Forking device, transferring device and warehousing system

By setting the automatic telescopic fork on the horizontal rotation assembly in the storage and handling device, and combining the design of the power assembly, the multi-directional rotation of the fork is achieved, solving the problem of fixed direction of the fork in the prior art, and improving the application Flexibility and stability meet the needs of different fork pickups towards goods.

CN222138597UActive Publication Date: 2024-12-10SUZHOU GP LOGISTICS SYST
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Application Number
CN202420811890.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-04-18
Publication Date
2024-12-10
Estimated Expiration
2034-04-18

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Technical Problem

In the existing storage and handling devices, the forks of the telescopic forks only face in a fixed direction, which limits their application flexibility and is difficult to meet the needs of cargo forks with different orientations.

Method used

A fork pick-up device is designed, and the automatic telescopic fork is arranged on the rotating assembly that drives its horizontal rotation. The rotating assembly is arranged on the platform. The platform can move in the vertical direction. Combined with the power assembly, the I-wheel is driven by a pull rope. The horizontal rotation and translation of the fork enhances the flexibility and stability of the fork.

Benefits of technology

The multi-directional rotation of the fork is realized, the application flexibility is improved, and the operation noise is reduced. The two I-wheels are driven by one power source, which ensures the stability of operation, and expands the scope of the fork pickup device, enriches the Functions of load transfer device.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a forking device, a transfer device and a warehousing system, the forking device comprises an automatic telescopic pallet fork, the automatic telescopic pallet fork is arranged on a rotating assembly which drives the automatic telescopic pallet fork to rotate horizontally, the rotating assembly is arranged on a platform, the platform is movably arranged on a base frame along the vertical direction, and the automatic telescopic pallet fork is arranged on the base frame. And a power assembly for driving the platform to move up and down is arranged on the base frame. The automatic telescopic pallet fork is arranged on the rotating assembly, and the rotating assembly can drive the automatic telescopic pallet fork to horizontally rotate and switch directions, so that the forking requirements of goods in different directions can be effectively met, and the application flexibility is effectively improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of warehousing, in particular to a fork-taking device, a transfer device and a warehousing system. Background Art

[0002] In warehousing and handling, lifting and telescopic fork devices are often used. Patents with authorization announcement numbers CN216687336U and CN217377218U disclose some commonly used structures, in which the telescopic fork is arranged on a lifting structure, so that the telescopic fork can adapt to the handling needs of goods at different heights.

[0003] However, in these structures, the fork body of the telescopic fork only faces a fixed direction, which limits its common applications. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to solve the above problems existing in the prior art and to provide a fork-taking device, a transfer device and a storage system.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The fork-picking device comprises an automatic telescopic fork, wherein the automatic telescopic fork is arranged on a rotating assembly driving the fork to rotate horizontally, the rotating assembly is arranged on a platform, the platform is movably arranged on a base frame in a vertical direction, and a power assembly driving the platform to move up and down is arranged on the base frame.

[0007] Preferably, the platform can be arranged on the base frame in a rolling manner along a vertical direction.

[0008] Preferably, the rotating assembly is a servo turntable.

[0009] Preferably, the rotating assembly comprises a bracket, and a supporting shaft at the bottom of the bracket is arranged on a planar thrust bearing and connected to a motor that drives the bracket to rotate.

[0010] Preferably, the motor is connected to the support shaft via a gear transmission mechanism, and the support shaft is also rotatably disposed in a sleeve or a bearing located below the planar thrust bearing.

[0011] Preferably, the power assembly includes an I-shaped wheel shaft driven by a motor to rotate, the I-shaped wheel shaft is sleeved with an I-shaped wheel that rotates with it, a pull rope is wound around the I-shaped wheel, and the pull rope is passed through the pulley on the top of the base frame and connected to the platform.

[0012] Preferably, there are two I-shaped wheels.

[0013] The transfer device comprises a translation mechanism, on which any of the fork-taking devices described above is arranged.

[0014] Preferably, the translation mechanism is provided with a shelf or a conveyor located next to the fork-taking device.

[0015] A warehouse system comprises any of the fork-picking devices described above or any of the transfer devices described above.

[0016] The advantages of the technical solution of the utility model are mainly reflected in:

[0017] The utility model arranges the automatic telescopic fork on the rotating assembly, and the rotating assembly can drive the automatic telescopic fork to rotate horizontally and switch directions, thereby effectively meeting the need for forking goods in different directions and effectively improving the flexibility of application.

[0018] The driving assembly of the utility model is driven by a pull rope, which can effectively reduce the running noise, and at the same time, two I-shaped wheels can be driven by one power source, which can effectively ensure the running stability.

[0019] The rotating assembly of the utility model has a simple structure, is easy to assemble, has low cost and good stability.

[0020] The utility model arranges the fork-picking device on the translation assembly, which can effectively drive the fork-picking device to move, thereby meeting the use requirements in a wider range. At the same time, a conveyor or a shelf is arranged on the translation assembly, which can effectively enrich the function of the transfer device and improve the adaptability with the external structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 It is a top view of the fork-taking device of the utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 It is a side view of the forking mechanism and the rotating assembly in the forking device of the utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 It is a cross-sectional view of the forking mechanism and the rotating assembly in the forking device of the utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 It is a top view of the transfer device of the utility model. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The purpose, advantages and features of the present invention will be illustrated and explained through the non-limiting description of the following preferred embodiments. These embodiments are only typical examples of the application of the technical solution of the present invention, and any technical solution formed by equivalent replacement or equivalent transformation falls within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0026] In the description of the scheme, it should be noted that the terms "center", "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "front", "back", "vertical", "horizontal", "inside", "outside" and the like indicate positions or positional relationships based on the positions or positional relationships shown in the drawings, and are only for the convenience and simplification of description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention. In addition, the terms "first", "second", and "third" are used for descriptive purposes only, and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0027] Example 1

[0028] The forking device disclosed by the utility model is described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 , Attachment Figure 2 As shown, it includes an automatic telescopic fork 100, which is arranged on a rotating assembly 200 that drives the automatic telescopic fork 100 to rotate horizontally. The rotating assembly 200 is arranged on a platform 300. The platform 300 is movably arranged on a base frame 400 in a vertical direction. The base frame 400 is provided with a power assembly 500 that drives the platform 300 to move up and down.

