Handling and conveying equipment

Abstract

The application discloses a loading and unloading conveying device, which comprises a conveying device, a storage device, a driving device and a receiving and releasing device, wherein the storage device is connected with the conveying device and is configured to store traffic cones; the driving device is matched with the storage device and is configured to move traffic cones in and out of the storage device; and the receiving and releasing device is matched with the driving device and is configured to transfer traffic cones to a working surface and retrieve traffic cones from the working surface. The loading and unloading conveying device can automatically place traffic cones from a storage space to a working surface and automatically retrieve traffic cones from the working surface to the storage space, thereby improving the automation degree of the loading and unloading conveying device, improving work efficiency and ensuring the safety of construction workers.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of transportation or storage equipment, and particularly to a loading and unloading conveying equipment. Background Technology

[0002] Traffic cones, also known as cone-shaped road signs or cones, are road facilities used for traffic management. They are used to demarcate areas during road construction or other temporary closures to prevent collisions between people or vehicles, and also to guide the separation of pedestrians and vehicles in normal road conditions.

[0003] In related technologies, the placement and collection of traffic cones mainly rely on manual operation. Traffic cone transport vehicles usually only have the function of transportation. Some traffic cone placement and collection vehicles are semi-automatic, but the degree of automation is low. Some work still needs to be done manually, and the construction safety of workers cannot be guaranteed, and the operation efficiency is low. Summary of the Invention

[0004] This invention aims to at least partially solve one of the technical problems in related technologies. Therefore, the main objective of this invention is to provide a loading and unloading conveying device with a high degree of automation, which can improve operational efficiency.

[0005] According to an embodiment of the present invention, a loading and unloading conveying device includes: a transport device, a storage device, a drive device, and a take-up and release device. The storage device is connected to the transport device and is configured to store traffic cones. The drive device cooperates with the storage device and is configured to move traffic cones into and out of the storage device. The take-up and release device cooperates with the drive device and is configured to place traffic cones to be transferred to the working surface and to retrieve traffic cones from the working surface.

[0006] The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to embodiments of the present invention can transport traffic cones and can automatically place traffic cones from the storage space to the working surface and automatically retrieve traffic cones from the working surface to the storage space, thereby improving the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, thereby improving work efficiency and ensuring the safety of workers during construction.

[0007] In addition, the loading and unloading conveying equipment according to the above embodiments of the present invention may also have the following additional technical features:

[0008] Optionally, the storage device has at least one storage space configured to allow the traffic cone to be placed and moved in a front-to-back direction, and the storage space has a retractable end in the front-to-back direction. The driving device includes a pushing mechanism and a pushing mechanism. The pushing mechanism is configured to push the traffic cone from the storage space toward the retractable end in the front-to-back direction. The pushing mechanism is configured to push the traffic cone from the retractable end toward the storage space in the front-to-back direction.

[0009] Optionally, the ejection mechanism includes: a first bracket for supporting the traffic cone;

[0010] The first driving member includes a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part are connected and movable relative to each other in the front-back direction, and the first part is connected to the first bracket.

[0011] A locking assembly is connected to the second part and configured to cooperate with the storage device to lock and unlock the second part; wherein, when locked, the second part is fixed in the front-back direction, and when unlocked, the second part is movable in the front-back direction.

[0012] Optionally, the locking component includes:

[0013] The second driving component is connected to the second part;

[0014] A locking tongue is connected to the second driving member and has a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking tongue locks the second part in the locked position and unlocks the second part in the unlocked position. The second driving member is configured to drive the locking tongue to move between the locked position and the unlocked position.

[0015] Optionally, the storage device is provided with a plurality of first positioning parts, which are arranged in a front-rear direction, and the locking component is adapted to cooperate with a portion of the plurality of first positioning parts to lock the second portion.

[0016] Optionally, the first positioning part is a through hole, the locking component can be inserted into the through hole to lock the second part, and the locking component can be disengaged from the through hole to unlock the second part.

[0017] Optionally, the propulsion mechanism is located at the retracting end, and the propulsion mechanism includes:

[0018] Second support;

[0019] A positioning element, which is movably mounted on the second bracket along the vertical direction;

[0020] The third driving component is connected to the second bracket and can drive the positioning component to move up and down.

[0021] The fourth driving component is connected to the storage device and the second bracket respectively, and can drive the second bracket to move in the front-back direction.

[0022] Optionally, the positioning element includes:

[0023] A crossbeam, which is movably mounted on the second support in the vertical direction;

[0024] The second positioning part is connected to the crossbeam and protrudes from the crossbeam in the vertical direction. The second positioning part is configured to push the traffic cone in the front-back direction.

[0025] Optionally, the storage device includes a base plate with a clearance groove extending in a front-rear direction. The positioning member is disposed on one side of the base plate and adapted to extend through the clearance groove into the other side of the base plate to push a traffic cone located on the other side of the base plate. And / or, the storage device includes a base plate with a portion recessed to form a guide structure on one side of the base plate and a first guide groove on the other side of the base plate. The guide structure extends in the front-rear direction and engages with the positioning member in a vertical direction to guide the positioning member to move in the front-rear direction. The storage device further includes a first bracket with a first roller at its bottom, the first roller being slidably disposed within the first guide groove.

[0026] Optionally, the drive device further includes a conveying mechanism configured to move the traffic cone between the take-up end and the predetermined position.

[0027] Optionally, the conveying mechanism includes: a frame;

[0028] A drive assembly, which is connected to the rack;

[0029] A clamping device configured to clamp a traffic cone, the clamping device being connected to and driven by the drive assembly.

[0030] Optionally, the driving device further includes a shifting device, which is located at the predetermined position and configured to shift the traffic cone in a left-right direction.

[0031] Optionally, the displacement device includes: a bracket assembly having a plurality of second receiving positions, the second receiving positions being configured to receive traffic cones arranged in a front-rear direction;

[0032] A rotating member has a first position close to the bracket assembly and a second position away from the bracket assembly, the rotating member being opposite the bracket assembly in the front-rear direction in the first position to arrange the multiple traffic cones neatly.

[0033] The eighth driving member is connected to the rotating member and configured to drive the rotating member to switch between a first position and a second position.

[0034] Optionally, the retraction device includes: a pickup mechanism configured to grip and release the traffic cone;

[0035] A rotating mechanism is connected to the picking mechanism and can drive the picking mechanism to rotate around a predetermined axis, which is parallel to the axis of the traffic cone.

[0036] A flipping mechanism is connected to the rotating mechanism and can flip the picking mechanism in the forward and backward direction.

[0037] Optionally, the flipping mechanism includes:

[0038] The first link extends in the front-to-back direction;

[0039] The second link is connected to the rear end of the first link and can be flipped in the front-back direction;

[0040] The fifteenth driving member is connected to the first connecting rod and is used to drive the first connecting rod to rotate back and forth around the front end of the first connecting rod.

[0041] The sixteenth driving member is connected to the first connecting rod and the second connecting rod respectively, and is used to drive the second connecting rod to rotate around the rear end of the first connecting rod in the front-back direction;

[0042] The picking mechanism is connected to the second linkage. Attached Figure Description

[0043] Figure 1 These are schematic diagrams of loading and unloading conveying equipment according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0044] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the loading and unloading conveying equipment of some embodiments of the present invention from another direction.

[0045] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the ejection mechanism according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0046] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the ejection mechanism from another direction in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 5 These are schematic diagrams of loading and unloading conveying equipment in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0048] Figure 6 yes Figure 5 Enlarged view of point A in the middle circle.

[0049] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the propulsion mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0050] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the propulsion mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 9 These are schematic diagrams of loading and unloading conveying equipment in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0052] Figure 10 yes Figure 9 Enlarged view of point B in the middle circle.

[0053] Figure 11 These are schematic diagrams of loading and unloading conveying equipment in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0054] Figure 12 yes Figure 11 Enlarged view of point C in the middle circle.

[0055] Figure 13 This is a schematic diagram of the base plate in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0056] Figure 14 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0057] Figure 15 Figure 14 Enlarged view of point D in the middle circle.

[0058] Figure 16 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0059] Figure 17 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0060] Figure 18 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0061] Figure 19 This is a schematic diagram of the driving components and clamping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0062] Figure 20 This is a schematic diagram of a clamping device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0063] Figure 21 These are isometric views of the shifting device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0064] Figure 22 This is a top view of the shifting device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0065] Figure 23 This is a side view of the shifting device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0066] Figure 24This is a schematic diagram of a driving device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0067] Figure 25 This is a schematic diagram of a driving device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0068] Figure 26 This is a schematic diagram of a shifting device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0069] Figure 27 This is a schematic diagram of the conveying mechanism and shifting device in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0070] Figure 28 yes Figure 27 Enlarged view of point E in the middle circle.

[0071] Figure 29 This is a side view of the bracket assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0072] Figure 30 This is a partial front view of the bracket assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0073] Figure 31 This is a top view (partial) of the bracket assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0074] Figure 32 These are isometric views of the bracket assembly in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0075] Figure 33 This is a partial schematic diagram of the rack in some embodiments of the present invention.

[0076] Figure 34 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the take-up and take-down device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0077] Figure 35 This is a schematic diagram of a take-up and take-down device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0078] Figure 36 yes Figure 35 Enlarged view of point F in the middle circle.

[0079] Figure 37 This is a schematic diagram of a take-up and take-down device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0080] Figure 38 This is a schematic diagram of a take-up and take-down device according to some embodiments of the present invention.

[0081] Figure 39 This is a schematic diagram of a take-up and take-down device according to some embodiments of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0082] 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.

[0083] Combination Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to an embodiment of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment includes a transport device 1000. The transport device 1000 may include vehicle body parts other than cargo box, such as automobile chassis, cab assembly, engine assembly, and frame assembly. The transport device 1000 may provide driving and braking systems for the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0084] The loading and unloading conveying equipment may also include a storage device 2000, which is connected to the transport device 1000 and is configured to store traffic cones. Specifically, the loading and unloading conveying equipment can retrieve traffic cones from the working face and put them into the storage device 2000, or take out traffic cones from the storage device 2000 and place them on the working face.

[0085] The loading and unloading conveying equipment may also include a drive unit 3000, which cooperates with the storage unit 2000 and is configured to move traffic cones into and out of the storage unit 2000. In other words, the drive unit 3000 can drive the traffic cones out of the storage unit 2000 to facilitate the placement of the traffic cones on the work surface, or drive the traffic cones into the storage unit 2000 to facilitate the placement of traffic cones recovered from the work surface into the storage unit 2000.

[0086] The loading and unloading conveying equipment may also include a take-up and release device 5000, which works in conjunction with the drive device 3000 and is configured to place traffic cones on the working surface and retrieve traffic cones from the working surface. Specifically, when it is necessary to place traffic cones, the drive device 3000 can drive the traffic cones to move out of the storage device 2000, and then place the traffic cones on the working surface through the take-up and release device 5000, which can realize the automatic placement of traffic cones from the storage space to the working surface. When it is necessary to retrieve traffic cones, the take-up and release device 5000 can retrieve the traffic cones on the working surface and move the traffic cones into the storage device 2000 through the drive device 3000.

[0087] The work surface can be the road surface, specifically, it can be highways, urban roads, suburban roads, etc. In the work environment of road maintenance, traffic diversion during green belt trimming, and temporary road closure, traffic cones are set up to remind drivers to pay attention to changes on the road.

[0088] By setting up a storage device 2000, a drive device 3000, and a take-up and drop-down device 5000 in coordination, it is possible to automatically place traffic cones from the storage space to the working surface and automatically retrieve traffic cones from the working surface to the storage space, thereby improving the automation level of loading and unloading conveying equipment, thus improving work efficiency and ensuring the safety of workers during construction.

[0089] Furthermore, the storage device 2000 has at least one storage space 2100, which is configured to be placed and moved in the front-to-back direction of the traffic cone. The storage space 2100 has a receiving end 2110 in the front-to-back direction, wherein the receiving end 2110 is the end of the storage space 2100 away from the transport device 1000, that is, the rear of the loading and unloading conveyor. The traffic cone can be taken out from the receiving end 2110 or moved into the storage device 2000 from the receiving end 2110.

[0090] The drive device 3000 may include a push-out mechanism 100, which can be configured to push the traffic cone from the storage space 2100 toward the receiving end 2110 in the front-back direction. By setting the push-out mechanism 100, the traffic cone can be automatically pushed out of the storage space. Compared with the related technology that requires manual removal of the traffic cone from the carriage, the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment is improved, thereby improving the operation efficiency.

[0091] The drive unit 3000 may also include a propulsion mechanism 200, which is configured to push the traffic cone from the release end 2110 toward the storage space 2100 in the front-back direction. Specifically, after the retrieved traffic cone reaches the release end 2110, it can be automatically pushed into the storage space 2100 by the propulsion mechanism 200 to realize the automatic storage of the traffic cone. Compared with the manual placement of traffic cones in related technologies, this improves the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment and thus improves the work efficiency.

[0092] The drive unit 3000, through the setting of the push mechanism 100 and the push mechanism 200, enables the traffic cones to be automatically moved into or out of the storage space 2100. At the same time, in conjunction with the take-up and take-down device 5000, it effectively improves the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment. Compared with the manual placement and collection of traffic cones in the work area in related technologies, it reduces the risk of operators facing passing vehicles at close range and can improve work efficiency.

[0093] Combination Figure 5In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device 2000 may include multiple base plates 2200, which are stacked vertically and spaced apart, forming storage spaces 2100 between adjacent base plates 2200. The multiple base plates 2200 divide the storage device 2000 into multiple storage spaces 2100, each of which can accommodate traffic cones, greatly improving the space utilization of the storage device 2000. Furthermore, during operation, traffic cones can be partially ejected from the storage spaces 2100 as needed, improving operational efficiency.

[0094] The size of the storage device 2000 can be adjusted. The storage space may include one storage space 2100 or multiple storage spaces 2100 arranged in the vertical direction. The number of storage spaces 2100 can be one, two, three, four, etc., and can be adjusted according to the model of the loading and unloading conveying equipment. For example, different sizes of storage devices 2000 and different numbers of storage spaces 2100 can be configured according to the needs of different roads. This application does not limit the size of the storage device 2000 or the number of storage spaces 2100.

[0095] In addition, the spacing between adjacent base plates 2200 can be set according to the size of the traffic cone, so as to limit the traffic cone through the base plate 2200 and prevent the traffic cone from scattering when the vehicle shakes.

[0096] Combination Figure 5 In some embodiments of the present invention, in the vertical projection of the retracting end 2110, the lower end of the base plate 2200 extends beyond the upper end of the base plate 2200. This avoids structural collisions during the retraction and deployment of traffic cones. Specifically, by providing the retracting end 2110 of the storage device 2000, traffic cones can be retrieved and deployed. When retrieving a traffic cone from the lower base plate 2200, the upper base plate 2200 may obstruct the retrieval and deployment of the traffic cone. For example, when the driving device 3000 retrieves a traffic cone from the lower base plate 2200, the driving device 3000 may collide with the upper base plate 2200. By extending the lower end of the base plate 2200 beyond the upper end of the base plate 2200, the retrieval and deployment of traffic cones are facilitated, interference with the driving device 3000 during operation is avoided, and operational efficiency is improved.

[0097] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the ejection mechanism 100 may include a first support 110, a first drive member 120, and a locking assembly 130.

[0098] The first bracket 110 can be used to support the traffic cones so that the traffic cones in the storage device 2000 can be laid out in an orderly manner to avoid disorder. The first drive member 120 may include a first part 121 and a second part 122. The first part 121 can be connected to the second part 122 and can move relative to each other in the front-back direction. The first part 121 can be connected to the first bracket 110. The locking component 130 can be connected to the second part 122 and is configured to lock and unlock the second part 122. This setting can improve the stability of traffic cone deployment and retrieval operations and improve work efficiency.

[0099] The ejection mechanism 100 can be used to eject traffic cones. During the use of the ejection mechanism 100, the locking component 130 can switch from an unlocked state to a locked state to lock the second part 122. Then, the first part 121 can move relative to the second part 122 in a front-back direction to drive the first bracket 110 to move in a front-back direction away from the locking component 130. Subsequently, the locking component 130 can switch from a locked state to an unlocked state to unlock the second part 122. At this time, the second part 122 can move relative to the first part 121 in a front-back direction toward the first bracket 110 to drive the locking component 130 to move to the next position. In application, the ejection mechanism 100 can be installed in the storage device 2000, and by repeating the aforementioned steps, the first bracket 110 can gradually move toward the retraction end 2110 of the storage device 2000 to eject the traffic cone on the first bracket 110.

[0100] Furthermore, during the aforementioned process, when the locking component 130 is in the unlocked state, under the action of the first driving member 120, the first bracket 110 and the locking component 130 can move closer to each other, causing the first bracket 110 to move away from the retracting end 2110, affecting the extension of the traffic cone. Therefore, a damping component can be added or installed on the first bracket 110 to prevent the first bracket 110 from moving in the front-back direction, ensuring the normal pushing of the extension mechanism 100.

[0101] Of course, the ejection mechanism 100 can also be used to assist in the retraction of traffic cones; for example, the locking assembly 130 can be switched from the unlocked state to the locked state to lock the second part 122, and then the first part 121 can move relative to the second part 122 in the front-back direction to drive the first bracket 110 to move towards the locking assembly 130 in the front-back direction; then, the locking assembly 130 can be switched from the locked state to the unlocked state to unlock the second part 122, at which time the second part 122 can move relative to the first part 121 in the front-back direction away from the first bracket 110 to drive the locking assembly 130 to move to the next position; in application, the ejection mechanism 100 can be set in the storage device 2000, and by repeating the above steps, the first bracket 110 can gradually move away from the retraction end 2110 of the storage device 2000 to assist in the retraction of traffic cones.

[0102] The first support 110 can support traffic cones. When the first support 110 is moved in the manner described above, the traffic cones mounted on the first support 110 can be pushed out or retracted. When the aforementioned pushing mechanism 100 is used to push out traffic cones, at least part of the traffic cones can be extended to facilitate their removal and placement. By repeating the aforementioned steps, the pushing mechanism 100 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 avoids the problem of too many traffic cones being pushed out, which could cause them to fall, thus improving the stability of the operation.

[0103] In addition, the push-out mechanism 100 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 110. Then, the second traffic cone can be stacked behind the first traffic cone. At this time, the push-out mechanism 100 can be used to assist in the recovery of traffic cones. The push-out mechanism 100 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 the traffic cone recovery and deployment operation.

[0104] Of course, depending on the actual situation, there are various ways in which the first part 121 and the second part 122 can move relative to each other; for example, in the front-back direction, the first part 121 can slide relative to the second part 122; or, in the front-back direction, the first part 121 and the second part 122 can be hinged to switch between folding and extending, thereby realizing the movement of the first part 121 relative to the second part 122; but this is not a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0105] Additionally, it should be noted that in some specific examples, the first part 121 may have a driving function to drive the second part 122 to move relative to the first part 121 in the forward and backward direction; in other examples, the second part 122 may have a driving function to drive the first part 121 to move relative to the second part 122 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 121 to move relative to the second part 122 in the forward and backward direction.

[0106] Therefore, the pushing mechanism 100 can push out the traffic cones one by one in the vehicle, so that the vehicle can stably carry out the operation of putting out and taking out traffic cones, improve the automation level of loading and unloading equipment, and improve work efficiency.

[0107] like Figures 3 to 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the locking assembly 130 may include a second drive member 131 and a locking tongue 132.

