Transport pallet and automated vehicle device

Abstract

The application discloses a transfer tray and an automatic vehicle device, and the transfer tray comprises a tray body and an anti-falling assembly, the tray body is provided with a first side edge, a second side edge, a first surface and a lifting hole, the length of the first side edge is H1, H1W1, and the lifting hole is arranged on the first side edge; the anti-falling assembly is arranged on the first surface and the bottom of the vehicle body and is used for limiting the automatic distribution vehicle. When the automatic distribution vehicle is lifted and transferred, the transfer tray is arranged between front wheels and rear wheels of the automatic distribution vehicle, a forklift is inserted into the lifting hole of the transfer tray, the automatic distribution vehicle is lifted by the forklift and is transported to a transport vehicle, then the transfer tray is removed from under the automatic distribution vehicle and is continuously used for lifting and transferring the next automatic distribution vehicle, the complexity of the lifting operation of the automatic distribution vehicle is reduced, the lifting and transferring efficiency of the automatic distribution vehicle is improved, the transfer tray can be repeatedly used, and the binding cost of the automatic distribution vehicle in the transportation process is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the technical field of automatic delivery vehicles, and specifically relates to a transfer tray and an automatic vehicle device including the transfer tray. Background Art

[0002] Existing transfer trays for automatic delivery vehicles are usually made of steel or wood, which not only assist the vehicle in handling (transferring to the transport vehicle body), but also fix the vehicle during the vehicle transportation process. When in use, first drive the vehicle onto the transfer tray, fix the vehicle tires to the transfer tray, then use a forklift to lift the vehicle onto the trailer, and finally fix the transfer tray to the trailer. If the vehicle is directly fixed on the trailer, it is necessary to remove the fixation between the tires and the transfer tray, move the vehicle off the transfer tray, and then fix the vehicle.

[0003] However, when using the existing transfer tray to lift and transfer the vehicle, the operation steps are numerous and cumbersome; and if the vehicle is transported with the transfer tray, a large number of transfer trays need to be equipped according to the transportation quantity, and the bundling cost is high. Summary of the Invention

[0004] In order to overcome the problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art, the main purpose of this application is to provide a transfer tray that can improve the vehicle transfer efficiency and reduce the additional cost of vehicle transfer.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, this application specifically adopts the following technical solutions:

[0006] This application provides a transfer tray for lifting and transferring an automatic delivery vehicle, the automatic delivery vehicle includes a vehicle body, front wheels and rear wheels, and the front wheels and the rear wheels are respectively arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body; the transfer tray includes:

[0007] A tray body, the tray body has a first side, a second side, a first surface and a forklift hole, the first side and the second side intersect, and the length of the first side is H1, H1 < W1, the forklift hole is arranged on the first side, where W1 is the distance between the front wheels and the rear wheels;

[0008] An anti - detachment component, the anti - detachment component is arranged on the first surface of the tray body and the bottom of the vehicle body for limiting the automatic delivery vehicle.

[0009] In some embodiments, the width of the second side is H2, H2 ≤ W2, where W2 is the width of the vehicle body.

[0010] In some embodiments, the tray body includes a plurality of support members and a plurality of first connecting plates. The plurality of support members are arranged along the length extension direction of the first side, and the plurality of first connecting plates are respectively connected to the support members and arranged along the length extension direction of the second side.

[0011] The first surface is located on the side of each first connecting plate facing away from the support member, and the forklift holes are located between two adjacent support members.

[0012] In some embodiments, the tray body further includes a plurality of second connecting plates. The plurality of second connecting plates are respectively connected to the side of the support member away from the first connecting plate and arranged along the length extension direction of the second side.

[0013] In some embodiments, there is a spacing between two adjacent first connecting plates, and / or there is a spacing between two adjacent second connecting plates.

[0014] In some embodiments, the plurality of first connecting plates are connected to the support members by means of threaded connection, and / or the plurality of second connecting plates are connected to the support members by means of threaded connection.

[0015] In some embodiments, the anti-disengagement component includes a lifting seat and an anti-disengagement member. The lifting seat is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body, and the anti-disengagement member is arranged on the first surface of the tray body. The anti-disengagement member can cooperate with the lifting seat to be snap-connected to limit the automatic delivery vehicle.

