanism 32 can straighten the traffic cone. During traffic cone retrieval, as the transport device 10 moves backward, the first actuating mechanism 32 can knock the traffic cone down. At this time, the gripping mechanism 313 can grip the traffic cone, and under the drive of the first telescopic cylinder 314, the gripping mechanism 313 can move in the left and right direction from the working surface to the first storage space 21 to retrieve the traffic cone into the first storage space 21.
[0107] Furthermore, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100 may also include a first driving device 40, which may include a pushing mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism is configured to push the traffic cone from the first storage space 21 toward the first receiving end 22 in the front-back direction; the pushing mechanism is configured to push the traffic cone from the first receiving end 22 toward the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction. This can work in conjunction with the gripping mechanism 313 to improve the efficiency of traffic cone receiving and releasing.
[0108] The first driving device 40 may include a first pushing component 41, a second pushing component 42, a third pushing component 43, and a fourth pushing component 44. At least some of the aforementioned pushing components may serve as a pushing mechanism to push the traffic cone from the first storage space 21 toward the first storage end 22. Alternatively, at least some of the aforementioned pushing components may serve as a pushing mechanism to push the traffic cone from the first storage end 22 toward the first storage space 21. For example, the first pushing component 41, the third pushing component 43, and the fourth pushing component 44 may serve as a pushing mechanism, and the second pushing component 42 may serve as a pushing mechanism. However, the scope of protection of this invention includes, but is not limited to, the embodiments listed above.
[0109] For ease of understanding, the first pushing component 41, the second pushing component 42, the third pushing component 43 and the fourth pushing component 44 can be described in conjunction with the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100, wherein the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100 can be a traffic cone engineering vehicle and the transport device 10 can be a vehicle body. The working principle of the multiple pushing components will be described in detail below.
[0110] How the first push component 41 works:
[0111] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first pushing component 41 may include a first support 411, a second driving member 412, and a locking component 413.
[0112] The first bracket 411 can be used to support the traffic cones so that the traffic cones inside the box can be laid out in an orderly manner to avoid disorder. The second drive component 412 may include a first part 4121 and a second part 4122. The first part 4121 can be connected to the second part 4122 and can move relative to each other in the front-back direction. The first part 4121 can be connected to the first bracket 411. The locking component 413 can be connected to the second part 4122 and configured to lock and unlock the second part 4122. This configuration can improve the stability of traffic cone deployment and retraction operations and improve work efficiency.
[0113] For example, the first pushing component 41 can be used to push out traffic cones; during the use of the first pushing component 41, the locking component 413 can switch from the unlocked state to the locked state to lock the second part 4122, and then the first part 4121 can move relative to the second part 4122 in the front-back direction to drive the first bracket 411 to move in the front-back direction away from the locking component 413; then, the locking component 413 can switch from the locked state to the unlocked state to unlock the second part 4122, at which time the second part 4122 can move relative to the first part 4121 in the front-back direction toward the first bracket 411 to drive the locking component 413 to move to the next position; in application, the first pushing component 41 can be set in the box, and by repeating the above steps, the first bracket 411 can gradually move toward the first retractable end 22 of the box to push out the traffic cone on the first bracket 411;
[0114] Furthermore, during the aforementioned process, when the locking component 413 is in the unlocked state, under the action of the second driving component 412, the first bracket 411 and the locking component 413 can move closer to each other, causing the first bracket 411 to move away from the first retractable end 22, affecting the extension of the traffic cone. Therefore, a damping component can be added or installed on the first bracket 411 to prevent the first bracket 411 from moving in the front-back direction, ensuring the normal extension of the first pushing component 41.
[0115] Of course, the first pushing component 41 can also be used to assist in the retraction of the traffic cone; for example, the locking component 413 can be switched from the unlocked state to the locked state to lock the second part 4122, and then the first part 4121 can move relative to the second part 4122 in the front-back direction to drive the first bracket 411 to move towards the locking component 413 in the front-back direction; then, the locking component 413 can be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state to unlock the second part 4122, at which time the second part 4122 can move relative to the first part 4121 in the front-back direction away from the first bracket 411 to drive the locking component 413 to move to the next position; in application, the first pushing component 41 can be set inside the box, and by repeating the above steps, the first bracket 411 can gradually move away from the first retraction end 22 of the box to assist in the retraction of the traffic cone.
[0116] The first support 411 can support traffic cones. When the first support 411 is moved in the manner described above, the traffic cones mounted on it can be pushed out or retracted. When the first pushing component 41 is used to push out the traffic cones, at least part of the cones can be extended to facilitate removal and placement. By repeating the aforementioned steps, the first pushing component 41 can automatically move in a stepping manner in the front-back direction to steadily push out multiple stacked traffic cones one by one, facilitating their removal and placement. This also prevents the cones from falling due to excessive numbers being pushed out, thus improving operational stability.
[0117] In addition, the first pushing component 41 can be used to assist in the recovery of traffic cones. The first traffic cone can be placed inside the vehicle and supported on the first bracket 411. Then, the second traffic cone can be stacked behind the first traffic cone. At this time, the first pushing component 41 can be used to assist in the recovery of traffic cones. The first pushing component 41 moves automatically in a stepping manner in the front and back direction to assist in the recovery of traffic cones, thereby improving the stability of traffic cone deployment and retrieval operations.
[0118] Of course, depending on the actual situation, there are various ways in which the first part 4121 and the second part 4122 can move relative to each other; for example, in the front-back direction, the first part 4121 can slide relative to the second part 4122; or, in the front-back direction, the first part 4121 and the second part 4122 can be hinged to switch between folding and extending, thereby realizing the movement of the first part 4121 relative to the second part 4122; but this is not a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0119] Additionally, it should be noted that in some specific examples, the first part 4121 may have a driving function to drive the second part 4122 to move relative to the first part 4121 in the forward and backward direction; in other examples, the second part 4122 may have a driving function to drive the first part 4121 to move relative to the second part 4122 in the forward and backward direction; in still other examples, the traffic cone can be pushed by using an external structural component with a driving function to drive the first part 4121 to move relative to the second part 4122 in the forward and backward direction.
[0120] Therefore, according to the first pushing component 41 in the embodiment of the present invention, the first pushing component 41 can push out the traffic cones in the traffic cone engineering vehicle one by one, so that the traffic cone engineering vehicle can stably carry out the traffic cone deployment and retraction operation and improve work efficiency.
[0121] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the locking component 413 may include a third drive member 4131 and a locking tongue 4132.
[0122] The third driving member 4131 can be connected to the second part 4122, and the locking tongue 4132 can be connected to the third driving member 4131, having a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking tongue 4132 locks the second part 4122 in the locked position and unlocks the second part 4122 in the unlocked position. The third driving member 4131 is configured to drive the locking tongue 4132 to move between the locked and unlocked positions. It can be understood that when a traffic cone needs to be deployed, the third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 from the unlocked position to the locked position to lock the second part 4122. Then, the first part 4121 can move away from the locking component 413 relative to the second part 4122 to drive the traffic cone on the first bracket 411 to push outward a predetermined distance. Then, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to move from the locked position to the unlocked position to unlock the second part 4122. Then, the second part 4122 can move towards the first bracket 411 relative to the first part 4121 and repeat the above steps again to push out multiple stacked traffic cones one by one stably through the walking automatic movement of the first push component 41, which facilitates the operation of putting away and taking out traffic cones.
[0123] Furthermore, the locking tongue 4132 is retractably connected to the third drive member 4131 in the vertical direction. The locking tongue 4132 extends out of the third drive member 4131 in the locked position and retracts into the third drive member 4131 in the unlocked position, with the vertical direction perpendicular to the front-back direction. In detail, when it is necessary to push out the traffic cone, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend in the vertical direction to move to the locked position. Then, the first bracket 411 can be moved by the second drive member 412 to make part of the traffic cone extend out of the traffic cone engineering vehicle, so that the traffic cone can be taken out and placed. Then, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to retract in the vertical direction to move to the unlocked position. Then, the locking assembly 413 can be moved by the second drive member 412 to move to the next locking position, and the aforementioned steps are repeated to stably push out the traffic cones stacked in the traffic cone engineering vehicle one by one.
[0124] like Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a first roller 4111 may be connected to the first support 411. The first roller 4111 may be configured to support the first support 411 and be able to roll in the front-back direction. It is understood that the first pushing component 41 may be disposed in the box to push traffic cones stacked in the box. The first roller 4111 can keep the first support 411 and the box apart by a predetermined distance to avoid friction between the first support 411 and the box when pushing traffic cones, which would affect the operation.
[0125] In detail, the first roller 4111 connected to the first bracket 411 can have a certain friction with the box body, so that the first pushing component 41 can realize the walking-type automatic pushing of the traffic cone. In other words, since the first bracket 411 is supported in the box body by the first roller 4111, the friction between the first roller 4111 and the box body can make the second part 4122 move relative to the first part 4121 along the front-back guide groove of the first bracket 411 when the locking component 413 is in the unlocked state, so that the first pushing component 41 can gradually push the traffic cone on the first bracket 411 out through walking-type automatic movement, which facilitates the placement of the traffic cone.
[0126] In some specific examples, the first roller 4111 may be located at the bottom of the first bracket 411 to support the first bracket 411 inside the box; or, the first roller 4111 may be located on the side of the first bracket 411 to support the first bracket 411 inside the box; or, the first roller 4111 may be located at the bottom and side of the first bracket 411 respectively to support the first bracket 411 inside the box.
[0127] In some embodiments of the present invention, a damping element may be provided on the first support 411, which may be configured to prevent the first support 411 from moving in the front-back direction. It is understood that during the process of the first pushing component 41 pushing out or assisting in the retraction of the traffic cone, the first part 4121 and the second part 4122 of the second driving component 412 may undergo relative displacement in the front-back direction. In other words, when the first support 411 moves towards the first retraction end 22 of the box in the front-back direction, since the damping between the first support 411 and the box is small or there is no damping, the first support 411 will be moved away from the first retraction end 22 of the box by the action of the second driving component 412, thereby affecting the pushing of the traffic cone. Therefore, a damping element may be provided on the first support 411 to overcome the driving force of the second driving component 412, so that the first pushing component 41 can move gradually towards the first retraction end 22 to realize the pushing of the traffic cone.
[0128] like Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the first support 411 may be provided with a first receiving groove 4112, which extends in the front-rear direction. This arrangement can improve the support stability of the first support 411 and ensure that the traffic cone remains clean inside the traffic cone engineering vehicle.
[0129] In detail, a typical traffic cone consists of a cone body and a base. The cone body of the traffic cone, which lies inside the vehicle, can be accommodated in the first receiving groove 4112. In other words, the first receiving groove 4112 can stably accommodate the traffic cone and maintain its stability when the traffic cone is pushed out or pushed into the traffic cone engineering vehicle, thus avoiding the chaotic placement of the traffic cone.
[0130] In addition, the first receiving slot 4112 extends in the front-to-back direction, allowing multiple traffic cones to be stacked in the first storage space 21 in the front-to-back direction, thereby improving the capacity of the first storage space 21.
[0131] Of course, the traffic cone as a whole can also be placed in the first receiving slot 4112 so that the first bracket 411 can be driven by the second driving member 412 to move out of the traffic cone construction vehicle, which facilitates the picking and placing of the traffic cone.
[0132] Furthermore, the first receiving groove 4112 can be constructed with a surface that is adapted to the cone structure of the traffic cone, so that the cone of the traffic cone can be placed in the first receiving groove 4112, thereby improving the stability of the traffic cone when it is lying down.
[0133] Furthermore, the first support 411 may be provided with multiple first receiving slots 4112, which are arranged side by side. It can be understood that the first receiving slots 4112 extend in the front-back direction, and the multiple first receiving slots 4112 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the front-back direction so that the multiple first receiving slots 4112 are arranged side by side. In application, the multiple first receiving slots 4112 can respectively accommodate multiple traffic cones, and the multiple traffic cones can be pushed out of the traffic cone engineering vehicle as a whole by the first pushing component 41; or, the first pushing component 41 can assist in pushing the multiple traffic cones into the traffic cone engineering vehicle as a whole to improve the stability of the traffic cones during deployment and retraction operations.
[0134] like Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first bracket 411 extends in the left-right direction, and both ends can be provided with a second driving member 412 and a locking component 413. The left-right direction is perpendicular to the up-down direction, which can improve the stability of the first pushing component 41 so that the traffic cone can be automatically pushed out in a walking manner.
[0135] Optionally, the left and right directions can be the same as the front and back directions and perpendicular to the up and down directions. It can be understood that when the traffic cone is pushed out, the first bracket 411 can automatically push out in a stepping manner in the left and right directions, so that the traffic cones supported on the first receiving groove 4112 of the first bracket 411 can be pushed out one by one, which is convenient for the placement of the traffic cones. At the same time, the stability of the first pushing component 41 can be further improved by the second driving component 412 and the locking component 413 provided at both ends of the first bracket 411, so that the first pushing component 41 can steadily step forward to push out the traffic cones one by one, which is convenient for the placement of the traffic cones.
