A storage device for tooling gauges

Abstract

The present application belongs to the technical field of tooling gauges, and particularly relates to a storage device for tooling gauges, comprising a rack, a lifting driving mechanism and a transfer platform; at least two placing platforms are arranged in the rack; a storage cavity is arranged between two adjacent placing platforms; the lifting driving mechanism is connected to the transfer platform; and the transfer platform is in communication with the storage cavity. The present application can reduce manual lifting of the tooling gauges, improve the convenience of operation, and ensure the stability and safety of operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention belongs to the field of tooling and inspection technology, and particularly relates to a storage device for tooling and inspection. Background Technology

[0002] Tooling and inspection fixtures are specialized testing instruments used in mass production to quickly determine whether the dimensions, shape, and assembly status of parts are up to standard. Their core principles are "specialization, efficiency, and error prevention," and they are widely used in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and home appliances. Generally, tooling and inspection fixtures are characterized by their large weight, irregular shape, high value, and need for protection against impacts. Currently, the storage and retrieval of tooling and inspection fixtures mainly rely on the following methods: 1. Traditional heavy-duty shelving: Tooling requires forklifts or overhead cranes for high-level storage and retrieval, resulting in poor flexibility, low efficiency, safety hazards, and high requirements for both ground and overhead space. 2. Simple multi-layer shelving: Manual handling of tooling between layers is extremely labor-intensive, easily leading to work-related injuries and workpiece damage; only suitable for lightweight items. 3. Separate lifting platforms combined with shelving: Requires additional equipment for storage and retrieval, has a cumbersome operation process, occupies more space, and presents inconvenience in equipment coordination.

[0003] Therefore, traditional tooling and fixture storage devices are labor-intensive, inefficient, and lack operational stability and safety when storing and retrieving heavy tooling. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a tooling and fixture storage device that addresses the shortcomings of existing technologies and solves the technical problems of poor operational stability and safety in existing technologies.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: A tooling and fixture storage device includes a frame, a lifting drive mechanism, and a transfer platform; the frame is provided with at least two placement platforms; a storage cavity is provided between two adjacent placement platforms; the lifting drive mechanism is connected to the transfer platform; and the transfer platform is configured to communicate with the storage cavity.

[0006] Preferably, the transfer platform includes a transfer support and a transfer connector connected to each other; the transfer connector is connected to the drive end of the lifting drive mechanism so that the transfer connector is movably disposed inside the storage cavity; the side of the transfer support away from the transfer connector extends out of the storage cavity.

[0007] Preferably, the transfer connector includes at least one connecting plate; the connecting plate is connected to the transfer support; and the connecting plate is connected to the drive end of the lifting drive mechanism.

[0008] Preferably: the frame is provided with at least one guide rail; the side surface of the connecting plate away from the storage cavity is provided with a mounting block; the side surface of the mounting block away from the connecting plate is provided with a guide slider; the guide slider is slidably connected to the guide rail.

[0009] Preferably, the lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting drive motor, a rotating shaft, a drive gear, and a lifting traction component; the mounting end of the lifting drive motor is connected to the frame, and the rotating end of the lifting drive motor is connected to one side of the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is movably connected to the frame; the drive gear is connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft; the drive gear is drively connected to the lifting traction component; at least one rotating connector is provided on the transfer platform; the rotating connector is connected to the lifting traction component.

[0010] Preferably, the rotating connecting component includes a fixed block, a connecting bearing, and a driven gear; the fixed block is connected to the bottom of the transfer connecting body; the interior of the connecting bearing is connected to one side of the fixed block; the interior of the driven gear is connected to the outer surface of the connecting bearing; and the lifting traction component is connected to the driven gear.

[0011] Preferably, the transfer support includes a support plate and a limiting plate connected to one side surface of the support plate; and the support plate and the limiting plate are respectively connected to the transfer connector; the support plate is used to support and place tooling and fixtures.

[0012] Preferably, the transfer support further includes a first partition plate and a second partition plate; and the first partition plate and the second partition plate are respectively snapped into the support plate.

[0013] Preferably, the placement platform includes a placement rack and at least one locking folding plate connected to the bottom of the placement rack; the locking folding plate is connected to the interior of the frame; and the storage cavity is formed between the placement rack and the frame.