[0016] In some embodiments, the distance between the top of the anti-disengagement member and the bottom of the tray body is H3, and H3 < W3, where W3 is the height of the bottom of the vehicle body relative to the ground when the automatic delivery vehicle is placed on the ground.

[0017] In some embodiments, the lifting seat includes a connecting member and a limiting member. One end of the connecting member is connected to the bottom of the vehicle body, and the other end of the connecting member is connected to the limiting member. The anti-disengagement member can be engaged with the limiting member to limit the automatic delivery vehicle.

[0018] In some embodiments, the connecting member is provided with a hollow structure.

[0019] Correspondingly, the present application further provides an automatic vehicle device. The automatic vehicle device includes an automatic delivery vehicle and a transfer tray as described in any of the above embodiments. The transfer tray can cooperate with the automatic delivery vehicle to lift and transfer the automatic delivery vehicle through the transfer tray.

[0020] Compared to existing technologies, the transfer pallet of this application includes a pallet body and an anti-detachment component. The pallet body has a first side, a second side, a first surface, and a forklift position. The first side and the second side intersect, and the length of the first side is less than the distance between the front wheel and the rear wheel. The forklift hole is provided on the first side. The anti-detachment component is provided on the first surface of the pallet body and the bottom of the vehicle body to limit the automatic delivery vehicle. When the automatic delivery vehicle needs to be lifted and transferred to the transport vehicle, the transfer pallet is placed between the front wheel and the rear wheel of the automatic delivery vehicle, and a forklift is inserted into the forklift hole of the transfer pallet to lift the automatic delivery vehicle and move it onto the transport vehicle. Then the transfer pallet is removed from under the automatic delivery vehicle and used for lifting and transferring the next automatic delivery vehicle. Thus, the transfer pallet is only used when the automatic delivery vehicle is lifted and transferred, reducing the complexity of the automatic delivery vehicle lifting operation, improving the lifting and transfer efficiency of the automatic delivery vehicle, and the transfer pallet can be reused, reducing the binding cost of the automatic delivery vehicle during transportation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 A perspective view of an automated delivery vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the transfer pallet provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a front view of the transfer tray provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0024] Figure 4 A side view of the transfer tray provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0025] Figure 5 A perspective view of the transfer tray provided for an embodiment of this application.

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the support seat installed at the bottom of the vehicle body, as provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0027] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the support seat in the transfer tray provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0028] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram showing the fit between the support seat and the anti-detachment component provided in the embodiments of this application.

[0029] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the transfer pallet and the automated delivery vehicle provided in an embodiment of this application.

[0030] Attached image labels:

[0031] 1. Pallet body; 11. Support component; 12. First connecting plate; 13. Second connecting plate; 14. First side; 15. Second side; 16. First surface; 17. Second surface; 18. Fork lifting hole; 2. Anti-detachment component; 3. Lifting seat; 31. Connector; 32. Limiting component; 100. Transfer pallet; 200. Automated delivery vehicle; 201. Vehicle body; 202. Front wheel; 203. Rear wheel; 204. Sensing component. Detailed Implementation

[0032] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this application clearer, the following detailed description is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope of this application.

[0033] In the description of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance; unless otherwise specified or explained, the term "multiple" refers to two or more; the terms "connected," "fixed," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, an integral connection, or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0034] In the description of this specification, it should be understood that the directional terms such as "upper" and "lower" used in the embodiments of this application are used to describe the angles shown in the accompanying drawings and should not be construed as limiting the embodiments of this application. Furthermore, in the context, it should also be understood that when it is mentioned that an element is connected "upper" or "lower" to another element, it can be directly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower," or indirectly connected to the other element "upper" or "lower" through an intermediate element.

[0035] An automated delivery vehicle is a vehicle used to achieve short-distance delivery in an unmanned manner. This vehicle usually has intelligent perception and avoidance capabilities. Specifically, it can collect information about the external environment through modules such as cameras, distance sensors, and even radar. Through built-in intelligent algorithms, it models and processes this information to form an abstract understanding of the external world, builds a map, and performs real-time planning and avoidance based on its own operating trajectory.