[0136] Optionally, the left and right directions can be perpendicular to the front-back and up-down directions, respectively. It can be understood that when the traffic cone is pushed out, the first support 411 can automatically push out in a stepping manner in the front-back direction. In the front-back direction, multiple traffic cones can be stacked in a row. In other words, there can be multiple first receiving slots 4112 in the left and right directions so that the first one of the multiple rows of traffic cones can be placed on the first receiving slot 4112. The first support 411 is driven to move in the front-back direction by the second driving member 412 so that the multiple rows of traffic cones can be pushed out one by one, which facilitates the removal of multiple traffic cones and improves work efficiency.
[0137] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the first storage device 20 may include a housing and the first push component 41 in the above embodiment.
[0138] The box has a first storage space 21, which is configured to accommodate the traffic cone. A first pushing component 41 is located in the first storage space 21. A first bracket 411 is used to support the traffic cone. A locking component 413 is configured to cooperate with the box to lock and unlock the second part 4122. By applying the aforementioned first pushing component 41, the traffic cone can be moved stably in the first storage space 21, which facilitates the placement and removal of the traffic cone and improves the working efficiency of the first storage device 20.
[0139] Specifically, during traffic cone retraction, multiple traffic cones can be pushed one by one into the first storage space 21 and stacked in a row. The first traffic cone in the row can be placed in the first receiving slot 4112. The support of the first bracket 411 keeps the entire row of traffic cones neat. When the traffic cones are pushed out, the third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend in the vertical direction to the locking position to lock the second part 4122. Subsequently, the first part 4121 can move away from the locking assembly 413 in the front-back direction relative to the second part 4122. The traffic cone on the first support 411 is pushed out a predetermined distance to facilitate its removal. Then, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to retract in the vertical direction to the unlocked position to unlock the second part 4122. Subsequently, the second part 4122 can move relative to the first part 4121 toward the first support 411 to drive the locking assembly 413 to move to the next position. The above steps are repeated so that the first push assembly 41 can move automatically in a walking manner, thereby stably pushing out the traffic cones one by one, which facilitates the removal of the traffic cones.
[0140] In addition, a first roller 4111 may be provided at the bottom of the first bracket 411. When the first pushing component 41 is set in the first storage space 21, the first roller 4111 can be supported in the first storage space 21 so that the first bracket 411 can move in the front and back direction to realize the walking automatic movement of the first pushing component 41. At the same time, the first roller 4111 can also improve the stability of the movement of the first pushing component 41.
[0141] Furthermore, the first support 411 can extend in the left and right directions, and the left and right directions can be perpendicular to the front and back directions and the up and down directions, respectively. Multiple first receiving slots 4112 can be provided on the first support 411 so that the first one of the multiple rows of traffic cones can be placed in the first receiving slot 4112. When the first pushing component 41 moves automatically in the front and back directions, it can push multiple rows of traffic cones at the same time, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retraction.
[0142] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing may be provided with multiple positioning parts 4222.
[0143] The multiple positioning parts 4222 can be arranged in the front-back direction, and the locking component 413 is adapted to cooperate with a part of the multiple positioning parts 4222 to lock the second part 4122, so as to realize the automatic movement of pushing steps, which facilitates the pushing of traffic cones one by one.
[0144] When the traffic cone is pushed out, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend in the vertical direction to the locking position. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 can cooperate with a portion of the multiple positioning parts 4222 on the housing to lock the second part 4122. Then, the first part 4121 can move away from the locking assembly 413 in the front-back direction relative to the second part 4122 to drive the traffic cone on the first bracket 411 to be pushed out. Then, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to retract in the vertical direction to the unlocking position to unlock the second part 4122. Then, the second part 4122 can move towards the first bracket 411 in the front-back direction relative to the first part 4121 to push out a portion of the traffic cone for easy removal.
[0145] The following embodiments are provided in this invention to further illustrate the cooperation between the locking component 413 and the plurality of positioning parts 4222. Of course, this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention.
[0146] Example 1
[0147] The positioning part 4222 can be a through hole, into which the locking component 413 can be inserted to lock the second part 4122, and the locking component 413 can disengage from the through hole to unlock the second part 4122. The locking tongue 4132 can extend the third driving member 4131 vertically and insert into the through hole to lock the second part 4122, at which point the locking tongue 4132 is in the locked position; alternatively, the locking tongue 4132 can retract the third driving member 4131 vertically and disengage from the through hole to unlock the second part 4122, at which point the locking tongue 4132 is in the unlocked position. In summary, through the cooperation of the locking tongue 4132 and the through hole, the first pushing component 41 can automatically push out the traffic cone in a step-like manner, improving operational efficiency.
[0148] Example 2
[0149] The positioning part 4222 can be a first magnetic structure, and the locking assembly 413 can be provided with a second magnetic structure. The first and second magnetic structures can be magnetically attracted to each other. The third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend vertically to the positioning part 4222, so that the first and second magnetic structures can magnetically attract each other to lock the second part 4122. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the locked position. Alternatively, the third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to disengage vertically from the positioning part 4222, thereby releasing the magnetic attraction between the first and second magnetic structures and unlocking the second part 4122. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the unlocked position. Therefore, through the cooperation of the first and second magnetic structures, the first pushing assembly 41 can automatically push out the traffic cone in a walking motion, improving operational efficiency.
[0150] Example 3
[0151] The positioning part 4222 can be a suction cup structure. The locking component 413 can press against the suction cup structure to lock the second part 4122, and the locking component 413 can disengage from the suction cup structure to unlock the second part 4122. The third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend vertically to the positioning part 4222, so that the locking component 413 can press against the suction cup structure, allowing the suction cup structure to hold the locking component 413 and lock the second part 4122. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the locked position. Alternatively, the third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to disengage vertically from the positioning part 4222 and move to the unlocked position. In other words, the suction cup structure allows the first pushing component 41 to automatically push out the traffic cone in a walking motion, improving operational efficiency.
[0152] In some embodiments of the present invention, the box body may include multiple base plates, which are stacked and spaced apart in the vertical direction. A first storage space 21 is formed between adjacent base plates. It is understood that the box body can be divided into multiple first storage spaces 21 by multiple base plates. Each first storage space 21 can accommodate traffic cones, thereby greatly improving the space utilization of the box body. At the same time, during operation, some traffic cones in the first storage spaces 21 can be pushed out as needed to improve operation efficiency.
[0153] In addition, the spacing between adjacent base plates can be set according to the size of the traffic cones, so as to limit the traffic cones through the base plates and prevent the traffic cones from scattering when the traffic cone construction vehicle shakes.
[0154] like Figures 1 to 5 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the housing may have a first retractable end 22 suitable for the entry and exit of traffic cones. In the projection of the first retractable end 22 along the vertical direction, the lower end of the bottom plate extends out of the upper end of the bottom plate. This arrangement can prevent structural collisions when the traffic cones are retracted or extended.
[0155] In detail, the traffic cones can be retrieved and placed through the first retraction end 22 of the housing. When retrieving the traffic cones from the lower bottom plate, the upper bottom plate may obstruct the retrieval and placement of the traffic cones. For example, when a worker retrieves the traffic cones from the lower bottom plate, their head may hit the upper bottom plate. Alternatively, when the traffic cones from the lower bottom plate are retrieved by a mechanical device, the mechanical device may collide with the upper bottom plate, causing damage to the first storage device 20. In this case, to avoid collisions, the lower bottom plate end can extend beyond the upper bottom plate end to facilitate the retrieval and placement of the traffic cones.
[0156] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the first storage space 21 may be provided with a guide groove extending in the front-back direction, and the first bracket 411 is provided with a first roller 4111 or slider 443 that extends into the guide groove and is movable in the front-back direction. In this way, the walking automatic movement of the first pushing component 41 can be guided through the guide groove to better push out the traffic cone.
[0157] Optionally, the first roller 4111 at the bottom of the first bracket 411 can extend into the guide groove. When the first pushing component 41 moves automatically in a stepping manner in the front-back direction, the guide groove and the first roller 4111 cooperate to guide the first pushing component 41, thereby pushing the traffic cone. In addition, the cooperation between the first roller 4111 and the guide groove can also limit the first pushing component 41, preventing it from detaching from the housing when the first storage device 20 is impacted.
[0158] Optionally, the slider 443 on the base plate of the first bracket 411 can extend into the guide groove. When the first pushing component 41 moves automatically in a stepping manner in the front-back direction, the guide groove and the slider 443 cooperate to guide the first pushing component 41, thereby pushing the traffic cone. In addition, the slider 443 and the guide groove can also limit the first pushing component 41 to prevent it from detaching from the housing when the first storage device 20 is impacted.
[0159] Of course, multiple guide grooves extending in the front-back direction can also be provided on the bottom wall of the first storage space 21, and the first roller 4111 and the slider 443 can both be set at the bottom of the first bracket 411. The first roller 4111 and the slider 443 can both cooperate with one guide groove, or the first roller 4111 and the slider 443 can cooperate with different guide grooves respectively, so as to guide the first pushing component 41.
[0160] According to the traffic cone engineering vehicle in the embodiments of the present invention, the traffic cone engineering vehicle includes a vehicle body and the traffic cones in the above embodiments. The traffic cones are disposed on the vehicle body. By applying the aforementioned traffic cones, the stability of the traffic cone engineering vehicle during traffic cone deployment and retraction operations can be improved, ensuring the normal progress of the operation.
[0161] Traffic cones can be installed on the body of traffic cone engineering vehicles, and can be deployed and retracted on the road surface while the traffic cone engineering vehicles are in motion.
[0162] Specifically, when the traffic cone is pushed, the third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend in the vertical direction to insert into the through hole on the base plate. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the locked position. Then, the first part 4121 can move away from the locking assembly 413 in the front-back direction relative to the second part 4122 to drive the traffic cone on the first bracket 411 to push out a predetermined distance. Then, the third driving member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to retract in the vertical direction to disengage from the through hole on the base plate. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the unlocked position. Then, the second part 4122 can move towards the first bracket 411 in the front-back direction relative to the first part 4121 to drive the locking assembly 413 to move to the next position and repeat the above steps. This allows the pushing assembly to move automatically in the front-back direction to push out multiple stacked traffic cones in the storage space one by one in a stable manner, making it easy to place the traffic cones on the road surface.
[0163] During traffic cone retrieval, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to extend vertically and insert into the through hole on the base plate. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the locked position. Then, the first part 4121 can move relative to the second part 4122 towards the locking assembly 413 in the front-back direction to abut against the first bracket 411 and send the traffic cone into the storage space, ensuring the stability of the traffic cone's movement and preventing the traffic cone from falling due to the shaking of the traffic cone construction vehicle. Then, the third drive member 4131 can drive the locking tongue 4132 to retract vertically and disengage from the through hole on the base plate. At this time, the locking tongue 4132 is in the unlocked position. Then, the second part 4122 can move away from the first bracket 411 in the front-back direction relative to the first part 4121 to drive the locking assembly 413 to move towards the next positioning part 4222, and repeat the above steps again to assist in traffic cone retrieval and improve operational stability.
[0164] In addition, the traffic cone can be equipped with multiple base plates inside the box. These base plates are stacked and spaced apart to form storage space between adjacent base plates. In other words, multiple base plates can form multiple storage spaces to improve the space utilization of the box. Furthermore, some traffic cones in the storage space can be pushed out as needed to improve operational efficiency.
[0165] Secondly, multiple positioning parts 4222 arranged in the front-back direction can be provided on the base plate. Through the cooperation of the locking tongue 4132 and the positioning parts 4222, the pushing component can realize the stepping automatic movement in the front-back direction. The positioning part 4222 can be a through hole, and the locking tongue 4132 can be inserted into and disengaged from the through hole in the up-down direction.
[0166] Furthermore, a guide groove extending in the front-to-back direction can be provided on the base plate. A first roller 4111 or a slider 443 can be provided at the bottom of the first bracket 411. The first roller 4111 or slider 443 can extend into the guide groove to guide the movement of the pushing component and improve the stability of the traffic cone. At the same time, the first roller 4111 or slider 443 can also limit the pushing component through the cooperation of the guide groove to prevent the pushing component from falling out of the housing due to the shaking of the traffic cone construction vehicle. In addition, a first receiving groove 4112 can be provided at the top of the first bracket 411 so that the cone of the traffic cone can be placed in the first receiving groove 4112.
[0167] Furthermore, in the projection of the first retractable end 22 of the housing, the bottom plate end located on the lower side extends out of the bottom plate end located on the upper side, so that multiple steps are formed in the direction from top to bottom, avoiding collisions when picking up and putting down traffic cones, and improving the safety of the traffic cone retractable device in picking up and putting down traffic cones.
[0168] How the second push component 42 works:
[0169] like Figures 14 to 15As shown, according to an embodiment of the present invention, the second pushing component 42 may include a second bracket 421, a positioning member 422, a fourth driving member 423, and a fifth driving member 424. The positioning member 422 is movably disposed on the second bracket 421 in the vertical direction. The fourth driving member 423 may be connected to the second bracket 421 and may drive the positioning member 422 to move in the vertical direction. The fifth driving member 424 may be connected to the second bracket 421 and may drive the second bracket 421 to move in the front-back direction. The front-back direction is perpendicular to the vertical direction. With this arrangement, the traffic cone can be pushed step by step to improve the stability of the traffic cone deployment and retraction operation.
