Tool for assisting forklift to remove trays and load and operation method

Abstract

The tool comprises supporting tables, a turnover assembly and a tray removing assembly, the supporting tables are arranged in pairs, the turnover assembly comprises a turnover plate, a support, a driving part, a vertical plate and a hook, a channel is defined between the bottom end of the support and the top face of the turnover plate, and the tray removing assembly comprises a winch and a sleeve hook. Through the arrangement of the channel and the winch, a tray removing structure is formed, then through the arrangement of the supporting table, a limiting structure of the turnover plate is formed, in the tray removing process, the turnover plate does not move, and the driving piece and the vertical plate are further installed on the turnover plate; a worker can drive the same forklift to carry the turnover plate and goods to a truck to complete truck loading, manual carrying is not needed in the whole process, manual secondary stacking on the truck is not needed, the labor intensity is effectively reduced, and the truck loading efficiency is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of material handling methods, specifically to a tooling and operating method for assisting a forklift in loading pallets onto a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] In the production process of fermented bean curd, after the fermented bean curd is made, it needs to be sealed and stored in bottles and jars. Then, the bottles and jars are placed in cardboard boxes for shipment. Currently, the usual method for loading the bean curd onto trucks is as follows: the boxes full of fermented bean curd are first stacked on the pallet, then the pallet is lifted by a forklift and the boxes are taken to the truck. Finally, the boxes are manually moved onto the truck one by one and re-stacked. This process is labor-intensive and inefficient. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the above-mentioned technical deficiencies and to propose a tooling and operation method to assist forklifts in unloading pallets and loading vehicles, thereby solving the technical problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity of manual unloading and loading in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned technical objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: This invention provides a tooling and operating method for assisting forklifts in removing pallets for loading and unloading. The tooling includes a support platform, a turnover component, and a pallet removal component. The support platforms are arranged in pairs, spaced apart from each other. Each pair of support platforms has a protrusion on its top surface. The turnover component includes a turnover plate, a bracket, a drive mechanism, a vertical plate, and a hook. Grooves are formed on both sides of the turnover plate. The bottom surface of the turnover plate is adapted to the top surface of the support platform, and each groove corresponds to and is fitted with each protrusion. The bottom end of the bracket is installed on one side of the turnover plate, and a channel is formed between the bottom end of the bracket and the top surface of the turnover plate. The drive mechanism is installed on one side of the bracket and is used to push the vertical plate to move towards the other side of the turnover plate. The hook is installed on the other side of the bracket and is used to connect to the forklift. The pallet removal component includes a winch and a hook. The hook is used to catch the pallet on the turnover plate. The winch is located on one side of the support platform and is used to drive the hook to move the pallet through the channel.

[0005] In some embodiments, rollers are rotatably embedded on the top surface of the turnover plate.

[0006] In some embodiments, the rollers are provided in a plurality of manner, and each roller is arranged adjacent to the other along the direction of tray removal.

[0007] In some embodiments, the length of the roller is the same as the length of the channel.

[0008] In some embodiments, the top of the roller is higher than the top surface of the turnover plate.

[0009] In some embodiments, the bottom end of the roller is higher than the bottom surface of the turnover plate.

[0010] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the vertical plate is higher than the top surface of the channel.

[0011] In some embodiments, the hooks are provided in multiple locations.

[0012] In some embodiments, the bottom surface of the support platform is provided with mounting feet.

[0013] In some embodiments, including: S1. Multiple fermented bean curd boxes are stacked on a pallet and then wrapped into a single unit using a wrapping machine; S2. The forklift moves the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the turnover board using a pallet; S3. The hook catches the pallet, and the winch starts, causing the hook to carry the pallet out of the passage together; S4. The forklift moves to one end of the support on the turnover board and moves the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the truck by lifting the turnover board. S5. The hook engages with the forklift; S6. The drive unit starts, and the vertical plate pushes the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the truck.