[0036] Reference Figure 1 As shown, Figure 1A perspective view of the automatic delivery vehicle provided by an embodiment of the present application. The automatic delivery vehicle 200 includes a vehicle body 201, front wheels 202, rear wheels 203, and a sensing component 204. The vehicle body 201 has a receiving portion for loading delivery items. The front wheels 202 and the rear wheels 203 are spaced apart and provided at the bottom of the vehicle body 201, enabling the vehicle body 201 to travel via the front wheels 202 and the rear wheels 203. The sensing component 204 is provided at the top of the vehicle body 201 for sensing road conditions to facilitate the travel of the automatic delivery vehicle 200.

[0037] Refer to Figure 2 as shown in Figure 2 A perspective view of the transfer tray provided by an embodiment of the present application. The transfer tray 100 includes a tray body 1 and an anti - detachment component. The tray body 1 has a first side 14, a second side 15, a first surface 16, and a second surface 17. The first side 14 and the second side 15 intersect, and the first surface 16 and the second surface 17 are arranged back - to - back. The anti - detachment component is provided on the first surface 16 of the tray body 1 and the bottom of the vehicle body 201. When using the transfer tray 100 to lift and transfer the automatic delivery vehicle 200, the automatic delivery vehicle 200 is limited by the anti - detachment component to prevent the automatic delivery vehicle 200 from detaching from the transfer tray 100 during the lifting and transfer process.

[0038] Refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 as shown in Figure 3 A front view of the transfer tray provided by an embodiment of the present application, Figure 4 A side view of the transfer tray provided by an embodiment of the present application. The length of the first side 14 is H1, H1 < W1, and the first side 14 is provided with a forklift hole 18. The width of the second side 15 is H2, H2 ≤ W2. Where W1 is the distance between the front wheels 202 and the rear wheels 203, and W2 is the width of the vehicle body 201 of the automatic delivery vehicle 200. When it is necessary to lift and transfer the automatic delivery vehicle 200 onto a transport vehicle, the transfer tray 100 is horizontally placed between the front wheels 202 and the rear wheels 203 of the automatic delivery vehicle, and a forklift is inserted into the forklift hole 18 of the transfer tray 100 to lift the automatic delivery vehicle 200 by the forklift and transport it onto the transport vehicle. Then, the transfer tray 100 is horizontally removed from under the automatic delivery vehicle 200 and continues to be used for the lifting and transfer of the next automatic delivery vehicle 200. Thus, the transfer tray 100 is only used when the automatic delivery vehicle 200 is lifted and transferred, reducing the complexity of the lifting operation of the automatic delivery vehicle 200, improving the lifting and transfer efficiency of the automatic delivery vehicle 200, and the transfer tray 100 can be reused, reducing the bundling cost of the automatic delivery vehicle 200 during transportation. At the same time, the existing transfer tray 100 is large in size and high in cost, while the transfer tray 100 of the present application is small in size and low in cost.

[0039] In this embodiment, the width of the second side of the transfer pallet is less than or equal to the width of the automated delivery vehicle, so that the size of the transfer pallet is moderate, avoiding material waste due to excessive pallet size and reducing production costs. Of course, it can be understood that in other embodiments, the width of the second side of the transfer pallet may also be greater than the width of the automated delivery vehicle.

[0040] Reference Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a perspective view of a transfer pallet provided for an embodiment of this application. The pallet body 1 includes a plurality of support members 11, a plurality of first connecting plates 12, and a plurality of second connecting plates 13. The plurality of support members 11 are arranged along the length extension direction of a first side 14, and the length extension direction of the plurality of support members 11 is parallel to the length extension direction of a second side 15. The plurality of first connecting plates 12 are respectively connected to the top surface of the support members 11, and the plurality of first connecting plates 12 are arranged along the length extension direction of the second side 15. The plurality of second connecting plates 13 are respectively connected to the bottom surface of the support members 11, and the plurality of second connecting plates 13 are arranged along the length extension direction of the second side 15. A first surface 16 is located on the side of each first connecting plate 12 facing away from the support member 11, a second surface 17 is located on the side of each second connecting plate 13 facing away from the support member 11, and a fork lifting hole 18 is located between two adjacent support members 11.

[0041] In this embodiment, each support member 11 has a quadrangular prism structure, and each first connecting plate 12 and each second connecting plate 13 has a plate structure. It can be understood that in other embodiments, each support member 11 may also have other shapes, such as cylindrical, hexagonal prism, etc.