[0170] The positioning element 422 can cooperate with the traffic cone to keep the relative position of the traffic cone and the positioning element 422 unchanged. For example, the positioning element 422 can be provided with an adhesive structure to fix it to the traffic cone; or the positioning element 422 can be provided with a snap-fit structure to fix it to the traffic cone; or the positioning element 422 can be provided with a magnetic structure and the traffic cone can be provided with a corresponding magnetic element, so that the traffic cone and the positioning element 422 can be fixedly connected through the magnetic cooperation between the magnetic structure and the magnetic element; the scope of protection of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the aforementioned cooperation methods between the positioning element 422 and the traffic cone.
[0171] For example, in conjunction with the appendix Figure 14 In a forward-backward direction, the fifth drive member 424 and the fourth drive member 423 are sequentially arranged. During the operation of the second pushing component 42, the positioning member 422 is in its initial position (wherein, in the initial position, the positioning member 422 is separated from the traffic cone). The fourth drive member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to move upward to approach the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 422 engages with the traffic cone, and the relative position of the positioning member 422 and the traffic cone remains unchanged. Subsequently, the fifth drive member 424 can drive the second bracket 421 to move forward, thereby driving the traffic cone through the drive member. The system moves forward a predetermined distance to push the traffic cone; then the fourth drive member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to move downward away from the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 422 is disengaged from the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fifth drive member 424 can drive the second support 421 to move backward, so that the positioning member 422 moves backward to the initial position. Through the aforementioned steps, the traffic cone can be pushed a predetermined distance. It is understood that the second pushing component 42 can repeatedly push the traffic cone a predetermined distance to gradually push multiple traffic cones, thereby automating the traffic cone placement and removal operation and improving work efficiency.
[0172] Of course, depending on the actual situation, the second pushing component 42 can also push the traffic cone in the following way: In detail, in the forward-backward direction, the fourth driving member 423 and the fifth driving member 424 are arranged in sequence. The positioning member 422 can be in the initial position. The fifth driving member 424 can drive the second bracket 421 to move backward in the forward-backward direction to drive the positioning member 422 to move backward. Then, the fourth driving member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to move upward to approach the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 422 cooperates with the traffic cone so that the relative position of the positioning member 422 and the traffic cone can remain unchanged. Then, the fifth driving member 424 can drive the second bracket 421 to move forward to drive the positioning member 422 to move forward, thereby driving the traffic cone to move forward a predetermined distance to push the traffic cone. Then, the fourth driving member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to move downward to move away from the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 422 disengages from the traffic cone, and the positioning member 422 can return to the initial position.
[0173] Therefore, according to the second pushing component 42 in the embodiment of the present invention, the second pushing component 42 can gradually push the traffic cones in the traffic cone engineering vehicle to realize the automation of traffic cone placement and removal operations and improve work efficiency.
[0174] like Figure 14 and Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second bracket 421 may have a receiving cavity 4211, and the positioning member 422 may be inserted into the receiving cavity 4211 and can move in the receiving cavity 4211 in the vertical direction. With this configuration, the positioning member 422 can be moved a predetermined distance in the vertical direction by the limiting effect of the receiving cavity 4211, thereby realizing the pushing of the second pushing component 42.
[0175] When the second pushing component 42 is working, the positioning member 422 is in the initial position. The fourth driving member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to move within the receiving cavity 4211 so that the positioning member 422 approaches and engages with the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fifth driving member 424 can drive the second bracket 421 to move in the front-back direction and approach the fifth driving member 424 so that the positioning member 422 can move the traffic cone a predetermined distance in the front-back direction. Then, the fourth driving member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to move within the receiving cavity 4211 so that the positioning member 422 disengages from the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fifth driving member 424 can drive the second bracket 421 to move away from the fifth driving member 424 in the front-back direction so that the positioning member 422 can return to the initial position in the front-back direction. By continuously repeating the above steps, the automatic pushing of the traffic cone is achieved.
[0176] In addition, the second support 421 may include a top wall and a bottom wall. In other words, the top wall and bottom wall can limit the positioning member 422 so that the positioning member 422 can move within a predetermined range in the vertical direction to ensure the normal operation of the second pushing component 42. For example, by limiting the positioning member 422, the top wall and bottom wall can prevent the positioning member 422 from falling off the second support 421, or prevent the positioning member 422 from moving beyond the predetermined range, causing the positioning member 422 to collide with other structural members. In other words, the top wall and bottom wall can improve the safety of the second pushing component 42 and reduce the occurrence of safety accidents.
[0177] like Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning groove 4212 may be provided on the side wall of the accommodating cavity 4211. The positioning groove 4212 extends in the vertical direction. A slider 443 is provided on the positioning member 422. The slider 443 is slidably disposed in the positioning groove 4212 in the vertical direction. It can be understood that when the positioning member 422 moves in the vertical direction, the slider 443 can slide in the vertical direction in the positioning groove 4212 to realize the guiding function of the positioning groove 4212, so that the positioning member 422 can move stably in the vertical direction and ensure the normal operation of the second pushing component 42.
[0178] In some specific examples, the fifth driving member 424 may be a cylinder, the cylinder rod of which may be connected to the positioning member 422 by a pin, and the pin may be slidably disposed in the positioning groove 4212 to provide guidance for the movement of the positioning member 422.
[0179] like Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second bracket 421 may include a plurality of brackets arranged side by side in the left-right direction, the positioning member 422 extends in the left-right direction and can be movably connected to the plurality of second brackets 421 respectively, at least one of the plurality of second brackets 421 is connected to a fourth driving member 423, and at least one of the plurality of second brackets 421 is connected to a fifth driving member 424. The left-right direction, the front-back direction and the up-down direction are perpendicular to each other, thereby improving the movement stability of the positioning member 422, thereby improving the structural strength of the second pushing component 42 and ensuring that the second pushing component 42 can work normally.
[0180] Optionally, the positioning element 422 extends in the left-right direction, and multiple second supports 421 are arranged side by side on the positioning element 422 in the left-right direction. The positioning element 422 is movably connected to the multiple second supports 421. Each of the multiple second supports 421 is connected to a fourth drive element 423 and a fifth drive element 424. It can be understood that the positioning element 422 can be driven by the multiple fourth drive elements 423 and the multiple fifth drive elements 424 to improve the pushing ability of the positioning element 422. At the same time, the positioning element 422 has a certain length. When multiple traffic cones are arranged in the left-right direction, the positioning element 422 can push multiple traffic cones simultaneously to improve the efficiency of the deployment and retrieval operation.
[0181] like Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning member 422 may include a crossbeam 4221 and a positioning part 4222.
[0182] The crossbeam 4221 is movably mounted on the second support 421 in the vertical direction. The positioning part 4222 can be connected to the crossbeam 4221 and protrudes from the crossbeam 4221 in the vertical direction. The positioning part 4222 can be configured to push the traffic cone in the front-back direction, so that the positioning part 422 can cooperate with the traffic cone to push the traffic cone through the positioning part 4222.
[0183] In detail, when the second pushing component 42 is working, the positioning part 4222 is in the initial position. The fourth driving member 423 can drive the crossbeam 4221 to move in the vertical direction so that the positioning part 4222 is close to the traffic cone. Then, the fifth driving member 424 can indirectly drive the crossbeam 4221 to move in the front-back direction closer to the fifth driving member 424. At this time, the positioning part 4222 on the crossbeam 4221 can abut against the traffic cone to drive the traffic cone to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction, thereby pushing the traffic cone. Then, the fourth driving member 423 can drive the crossbeam 4221 to move in the vertical direction so that the positioning part 4222 is away from the traffic cone. Then, the fifth driving member 424 can indirectly drive the crossbeam 4221 to move away from the fifth driving member 424 in the front-back direction so that the positioning part 4222 returns to the initial position. The traffic cone can be pushed a predetermined distance repeatedly, improving the automation of the traffic cone placement and removal operation and increasing work efficiency.
[0184] Furthermore, the positioning member 422 may be provided with a groove 4223, which can penetrate the crossbeam 4221 in the front-back direction and is located on the same side of the crossbeam 4221 as the positioning part 4222. The groove 4223 is configured to guide the positioning member 422 to move in the front-back direction, which can improve the movement stability of the positioning member 422 and thus improve the reliability of the second pushing component 42.
[0185] In detail, the second pushing component 42 can be installed on the housing, and the housing can include a support structure. The support structure can be provided with a guide structure, which can extend in the front-back direction. Therefore, when the second pushing component 42 is working, the fourth driving member 423 can move in the up-down direction so that the groove 4223 on the positioning member 422 can be disengaged from and embedded in the guide structure. Through the cooperation between the groove 4223 and the guide structure, the positioning member 422 can be guided to move in the front-back direction to improve the movement stability of the positioning member 422.
[0186] In addition, the groove 4223 and the positioning part 4222 can be located on the same side of the crossbeam 4221. It can be understood that the fourth driving member 423 can drive the positioning part 422 to move in the vertical direction, so that the positioning part 4222 can approach the traffic cone, and the groove 4223 can be embedded in the guide structure. Then, under the drive of the fifth driving member 424, the positioning part 4222 can drive the traffic cone to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction, and the guide structure can guide the positioning part 422 to move stably in the front-back direction, thereby improving the reliability of movement.
[0187] like Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the crossbeam 4221 can extend in the left-right direction, and the positioning part 4222 includes a plurality of parts. The plurality of positioning parts 4222 are arranged on the crossbeam 4221 in the left-right direction and are adapted to cooperate with the traffic cone, thereby improving the working efficiency of the second pushing component 42.
[0188] Specifically, the crossbeam 4221 extends in the left and right direction and can have a certain length. Multiple positioning parts 4222 can be arranged on the crossbeam 4221. When the second pushing component 42 is working, the crossbeam 4221 can push the traffic cones along a predetermined trajectory. During this process, multiple traffic cones can be arranged in the left and right direction, and the multiple positioning parts 4222 arranged on the crossbeam 4221 can push multiple traffic cones respectively, thereby improving the pushing efficiency of the second pushing component 42.
[0189] like Figure 15 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning part 4222 may include at least one positioning post disposed on the upper surface of the crossbeam 4221 to realize the pushing of the second pushing component 42.
[0190] Specifically, when the second pushing component 42 is working, the fourth driving component 423 can drive the crossbeam 4221 to move upward to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 4211 so that the positioning column can move upward. When the fifth driving component 424 drives the second bracket 421, the positioning column can abut against the traffic cone to drive the traffic cone to move in the front-back direction, thereby realizing the pushing of the traffic cone.
[0191] like Figure 14As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the fifth driving member 424 may include a driving part 4241, a first sleeve 4242 and a second sleeve 4243. The second sleeve 4243 is telescopically sleeved with the first sleeve 4242 in the front-back direction. The driving part 4241 is connected to the first sleeve 4242 and the driving end is connected to the second sleeve 4243. This arrangement allows the second bracket 421 to move stably in the front-back direction, thereby realizing the pushing of the traffic cone.
[0192] In detail, the drive unit 4241 can be connected to the first sleeve 4242, the drive end of the drive unit 4241 can move inside the first sleeve 4242 and is connected to the second sleeve 4243. When the fifth drive member 424 is running, the second sleeve 4243 can move relative to the first sleeve 4242 in the front-back direction so that the second sleeve 4243 can extend and retract from the first sleeve 4242. Through the sleeve connection between the first sleeve 4242 and the second sleeve 4243, the stability of the movement of the fifth drive member 424 can be improved.
[0193] In some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth driving component 423 may include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. Driving with a cylinder or hydraulic cylinder can simplify the structure of the second pushing component 42, and the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder has high versatility and is easy to maintain.
[0194] In other embodiments of the present invention, the fifth driving member 424 may include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. Driving with a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder can simplify the structure of the second pushing component 42, and the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder has high versatility and is easy to maintain.
[0195] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the fourth drive member 423 and the fifth drive member 424 may both include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder to simplify the structure of the second pushing assembly 42 and facilitate the replacement and maintenance of the drive members.
[0196] Of course, depending on the actual situation, at least one of the fourth driving member 423 and the fifth driving member 424 can be a screw drive structure, which can improve the stability of the second pushing assembly 42. For example, the driving end of the driving part 4241 can be a screw structure, and the driving end can be screw driven to cooperate with the second sleeve 4243 so that the second sleeve 4243 can extend and retract relative to the first sleeve 4242 in the front-back direction. Due to the characteristics of the screw drive mechanism, the driving end of the driving part 4241 cannot be driven in reverse by the second sleeve 4243, so as to improve the working stability of the second pushing assembly 42.
[0197] According to the first storage device 20 in the embodiments of the present invention, the first storage device 20 includes a box and the second push component 42 in the above embodiments.
[0198] The box body may have a first storage space 21, which can be configured to accommodate traffic cones. The fifth driving component 424 can be connected to the box body. By applying the aforementioned second pushing component 42, the traffic cone can be stably pushed in the first storage space 21, which facilitates the operation of placing and retrieving traffic cones and improves work efficiency.