[0108] The second driving member 131 can be connected to the second part 122, and the locking tongue 132 can be connected to the second driving member 131, having a locked position and an unlocked position. The locking tongue 132 locks the second part 122 in the locked position and unlocks the second part 122 in the unlocked position. The second driving member 131 is configured to drive the locking tongue 132 to move between the locked and unlocked positions. It can be understood that when a traffic cone needs to be pushed out, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 from the unlocked position to the locked position to lock the second part 122. Subsequently, the first part 121 can move away from the second part 122 relative to the locking tongue 132. The directional movement of the stop component 130 drives the traffic cone on the first bracket 110 to be pushed outward a predetermined distance. Then, the second drive component 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to move from the locked position to the unlocked position to unlock the second part 122. Subsequently, the second part 122 can move relative to the first part 121 toward the first bracket 110 and repeat the aforementioned steps. Through the walking automatic movement of the pushing mechanism 100, multiple stacked traffic cones are pushed out one by one to the receiving end 2110, so as to facilitate the receiving device 5000 to transfer the traffic cones to the working surface, improve the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, and improve the operation efficiency.

[0109] Furthermore, the locking tongue 132 is retractably connected to the second drive member 131 in the vertical direction. The locking tongue 132 extends out of the second drive member 131 in the locked position and retracts into the second drive member 131 in the unlocked position. In detail, when it is necessary to push out the traffic cone, the second drive member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to extend in the vertical direction to move to the locked position. Then, the first drive member 120 can drive the first bracket 110 to move so that part of the traffic cone extends out of the vehicle, making it easier to push the traffic cone out of the storage device 2000. Then, the second drive member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to retract in the vertical direction to move to the unlocked position. Then, the first drive member 120 can drive the locking assembly 130 to move so that the locking assembly 130 can move to the next locking position, and repeat the above steps to stably push out the traffic cones stacked in the vehicle one by one.

[0110] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a first roller 111 may be connected to the first support 110. The first roller 111 may be configured to support the first support 110 and be able to roll in the front-back direction. It is understood that the push-out mechanism 100 may be provided in the storage device 2000 to push the traffic cones stacked in the storage device 2000. The first roller 111 can keep the first support 110 and the storage device 2000 apart by a predetermined distance to avoid friction between the first support 110 and the storage device 2000 when pushing the traffic cones, which would affect the operation.

[0111] In detail, the first roller 111 connected to the first bracket 110 can have a certain friction with the storage device 2000, so that the pushing mechanism 100 can automatically push the traffic cone in a walking manner. In other words, since the first bracket 110 is supported in the storage device 2000 by the first roller 111, the friction between the first roller 111 and the storage device 2000 can cause the second part 122 to drive the first bracket 110 to move in the front-back direction relative to the first part 121 when the locking component 130 is in the unlocked state, so that the pushing mechanism 100 can gradually push the traffic cone on the first bracket 110 out through walking automatic movement, which facilitates the placement of the traffic cone.

[0112] In some specific examples, the first roller 111 may be provided at the bottom of the first bracket 110 to support the first bracket 110 within the storage device 2000; or, the first roller 111 may be provided on the side of the first bracket 110 to support the first bracket 110 within the storage device 2000; or, the first roller 111 may be provided at the bottom and side of the first bracket 110 respectively to support the first bracket 110 within the storage device 2000.

[0113] In some embodiments of the present invention, a damping element may be provided on the first support 110, which may be configured to prevent the first support 110 from moving in the front-back direction. It is understood that during the process of the ejection mechanism 100 ejecting or assisting in the retraction of the traffic cone, the first part 1211 and the second part 122 of the first driving member 120 may undergo relative displacement in the front-back direction. In other words, when the first support 110 moves in the front-back direction toward the retraction end 2110 of the storage device 2000, since the damping between the first support 110 and the storage device 2000 is small or there is no damping, the first support 110 will be moved away from the retraction end 2110 of the storage device 2000 by the action of the first driving member 120, thereby affecting the pushing of the traffic cone. Therefore, a damping element may be provided on the first support 110 to overcome the driving force of the first driving member 120, so that the ejection mechanism 100 can move gradually toward the retraction end 2110 to achieve stable ejection of the traffic cone.

[0114] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the top of the first support 110 may be provided with a first receiving groove 112, which extends in the front-back direction. This arrangement can improve the support stability of the first support 110, ensure that the traffic cones are neatly placed in the storage device 2000, and prevent the traffic cones from scattering during transportation.

[0115] In detail, a typical traffic cone consists of a cone and a base. The cone of the traffic cone, which lies inside the vehicle, can be accommodated in the first receiving groove 112. In other words, the first receiving groove 112 can stably accommodate the traffic cone and keep it stable when the traffic cone is pushed out or pushed into the vehicle, thus avoiding the traffic cone from being placed haphazardly.

[0116] In addition, the first receiving slot 112 extends in the front-to-back direction, allowing multiple traffic cones to be stacked in the storage space 2100 in the front-to-back direction, thereby improving the storage capacity of the storage space 2100.

[0117] Of course, the traffic cone as a whole can also be placed in the first receiving slot 112 so that the first support 110 can be driven to move out of the vehicle by the first driving member 120, which facilitates the placement and removal of the traffic cone.

[0118] Furthermore, the first receiving groove 112 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 112, thereby improving the stability of the traffic cone when it is lying down.

[0119] Furthermore, the first support 110 may be provided with multiple first receiving slots 112, which are arranged side by side. It can be understood that the first receiving slots 112 extend in the front-back direction, and the multiple first receiving slots 112 can be arranged in a direction perpendicular to the front-back direction so that the multiple first receiving slots 112 are arranged side by side. In application, the multiple first receiving slots 112 can respectively accommodate multiple traffic cones. The multiple traffic cones can be pushed out of the storage device 2000 as a whole by the pushing mechanism 100; or, the pushing mechanism 100 can assist in pushing the multiple traffic cones as a whole into the vehicle to improve the stability of the traffic cones during the deployment and retrieval operation.

[0120] like Figure 3 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first bracket 110 extends in the left-right direction, and both ends can be provided with a first driving member 120 and a locking component 130, which can improve the stability of the ejection mechanism 100 so that the traffic cone can be automatically ejected in a walking manner.

[0121] Optionally, when the traffic cone is pushed out, the first bracket 110 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 112 of the first bracket 110 can be pushed out one by one, which facilitates the placement of the traffic cones. At the same time, the first driving member 120 and the locking component 130 provided at both ends of the first bracket 110 can further improve the working stability of the pushing mechanism 100, so that the pushing mechanism 100 can steadily step forward to push out the traffic cones one by one, thereby improving the working efficiency and reliability of the pushing mechanism 100.

[0122] Optionally, when the traffic cones are pushed out, the first support 110 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, multiple first receiving slots 112 can be provided in the left-right direction so that the first of the multiple rows of traffic cones can be placed in the first receiving slot 112. The first support 110 is driven to move in the front-back direction by the first driving member 120 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.

[0123] The storage device 2000 has a storage space 2100, which is configured to accommodate traffic cones. The push-out mechanism 100 is located in the storage space 2100. The first bracket 110 is used to support the traffic cones. The locking component 130 is configured to cooperate with the storage device 2000 to lock and unlock the second part 122. By applying the aforementioned push-out mechanism 100, the traffic cones can move stably in the storage space 2100, which facilitates the loading and unloading of traffic cones and improves the working efficiency of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0124] Specifically, when the traffic cone is pushed out, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to extend in the vertical direction to the locking position to lock the second part 122. Then, the first part 121 can move away from the locking assembly 130 in the front-back direction relative to the second part 122 to drive the traffic cone on the first bracket 110 to push out a predetermined distance to facilitate the removal of the traffic cone. Then, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to retract in the vertical direction to the unlocking position to unlock the second part 122. Then, the second part 122 can move towards the first bracket 110 relative to the first part 121 to drive the locking assembly 130 to move to the next position and repeat the above steps so that the pushing mechanism 100 can move automatically in a walking manner, thereby pushing out the traffic cone one by one in a stable manner, which facilitates the removal of the traffic cone.

[0125] In addition, a first roller 111 may be provided at the bottom of the first support 110. When the push-out mechanism 100 is set in the storage space 2100, the first roller 111 can be supported in the storage space 2100 so that the first support 110 can move in the front and back direction to realize the stepping automatic movement of the push-out mechanism 100. At the same time, the first roller 111 can also improve the stability of the movement of the push-out mechanism 100.

[0126] Furthermore, the first support 110 can extend in the left and right direction, and multiple first receiving slots 112 can be provided on the first support 110 so that the first one of the multiple rows of traffic cones can be placed in the first receiving slot 112. When the push-out mechanism 100 moves automatically in the front and back direction, it can push multiple rows of traffic cones at the same time, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retraction.

[0127] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device 2000 may be provided with a plurality of first positioning parts 2210.

[0128] The plurality of first positioning parts 2210 can be arranged in the front-back direction, and the locking component 130 is adapted to cooperate with a portion of the plurality of first positioning parts 2210 to lock the second part 122, so as to realize the automatic movement of pushing steps, which facilitates the pushing of traffic cones one by one.

[0129] When the traffic cone is pushed out, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to extend in the vertical direction to the locking position. At this time, the locking tongue 132 can cooperate with a portion of the multiple first positioning portions 2210 on the storage device 2000 to lock the second portion 122. Then, the first portion 121 can move away from the locking assembly 130 in the front-back direction relative to the second portion 122 to drive the traffic cone on the first bracket 110 to be pushed out. Then, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to retract in the vertical direction to the unlocking position to unlock the second portion 122. Then, the second portion 122 can move towards the first bracket 110 in the front-back direction relative to the first portion 121 to push the traffic cones one by one to the retraction end 2110. Through the cooperation between the pushing mechanism 100 and the first positioning portion 2210, the working stability and reliability of the pushing mechanism 100 are improved.

[0130] The following embodiments are provided in this invention to further illustrate the cooperation between the locking component 130 and the plurality of first positioning parts 2210. Of course, this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of this invention.

[0131] Example 1

[0132] The first positioning part 2210 can be a through hole, into which the locking component 130 can be inserted to lock the second part 122, and the locking component 130 can also disengage from the through hole to unlock the second part 122. The locking tongue 132 can extend vertically outward from the second driving member 131 and insert into the through hole to lock the second part 122, at which point the locking tongue 132 is in the locked position; alternatively, the locking tongue 132 can retract vertically from the second driving member 131 and disengage from the through hole to unlock the second part 122, at which point the locking tongue 132 is in the unlocked position. In summary, through the cooperation of the locking tongue 132 and the through hole, the pushing mechanism 100 can automatically push out the traffic cone in a walking motion, improving operational efficiency.

[0133] Example 2

[0134] The first positioning part 2210 can be a first magnetic structure, and the locking assembly 130 can be provided with a second magnetic structure. The first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure can be magnetically attracted to each other. The second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to extend vertically to the first positioning part 2210, so that the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure can magnetically attract each other to lock the second part 122. At this time, the locking tongue 132 is in the locked position. Alternatively, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to disengage vertically from the first positioning part 2210, thereby releasing the magnetic attraction between the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure, and thus unlocking the second part 122. At this time, the locking tongue 132 is in the unlocked position. Therefore, through the cooperation of the first magnetic structure and the second magnetic structure, the pushing mechanism 100 can automatically push out the traffic cone in a walking motion, improving operational efficiency.

[0135] Example 3

[0136] The first positioning part 2210 can be a suction cup structure. The locking component 130 can press against the suction cup structure to lock the second part 122, and the locking component 130 can disengage from the suction cup structure to unlock the second part 122. The second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to extend vertically to the first positioning part 2210, so that the locking component 130 can press against the suction cup structure, allowing the suction cup structure to hold the locking component 130 and lock the second part 122. At this time, the locking tongue 132 is in the locked position. Alternatively, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to disengage vertically from the first positioning part 2210 and move to the unlocked position. In other words, the suction cup structure allows the pushing mechanism 100 to automatically push out the traffic cone in a walking motion, improving operational efficiency.

[0137] In some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device 2000 may be provided with a plurality of first positioning portions 2210, the plurality of first positioning portions 2210 being arranged in a front-back direction, and the locking component 130 being adapted to cooperate with a portion of the plurality of first positioning portions to lock a second portion.

[0138] In some specific examples, the base plate 2200 may be provided with a first positioning part 2210, and the locking tongue 132 is driven to extend and retract by the second driving member 131 so that the locking tongue 132 cooperates with the first positioning part 2210 to lock and unlock the second part 122.

[0139] Secondly, a plurality of first positioning parts 2210 arranged in the front-back direction can be provided on the base plate 2200. Through the cooperation of the locking tongue 132 and the first positioning parts 2210, the push-out mechanism 100 can realize the stepping automatic movement in the front-back direction. The first positioning part 2210 can be a through hole, and the locking tongue 132 can be inserted into and disengaged from the through hole in the up-down direction.

[0140] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bottom wall of the storage space 2100 may be provided with a guide groove extending in the front-back direction, and the first bracket 110 is provided with a first roller 111 that extends into the guide groove and is movable in the front-back direction. In this way, the walking automatic movement of the pushing mechanism 100 can be guided by the guide groove to better push out the traffic cone.

[0141] Optionally, the first roller 111 at the bottom of the first support 110 can extend into the guide groove. When the pushing mechanism 100 moves automatically in a stepping manner in the front-back direction, the guide groove and the first roller 111 can guide the pushing mechanism 100 to push the traffic cone. In addition, the cooperation between the first roller 111 and the guide groove can also limit the pushing mechanism 100 to prevent it from detaching from the storage device 2000 when the loading and unloading conveying equipment is impacted.

[0142] Of course, multiple guide grooves extending in the front-back direction can also be provided on the bottom wall of the storage space 2100, and the first roller 111 can be set at the bottom of the first bracket 110. The first roller 111 can cooperate with the guide groove to guide the push-out mechanism 100.

[0143] Specifically, when the traffic cone is pushed, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to extend downward to insert into the through hole on the base plate 2200. At this time, the locking tongue 132 is in the locked position. Then, the first part 121 can move away from the locking assembly 130 in the front-back direction relative to the second part 122 to drive the traffic cone on the first bracket 110 to push out a predetermined distance. Then, the second driving member 131 can drive the locking tongue 132 to retract upward to disengage from the through hole on the base plate 2200. At this time, the locking tongue 132 is in the unlocked position. Then, the second part 122 can move towards the first bracket 110 in the front-back direction relative to the first part 121 to drive the locking assembly 130 to move to the next position and repeat the above steps again. This allows the pushing mechanism 100 to move automatically in the front-back direction to push out multiple stacked traffic cones in the storage space 2100 one by one, making it easier to place the traffic cones on the road surface.

[0144] Furthermore, a guide groove extending in the front-to-back direction can be provided on the base plate 2200. A first roller 111 can be provided at the bottom of the first bracket 110. The first roller 111 can extend into the guide groove to guide the movement of the pushing mechanism 100, improve the stability of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, and at the same time, the first roller 111 can also limit the pushing mechanism 100 through the cooperation of the guide groove to prevent the pushing mechanism 100 from falling out of the storage device 2000 due to vehicle vibration. In addition, a first receiving groove 112 can be provided at the top of the first bracket 110 so that the cone of the traffic cone can be placed in the first receiving groove 112.

[0145] The ejection mechanism 100 in this invention has the following functions:

[0146] 1. Anti-shake function: During transportation and operation, if the storage device 2000 shakes due to uneven road surface, the first roller 111 of the push-out mechanism 100 inside the box will not jump out of the groove, and the traffic cones will not be placed in a mess.

[0147] 2. Overall pushing and guiding function, that is, pushing the traffic cones in parallel and at a constant speed a certain distance towards the storage device 2000's take-up end 2110, so as to facilitate the fixed-point clamping of the take-up device 5000.

[0148] 3. Anti-wear and noise reduction function, and to prevent sharp noise from dry friction between steel, plastic wheels are used to replace the sliding friction between steel.

[0149] 4. Convenient maintenance: No external cranes or other tools are needed for maintenance. The maintenance location of each component is close to the storage device (2000 doors), and the weight of each component when it is replaced does not exceed 1000 kg.

[0150] 5. High cost performance, meaning it has excellent performance, is stable and reliable, has a long service life, and is not prone to failure.

[0151] Specifically, the present invention includes the following structure:

[0152] Storage device 2000: It can be constructed and welded from rectangular tubes of different specifications and models. It mainly has functions such as support, limiting, guiding and storage for the automatic deployment and retraction of traffic cones.

[0153] The ejection mechanism 100 consists of a vertical cylinder (i.e., locking assembly 130), a horizontal cylinder (i.e., first driving member 120), a first bracket 110, and first rollers 111. The first rollers 111 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the first bracket 110. The first rollers 111 roll in the guide groove of the base plate 2200, so that the bottom of the first bracket 110 is separated from the upper surface of the base plate 2200 to avoid dry friction between the steel plates. Under the combined action of the locking assembly 130 and the first driving member 120, the first bracket 110 and the retraction end 2110 of the whole-layer traffic cone storage device 2000 are pushed to perform an overall walking automatic ejection movement.

[0154] Pipe protector chain: One end of the pipe protector chain is connected to the first support 110, and the other end is fixed on the base plate 2200. In the push-out mechanism 100, the pipe protector chain is mainly used to protect the orderly movement of the gas pipe and oil pipe and avoid pipe failure.

[0155] Traffic cones: The specifications and models of traffic cones can meet the national standard manufacturing requirements according to different application scenarios. The traffic cones are arranged in rows and layers and inverted on the box body, with the top of the traffic cones facing the front of the storage device 2000 and the base facing the rear of the storage device 2000 (i.e., the storage end 2110).

[0156] Base plate 2200: The base plate 2200 is welded to the storage device 2000. The front ends of multiple base plates 2200 are aligned, and the rear ends are stepped to avoid interference when the traffic cone is picked up or put down. Multiple base plates 2200 can each have a guide groove. The first roller 111 can roll and move in the guide groove to reduce the resistance of the ejection mechanism 100. At the same time, it provides guidance, limit, and anti-shaking protection for the sliding of the cone. When the traffic cone is ejected by the overall step-by-step ejection method of the ejection mechanism 100, multiple base plates 2200 are provided with pin holes at the bottom. When the locking tongue 132 is inserted into the pin hole of the base plate 2200, the first driving member 120 drives the first bracket 110 to move, realizing the automatic overall ejection function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0157] In some specific examples, the locking assembly 130 may include: a vertical cylinder, a vertical sleeve, and a vertical push rod. The vertical cylinder is screwed to the upper end of the vertical sleeve, and the vertical cylinder rod is connected to the vertical push rod. Under the extension and retraction of the vertical cylinder, the vertical push rod is driven to move up and down inside the vertical sleeve, so as to send the vertical push rod into the pin hole of the base plate 2200. When the horizontal cylinder drives the horizontal push rod to move, the automatic overall ejection function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment is realized. The vertical sleeve is made of rectangular tube and welded to the front end of the horizontal push rod. It is mainly used to install the vertical cylinder, guide and limit the movement of the vertical push rod, and protect the vertical cylinder from radial force to extend its service life.

[0158] The vertical push rod is made of rectangular tube and connected to the vertical cylinder rod by a pin. Under the extension and retraction of the vertical cylinder, the vertical push rod moves up and down in the vertical sleeve to send the vertical push rod into the pin hole of the base plate 2200. When the horizontal cylinder drives the horizontal push rod to move, the automatic overall push function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment is realized.

