Four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform

Abstract

The invention belongs to the technical field of tobacco processing, and relates to a four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform which comprises a base, a shear fork frame, a rotating turntable and a maintenance platform body. A hydraulic cylinder is arranged on the base, a hydraulic pump drives a shear fork rod on one side of the shear fork frame so as to drive the maintenance platform to ascend and descend, a plug pin is arranged on the upper surface of the maintenance platform, the plug pin is provided with an insertion rod, the four-way shuttle vehicle is locked to the maintenance platform, and it is guaranteed that the four-way shuttle vehicle cannot move; the maintenance time of the four-way shuttle vehicle can be shortened, the maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle is improved, the operation efficiency of the box-type wire storage system is improved, and normal and efficient operation of the box-type wire storage system is guaranteed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention belongs to the technical field of tobacco processing and relates to a maintenance platform for a four-way shuttle vehicle. Background Art

[0002] With the development of the intelligent warehousing and logistics field, shuttle vehicles have attracted increasing attention in the industry due to their advantages such as high space utilization rate, low cost, and stable performance. Among them, four-way shuttle vehicles, which can shuttle in four directions within a plane, are the key research and development objects in the industry. In the tobacco industry enterprise, the wire-making process generally adopts the box-type wire storage method to realize the informatization and refined management of cut tobacco, improve the flexibility of cut tobacco feeding and wire feeding, effectively solve the problem of switching brands back and forth in the wire-making process, and improve product quality and production efficiency. The four-way shuttle vehicle runs in the dense warehouse of the box-type wire storage system, completes the inbound and outbound of cut tobacco boxes and the automatic in-warehouse handling operations, and is a very important core equipment in the box-type wire storage system. To ensure the normal and efficient operation of the box-type wire storage system, if the four-way shuttle vehicle fails, the operation efficiency of the box-type wire storage system will drop significantly.

[0003] However, at present, the maintenance time of the four-way shuttle vehicle is relatively long, which prolongs the maintenance time of the four-way shuttle vehicle, reduces the operation efficiency of the box-type wire storage system, and affects the normal production of tobacco industry enterprises.

[0004] Therefore, how to shorten the maintenance time of the four-way shuttle vehicle and improve the maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle has always been a technical issue that concerns the majority of tobacco manufacturers. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve the technical problems is: a maintenance platform for a four-way shuttle vehicle, comprising: a base, a scissor lift, a rotating turntable, and a maintenance platform; the bottom fixed feet of the scissor lift are rotatably connected to the upper surface of the base by shafts, the bottom sliding feet of the scissor lift are horizontally slidably connected to the upper surface of the base, the top fixed feet of the scissor lift are rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed part of the rotating turntable by shafts, and the top sliding feet of the scissor lift are horizontally slidably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed part of the rotating turntable; the rotating part of the rotating turntable is horizontally rotatably connected to the fixed part of the rotating turntable, and the rotating part of the rotating turntable is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the maintenance platform. Since the two scissor rods of the scissor lift are connected by a middle shaft, and one foot at the bottom and the top is respectively rotatably connected to the other foot in a sliding manner, when the scissor lift is stressed and the sliding connection foot approaches the rotating connection foot, the top of the scissor rod rises, driving the maintenance platform to rise; conversely, when the scissor lift is stressed and the sliding connection foot moves away from the rotating connection foot, the maintenance platform descends, driving the maintenance platform to descend, reciprocating up and down to play the role of lifting the maintenance platform;

[0006] The upper surface of the base is rotationally connected to the cylinder block of the hydraulic cylinder, and the piston head of the hydraulic cylinder is rotationally connected to the shear bar on one side of the shear fork frame; the base is also provided with a hydraulic pump, the output port of the hydraulic pump is communicated with the hydraulic cylinder through a pipeline, the hydraulic pump is provided with a pressure bar, the hydraulic cylinder converts the liquid pressure into mechanical power to provide driving force for the shear fork frame, the hydraulic pump transmits high-pressure liquid to the hydraulic cylinder, and the pressure bar provides continuous mechanical power for the hydraulic pump to be converted into hydraulic power of the hydraulic pump;

[0007] The upper surface of the maintenance platform is provided with a bolt, the bolt is provided with a bolt rod inserted in the horizontal direction, and there are at least two bolts. The position of the bolt on the maintenance platform matches the wheel position or the locking position of the four-way shuttle vehicle; the bolt and the bolt rod cooperate to lock the four-way shuttle vehicle to the maintenance platform, ensuring that the four-way shuttle vehicle cannot move, which is convenient for maintenance personnel to use the four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform to carry the four-way shuttle vehicle to a safe position for inspection, maintenance and other work.