[0199] Specifically, the traffic cone can be housed in the first storage space 21. The driving part 4241 of the fifth driving member 424 and / or the first sleeve 4242 can be connected to the housing, and the driving end of the driving part 4241 can be connected to the second sleeve 4243. When the first storage device 20 is working, the positioning part 4222 can be in the initial position, and the fourth driving member 423 can drive the crossbeam 4221 to move from the bottom wall to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 4211 so that the positioning part 4222 on the crossbeam 4221 can cooperate with the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fifth driving member 424 can drive the second bracket 4 21. The fourth drive member 423 moves the crossbeam 4221 from the top wall to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 4211 so that the positioning part 4222 on the crossbeam 4221 can disengage from the traffic cone. Then, the fifth drive member 424 moves the crossbeam 4221 away from the fifth drive member 424 in the front-back direction so that the positioning part 4222 on the crossbeam 4221 can disengage from the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fifth drive member 424 moves the crossbeam 4221 away from the fifth drive member 424 in the front-back direction so that the positioning part 4222 can move to the initial position in the front-back direction.
[0200] Therefore, by repeating the aforementioned steps, the traffic cone can be pushed; during the process of pushing the traffic cone into the first storage space 21, the first traffic cone can be placed in the first storage space 21, and then the second traffic cone can be pushed a predetermined distance by the second pushing component 42 so that the second traffic cone is stacked behind the first traffic cone, and with the repeated pushing of the second pushing component 42, multiple traffic cones can be stacked in the first storage space 21.
[0201] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing may include a support structure.
[0202] The supporting structure may be provided with a clearance groove extending in the front-to-back direction. A positioning member 422 may be provided on one side of the supporting structure and adapted to extend through the clearance groove into the other side of the supporting structure to push a traffic cone located on the other side of the supporting structure. It is understood that, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, when the first storage device 20 is operating, the fourth driving member 423 can drive the crossbeam 4221 to move from the bottom wall to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 4211, so that the positioning part 4222 on the crossbeam 4221 can extend into the other side of the supporting structure. Subsequently, under the action of the fifth driving member 424, the positioning part 4222... 22 can move in the clearance groove in the front-back direction, and at the same time, the positioning part 4222 can abut against the traffic cone to drive the traffic cone to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction; then the fourth driving member 423 can drive the crossbeam 4221 to move from the top wall of the accommodating cavity 4211 to the bottom wall, and the positioning part 4222 can move from the other side of the support structure back to one side. In other words, the clearance groove can be used to make way for the movement of the positioning part 422, so as to better realize the pushing of the second pushing component 42, and also avoid the traffic cone from colliding with other structures of the second pushing component 42 except for the positioning part 422, which would affect the normal pushing.
[0203] In some embodiments of the present invention, the housing may include a support structure, the support structure may be provided with a guide structure, the positioning member 422 is provided with a groove 4223, the guide structure extends in the front-back direction and cooperates with the positioning member 422 in the up-down direction to guide the positioning member 422 to move in the front-back direction, thereby improving the movement stability of the positioning member 422.
[0204] There are various ways in which the guide structure and the positioning member 422 can be matched; for example, the guide structure can be a guide rail, and the positioning member 422 can be provided with a pulley, which can be rolled in the guide rail; or, the guide structure can be constructed with a groove 4223, and the positioning member 422 can be provided with a protrusion, which can be disengaged from and inserted into the groove 4223; of course, the scope of protection of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the aforementioned matching methods.
[0205] Optionally, the fourth driving member 423 can engage with the guide structure in the vertical direction, at which time the guide structure can guide the movement of the driving member in the forward and backward direction, thereby improving the stability of the push; and after the push is completed, the fourth driving member 423 can move the driving member in the vertical direction to disengage from the guide structure.
[0206] Furthermore, refer to Figure 7 and Figure 8A portion of the support structure is recessed to create a guide structure on one side of the support structure and a guide groove on the other side of the support structure. The first storage device 20 also includes a bracket with a second roller at the bottom of the bracket, which is slidably disposed in the guide groove. Specifically, the bracket can be used to support traffic cones, such as multiple traffic cones stacked in the first storage space 21. The bracket supports the first of the multiple traffic cones so that the multiple traffic cones can be neatly accommodated in the first storage space 21. In addition, the second pushing component 42 can push the traffic cones into the first storage space 21. At this time, the bracket can move in the front-back direction through the cooperation of the second roller at the bottom and the guide groove to assist in pushing the traffic cones in.
[0207] In addition, the top of the bracket may be provided with a slot for placing traffic cones to support them, so that multiple stacked traffic cones can be placed in an orderly manner in the first storage space 21.
[0208] In some embodiments of the present invention, the box body may include multiple base plates, which are stacked and spaced apart in the vertical direction. A first storage space 21 is constructed above each base plate. Therefore, multiple first storage spaces 21 can be constructed through multiple base plates to improve the storage rate of traffic cones in the box body.
[0209] In some specific examples, multiple base plates may each have a first retractable end 22, through which the traffic cone can be retracted and extended, and the second pushing component 42 may be set at the first retractable end 22, so as to facilitate technicians to maintain the second pushing component 42.
[0210] According to the traffic cone engineering vehicle in the embodiments of the present invention, the traffic cone engineering vehicle may include a vehicle body and the traffic cones in the above embodiments.
[0211] Traffic cones can be installed on the vehicle body. By using the aforementioned traffic cones, the stability of the engineering vehicle during the deployment and retraction of traffic cones can be improved, ensuring the normal operation of the operation.
[0212] Specifically, the housing includes multiple bottom plates stacked on top of each other and spaced apart. A storage space can be constructed above each bottom plate. The first sleeve 4242 and / or the drive part 4241 of the pushing component are connected to the lower side of the bottom plate. The bottom plate is provided with a clearance groove. When the pushing component is working, the positioning member 422 can pass through the clearance groove to extend into the other side of the bottom plate to push the traffic cone located on the other side of the bottom plate.
[0213] Additionally, at least a portion of the base plate is recessed to create a guide structure on one side and a guide groove on the other side. A bracket can be mounted on the other side of the base plate to support the traffic cone, facilitating its deployment and retraction. A second roller can be provided at the bottom of the bracket, with a roller path slidably positioned within the guide groove to guide the bracket's movement in the forward and backward direction, improving operational stability and preventing vibrations from causing the second support 421 to deviate. Furthermore, a groove 4223 can be provided on the positioning member 422 on the other side of the base plate. A fourth driving member 423 can drive the positioning member 422 to detach from and engage with the guide structure, guiding the positioning member 422 to move in the forward and backward direction, facilitating the pushing of the push assembly.
[0214] How the third push component 43 works:
[0215] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 According to the first storage device 20 in the embodiment of the present invention, the first storage device 20 may include a box and a third pushing component 43. The third pushing component 43 may include a third support 431 and a first driving component 432. The box may have a first storage space 21, which may be configured to accommodate traffic cones. The third support 431 may be movably disposed in the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction and configured to support and drive the traffic cones. The first driving component 432 is connected to the box and the third support 431 respectively and configured to drive the third support 431 to move. With this configuration, the traffic cones can be driven by the first driving component 432 to improve the automation level of traffic cone operation, thereby improving work efficiency and ensuring the safety of operators.
[0216] Specifically, traffic cones can be placed in the first storage space 21, and simultaneously supported on the third bracket 431. The third bracket 431 allows the traffic cones to be neatly arranged within the first storage space 21. For example, multiple traffic cones can be stacked in a nested manner and placed in the first storage space 21. In this case, the third bracket 431 can support the first of the multiple traffic cones, so that the multiple traffic cones are stacked neatly and orderly, which is conducive to the operation of placing and storing traffic cones. During the operation of placing and storing traffic cones, the first drive component 432 can drive the third bracket 431 to move in the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction, so as to drive the traffic cones to move in the front-back direction, thereby moving the traffic cones out of or into the first storage space 21, which is convenient for subsequent handling of traffic cones, reduces the operation process of operators, and ensures the safety of operators.
[0217] Therefore, according to the first storage device 20 in the embodiment of the present invention, the third support 431 is driven by the first drive component 432, so that the traffic cone can move inside the box, thereby improving the automation level of traffic cone operation, thereby improving operation efficiency, and at the same time ensuring the safety of operators.
[0218] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first drive component 432 may include a scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 and a sixth drive member 4322.
[0219] The scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321 can be connected to the third bracket 431 and the housing at both ends respectively. The scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321 can switch between folded and unfolded states in the front-back direction to drive the third bracket 431 to move. The sixth driving component 4322 is connected to the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321 to drive the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321. In this way, the automation level of traffic cone deployment and retraction operations can be improved and work efficiency can be increased through the first driving component 432.
[0220] Understandably, when the traffic cone is placed in the first storage space 21, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can be folded and unfolded in the front-back direction under the driving action of the sixth driving member 4322, so as to drive the third support 431 to move, thereby indirectly driving the traffic support on the third support 431 to move in the front-back direction, so as to facilitate the picking up and putting down of the traffic cone and realize the traffic cone picking up and putting down operation.
[0221] In some specific examples, the housing has a first end and a second end in the front-rear direction, wherein the first end can be used for taking and placing traffic cones, and a scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can be provided at the second end; under the driving action of the sixth driving member 4322, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can be switched to the unfolded state, so that the third support 431 can move in the front-rear direction toward the first end, thereby driving the traffic cones to move toward the first end, facilitating the removal of multiple stacked traffic cones from the first end; or, under the driving action of the sixth driving member 4322, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can be switched to the folded state, so that the third support 431 can move in the front-rear direction toward the second end, thereby driving the traffic cones to move toward the second end, facilitating the retraction of multiple traffic cones from the first end.
[0222] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 includes a plurality of rod groups connected sequentially in the front-rear direction. The plurality of rod groups are disposed between the housing and the third support 431 and are respectively connected to the housing and the third support 431 in a transmission manner. Adjacent rod groups form a quadrilateral linkage mechanism. With this configuration, the first drive component 432 can drive the traffic cone through the transmission of the quadrilateral linkage mechanism.
[0223] In detail, the sixth drive member 4322 can drive a quadrilateral linkage mechanism formed by multiple linkages to switch between unfolding and folding, thereby driving the third support 431 to move in the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction, thereby driving the traffic cone to move in the front-back direction and realizing the automatic pushing of the traffic cone.
[0224] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 may further include a first fixed base 43211, and the multiple rod groups may include a first rod group, which may include a first connecting rod 43212 and a second connecting rod 43213.
[0225] In this configuration, both the first connecting rod 43212 and the second connecting rod 43213 are hinged to the first fixed base 43211 with their hinge axes coinciding. The first fixed base 43211 can be connected to the housing. Specifically, one end of the first connecting rod 43212 can be hinged to the first fixed base 43211, and one end of the second connecting rod 43213 can be hinged to both one end of the first connecting rod 43212 and the first fixed base 43211. Furthermore, the multiple rod groups may also include intersecting rod groups, which may include intersecting and hinged third connecting rod 43214 and fourth connecting rod 43215. These intersecting rod groups can be sequentially connected along the front-to-back direction. The ends of the third link 43214 of two adjacent crossbar groups are hinged, and the end of the fourth link 43215 is also hinged. In the multiple crossbar groups, the third link 43214 of the first crossbar group is hinged to the other end of the first link 43212, and the fourth link 43215 is hinged to the other end of the second link 43213. The third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 of the last crossbar group are connected to the third bracket 431 for transmission. This enables the first drive assembly 432 to drive the traffic cone, improves the automation level of the traffic cone deployment and retraction operation, and increases the work efficiency.
[0226] During the operation of deploying and retracting traffic cones, the sixth drive member 4322 can drive the first link 43212 and / or the second link 43213, so that the first link 43212 and the second link 43213 can rotate relative to the first fixed base 43211, thereby allowing the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 to rotate around the cross hinge point, so that the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can switch between folded and unfolded states in the front-back direction. It can be understood that through the connection relationship between the first link 43212, the second link 43213, the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215, the sixth drive member 4322 can transmit power to the third support 431 through the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321, so as to drive the third support 431 to move in the front-back direction, thereby realizing the pushing of the traffic cone into the first storage space 21.
[0227] Reference Figure 18 In other embodiments of the present invention, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 may also include a second fixed base 43218, and the multiple rod groups may include a second rod group, which may include a fifth link 43216 and a sixth link 43217.
[0228] In this embodiment, the fifth link 43216 and the sixth link 43217 are both hinged to the second fixed seat 43218 with the hinge axes coinciding. The second fixed seat 43218 can be connected to the third bracket 431. Specifically, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiment, one end of the fifth link 43216 can be hinged to the end of the third link 43214 of the last crossbar group in the plurality of crossbar groups, and one end of the sixth link 43217 can be hinged to the end of the fourth link 43215 of the last crossbar group in the plurality of crossbar groups. The second fixed seat 43218 can be hinged to the other end of the fifth link 43216 and the other end of the sixth link 43217 respectively. The other end of the fifth link 43216 and the other end of the sixth link 43217 are also hinged, thereby enabling the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321 to be connected to the third bracket 431 for transmission, so as to drive the third bracket 431 to move in the front-back direction and realize the automatic pushing of the traffic cone.