[0159] In some other specific examples, the first driving component 120 may include a horizontal push rod, a horizontal cylinder and a horizontal sleeve. The horizontal push rod is machined from a rectangular tube and connected to the horizontal cylinder rod by a pin. Under the extension and retraction movement of the horizontal cylinder, the horizontal push rod is driven to move horizontally within the horizontal sleeve to realize the walking-type automatic overall push-out function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0160] The horizontal cylinder is screwed to the front end of the first bracket 110. The horizontal cylinder rod and the horizontal push rod are connected by a pin. Under the extension and retraction of the horizontal cylinder, the horizontal push rod moves in the horizontal sleeve to realize the walking automatic overall push function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0161] The horizontal sleeve is made of rectangular tube and welded to the front end of the first bracket 110. It is mainly used to guide and limit the movement of the horizontal push rod and to protect the horizontal cylinder from radial force, thus extending its service life.

[0162] First support 110: The first support 110 is assembled and welded from sheet metal parts into a box structure. The upper end of the first support 110 has a row of semi-conical holes that match the outer surface of the bottom of the traffic cone cylinder. The four corners of the bottom of the first support 110 have first rollers 111. The first rollers 111 roll in the guide groove of the base plate 2200, so that the bottom of the first support 110 is separated from the upper surface of the base plate 2200 to avoid dry friction between the steel plates. Under the combined action of the vertical cylinder and the horizontal cylinder, the first support 110 and the rear end seat of the whole layer of traffic cone storage device 2000 are pushed out automatically in a walking motion.

[0163] First roller 111: The first roller 111 is installed at the bottom of the four corners of the first bracket 110. The first roller 111 rolls in the guide groove of the base plate 2200, so that the bottom of the first bracket 110 is separated from the upper surface of the base plate 2200 to avoid dry friction between the steel plates. At the same time, the depth of the first roller 111 in the base plate 2200 is greater than the height between the top of the traffic cone and the upper base plate 2200, so as to achieve the anti-shaking function. That is, during transportation and operation, if the storage device 2000 shakes due to uneven road surface, the first roller 111 of the push-out mechanism 100 inside the box will not jump out of the groove, and the traffic cones will not be placed in a mess.

[0164] This invention controls the depth of the guide groove in the base plate 2200, the height of each layer in the storage device 2000, and the structural dimensions of the traffic cone base. During transportation and operation, if the storage device 2000 shakes due to uneven road surface, the first roller 111 of the push-out mechanism 100 inside the compartment will not jump out of the groove, and the traffic cones will not be placed in a mess, thus giving the equipment an anti-shake function.

[0165] By designing the ejection mechanism 100, first rollers 111 are installed at the four corners of the bottom of the conical support. The first rollers 111 roll in the guide groove of the base plate 2200, so that the bottom of the conical support is separated from the upper surface of the base plate 2200 to avoid dry friction between the steel plates. At the same time, the ejection mechanism 100 can match the shape of the cone support and the upper surface of the seat of the traffic cone. Under the combined action of the locking component 130 and the first driving component 120, the first bracket 110 and the entire layer of traffic cones are automatically ejected in a stepping manner towards the rear end of the storage device 2000. That is, the entire layer of traffic cones is pushed out at a certain distance in parallel and at a constant speed towards the rear end of the storage device 2000 to facilitate the picking and putting of traffic cones, so that the equipment has the functions of overall ejection and guidance.

[0166] In addition, the use of plastic wheels to replace the sliding friction between steel components gives the equipment anti-wear and noise reduction functions.

[0167] like Figures 7 to 13 As shown, according to the embodiment of the present invention, the propulsion mechanism 200 may include a second support 210, a positioning member 220, a third driving member 230 and a fourth driving member 240. The positioning member 220 is movably disposed on the second support 210 in the vertical direction. The third driving member 230 may be connected to the second support 210 and may drive the positioning member 220 to move in the vertical direction. The fourth driving member 240 may be connected to the second support 210 and may drive the second support 210 to move in the forward and backward 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.

[0168] The positioning element 220 can cooperate with the traffic cone to keep the relative position of the traffic cone and the positioning element 220 unchanged. For example, the positioning element 220 can be provided with an adhesive structure to fix it to the traffic cone; or the positioning element 220 can be provided with a snap-fit ​​structure to fix it to the traffic cone; or the positioning element 220 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 220 are fixedly connected by 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 220 and the traffic cone.

[0169] For example, in conjunction with the appendix Figure 8 In a forward-backward direction, the fourth drive member 240 and the third drive member 230 are sequentially arranged. During the operation of the propulsion mechanism 200, the positioning member 220 is in its initial position (wherein, in the initial position, the positioning member 220 is separated from the traffic cone). The third drive member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to move upward to approach the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 220 engages with the traffic cone, and the relative position of the positioning member 220 and the traffic cone remains unchanged. Subsequently, the fourth drive member 240 can drive the second bracket 210 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 third drive member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to move downward away from the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 220 is disengaged from the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fourth drive member 240 can drive the second support 210 to move backward, so that the positioning member 220 moves backward to the initial position. Through the aforementioned steps, the traffic cone can be pushed a predetermined distance. It is understood that the pushing mechanism 200 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.

[0170] Of course, depending on the actual situation, the propulsion mechanism 200 can also push the traffic cone in the following way: Specifically, in the forward-backward direction, the third drive member 230 and the fourth drive member 240 are arranged sequentially, the positioning member 220 can be in the initial position, the fourth drive member 240 can drive the second bracket 210 to move backward, so as to drive the positioning member 220 to move backward, then the third drive member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to move upward to approach the traffic cone, so that the positioning member 220 cooperates with the traffic cone, so that the relative position of the positioning member 220 and the traffic cone can remain unchanged; then the fourth drive member 240 can drive the second bracket 210 to move forward, so as to drive the positioning member 220 to move forward, thereby driving the traffic cone to move forward a predetermined distance to push the traffic cone, then the third drive member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to move downward to move away from the traffic cone, so as to disengage the positioning member 220 from the traffic cone, and at the same time the positioning member 220 can return to the initial position.

[0171] Therefore, according to the propulsion mechanism 200 in the embodiment of the present invention, the propulsion mechanism 200 can gradually push the traffic cone from the release end 2110 into the storage space 2000, thereby improving the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment and increasing work efficiency.

[0172] It should be noted that the description of orientation in this invention is merely some implementation methods of this invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of this invention. Adjustments to the scheme without changing the original design intent of this invention are still within the scope of protection of this invention.

[0173] like Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second bracket 210 may have a receiving cavity 211, and the positioning member 220 may be inserted into the receiving cavity 211 and move within the receiving cavity 211 in the vertical direction. With this configuration, the positioning member 220 can be moved a predetermined distance in the vertical direction by the limiting effect of the receiving cavity 211, thereby realizing the pushing of the traffic cone by the pushing mechanism 200.

[0174] Specifically, when the propulsion mechanism 200 is working, the positioning member 220 is in the initial position. The third driving member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to move within the accommodating cavity 211 so that the positioning member 220 approaches and engages with the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fourth driving member 240 can drive the second bracket 210 to move in the front-back direction and approach the fourth driving member 240 so that the positioning member 220 can move the traffic cone a predetermined distance in the front-back direction. Then, the third driving member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to move within the accommodating cavity 211 so that the positioning member 220 disengages from the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fourth driving member 240 can drive the second bracket 210 to move away from the fourth driving member 240 in the front-back direction so that the positioning member 220 can return to the initial position in the front-back direction. By continuously repeating the aforementioned steps, the automatic pushing of the traffic cone is achieved.

[0175] In addition, the second support 210 may include a top wall and a bottom wall. In other words, the top wall and bottom wall can limit the positioning member 220 so that the positioning member 220 can move within a predetermined range in the vertical direction to ensure the normal operation of the propulsion mechanism 200. For example, by limiting the positioning member 220 from falling off the second support 210, or by preventing the positioning member 220 from moving beyond the predetermined range and causing it to collide with other structural members, the top wall and bottom wall can improve the safety of the propulsion mechanism 200 and reduce the occurrence of safety accidents.

[0176] like Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, a positioning groove 212 may be provided on the side wall of the accommodating cavity 211. The positioning groove 212 extends in the vertical direction, and a slider is provided on the positioning member 220. The slider is slidably disposed in the positioning groove 212 in the vertical direction. It can be understood that when the positioning member 220 moves in the vertical direction, the slider can slide in the vertical direction in the positioning groove 212 to realize the guiding function of the positioning groove 212, so that the positioning member 220 can move stably in the vertical direction and ensure the normal operation of the propulsion mechanism 200.

[0177] In some specific examples, the fourth drive member 240 may be a cylinder, the cylinder rod of which may be connected to the positioning member 220 via a pin, and the pin may be slidably disposed in the positioning groove 212 to provide guidance for the movement of the positioning member 220.

[0178] like Figure 8 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second bracket 210 may include a plurality of brackets arranged side by side in the left-right direction, the positioning member 220 extends in the left-right direction and can be movably connected to the plurality of second brackets 210 respectively, at least one of the plurality of second brackets 210 is connected to a third driving member 230, and at least one of the plurality of second brackets 210 is connected to a fourth driving member 240, thereby improving the movement stability of the positioning member 220, thereby improving the structural strength of the propulsion mechanism 200 and ensuring that the propulsion mechanism 200 can work normally.

[0179] Optionally, the positioning element 220 extends in the left-right direction, and multiple second brackets 210 are arranged side by side on the positioning element 220 in the left-right direction. The positioning element 220 is movably connected to the multiple second brackets 210. Each of the multiple second brackets 210 is connected to a third driving element 230 and a fourth driving element 240. It can be understood that the positioning element 220 can be driven by the multiple third driving elements 230 and the multiple fourth driving elements 240, thereby improving the pushing ability of the positioning element 220. At the same time, the positioning element 220 has a certain length, so when multiple traffic cones are arranged in the left-right direction, the positioning element 220 can push multiple traffic cones simultaneously, thereby improving the efficiency of the deployment and retrieval operation.

[0180] like Figure 8 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning member 220 may include a crossbeam 221 and a second positioning part 222.

[0181] The crossbeam 221 is movably mounted on the second support 210 in the vertical direction. The second positioning part 222 can be connected to the crossbeam 221 and protrude from the crossbeam 221 in the vertical direction. The second positioning part 222 can be configured to push the traffic cone in the front-back direction, so that the positioning part 220 can cooperate with the traffic cone to push the traffic cone through the second positioning part 222.

[0182] In detail, when the propulsion mechanism 200 is working, the second positioning part 222 is in the initial position. The third driving member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move in the vertical direction so that the second positioning part 222 is close to the traffic cone. Then, the fourth driving member 240 can indirectly drive the crossbeam 221 to move in the front-back direction closer to the fourth driving member 240. At this time, the second positioning part 222 on the crossbeam 221 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 third driving member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move in the vertical direction so that the second positioning part 222 is away from the traffic cone. Then, the fourth driving member 240 can indirectly drive the crossbeam 221 to move away from the fourth driving member 240 in the front-back direction so that the second positioning part 222 returns to the initial position. The traffic cone can be pushed a predetermined distance repeatedly, improving the automation of the traffic cone deployment and retraction operation and increasing work efficiency.

[0183] Furthermore, the positioning member 220 may be provided with a groove 223, which can penetrate the crossbeam 221 in the front-back direction and is located on the same side of the crossbeam 221 as the second positioning part 222. The groove 223 is configured to guide the positioning member 220 to move in the front-back direction, which can improve the movement stability of the positioning member 220 and thus improve the reliability of the propulsion mechanism 200.

[0184] In detail, the propulsion mechanism 200 can be installed on the storage device 2000, and the storage device 2000 can include a base plate 2200. The base plate 2200 can be provided with a guide structure 2230, which can extend in the front-back direction. Therefore, when the propulsion mechanism 200 is working, the third driving member 230 can move in the up-down direction so that the groove 223 on the positioning member 220 can be disengaged from and inserted into the guide structure 2230. Through the cooperation between the groove 223 and the guide structure 2230, the positioning member 220 can be guided to move in the front-back direction to improve the movement stability of the positioning member 220.

[0185] In addition, the groove 223 can be located on the same side of the crossbeam 221 as the second positioning part 222. It is understood that the third driving member 230 can drive the positioning part 220 to move in the vertical direction, so that the second positioning part 222 can approach the traffic cone, and the groove 223 can be embedded in the guide structure. Then, under the drive of the fourth driving member 240, the second positioning part 222 can drive the traffic cone to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction, and the guide structure 2230 can guide the positioning part 220 to move stably in the front-back direction, thereby improving the reliability of movement.

[0186] like Figure 8 , Figure 11 and Figure 12As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the crossbeam 221 can extend in the left-right direction, and the second positioning part 222 includes a plurality of second positioning parts 222 arranged in the left-right direction on the crossbeam 221 and adapted to cooperate with traffic cones, thereby improving the working efficiency of the propulsion mechanism 200.

[0187] Specifically, the crossbeam 221 extends in the left and right direction and can have a certain length. Multiple second positioning parts 222 can be arranged on the crossbeam 221. When the propulsion mechanism 200 is working, the crossbeam 221 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 second positioning parts 222 arranged on the crossbeam 221 can push multiple traffic cones respectively, thereby improving the pushing efficiency of the propulsion mechanism 200.

[0188] like Figure 8 , Figure 11 and Figure 12 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the second positioning part 222 may include at least one positioning post disposed on the upper surface of the crossbeam 221 to realize the pushing of the propulsion mechanism.

[0189] Specifically, when the propulsion mechanism 200 is working, the third driving member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move upward to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 211 so that the positioning column can move upward. When the fourth driving member 240 drives the second bracket 210, 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.

[0190] like Figure 7 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the fourth driving member 240 may include a first driving part 241, a first sleeve 242 and a second sleeve 243. The second sleeve 243 is telescopically connected to the first sleeve 242 in the front-back direction. The first driving part 241 is connected to the first sleeve 242 and the driving end is connected to the second sleeve 243. This arrangement allows the second bracket 210 to move stably in the front-back direction, thereby realizing the pushing of the traffic cone.

[0191] In detail, the first drive unit 241 can be connected to the first sleeve 242, and the drive end of the first drive unit 241 can move inside the first sleeve 242 and be connected to the second sleeve 243. When the fourth drive member 240 is running, the second sleeve 243 can move relative to the first sleeve 242 in the front-back direction so that the second sleeve 243 can extend and retract from the first sleeve 242. Through the sleeve connection between the first sleeve 242 and the second sleeve 243, the stability of the movement of the fourth drive member 240 can be improved.

[0192] In some embodiments of the present invention, the third driving member 230 may include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. Driving with a cylinder or hydraulic cylinder can simplify the structure of the propulsion mechanism 200, and the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder has high versatility and is easy to maintain.

[0193] In other embodiments of the present invention, the fourth driving member 240 may include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder. Driving with a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder can simplify the structure of the propulsion mechanism 200, and the cylinder or hydraulic cylinder has high versatility and is easy to maintain.

[0194] In some other embodiments of the present invention, the third drive member 230 and the fourth drive member 240 may both include a cylinder or a hydraulic cylinder to simplify the structure of the propulsion mechanism 200 and facilitate the replacement and maintenance of the drive members.

[0195] Of course, depending on the actual situation, at least one of the third driving member 230 and the fourth driving member 240 can be a screw drive structure, which can improve the stability of the propulsion mechanism 200. For example, the driving end of the first driving part 241 can be a screw structure, and the driving end can be screw driven to cooperate with the second sleeve 243 so that the second sleeve 243 can extend and retract relative to the first sleeve 242 in the front-back direction. Due to the characteristics of the screw drive mechanism, the driving end of the first driving part 241 cannot be driven in reverse by the second sleeve 243, so as to improve the working stability of the propulsion mechanism 200.

[0196] According to the loading and unloading conveying equipment in the embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment may include a storage device 2000 and a propulsion mechanism 200 in the above embodiments.

[0197] The storage device 2000 may have a storage space 2100, which may be configured to accommodate traffic cones. The fourth drive member 240 may be connected to the storage device 2000. By applying the aforementioned propulsion mechanism 200, the traffic cones can be stably pushed in the storage space 2100. After the take-up and release device 5000 retracts the traffic cones from the working surface, the propulsion mechanism 200 can push the traffic cones into the storage space 2000, thereby improving the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, facilitating the take-up and release of traffic cones, and improving work efficiency.

[0198] Specifically, the traffic cone can be housed in the storage space 2100. The first driving part 241 and / or the first sleeve 242 of the fourth driving member 240 can be connected to the storage device 2000, and the driving end of the first driving part 241 can be connected to the second sleeve 243. When the loading and unloading conveying equipment is working, the second positioning part 222 can be in the initial position, and the third driving member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move from the bottom wall to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 211 so that the second positioning part 222 on the crossbeam 221 can cooperate with the traffic cone. Subsequently, the fourth driving member 240 can drive the second... The frame 210 moves closer to the fourth drive member 240 in the front-back direction so that the second positioning part 222 can abut against the traffic cone in the front-back direction, thereby driving the traffic cone to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction and realizing the pushing of the traffic cone; then the third drive member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move from the top wall to the bottom wall of the accommodating cavity 211 so that the second positioning part 222 on the crossbeam 221 can disengage from the traffic cone; subsequently, the fourth drive member 240 can drive the part away from the fourth drive member 240 in the front-back direction so that the second positioning part 222 can move to the initial position in the front-back direction.

[0199] Therefore, by repeating the aforementioned steps, the traffic cones can be pushed. During the process of pushing the traffic cones into the storage space 2100, the first traffic cone can be placed in the storage space 2100. Then, the second traffic cone can be pushed a predetermined distance by the pushing mechanism 200 so that the second traffic cone is stacked behind the first traffic cone. With the repeated pushing of the pushing mechanism 200, multiple traffic cones can be stacked in the storage space 2100.

[0200] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device 2000 may include a base plate 2200.

[0201] The base plate 2200 may be provided with a clearance groove 2220, which extends in the front-rear direction. A positioning member 220 may be provided on one side of the base plate 2200 and is adapted to extend through the clearance groove 2220 into the other side of the base plate 2200 to push the traffic cone located on the other side of the base plate 2200. It is understood that, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiment, when the loading and unloading conveying equipment is working, the third driving member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move from the bottom wall to the top wall of the accommodating cavity 211, so that the second positioning part 222 on the crossbeam 221 can extend into the other side of the base plate 2200. Subsequently, under the action of the fourth driving member 240... The second positioning part 222 can move in the clearance groove 2220 in the front-back direction. At the same time, the second positioning part 222 can abut against the traffic cone to drive the traffic cone to move a predetermined distance in the front-back direction. Then, the third driving member 230 can drive the crossbeam 221 to move from the top wall of the accommodating cavity 211 to the bottom wall. The second positioning part 222 can move from the other side of the bottom plate 2200 back to one side. In other words, the clearance groove 2220 can be used to move and make way for the positioning member 220, so as to better realize the pushing of the propulsion mechanism 200. It can also avoid the traffic cone from colliding with other structures of the propulsion mechanism 200 except for the positioning member 220, which would affect the normal pushing.

[0202] like Figures 11 to 13 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device 2000 may include a base plate 2200, on which a guide structure 2230 may be provided, and a groove 223 is provided on the positioning member 220. The guide structure 2230 extends in the front-back direction and cooperates with the positioning member 220 in the up-down direction to guide the positioning member 220 to move in the front-back direction, thereby improving the movement stability of the positioning member 220.

[0203] There are various ways in which the guide structure 2230 and the positioning member 220 can be matched; for example, the guide structure 2230 can be a guide rail, and the positioning member 220 can be provided with a pulley, which can be rolled in the guide rail; or, the guide structure 2230 can be constructed with a groove 223, and the positioning member 220 can be provided with a protrusion, which can be disengaged from and inserted into the groove 223; of course, the scope of protection of the present invention includes, but is not limited to, the aforementioned matching methods.

