A modular station appliance employing polyurethane fiberglass tubing for a weldless assembly

Abstract

The present application relates to a kind of modularization station appliance of welding-free assembly with polyurethane glass fiber pipe, comprising: outer frame and multiple partition grating located in outer frame;Outer frame and partition grating are all assembled by multiple polyurethane glass fiber pipes, in outer frame and partition grating, the intersection connection node of two, three or four polyurethane glass fiber pipes is fixed by modularization lock buckle connection, the intersection connection node of outer frame and partition grating is fixed by modularization lock buckle connection;Modularization lock buckle includes: one or more of corner pair buckle combined embrace type tee pipe joint, right angle pair buckle combined embrace type tee pipe joint, right angle pair buckle combined embrace type cross pipe joint;The advantages of the present application are: the intersection connection node of polyurethane glass fiber pipe between outer frame and partition grating and each is held by modularization lock buckle pair buckle and is fixed by bolt locking, without welding process, assembly process is simple, effectively reduce the labor cost and equipment investment in production process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the technical field of factory material storage, specifically to a modular workstation fixture that uses polyurethane fiberglass tubes for welding-free assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, the new energy vehicle industry is developing rapidly, with new vehicle models being launched at an accelerated pace, and the update cycle for vehicle exterior design and functional configurations continuing to shorten. This rapid product iteration presents significant challenges to the warehouse management of injection molded parts manufacturers: the wide variety of parts sizes, shapes, and materials necessitates the configuration of storage workstations of various specifications; the diverse types of storage equipment not only increase the cost of warehouse hardware investment but also place higher demands on the ability to achieve refined inventory management. Summary of the Invention

[0003] In view of the above problems, the purpose of this invention is to provide a modular workstation tool that uses polyurethane fiberglass tubes for welding-free assembly, so as to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] The present invention provides a modular workstation fixture that uses polyurethane fiberglass tubes for welding-free assembly, comprising: an outer frame and multiple partition grids located within the outer frame; The outer frame has a three-dimensional shape and is assembled from multiple polyurethane fiberglass tubes. The partition grid has a horizontal or vertical plane and is composed of multiple polyurethane fiberglass tubes. The intersection connection nodes of two, three or four polyurethane fiberglass tubes in the outer frame and the partition grid are connected and fixed by modular buckles. The intersection connection nodes of the outer frame and the partition grid are connected and fixed by modular buckles, which means that they can be assembled without welding. The modular locking mechanism includes one or more of the following: a corner interlocking tee connector, a right-angle interlocking tee connector, and a right-angle interlocking four-way connector. The corner interlocking tee connector is located at the connection node of three polyurethane fiberglass tubes arranged in a cubic apex shape (i.e., a connection node where the axes of the three fiberglass tubes intersect perpendicularly in pairs). The right-angle interlocking tee connector is located at the connection node of two polyurethane fiberglass tubes arranged in a T-shape. The right-angle interlocking four-way connector is located at the connection node of four polyurethane fiberglass tubes arranged in a cross shape. The corner interlocking tee pipe joint is composed of two interlocking corner halves. Each corner halves have a C-shaped pipe hole wall and an L-shaped pipe hole wall. The L-shaped pipe hole walls of the two corner halves together form a complete mouth-shaped pipe hole wall. The axes of the C-shaped pipe hole walls of the two corner halves are perpendicular to each other and to the axis of the mouth-shaped pipe hole wall formed by the two halves. Each pipe hole wall is provided with at least one bolt through hole. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole. After the two corner halves interlock and clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube, they are locked and fixed by bolts. The right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint is composed of two interlocking rectangular pipe joints. The two rectangular pipe joints together form a hollow clamping cavity. The hollow clamping cavity has three pipe holes arranged in a T-shape and connected to each other. At least one bolt through hole is provided on the wall of the hollow clamping cavity. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole. After the two rectangular pipe joints interlock and clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube, they are locked and fixed by bolts. The right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint consists of two interlocking cross-shaped pipe joints. The two cross-shaped pipe joints together form a cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity with four pipe holes. At least one bolt through hole is provided on the wall of the cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole. After the two cross-shaped pipe joints interlock and clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube, they are locked and fixed by bolts.

[0005] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the corner interlocking tee pipe joint, the right angle interlocking tee pipe joint, and the right angle interlocking four-way pipe joint all have integrated mesh reinforcing ribs formed on both side walls.