[0014] Compared with existing technologies, the present invention provides a tooling and operation method for assisting forklifts in removing pallets and loading goods. By setting up channels and winches, a pallet removal structure is formed. Then, by setting up support platforms, a limiting structure for the turnover board is formed, so that the turnover board does not move during the pallet removal process. Furthermore, by installing a drive unit and a vertical plate on the turnover board, workers can drive the same forklift to carry the turnover board and goods to the truck to complete the loading. The entire process does not require manual handling or secondary stacking on the truck, effectively reducing labor intensity and improving loading efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tooling for assisting a forklift in loading pallets onto a vehicle, provided in an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Enlarged view of part A in the middle; Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the structure of the intermediate turnover component; Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the structure of the central support platform.

[0016] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached drawings: 1. Support platform; 11. Protrusion; 12. Mounting foot; 2. Turnover assembly; 21. Turnover plate; 211. Groove; 212. Roller; 22. Bracket; 221. Channel; 23. Drive component; 24. Vertical plate; 25. Hook; 3. Pallet removal assembly; 31. Winch; 32. Hook; 4. Pallet. Detailed Implementation

[0017] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of this invention clearer, the invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are merely for explaining the invention and are not intended to limit the invention.

[0018] To address the technical problems of low efficiency and high labor intensity in manual pallet unloading and loading, this invention provides a tooling and operating method for assisting forklifts in pallet unloading and loading. This method enables rapid pallet unloading without manual handling or secondary stacking, effectively improving handling efficiency and reducing labor intensity.

[0019] It should be noted that the tooling and operation method for assisting forklifts in loading pallets and vehicles described in this invention is applicable to, but not limited to, fermented bean curd, etc. For ease of explanation, this invention only uses the application of the tooling and operation method for assisting forklifts in loading pallets and vehicles to fermented bean curd as an example. The principle of the tooling and operation method for assisting forklifts in loading pallets and vehicles to other types of equipment is essentially the same as the principle of its application to fermented bean curd, and will not be described in detail here.

[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 4 ,in Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a tooling for assisting a forklift in removing pallets for loading, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The tooling includes a support platform 1, a turnover component 2, and a pallet removal component 3. The support platforms 1 are arranged in pairs, with a gap between them. Each pair of support platforms 1 has a protrusion 11 on its top surface. The turnover component 2 includes a turnover plate 21, a bracket 22, a drive component 23, a vertical plate 24, and a hook 25. Grooves 211 are formed on both sides of the turnover plate 21. The bottom surface of the turnover plate 21 matches the top surface of the support platform 1, and each groove 211 corresponds to each protrusion 11. 1. The bracket 22 is installed on one side of the turnover plate 21, and a channel 221 is formed between the bottom of the bracket 22 and the top surface of the turnover plate 21. The drive unit 23 is installed on one side of the bracket 22 and is used to push the vertical plate 24 to move to the other side of the turnover plate 21. The hook 25 is installed on the other side of the bracket 22 and is used to connect the forklift. The pallet unloading assembly 3 includes a winch 31 and a hook 32. The hook 32 is used to catch the pallet on the turnover plate 21. The winch 31 is located on one side of the support platform 1 and is used to drive the hook 32 to move the pallet through the channel 221.

[0021] In this embodiment, the structure for removing pallets is formed by the channel 221 and the winch 31. The support platform 1 forms a limiting structure for the turnover plate 21, so that the turnover plate 21 will not move during the pallet removal process. Furthermore, the drive unit 23 and the vertical plate 24 are installed on the turnover plate 21, so that the workers can drive the same forklift to carry the turnover plate 21 and the goods to the truck for loading. The whole process does not require manual handling or secondary stacking on the truck, which effectively reduces labor intensity and improves loading efficiency.

[0022] Preferably, the driving component 23 is a hydraulic cylinder. Hydraulic cylinders are existing technology and will not be described in detail. The bracket 22 is equipped with a battery to power the hydraulic cylinder. A scissor-type linkage structure is provided between the vertical plate 24 and the bracket 22. The driving component 23 drives the hydraulic cylinder to extend and retract, thereby causing the scissor-type linkage structure to extend or retract, which in turn drives the vertical plate 24 to push the material or reset. Resetting means that the scissor-type linkage structure is in the ultimate compression state. At this time, the distance between the vertical plate 24 and the bracket 22 is the closest.