[0204] Optionally, the third driving member 230 can engage with the guide structure 2230 in the vertical direction. In this case, the guide structure 2230 can provide guidance for the movement of the driving member in the forward and backward direction, thereby improving the stability of the push. After the push is completed, the third driving member 230 can move the driving member in the vertical direction to disengage from the guide structure 2230.

[0205] Furthermore, the ejection mechanism 100 can be located at the front of the storage space 2000, and the propulsion mechanism 200 can be located at the rear of the storage space. The ejection mechanism 100 can be configured to gradually eject the traffic cones in the storage space 2000 to the retraction end 2110 from front to back, and the propulsion mechanism 200 can be configured to gradually propel the traffic cones at the retraction end 2110 to the storage space 2000 from back to front. (Refer to...) Figure 1 and Figure 13 A portion of the base plate 2200 may be recessed to form a guide structure 2230 on one side of the base plate 2200 and a first guide groove 2240 on the other side of the base plate 2200. The ejection mechanism 100 may include a first bracket 110, the bottom of which is provided with a first roller 111, which is slidably disposed in the first guide groove 2240. Specifically, the first bracket 110 may be used to support traffic cones, such as multiple traffic cones stacked in the storage space 2100. The first bracket 110 supports the first of the multiple traffic cones so that the multiple traffic cones can be neatly accommodated in the storage space 2100. In addition, the ejection mechanism 100 may eject the traffic cones to the storage end 2110. At this time, the first bracket 110 may move in the front-back direction through the cooperation of the first roller 111 at the bottom with the first guide groove 2240 to assist in the ejection of the traffic cones. In other words, by making a portion of the base plate 2200 recessed, a first guide groove 2240 is formed on the upper part of the base plate 2200 to position the stroke of the ejection mechanism 100, and a guide structure 2230 is formed on the lower part of the base plate 2200 to position the stroke of the propulsion mechanism 200, thereby improving the motion stability of the ejection mechanism 100 and the propulsion mechanism 200, and thus improving the working stability of the loading and unloading conveying equipment and reducing the failure rate.

[0206] like Figure 9 and Figure 11 As shown, in some embodiments of the present invention, the storage device 2000 may include a plurality of base plates 2200, which are stacked and spaced apart in the vertical direction. A storage space 2100 is constructed above each base plate 2200. Therefore, a plurality of storage spaces 2100 can be constructed by the plurality of base plates 2200 to improve the storage rate of traffic cones by the storage device 2000.

[0207] The storage device 2000 includes multiple base plates 2200 stacked vertically and spaced apart. A storage space 2100 can be constructed above each base plate 2200. The first sleeve 242 and / or the first drive part 241 of the pushing mechanism 200 are connected to the lower side of the base plate 2200. The base plate 2200 is provided with a clearance groove 2220. When the pushing mechanism 200 is working, the positioning member 220 can pass through the clearance groove 2220 to extend into the other side of the base plate 2200 to push the traffic cone located on the other side of the base plate 2200.

[0208] Additionally, at least a portion of the recess on the base plate 2200 forms a guide structure 2230 on one side of the base plate 2200 and a first guide groove 2240 on the other side. A first support 110 can be disposed on the other side of the base plate 2200 to support the traffic cone, facilitating its deployment and retraction. A first roller 111 can be provided at the bottom of the first support 110, slidably disposed within the first guide groove 2240 to guide the first support 110 to move in the front-back direction, improving operational stability and preventing vibration of the loading / unloading conveyor equipment from causing the second support 210 to deviate. Furthermore, a groove 223 can be provided on the positioning member 220 on the other side of the base plate 2200. A third driving member 230 can drive the positioning member 220 to detach from and engage with the guide structure 2230, allowing the positioning member 220 to move in the front-back direction via the guide structure 2230, facilitating the pushing action of the pushing mechanism 200.

[0209] In some specific examples of the present invention, the push rod stepping mechanism (i.e., the propulsion mechanism 200) is composed of a vertical cylinder, a horizontal cylinder, a crossbeam 221, etc. Under the combined action of the vertical cylinder and the horizontal cylinder, the push rod stepping mechanism pushes the entire traffic cone toward the front of the carriage in a stepping motion.

[0210] The structure of the third driving component 230 may include:

[0211] Vertical sleeve, which is made of rectangular tube and welded to horizontal push rod, is mainly used to install vertical cylinder, guide and limit beam 221 and vertical push rod movement, as well as to protect vertical cylinder from radial force and extend its service life.

[0212] The vertical push rod is made of rectangular tube and welded to the upper surface of the crossbeam 221. The two ends of the crossbeam 221 are connected to the vertical cylinder rod by pins. Under the extension and retraction of the vertical cylinder, the crossbeam 221 drives the vertical push rod to move up and down in the vertical sleeve and the slot of the bottom plate 2200. When the horizontal cylinder drives the horizontal push rod to move, the walking-type overall propulsion function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment is realized.

[0213] The crossbeam 221 is made of rectangular tube and provides a welding platform for the vertical push rod. When the horizontal cylinder drives the horizontal push rod to move, it realizes the walking-type overall propulsion function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0214] The vertical cylinder is installed at the lower end of the vertical sleeve with screws. The vertical cylinder rod is connected to the crossbeam 221. Under the extension and retraction of the vertical cylinder, the crossbeam 221 is driven to move up and down in the vertical sleeve and the vertical push rod in the slot of the bottom plate 2200. When the horizontal cylinder drives the horizontal push rod to move, the walking-type overall propulsion function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment is realized.

[0215] Additionally, the fourth drive unit 240 may include:

[0216] The first drive unit 241 is installed at the front end of the first sleeve 242 with screws. The drive end of the first drive unit 241 is connected to the second sleeve 243 with a pin. Under the extension and retraction movement of the first drive unit 241, the second sleeve 243 is driven to move inside the first sleeve 242 to realize the walking-type overall propulsion function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0217] The first sleeve 242 is made of rectangular tube and welded to the bottom plate 2200. It is mainly used to guide and limit the movement of the second sleeve 243, and to protect the first drive part 241 from radial force and extend its service life.

[0218] The second sleeve 243 is made of rectangular tube and is connected to the drive end of the first drive unit 241 by a pin. Under the extension and retraction movement of the first drive unit 241, the second sleeve 243 is driven to move horizontally within the first sleeve 242 to realize the walking-type overall propulsion function of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0219] Reference Figures 14 to 20 In some embodiments of the present invention, the drive device 3000 may further include a conveying mechanism 300, which may be configured to move the traffic cone between the take-up end 2110 and a predetermined position.

[0220] The predetermined position can be the position after the traffic cone is retrieved from the working surface by the receiving and dispensing device 5000, or the position where the receiving and dispensing device 5000 transfers the traffic cone to the working surface from the predetermined position. In other words, the transmission mechanism 300 can remove the traffic cone from the receiving and dispensing end 2110 to facilitate placement of the receiving and dispensing device 5000 on the working surface, or the traffic cone retrieved by the receiving and dispensing device 5000 can be moved to the receiving and dispensing end 2110 for easy advancement to the storage space 2000 by the pushing device 200. It is understandable that, due to the extremely fast operation of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, the transmission mechanism 300 ensures the continuity and efficiency of various actions.

[0221] The conveying mechanism 300 may include a frame 310, a drive assembly 320, and a clamping device 330. The drive assembly 320 may be connected to the frame 310, and the clamping device 330 may be configured to clamp the traffic cone. The clamping device 330 may be connected to the drive assembly 320 and driven by the drive assembly 320. This enables automatic transmission of the traffic cone, improves the efficiency of traffic cone placement and removal operations, and ensures the safety of operators.

[0222] Specifically, the loading and unloading conveying equipment is equipped with a storage device 2000, which has a take-up and put-down end 2110 for taking and putting down traffic cones. Traffic cones can be pushed into the storage device 2000 through the take-up and put-down end 2110, or taken out of the storage device 2000 through the take-up and put-down end 2110. The conveying mechanism 300 can have a first end 310a and a second end 310b, so the first end 310a of the conveying mechanism 300 can be set opposite to the take-up and put-down end 2110. During the traffic cone take-up and put-down operation, the drive component 320 connected to the frame 310 can drive the clamping device 330 to move within the frame 310 and to the first end 310a to clamp the traffic cone. Under the driving action of the drive component 320, the clamping device 330 can move to the second end 310b to facilitate the take-up and put-down of traffic cones, improve the continuity of the operation between the drive device 3000 and the take-up and put-down device 5000, and improve the working efficiency of the traffic cone take-up and put-down operation. Of course, the first end 310a of the conveying mechanism 300 may not be opposite to the storage device 2000, and the conveying of traffic cones can also be realized.

[0223] Therefore, according to the conveying mechanism 300 in the embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone is clamped by the clamping device 330 and driven by the driving component 320, so as to realize the automatic conveying of the traffic cone, which facilitates the operation of traffic cone loading and unloading, improves the work efficiency, and enhances the automation level of loading and unloading conveying equipment through the automated traffic cone operation mode, thereby ensuring the safety of operators.

[0224] Reference Figures 14 to 19 In some embodiments of the present invention, the drive component 320 may include a slider 321, a fifth drive component 322, and a sixth drive component 323.

[0225] The sliding member 321 is movably mounted on the frame 310 in the front-back direction. The fifth driving member 322 is connected to the frame 310 and the sliding member 321 respectively, and is adapted to drive the sliding member 321 to move in the front-back direction. The sixth driving member 323 is connected to the sliding member 321 and the clamping device 330 respectively, and is adapted to drive the clamping device 330 to move in the up-down direction. This arrangement can improve the degree of freedom of movement of the clamping device 330 in the frame 310, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement and removal operations.

[0226] In detail, the sixth driving member 323 can drive the gripping device 330 to move in the vertical direction, and the sliding member 321 can be connected to the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 respectively. The fifth driving member 322 can indirectly drive the gripping device 330 to move in the front-back direction. In other words, the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 can make the gripping device 330 move in both the front-back and vertical directions. By combining the front-back and vertical movements, the gripping device 330 can have a high degree of freedom of movement in the frame 310, thereby improving the movement efficiency of the gripping device 330 and improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement and removal operations.

[0227] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 15 In some embodiments of the present invention, the frame 310 may have a second guide groove 314, wherein the second guide groove 314 extends in the front-back direction, and at least a portion of the slider 321 is slidably embedded in the second guide groove 314, which can improve the movement stability of the slider 321; it is understood that the second guide groove 314 can provide guidance for the slider 321, so that the slider 321 can move stably in the front-back direction, thereby improving the movement stability of the gripping device 330.

[0228] Furthermore, the second guide groove 314 may include two that are arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction. One end of the slider 321 is slidably disposed in one second guide groove 314 and the other end is slidably disposed in the other second guide groove 314, thereby improving the fit between the slider 321 and the second guide groove 314 and improving the movement stability of the slider 321.

[0229] Specifically, the frame 310 may include two second guide grooves 314, which may be arranged opposite each other in the left-right direction. The two ends of the slider 321 in the left-right direction may be slidably arranged in the two second guide grooves 314 respectively. Through the cooperation between the second guide grooves 314 and the ends of the slider 321, the movement stability of the slider 321 in the front-back direction can be improved, thereby improving the movement stability of the clamping device 330.

[0230] Reference Figure 14 and Figure 18 In some embodiments of the present invention, a second roller 3211 may be provided on the sliding member 321. The second roller 3211 is rotatably supported on the frame 310 to improve the fit between the sliding member 321 and the frame 310, and to facilitate the sliding member 321 to move relative to the frame 310 in the front-back direction, thereby realizing the displacement of the clamping device 330.

[0231] Furthermore, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, the slider 321 may be provided with second rollers 3211 at both ends in the left-right direction. When the end of the slider 321 is embedded in the corresponding second guide groove 314, the second rollers 3211 on the end of the slider 321 can be rolled in the second guide groove 314 to reduce the friction between the slider 321 and the second guide groove 314 and improve the movement stability of the slider 321.

[0232] Reference Figures 14 to 18 In some embodiments of the present invention, a limiting member 315 may be provided on the frame 310.

[0233] The limiting member 315 has a limiting state and a releasing state. In the limiting state, the limiting member 315 stops the sliding member 321 to restrict the sliding member 321 from sliding. In the releasing state, the limiting member 315 releases the stop on the sliding member 321 so that the sliding member 321 can slide past the limiting member 315, so as to avoid the clamping device 330 from colliding with the storage device 2000 and to ensure the safety of the traffic cone loading and unloading operation.

[0234] Specifically, the limiting member 315 is installed on the frame 310. When the limiting member 315 is in the released state, under the action of the fifth driving member 322, the sliding member 321 can move freely in the second guide groove 314 in the front-back direction and can slide past the limiting member 315. When the limiting member 315 is in the limited state, under the action of the fifth driving member 322, the sliding member 321 can move a predetermined distance in the second guide groove 314 in the front-back direction and then be stopped by the limiting member 315 to prevent the sliding member 321 from sliding past the limiting member 315. In practical applications, the limiting member 315 can be set at a position close to the first end 310a of the conveying mechanism 300 to avoid collisions caused by the clamping device 330 clamping the traffic cone at too close a distance, so as to ensure the safety of the traffic cone loading and unloading operation.

[0235] In some specific examples, the limit element 315 may be a cylinder.

[0236] Furthermore, the limiting element 315 may include multiple elements arranged at intervals along the front-rear direction, which can further improve the safety of traffic cone deployment and retraction operations.

[0237] In actual use, multiple traffic cones can be placed on multiple base plates, which are stacked and spaced apart. The ends of the multiple base plates near the conveying mechanism 300 are arranged in a stepped manner from top to bottom. The clamping device 330 can clamp a traffic cone on one of the multiple base plates. At this time, the corresponding limiting member 315 can be switched to the limiting state to avoid the clamping device 330 colliding with the base plate when clamping the traffic cone, which would damage the conveying mechanism 300.

[0238] Reference Figures 14 to 18In some embodiments of the present invention, the frame 310 may include a front crossbeam 311, a left crossbeam 312 and a right crossbeam 313. The front end of the fifth driving member 322 is connected to the front crossbeam 311 and the rear end is connected to the sliding member 321, and is adapted to drive the sliding member 321 in the front-back direction. The upper end of the sixth driving member 323 is connected to the sliding member 321 and the lower end is connected to the clamping device 330, and is adapted to drive the clamping device 330 in the up-down direction. This enables automatic transmission of traffic cones, facilitates traffic cone placement and removal operations, and improves work efficiency.

[0239] In detail, the sixth driving member 323 can be connected to the sliding member 321 and the clamping device 330 respectively to drive the clamping device 330 to move in the vertical direction. At the same time, the fifth driving member 322 can be connected to the front crossbeam 311 of the frame 310 and the sliding member 321 respectively to drive the sliding member 321 to move in the front and back direction. That is to say, through the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323, the degree of freedom of movement of the clamping device 330 can be improved, so that the clamping device 330 can perform complex spatial movements within the frame 310, which is convenient for clamping traffic cones.

[0240] In addition, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, the second guide groove 314 may include two. The left crossbeam 312 may have one second guide groove 314, and the right crossbeam 313 may have another second guide groove 314. One second guide groove 314 and the other second guide groove 314 are opposite each other in the left-right direction. The left and right ends of the slider 321 may be respectively embedded in one second guide groove 314 and the other second guide groove 314, so as to improve the movement stability of the slider 321 through the two second guide grooves 314.

[0241] In addition, the left crossbeam 312 and the right crossbeam 313 may be respectively provided with limiting members 315. When the sliding member 321 slides along the two second guide grooves 314, the limiting member 315 can be switched to the limiting state to stop the sliding member 321, so as to avoid the clamping device 330 from colliding with the storage device 2000 and improve the safety of traffic cone loading and unloading operations.

[0242] Reference Figures 14 to 17 In some embodiments of the present invention, the frame 310 may have a first end 310a and a second end 310b, and the fifth drive member 322 may be configured to drive the gripping device 330 to move between the first end 310a and the second end 310b. At least one of the first end 310a and the second end 310b is provided with a detection element 316 for detecting the position of the gripping device 330. This can improve the transmission accuracy of the transmission mechanism 300 and ensure safety.

[0243] Optionally, the gripping device 330 can be moved to the first end 310a under the action of the fifth driving member 322. At this time, the detection element 316 provided at the first end 310a can detect the position of the gripping device 330 so that the gripping device 330 stops at a predetermined position. When the gripping device 330 moves to the predetermined position, the detection element 316 can transmit signals with the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 so that the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 stop driving, thereby improving the moving accuracy of the gripping device 330 and ensuring the structural safety of the conveying mechanism 300.

[0244] Optionally, the gripping device 330 can be moved to the second end 310b under the action of the fifth driving member 322. At this time, the detection element 316 provided at the second end 310b can detect the position of the gripping device 330 so that the gripping device 330 stops at a predetermined position. When the gripping device 330 moves to the predetermined position, the detection element 316 can transmit signals with the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 so that the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 stop driving, thereby improving the movement accuracy of the gripping device 330 and ensuring the structural safety of the conveying mechanism 300.

[0245] In some specific examples, the detection element 316 may be a proximity switch.

[0246] Reference Figures 14 to 18 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first end 310a of the frame 310 may be provided with a plurality of detection elements 316. The plurality of detection elements 316 may be arranged in the vertical direction and gradually approach the second end 310b in the vertical direction away from the fifth driving member 322, so as to improve the accuracy of the conveying mechanism 300 and at the same time ensure safety.

[0247] In detail, the first end 310a of the frame 310 can be arranged opposite to the take-up end 2110. The storage device 2000 can include multiple base plates. The multiple base plates can be arranged in the vertical direction at the ends near the take-up end 2110 and gradually approach the second end 310b in the vertical direction away from the fifth drive member 322. In other words, the multiple detection elements 316 can correspond one-to-one with the ends of the multiple base plates near the take-up end 2110.

[0248] Under the action of the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323, the clamping device 330 can move to the first end 310a. At this time, the corresponding detection element 316 can detect the clamping device 330 and transmit signals with the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 so that the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 stop driving, so that the clamping device 330 stops at the predetermined position, avoiding the distance between the base plate and the clamping device 330 being too close, which would cause them to collide with each other, thereby improving the safety of traffic cone operation.

[0249] Reference Figures 14 to 18 In some embodiments of the present invention, at least one of the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323 may include a scissor folding part and a driving part. The scissor folding part may be connected to the driving part, and the driving part may be configured to drive the scissor folding part to unfold and fold, so as to improve the moving speed of the gripping device 330 and thereby improve the conveying efficiency of the conveying mechanism 300.

[0250] It is understood that at least one of the fifth drive member 322 and the sixth drive member 323 may include a scissor-type folding portion and a drive portion; when the fifth drive member 322 and / or the sixth drive member 323 is working, the drive portion can drive the scissor-type folding portion to unfold, and the drive distance of the drive portion can be amplified through the scissor-type folding portion to improve the moving efficiency of the gripping device 330, thereby improving the working efficiency of the conveying mechanism. In some specific examples, the fifth drive member 322 may include a first scissor-type folding portion 3221 and a second drive portion 3222; the sixth drive member 323 may include a second scissor-type folding portion 3231 and a third drive portion 3232; wherein, the second drive portion 3222 and the third drive portion 3232 may both be cylinders or hydraulic cylinders.