[0042] In this embodiment, there is a gap between two adjacent first connecting plates 12, and there is also a gap between two adjacent second connecting plates 13, so as to reduce the weight of the transfer pallet 100 and reduce costs without affecting the load-bearing capacity of the transfer pallet 100. It is understood that in other embodiments, there may only be a gap between two adjacent first connecting plates 12, or only between two adjacent second connecting plates 13.

[0043] In this embodiment, the support member 11, the first connecting plate 12, and the second connecting plate 13 can be made of wood. It is understood that in other embodiments, the support member 11, the first connecting plate 12, and the second connecting plate 13 can also be made of steel.

[0044] In this embodiment, multiple first connecting plates 12 are connected to the support member 11 by threaded connection, and multiple second connecting plates 13 are connected to the support member 11 by threaded connection. In other embodiments, the multiple first connecting plates 12 can also be connected to the support member 11 by other means, and the multiple second connecting plates 13 can also be connected to the support member 11 by other means, such as snap-fitting, welding, etc.

[0045] Referring to both Figure 5 and Figure 6 shown, Figure 6 Fig. is a schematic structural view of the lifting seat provided by the embodiment of the present application installed at the bottom of the vehicle body. The anti-disengagement component includes an anti-disengagement member 2 and a lifting seat 3. The lifting seat 3 is arranged at the bottom of the vehicle body 201, and the anti-disengagement member 2 is arranged on the first surface 16 of the tray body 1. Moreover, the anti-disengagement member 2 can cooperate and engage with the lifting seat 3 to limit the automatic delivery vehicle 200. When lifting and transporting the automatic delivery vehicle 200, the transfer tray 100 is horizontally inserted directly between the front wheels 202 and the rear wheels 203 at the bottom of the vehicle body 201, so that the anti-disengagement member 2 is assembled with the lifting seat 3, and then the automatic delivery vehicle 200 is lifted by a forklift and transported onto the transport vehicle.

[0046] Further, the distance between the top of the anti-disengagement member 2 and the bottom of the tray body 1 is H3 (referring to Figure 3 and Figure 4 shown), and H3 < W3, which is convenient for placing the transfer tray 100 at the bottom of the vehicle body 201. Here, W3 is the height of the bottom of the vehicle body relative to the ground when the automatic delivery vehicle is placed on the ground, or the distance between the bottom of the vehicle body and the bottoms of the front wheels and the rear wheels.

[0047] Referring to Figure 7 shown, Figure 7 Fig. is a perspective view of the lifting seat in the transfer tray provided by the embodiment of the present application. The lifting seat 3 includes a connecting member 31 and a limiting member 32. One end of the connecting member 31 is connected to the bottom of the vehicle body, and the other end of the connecting member 31 is connected to the limiting member 32. The anti-disengagement member 2 can engage with the limiting member 32 to limit the automatic delivery vehicle. When using this transfer tray to lift and transport the automatic delivery vehicle, the transfer tray 100 is horizontally inserted between the front wheels 202 and the rear wheels 203 at the bottom of the vehicle body 201, so that the limiting member 32 is inserted into the limiting groove of the anti-disengagement member 2, so that the limiting member 32 and the anti-disengagement member 2 are in limiting cooperation, thereby limiting the automatic delivery vehicle.

[0048] In order to reduce the weight of the transfer tray 100 and lower the cost, the connecting member 31 is provided with a hollow structure. The hollow-structured connecting member 31 not only reduces the weight but also lowers the cost.

[0049] In this embodiment, the anti-disengagement member 2 is connected to the tray body 1 by means of threaded connection, and the lifting seat 3 is connected to the bottom of the vehicle body 201 by means of threaded connection. It can be understood that in other embodiments, the anti-disengagement member 2 can also be connected to the tray body 1 by means of welding, and the lifting seat 3 can also be connected to the bottom of the vehicle body 201 by means of welding.

[0050] In this embodiment, four anti-detachment components 2 are provided, and the four anti-detachment components 2 are respectively disposed at the four corners of the first surface 16 of the pallet body 1. Four lifting seats 3 are also provided, and the four lifting seats 3 are respectively disposed at the bottom of the vehicle body 201. The lifting seats 3 are disposed in correspondence with the anti-detachment components 2, so that the automatic delivery vehicle can be stably limited by the anti-detachment components 2 and the lifting seats 3.