[0023] Furthermore, a control circuit board and remote control cable are located next to the battery, allowing operators to control the opening and closing of the hydraulic cylinders from the forklift using a remote control.

[0024] Furthermore, in order to reduce the height difference between the turnover board 21 and the truck bed and thus prevent the goods from tipping over, the thickness of the turnover board 21 is preferably 3cm, and the groove 211 is changed to a through hole.

[0025] Furthermore, the winch 31 is existing technology and will not be described in detail. Both the winch 31 and the support platform 1 are fixed to the ground by bolts, and the distance between the winch 31 and the support platform 1 must be greater than the length of the forklift so that the forklift can be positioned between the winch 31 and the support platform 1 to lift the turnover plate 21.

[0026] Preferably, there are two hooks 32. One end of each hook 32 is fixedly connected to an extension rope and is fixedly connected to the end of the rope of the winch 31. The other ends of the two hooks 32 pass through the channel 221 and hook onto both sides of the pallet, so that the pallet is subjected to tension more evenly and the pallet can pass smoothly through the channel 221.

[0027] In one embodiment, a roller 212 is rotatably embedded on the top surface of the turnover plate 21.

[0028] In this embodiment, the function of roller 212 is to reduce the friction between the pallet and the turnover plate 21, so that the pallet moves more smoothly when it is removed by hook 32.

[0029] In one embodiment, there are a plurality of rollers 212, which are arranged adjacent to each other along the direction of tray removal.

[0030] In this embodiment, the arrangement of multiple rollers 212 reduces the frictional force experienced by the pallet during the removal movement of the hook 32, facilitating rapid removal of the pallet.

[0031] In one embodiment, the length of roller 212 is the same as the length of channel 221.

[0032] In this embodiment, the length of the roller 212 is greater than the width of the tray, ensuring that the tray can pass through the channel 221 and avoiding interference from the inner wall of the channel 221 with the tray.

[0033] In one embodiment, the top of the roller 212 is higher than the top surface of the turnover plate 21.

[0034] In this embodiment, when the pallet is placed on the turnover plate 21, it contacts the roller 212 instead of the turnover plate 21.

[0035] In one embodiment, the bottom end of roller 212 is higher than the bottom surface of turnover plate 21.

[0036] In this embodiment, the bottom surface of the turnover plate 21 is lower, so that when the forklift picks up the turnover plate 21, it contacts the turnover plate 21 instead of the roller 212.

[0037] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the vertical plate 24 is higher than the top surface of the channel 221.

[0038] In this embodiment, interference from the vertical plate 24 is avoided during the removal of the tray through the channel 221.

[0039] In one embodiment, the hooks 25 are provided in multiples.

[0040] In this embodiment, two hooks 25 are preferably used. The two hooks 25 hook the forklift to improve the stability of the turnover plate 21, so that the turnover plate 21 will not fall off the forklift when the vertical plate 24 pushes the material onto the truck.

[0041] In one embodiment, the bottom surface of the support platform 1 is provided with mounting feet 12.

[0042] In this embodiment, the mounting feet 12 are fixedly connected to the ground by bolts, thereby ensuring the stability of the support platform 1.

[0043] In one embodiment, it includes: S1. Multiple fermented bean curd boxes are stacked on a pallet and then wrapped into a single unit using a wrapping machine; S2. The forklift moves the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the turnover board 21 using a pallet; S3. The hook 32 hooks the pallet, and the winch 31 starts, so that the hook 32 carries the pallet out from the channel 221; S4. The forklift moves to one end of the bracket 22 on the turnover board 21 and moves the entire packaged fermented bean curd box onto the truck by lifting the turnover board 21. S5. Hook 25 hooks onto the forklift; S6. Drive unit 23 starts, and vertical plate 24 pushes the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the truck.