[0251] Reference Figures 14 to 20 In some embodiments of the present invention, the clamping device 330 may include a first clamping part 331, a second clamping part 332 and a seventh driving member 333. The second clamping part 332 may be hinged to the first clamping part 331. The seventh driving member 333 may be connected to the first clamping part 331 and the second clamping part 332 respectively, and may be configured to drive the second clamping part 332 to rotate relative to the first clamping part 331 to clamp the traffic cone, so as to facilitate the operation of retrieving and placing the traffic cone.

[0252] In detail, when the clamping device 330 moves to the first end 310a, the seventh drive member 333 can drive the second clamping part 332 to rotate relative to the first clamping part 331, so that the first clamping part 331 and the second clamping part 332 can cooperate to clamp the traffic cone. Subsequently, the clamping device 330 can move to the second end 310b under the action of the fifth drive member 322 and the sixth drive member 323. At this time, the seventh drive member 333 can drive the second clamping part 332 to rotate relative to the first clamping part 331, so that the first clamping part 331 and the second clamping part 332 can cooperate to release the clamp on the traffic cone, so that the traffic cone can be placed at the second end 310b, and the traffic cone can be placed on the ground through the second end 310b.

[0253] Conversely, the second clamping part 332 can also be driven by the seventh driving member 333 so that the first clamping part 331 and the second clamping part 332 cooperate to clamp the traffic cone at the second end 310b. Then, the clamping device 330 can move to the first end 310a under the action of the fifth driving member 322 and the sixth driving member 323. At this time, the second clamping part 332 can be driven by the seventh driving member 333 so that the first clamping part 331 and the second clamping part 332 cooperate to release the clamping of the traffic cone, so as to facilitate the recovery of the traffic cone.

[0254] The frame 310 may include a front crossbeam 311, a left crossbeam 312, and a right crossbeam 313. The front end of the fifth drive member 322 may be connected to the front crossbeam 311, and the rear end may be connected to the sliding member 321. The upper end of the sixth drive member 323 may be connected to the sliding member 321, and the lower end may be connected to the gripping device 330. During the traffic cone placement and removal operation, the sixth drive member 323 may drive the gripping device 330 to move in the vertical direction, and the fifth drive member 322 may indirectly drive the gripping device 330 to move in the front-back direction. In other words, the fifth drive member 322 and the sixth drive member 323 can improve the degree of freedom of movement of the gripping device 330, so that the gripping device 330 can perform complex spatial movements on the frame 310, so as to facilitate the transfer of traffic cones and improve work efficiency.

[0255] Furthermore, the left crossbeam 312 may have a second guide groove 314, and the right crossbeam 313 may have a second guide groove 314, with the two second guide grooves 314 facing each other in the left-right direction. The two ends of the slider 321 in the left-right direction can be respectively embedded in the two second guide grooves 314 to improve the movement stability of the slider 321 in the front-back direction. Additionally, the two ends of the slider 321 in the left-right direction may each be provided with a second roller 3211, which can be rolled and supported within the second guide groove 314 to reduce friction between the slider 321 and the second guide groove 314, thereby improving the movement stability of the slider 321.

[0256] Furthermore, limiting members 315 can be provided on the left crossbeam 312 and the right crossbeam 313 respectively. In application, the limiting members 315 can be positioned near the first end 310a. When the limiting member 315 is in the released state, the sliding member 321 can slide freely in the front-back direction on the second guide groove 314 and can slide past the limiting member 315. When the limiting member 315 is in the limiting position, the sliding member 321 can slide a predetermined distance in the front-back direction on the second guide groove 314 and then be stopped by the limiting member 315 to prevent the sliding member 321 from sliding past the limiting member 315. This can prevent the clamping device 330 from colliding with the storage device 2000 and improve the safety of the operation.

[0257] Furthermore, the frame 310 may have a first end 310a and a second end 310b. The first end 310a of the frame 310 may be arranged opposite to the take-up end 2110. Under the action of the fifth driving member 322, the gripping device 330 may move between the first end 310a and the second end 310b to realize the transmission of the traffic cone. In addition, at least one of the first end 310a and the second end 310b may be provided with a detection element 316 to detect the position of the gripping device 330, thereby improving the displacement accuracy of the gripping device 330 and preventing the gripping device 330 from colliding with other structural components, thus improving safety. Secondly, multiple detection elements 316 may be provided at the first end 310a of the frame 310. The multiple detection elements 316 are arranged gradually towards the rear in the direction from top to bottom. Multiple base plates may also be provided on the storage device 2000. The ends of the multiple base plates near the receiving end 2110 correspond one-to-one with the multiple detection elements 316. When the clamping device 330 clamps the traffic cone on the base plate, the detection element 316 corresponding to the base plate can detect the clamping device 330 and transmit signals to the fifth drive member 322 and the sixth drive member 323 so that the fifth drive member 322 and the sixth drive member 323 stop running, avoid the clamping device 330 from colliding with the base plate, and ensure the safety of the conveying mechanism 300.

[0258] In practical applications, the conveying mechanism 300 can be arranged opposite to the storage device 2000. The traffic cones can be taken out or put back into the storage device 2000 through the conveying mechanism 300. The conveying mechanism 300 can convey the traffic cones in the storage device 2000 from the first end 310a to the second end 310b. A take-up and release device 5000 can be set at the second end 310b to place the traffic cones to the working surface or to retrieve the traffic cones from the working surface, so as to realize the automatic take-up and release of traffic cones, improve the automation level of loading and unloading conveying equipment, and improve the operation efficiency.

[0259] In addition, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, the storage device 2000 may include multiple base plates 2200, which are stacked and spaced apart in the vertical direction, and adjacent base plates 2200 form a storage space 2100. In other words, the storage device 2000 may have multiple storage spaces 2100 in the vertical direction. By providing a conveying mechanism 300, traffic cones in the upper storage space 2100 can be moved to the lower storage space to facilitate transfer to the work surface by the receiving and dispensing device 5000, or after the receiving and dispensing device 5000 retracts the traffic cones, the conveying mechanism 300 can move the traffic cones to the upper storage space 2100. The storage device 2000 increases the number of traffic cones it can store by setting up multiple storage spaces 2100. The platform of traffic cones in the upper storage space 2100 is replenished or removed by the conveying mechanism 300. Then, the traffic cones in the storage device 2000 are moved in and out by the cooperation of the pushing mechanism 200 and the pushing mechanism 100, which effectively improves the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment and improves the operation efficiency.

[0260] This invention provides a conveying mechanism 300: During the operation of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, the conveying mechanism 300 can convey traffic cones to replenish or retrieve them, facilitating the placement and retrieval device 5000 to move traffic cones to or retrieve them from the working surface. Because the loading and unloading conveying equipment operates quickly, the conveying structure 300 ensures the continuity and efficiency of all actions. The conveying mechanism 300 has the following characteristics:

[0261] 1. Precise and rapid vertical movement function, which means accurately and quickly grabbing and transporting a row of traffic cones at different vertical positions;

[0262] 2. Precise and rapid lateral movement function, which means accurately and quickly clamping and transporting a row of traffic cones at different lateral positions;

[0263] 3. Anti-swing function: When the lateral movement suddenly stops under the condition of maximum vertical displacement, the acceleration generated will cause the traffic cone to swing with the scissor-type folding part.

[0264] 4. Lateral guidance function to ensure smooth alternation between rapid lateral movement and stopping action;

[0265] 5. High efficiency, meaning that during the execution of actions, the response and transmission speed of various movements must be highly efficient to adapt to the normal operation of the automatic traffic cone deployment and retraction vehicle;

[0266] 6. Versatility: The universal design can meet the different requirements of traffic cone clamping devices 330 of different specifications and models, such as special-purpose and general-purpose devices.

[0267] In some specific examples of the present invention, the conveying mechanism 300 may include the following structure:

[0268] Frame 310: Frame 310 is welded from rectangular tubes, mounting plates, stiffening plates, etc., providing an installation platform for the conveying mechanism 300. During the operation of the clamping device 330, there are two spatial movements: vertical and horizontal. The second drive unit 3222 is the drive mechanism that moves in the vertical direction. Under the action of the first scissor-type folding part 3221, the speed and displacement stroke of the second drive unit 3222 are amplified many times, enabling the traffic cone to be safely and orderly conveyed to the corresponding position. At the same time, during its operation, in order to further improve work efficiency, the action of the second drive unit 3222 will be combined with other actions such as the third drive unit 3232.

[0269] The fifth driving component 322: The first scissor-type folding part 3221 is composed of a fixed seat welded to the crossbeam of the frame 310, a fixed support welded to the crossbeam of the sliding part 321, a short connecting rod, and a long connecting rod, etc., connected by a pin. Under the extension and retraction of the lateral movement cylinder, the two first scissor-type folding parts 3221 drive the sliding part 321 to move rapidly within the second guide groove 314, which can multiply the stroke and displacement of the second driving part 3222, realizing the function of laterally transporting traffic cones. At the same time, under the action of the limiting part 315, precise lateral movement is limited.

[0270] The device may include a second drive unit 3222: one end of the second drive unit 3222 is connected to the fixed seat of the first scissor folding part 3221 by a pin, and the other end is connected to a short connecting rod by a pin. Through the extension and retraction movement of the second drive unit 3222, the first scissor folding part 3221 drives the sliding member 321 and the sixth drive member 323 to move quickly.

[0271] Limiting component 315: The limiting component 315 consists of a limiting support, a guide sleeve, a guide rod, and a limiting cylinder. The limiting support is welded to the lower part of the second guide groove 314. Under the extension and retraction movement of the limiting cylinder, the guide rod moves within the guide sleeve. When the limiting cylinder extends, it drives the guide rod to extend. The extended guide rod blocks the lateral movement of the sliding component 321 (during the blocking process, the hydraulic system has an anti-collision overflow protection function to protect against collision damage between the extension and retraction and the sliding component 321). The lateral limiting function is achieved by mechanical limiting.

[0272] Hosting chain: One end of the hosting chain is fixed to the sliding member 321 with screws, and the other end is fixed to the transmission mechanism 300 with screws. Inside, there are protected oil pipes and air pipes that move in an orderly manner with the sliding member 321 to prevent the pipes from becoming messy during lateral movement.

[0273] Second guide groove 314: The second guide groove 314 is welded to the top of the frame 310. The two second guide grooves 314 are parallel and at the same height, and are used for the lateral guidance, support and limit of the sliding member 321.

[0274] Sliding component 321: The sliding component 321 is composed of a rectangular steel tube beam, a transverse wheel seat, wheels, etc.; the mounting seat of the sixth driving component 323 is welded under the rectangular steel tube beam, which is used to drive the sixth driving component 323 to move laterally accurately, smoothly and orderly. The limiting function of the second guide groove 314 can balance the torque caused by uneven force on the sixth driving component 323.

[0275] The sixth driving member 323 consists of a third driving part 3232 and a second scissor-type folding part 3231, and one end of the second scissor-type folding part 3231 can be connected to the clamping device 330 to realize the transmission of the traffic cone.

[0276] The present invention has the following technical effects:

[0277] 1. Through the design of the fifth driving component 322, the sliding component 321 and the second guide groove 314, the fifth driving component 322 can multiply the lateral transfer speed and displacement of the second driving part 3222. With the help of the limiting component 315, it can accurately and quickly clamp and transport traffic cones at different lateral positions. Under the action of the sliding component 321 and the second guide groove 314, it can better drive the clamping device 330 to move laterally accurately, smoothly and orderly. The second guide groove 314 can balance the torque caused by uneven force on the clamping vertical movement mechanism. At the same time, the pipe protection chain can make the oil pipe and air pipe move orderly with the lateral movement frame 310, preventing the pipeline from becoming messy during the lateral movement. The entire mechanism can accurately and quickly clamp and transport traffic cones at different lateral positions, giving the equipment a precise and fast lateral movement function.

[0278] 2. The design of the scissor-type folding part requires strict control of dimensional accuracy and tolerance during processing. The contact end face adopts a wide and high flatness, parallelism and roughness precision fit. The shaft hole adopts a long and thickened high coaxiality and high roughness precision fit connection method. At the same time, the strength and rigidity of the scissor-type folding part are increased, which can effectively prevent the acceleration generated when the lateral movement suddenly stops under the maximum vertical displacement, causing the traffic cone to swing with the drive component, so that the equipment has the function of preventing pendulum swaying.

[0279] 3. Through the design of the sliding member 321 and the second guide groove 314, the sliding member 321 can be composed of a rectangular steel pipe beam, a transverse wheel seat, and wheels. Under the guidance of the transverse wheel seat and wheels and the limitation of the sliding groove, the clamping device 330 can be driven to move laterally more accurately, smoothly and orderly, especially maintaining the same speed and displacement at both ends. The limitation of the second guide groove 314 can balance the torque caused by the uneven force on the sixth drive member 323. At the same time, the pipe protection chain can make the oil pipe and air pipe move orderly with the sliding member 321, preventing the pipeline from becoming messy during transverse movement. The entire mechanism can accurately and quickly clamp and transport traffic cones at different transverse positions, ensuring a smooth alternation between rapid transverse movement and stopping action, giving the equipment a transverse guiding function.

[0280] Furthermore, the drive unit 3000 may also include a shifting device 400, which is located at a predetermined position and configured to shift traffic cones in the left-right direction.

[0281] Specifically, the storage device 2000 can arrange multiple rows of traffic cones in the left-right direction. A shifting device 400 is provided to move the traffic cones in the left-right direction, facilitating their repositioning by the receiving device 5000 after the pushing mechanism 100 pushes the traffic cones out of the storage device 2000. Furthermore, after the receiving device 5000 retrieves the traffic cones to the fixed position, the shifting device 400 can move the traffic cones to different positions, allowing them to be placed at different locations in the left-right direction of the receiving end 2110. The pushing mechanism 200 then pushes the traffic cones into the storage device 2000. By providing the shifting device 400, the repositioning of traffic cones can be facilitated, improving the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment and the continuity of operations between components, thereby increasing the efficiency of traffic cone handling.

[0282] The shifting device 400 of the present invention can be configured in different forms. Different embodiments of the shifting device 400 in some embodiments of the present invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0283] Combination Figures 21 to 25 In some embodiments of the present invention, the displacement device may include a third bracket 440, a first support member 450, an eleventh drive member 460, and a twelfth drive member 470.

[0284] The first support member 450 is movably connected to the third bracket 440 between a clearance position and a support position. The first support member 450 may be provided with a first receiving position 454 for accommodating the traffic cone. The eleventh driving member 460 is connected to the first support member 450 and the third bracket 440 respectively to drive the first support member 450 to move between the clearance position and the support position. The twelfth driving member 470 is connected to the third bracket 440 to drive the third bracket 440 to move in the left and right directions. In this way, the traffic cone can be moved to a predetermined position, which is convenient for picking up and putting down the traffic cone and can improve the efficiency of traffic cone collection and placement.

[0285] Specifically, the first base 361 of the loading and unloading conveying equipment may have an initial position and a predetermined position; during the traffic cone loading and unloading process, the traffic cone can be loaded and unloaded at the initial position and the predetermined position on the loading and unloading conveying equipment; for example, when the traffic cone is placed, the first support member 450 may be located at the initial position, at which time the traffic cone can be placed on the first receiving position 454 of the first support member 450, and then the twelfth drive member 470 may drive the third bracket 440 to move in the left and right direction, so that the first support member 450 connected to the third bracket 440 can move in the left and right direction to the predetermined position, and then the traffic cone on the first support member 450 can be taken out and placed on the road surface by the loading and unloading device 5000 to complete the placement of the traffic cone;

[0286] Conversely, during traffic cone retrieval, the first support member 450 can be positioned at a predetermined location, at which point the retrieved traffic cone can be placed on the first receiving position 454 of the first support member 450. Subsequently, the twelfth drive member 470 can drive the third bracket 440 to move to the initial position in the left-right direction, so that the first support member 450 connected to the third bracket 440 can move to the initial position in the left-right direction. Then, the traffic cone on the first support member 450 can be removed by the conveying mechanism 300, and then the traffic cone can be pushed to the storage device 2000 and stored by the pushing mechanism 200, thus completing the retrieval of the traffic cone.

[0287] During the aforementioned traffic cone placement process, due to the rapid deployment and retraction speed of the traffic cones, while the first support member 450 containing the traffic cone moves to the predetermined position, the next traffic cone has already been placed in the initial position. When the first support member 450 moves towards the initial position, it can cooperate with the eleventh drive member 460 to make way for the traffic cone. Specifically, the eleventh drive member 460 can drive the first support member 450 to switch to the yielding position to make way for the traffic cone. Subsequently, the eleventh drive member 460 can drive the first support member 450 to switch to the supporting position to support the traffic cone in the initial position. In other words, the first support member 450 returns to its initial position at this time. Of course, following the same logic, when the traffic cone is retracted, the eleventh drive member 460 can also drive the first support member 450 to switch between the yielding position and the supporting position to make way for the traffic cone, ensuring the normal movement of the traffic cone and improving the efficiency of the traffic cone deployment and retraction operation.

[0288] Therefore, according to the displacement device 400 in the embodiment of the present invention, the traffic cone can be moved to a predetermined position by the first support member 450, which facilitates the picking and placing of the traffic cone and improves the efficiency of traffic cone placement and removal.

[0289] Of course, there are various ways for the first support member 450 to yield; for example, the eleventh driving member 460 can drive the first support member 450 to move in a direction perpendicular to the left and right, so that the first support member 450 can move between the yield position and the support position; or, the eleventh driving member 460 can drive the first support member 450 to rotate, so that the first support member 450 can move between the yield position and the support position; but this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0290] Preferably, the first support member 450 is rotatably connected to the third bracket 440 between the yielding position and the supporting position, and the rotation axis of the first support member 450 extends in the left and right direction; in this way, the traffic cone can be avoided by rotating the first support member 450, so as to avoid structural interference between the first support member 450 and the traffic cone and affect the normal opening and closing of the traffic cone.

[0291] When the first support member 450 moves in the left and right direction, the first support member 450 can drive the traffic cone to move in the left and right direction when it is in the support position, and can avoid the traffic cone when it is in the yield position, so that the first support member 450 can be reset, that is, the first support member 450 returns to the initial position or the predetermined position.

[0292] Of course, depending on the actual situation, the rotation axis of the first support member 450 can extend in a direction perpendicular to the left and right, and the first support member 450 can be driven by the eleventh drive member 460 to rotate between the yielding position and the supporting position, so as to yield and support the traffic cone.

[0293] Reference Figures 21 to 23In some embodiments of the present invention, the displacement device 400 may further include a first guide rod 480, which extends in a left-right direction, and a first support member 450 is movably connected to the first guide rod 480 in a left-right direction. Through the connection and cooperation between the first support member 450 and the first guide rod 480, the twelfth driving member 470 can drive the first support member 450 to move in a left-right direction. In addition, the first support member 450 can rotate around the first guide rod 480. Through the rotational cooperation between the first support member 450 and the first guide rod 480, the eleventh driving member 460 can drive the first support member 450 to rotate between a yielding position and a supporting position to yield and support the traffic cone. This configuration can realize the movement of the first support member 450 in a left-right direction and the switching of the first support member 450 between the yielding position and the supporting position, and can reduce the complexity of the displacement device 400.

[0294] Reference Figures 21 to 23 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first support member 450 may include a support portion 451 and a fourth sleeve 452, the support portion 451 may be connected to the fourth sleeve 452, the third bracket 440 may include a frame body 441 and a third sleeve 442, the frame body 441 may be connected to the third sleeve 442, the fourth sleeve 452 and the third sleeve 442 may be sleeved on the first guide rod 480 and are movable in the left and right direction, the fourth sleeve 452 and the third sleeve 442 are driven and engaged in the left and right direction so that the first support member 450 can move in the left and right direction, improve the movement stability, and realize the displacement of the traffic cone.

