Windmill switching type rack positioning device

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile manufacturing, and particularly relates to a windmill switching type material frame positioning device which comprises a machine frame, and the machine frame is provided with a movable rod which is arranged on the machine frame in the mode that the length direction is the first direction and can rotate around the first direction; the multiple rows of first positioning sets are evenly arranged on the movable rod in the first direction, each first positioning set is provided with at least one first positioning block, the inner side of each first positioning block is arranged on the movable rod, at least one first positioning groove is formed in the outer side of each first positioning block towards the inner side, and the first positioning grooves in the first positioning sets are formed in the first direction; the groove types of the first positioning grooves in the same first positioning group are the same, and the groove types of the first positioning grooves in different first positioning groups are different. According to the utility model, the plurality of rows of first positioning grooves are arranged and can be matched with positioning and supporting of vehicle body plates with different specifications, one row of first positioning grooves can be suitable for one or more vehicle types, and the plurality of rows of first positioning grooves can be suitable for a large number of vehicle types.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of automobile manufacturing, and in particular relates to a windmill switching type material rack positioning device. Background Art

[0002] On automobile assembly production lines, material carts with material racks are usually needed to transport or receive body panels for robots or humans to pick up or place. The material racks are generally equipped with positioning devices for body panels to prevent them from falling and being damaged during transportation. The space for a material rack is limited, and generally only a few can be placed depending on the size of the body panels. Different specifications of body panels require different material racks for positioning and transportation. For production lines, body panels of different specifications need to be produced uninterruptedly, and a large number of material racks are required to participate in the production work. This undoubtedly brings difficulties to the spatial layout of the production workshop, and the existing material racks are difficult to meet the needs of compact production workshops. Utility Model Content

[0003] The utility model aims to provide a windmill switching material rack positioning device to solve the technical problem that different body panels need to be equipped with different material racks in an automobile assembly production line, which is difficult to meet the needs of a compact production workshop.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides a windmill switch type material rack positioning device, the windmill switch type material rack positioning device comprises a frame, and the frame is provided with:

[0005] A movable rod, wherein the length direction of the movable rod is a first direction, and the movable rod is rotatably arranged on the frame around the first direction;

[0006] A plurality of rows of first positioning groups are uniformly arranged on the movable rod around a first direction, the first positioning group has at least one first positioning block, the inner side of the first positioning block is arranged on the movable rod, the outer side of the first positioning block is provided with at least one first positioning groove toward the inner side, the first positioning grooves in the first positioning group are arranged along the first direction, the first positioning grooves in the first positioning groups of the same group have the same groove shape, and the first positioning grooves in the first positioning groups of different groups have different groove shapes.

[0007] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the first positioning block is a polyurethane positioning block made of polyurethane material.

[0008] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the movable rod is a rectangular rod, the first positioning groups are four rows, and the four rows of the first positioning groups are respectively arranged on the four sides of the rectangular rod.

[0009] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the first positioning group has a plurality of first positioning blocks, and the plurality of first positioning blocks are arranged in a row on the movable rod along the first direction, and a single first positioning block is provided with a first positioning groove.

[0010] Optionally, in the windmill switchable material rack positioning device as described above, the outer side of the first positioning groove and both sides around the first direction are open structures.

[0011] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the first positioning block is detachably arranged on the movable rod.

[0012] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the rack includes two first support rods, and the two first support rods are arranged at a preset distance along the first direction;

[0013] The two ends of the movable rod are rotatably arranged on the two first support rods through a rotation locking assembly, and the rotation locking assembly includes:

[0014] Two rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the first support rod and both ends pass through the first support rod, one end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the movable rod, and the movable rod is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft;

[0015] A locking plate, wherein the locking plate is sleeved on one of the rotating shafts and driven to rotate by the rotating shaft, and a plurality of locking through holes are evenly arranged on the locking plate along the circumferential direction, and the number of the locking through holes is not less than the number of the first positioning group;

[0016] A spring latch, the base of which is arranged on the first support rod, and the positioning pin of which faces the locking through hole and can be inserted into the locking through hole.

[0017] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the locking piece is located between the movable rod and the first support rod;

[0018] The positioning pin of the spring latch passes through the first support rod toward the locking through hole and can be inserted into the locking through hole.