[0229] Specifically, during the operation of retracting and extending traffic cones, the sixth driving member 4322 can be hinged to the first connecting rod 43212 and the first fixed seat 43211 respectively. Under the driving action of the sixth driving member 4322, the first connecting rod 43212 can rotate relative to the first fixed seat 43211, so that multiple crossbar groups connected in the front-back direction can switch between folding or unfolding. At the same time, under the transmission action of the crossbar groups, the sixth driving member 4322 can drive the fifth connecting rod 43216 and the sixth connecting rod 43217 to rotate relative to the second fixed seat 43218, so that the second fixed seat 43218 can move in the front-back direction, thereby moving the third support 431 in the front-back direction, realizing the automatic pushing of traffic cones in the front-back direction.
[0230] Of course, depending on the actual situation, there are various ways to connect the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 of the last crossbar group to the third support 431. For example, in the last crossbar group, the ends of the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 can be hinged with sliders 443. The third support 431 can be provided with guide grooves, and the sliders 443 can be slidably embedded in the guide grooves. When the sixth driving member 4322 is driven, the multiple crossbar groups can be folded or unfolded in the front-back direction so that the sliders 443 can slide while driving the third support 431 to move in the front-back direction. However, this is not a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0231] In some embodiments of the present invention, one end of the first connecting rod 43212 and one end of the second connecting rod 43213 may both be hinged to the first fixed base 43211 with the hinge axis coinciding; the other end of the first connecting rod 43212 may be hinged to one end of the fifth connecting rod 43216; the other end of the second connecting rod 43213 may be hinged to one end of the sixth connecting rod 43217; and the other ends of the fifth connecting rod 43216 and the sixth connecting rod 43217 may both be hinged to the second fixed base 43211. 218 are hinged and the hinge axes coincide; therefore, the first link 43212, the second link 43213, the fifth link 43216 and the sixth link 43217 can form a quadrilateral linkage mechanism, and the sixth driving member 4322 can be connected to the quadrilateral linkage mechanism for transmission. The quadrilateral linkage mechanism can realize the driving action of the first driving component 432, and the quadrilateral linkage mechanism can have a stroke amplification effect in structure to improve the driving efficiency of the first driving component 432.
[0232] In some embodiments of the present invention, adjacent links in a plurality of links can form a rhombic quadrilateral linkage mechanism. It is understood that when the sixth drive member 4322 drives the rhombic quadrilateral linkage mechanism to fold and unfold in the front-back direction, since the rhombic quadrilateral is a centrally symmetrical structure, adjacent links can be closely attached together during folding. In other words, compared with an irregular quadrilateral linkage mechanism, the rhombic quadrilateral linkage mechanism can be completely folded to increase the drive stroke of the first drive assembly 432, which can push more traffic cones and increase the workload of the first storage device 20.
[0233] Reference Figure 17 In some specific examples, the distance between the hinge points at both ends of any one of the first link 43212, the second link 43213, the fifth link 43216, and the sixth link 43217 can be L1, and the distance between the hinge points at both ends of any one of the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 can be L2, where L1 / L2 = 1 / 2. This setting can increase the stroke of the sixth drive member 4322 to improve the pushing effect of the traffic cone.
[0234] In detail, to improve the pushing effect of the traffic cone, L2 can be twice that of L1. During the operation of retracting and extending the traffic cone, the sixth drive member 4322 can move a predetermined stroke to drive the first connecting rod 43212 to rotate relative to the first fixed seat 43211, so that multiple crossbar groups can switch between unfolding and folding. At this time, since L2 is twice that of L1, the stroke of the sixth drive member 4322 can be amplified through multiple crossbar groups to improve the pushing efficiency of the traffic cone. It can be understood that the sixth drive member 4322 moves a short distance to form a shape, and the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can amplify the shape of the sixth drive member 4322 to improve the pushing efficiency of the traffic cone by the third bracket 431.
[0235] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some other specific examples of the present invention, the third link 43214 may have a central hinge point located at the midpoint of the line connecting the two hinge points, and the fourth link 43215 may have a central hinge point located at the midpoint of the line connecting the two hinge points. The central hinge points of the third link 43214 and the central hinge points of the fourth link 43215 are hinged together. This arrangement can stabilize the force on the multiple cross links.
[0236] In detail, in the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321, the third link 43214 can be connected through the hinge points at both ends, and the fourth link 43215 can be connected through the hinge points at both ends, with the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 intersecting. When the sixth driving member 4322 is driven, the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 are transmitted through the hinge points at both ends. In order to improve the structural stability of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321, the central hinge point of the third link 43214 can be hinged to the central hinge point of the fourth link 43215, so that the force on the third link 43214 and the fourth link 43215 is uniform, thereby stabilizing the structure of the scissor-type telescopic mechanism 4321 and ensuring the normal deployment and retraction of traffic cones.
[0237] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, in some further specific examples of the present invention, the central hinge point of the third link 43214 is hinged to the central hinge point of the fourth link 43215, and L1 / L2 = 1 / 2, so that the multiple crossbar groups are symmetrically arranged in the front-rear direction, thereby stabilizing the force on the multiple crossbar groups. Furthermore, by folding and unfolding the multiple crossbar groups, the stroke of the sixth drive member 4322 can be amplified to improve the pushing effect of the traffic cone.
[0238] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the sixth driving member 4322 may be connected to the first connecting rod 43212 to drive the first connecting rod 43212 to rotate, thereby amplifying the stroke of the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 to improve the pushing efficiency of the traffic cone.
[0239] In detail, the sixth driving member 4322 can be hinged to the housing and the first connecting rod 43212 respectively, and can drive the first connecting rod 43212 to rotate relative to the first fixed base 43211 so that multiple cross rod groups can switch between folded and unfolded states in the front-back direction, thereby driving the third bracket 431 to move in the front-back direction, so that the traffic cone can move in the first storage space 21 in the front-back direction, which facilitates the picking and putting away of the traffic cone during operation.
[0240] In addition, in some specific examples of the present invention, the sixth driving member 4322 can be hinged to the first link 43212 and the second link 43213 respectively, and can drive the first link 43212 and the second link 43213 to rotate relative to the first fixed base 43211, so that the multiple crossbar groups can switch between folded and unfolded states in the front-back direction, thereby driving the third bracket 431 to move in the front-back direction, so that the traffic cone can move in the front-back direction within the first storage space 21, which facilitates the picking and putting away of the traffic cone during operation.
[0241] Of course, depending on the actual situation, the sixth driving member 4322 can also be connected between the first fixed base 43211 and the first connecting rod 43212; or, the sixth driving member 4322 can be connected between the first fixed base 43211 and the second connecting rod 43213; or, the sixth driving member 4322 can be connected between the housing and one of the multiple cross rod groups to drive the multiple cross rod groups to switch between folded and unfolded states; but this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0242] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, a guide wheel 4311 may be connected to the third support 431. The guide wheel 4311 may be configured to support the third support 431. The housing may be provided with a first guide groove extending in the front-back direction. The guide wheel 4311 is adapted to extend into the first guide groove and can roll in the front-back direction. This arrangement can provide guidance for the movement of the third support 431, thereby improving the stability of the traffic cone push.
[0243] Specifically, by connecting a guide wheel 4311 to the third support 431, the rolling of the guide wheel 4311 within the housing facilitates the movement of the third support 431 within the housing. Furthermore, a first guide groove is provided within the housing, extending in the front-back direction. The guide wheel 4311 can extend into the first guide groove and roll within it. Through the cooperation between the first guide groove and the guide wheel 4311, the third support 431 can move in the front-back direction, thereby improving the stability of the traffic cone push.
[0244] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the third support 431 is provided with a second receiving groove 4312, which extends in the front-back direction. This arrangement can improve the support stability of the third support 431 for the traffic cone, so that the traffic cone can be placed in an orderly manner in the first storage space 21.
[0245] In detail, a typical traffic cone can be composed of a cone body and a base. Multiple traffic cones can be stacked in a row by interlocking and placed in the first storage space 21. At this time, the second receiving slot 4312 on the third bracket 431 can be adapted to the cone body of the traffic cone. The first traffic cone in a row is received by the second receiving slot 4312, so that multiple traffic cones can be placed in an orderly manner in the first storage space 21, avoiding the traffic cones from being placed in a mess and affecting the traffic cones' storage and retrieval operations.
[0246] Furthermore, the third support 431 may be provided with multiple second receiving slots 4312, which are arranged side by side. It can be understood that multiple rows of traffic cones can be supported simultaneously by the multiple second receiving slots 4312 on the third support 431, and the multiple rows of traffic cones can be driven to move within the first storage space 21 by the sixth driving member 4322, so as to facilitate the traffic cone loading and unloading operation. Therefore, the number of traffic cones can be greatly increased, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone loading and unloading operation.
[0247] Reference Figure 16 and Figure 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first drive component 432 may include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. In other words, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can be driven by a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder to push the traffic cone. The cylinder or hydraulic cylinder generates less friction and wear during driving, has high reliability, and the movement of the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder is smooth, which can improve the stability of the traffic cone movement.
[0248] Reference Figure 18 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first drive assembly 432 may also be connected to a support wheel 4323. The support wheel 4323 may be configured to support the first drive assembly 432. The housing may be provided with a second guide groove extending in the front-back direction. The support wheel 4323 may be adapted to extend into the second guide groove and roll in the front-back direction. It is understood that the cooperation between the support wheel 4323 and the second guide groove can provide guidance for the first drive assembly 432, so that the driving force of the first drive assembly 432 can be applied to the third bracket 431 in the front-back direction, thereby driving the third bracket 431 to move in the front-back direction and realizing the pushing of the traffic cone.
[0249] In some specific examples, a support wheel 4323 may be connected to the central hinge point of the third link 43214 and / or the fourth link 43215, and L1 / L2 = 1 / 2; when the sixth drive member 4322 is driven, the support wheel 4323 may extend into the second guide groove to guide the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 to switch between folded and unfolded states in the front-back direction, thereby realizing the pushing of the traffic cone.
[0250] According to the embodiments of the present invention, the traffic cone engineering vehicle may include a vehicle body and a first storage device 20 in the above embodiments. The first storage device 20 may be provided on the vehicle body. By applying the aforementioned first storage device 20, the automation level of traffic cone operation can be improved, thereby improving the operation efficiency.
[0251] During the operation of the traffic cone deployment and retraction by the traffic cone engineering vehicle, the sixth driving component 4322 can be hinged to the first fixed seat 43211 and the first connecting rod 43212 respectively, and drive the first connecting rod 43212 to rotate relative to the first fixed seat 43211, so that the second connecting rod 43213 can rotate relative to the first fixed seat 43211, multiple cross rod groups can rotate crosswise, and the fifth connecting rod 43216 and the sixth connecting rod 43217 can rotate relative to the second fixed seat 43218 respectively, so that the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 can switch between folded and unfolded states, thereby driving the traffic cone on the third bracket 431 to move.
[0252] Furthermore, a support wheel 4323 may be provided at the central hinge point of the third link 43214 and / or the fourth link 43215, and the housing may be provided with a second guide groove extending in the front-rear direction. The support wheel 4323 may extend into the second guide groove. Through the cooperation of the support wheel 4323 and the second guide groove, the scissor telescopic mechanism 4321 may be folded and unfolded in the front-rear direction.
[0253] Furthermore, the third support 431 may be provided with a second receiving groove 4312, which can accommodate traffic cones, allowing a row of traffic cones to be placed orderly in the first storage space 21. Multiple second receiving grooves 4312 may be provided, each accommodating multiple traffic cones, thus allowing multiple rows of traffic cones to be placed orderly within the first storage space 21. Additionally, the third support 431 may be connected to guide wheels 4311, and the housing may be provided with a first guide groove extending in the front-back direction. The guide wheels 4311 can extend into the first guide groove, allowing the third support 431 to move in the front-back direction through the cooperation of the guide wheels 4311 and the first guide groove.
[0254] How the fourth push component 44 works:
[0255] Reference Figures 19 to 23 According to the push component in the embodiment of the present invention, the push component may include a fourth bracket 441, a guide 442, a slider 443, and a second drive component 444.
[0256] The fourth support 441 is movable in the front-back direction. The guide 442 includes multiple baffles 4421 arranged in the front-back direction. The slider 443 is slidably engaged with the guide 442 and adapted to abut against the baffles 4421 in the front-back direction. The second drive assembly 444 may include a seventh drive assembly 4441 and an eighth drive assembly 4442. The seventh drive assembly 4441 is driveably connected to the slider 443. The eighth drive assembly 4442 is driveably connected to the seventh drive assembly 4441 and the fourth support 441 respectively. The seventh drive assembly 4441 and the eighth drive assembly 4442 can drive the slider 443 to slide to abut against different baffles 4421 and drive the fourth support 441 to move. With this configuration, the traffic cones can be automatically pushed one by one through the push assembly, improving the automation level of the traffic cones and thus improving work efficiency.
[0257] Specifically, when the push component is working, the slider 443 can be in the initial position (the initial position refers to the position of the slider 443 when it is at a predetermined distance from the fourth bracket 441 in the front-back direction). Under the driving action of the second drive component 444, the slider 443 can slide with the guide 442. In other words, it can slide between adjacent baffles 4421 and slide towards the baffles 4421 in the front-back direction to abut against the baffles 4421 of the guide 442. At this time, since the baffles 4421 stop the slider 443, the driving force of the second drive component 444 can react on the fourth bracket 441, thereby driving the fourth bracket 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction to move away from the slider 443.