[0008] Preferably, one side of the base is provided with a handle, and the bottom of the base is provided with universal walking wheels; the handle and the universal walking wheels facilitate maintenance personnel to push the four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform to the side of the four-way shuttle vehicle walking track in the dense library, or to push and pull the maintenance platform to other maintenance places after the four-way shuttle vehicle is loaded onto the maintenance platform.

[0009] More preferably, the universal walking wheels are provided with a braking device; the universal walking wheels are locked by the braking device to prevent the base from shifting accidentally, ensuring the operation safety of the maintenance platform during maintenance operations.

[0010] Preferably, the four corners of the upper surface of the base are respectively provided with plug holes, and a vertical support column is detachably connected in the plug holes. The height of the column top when the support column is vertical is within the lifting stroke height of the maintenance platform; the maintenance platform is equipped with a maintenance handle; when it is necessary to check and repair the components at the bottom of the four-way shuttle vehicle, the four-way shuttle vehicle frame is lifted to the top of the support column through the lifting cooperation of the support column and the maintenance platform, exposing the chassis of the four-way shuttle vehicle, which is convenient for the operator to check and repair the components at the bottom of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

[0011] Preferably, the maintenance platform is rectangular, and guardrails are provided on the two opposite side edges of the upper surface of the maintenance platform; the guardrails can ensure the safety of personnel and equipment during maintenance and prevent tools and accessories from slipping and falling from the side edges of the maintenance platform.

[0012] More preferably, a tool drawer is provided at the lower bottom surface of the maintenance platform; the tool drawer is used to place commonly used maintenance tools, making inspection and maintenance more convenient and fast.

[0013] Preferably, a battery, a wireless communication device, and a maintenance display screen are provided on the base. The wireless communication device and the maintenance display screen are electrically connected to the battery respectively. The wireless communication device is communicatively connected to the four-way shuttle vehicle control system. The wireless communication device communicates with the four-way shuttle vehicle control system to obtain the control information and parameter information of the four-way shuttle vehicle, facilitating the maintenance, debugging, and use of the four-way shuttle vehicle. The maintenance display screen is used to display the control information, parameter information, serial number, and maintenance records of the four-way shuttle vehicle as needed, and can select to remotely access the four-way shuttle vehicle control system to read the technical manual, maintenance manual, and query information such as common accessories of the four-way shuttle vehicle according to requirements. The maintenance display screen can adopt a touch screen to facilitate the operator to flip through, read, or input instructions. There may also be a movable or adjustable bracket between the maintenance display screen and the base to facilitate the operator to adjust the position, height, and display angle of the maintenance display screen in real time according to needs.

[0014] More preferably, a maintenance LED lamp is provided on the side of the maintenance platform. The maintenance LED lamp is electrically connected to the battery. The maintenance LED lamp provides sufficient lighting for inspection and maintenance. The light of the maintenance LED lamp is adjustable to adapt to different maintenance needs.

[0015] More preferably, the maintenance platform is provided with a power interface, and the power interface is electrically connected to the battery. The power interface is used for charging and discharging the battery. The power interface can charge the battery through the commercial power when the battery power is insufficient, or supply power to the operator's maintenance power tools, electronic devices, etc. through an inverter when the battery power is sufficient.

[0016] More preferably, the maintenance platform is provided with a communication interface, and the communication interface is electrically connected to the wireless communication device. The communication interface can be communicatively connected to the network by wire and then connected to the four-way shuttle vehicle control system, the four-way shuttle vehicle, and other network devices for inspection, detection, data communication, and data processing. The communication interface can also be locally connected to the operator's electronic detection equipment or detection instruments, enabling the electronic detection equipment or detection instruments to directly access the four-way shuttle vehicle locally through data lines, network cables, etc. for inspection, debugging, and testing.