[0029] The specific structure of the automatic telescopic fork 100 is a known technology, for example, it can be a structure disclosed in the background art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0030] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the platform 300 is provided with a limit roller 600, and the limit roller 600 is rollingly arranged on the guide rail 700 arranged on the base frame 400, so that the platform 300 can be rollingly arranged on the base frame 400 along the vertical direction. Of course, in other embodiments, the platform 300 can also be slidably arranged on the guide rail 700.

[0031] The rotating assembly 200 can be designed as required, for example, the rotating assembly 200 is a servo turntable. Figure 3As shown, the rotating assembly 200 includes a bracket 210, and the bracket 210 is, for example, a U-shaped bracket. A support shaft 211 is arranged at the center of the bottom of the bracket 210. The support shaft 211 is arranged on a plane thrust bearing 220 and connected to a motor 230 that drives the self-rotation. The motor 230 is connected to the support shaft 211 through a gear transmission mechanism 240. The gear transmission mechanism 240 includes a first gear connected to the motor 230 and a second gear meshed with the motor 230. The diameter of the first gear is smaller than the diameter of the second gear. The second gear is sleeved on the support shaft 211 and the two are connected in a torque transmission manner. Of course, in other embodiments, the gear transmission mechanism can also be replaced by a feasible structure such as a synchronous belt transmission mechanism. Further, in order to better provide support and limit the support shaft 211, the support shaft 211 is also inserted in a sleeve or bearing 250. The bearing can be a known self-aligning ball bearing or a linear motion bearing. The sleeve is, for example, a graphite sleeve. The shaft sleeve or the bearing is fixed on the fixing seat 260 , and the planar thrust bearing 220 is also arranged on the fixing seat 260 .

[0032] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the power assembly 500 can be the same as the structure disclosed in the background art. More preferably, the power assembly 500 includes an I-shaped wheel shaft 520 driven to rotate by a motor 510, and an I-shaped wheel 530 is sleeved on the I-shaped wheel shaft 520 to rotate with it. A pull rope 540 is wound around the I-shaped wheel 530. The pull rope 540 is preferably a steel wire rope, and of course, it can also be other feasible ropes. The pull rope 540 is wound around the wire wheel 550 on the top of the base frame 400 and connected to the platform 300. More preferably, the I-shaped wheel shaft 520 is rotatably arranged on the base frame through a group of seat bearings 560, and the motor 510 can be a known hollow shaft reduction motor. The I-shaped wheel shaft 520 is inserted into the hollow shaft reduction motor, and the I-shaped wheel shaft 520 is provided with a torque transmitting sleeve with two I-shaped wheels 530 located on both sides of the hollow shaft reduction motor.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] This embodiment discloses a transfer device, such as the attached Figure 4 As shown, it includes a translation mechanism 10, and the translation mechanism 10 is provided with any of the fork-picking devices 30 described above. The translation mechanism 10 can be designed as needed, for example, it can be a servo module or a hydraulic cylinder. Preferably, the translation mechanism 10 can be a known AGV trolley or RGV trolley, etc. At the same time, the translation mechanism 10 is provided with a shelf or conveyor 50 located next to the fork-picking device 30. The shelf can have multiple layers of cargo storage positions, and the conveyor can be a known roller conveyor, belt conveyor, etc.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] This embodiment discloses a warehouse system, including any of the fork-picking devices 30 described above or any of the transfer devices described above.

[0037] There are many implementation methods of the utility model, and all technical solutions formed by equivalent transformation or equivalent transformation fall within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A fork-lifting device, including an automatic telescopic fork, characterized in that The automatic telescopic fork is arranged on a rotating assembly that drives the fork to rotate horizontally. The rotating assembly is arranged on a platform. The platform is movably arranged on a base frame in a vertical direction. The base frame is provided with a power assembly that drives the platform to move up and down.

2. The fork-taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The platform is rollably arranged on the base frame along a vertical direction.

3. The fork-taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly is a servo turntable.

4. The fork-taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating assembly comprises a bracket, and a supporting shaft at the bottom of the bracket is arranged on a plane thrust bearing and connected to a motor that drives the bracket to rotate.

5. The fork-taking device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The motor is connected to the support shaft via a gear transmission mechanism, and the support shaft is also rotatably arranged in a sleeve or a bearing located below the planar thrust bearing.

6. The fork-taking device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power assembly comprises an I-shaped wheel shaft driven by a motor to rotate, the I-shaped wheel shaft is sleeved with an I-shaped wheel rotating with the motor, a pull rope is wound around the I-shaped wheel, and the pull rope is wound around the wire wheel on the top of the base frame and connected to the platform.

7. The fork-taking device according to claim 6, characterized in that: There are two I-shaped wheels.

8. A transfer device, including a translation mechanism, characterized in that: The translation mechanism is provided with a forking device as described in any one of claims 1-7.

9. The transfer device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The translation mechanism is provided with a shelf or a conveyor located beside the forking device.

10. Warehousing system, characterized by: It comprises a forking device as described in any one of claims 1-7 or a transferring device as described in any one of claims 8-9.