[0258] Subsequently, the second drive assembly 444 can drive the slider 443 to slide a predetermined distance in the front-back direction back to the initial position. Then, the second drive assembly 444 can drive the slider 443 to slide in the front-back direction toward the next baffle 4421 to abut against the next baffle 4421 of the guide member 442. At this time, since the next baffle 4421 stops the slider 443, the driving force of the second drive assembly 444 can react on the fourth bracket 441 to drive the fourth bracket 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction away from the slider 443. In short, the second drive assembly 444 drives the slider 443 to abut against different baffles 4421 in the front-back direction in sequence to drive the fourth bracket 441 to move in the front-back direction, thereby enabling the traffic cone on the fourth bracket 441 to move in the front-back direction and realize the automatic pushing of the pushing assembly.
[0259] In the aforementioned process, the second driving assembly 444 may include a seventh driving member 4441 and an eighth driving member 4442. Specifically, the second driving assembly 444 may drive the slider 443 to move in the forward-backward direction using the seventh driving member 4441, and the eighth driving member 4442 to move the slider 443 in the up-down direction. Under the combined driving action of the seventh driving member 4441 and the eighth driving member 4442, the slider 443 can move between different retaining ribs 4421 and abut against different retaining ribs 4421, thereby enabling… The fourth support 441 is driven to move in the front-back direction; for example, the seventh drive member 4441 and the eighth drive member 4442 can be driven alternately so that the slider 443 can switch between the front-back direction and the up-down direction to stop different baffles 4421; or, under the action of the seventh drive member 4441 and the eighth drive member 4442, the slider 443 can form a wavy line-shaped movement trajectory to stop different baffles 4421; of course, the driving method of the second drive component 444 in this invention includes, but is not limited to, the above examples.
[0260] It should be noted that multiple traffic cones can be nested and stacked in a row within the first storage space 21. The fourth bracket 441 can be used to support the first of the multiple traffic cones so that a row of traffic cones can be placed in an orderly manner.
[0261] Therefore, according to the pushing component in the embodiment of the present invention, the pushing component can push out the traffic cones in the traffic cone engineering vehicle one by one, so that the traffic cone engineering vehicle can stably carry out the traffic cone deployment and retraction operation and improve work efficiency.
[0262] Of course, depending on the actual situation, there are various ways to arrange the baffles 4421; for example, multiple baffles 4421 can be arranged along the front-back direction, and the line connecting the midpoints of multiple baffles 4421 can be a broken line; or, multiple baffles 4421 can be arranged along the front-back direction, and multiple baffles 4421 can be arranged in a stepped manner perpendicular to the front-back direction; the foregoing embodiments can all realize the cooperation between the slider 443 and the guide 442, but this is not a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0263] For example, refer to Figure 20 In some embodiments of the present invention, the plurality of baffles 4421 may include a plurality of first baffles 44211 and a plurality of second baffles 44212. The plurality of first baffles 44211 are arranged at intervals along the front-back direction, and the plurality of second baffles 44212 are arranged at intervals along the front-back direction. The plurality of first baffles 44211 and the plurality of second baffles 44212 are arranged in two rows in the vertical direction, and in the projection along the vertical direction, the first baffles 44211 and the second baffles 44212 are staggered. The vertical direction is perpendicular to the front-back direction. This arrangement can improve the reliability of the pushing component and realize the pushing of the pushing component.
[0264] When the pushing component is working, the slider 443 can sequentially and alternately abut against different first stop ribs 44211 and different second stop ribs 44212, so that the fourth bracket 441 can move in the front-back direction. Specifically, the second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to abut against the first stop rib 44211 and drive the fourth bracket 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction. Then, the second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to return to the initial position. Then, the second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to abut against the second stop rib 44212, which can then react on the fourth bracket 441 to drive the fourth bracket 441 to continue moving a predetermined distance in the front-back direction. Then, the second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to return to the initial position. By continuously repeating the above steps, the pushing component can push the stacked traffic cones one by one, which facilitates the stable deployment and retraction of the traffic cones.
[0265] Furthermore, by arranging multiple first baffles 44211 and multiple second baffles 44212 in two rows in the vertical direction, the reliability of the pushing component can be improved. Specifically, the slider 443 slidably cooperates with the guide member 442. Compared with the case of setting a single row of baffles 4421, this embodiment sets two rows of baffles 4421, which allows the slider 443 to slide between the two rows of baffles 4421, thereby reducing external interference and ensuring stable sliding cooperation between the slider 443 and the guide member 442. In addition, in the projection along the vertical direction, the first baffles 44211 and the second baffles 44212 are staggered, which can increase the density of the baffles 4421 arranged on the guide member 442, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of the movement of the fourth support 441, ensuring that the traffic cones can be pushed one by one, and further improving the reliability of the pushing component.
[0266] Reference Figure 20 In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide member 442 may further include a plate portion 4422, which extends in the front-rear direction, and a plurality of baffles 4421 are provided on the surface of the plate portion 4422 to limit the slider 443 and prevent the slider 443 from disengaging from the guide member 442.
[0267] Specifically, the slider 443 can slidably cooperate with the guide 442. In other words, the slider 443 can slide between adjacent baffles 4421 to stop against the baffles 4421, thereby driving the fourth bracket 441 to move in the front-back direction. Therefore, by setting multiple baffles 4421 on the plate 4422, when the slider 443 slides, the plate 4422 can limit the slider 443 to prevent it from disengaging and ensure the normal operation of the pushing component.
[0268] In some specific examples, multiple first baffles 44211 are disposed on the plate portion 4422 and arranged at intervals along the front-to-back direction, and multiple second baffles 44212 are disposed on the plate portion 4422 and arranged at intervals along the vertical direction. The multiple first baffles 44211 and multiple second baffles 44212 are arranged in two rows along the vertical direction on the plate portion 4422. Therefore, the sliding of the slider 443 between the multiple first baffles 44211 and multiple second baffles 44212 can facilitate the pushing component to push the traffic cone.
[0269] Reference Figure 20 In some embodiments of the present invention, the guide member 442 may further include a reinforcing rib 4423, which may be provided on the baffle rib 4421 to improve the structural strength of the baffle rib 4421, thereby improving the overall structural strength of the guide member 442.
[0270] In addition, in some specific examples, the retaining rib 4421 may include a first plate portion 4422 and a second plate portion 4422, which are connected to form an "L"-shaped structure. The reinforcing rib 4423 may be connected to the first plate portion 4422 and the second plate portion 4422 respectively, thereby improving the structural strength of the retaining rib 4421.
[0271] Reference Figure 19 and Figure 20 In some embodiments of the present invention, the second driving component 444 may be configured to drive the slider 443 in the front-back direction and the up-down direction, with the up-down direction being perpendicular to the front-back direction, thereby enabling the pushing of the pushing component.
[0272] In conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, multiple baffles 4421 are arranged in two rows along the vertical direction. The first row consists of multiple first baffles 44211, and the second row consists of multiple second baffles 44212. When the pushing component pushes, the slider 443 is in its initial position and is in the first row. The second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to stop against the first baffles 44211 in the front-back direction. At this time, the second driving component 444 can reverse the direction and drive the fourth bracket 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction away from the slider 443. Then, the second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to return to its initial position. Subsequently, the second driving component 444 can drive the slider 443 to slide in the vertical direction. Move to the second row, and then drive slider 443 to stop on the second stop 44212 in the front-back direction. At this time, the second drive component 444 can drive the fourth bracket 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction to move away from slider 443. Then, the second drive component 444 can drive slider 443 to return to the initial position. Finally, the second drive component 444 can drive slider 443 to slide to the first row in the up-down direction. In summary, by repeating the above steps, slider 443 can slide and stop alternately on the first stop 44211 and the second stop 44212, so that the fourth bracket 441 can automatically push each traffic cone, improving the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retrieval.
[0273] Furthermore, the second drive component 444 may include a seventh drive element 4441 and an eighth drive element 4442.
[0274] The seventh driving component 4441 can be connected to the slider 443 for transmission and is configured to drive the slider 443 in the up-down direction. The eighth driving component 4442 can be connected to the fourth bracket 441 and the seventh driving component 4441 respectively and is configured to drive the seventh driving component 4441 in the front-back direction, so as to realize the automatic pushing of the pushing component.
[0275] Specifically, slider 443 is in its initial position and in the first row. The seventh driving member 4441 can drive slider 443 to abut against the first stop rib 44211 in the front-back direction. At this time, the seventh driving member 4441 can drive the fourth bracket 441 to move away from slider 443 by a predetermined cohesive force in the front-back direction. Then, the seventh driving member 4441 can drive slider 443 to return to its initial position. Subsequently, the eighth driving member 4442 can drive slider 443 to slide down to the second row in the up-down direction. Then, the first driving member can drive slider 443. The fourth support 441 stops against the second stop 44212 in the front-back direction. At this time, the seventh drive member 4441 can drive the fourth support 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction to move away from the slider 443. Then the seventh drive member 4441 can drive the slider 443 to return to the initial position. Finally, the eighth drive member 4442 can drive the slider 443 to slide to the first row in the up-down direction. It can be understood that by repeatedly repeating the above steps, the fourth support 441 can be moved repeatedly a predetermined distance to automatically push multiple stacked traffic cones one by one.
[0276] Reference Figures 22 to 23 In some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth bracket 441 extends along a predetermined direction, and the fourth bracket 441 may be provided with a guide 442, a slider 443 and a second drive assembly 444 on opposite sides along the predetermined direction. The predetermined direction may be perpendicular to the front-back direction to improve the stability of the pushing assembly.
[0277] Among them, reference Figure 19 and Figure 20 It can have mutually perpendicular front-back direction AA, up-down direction BB, and left-right direction CC. The predetermined direction can be left-right, up-down, or it can be a direction with an angle of less than ° to both the left-right and up-down directions. That is to say, the predetermined direction can be perpendicular to the front-back direction. For ease of explanation, the following description uses the left-right direction as an example.
[0278] Specifically, when the pushing component is working, the second driving components 444 on both sides of the fourth bracket 441 along the predetermined direction can drive the sliders 443 on both sides to slide and engage with the guide members 442, so that the sliders 443 on both sides can abut against the baffles 4421 of the guide members 442 on both sides. Then, the fourth bracket 441 can be driven to move in the front-back direction in the opposite direction. It can be understood that by driving the fourth bracket 441 on both sides along the predetermined direction, compared with driving on one side, the movement stability of the fourth bracket 441 in the front-back direction can be improved, and the unbalanced force on the fourth bracket 441 can be avoided.
[0279] In other embodiments of the present invention, the fourth bracket 441 extends in the vertical direction, and the fourth bracket 441 is provided with guide members 442, sliders 443 and second drive components 444 on opposite sides in the vertical direction to improve the stability of the pushing component.
[0280] Specifically, when the pushing component is working, the second driving components 444 on both sides of the fourth bracket 441 along the vertical direction can drive the sliders 443 on both sides to slide and engage with the guide members 442, so that the sliders 443 on both sides can abut against the baffles 4421 of the guide members 442 on both sides. Then, the fourth bracket 441 can be driven to move in the front-back direction in the opposite direction. It can be understood that by driving the fourth bracket 441 on both sides along the vertical direction, compared with driving on one side, the movement stability of the fourth bracket 441 in the front-back direction can be improved, and uneven force on the fourth bracket 441 can be avoided.
[0281] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 In some embodiments of the present invention, a third roller 445 is connected to the fourth support 441. The third roller 445 is configured to support the fourth support 441 and is rollable in the front-back direction. It is understood that the pushing component can be disposed within the housing to push traffic cones lying inside the housing. The third roller 445 can keep the fourth support 441 a predetermined distance from the housing, preventing friction between the fourth support 441 and the housing when pushing the traffic cones, thus avoiding interference with operation.
[0282] In detail, the third roller 445 connected to the fourth bracket 441 can have a certain frictional force with the box body, so that the pushing component can automatically push the traffic cone. In other words, since the fourth bracket 441 is supported in the box body by the third roller 445, the relative position between the pushing component and the box body can remain unchanged when the seventh driving member 4441 drives the slider 443 to return to the initial position, so as to facilitate the continued pushing of the traffic cone.
[0283] In some specific examples, the third roller 445 may be provided at the bottom of the fourth bracket 441 to support the fourth bracket 441 inside the box; or, the third roller 445 may be provided on the side of the fourth bracket 441 to support the fourth bracket 441 inside the box; or, the third roller 445 may be provided at the bottom and side of the fourth bracket 441 respectively to support the fourth bracket 441 inside the box.
[0284] In other embodiments of the present invention, a damping element may be provided on the fourth support 441. The damping element may be configured to prevent the fourth support 441 from moving in the front-back direction. It is understood that the seventh driving member 4441 may drive the slider 443 to return to its initial position. At this time, the fourth support 441 and the slider 443 may move closer to each other in the front-back direction, causing the fourth support 441 to move back after moving a predetermined distance in the front-back direction, affecting the pushing of the traffic cone. Therefore, a damping element may be provided on the fourth support 441 to prevent the fourth support 441 from moving in the front-back direction and avoid affecting the normal operation of the pushing component.