[0017] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0018] 1. By configuring a handle, walking universal wheels, and a braking device on the four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform, the present invention makes the movement of the four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform flexible and convenient. The four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform can be flexibly and conveniently moved to a safe place to carry out maintenance work, greatly saving the handling workload of maintenance personnel. Therefore, the present invention has high mobility during the maintenance of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

[0019] 2. The present invention configures bolts, insertion rods and braking devices on the maintenance platform of the four-way shuttle vehicle, making it impossible for the four-way shuttle vehicle and the maintenance platform of the four-way shuttle vehicle to move, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during maintenance. Therefore, the present invention is safer and more reliable during the maintenance of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

[0020] 3. When inspecting and maintaining the four-way shuttle vehicle, the present invention can rotate the turntable to inspect and maintain various parts and components of the four-way shuttle vehicle at any angle. Daily maintenance tools are placed in the tool drawer under the maintenance platform, facilitating the storage and access of maintenance tools. Therefore, it is convenient for maintenance personnel to inspect and maintain various components of the four-way shuttle vehicle, greatly improving the inspection and maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle. Thus, the present invention effectively improves the efficiency during the maintenance of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

[0021] 4. The present invention configures maintenance LED lights on the maintenance platform of the four-way shuttle vehicle to provide sufficient illumination for inspection and maintenance. The light of the maintenance LED lights is adjustable to adapt to different maintenance requirements. Usually, the maintenance LED lights can be in a folded state, and when in use, the brackets of the maintenance LED lights can be rotated and telescoped, facilitating maintenance personnel to inspect and maintain various components of the four-way shuttle vehicle, greatly improving the inspection and maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

[0022] 5. When maintaining the four-way shuttle vehicle, the present invention can connect to the power interface to obtain power through the battery, or connect to the wireless communication interface to conduct wireless communication connection with the control system of the four-way shuttle vehicle through the wireless communication device to obtain the control information and parameter information of the four-way shuttle vehicle, facilitating the inspection, repair and debugging of the four-way shuttle vehicle, and greatly improving the inspection, repair and debugging efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

[0023] 6. The present invention places 4 handles into the U-shaped grooves at the upper ends of the support columns to ensure that the four-way shuttle vehicle is fixed in the air and does not move, facilitating the maintenance of the equipment at the bottom of the four-way shuttle vehicle. At the same time, maintenance personnel can also manually carry the four-way shuttle vehicle to a safe location for maintenance and other work through the 4 maintenance handles. Therefore, the present invention not only improves the maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle but also is safer and more reliable during maintenance. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is the front view of a maintenance platform for a four-way shuttle vehicle according to the present invention;

[0025] Figure 2 is the top view of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 3 is the front view of the present invention without the support columns.

[0027] In the figure, 1 is the base; 2 is the scissor lift; 3 is the rotating turntable; 4 is the maintenance platform; 5 is the support column; 6 is the maintenance handle; 7 is the pressure bar; 8 is the hydraulic pump; 9 is the oil pipe; 10 is the hydraulic cylinder; 11 is the universal caster; 12 is the braking device; 13 is the handle; 14 is the battery; 15 is the power interface; 16 is the wireless communication device; 17 is the communication interface; 18 is the bolt; 19 is the inserting rod; 20 is the guardrail; 21 is the tool drawer; 22 is the maintenance LED lamp; 23 is the maintenance display screen. Specific implementation mode

[0028] Next, the relevant technologies in the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all of the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative work shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0029] As Figures 1 to 3 shown, this implementation mode provides a maintenance platform for a four-way shuttle car to improve the maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle car, reduce the maintenance workload of employees, and shorten the maintenance time of the four-way shuttle car.

[0030] This implementation mode adopts the following technical solutions:

[0031] A maintenance platform for a four-way shuttle car includes a base 1, a scissor lift 2, a rotating turntable 3, a maintenance platform 4, a support column 5, a maintenance handle 6, a pressure bar 7, a hydraulic pump 8, an oil pipe 9, a hydraulic cylinder 10, universal casters 11, a braking device 12, a handle 13, a battery 14, a power interface 15, a wireless communication device 16, a communication interface 17, a bolt 18, an inserting rod 19, a guardrail 20, a tool drawer 21, a maintenance LED lamp 22, and a maintenance display screen 23.