[0006] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the connecting surfaces of the two corner halves of the corner-locking tee pipe joint are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through concave-convex interlocking; the connecting surfaces of the two rectangular pipe joint halves of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through concave-convex interlocking; the connecting surfaces of the two cross-shaped pipe joint halves of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through concave-convex interlocking.

[0007] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the partition grid is provided with a protective layer of velvet or sponge.

[0008] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, casters or column corners are installed at the bottom of the outer frame.

[0009] As a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the corner interlocking tee connector, right-angle interlocking tee connector, and right-angle interlocking four-way connector are made of plastic, metal, or polyurethane fiberglass.

[0010] The advantages and positive effects of this invention are: 1. This invention uses polyurethane fiberglass tubes as the main structural material, and the overall weight of the device is only about one-quarter of that of traditional steel storage devices, which greatly reduces the weight of the device and helps to reduce the burden of manual handling and energy consumption in logistics turnover.

[0011] 2. The outer frame and the partition grid of the present invention, as well as the connection nodes of each polyurethane fiberglass tube, are all clamped by modular locking buckles and locked with bolts. No welding process is required, the assembly process is simple, and the labor cost and equipment investment in the manufacturing process are effectively reduced.

[0012] 3. When the modular workstation fixture of the present invention is partially damaged, the repair can be completed simply by loosening the bolts of the corresponding modular lock and replacing the polyurethane fiberglass tube section of the damaged part. No hot work or welding is required, making the repair operation convenient and safe, and significantly reducing the difficulty and cost of repair.

[0013] 4. The polyurethane fiberglass material of the present invention has the characteristics of corrosion resistance and rust prevention. The appliance does not require surface spraying treatment or annual rust prevention maintenance, which reduces the spraying and maintenance process and lowers the management cost during the long-term use of the appliance.

[0014] 5. The device of the present invention protects the loading part with a sponge-lined velvet cloth, which can effectively buffer and reduce vibration, and prevent parts from being bumped or scratched during turnover, thus meeting the protection requirements for the loaded parts. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the installation of the outer frame and the partition grid in this invention.

[0016] Figure 2 A perspective view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0017] Figure 3 Front view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 4 Rear view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 5 Top view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0020] Figure 6 A bottom view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0021] Figure 7 Left view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of the present invention.

[0022] Figure 8Right view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 9 Exploded view of the corner interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0024] Figure 10 A perspective view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0025] Figure 11 Front view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint of the present invention.

[0026] Figure 12 Rear view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe connector of this invention.

[0027] Figure 13 Top view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0028] Figure 14 A bottom view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0029] Figure 15 Left view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe connector of this invention.

[0030] Figure 16 Right view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe connector of this invention.

[0031] Figure 17 Exploded view of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint of this invention.

[0032] Figure 18 A perspective view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe connector of this invention.

[0033] Figure 19 Front view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe connector of this invention.

[0034] Figure 20 Rear view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe connector of this invention.

[0035] Figure 21 Top view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint of this invention.

[0036] Figure 22 A bottom view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint of this invention.

[0037] Figure 23 Left view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe connector of this invention.

[0038] Figure 24 Right view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe connector of this invention.

[0039] Figure 25 Exploded view of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint of this invention.

[0040] Reference numerals: 1. Outer frame; 2. Mezzanine grid; 3. Polyurethane fiberglass tube; 4. Corner interlocking tee pipe joint; 401. Corner half; 402. C-shaped pipe hole wall; 403. L-shaped pipe hole wall; 5. Right angle interlocking tee pipe joint; 5. Rectangular pipe joint; 501. Hollow clamping cavity; 502. Right angle interlocking four-way pipe joint; 6. Cross-shaped pipe joint; 601. Cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity; 602. Bolt through hole; 7. Mesh reinforcing rib; 8. Concave-convex interlocking surface; 9. Detailed Implementation

[0041] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth for illustrative purposes and to provide a thorough understanding of one or more embodiments. However, it will be apparent that these embodiments may also be implemented without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form for ease of description of one or more embodiments.