[0295] The twelfth driving member 470 can be connected to the frame 441. Under the drive of the twelfth driving member 470, the third sleeve 442 can move along the first guide rod 480, that is, the third sleeve 442 moves in the left and right direction. At the same time, the third sleeve 442 can be driven to cooperate with the fourth sleeve 452 to drive the fourth sleeve 452 to move along the first guide rod 480, that is, the fourth sleeve 452 moves in the left and right direction. This allows the support part 451 to move in the left and right direction, which facilitates the displacement of the traffic cone. In short, through the cooperation between the first guide rod 480 and the fourth sleeve 452 and the third sleeve 442 respectively, the first support part 450 can be guided, improving the stability of the first support part 450 in the left and right direction.

[0296] In some specific examples, the fourth sleeve 452 and the third sleeve 442 can be driven by abutment; in detail, there may be multiple fourth sleeves 452 and multiple third sleeves 442. The multiple fourth sleeves 452 can be arranged at intervals in the left and right direction. The third sleeve 442 can be arranged in the interval between two adjacent fourth sleeves 452. When the third sleeve 442 moves in the left and right direction, it can abut against the fourth sleeve 452 to drive the support part 451 to move in the left and right direction.

[0297] Reference Figures 21 to 23In some embodiments of the present invention, the shifting device 400 may further include a second guide rod 490.

[0298] The second guide rod 490 can extend in the left and right direction, and the first guide rod 480 and the second guide rod 490 are arranged at intervals in the front and back direction. The third bracket 440 is slidably connected to the first guide rod 480 and the second guide rod 490 in the left and right direction to improve the stability of the third bracket 440, thereby improving the reliability of traffic cone displacement.

[0299] Specifically, in conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, when the traffic cone is displaced, the frame 441 may be subjected to external forces, causing the frame 441 to swing around the first guide rod 480, thereby affecting the displacement of the traffic cone. Therefore, a second guide rod 490 can be provided. By slidingly connecting the third bracket 440 with the first guide rod 480 and the second guide rod 490 respectively, the swinging of the third bracket 440 can be avoided. Furthermore, with the cooperation of the third bracket 440 with the first guide rod 480 and the second guide rod 490, the first support member 450 can displace the traffic cone in the left and right directions, thereby improving the stability of the third bracket 440.

[0300] Reference Figures 21 to 23 In some embodiments of the present invention, a transmission part 453 may be provided on the first support member 450. The transmission part 453 may be connected to the first support member 450 and hinged to the eleventh driving member 460. The eleventh driving member 460 is a linear driving structure. In other words, the first support member 450 can be switched between the yielding position and the supporting position by the linear driving of the eleventh driving member 460. This can reduce the cost of the shifting device 400 and improve its reliability.

[0301] It should be noted that linear drive structure refers to a drive structure that can be used to achieve linear motion; for example, cylinders, hydraulic cylinders, etc.

[0302] Optionally, the linear drive structure may include a cylinder that can be hinged to the transmission unit 453. Driven by the cylinder, the transmission unit 453 can transmit power, allowing the first support member 450 to switch between a yielding position and a supporting position. When maintaining the displacement device 400, the cylinder has a simple structure, which can reduce maintenance costs and make the eleventh drive member 460 highly reliable and stable.

[0303] Furthermore, the transmission method of the transmission part 453 can be varied; for example, the transmission part 453 can be a seat, which is fixed on the first support member 450 and can be hinged to the eleventh driving member 460. Therefore, the eleventh driving member 460 can drive the first support member 450 to rotate; or, the transmission part 453 can include a first part and a second part, which are connected. The first part can be fixedly connected to the first support member 450, and the second part extends out of the first support member 450 and is hinged to the eleventh driving member 460. Therefore, when the eleventh driving member 460 is driven, the transmission part 453 can pry the first support member 450 to rotate through the lever principle; however, this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0304] Reference Figures 21 to 23 In some embodiments of the present invention, the twelfth driving member 470 may include a fourth driving part 471 and a scissor-folding part 472. The fourth driving part 471 may be connected to the scissor-folding part 472 and configured to drive the scissor-folding part 472 to switch between unfolding and folding in the left and right directions. The scissor-folding part 472 is connected to the third bracket 440 in a transmission manner. It can be understood that when the twelfth driving member 470 is working, the fourth driving part 471 may drive the scissor-folding part 472 to unfold and fold in the left and right directions. Through the structural characteristics of the scissor-folding part 472 itself, the driving stroke of the fourth driving part 471 can be amplified to increase the displacement speed of the first support member 450 on the traffic cone, thereby improving the unfolding and retraction efficiency of the traffic cone.

[0305] Reference Figures 21 to 23 In some embodiments of the present invention, the first support member 450 may be provided with a plurality of first receiving positions 454, and the plurality of first receiving positions 454 are arranged in the left and right directions; in other words, when the first support member 450 is moved, the traffic cones in the plurality of first receiving positions 454 can be moved, which facilitates the retraction and deployment of the plurality of traffic cones, thereby improving the efficiency of traffic cone retraction and deployment.

[0306] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25 According to the loading and unloading conveying equipment in the embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment may include a first base 361 and a shifting device 400 in the above embodiments.

[0307] The shifting device 400 can be connected to the first base 361 and shift the traffic cone on the first base 361 in the left and right direction. By applying the aforementioned shifting device 400, the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retraction can be improved.

[0308] Specifically, during traffic cone placement, the first support member 450 can be positioned initially on the first base 361, and can be switched to a supporting position to support the traffic cone on the first base 361. Then, driven by the twelfth drive member 470, the third bracket 440 can move the traffic cone on the first support member 450 to a predetermined position on the first base 361 in a left-right direction. The traffic cone can then be retrieved and placed on the road surface using the retraction device 5000. Next, driven by the eleventh drive member 460, the first support member 450 can be switched to a yielding position to allow the traffic cone placed in its initial position to be repositioned during resetting. In other words, by repeatedly performing the aforementioned steps, the traffic cone can be moved on the first base 361, facilitating its placement. Of course, based on the same principle, the traffic cone can also be moved back from the predetermined position to its initial position for retrieval.

[0309] Furthermore, in the front-to-back direction, the displacement device 400 may be provided with a first guide rod 480 and a second guide rod 490 at intervals, and the third bracket 440 may be slidably connected to the first guide rod 480 and the second guide rod 490 respectively, which can improve the movement stability of the third bracket 440; wherein, the third sleeve 442 of the third bracket 440 may be sleeved on the first guide rod 480, and the first guide rod 480 can guide the third bracket 440.

[0310] Furthermore, the fourth sleeve 452 of the first support member 450 can be sleeved on the first guide rod 480, through which the first guide rod 480 can provide guidance for the first support member 450 to improve the movement stability of the first support member 450 on the traffic cone.

[0311] In some embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment may further include a first baffle 362, which may extend in the left and right direction and may be connected to a first base 361. The first support member 450 is stacked with the first baffle 362 in the support position and has a gap, so as to position the traffic cone in the front and back direction, prevent the traffic cone from deviating from the predetermined trajectory, and ensure the stability of the traffic cone displacement.

[0312] In detail, in conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, the first support member 450 may be provided with a plurality of first receiving positions 454. The eleventh driving member 460 may drive the first support member 450 to switch to the support position. Subsequently, the twelfth driving member 470 may drive the first support member 450 to move in the left and right direction to move the plurality of traffic cones on the first support member 450 from the initial position to the predetermined position. The traffic cone may include a cone body and a seat body. The cone body is connected to one side of the seat body. The first receiving positions 454 on the first support member 450 may be used to receive the cone body. During the aforementioned displacement process, the first support member 450 may be stacked with the first baffle 362 in the support position and have a gap to keep the plurality of traffic cones on the first support member 450 neat and ensure the smooth displacement. At the same time, it can also prevent the plurality of traffic cones from falling out of the first receiving positions 454 and affecting the retraction and deployment of the traffic cones.

[0313] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25 In some embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying device may further include a second baffle 363 and a thirteenth drive component 364.

[0314] The second baffle 363 can be rotatably connected to the first base 361 and has a neat position and a separated position. The thirteenth driving member 364 can be connected to the first base 361 and the second baffle 363 respectively and is configured to drive the second baffle 363 to rotate. The rotation axis of the second baffle 363 extends along the left and right direction. In the neat position, the second baffle 363 and the first support member 450 are stacked to form a neat traffic cone. In the separated position, the second baffle 363 is separated from the first support member 450. This can improve the stability of the traffic cone movement and improve the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retraction.

[0315] Specifically, when the first support member 450 moves to its initial position on the first base 361, the traffic cone can be accommodated in the first receiving position 454 of the first support member 450. Subsequently, the thirteenth drive member 364 can drive the second baffle 363 to switch to the alignment position so that the second baffle 363 and the first support member 450 are stacked to align the traffic cone. Then, the thirteenth drive member 364 can drive the second baffle 363 to switch to the separation position so that the second baffle 363 is separated from the first support member 450. Then, under the action of the twelfth drive member 470, the first support member 450 can move to a predetermined position in the left and right direction to facilitate the subsequent placement of the traffic cone. In other words, the alignment effect of the second baffle 363 can improve the stability of the traffic cone during displacement.

[0316] In addition, the rotation axis of the second baffle 363 can extend in the left and right direction. In conjunction with the aforementioned embodiments, a sleeve structure can be provided on the second baffle 363. By sleeved onto the first guide rod 480, the rotation of the second baffle 363 can be realized, which can further simplify the structure of the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0317] It should be added that traffic cones can be arranged in the front-to-back direction. In other words, the axis of the cone can be parallel to the front-to-back direction. Simultaneously, the base of the traffic cone can be placed between the first support member 450 and the second baffle 363. The neatness of the traffic cones is achieved through the stacking of the first support member 450 and the second baffle 363 in the front-to-back direction. Furthermore, the neatness of the traffic cones means that the base of the traffic cone can maintain a predetermined angle with a predetermined direction, which can be either the left-to-right direction or the front-to-back direction.

[0318] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25 In some embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying device may further include a support rod 365 and a fourteenth drive member 367.

[0319] The support rod 365 can extend in the left and right direction and is rotatably connected to the first base 361. The fourteenth drive member 367 can be connected to the support rod 365 and the first base 361 respectively, and is configured to drive the support rod 365 to rotate. The rotation axis of the support rod 365 extends in the left and right direction, so as to support the traffic cone on the first base 361, so that the seat of the traffic cone maintains a predetermined angle with the front and back direction, so as to facilitate the movement and removal of the traffic cone.

[0320] Understandably, after the shifting device 400 moves the traffic cone to the predetermined position, the traffic cone can be removed from the predetermined position and placed on the road surface by the device used to place the traffic cone. During this process, the base of the traffic cone needs to maintain the predetermined traffic cone position in the front-back direction to facilitate the removal of the traffic cone. Therefore, the fourteenth driving member 367 can drive the support rod 365 to rotate. The support rod 365 can be used to support the cone body of the traffic cone so that the base of the traffic cone maintains a predetermined angle for easy removal.

[0321] In some specific examples, the fourteenth drive member 367 can drive the support rod 365 to rotate to support the cone of the traffic cone so that the base of the traffic cone is perpendicular to the horizontal plane, which facilitates the removal of the traffic cone.

[0322] In other specific examples, the support rod 365 can be rotatably connected to the second guide rod 490, the second baffle 363 can be rotatably connected to the first guide rod 480, and can cooperate with the displacement device 400 to support and tidy up the traffic cone before and after displacement, so as to facilitate the displacement and placement of the traffic cone.

[0323] Reference Figure 24 and Figure 25In some embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment may further include a plurality of first sensors 368, which are arranged in a left-right direction and configured to sense traffic cones. It is understood that by arranging the plurality of first sensors 368 on the loading and unloading conveying equipment, when the first support member 450 moves in a left-right direction, the plurality of first sensors 368 can sense whether there is a traffic cone on the first support member 450, so as to facilitate the normal operation and improve the relocation efficiency of the traffic cone.

[0324] In some specific examples of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment may include the following structure:

[0325] Support rod 365: Used to level the traffic cone. It is connected to the first base 361 by a pin. When the fourteenth drive member 367 retracts, it rotates along the pin to a vertical position. A mechanical limit block on the first base 361 limits the support rod 365 to the vertical position, or the fourteenth drive member 367 can also limit the position of the first base 361. After the displacement action is completed, the fourteenth drive member 367 extends, and the support rod 365 returns to a horizontal position.

[0326] Fourteenth drive element 367: can drive the rod 365 to move by extending or retracting.

[0327] The shifting device 400 consists of two driving components (which can be telescopic cylinders) that work together to perform a reciprocating cycle. It can move a row of traffic cones on the first base 361 a fixed distance, and the direction of the shifted traffic cones can be from left to right or from right to left.

[0328] The second baffle 363 is used to level the first base 361 of the traffic cone. It is connected to the first base 361 by a pin and rotates periodically around the pin by the extension and retraction of the telescopic cylinder. The first base 361 has a mechanical limit block to keep the second baffle 363 in a vertical position, or the second baffle 363 can be limited by the thirteenth drive component 364. After the displacement action is completed, the fourteenth drive component 367 extends, and the second baffle 363 returns to a horizontal position.

[0329] First baffle 362: used to level the first base 361 of the traffic cone and fix it to the first base 361.

[0330] The first sensor 368: senses whether a traffic cone is present at the location, transmits the signal to the controller to execute the corresponding action, and ensures that the equipment operates in an orderly manner.

[0331] More specifically, the shifting device 400 may include the following structures:

[0332] Second guide rod 490: Fixed to the bottom of the first base 361, parallel to the first guide rod 480. Used to guide the third bracket 440.

[0333] The third support 440: The first base 361 and the third support 440 can slide parallel to each other. One end of the round sleeve is connected to the second guide rod 490, and the other end is connected to the first guide rod 480. Under the action of the fourth drive unit 471 and the scissor-type folding unit 472, it moves quickly and smoothly in the left and right directions.

[0334] Scissor-type folding part 472: One end of the scissor-type folding part 472 is connected to the third bracket 440 by a pin, and the other end is connected to the first base 361 by a pin. The middle position is connected to the rod of the fourth drive part 471 by a pin. Under the extension and retraction action of the fourth drive part 471, the displacement device 400 is driven to move rapidly along the guide rod, which can multiply the stroke and speed of the drive component, realizing the function of transporting traffic cones;

[0335] Fourth drive unit 471: The rod of the fourth drive unit 471 is connected to the scissor-type folding part 472 by a pin, and the cylinder of the fourth drive unit 471 is connected to the support of the first base 361 by a pin. It is used to drive the extension and retraction of the scissor-type folding part 472.

[0336] The fourth sleeve 452 slides on the first guide rod 480 and is fixedly connected to the first support member 450. It is used to hold the first base 361 of the traffic cone and realize the smooth displacement and guidance function.

[0337] Pin: A connecting component between parts.

[0338] First support member 450: Matches the first base 361 of the traffic cone, with an arc notch for limiting and driving the traffic cone to achieve orderly displacement.

[0339] Eleventh drive component 460: The cylinder of the eleventh drive component 460 is connected to the third bracket 440 by a pin, and the rod of the eleventh drive component 460 is connected to the support welded to the fourth sleeve 452 by a pin. Under its extension and retraction, it drives the first support component 450 to rotate between 0-90°.

[0340] First guide rod 480: Fixed to the bottom of the first base 361, parallel to the second guide rod 490. Used to guide the third bracket 440, the fourth sleeve 452, and the first support member 450.

[0341] Fixed base: welded to the first base 361.

[0342] Shifting device 400: During the operation of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, the shifting device 400 needs to promptly move the traffic cones at the first base 361's retraction and extension openings to ensure the normal operation of the equipment's traffic cone retraction and extension. The shifting device 400 plays a crucial role in this process. Because the loading and unloading conveying equipment operates extremely quickly, it is essential to ensure the continuity and efficiency of all actions.

[0343] After the traffic cones are removed or retrieved, the relocation device 400 can quickly transfer or replenish them. The movement should be fast, smooth, and precise, without noticeable shaking, jamming, or abnormal noise. In addition, this device has the following features: 1. Rapid action matching: In principle, one action cycle is completed within 4 seconds, including multiple actions linked together; 2. Straightening function: Straightens the end face of the traffic cone neatly, facilitating lateral movement and clamping actions; 3. Center-binding function: Binds the center of gravity of the traffic cone, making the relocation more orderly; 4. Guiding and limiting function: Allows the lateral relocation device to move smoothly and quickly even with uneven force.

[0344] Reference Figures 26 to 33 In some embodiments of the present invention, the shifting device 400 may include a bracket assembly 410, a rotating member 420, and an eighth driving member 430.

[0345] The bracket assembly 410 may be provided with multiple second receiving positions 4121 along the left-right direction. The second receiving positions 4121 are configured to receive traffic cones arranged along the front-back direction. The rotating member 420 may have a first position close to the bracket assembly 410 and a second position away from the bracket assembly 410. The rotating member 420 is opposite to the bracket assembly 410 in the front-back direction in the first position so that the multiple traffic cones are arranged neatly. The eighth driving member 430 is connected to the rotating member 420 and can be configured to drive the rotating member 420 to switch between the first position and the second position. This arrangement can neatly arrange multiple traffic cones, facilitate the relocation of multiple traffic cones, and improve the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retrieval.

[0346] Specifically, during the placement of traffic cones, the clamping device 330 can clamp and place multiple traffic cones onto the bracket assembly 410. At this time, the multiple traffic cones can be placed on multiple second receiving positions 4121 respectively, and the second receiving positions 4121 can accommodate traffic cones arranged in the front-back direction. In other words, the traffic cone can include a cone body and a base body. The axis of the cone body can extend in the front-back direction, and the traffic cone base body can be located between the rotating member 420 and the bracket assembly 410. Subsequently, the eighth driving member 430 can drive the rotating member 420 to switch to the first position so that the rotating member 420 can be opposite to the bracket assembly 410 in the front-back direction and abut against both sides of the traffic cone base body in the front-back direction, so that the multiple traffic cones are arranged neatly. Then, the eighth driving member 430 can drive the rotating member 420 to switch to the second position so that the rotating member 420 is away from the bracket assembly 410, which facilitates the subsequent relocation of the traffic cones by the bracket assembly 410.

[0347] Based on the same principle, during the traffic cone recycling operation, the eighth driving component 430 drives the rotating component 420 to switch between the first position and the second position to cooperate with the bracket assembly 410, so that multiple traffic cones are arranged neatly, making it easy for the clamping device 330 to clamp multiple traffic cones and realize the recycling of traffic cones.

[0348] Therefore, according to the present invention, the shifting device 400, through the cooperation of the bracket assembly 410 and the rotating member 420, can neatly arrange multiple traffic cones, facilitate the shifting of multiple traffic cones, and improve the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retrieval.

[0349] Of course, depending on the actual situation, the multiple second receiving positions 4121 on the bracket assembly 410 can be arranged at intervals in the left and right directions to facilitate the cooperation between the bracket assembly 410 and the rotating plate so that the multiple traffic cones are arranged neatly.

[0350] For example, refer to Figure 30 In some embodiments of the present invention, a plurality of second receiving positions 4121 may be arranged at intervals in the left-right direction on the bracket assembly 410, so that the plurality of traffic cones placed on the bracket assembly 410 are arranged neatly.