[0014] Preferably, the placement rack includes a horizontal placement section and a vertical limiting section that are perpendicularly connected to each other; the locking folding plate is connected to the bottom of the horizontal placement section, and the top of the horizontal placement section is used to place tooling and gauges.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this invention are as follows: This technical solution forms multiple storage cavities by using multiple sets of placement platforms fixedly assembled on the frame, thereby creating an operation channel for the lateral movement of tooling and fixtures in and out, thus improving the convenience of transfer operations; furthermore, under the lifting drive of the lifting mechanism, the transfer platform can drive the corresponding tooling and fixtures to move up and down between the first limit position A and the second limit position B, thereby reducing the need for manual lifting of the tooling and fixtures; and it realizes the operation of switching the tooling and fixtures from the transfer platform to the placement platform and vice versa; thus improving the convenience of operation and ensuring the stability and safety of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0016] The following will refer to the appendix. Figures 1-7 The features, advantages and technical effects of exemplary embodiments of the present invention are described below.

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 This is a partially enlarged view of a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the transfer platform in a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 This is a top view of a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting drive mechanism in a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a partial structural schematic diagram of a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 7 This is a partially enlarged view of a tooling and fixture storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] In the diagram: 100-Frame; 110-Placement platform; 111-Placement rack; 1112-Horizontal placement section; 1111-Vertical limiting section; 112-Locking folding plate; 113-Anti-falling baffle; 114-Assembly notch; 120-Storage cavity; 130-First limit switch; A-First extreme position; 140-Second limit switch; B-Second extreme position; 200-Lifting drive mechanism; 210-Lifting drive motor; 220-Rotating shaft; 230-Drive gear; 240-Lifting traction component; 241-Traction chain; 242 243-First connecting rod; 244-Second connecting rod; 245-Locking block; 250-Guide rail; 300-Transfer platform; 310-Transfer support; 311-Support plate; 312-Limiting plate; 313-First partition plate; 314-Second partition plate; 315-Mounting frame; 316-Rotating wheel; 317-Feeding rotating component; 320-Transfer connector; 321-Connecting plate; 322-Guide slider; 323-Mounting block; 327-Rotating connector; 324-Fixing block; 325-Connecting bearing; 326-Driven gear. Detailed Implementation

[0019] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this application pertains; the terminology used herein is intended to particularly describe embodiments and not to limit the scope of this application; the terms “comprising” and “having”, and any variations thereof, in the specification, claims, and foregoing description of the drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0020] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish different objects and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number, specific order, or primary and secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the embodiment description, "multiple" refers to two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0021] The term 'embodiment' means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described exists in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various places throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a mutually exclusive, independent, or alternative embodiment. It will be explicitly and implicitly understood by those skilled in the art that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0022] In the description of the embodiments in this application, the term "and / or" is merely a description of the relationship between related objects, indicating that three relationships can exist. For example, A and / or B can represent: A existing alone, A and B existing simultaneously, or multiple situations existing alone. In addition, the character " / " in this document generally indicates that the related objects before and after are in an "or" relationship.

[0023] In the description of the embodiments of this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the technical terms "installation," "connection," "joining," "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can also refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection. They can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, manifesting as internal communication between two components or an interaction between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in the embodiments of this application can be understood according to the specific circumstances.

[0024] The following is in conjunction with the appendix Figures 1 to 7 The present invention will be described in further detail, but this is not intended to limit the invention.

[0025] like Figure 1 As shown, in one embodiment of the present invention, the tooling and fixture storage device includes a frame 100, a lifting drive mechanism 200, and a transfer platform 300. The frame 100 contains at least two placement platforms 110. A storage cavity 120 is provided between two adjacent placement platforms 110. The mounting end of the lifting drive mechanism 200 is connected to the frame 100. The driving end of the lifting drive mechanism 200 is connected to the transfer platform 300. The transfer platform 300 is used for transferring and placing tooling and fixtures. Furthermore, the transfer platform 300 is communicatively connected to the storage cavity 120.

[0026] The technical solution of this invention forms multiple storage cavities by using multiple sets of placement platforms fixedly assembled on the frame, thereby creating an operation channel for the lateral movement of tooling and fixtures in and out, thus improving the convenience of transfer operations. Furthermore, the lifting drive mechanism enables the transfer platform to move the corresponding tooling and fixtures up and down between the first limit position A and the second limit position B, thereby reducing the need for manual lifting of the tooling and fixtures. It also enables the switching of tooling and fixtures from the transfer platform to the placement platform and vice versa, further improving operational convenience and ensuring operational stability and safety.