[0042] Example 1

[0043] See Figure 1-25This embodiment provides a modular workstation fixture that uses polyurethane fiberglass tubes for welding-free assembly, including: an outer frame 1 and multiple partition grids 2 located within the outer frame 1; the outer frame 1 is three-dimensional and is assembled from multiple polyurethane fiberglass tubes 3, the partition grids 2 are horizontal or vertical and are composed of multiple polyurethane fiberglass tubes 3, the intersection connection nodes of two, three or four polyurethane fiberglass tubes 3 in the outer frame 1 and the partition grids 2 are fixed by modular locking, that is, assembly can be carried out without welding; the modular locking includes: corner interlocking tee pipe joints 4, right angle interlocking tee pipe joints 5, straight... One or more of the following are interlocking four-way pipe joints 6: The corner interlocking tee pipe joint 4 is located at the connection node of three polyurethane fiberglass tubes 3 arranged in a cubic apex shape (i.e., the connection node where the axes of the three fiberglass tubes 3 intersect perpendicularly in pairs); the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint 5 is located at the connection node of two polyurethane fiberglass tubes 3 arranged in a T-shape; the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint 6 is located at the connection node of four polyurethane fiberglass tubes 3 arranged in a cross shape; the corner interlocking tee pipe joint 4 is composed of two interlocking corner halves 401, each corner half 401 having a C-shaped pipe hole wall 402 and an L-shaped pipe hole wall 403, the two corner halves... The L-shaped pipe wall 403 of each half-body 401 is joined together to form a complete orifice-shaped pipe wall. The axes of the C-shaped pipe wall 402 of each of the two corner halves 401 are perpendicular to each other and to the axis of the orifice-shaped pipe wall formed by the joining. Each pipe wall has at least one bolt through hole 7. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube 3 has a bolt through hole corresponding to the bolt through hole 7. The two corner halves 401 are interlocked and clamped to hold the polyurethane fiberglass tube 3 and then locked and fixed with bolts. The right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint 5 is composed of two interlocking rectangular pipe joints 501. The two rectangular pipe joints 501 are joined together to form a hollow clamping cavity. The hollow clamping cavity 502 has three T-shaped interconnected parts. The hollow clamping cavity wall has at least one bolt through hole 7. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube 3 has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole 7. The two halves of the rectangular tube joint 501 clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube 3 and then lock it with bolts. The right-angle interlocking four-way tube joint 6 is composed of two halves of interlocking cross-shaped tube joint 601. The two halves of the cross-shaped tube joint 601 enclose a cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity 602 with four tube holes. The wall of the cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity has at least one bolt through hole. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube 3 has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole 7. The two halves of the cross-shaped tube joint 601 clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube 3 and then lock it with bolts.

[0044] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the corner interlocking tee joint 4, the right angle interlocking tee joint 5, and the right angle interlocking four-way joint 6 all have integrated mesh reinforcing ribs 8 formed on both side walls.

[0045] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the connecting surfaces of the two corner halves 401 of the corner-locking tee connector 4 are concave-convex interlocking surfaces 9, which are positioned against each other through concave-convex interlocking; the connecting surfaces of the two rectangular pipe connectors 501 of the right-angle interlocking tee connector 5 are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through concave-convex interlocking; the connecting surfaces of the two cross-shaped pipe connectors 601 of the right-angle interlocking four-way connector 6 are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through concave-convex interlocking. The number of these concave-convex interlocking surfaces 9 can be increased or decreased according to the usage environment and strength, and can be omitted when positioning is not required.

[0046] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the partition grid is provided with a protective layer of velvet or sponge.

[0047] Furthermore, casters 10 are installed at the bottom of the outer frame 1 in this embodiment.

[0048] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the corner interlocking tee connector 4, the right-angle interlocking tee connector 5, and the right-angle interlocking four-way connector 6 are made of plastic, metal, or polyurethane fiberglass.

[0049] Example 2

[0050] See Figure 1-25This embodiment provides a modular station appliance for automotive injection-molded parts, comprising an outer frame 1 and two sets of compartment grids 2 arranged in upper and lower layers. The outer frame 1 is a rectangular frame, which is assembled from four vertically arranged polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 and seven horizontally arranged polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3. Among them, four horizontally arranged polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 are arranged in a rectangular shape to serve as the top side beams of the rectangular outer frame 1, and three horizontally arranged polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 are arranged in a C-shape to serve as the bottom side beams of the rectangular outer frame 1, with the side without polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 being the opening side. In addition, two vertically arranged polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 are disposed on the opposite side of the opening side as reinforcing columns of the outer frame 1, wherein the four vertically arranged polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 serve as the four corner columns of the rectangular outer frame 1. The top nodes and bottom nodes of the four columns of the rectangular outer frame 1 are fixedly connected to the four top side beam nodes and three bottom side beam nodes of the rectangular outer frame 1 through corner snap-fit encircling three-way pipe joints 4. The upper set of compartment grids 2 consists of two first compartment grids, and each first compartment grid is formed into a "ri" - shaped grid by three polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 arranged along the X direction, two polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 arranged along the Y direction, corner snap-fit encircling three-way pipe joints 4, and right-angle snap-fit encircling three-way pipe joints 5. The lower set of compartment grids 2 consists of one second compartment grid, which is formed into a concave-shaped grid by four polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 arranged along the X direction, fifteen polyurethane glass fiber tubes 3 arranged along the Y direction, corner snap-fit encircling three-way pipe joints 4, right-angle snap-fit encircling three-way pipe joints 5, and right-angle snap-fit encircling four-way pipe joints 6.