[0351] Specifically, the clamping device 330 can clamp and place multiple traffic cones on multiple second receiving positions 4121. The multiple corresponding traffic cones on the multiple second receiving positions 4121 can be arranged at intervals in the left and right direction to reduce mutual interference between multiple traffic cones. Subsequently, the eighth driving member 430 can drive the rotating member 420 to switch between the first position and the second position to realize the cooperation between the bracket assembly 410 and the rotating member 420 so that the multiple traffic cones are arranged neatly.

[0352] In addition, the rotating member 420 extends in the left-right direction and can at least partially be opposite to the multiple second receiving positions 4121 in the front-back direction. It is understood that in the left-right direction, the size of the rotating member 420 can be no less than the size of the bracket assembly 410. The multiple traffic cones on the multiple second receiving positions 4121 can be arranged neatly by the rotating member 420. When the bracket assembly 410 moves the traffic cones in the left-right direction, the bracket assembly 410 can move between the two ends of the rotating member 420 in the left-right direction, ensuring that the rotating member 420 can be opposite to the multiple second receiving positions 4121 in the front-back direction, so that the multiple traffic cones can be arranged neatly by the action of the rotating member 420.

[0353] Furthermore, the rotating member 420 may be a plate or strip extending in the left-right direction. The plate or strip rotating member 420 may abut against the bracket assembly 410 from both sides of the traffic cone seat in the front-back direction to neatly arrange multiple traffic cones. Multiple plate or strip rotating members 420 may be included, each driven by multiple eighth driving members 430, to cooperate with the bracket assembly 410 to neatly arrange multiple traffic cones. Optionally, the plate-shaped rotating member 420 may increase the contact area with the traffic cone seat, facilitating better alignment of the traffic cones; alternatively, the strip-shaped rotating member 420 may reduce manufacturing costs.

[0354] In some embodiments of the present invention, the bracket assembly 410 may include a second base 411, a lifting frame 412, a ninth drive member 413, and a tenth drive member 414.

[0355] The lifting frame 412 is movably connected to the second base 411 in the vertical direction. Multiple second receiving positions 4121 are provided on the lifting frame 412. The ninth driving member 413 is connected to the second base 411 and configured to drive the second base 411 to move in the left and right direction. The tenth driving member 414 is connected to the second base 411 and the lifting frame 412 respectively and configured to drive the lifting frame 412 to move in the vertical direction. Therefore, multiple traffic cones can be moved through the bracket assembly 410, improving the efficiency of traffic cone deployment and retraction operations.

[0356] The aforementioned orientations are merely for better describing the embodiments and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present invention. Any solution implemented by adjusting the orientation without changing the design principle of the present invention is still within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0357] During the traffic cone placement and retrieval operation, the traffic cone can be placed or retrieved at a fixed point using the placement and retrieval device 5000. In order to facilitate the placement and retrieval of the traffic cone, the ninth drive member 413 can drive the bracket assembly 410 to move in the left and right direction, so that the traffic cone on the bracket assembly 410 can be moved to a predetermined position, so that the traffic cones on the multiple second receiving positions 4121 can be moved to the predetermined position one by one, thereby realizing the placement and retrieval of the traffic cone.

[0358] In addition, the shifting device 400 can be installed on the frame 310 of the conveying mechanism 300. When the traffic cone is placed on the multiple second receiving positions 4121, the traffic cone will collide with the frame 310 under the action of gravity, which is not conducive to the shifting of the traffic cone. Therefore, a tenth driving member 414 can be provided. The tenth driving member 414 can be connected to the second base 411 and the lifting frame 412 respectively to drive the lifting frame 412 to move in the vertical direction, so that the traffic cone is separated from the frame 310, avoiding friction and wear between the traffic cone and the frame 310 when the traffic cone is shifted in the horizontal direction, and ensuring the smooth movement of the device.

[0359] Of course, it is understandable that the multiple second receiving positions 4121 on the bracket assembly 410 can be arranged in the vertical direction, and can also realize the fixed-point picking and placing of traffic cones; in detail, the tenth driving member 414 can drive the multiple traffic cones on the bracket assembly 410 to be raised in the vertical direction, and then can be moved to a predetermined position in the left and right direction to realize the fixed-point picking and placing of traffic cones.

[0360] Reference Figures 30 to 33 In some embodiments of the present invention, one of the second base 411 and the lifting frame 412 may be provided with a guide rod, and the other may be provided with a guide hole 415. The guide rod and the guide hole 415 extend in the vertical direction, and the guide rod is slidably sleeved in the guide hole 415. In other words, the stability of the lifting frame 412 moving in the vertical direction can be improved by the cooperation between the guide rod and the guide hole 415.

[0361] Optionally, the second base 411 may be provided with a guide rod, and the lifting frame 412 may be provided with a guide hole 415. The guide rod is slidably fitted into the guide hole 415 in the vertical direction. When the tenth driving member 414 drives the lifting frame 412, the guide rod and the guide hole 415 can slide and cooperate in the vertical direction to improve the stability of the movement of the lifting frame 412.

[0362] Optionally, the second base 411 may be provided with a guide hole 415, and the lifting frame 412 may be provided with a guide rod, which is slidably fitted into the guide hole 415 in the vertical direction; when the tenth driving member 414 drives the lifting frame 412, the guide rod and the guide hole 415 can slide and cooperate in the vertical direction to improve the stability of the movement of the lifting frame 412.

[0363] In some embodiments of the present invention, the tenth driving member 414 may include multiple tenth driving members 414, which may be arranged in the left-right direction. It is understood that, in conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, multiple second receiving positions 4121 are arranged at intervals in the left-right direction. Therefore, multiple tenth driving members 414 need to be arranged in the left-right direction so that when the lifting frame 412 moves in the up-down direction, the multiple tenth driving members 414 can make the multiple traffic cones on the lifting frame 412 subject to the same force, thereby improving the movement stability of the lifting frame 412 and avoiding friction and wear between the traffic cones and the frame 310.

[0364] Reference Figure 30 and Figure 32 In some other embodiments of the present invention, the lifting frame 412 is connected to a tenth driving member 414 at both ends in the left and right directions. That is, when the tenth driving member 414 is driven, both ends of the lifting frame 412 in the left and right directions can be driven by the tenth driving member 414, so as to improve the stability of the lifting frame 412 in the vertical direction and ensure the normal operation of traffic cone deployment and retraction.

[0365] Reference Figure 27 and Figure 28In some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying mechanism 300 may include a frame 310 and the shifting device 400 in the above embodiments.

[0366] The shifting device 400 can be installed on the frame 310. By applying the aforementioned shifting device 400, the shifting effect of the traffic cone can be improved, thereby improving the efficiency of the traffic cone's deployment and retraction.

[0367] Specifically, the shifting device 400 can be mounted on the frame 310, and multiple traffic cones can be placed in multiple second receiving positions 4121 of the bracket assembly 410. Subsequently, the eighth driving member 430 can drive the rotating member 420 to switch between the first position and the second position, so that the bracket assembly 410 can cooperate with the rotating member 420 to arrange the multiple traffic cones neatly. The traffic cones on the second receiving positions 4121 can be arranged in the front-back direction, that is, the axis of the traffic cone extends in the front-back direction. The traffic cone base can be located between the bracket assembly 410 and the rotating plate. The bracket assembly 410 and the rotating plate can respectively abut against the traffic cones from both sides of the traffic cone base in the front-back direction, so that the multiple traffic cones are arranged neatly, which facilitates the subsequent shifting of the traffic cones by the bracket assembly 410.

[0368] Subsequently, the tenth drive member 414 can drive the lifting frame 412 to move in the vertical direction relative to the second base 411, so that the traffic cone on the lifting frame 412 can rise and separate from the frame 310, avoiding friction and wear between the traffic cone and the frame 310 when moving in the left and right direction laterally; then the ninth drive member 413 connected to the second base 411 can drive the bracket assembly 410 to move in the left and right direction, so that the traffic cone can move to a predetermined position.

[0369] Furthermore, the multiple second receiving positions 4121 on the lifting frame 412 can be arranged in the left and right directions, so that after repeating the aforementioned steps multiple times, the multiple traffic cones on the multiple second receiving positions 4121 can be moved one by one to the predetermined position, which facilitates the fixed-point picking and placing of traffic cones during operation.

[0370] Furthermore, the rotating member 420 can be a plate extending in the left-right direction to increase the contact area between the rotating member 420 and the traffic cone, thereby better arranging multiple traffic cones neatly. Alternatively, the rotating member 420 can be a strip extending in the left-right direction to save on the manufacturing cost of the rotating member 420.

[0371] Furthermore, one of the second base 411 and the lifting frame 412 may be provided with a guide rod, and the other may be provided with a hole. Both the guide hole 415 and the guide rod extend in the vertical direction, and the guide rod is slidably sleeved in the guide hole 415. This can provide stable guidance for the lifting frame 412 to move in the vertical direction relative to the second base 411, ensuring that the traffic cone can be retracted and deployed normally.

[0372] Furthermore, multiple tenth drive members 414 can be arranged along the left-right direction. When the multiple tenth drive members 414 drive the lifting frame 412, the multiple traffic cones on the lifting frame 412 can be subjected to the same force to ensure the movement stability of the lifting frame 412. Alternatively, tenth drive members 414 can be respectively provided at both ends of the lifting frame 412 along the left-right direction to improve the stability of the lifting frame 412 in the vertical direction and ensure the normal operation of traffic cone deployment and retraction.

[0373] Reference Figures 26 to 33 In some embodiments of the present invention, the shifting device 400 may be provided with a third roller 416, and the frame 310 may be provided with a third guide groove 317. The third guide groove 317 extends in the left-right direction, and the third roller 416 extends into the third guide groove 317 in the front-back direction and is rotatably disposed within the third guide groove 317. It is understood that through the cooperation of the third roller 416 and the third guide groove 317, the shifting device 400 can move stably in the left-right direction. At the same time, the third guide groove 317 can cooperate with the third roller 416 to limit the movement of the shifting device 400 in the up-down direction and prevent the shifting device 400 from deviating from the predetermined position.

[0374] Reference Figures 26 to 33 In other embodiments of the present invention, the shifting device 400 may be provided with a fourth roller 417, and the frame 310 may be provided with a fourth guide groove 318. The fourth guide groove 318 extends in the left-right direction, and the fourth roller 417 extends into and is rotatably disposed in the fourth guide groove 318 in the up-down direction. It is understood that through the cooperation of the fourth roller 417 and the fourth guide groove 318, the shifting device 400 can move stably in the up-down direction. At the same time, the fourth guide groove 318 can cooperate with the fourth roller 417 to limit the movement of the shifting device 400 in the front-back direction and prevent the shifting device 400 from deviating from the predetermined position.

[0375] In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, the shifting device 400 may be provided with a third roller 416 and a fourth roller 417. The third roller 416 can extend into and be rotatably disposed in the third guide groove 317 in the front-back direction, and the fourth roller 417 can extend into and be rotatably disposed in the fourth guide groove 318 in the up-down direction. That is, through the cooperation of the third roller 416 and the third guide groove 317, and the cooperation of the fourth roller 417 and the fourth guide groove 318, the shifting device 400 can be stably moved in the left-right direction to ensure the operation of traffic cone placement and removal.

[0376] Furthermore, the third guide groove 317 can limit the third roller 416 in the vertical direction, and the fourth guide groove 318 can limit the fourth roller 417 in the front-back direction. In other words, the frame 310 can limit the shifting device 400 from the front-back direction and the vertical direction respectively, so as to prevent the shifting device 400 from deviating from the predetermined trajectory when it moves.

[0377] In some specific examples, the third roller 416 and the fourth roller 417 may be respectively mounted on the second base 411.

[0378] Reference Figure 27 and Figure 28 In conjunction with the foregoing embodiments, the conveying mechanism 300 may include a gripping device 330 and a sixth driving member 323.

[0379] The clamping device 330 is configured to clamp the traffic cone and may have a third position and a fourth position. The sixth driving member 323 is connected to the clamping device 330 and the frame 310 respectively and is configured to drive the clamping device 330 to move between the third position and the fourth position to realize the traffic cone loading and unloading operation.

[0380] Optionally, the gripping device 330 can cooperate with the shifting device 400 in the third position and pick up and place the traffic cone in the fourth position. Specifically, during the traffic cone placement operation, under the action of the sixth driving member 323, the gripping device 330 can grip the traffic cone in the fourth position and cooperate with the shifting device 400 in the third position to place the traffic cone on the bracket assembly 410. The bracket assembly 410 then moves the traffic cone to a predetermined position for easy removal and placement. It should be added that the traffic cone can be accommodated in a receiving space, and in the fourth position, the gripping device 330 can cooperate with the receiving space to pick up and place the traffic cone.

[0381] Of course, the clamping device 330 can pick up and put down the traffic cone in the third position, and cooperate with the shifting device 400 in the fourth position to realize the operation of picking up and putting down the traffic cone; but this should not be construed as a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0382] Reference Figure 27 and Figure 28 In some embodiments of the present invention, the conveying mechanism 300 may further include a limiting seat 340, which may be connected to the frame 310. In the first position, the limiting seat 340 limits the rotating member 420, and in the second position, the limiting seat 340 is separated from the rotating member 420. Specifically, the eighth driving member 430 may drive the rotating member 420 to switch to the first position, so that the rotating member 420 and the bracket assembly 410 are opposite each other in the front-back direction to arrange multiple traffic cones. At this time, the limiting seat 340 may stop the rotating member 420 to restrict the rotating member 420 from rotating toward the bracket assembly 410 and avoid damaging the traffic cones. Subsequently, after the multiple traffic cones are arranged, the eighth driving member 430 may drive the rotating member 420 to switch to the second position to separate the rotating member 420 from the limiting seat 340.

[0383] Reference Figure 27In some embodiments of the present invention, the frame 310 is provided with a support member 350, which is disposed opposite to the bracket assembly 410 in the front-back direction. It can be understood that the traffic cone is arranged on the second receiving position 4121 in the front-back direction. At this time, the traffic cone seat can be located between the bracket assembly 410 and the rotating member 420. The cone body of the traffic cone can be supported by the support member 350, so that the plane where the traffic cone seat is located can be perpendicular to the front-back direction, providing favorable conditions for the subsequent picking and placing of the traffic cone.

[0384] More specifically, the support member 350 allows the traffic cone base to be perpendicular to the horizontal plane, facilitating the placement and removal of the traffic cone.

[0385] In some specific examples, the eighth drive unit 430, the ninth drive unit 413, the tenth drive unit 414 and the sixth drive unit 323 may include cylinders, which are widely used and standardized in production, so that they can be replaced at low cost when they fail.

[0386] In some specific examples, the conveying mechanism 300 may have a front end and a rear end. The front end of the conveying mechanism 300 may dock with the rear end of the storage device 2000, which may be used to hold traffic cones. The gripping device 330 may grip the traffic cones from the rear end of the storage device 2000 and convey them to the rear end of the conveying mechanism 300. The shifting device 400 located at the rear end of the conveying mechanism 300 may arrange multiple traffic cones and move them to a predetermined position to facilitate the fixed-point picking and placing of traffic cones.

[0387] Combination Figures 34 to 39 In some embodiments of the present invention, the loading and unloading conveying equipment may include a take-up and take-down device 5000, which cooperates with the drive device and is configured to place traffic cones on the working surface and retrieve traffic cones from the working surface, thereby realizing the automatic placement and automatic retrieval of traffic cones by the loading and unloading conveying equipment, improving the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, and improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement and retrieval.

[0388] The take-up and take-down device 5000 may include: a pick-up mechanism 5110, a rotating mechanism 5120, and a flipping mechanism 5130. See also... Figure 34The pickup mechanism 5110 is used to clamp and release traffic cones. "Pick up" refers to the action of picking up the traffic cone from the ground; "take away" refers to the action of removing the traffic cone from the work platform and placing it at the target location. Whether picking up or taking away, the traffic cone must first be clamped, then moved to the designated location, and finally released to complete the placement. The rotating mechanism 5120 is used for rotating and resetting the traffic cone during the pickup process. The rotating mechanism 5120 is connected to the pickup mechanism 5110 and can drive the pickup mechanism 5110 to rotate around a predetermined axis, which is parallel to the axis of the traffic cone. The flipping mechanism 5130 is used for turning the traffic cone around during the pickup process. The flipping mechanism 5130 is connected to the rotating mechanism 5120 and can flip the pickup mechanism 5110 in the forward and backward direction.

[0389] According to the embodiments of this application, the take-up and take-down device 5000 uses a pick-up mechanism 5110 to clamp a traffic cone on the ground or a work platform, and a rotating mechanism 5120 to rotate it around a predetermined axis so that the pick-up mechanism 5110 can always clamp the end of the traffic cone away from the ground; and a flipping mechanism 5130 can flip the pick-up mechanism 5110 in the front-back direction to complete the turning.

[0390] In some embodiments of this application, the flipping mechanism 5130 may include a first link 5131, a second link 5132, a fifteenth drive member 5133, and a sixteenth drive member 5134. (See also...) Figure 35 and Figure 37The first link 5131 extends in the front-to-back direction, and the second link 5132 is connected to the rear end of the first link 5131 and is rotatable in the front-to-back direction. The fifteenth drive member 5133 is drivenly connected to the first link 5131 and is used to drive the first link 5131 to rotate back and forth around the front end of the first link 5131. For example, a first mounting base 5137 can be fixedly connected to the first link 5131. The first mounting base 5137 is connected to the fifteenth drive member 5133 through a pin. By fixing the first mounting base 5137 to the first link 5131, the force, speed, and displacement of the fifteenth drive member 5133 during the movement can be transmitted and converted. The sixteenth drive member 5134 is drivenly connected to the first link 5131 and the second link 5132 respectively, and is used to drive the second link 5132 to rotate back and forth around the rear end of the first link 5131. For example, a second mounting base 5138a can be fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 5131, and a third mounting base 5138b can be fixedly connected to the second connecting rod 5132. The two ends of the sixteenth driving member 5134 are respectively connected to the second mounting base 5138a and the third mounting base 5138b via pins. With changes in the stroke of the sixteenth driving member 5134, a rotational motion of ±90° is generated around the pin at the connection point of the first connecting rod 5131 and the second connecting rod 5132, enabling the traffic cone to be safely and orderly transported to the appropriate position. Furthermore, the pickup mechanism 5110 is connected to the second connecting rod 5132. Through the flipping or other actions of the second connecting rod 5132, the pickup mechanism 5110 can be turned around during the pickup process.

[0391] In the above embodiments, the fifteenth driving member 5133 and the sixteenth driving member 5134 can be one or more of any suitable driving components, including but not limited to a tilting hydraulic cylinder, a tilting air cylinder, a motor drive, etc. Furthermore, the specific structure of the first connecting rod 5131 and the second connecting rod 5132, and the transmission method with the fifteenth driving member 5133 and the sixteenth driving member 5134, can be set according to existing technical solutions, or can be improved according to actual conditions; no restrictions are imposed here.

[0392] In some embodiments of this application, the first link 5131 has a first position and a second position, wherein the first link 5131 extends in a front-rear direction in the first position and extends in a vertical direction in the second position. See also... Figure 35 and Figure 37 Under the change of the stroke of the fifteenth driving member 5133, the first connecting rod 5131 rotates ±90° around the pin at the transmission connection. Let the state of extending in the front-back direction be the first position, then the state of extending in the up-down direction after the first connecting rod 5131 makes a +90° rotation is the second position. When resetting, it returns to the first position by continuing to make a -90° rotation.