[0285] Of course, the damping between the fourth support 441 and the box can be increased by adding the counterweight of the fourth support 441, so that when the slider 443 returns to its initial position, the relative position between the fourth support 441 and the box in the front-back direction can remain unchanged.
[0286] Reference Figure 22 and Figure 23 In some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the fourth bracket 441 is provided with a third receiving groove 446, the third receiving groove 446 extends in the front-back direction, and the fourth bracket 441 is provided with a plurality of third receiving grooves 446, which are arranged side by side, thereby greatly improving the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retraction.
[0287] In detail, multiple traffic cones can be stacked together in a row, and a row of traffic cones can be placed in the first storage space 21. The first traffic cone in the row can be placed in the third receiving slot 446, so that the row of traffic cones can be placed in an orderly manner in the first storage space 21.
[0288] Furthermore, multiple third receiving slots 446 can accommodate multiple rows of traffic cones, and multiple rows of traffic cones can be pushed simultaneously by the pushing component, which can greatly improve the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retrieval operations.
[0289] In addition, depending on the actual situation, in some specific examples, multiple third receiving slots 446 can be arranged side by side along the front-back direction, and multiple traffic cones can be accommodated in the corresponding third receiving slots 446. Multiple traffic cones can be pushed out gradually by the pushing component; or multiple third receiving slots 446 can be arranged side by side along a direction perpendicular to the front-back direction, and multiple rows of traffic cones can be pushed out gradually by the pushing component.
[0290] According to the first storage device 10 in the embodiments of the present invention, the first storage device 10 may include a housing and the push component in the above embodiments.
[0291] The box body may have a first storage space 21, which is configured to accommodate the traffic cone. The guide 442 can be fixedly connected to the box body. By applying the aforementioned pushing component, the automatic pushing of the traffic cone can be realized, thereby improving the automation level of the traffic cone.
[0292] Specifically, when the push component is pushed, slider 443 can be in its initial position and in the first row. The seventh drive component 4441 can drive slider 443 to slide in the front-back direction to stop against the first stop rib 44211. At this time, the fourth support 441 can be driven in the reverse direction to move a predetermined distance away from slider 443. Then, the seventh drive component 4441 can drive slider 443 to return to its initial position. Then, the eighth drive component 4442 can drive slider 443 to slide in the up-down direction to the second row. Then, the seventh drive component 4441 can drive slider 443 to slide in the front-back direction to stop against the second stop rib 44212. At this time, the fourth support 441 can be driven in the reverse direction to move a predetermined distance away from slider 443. Then, the seventh drive component 4441 can drive slider 443 to return to its initial position. Finally, the eighth drive component 4442 can drive slider 443 to slide back to the first row in the up-down direction. It can be understood that by repeating the above steps, traffic cones can be automatically pushed one by one, improving the working efficiency of traffic cones.
[0293] Furthermore, the guide member 442 may include a plate portion 4422, a first baffle 44211 and a second baffle 44212. The first baffle 44211 may be disposed on the plate portion 4422 and arranged at intervals in the front-back direction. The second baffle 44212 may be disposed on the plate portion 4422 and arranged at intervals in the up-down direction. The multiple first baffles 44211 and the multiple second baffles 44212 are arranged in two rows in the up-down direction, and the first baffles 44211 and the second baffles 44212 are misaligned in the projection in the up-down direction to improve the reliability of the pushing component.
[0294] More specifically, the plate 4422 may be provided with two rows of evenly arranged baffles 4421, and the two rows of baffles 4421 are staggered in the vertical projection; and the seventh driving member 4441 can drive the slider 443 to move in the front-back direction, and the eighth driving member 4442 can drive the slider 443 to move in the vertical direction. Therefore, the working principle of the pushing component is as follows: the slider 443 can stop different baffles 4421 in the front-back direction. When the slider 443 stops the baffles 4421, the seventh driving member 4441 can drive the fourth bracket 441 to move in the front-back direction in the opposite direction, and the slider 443 can slide between the two rows of baffles 4421 in the vertical direction. It can be understood that, under the action of the second driving component 444, the slider 443 can switch between the front-back direction and the vertical direction when sliding, so that it can slide between the two rows of baffles 4421 to stop different baffles 4421, thereby driving the fourth bracket 441 to move in the front-back direction and realizing the pushing of the traffic cone.
[0295] Furthermore, the fourth support 441 can extend along a predetermined direction and has opposite sides. Guide members 442, sliders 443 and second drive components 444 are provided on opposite sides of the fourth support 441. Under the drive of the second drive components 444 on opposite sides of the fourth support 441, the movement stability of the fourth support 441 can be greatly improved, and uneven force on the fourth support 441 can be avoided.
[0296] Additionally, a third roller 445 may be provided on the fourth support 441, allowing the fourth support 441 to be rolled within the housing to reduce wear between the fourth support 441 and the housing. Furthermore, a third receiving groove 446 may be provided on the fourth support 441, which can be used to receive traffic cones. In practical applications, multiple traffic cones can be stacked together in a row. The third receiving groove 446 receives the first traffic cone in a row, allowing the traffic cones to lie orderly in the first storage space 21.
[0297] Furthermore, the seventh driving member 4441 can be connected to the fourth bracket 441 and the slider 443 respectively. When the seventh driving member 4441 drives the slider 443 to return to its initial position, the fourth bracket 441 and the slider 443 can move closer to each other in the front-back direction, causing the fourth bracket 441 to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction and then move back, affecting the pushing of the traffic cone. Therefore, in order to ensure that the fourth bracket 441 moves an accurate predetermined distance in the front-back direction and realizes the pushing of the traffic cone, a damping member can be provided on the fourth bracket 441. The damping member can prevent the fourth bracket 441 from moving back. The fourth support 441 moves in the front-to-back direction, which facilitates the stable pushing of the traffic cone by the pushing component. In other words, when the seventh drive component 4441 drives the slider 443, the damping component ensures that the fourth support 441 does not have relative displacement with the box in the front-to-back direction, so that the fourth support 441 can move a predetermined distance in the front-to-back direction to push the traffic cone. Of course, the friction between the fourth support 441 and / or the third roller 445 and the box can be increased by adding a counterweight to the fourth support 441, so as to ensure the stable operation of the pushing component.
[0298] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference may be made to Figures 1 to 5 , Figures 24 to 29 These figures show that the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100 may further include a second storage device 70 and a second take-up device 50. The second storage device 70 is connected to the transport device 10 and configured to store traffic cones. The second take-up device 50 cooperates with the second storage device 70 and is configured to place and retrieve traffic cones at the rear of the transport device 10. This configuration enables automatic placement of traffic cones, improves operational efficiency, and enhances operational safety.
[0299] Specifically, during traffic cone placement, the transport device 10 can move forward on the working surface, and the second collection and placement device 50 can cooperate with the second storage device 70 to remove the traffic cone stored in the second storage device 70 and place the traffic cone on the working surface from the rear side of the transport device 10. Similarly, during traffic cone retrieval, the transport device 10 can move backward on the working surface, and the second collection and placement device 50 can retrieve the traffic cone from the working surface from the rear side of the transport device 10 and cooperate with the second storage device 70 to retrieve the traffic cone into the second storage device 70.
[0300] Furthermore, the second deployment / retrieval device 50 can be fixedly connected to the transport device 10 and cooperate with the second storage device 70 to realize the deployment / retrieval operation of the traffic cone; or, the second deployment / retrieval device 50 can be fixedly connected to the second storage device 70 and cooperate with the second storage device 70 to realize the deployment / retrieval operation of the traffic cone. Moreover, the transport device 10 can place and retrieve the traffic cone while moving in the forward / backward direction, or it can place and retrieve the traffic cone while moving backward in the forward / backward direction.
[0301] The second receiving / discharging device 50 and the second storage device 70 are configured as follows, refer to... Figures 1 to 5 , Figures 24 to 29 The second receiving and releasing device 50 may include a second receiving and releasing mechanism 51 and a second actuating mechanism 52. The second receiving and releasing mechanism 52 is connected to the first storage device 20 and is configured to receive and release traffic cones between the working surface and the second storage device 70. The front end of the second actuating mechanism 52 is connected to the second storage device 70, and the rear end can swing in the left and right direction. The second actuating mechanism 52 has a guide rail extending in the front and back direction for guiding the traffic cones. This allows the traffic cones to be placed at an angle to meet the needs of road construction and other operations.
[0302] In other words, during traffic cone placement, the second release mechanism 51 can retrieve the traffic cone from the second storage device 70, transfer it to the work surface, and as the transport device 10 moves on the road surface, the traffic cone on the road surface can pass through the guide rail of the second actuation mechanism 52. At this time, the rear end of the second actuation mechanism 52 can swing left and right to guide the traffic cone to be placed on the road surface, completing the placement of one traffic cone. Of course, when retrieving the traffic cone, the second release mechanism 51 can transfer the traffic cone from the work surface to the second storage device 70 to realize the storage of the traffic cone. In addition, when the traffic cone is placed on the ground in a lying position, the second actuation mechanism 52 can be provided with a structure for tilting and straightening the traffic cone to straighten it from a lying position to an upright position. Furthermore, when placing multiple traffic cones, the amplitude of the left and right swing of the rear end of the second actuation mechanism 52 can be adjusted so that multiple traffic cones can be placed on the road surface according to a predetermined oblique trajectory to meet the needs of road construction and other operations.
[0303] Furthermore, the second loading and unloading mechanism 51 may include a second connecting seat 511, a cone holder 512, a second telescopic cylinder 513, and a drive module 514. The cone holder 512 is rotatably connected to the second connecting seat 511 and configured to pick up and place traffic cones. The rotation axis of the cone holder 512 extends in the left-right direction. The second telescopic cylinder 513 can be connected to the second connecting seat 511 and the cone holder 512 respectively to drive the cone holder 512 to rotate. The drive module 514 is connected to the second storage device 70 and the second connecting seat 511 respectively to drive the second connecting seat 511 to move in the up-down direction, thereby realizing the smooth loading and unloading of traffic cones.
[0304] Working principle of the second receiving / delivering mechanism 51:
[0305] When the traffic cone is placed, the traffic cone can be fitted onto the cone holder 512. The drive module 514 can drive the second connecting seat 511 to move downward a predetermined distance to approach the working surface, so that the cone holder 512 also approaches the working surface. Then, the second telescopic cylinder 513 can drive the cone holder 512 to rotate relative to the second connecting seat 511 by a predetermined angle. In this way, the traffic cone can lie on the working surface under the action of gravity or friction with the working surface. Then, it can be straightened and guided by the second straightening mechanism. When the traffic cone is retrieved, the drive module 514 can indirectly drive the cone holder 512 to move downward to approach the working surface. The cone holder 512 can rotate under the drive of the second telescopic cylinder 513 to pick up the traffic cone. Then, the drive module 514 can indirectly drive the cone holder 512 to move upward to retrieve the traffic cone into the second storage device 70.
[0306] During loading and unloading, the drive module 514 can drive the cone holder 512 away from the second storage device 70, so that the cone holder 512 has enough space to rotate and can be as close as possible to the working surface, thereby improving the accuracy and stability of picking up and placing.
[0307] In some specific instances, the second connecting seat 511 may be a U-shaped plate with an opening that can open rearward to make way for the cone support 512, facilitating the rotation of the cone support 512 and improving structural safety.
[0308] In some embodiments of the present invention, reference is made to... Figures 1 to 5 , Figures 24 to 29 It can be shown that the second storage device 70 may include a second storage space 71.
[0309] The second storage space 71 is configured to be suitable for placing and moving the traffic cone in the vertical direction, and the lower end of the second storage space 71 has a second retraction end 72. The second storage space 71 can be configured to be suitable for placing the traffic cone from the second retraction end 72. The second retraction end 72 corresponds to the front end of the second actuation mechanism 52. In this way, through the cooperation of the second storage space 71 and the second retraction device 50, the automatic retraction and release of the traffic cone can be realized.
[0310] The second storage space 71 is suitable for placing traffic cones in the vertical direction. In other words, the traffic cone may include a cone and a base. The cone is connected to one side of the base. The axis of the cone can be parallel to the vertical direction so that the traffic cone can be placed in the second storage space 71 in the vertical direction. Multiple traffic cones can be stacked by nesting their own cone structure, that is, multiple traffic cones can be stacked in the second storage space 71 in the vertical direction.
[0311] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, during traffic cone placement, the second connecting seat 511 can be located at the second retractable end 72. The traffic cones in the second storage space 71 near the second retractable end 72 can be fitted onto the cone support 512 of the second connecting seat 511. Driven by the drive module 514 and the second telescopic cylinder 513, the traffic cones can be laid on the working surface and moved forward with the transport device 10. The second actuating mechanism 52 can straighten the traffic cones from the lying state to the upright state and guide the traffic cones to be placed on the road surface so that multiple traffic cones placed on the road surface can form a predetermined oblique trajectory, thereby realizing automatic placement of traffic cones. Furthermore, multiple traffic cones in the second storage space 71 can be placed on the road surface through the second retractable mechanism to improve the accuracy of traffic cone placement.