[0032] When the four-way shuttle car needs to be maintained, the maintenance personnel use the handle 13 and the universal casters 11 to push the maintenance platform of the four-way shuttle car to the side of the walking track of the four-way shuttle car in the dense warehouse, align the maintenance platform 4 with the walking track of the four-way shuttle car, and lock the four universal casters through the braking device 12 to ensure that the maintenance platform of the four-way shuttle car is fixed.

[0033] Press the lever 7 of the maintenance platform to control the hydraulic pump 8 to deliver hydraulic oil through the oil pipe 9 to the hydraulic cylinder 10. The hydraulic cylinder 10 jacks up the scissor lift 2 to raise the maintenance platform 4. After the maintenance platform 4 is flush with the running track of the four-way shuttle car in the dense storage, manually push the faulty four-way shuttle car onto the four-way shuttle car maintenance platform 4. Slide out the insertion rods 19 of the four insertion pins 18 on the maintenance platform 4 and lock the insertion rods. Ensure that the four-way shuttle car cannot move left or right through the insertion rods 19. Guardrails 20 are installed on both the left and right sides of the maintenance platform 4 to ensure that the four-way shuttle car cannot move up or down, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during maintenance. Maintenance personnel use the four-way shuttle car maintenance platform to carry the four-way shuttle car to a safe position for inspection, maintenance and other work.

[0034] When inspecting and maintaining the four-way shuttle car, the maintenance platform 4 can be rotated 360 degrees arbitrarily by rotating the turntable 3. Daily maintenance tools are placed in the tool drawer 21 below the maintenance platform 4, which is convenient for storing and retrieving maintenance tools and convenient for maintenance personnel to inspect and maintain various parts and components of the four-way shuttle car.

[0035] The four-way shuttle car maintenance platform is equipped with a maintenance LED light 22. The maintenance LED light 22 is connected to the battery 14 to obtain power, providing sufficient light for inspection and maintenance. The light of the maintenance LED light 22 is adjustable to adapt to different maintenance needs. Usually, the maintenance LED light 22 can be in a folded state. When in use, the bracket of the maintenance LED light can be rotated and telescoped, which is convenient for maintenance personnel to inspect and maintain various parts of the four-way shuttle car.

[0036] When inspecting and maintaining the four-way shuttle car, it can be connected to the power interface 15 to obtain power through the battery 14, or it can be connected to the communication interface 17 to communicate with the four-way shuttle car control system through the communication interface 17 or the wireless communication device 16 to obtain the control information and parameter information of the four-way shuttle car. The maintenance display screen 23 displays the control information and parameter information of the four-way shuttle car on-site, which is convenient for the inspection, debugging and use of the four-way shuttle car.

[0037] When it is necessary to inspect and maintain the components at the bottom of the four-way shuttle car, first insert the two support columns 5 on the right into the base 1 (the two support columns on the right are in a removed state when the four-way shuttle car enters the maintenance platform and when inspecting and maintaining the components at the upper part of the four-way shuttle car). Then install 4 maintenance handles 6 around the four-way shuttle car. Finally, place the four-way shuttle car on the U-shaped groove at the upper end of the support column 5 through the 4 handles 6 to ensure that the four-way shuttle car is fixed in the air without moving. Press the lever 7 to control the hydraulic oil in the hydraulic cylinder 10 to be delivered back to the hydraulic pump 8 through the oil pipe 9. The scissor lift 2 drives the maintenance platform 4 to descend. When the maintenance platform 4 descends to the bottom, maintenance personnel can conveniently inspect and maintain the equipment at the bottom of the four-way shuttle car. At the same time, maintenance personnel can also manually carry the four-way shuttle car to a safe position for maintenance and other work through the 4 maintenance handles 6.

[0038] After the maintenance of the four-way shuttle vehicle is completed, the maintenance personnel use the handle 13 and the walking universal wheels 11 to push the maintenance platform and the four-way shuttle vehicle to the side of the walking track of the four-way shuttle vehicle in the high-density warehouse. Align the maintenance platform 4 with the walking track of the four-way shuttle vehicle, and lock the four walking universal wheels through the braking device 12 to ensure that the maintenance platform of the four-way shuttle vehicle is fixed. Press the pressure rod 7 to control the hydraulic pump 8 to deliver hydraulic oil to the hydraulic cylinder 10 through the oil pipe 9. The hydraulic cylinder 10 jacks up the scissor lift 2 to raise the maintenance platform 4. When the maintenance platform 4 is flush with the walking track of the four-way shuttle vehicle in the high-density warehouse, manually push the four-way shuttle vehicle that has completed the maintenance onto the walking track of the four-way shuttle vehicle in the high-density warehouse, and the four-way shuttle vehicle operates normally in the high-density warehouse of the box-type cigarette storage system.