[0019] Optionally, in the windmill-switchable material rack positioning device as described above, a shift block is provided at the other end of the rotating shaft.

[0020] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the rack includes two first support rods, and the two first support rods are arranged at a preset distance along the first direction;

[0021] The two ends of the movable rod are rotatably arranged on the two first support rods through a rotation drive assembly, and the rotation drive assembly includes:

[0022] Two rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the first support rod and both ends pass through the first support rod, one end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the movable rod, and the movable rod is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft;

[0023] A driving motor is arranged on the frame, and a motor shaft of the driving motor is connected to the other end of one of the rotating shafts or connected via a transmission component.

[0024] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the rack is further provided with:

[0025] A second positioning group, the second positioning group is arranged below the side of the movable rod along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the second positioning group has at least one second positioning block, the bottom of the second positioning block is arranged on the frame, and the top surface of the second positioning block is downwardly provided with at least one second positioning groove, and the second positioning groove in the second positioning group is arranged along the first direction.

[0026] Optionally, in the windmill switching material rack positioning device as described above, the second positioning block is a polyurethane positioning block made of polyurethane material.

[0027] Optionally, in the windmill-switching material rack positioning device as described above, the second positioning block is detachably arranged on the rack.

[0028] Optionally, in the windmill-switchable material rack positioning device as described above, the second positioning groups are at least two groups, and the at least two groups of the second positioning groups are arranged at a preset distance along the second direction.

[0029] Optionally, in the windmill switchable material rack positioning device as described above, the rack includes two second support rods, the two second support rods are arranged at a preset distance along the first direction, and a pull ring is arranged on one of the support rods;

[0030] The frame is also provided with:

[0031] A pull wire, wherein the length direction of the pull wire is the first direction, the pull wire is arranged along the second direction on the side of the second positioning group away from the movable rod, one end of the pull wire is arranged on one of the second support rods, and the other end of the pull wire is connected with a hook, and the hook can hook the pull ring on another of the second support rods.

[0032] Optionally, in the windmill-switchable material rack positioning device as described above, universal wheels are respectively arranged around the bottom end of the rack.

[0033] Optionally, in the windmill-switchable material rack positioning device as described above, at least one push-pull handle is provided on the rack.

[0034] The positive and progressive effect of the utility model is that the utility model can match the positioning support of body panels of different specifications by setting several rows of first positioning grooves, and the groove types of the first positioning grooves of each group are different. One row of first positioning grooves can be applicable to one or more models, and several rows of first positioning grooves can be applicable to a large number of models. When switching body panels, the first positioning grooves are rotated by rotating the movable rod to achieve the corresponding switching purpose. In this way, the production workshop does not need a large number of material racks, and the switching production of multiple body panels or multiple models can be realized, meeting the needs of compact production workshops. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] The disclosure of the present invention will become more apparent with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that these drawings are only for illustrative purposes and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. In the drawings:

[0036] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model;

[0037] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A top view of

[0038] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A partial enlarged view of

[0039] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Partial exploded view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0040] The following is an explanation of the implementation of the present invention through specific examples, and those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present invention from the contents disclosed in this specification. The present invention can also be implemented or applied through other different specific implementations, and the details in this specification can also be modified or changed in various ways based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0041] It should be noted that the following embodiments and features therein may be combined with each other if there is no conflict.

[0042] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that directional words such as the terms "outside", "middle", "inside", "outside", etc., which indicate directions and positional relationships, are based on the directions or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific direction, be constructed and operated in a specific direction, and cannot be understood as limiting the specific protection scope of the present invention.

[0043] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of technical features. Therefore, the definition of "first" and "second" features can explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the utility model, the meaning of "several" and "a number" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.

[0044] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 The utility model provides a windmill switching material rack positioning device, which includes a frame 1, a movable rod 2 and a plurality of rows of first positioning groups. A single row of the first positioning group has at least one first positioning block 3.

[0045] The length direction of the movable rod 2 is the first direction, and the movable rod 2 is rotatably arranged on the frame 1 around the first direction. Figure 1 As shown in , the first direction can be set as the X-axis direction, that is, the front-to-back direction, and the second direction can be set as the Y-axis direction, that is, the left-to-right direction.