[0393] In some embodiments of this application, the second link 5132 has a third position and a fourth position. In the third position, the second link 5132 is parallel to the first link 5131, and in the fourth position, it is perpendicular to the first link 5131. See also... Figure 35 and Figure 37 The second link 5132 can rotate ±90° with the first link under the drive of the sixteenth drive member 5134. Let the state in which the second link 5132 is parallel to the first link 5131 be the third position. Then the state in which the second link 5132 is perpendicular to the first link 5131 after rotating +90° is the fourth position. When resetting, it returns to the third position by continuing to rotate -90°.

[0394] In some embodiments of this application, the rear end of the first link 5131 is provided with a third positioning part 5135 and a fourth positioning part 5136. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 35 to 37 The third positioning part 5135 and the fourth positioning part 5136 are arranged around the second connecting rod 5132. In the rotation direction of the second connecting rod 5132, the second connecting rod 5132 abuts against the third positioning part 5135 at the third position and against the fourth positioning part 5136 at the fourth position. In conjunction with the aforementioned embodiment, when the second connecting rod 5132 is parallel to the first connecting rod 5131, the second connecting rod 5132 abuts against the third positioning part 5135; when the second connecting rod 5132 is perpendicular to the first connecting rod 5131, the second connecting rod 5132 abuts against the fourth positioning part 5136. Therefore, the third positioning part 5135 can be fixedly connected to the lower surface of the first connecting rod 5131 to limit the 90° clockwise rotation of the second connecting rod 5132, preventing damage to the traffic cone from collision with the ground due to over-rotation. The fourth positioning part 5136 can be fixedly connected to the upper surface of the first link 5131 to limit the movement of the second link 5132 when it rotates 90° counterclockwise, so as to avoid collision damage between the traffic cone and the placement platform caused by over-rotation.

[0395] In some embodiments of this application, the first link 5131 includes a main body portion 5131a and a bent portion 5131b. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figures 35 to 37The main body 5131a and the bent part 5131b are connected, and the central axis of the main body 5131a intersects the central axis of the bent part 5131b at a certain angle. The main body 5131a extends in the front-rear direction, and the bent part is connected to the front end of the main body 5131a and extends forward and upward. The bent part is connected to the guide rail slide on the vehicle body through a pin. The front end of the main body 5131a is connected to a first mounting seat 5137, which is used to connect the fifteenth driving member 5133. The rear end of the main body 5131a is connected to the second connecting rod 5132 through a pin. By setting the bent part at the front end of the first connecting rod 5131, the range of motion of the fifteenth driving member 5133 can be limited. At the same time, the lever principle can be used to drive the entire flipping and picking mechanism with a smaller lever arm, thereby improving the work efficiency.

[0396] In some embodiments of this application, a second mounting base 5138a is connected to the first connecting rod 5131. One end of the second mounting base 5138a is fixedly connected to the first connecting rod 5131 for transmitting and converting force, speed, and displacement, and the other end is connected to the sixteenth driving member 5134 via a pin. A third mounting base 5138b is connected to the second connecting rod 5132. One end of the third mounting base 5138b is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the second connecting rod for transmitting and converting force, speed, and displacement, and the other end is connected to the sixteenth driving member 5134 via a pin. The fixed connection methods include, but are not limited to, welding and screwing. The sixteenth driving member 5134 is higher than the first connecting rod 5131 and the second connecting rod 5132, located above the first and second connecting rods, and is connected to the second mounting base 5138a and the third mounting base 5138b respectively. When the stroke of the sixteenth drive component 5134 changes, it generates a rotational motion of ±90° around the pin at the connection of the first and second connecting rods, which can safely and orderly transmit the traffic cone to the corresponding position. At the same time, in order to improve work efficiency, the action of the fifteenth drive component 5133 will be combined with the action of the sixteenth drive component 5134 during its operation.

[0397] The second link 5132 may include a rod body, a mounting plate, a stiffener, etc. The upper surface of the second link 5132 is welded with a sixteenth driving member 5134. Under the drive of the sixteenth driving member 5134, it can achieve a ±90° rotation with the first link, which can safely and orderly transport the traffic cone to the corresponding position. At the same time, one end of the mounting plate of the second link 5132 can also be connected to a rotating mechanism, providing a stable and reliable force platform for the ±180° rotation of the rotating mechanism.

[0398] In some embodiments of this application, the take-up and take-down device 5000 may further include a second sensor 5118, which is mounted on the picking mechanism 5110 and used to detect the real-time position of the traffic cone. When the traffic cone reaches a designated position, a signal controller executes a gripping action. Please refer to [link to relevant documentation]. Figure 38 and Figure 39 The second sensor 5118 can be mounted on the intermediate plate 5111 of the picking mechanism 5110. After detecting the real-time position of the traffic cone, it can transmit the signal to the controller in real time. The controller then issues a command, and the take-up and release device 5000 executes the action of picking up the traffic cone. The second sensor 5118 includes, but is not limited to, photoelectric sensors, displacement sensors, ultrasonic sensors, etc., and is not limited here.

[0399] The following describes some specific embodiments of the take-up and take-down device 5000 of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0400] Please see Figure 35 The take-up and take-down device 5000 of this embodiment mainly includes a flipping mechanism 5130, a rotating mechanism 5120 and a picking mechanism 5110. The flipping mechanism 5130 is connected to the rotating mechanism 5120 and can flip the picking mechanism 5110 in the front-back direction. The rotating mechanism 5120 is connected to the picking mechanism 5110 and can drive the picking mechanism 5110 to rotate around a predetermined axis.

[0401] The flipping mechanism 5130 includes a first link 5131, a second link 5132, a fifteenth drive member 5133, and a sixteenth drive member 5134. The first link 5131 extends in a front-rear direction. The second link 5132 is connected to the rear end of the first link 5131 and is flippable in the front-rear direction. The fifteenth drive member 5133 is drively connected to the first link 5131 and is used to drive the first link 5131 to flip back and forth around its front end. The first link 5131 has a first position and a second position. In the first position, the first link 5131 extends in a front-rear direction, and in the second position, it extends in a vertical direction. The second link 5132 has a third position and a fourth position. In the third position, the second link 5132 is parallel to the first link 5131, and in the fourth position, it is perpendicular to the first link 5131. The rear end of the first link 5131 is provided with a third positioning part 5135 and a fourth positioning part 5136. (See also...) Figures 35 to 37 The third positioning part 5135 and the fourth positioning part 5136 are arranged around the second connecting rod 5132. In the flipping direction of the second connecting rod 5132, the second connecting rod 5132 abuts against the third positioning part 5135 at a third position and against the fourth positioning part 5136 at a fourth position. Furthermore, the first connecting rod 5131 includes a main body part 5131a and a bent part 5131b. (See [link to previous section]). Figures 35 to 37The main body 5131a and the bent part 5131b are connected, and the central axis of the main body 5131a intersects the central axis of the bent part 5131b at a certain angle. The main body 5131a extends in the front-rear direction, and the bent part is connected to the front end of the main body 5131a and extends forward and upward. The front end of the main body 5131a is connected to a first mounting seat, which is used to connect the fifteenth driving member 5133. The rear end of the main body 5131a is connected to a second connecting rod via a pin. A second mounting seat 5138a is connected to the first connecting rod 5131, and a third mounting seat 5138b is connected to the second connecting rod 5132. The sixteenth driving member 5134 is higher than the first connecting rod 5131 and the second connecting rod 5132, and is connected to the second mounting seat 5138a and the third mounting seat 5138b respectively.

[0402] The rotating mechanism 5120 includes a rotating cylinder and screws. One end of the rotating cylinder is fixed to the second connecting rod 5132 with screws, and the other end is connected to the picking mechanism 5110 with screws. The rotating cylinder can realize the traffic cone to rotate ±180° around the center of the rotating mechanism 5120 during the flipping and picking process, ensuring that the traffic cone is safely and orderly delivered to the corresponding position. At the same time, during its operation, it can generate compound linkage with other actions such as the fifteenth driving member 5133 and the sixteenth driving member 5134.

[0403] The picking mechanism 5110 includes a middle plate 5111, an inner clamping plate 5112, an outer clamping plate 5113, a seventeenth driving member 5114, and a second sensor 5118. Please refer to 34 to 35. Figure 38 The intermediate plate 5111 is connected to the rotating mechanism 5120. The inner clamping plate 5112 is rotatably connected to the intermediate plate 5111, and the outer clamping plate 5113 is rotatably connected to the intermediate plate 5111. The seventeenth driving member 5114 is drivenly connected to the inner clamping plate 5112 and the outer clamping plate 5113. The seventeenth driving member 5114 converts its extension and retraction action into the rotational motion of the inner and outer clamping plates 5113 around the pin of the intermediate plate 5111, thereby driving the inner clamping plate 5112 and the outer clamping plate 5113 to move closer and further apart, thus more accurately picking up the traffic cone. The inner clamping plate 5112 includes a clamping plate 5112a and a support plate 5112b. Please refer to [link / reference needed]. Figure 39 The clamping plate 5112a is connected to the support plate 5112b. The clamping plate 5112a and the outer clamping plate 5113 are respectively located on opposite sides of the intermediate plate 5111. The intermediate plate 5111 has a clearance hole 5115 (see [reference]). Figure 39The tray 5112b passes through the clearance hole 5115 and faces the outer clamping plate 5113 to clamp the traffic cone. The second sensor 5118 is mounted on the intermediate plate 5111. After detecting the real-time position of the traffic cone, it can transmit a signal to the controller in real time. The controller then issues a command, which is executed by the take-up and release device 5000 to clamp the traffic cone. The pickup mechanism 5110 also includes a fifth positioning unit 5116 and a sixth positioning unit 5117. (See [link to relevant documentation]). Figures 35 to 39 The fifth positioning part 5116 is connected to the intermediate plate 5111, and the clamping plate is rotatably limited between the fifth positioning part 5116 and the intermediate plate 5111. The sixth positioning part 5117 is connected to the intermediate plate 5111, and the outer clamping plate 5113 is rotatably limited between the sixth positioning part 5117 and the intermediate plate 5111. One end of the intermediate plate 5111 is connected to the rotating mechanism 5120, and the other end is hinged to the inner clamping plate 5112 and the outer clamping plate 5113 respectively. The intermediate plate 5111 is perpendicular to the axis of the rotating mechanism 5120, and the rotation axis of the inner clamping plate 5112 and the rotation axis of the outer clamping plate 5113 coincide, so as to better and more tightly clamp the traffic cone. The seventeenth drive member 5114 is hinged to the inner clamping plate 5112 and the outer clamping plate 5113 respectively. Through the hinge transmission, the extension and retraction of the seventeenth drive member 5114 is converted into the rotational motion of the inner and outer clamping plates 5113 around the pin of the middle plate 5111, so as to more accurately pick up the traffic cone's action state and better ensure the smooth pickup of the traffic cone.

[0404] According to the loading and unloading conveying equipment of this application, by setting up a take-up and release device 5000, the automatic placement and automatic recycling of traffic cones can be realized. The take-up and release device 5000 can be set at the rear of the vehicle, and the flipping mechanism 5130 of the take-up and release device 5000 is connected to the vehicle body. By setting the take-up and release device 5000 at the rear of the vehicle, the side-extending frame can be avoided from affecting driving safety. The flipping mechanism 5130 is connected to the rear guide rail slide of the vehicle body in a flip-out manner, allowing the deployment and retraction device 5000 to flip back and forth. The drive device 3000 can control the deployment and retraction device 5000 to automatically deploy and retract traffic cones from the left side of the rear of the vehicle, as well as from the right side of the rear of the vehicle. During operation, it can also switch from deploying and retracting traffic cones from the left side of the rear of the vehicle to the right side, or from the right side of the rear of the vehicle to the left side, to adapt to various operating modes such as automatic placement of traffic cones at an angle, automatic placement in a straight line, and automatic recycling. This improves the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, meets the automatic placement requirements of traffic cones under different road conditions, and improves operating efficiency.

[0405] According to the loading and unloading conveying equipment of the present invention, when it is necessary to place traffic cones on the road surface, the traffic cones can be gradually pushed out from the storage space to the receiving end 2110 by the pushing mechanism 100. The conveying mechanism 300 can move the traffic cones at the receiving end 2110 and can also move the traffic cones in the upper storage space 2100 to the lower layer, so that the receiving device 5000 can transfer the traffic cones to the working surface. The receiving device 5000 can realize the placement of traffic cones on the working surface. When traffic cones need to be retrieved into the storage space, the traffic cones on the working surface can be picked up by the receiving and placing device 5000 first, and then the traffic cones can be conveyed to the receiving and placing end 2110 of the storage space by the conveying mechanism 300. The conveying mechanism 300 can move the traffic cones from the lower layer to the upper layer, and can also organize the traffic cones for easy storage. After the traffic cones are conveyed to the receiving and placing end 2110 by the conveying mechanism 300, the traffic cones can be gradually pushed into the storage space by the pushing mechanism 200. In this way, the automatic placement and automatic collection of traffic cones can be realized. Through the cooperation of multiple components, the operation of the loading and unloading conveying equipment is highly continuous, effectively improving the automation level of the loading and unloading conveying equipment, improving the efficiency of traffic cone placement and collection, and avoiding the problem that workers face the passing vehicles directly when manually placing traffic cones, which cannot guarantee their work safety.

[0406] The storage device 2000 of the loading and unloading conveying equipment can be connected to the transport device 1000 via a vehicle frame. When the transport device 1000, i.e. the vehicle, is in motion, traffic cones can be collected and placed on the road surface through the loading and unloading conveying equipment.

[0407] In the description of this invention, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "length," "width," "thickness," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," "outer," "clockwise," "counterclockwise," "axial," "radial," and "circumferential" indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used only for the convenience of describing this invention and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this invention.

[0408] 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.

[0409] 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.

[0410] 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.

[0411] 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.

[0412] 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, characterized in that, include: Transport device (1000); A storage device (2000) is connected to the transport device (1000) and configured to store traffic cones; A drive unit (3000) that cooperates with the storage device (2000) and is configured for moving traffic cones into and out of the storage device (2000); A take-up and take-down device (5000) that cooperates with the drive device (3000) and is configured to place traffic cones to and from the work surface and to retrieve traffic cones from the work surface; The storage device (2000) has at least one storage space (2100), the storage space (2100) being configured to allow the traffic cone to be placed and moved in the front-to-back direction, and the storage space (2100) having a retractable end (2110) in the front-to-back direction. The drive device (3000) includes: a pushing mechanism (100) and a pushing mechanism (200), the pushing mechanism (100) being configured to push the traffic cone from the storage space (2100) toward the receiving end (2110) in a front-back direction; the pushing mechanism (200) being configured to push the traffic cone from the receiving end (2110) toward the storage space (2100) in a front-back direction. The ejection mechanism (100) includes: a first bracket (110), a first drive member (120), and a locking assembly (130). The first bracket (110) is used to support the traffic cone. The first drive member (120) includes a first part (121) and a second part (122). The first part (121) and the second part (122) are connected and movable relative to each other in the front-back direction. The first part (121) is connected to the first bracket (110). The locking assembly (130) is connected to the second part (122) and configured to cooperate with the storage device (2000) to lock and unlock the second part (122). When locked, the second part (122) is fixed in the front-back direction, and when unlocked, the second part (122) is movable in the front-back direction.

2. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The locking assembly (130) includes: The second driving member (131) is connected to the second part (122); A locking tongue (132) is connected to the second driving member (131) and has a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking tongue (132) locks the second part (122) in the locking position and unlocks the second part (122) in the unlocking position. The second drive member (131) is configured to drive the locking tongue (132) to move between the locked position and the unlocked position.

3. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The storage device (2000) is provided with a plurality of first positioning parts (2210), the plurality of first positioning parts (2210) are arranged in the front-back direction, and the locking assembly (130) is adapted to cooperate with a portion of the plurality of first positioning parts (2210) to lock the second portion (122); The first positioning part (2210) is a through hole, and the locking component (130) can be inserted into the through hole to lock the second part (122), and the locking component (130) can be disengaged from the through hole to unlock the second part (122).

4. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The propulsion mechanism (200) is located at the retracting end (2110), and the propulsion mechanism (200) includes: Second support (210); Positioning element (220), which is movably disposed on the second bracket (210) along the vertical direction; The third driving member (230) is connected to the second bracket (210) and can drive the positioning member (220) to move up and down. The fourth driving member (240) is connected to the storage device (2000) and the second bracket (210) respectively, and can drive the second bracket (210) to move in the front-back direction.

5. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The positioning element (220) includes: A crossbeam (221) is movably mounted on the second support (210) in the vertical direction; The second positioning part (222) is connected to the crossbeam (221) and protrudes from the crossbeam (221) in the vertical direction. The second positioning part (222) is configured to push the traffic cone in the front-back direction.

6. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that, The storage device (2000) includes a base plate (2200) with a clearance groove (2220) extending in a front-rear direction. The positioning member (220) is located on one side of the base plate (2200) and is adapted to extend through the clearance groove (2220) into the other side of the base plate (2200) to push a traffic cone located on the other side of the base plate (2200). And / or, the storage device (2000) includes a base plate (2200), a portion of which is recessed to form a guide structure (2230) on one side of the base plate (2200) and a first guide groove (2240) on the other side of the base plate (2200). The guide structure (2230) extends in the front-rear direction and engages with the positioning member (220) in the up-down direction to guide the positioning member (220) to move in the front-rear direction. The ejection mechanism (100) includes a first bracket (110) with a first roller (111) at its bottom, the first roller (111) being slidably disposed within the first guide groove (2240).

7. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive unit (3000) further includes a conveying mechanism (300) configured to move the traffic cone between the take-up end (2110) and a predetermined position.

8. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The conveying mechanism (300) includes: Rack (310); A drive assembly (320) is connected to the frame (310); A clamping device (330) configured to clamp a traffic cone, the clamping device (330) being connected to and driven by the drive assembly (320).

9. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 7, characterized in that, The drive unit (3000) further includes: A displacement device (400) is provided at the predetermined position and configured to shift the traffic cone in a left-right direction.

10. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that, The shifting device (400) includes: The bracket assembly (410) is provided with a plurality of second receiving positions (4121), the second receiving positions (4121) being configured to receive traffic cones arranged in the front-rear direction; A rotating member (420) has a first position close to the bracket assembly (410) and a second position away from the bracket assembly (410). The rotating member (420) is opposite to the bracket assembly (410) in the front-rear direction in the first position so that the plurality of traffic cones are arranged neatly. An eighth drive member (430) is connected to the rotating member (420) and configured to drive the rotating member (420) to switch between a first position and a second position.

11. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that, The take-up and take-down device (5000) includes: A pickup mechanism (5110) configured to grip and release the traffic cone; A rotating mechanism (5120) is connected to the picking mechanism (5110) and can drive the picking mechanism (5110) to rotate around a predetermined axis, the predetermined axis being parallel to the axis of the traffic cone; A flipping mechanism (5130) is connected to the rotating mechanism (5120) and can flip the picking mechanism (5110) in the front-back direction.

12. The loading and unloading conveying equipment according to claim 11, characterized in that, The flipping mechanism (5130) includes: The first link (5131) extends in the front-rear direction; The second link (5132) is connected to the rear end of the first link (5131) and can be flipped in the front-back direction; The fifteenth driving member (5133) is connected to the first connecting rod (5131) and is used to drive the first connecting rod (5131) to rotate back and forth around the front end of the first connecting rod (5131). The sixteenth driving member (5134) is connected to the first connecting rod (5131) and the second connecting rod (5132) respectively, and is used to drive the second connecting rod (5132) to rotate around the rear end of the first connecting rod (5131) in the front-back direction. The picking mechanism (5110) is connected to the second link (5132) in a transmission manner.

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