[0039] In summary, the special maintenance platform for the four-way shuttle vehicle of the present invention can shorten the maintenance time of the four-way shuttle vehicle, improve the maintenance efficiency of the four-way shuttle vehicle, enhance the operation efficiency of the box-type cigarette storage system, and ensure the normal and efficient operation of the box-type cigarette storage system.

[0040] It should be emphasized that the above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention, and there is no limitation in any form to the present invention. Any simple modification, equivalent change and modification made to the above embodiments based on the technical essence of the present invention still fall within the scope of the technical solution of the present invention.

Claims

1. A four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform, characterized in that, Including: A base (1), a scissor lift (2), a rotating turntable (3), and a maintenance platform (4); the bottom fixed feet of the scissor lift (2) are pivotally connected to the upper surface of the base (1), the bottom sliding feet of the scissor lift (2) are horizontally slidably connected to the upper surface of the base (1), the top fixed feet of the scissor lift (2) are pivotally connected to the bottom surface of the fixed part of the rotating turntable (3), and the top sliding feet of the scissor lift (2) are horizontally slidably connected to the bottom surface of the fixed part of the rotating turntable (3); the rotating part of the rotating turntable (3) is horizontally rotatably connected to the fixed part of the rotating turntable (3), and the rotating part of the rotating turntable (3) is fixedly connected to the bottom surface of the maintenance platform (4). The upper surface of the base (1) is pivotally connected to the cylinder body of a hydraulic cylinder (10), and the piston head of the hydraulic cylinder (10) is pivotally connected to one side of the scissor rods of the scissor lift (2); the base (1) is further provided with a hydraulic pump (8), the output port of the hydraulic pump (8) is connected to the hydraulic cylinder (10) through an oil pipe (9), and the hydraulic pump (8) is provided with a lever (7). The upper surface of the maintenance platform (4) is provided with a bolt (18), the bolt (18) is provided with a bolt rod (19), there are at least two bolts (18), and the positions of the bolts (18) on the maintenance platform (4) match the wheel positions or locking positions of the four-way shuttle vehicle.

2. The four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform according to claim 1, wherein, One side of the base (1) is provided with a handle (13), and the bottom of the base (1) is provided with universal caster wheels (11).

3. The four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform according to claim 2, characterized in that, The universal caster wheels (11) are provided with a braking device (12).

4. The maintenance platform for a four-way shuttle vehicle according to claim 1, wherein The four corners of the upper surface of the base (1) are respectively provided with insertion holes, and vertical support columns (5) are detachably connected in the insertion holes. The height of the column top when the support columns (5) are vertical is within the lifting stroke height of the maintenance platform (4); the maintenance platform (4) is configured with a maintenance handle (6).

5. A four-way shuttle maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, The maintenance platform (4) is rectangular, and a guardrail (20) is provided at the edge of the upper surface of the maintenance platform (4).

6. The four-way shuttle maintenance platform according to claim 5, characterized in that, A tool drawer (21) is provided at the lower bottom surface of the maintenance platform (4).

7. A four-way shuttle maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that, A battery (14), a wireless communication device (16), and a maintenance display screen (23) are provided on the base (1); the wireless communication device (16) and the maintenance display screen (23) are respectively electrically connected to the battery (14); the wireless communication device (16) is communicatively connected to the four-way shuttle vehicle control system.

8. A four-way shuttle maintenance platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, A maintenance LED lamp (22) is provided on the side of the maintenance platform (4), and the maintenance LED lamp (22) is electrically connected to the battery (14).

9. A four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform according to claim 7, characterized in that The maintenance platform (4) is provided with a power interface (15), and the power interface (15) is electrically connected to the battery (14).

10. A four-way shuttle vehicle maintenance platform according to claim 7, characterized in that, The maintenance platform (4) is provided with a communication interface (17), and the communication interface (17) is electrically connected to the wireless communication device (16).

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