[0312] During traffic cone retrieval, the second actuating mechanism 52 can guide the traffic cone to the second storage space 71 and tilt the traffic cone from its upright position to its lying position. Then, the cone holder 512 can pick up the traffic cone, and through the drive module 514 and the second telescopic cylinder 513, the traffic cone can be retrieved into the second storage space 71 via the second retraction end 72, thus realizing the automatic retrieval of the traffic cone.
[0313] Furthermore, the second storage device 70 may be provided with a guide rail 73 extending in the vertical direction, and the second take-up and put-down mechanism 51 may also include a slider 515, which is connected to the second connecting seat 511 and the drive module 514 respectively, and is slidably disposed in the guide rail 73. In other words, when the drive module 514 is in operation, the slider 515 can move up and down along the guide rail 73 to improve the stability of movement.
[0314] Furthermore, refer to Figures 24 to 26 Multiple sliding members 515 can also be provided. For example, two sliding members 515 can be provided. One sliding member 515 is slidably disposed in the guide rail 73 and can be provided with the guide rail 73 itself. The other sliding member 515 is slidably disposed in the guide rail 73 of the first sliding member 515 and is fixedly connected to the second connecting seat 5111. Another driving module 514 can also be provided. The driving module 514 can be connected to the two sliding members 515 respectively. This arrangement can extend the vertical travel of the second connecting seat 511 and improve the work efficiency.
[0315] Furthermore, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100 may also include a second drive unit 60.
[0316] The second drive device 60 may include a first retractable part 61 and a second retractable part 62. Either the first retractable part 61 or the second retractable part 62 is connected to the second storage device and can be switched between extending into and retracting from the second storage space 71. When the retractable part extends into the second storage space 71, it is suitable for stopping the traffic cone, and when it retracts from the second storage space 71, it is suitable for releasing the traffic cone. The first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62 are arranged in the vertical direction and are suitable for supporting adjacent traffic cones in the second storage space 71. In this way, through the cooperation of the first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62, the traffic cone can be retracted or extended into the second storage space 71, which facilitates the automatic retraction and extension of the traffic cone and improves work efficiency.
[0317] Specifically, multiple traffic cones can be stacked vertically within the second retractable space. The first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62 can be arranged vertically. In the direction from the second retractable end 72 into the second storage space 71, the first retractable part 61 can stop the first traffic cone, and the second retractable part 62 can stop the second traffic cone. In this way, the first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62 can cooperate to support multiple stacked traffic cones. When the first retractable part 61 can exit the second retractable space to release the traffic cone, the traffic cone can then be lowered onto the road surface under the action of gravity. Subsequently, the first retractable part 61 can extend into the second retractable space and stop the third traffic cone. Therefore, by repeating the aforementioned steps, the first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62 can alternately release the traffic cone, which facilitates the automatic placement of traffic cones and improves work efficiency.
[0318] When the traffic cone is being retrieved, the second retraction mechanism can retrieve the first traffic cone into the second storage space 71 through the second retraction end 72. At this time, the first traffic cone can be stopped by the first retraction part 61. Subsequently, the second retraction mechanism can retrieve the second traffic cone into the second storage space 71 through the second retraction end 72. At this time, the second traffic cone can be stopped by the second retraction part 62. Therefore, by repeating the above steps, the first traffic cone and the second retraction part can alternately stop the traffic cone, which facilitates the automatic retrieval of traffic cones and improves work efficiency.
[0319] Of course, refer to Figures 1 to 5 , Figures 24 to 29In other specific examples, the first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62 may be respectively disposed on the second storage device 70. The first retractable part 61 may include a first cylinder and a second cylinder. The first cylinder may be connected to the second storage device 70 and the second cylinder respectively. The first cylinder may extend and retract in the vertical direction, and the second cylinder may extend and retract in the front-back direction, left-right direction, etc. The second retractable part 62 may include a third cylinder and a fourth cylinder. The third cylinder may be connected to the fourth storage device and the fourth cylinder respectively. The third cylinder may extend and retract in the vertical direction, and the fourth cylinder may extend and retract in the front-back direction, left-right direction, etc. Therefore, through the cooperation of the first retractable part 61 and the second retractable part 62, the traffic cone near the second retractable end 72 can be released when withdrawing, and the adjacent traffic cone can be stopped when extending.
[0320] Based on the specific example above, the working principle of the first receiving / delivering section 61 is as follows:
[0321] The first cylinder can extend to exit the second storage space 71, and the second cylinder can retract to separate from the traffic cone, thereby releasing the traffic cone from the second retractable end 72; the first cylinder can retract to extend into the second storage space 71, and the second cylinder can extend to stop the traffic cone, thereby supporting the traffic cone within the second storage space 71.
[0322] The second retractable section 62 works on the same principle as the first retractable section 61. Therefore, through the cooperation of the first retractable section 61 and the second retractable section 62, adjacent traffic cones in the second storage space 71 can be supported, and traffic cones in the second storage space 71 can also be released.
[0323] In some specific examples of the present invention, the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100 also includes a guardrail, which may be composed of a cylinder, a pin, a frame, etc. Normally it is in a retracted state. When the traffic cone loading and unloading conveying equipment 100 is operating on the side, the cylinder can drive the support to move so that the side guardrail opens to ensure the safety of the operation.
[0324] In some specific examples of the present invention, the first retraction device 30 may employ multiple retraction mechanisms to store and retrieve traffic cones horizontally in layers. The first retraction mechanism 31, which is in the shape of a parallelogram, can maintain the traffic cone in a parallel position with the ground during the retraction process, thereby improving the stability of the retraction. Furthermore, the linkage of multiple first retraction mechanisms 31 can improve the efficiency of traffic cone retraction.
[0325] In some specific examples of the present invention, a conveying mechanism may be provided in the first storage space 21 of the first storage device 20. The conveying mechanism includes a scissor drive assembly, a guide rail and a clamping assembly. The scissor drive assembly may be connected to the first storage device 20 and the clamping assembly respectively to drive the clamping assembly to move in the front-back direction. The clamping assembly is slidably connected to the guide rail, which provides guidance for the front-back movement of the clamping assembly.
[0326] The clamping component can clamp one of the traffic cones in a row that is close to the first retracting end 22 and move the traffic cone to the first retracting end 22, so that the traffic cone can be separated from the other traffic cones by a predetermined distance, which makes it easier for the first retracting mechanism 31 to place the traffic cone.
[0327] Furthermore, multiple rows of traffic cones are arranged side by side in the left-right direction, that is, a row of traffic cones can be nested together in the front-back direction. The clamping component can clamp multiple traffic cones at once, and under the action of the scissor drive component, the multiple traffic cones are moved to the first receiving end 22 in the front-back direction, so as to facilitate the placement of the first receiving mechanism 31.
[0328] Additionally, the scissor-drive assembly may include a cylinder and a scissor structure. The cylinder can be connected to the first take-up / release device 30 and the scissor structure respectively, and the scissor structure can be connected to the gripping assembly. When the cylinder is driven, the drive stroke can be amplified through the scissor structure to improve drive efficiency. In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, the drive module 514 may be a scissor-drive assembly to improve the drive efficiency of the second connecting seat 511.
[0329] Furthermore, the clamping assembly may include a cylinder, a first clamping part, and a second clamping part, wherein the first clamping part is rotatably connected to the second clamping part, the second clamping part is drive-connected to the scissor lift mechanism, the cylinder body of the cylinder is connected to the first clamping part, and the drive end of the cylinder is connected to the second clamping part, thereby enabling the first clamping part and the second clamping part to switch between closing and opening to clamp and release the traffic cone.
[0330] 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.
[0331] 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.
[0332] In this invention, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can mean that the first feature is in direct contact with the second feature, or that the first feature is in indirect contact with the second feature through an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.
[0333] 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.
[0334] 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 loading and unloading conveying device for traffic cones, characterized in that, include: The transport device (10) is configured to travel in a forward-backward direction. A first storage device (20) is connected to the transport device (10) and configured to store traffic cones; A first take-up and take-down device (30) cooperates with the first storage device (20) and is configured to place and retrieve traffic cones on the left or right side of the transport device (10); It also includes: a second receiving / discharging device (50) and a second storage device (70), The second take-up and take-down device (50) includes: a second take-up and take-down mechanism (51); The second receiving / delivering mechanism (51) includes: Second connecting seat (511); A cone holder (512) is rotatably connected to the second connecting seat (511) and configured to pick up and place traffic cones, and the axis of rotation of the cone holder (512) extends in the left-right direction; The second telescopic cylinder (513) is connected to the second connecting seat (511) and the cone support (512) respectively, so as to drive the cone support (512) to rotate; A drive module (514) is connected to the second storage device (70) and the second connecting seat (511) respectively, so as to drive the second connecting seat (511) to move in the up and down direction.
2. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first take-up and drop device (30) includes a first take-up and drop mechanism (31) and a first actuation mechanism (32). The first take-up and drop mechanism (31) is connected to the transport device (10) and can swing in the left and right direction to take up and drop traffic cones between the working surface and the first storage device (20). The first actuation mechanism (32) is opposite to the first take-up and drop mechanism (31) and is configured to straighten and tilt the traffic cones on the working surface.
3. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 2, characterized in that, The first receiving and releasing mechanism (31) includes: A first connecting seat (311) is connected to the transport device (10); A main swing arm (312), one end of which is rotatably connected to the first connecting seat (311); A gripping mechanism (313) is connected to the other end of the main swing arm (312) and is configured to grip traffic cones; The first telescopic cylinder (314) is connected at one end to the first connecting seat (311) and at the other end to the main swing arm (312) to drive the main swing arm (312) to swing.
4. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 3, characterized in that, The first take-up and release mechanism (31) further includes a secondary swing arm (315), the two ends of which are rotatably connected to the first connecting seat (311) and the gripping mechanism (313) respectively, and the secondary swing arm (315) is parallel and spaced apart from the main swing arm (312).
5. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 4, characterized in that, The lines connecting the main swing arm (312) to the first connecting seat (311), the main swing arm (312) to the gripping mechanism (313), the auxiliary swing arm (315) to the first connecting seat (311), and the auxiliary swing arm (315) to the gripping mechanism (313) form a parallelogram.
6. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 4, characterized in that, The first connecting seat (311) includes a middle plate (3111) and two side plates (3112). The two side plates (3112) are respectively connected to the two side edges of the middle plate (3111) and are distributed opposite to each other. One end of the main swing arm (312) and one end of the auxiliary swing arm (315) extend between the two side plates (3112) and are rotatably connected to the portions of the two side plates (3112) away from the middle plate (3111). One end of the first telescopic cylinder (314) is rotatably connected to the portions of the two side plates (3112) near the middle plate (3111).
7. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 6, characterized in that, One end of the main swing arm (312) and one end of the secondary swing arm (315) are staggered between the two side plates (3112).
8. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that, The first storage device (20) includes a first storage space (21), which is configured to be placed and moved along the front-back direction of the traffic cone, and the first storage space (21) has a first retraction end (22) in the front-back direction, and the first retraction device (30) is disposed at the first retraction end (22).
9. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 8, characterized in that, It also includes a first drive device (40), which includes a push mechanism and a push mechanism. The push mechanism is configured to push the traffic cone from the first storage space (21) toward the first storage end (22) along the front-back direction. The push mechanism is configured to push the traffic cone from the first storage end (22) toward the first storage space (21) along the front-back direction.
10. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 1, characterized in that, Also includes: The second storage device (70) is connected to the transport device (10) and configured to store traffic cones; The second take-up device (50) cooperates with the second storage device (70) and is configured to place and retrieve traffic cones on the rear side of the transport device (10).
11. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second receiving and releasing mechanism (51) is connected to the first storage device (20) and configured to receive and release traffic cones between the working surface and the second storage device; The second actuating mechanism (52) is connected at its front end to the second storage device (70) and at its rear end is swayable in the left-right direction. The second actuating mechanism (52) has a guide rail extending in the front-back direction for guiding traffic cones.
12. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 11, characterized in that, The second storage device (70) includes a second storage space (71) configured to allow the traffic cone to be placed and moved along the vertical direction, and the lower end of the second storage space (71) has a second retraction end (72) configured to allow the traffic cone to be placed from the second retraction end (72), the second retraction end (72) corresponding to the front end of the second actuating mechanism (52).
13. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 12, characterized in that, The second storage device (70) is provided with a guide rail (73) extending in the vertical direction, and the second take-up and take-down mechanism (51) further includes a slider (515), which is connected to the second connecting seat (511) and the drive module (514) respectively, and is slidably disposed on the guide rail (73).
14. The loading and unloading conveying equipment for traffic cones according to claim 12, characterized in that, It also includes a second drive unit (60), which includes: The first retractable part (61) and the second retractable part (62) are connected to the second storage device (70) and can be switched between extending into and retracting from the second storage space (71). The retractable part is adapted to stop the traffic cone when it extends into the second storage space (71) and to release the traffic cone when it retracts from the second storage space (71). The first retractable part (61) and the second retractable part (62) are arranged in the vertical direction and are adapted to support adjacent traffic cones in the second storage space (71).
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