[0051] The above are only specific embodiments of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any person skilled in the art can easily conceive of variations or substitutions within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention, which shall all fall within the protection scope of the present invention. Therefore, the protection scope of the present invention shall be subject to the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A modular workstation fixture using polyurethane fiberglass tubing for weld-free assembly, characterized in that, include: The outer frame and multiple partition grids located within the outer frame; The outer frame has a three-dimensional shape and is assembled from multiple polyurethane fiberglass tubes. The partition grid has a horizontal or vertical plane and is composed of multiple polyurethane fiberglass tubes. The intersection connection nodes of two, three or four polyurethane fiberglass tubes in the outer frame and the partition grid are fixed by modular locking. The modular locking mechanism includes one or more of the following: a corner interlocking tee connector, a right-angle interlocking tee connector, and a right-angle interlocking four-way connector. The corner interlocking tee connector is located at the connection node of three polyurethane fiberglass tubes arranged in a cubic apex shape; the right-angle interlocking tee connector is located at the connection node of two polyurethane fiberglass tubes arranged in a T-shape; and the right-angle interlocking four-way connector is located at the connection node of four polyurethane fiberglass tubes arranged in a cross shape. The corner interlocking tee pipe joint is composed of two interlocking corner halves. Each corner halves have a C-shaped pipe hole wall and an L-shaped pipe hole wall. The L-shaped pipe hole walls of the two corner halves together form a complete mouth-shaped pipe hole wall. The axes of the C-shaped pipe hole walls of the two corner halves are perpendicular to each other and to the axis of the mouth-shaped pipe hole wall formed by the two halves. Each pipe hole wall is provided with at least one bolt through hole. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole. After the two corner halves interlock and clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube, they are locked and fixed by bolts. The right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint is composed of two interlocking rectangular pipe joints. The two rectangular pipe joints together form a hollow clamping cavity. The hollow clamping cavity has three pipe holes arranged in a T-shape and connected to each other. At least one bolt through hole is provided on the wall of the hollow clamping cavity. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole. After the two rectangular pipe joints interlock and clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube, they are locked and fixed by bolts. The right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint consists of two interlocking cross-shaped pipe joints. The two cross-shaped pipe joints together form a cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity with four pipe holes. At least one bolt through hole is provided on the wall of the cross-shaped hollow clamping cavity. Each polyurethane fiberglass tube has a bolt through hole at the position corresponding to the bolt through hole. After the two cross-shaped pipe joints interlock and clamp the polyurethane fiberglass tube, they are locked and fixed by bolts.

2. The modular workstation fixture using polyurethane fiberglass tubing for weld-free assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The corner interlocking tee pipe joint, the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint, and the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint all have integrated mesh reinforcing ribs formed on both sides of their side walls.

3. A modular workstation fixture using polyurethane fiberglass tubing for weld-free assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The connecting surfaces of the two corner halves of the corner-locking tee pipe joint are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through the concave-convex interlocking; the connecting surfaces of the two rectangular halves of the right-angle interlocking tee pipe joint are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through the concave-convex interlocking; the connecting surfaces of the two cross-shaped halves of the right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint are concave-convex interlocking surfaces, which are positioned against each other through the concave-convex interlocking.

4. A modular workstation fixture using polyurethane fiberglass tubing for weld-free assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The partition grid is provided with a protective layer of velvet or sponge.

5. A modular workstation fixture using polyurethane fiberglass tubing for weld-free assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, Casters or column corners are installed at the bottom of the outer frame.

6. A modular workstation fixture using polyurethane fiberglass tubing for weld-free assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The corner interlocking tee, right-angle interlocking tee, and right-angle interlocking four-way pipe joint are made of plastic, metal, or polyurethane fiberglass.

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