[0051] Reference Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, Figure 8 This is a structural diagram showing the fit between the support and the anti-slip component provided in an embodiment of this application. Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the cooperation between the transfer pallet and the automated delivery vehicle provided in this application embodiment. When lifting and transferring the automated delivery vehicle 200, the transfer pallet 100 is directly inserted laterally between the front wheel 202 and the rear wheel 203 into the bottom of the vehicle body 201, so that the anti-detachment component 2 and the lifting seat 3 are properly assembled. Then, the forklift is inserted into the fork lifting hole 18 to lift and transfer the automated delivery vehicle 200. After the automated delivery vehicle 200 is transferred, the transfer pallet 100 is removed laterally and used for lifting and transferring the next automated delivery vehicle 200, thereby improving the lifting and transfer efficiency of the automated delivery vehicle 200, ensuring the safety of the automated delivery vehicle transfer, and reducing the transportation and bundling costs of the automated delivery vehicle.

[0052] Accordingly, this application also discloses an automated vehicle device, which includes an automated delivery vehicle and a transfer pallet as described in any of the above embodiments. The transfer pallet can cooperate with the automated delivery vehicle to lift and transfer the automated delivery vehicle.

[0053] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this application, but the scope of protection of this application is not limited thereto. Any variations or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included within the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, the scope of protection of this application should be determined by the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A transfer pallet for lifting and transferring an automated delivery vehicle, the automated delivery vehicle comprising a body, front wheels, and rear wheels, the front wheels and rear wheels being respectively disposed at the bottom of the body; characterized in that, The transfer tray includes: A tray body having a first side edge, a second side edge, a first surface, and a forklift hole. The first side edge and the second side edge intersect, and the length of the first side edge is H1, where H1 < W1. The forklift hole is provided on the first side edge, and W1 is the distance between the front wheels and the rear wheels; An anti - detachment component provided on the first surface of the tray body and the bottom of the vehicle body for limiting the automatic delivery vehicle; The anti - detachment component includes a lifting seat and an anti - detachment member. The lifting seat is provided on the bottom of the vehicle body, and the anti - detachment member is provided on the first surface of the tray body, and the anti - detachment member can cooperate and be engaged with the lifting seat to limit the automatic delivery vehicle; The distance between the top of the anti - detachment member and the bottom of the tray body is H3, where H3 < W3. W3 is the height of the bottom of the vehicle body relative to the ground when the automatic delivery vehicle is placed on the ground; The lifting seat includes a connecting member and a limiting member. One end of the connecting member is connected to the bottom of the vehicle body, and the other end of the connecting member is connected to the limiting member. The anti - detachment member can be engaged with the limiting member to limit the automatic delivery vehicle.

2. The transfer pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the second side edge is H2, where H2 ≤ W2. W2 is the width of the vehicle body.

3. The transfer pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The tray body includes a plurality of support members and a plurality of first connecting plates. The plurality of support members are arranged along the length extension direction of the first side edge, and the plurality of first connecting plates are respectively connected to the support members, and the plurality of first connecting plates are arranged along the length extension direction of the second side edge; The first surface is located on the side of each first connecting plate facing away from the support member, and the forklift hole is located between two adjacent support members.

4. The transfer pallet according to claim 3, characterized in that, The tray body further includes a plurality of second connecting plates, and the plurality of second connecting plates are respectively connected to the side of the support member away from the first connecting plate, and the plurality of second connecting plates are arranged along the length extension direction of the second side edge.

5. The transfer pallet according to claim 4, characterized in that, There is a spacing between two adjacent first connecting plates, and / or there is a spacing between two adjacent second connecting plates.

6. The transfer pallet according to claim 4, characterized in that, The plurality of first connecting plates are connected to the support members by means of threaded connection, and / or the plurality of second connecting plates are connected to the support members by means of threaded connection.

7. The transfer pallet according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting member is provided as a hollow structure.

8. An automatic vehicle device, characterized in that, An automatic delivery vehicle and the transfer tray according to any one of claims 1 - 7, the transfer tray can cooperate with the automatic delivery vehicle to lift and transfer the automatic delivery vehicle through the transfer tray.

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