[0027] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 1 and 2As shown, the transfer platform 300 includes a transfer support body 310 and a transfer connector body 320 that are connected to each other as one unit. The transfer connector body 320 is connected to the drive end of the lifting drive mechanism 200, so that the transfer connector body 320 is movably positioned between the first limit position A and the second limit position B of the storage cavity 120. The side end of the transfer support body 310 away from the transfer connector body 320 extends out of the storage cavity 120 to improve the convenience and stability of supporting and transporting tooling and fixtures, and reduce their collision with the frame 100.

[0028] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the transfer connector 320 includes at least one connecting plate 321; each connecting plate 321 is connected to the transfer support 310; the connecting plate 321 is connected to the drive end of the lifting drive mechanism 200. In some embodiments, the number of connecting plates 321 is two, symmetrically connected to the transfer support 310; and the connecting plates 321 are movably disposed between the storage cavity 120 and the frame 100 to improve structural compactness and ensure the smoothness and stability of the lifting drive.

[0029] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 1 and 2As shown, the lifting drive mechanism 200 includes a lifting drive motor 210, a rotating shaft 220, a drive gear 230, and a lifting traction component 240. The mounting end of the lifting drive motor 210 is connected to the frame 100, and the rotating end of the lifting drive motor 210 is connected to one side of the rotating shaft 220. The rotating shaft 220 (via a rotating bearing) is movably connected to the frame 100. The drive gear 230 is connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft 220. The drive gear 230 is drively connected to the lifting traction component 240. At least one rotating connector 327 is provided on the transfer platform 300 (the connecting plate 321 of the transfer connector 320). The rotating connector 327 is connected to the lifting traction component 240 so that the transfer platform 300 moves up and down between the first extreme position A and the second extreme position B. In some embodiments, the lifting drive motor 210 is a dual-head motor; two rotating shafts 220, two drive gears 230, and two lifting traction components 240 are used and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the transfer platform 300; this allows for simultaneous lifting or lowering of both sides of the transfer platform 300 under the drive of a single motor; thus achieving fast lifting speed and relatively accurate positioning, shortening the storage and retrieval time compared to using a forklift or manual climbing; in addition, the stable electric lifting avoids the risks of bumps and falls during manual handling. Of course, the assembly method and model of the dual-head motor can be adapted according to conventional technical means in the field (including published patent documents, etc.), and will not be limited here.

[0030] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the rotating connector 327 includes a fixed block 324, a connecting bearing 325, and a driven gear 326. The fixed block 324 is connected to the bottom of the transfer connector 320. The interior of the connecting bearing 325 is connected to one side of the fixed block 324. The interior of the driven gear 326 is connected to the outer surface of the connecting bearing 325. The lifting traction component 240 is connected to the driven gear 326. In some embodiments, the fixed block 324 is selected as a T-shaped or L-shaped fixed block. This structure, through the driven action between the driven gear 326 and the lifting traction component 240, avoids the risks of bumps and falls during manual handling; and completely frees manpower from heavy vertical handling, thereby improving the convenience of operation.

[0031] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 2 , 3As shown in Figure 5, the lifting traction component 240 includes a traction chain 241, a first connecting rod 242, a second connecting rod 243, and a locking block 244. The traction chain 241 is internally connected to the driving gear 230 and the rotating connecting member 327 (with a driven gear 326). One end of the traction chain 241 is connected to one end of the first connecting rod 242. The first connecting rod 242 is connected to the locking block 244 (by welding, etc.). The other end of the traction chain 241 is connected to one end of the second connecting rod 243. The other end of the second connecting rod 243 is connected to the locking block 244 (by welding, etc.). In use, the clockwise rotation of the lifting drive motor 210 causes the traction chain 241, the driving gear 230, and the driven gear 326 to move clockwise, thereby achieving a downward movement of the transfer platform under the action of multiple stresses such as gravity. Conversely, a downward movement can be achieved.