[0044] To better understand this invention, the following is combined with... Figures 1 to 4 The technical solution of the present invention will be described in detail below: ① The support platform 1 is fixed to the ground by mounting feet 12, and the winch 31 is also fixed to the ground. The distance between the support platform 1 and the winch 31 is greater than the length of the forklift. ② The turnover plate 21 is placed on the support platform 1 by a forklift and is positioned by the engagement of the protrusion 11 with the groove 211; ③ Stack the fermented bean curd boxes onto the pallet, and wrap the stacked fermented bean curd boxes with a wrapping machine so that multiple stacked fermented bean curd boxes are wrapped into a whole. ④ The forklift lifts the pallet, carrying multiple boxes of fermented bean curd, and moves it onto roller 212; ⑤ The hook 32 passes through the channel 221 and hooks the pallet. The winch 31 starts until the hook 32 hooks the pallet out of the channel 221. Under the action of the vertical plate 24, the whole package of multiple fermented bean curd boxes falls onto the roller 212, thus completing the pallet removal work. At this time, it is necessary to note that the pallet is pulled away by the winch 31 to avoid affecting the forklift fork turnover plate 21. ⑥ The forklift picks up the turnover pallet 21 and, along with the entire assembly wrapped in multiple fermented bean curd boxes, loads it onto the truck; ⑦ Hook 25 connects to the forklift, start the drive unit 23, and the vertical plate 24 pushes the entire package of multiple fermented bean curd boxes to the preset position on the truck, thus completing the loading; The entire loading process only requires one forklift, eliminating the need for manual handling and secondary stacking on the truck, effectively reducing labor intensity and improving handling efficiency.

[0045] The specific embodiments of the present invention described above do not constitute a limitation on the scope of protection of the present invention. Any other corresponding changes and modifications made in accordance with the technical concept of the present invention should be included within the scope of protection of the claims of the present invention.

Claims

1. A tooling for assisting a forklift in loading pallets onto a vehicle, characterized in that, include: The support platform is arranged in pairs, with the pair of support platforms spaced apart from each other, and each pair of support platforms has a protrusion on its top surface; A turnover assembly includes a turnover plate, a bracket, a drive unit, a vertical plate, and hooks. The turnover plate has grooves on both sides of its edges. The bottom surface of the turnover plate is adapted to the top surface of the support platform, and each groove corresponds to a protrusion. The bottom end of the bracket is mounted on one side of the turnover plate, and a channel is formed between the bottom end of the bracket and the top surface of the turnover plate. The drive unit is mounted on one side of the bracket and is used to push the vertical plate to move to the other side of the turnover plate. The hooks are mounted on the other side of the bracket and are used to connect a forklift. The pallet removal assembly includes a winch and a hook. The hook is used to catch the pallet on the turnover board. The winch is located on one side of the support platform and is used to drive the hook to move the pallet through the channel.

2. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the turnover plate is fitted with rollers that rotate.

3. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rollers are provided in a plurality of manner, and each roller is arranged adjacent to the other along the direction of the tray removal.

4. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The length of the roller is the same as the length of the channel.

5. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 2, characterized in that, The top of the roller is higher than the top surface of the turnover plate.

6. The tooling for assisting a forklift in loading pallets onto a vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, The bottom end of the roller is higher than the bottom surface of the turnover plate.

7. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the vertical plate is higher than the top surface of the channel.

8. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The hook is provided in multiple parts.

9. The tooling for assisting forklifts in loading pallets onto trucks according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom surface of the support platform is provided with mounting feet.

10. A method for operating an auxiliary forklift pallet loading fixture according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that, include: S1. Multiple fermented bean curd boxes are stacked on a pallet and then wrapped into a single unit using a wrapping machine; S2. The forklift moves the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the turnover board using a pallet; S3. The hook catches the pallet, and the winch starts, causing the hook to carry the pallet out of the passage together; S4. The forklift moves to one end of the support on the turnover board and moves the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the truck by lifting the turnover board. S5. The hook engages with the forklift; S6. The drive unit starts, and the vertical plate pushes the wrapped fermented bean curd box onto the truck.

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