[0032] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 2 and 3 As shown, the frame 100 is provided with at least one guide rail 250; the transfer connector 320 (middle connecting plate 321) has a mounting block 323 on the side surface away from the storage cavity 120; the mounting block 323 has a guide slider 322 on the side surface away from the transfer connector 320 (middle connecting plate 321); the guide slider 322 is slidably connected to the guide rail 250; so as to enable it to move up and down as much as possible, avoid excessive back and forth swinging, thereby improving the stability and safety of the movement.

[0033] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 2 and 4 As shown, the transfer support 310 includes a support plate 311 and a limiting plate 312 connected to one side surface of the support plate 311; and the support plate 311 and the limiting plate 312 are respectively connected to the transfer connector 320 (connecting plate 321); the support plate 311 is used to support and place tooling fixtures. Wherein, as... Figure 4 As shown, there are two limiting plates 312, which are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the support plate 311 to limit the tooling fixture in the left and right directions, thereby improving the stability of the lifting drive.

[0034] In some implementation methods, such as Figure 4 As shown, the top surface of the support plate 311 is provided with at least one feeding rotating component 317; the rotational conveying direction of the feeding rotating component 317 is arranged towards the storage cavity 120; to achieve convenient and rapid pushing and transferring to a preset position. Further, in some embodiments, such as... Figure 4As shown, the loading rotating component 317 includes a mounting frame 315 and at least one rotating wheel 316 movably connected to the mounting frame 315; the rotating wheel 316 is used to abut against the bottom of the tooling fixture to improve the convenience of rotation and transfer, and to improve the convenience of operation.

[0035] In some implementation methods, such as Figure 4 As shown, the transfer support 310 also includes a first partition plate 313 and a second partition plate 314; the loading rotating component 317 is disposed on the first partition plate 313 and the second partition plate 314; and the first partition plate 313 and the second partition plate 314 are respectively engaged with the top surface (middle slot) of the support plate 311 to realize the limiting and separating function in the front and rear directions during the lifting and transfer process; and when the preset position is reached, the first partition plate 313 and the second partition plate 314 can be manually removed; and then the tooling fixture is pushed, and with the action of the rotating wheel 316 at the bottom, the rotation transfer is made convenient and the operation is made easier.

[0036] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 1 , 4 As shown in Figure 6, the placement platform 110 includes a placement rack 111 and at least one locking plate 112 connected to the bottom of the placement rack 111; the locking plate 112 is connected to the interior of the frame 100 (by means of screws or bolts, etc.); and the storage cavity 120 is formed between the placement rack 111 and the frame 100. Wherein, as... Figure 6 As shown, there are at least four locking folding plates 112, which are arranged in an array at the bottom of the placement rack 111 to achieve placement stability of the tooling and fixtures transferred to the placement rack 111.

[0037] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 6 and 7 As shown, an assembly notch 114 is provided between one end of the placement rack 111 and the inner wall of the frame 100; the transfer connector 320 (middle connecting plate 321) slides through the assembly notch 114 in the height direction. That is, when performing lifting and transfer operations, the left and right sides of the connecting plate 321 move up and down against the inner wall of the frame 100 and the inner wall of the assembly notch 114 to avoid swaying during lifting and lowering, thereby improving the stability of operation.

[0038] In some implementation methods, such as Figure 6 and 7As shown, the placement rack 111 includes a horizontal placement section 1112 and a vertical limiting section 1111 connected vertically to each other as a single unit; the locking folding plate 112 is connected to the bottom of the horizontal placement section 1112, and the top of the horizontal placement section 1112 is used to place tooling fixtures. Further, an assembly notch 114 is provided through the edges of the horizontal placement section 1112 and the edges of the vertical limiting section 1111; and the locking folding plate 112 is located in the middle-rear section of the bottom of the horizontal placement section 1112. This structure forms an L-shaped reinforced support structure through the horizontal placement section 1112 and the vertical limiting section 1111 to ensure the support stability of the tooling fixtures.

[0039] Specifically, in some implementations, such as Figure 6 and 7 As shown, at least one anti-fall baffle 113 is provided on one end surface of the horizontal placement section 1112; the anti-fall baffle 113 is sway-connected to the horizontal placement section 1112 (by means of hinge, etc.); and at least two locking blocks are provided on opposite sides of the anti-fall baffle 113; and locking holes corresponding to the locking blocks are provided on one end surface of the horizontal placement section 1112. That is, the horizontal placement sections 1112 in two adjacent different placement platforms 110 in the height direction are provided with locking holes. When the tooling fixture is placed on the placement platform 110, the anti-fall baffle 113 is rotated and locked into the locking holes to avoid the tooling fixture from slipping, thereby improving the stability and safety of use.

[0040] When in use, power on the storage device. The operator issues a command via a switch button (e.g., pressing the "lower" or "upper" button). Upon receiving the command, the lifting drive motor 210 starts to drive the drive gear 230 mounted on the rotating shaft 220 to rotate synchronously according to the set direction and speed, causing the transfer support 310 to run along the guide rail 250 to the receiving position. Place (or push) the tooling to be stored onto the transfer support 310. The operator issues a command via a switch button (e.g., pressing the "lower" or "upper" button), and the control system drives the transfer support 310 to rise / fall until the surface of the transfer support 310 is precisely flush with the bearing surface of the placement platform 110. The operator then horizontally pushes the tooling from the transfer support 310 onto the placement platform 110 and secures it. Manually open the anti-fall baffles 113 on both sides to prevent the tooling from slipping. Operate the switch button to lower the transfer support 310 to the standby position (e.g., the lowest position or the original command layer). After a single access operation is completed, the transfer support 310 can be manually returned to a preset standby position (such as the lowest position) to wait for the next instruction.

[0041] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style of the specification is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should regard the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

[0042] Based on the disclosure and teachings of the foregoing specification, those skilled in the art can make changes and modifications to the above embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, and any obvious improvements, substitutions, or modifications made by those skilled in the art based on the present invention are within the scope of protection of the present invention. Furthermore, although some specific terms are used in this specification, these terms are only for convenience of explanation and do not constitute any limitation on the present invention.

Claims

1. A storage device for tooling and inspection fixtures, characterized in that: It includes a frame, a lifting drive mechanism, and a transfer platform; the frame is provided with at least two placement platforms; a storage cavity is provided between two adjacent placement platforms; the lifting drive mechanism is connected to the transfer platform; and the transfer platform can communicate with the storage cavity.

2. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer platform includes a transfer support body and a transfer connector body that are connected to each other; the transfer connector body is connected to the drive end of the lifting drive mechanism so that the transfer connector body is movably disposed inside the storage cavity; the side end of the transfer support body away from the transfer connector body extends out of the storage cavity.

3. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The transfer connector includes at least one connecting plate; the connecting plate is connected to the transfer support; the connecting plate is connected to the drive end of the lifting drive mechanism.

4. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The frame is provided with at least one guide rail; the side surface of the connecting plate away from the storage cavity is provided with a mounting block; the side surface of the mounting block away from the connecting plate is provided with a guide slider; the guide slider is slidably connected to the guide rail.

5. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 1, 2, or 3, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting drive motor, a rotating shaft, a drive gear, and a lifting traction component; the mounting end of the lifting drive motor is connected to the frame, and the rotating end of the lifting drive motor is connected to one side of the rotating shaft; the rotating shaft is movably connected to the frame. The drive gear is connected to the outer surface of the rotating shaft; the drive gear is connected to the lifting traction component; the transfer platform is provided with at least one rotating connector; the rotating connector is connected to the lifting traction component.

6. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The rotating connecting component includes a fixed block, a connecting bearing, and a driven gear; the fixed block is connected to the bottom of the transfer connecting body; the interior of the connecting bearing is connected to one side of the fixed block; the interior of the driven gear is connected to the outer surface of the connecting bearing; and the lifting traction component is connected to the driven gear.

7. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that: The transfer support includes a support plate and a limiting plate connected to one side surface of the support plate; and the support plate and the limiting plate are respectively connected to the transfer connector; the support plate is used to support and place tooling and fixtures.

8. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transfer support also includes a first partition plate and a second partition plate; and the first partition plate and the second partition plate are respectively snapped into the support plate.

9. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The placement platform includes a placement rack and at least one locking folding plate connected to the bottom of the placement rack; the locking folding plate is connected to the interior of the frame; and the storage cavity is formed between the placement rack and the frame.

10. The tooling and fixture storage device according to claim 9, characterized in that: The placement rack includes a horizontal placement section and a vertical limiting section that are perpendicularly connected to each other; the locking folding plate is connected to the bottom of the horizontal placement section, and the top of the horizontal placement section is used to place tooling and inspection fixtures.

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