[0046] Several rows of first positioning groups are evenly arranged on the movable rod 2 around the first direction, the inner side of the first positioning block 3 is arranged on the movable rod 2, and at least one first positioning groove 31 is opened inward from the outer side of the first positioning block 3. The first positioning grooves 31 in the first positioning groups are arranged along the first direction, the first positioning grooves 31 in the same group of first positioning groups have the same groove type, and the first positioning grooves 31 in different groups of first positioning groups have different groove types.

[0047] The utility model sets a plurality of rows of first positioning grooves 31, and each group of first positioning grooves 31 has a different groove type, which can match the positioning support of vehicle body panels of different specifications. One row of first positioning grooves 31 can be suitable for one or more vehicle models, and a plurality of rows of first positioning grooves 31 can be suitable for a large number of vehicle models. When switching vehicle body panels, the first positioning grooves 31 can be rotated by rotating the movable rod 2 to achieve the corresponding switching purpose. In this way, the production workshop does not need a large number of material racks, and the switching production of multiple vehicle body panels or multiple vehicle models can be realized, meeting the needs of compact production workshops.

[0048] In some embodiments, the first positioning block 3 is a polyurethane positioning block made of polyurethane material. The polyurethane positioning block has a certain elasticity and buffering effect, which can prevent the first positioning groove 31 from causing damage to the vehicle body panel during positioning support.

[0049] In some embodiments, the movable rod 2 is a rectangular rod, the first positioning groups are four rows, and the four rows of first positioning groups are respectively arranged on the four sides of the rectangular rod.

[0050] In some embodiments, the first positioning group has a plurality of first positioning blocks 3, and the plurality of first positioning blocks 3 are arranged in a row on the movable rod 2 along the first direction, and a single first positioning block 3 is provided with a first positioning groove 31. The design of the plurality of first positioning blocks 3 can adjust the distance between two adjacent first positioning blocks 3 according to the specifications and thickness of the vehicle body panel, so as to adjust the distance between two adjacent first positioning grooves 31.

[0051] Of course, the first positioning group may also have only one first positioning block 3 , the length direction of the first positioning block 3 is the first direction, and a plurality of first positioning grooves 31 are arranged in a row along the first direction on the first positioning block 3 .

[0052] In some embodiments, the outer side of the first positioning groove 31 and both sides around the first direction are open structures.

[0053] Of course, the shape and structure of the first positioning groove 31 can be set accordingly according to the different vehicle body panels that need to be positioned and supported.

[0054] In some embodiments, the first positioning block 3 is detachably disposed on the movable rod 2 .

[0055] In some embodiments, the rack 1 includes two first support rods 11 , and the two first support rods 11 are arranged at a preset distance along a first direction.

[0056] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The two ends of the movable rod 2 are rotatably arranged on the two first support rods 11 through a rotating locking assembly 4. The rotating locking assembly 4 includes two rotating shafts 41, a locking piece 42 and a spring latch 43.

[0057] Each rotating shaft 41 is rotatably connected to a corresponding first support rod 11 and both ends thereof pass through the first support rod 11. One end of the two rotating shafts 41 is respectively connected to both ends of the movable rod 2, and the movable rod 2 is driven to rotate by the rotating shaft 41. The locking plate 42 is sleeved on one of the rotating shafts 41, and the locking plate 42 is driven to rotate by the rotating shaft 41. The locking plate 42 is evenly provided with a plurality of locking through holes 421 along the circumferential direction, and the number of the locking through holes 421 is not less than the number of the first positioning group, and preferably the two numbers are the same. The base of the spring latch 43 is provided on one of the side edges of the first support rod 11 having the locking plate 42, and the positioning pin of the spring latch 43 faces the locking through hole 421 and can be plugged into the locking through hole 421.

[0058] In this embodiment, the position of the locking through hole 421 needs to match the position of the first positioning group on the movable rod 2. When the first positioning slot 31 of the first positioning group is switched to the target position, the positioning pin needs to be plugged into one of the locking through holes 421 to lock the movable rod 2. When in use, the spring latch 43 normally has one end of the positioning pin plugged into one of the locking through holes 421 to lock the movable rod 2 and prevent it from rotating. The first positioning slot 31 on the locked movable rod 2 can well position and support the vehicle part. When the first positioning slot 31 needs to be switched, the other end of the positioning pin is manually pulled out so that one end of the positioning pin overcomes the spring elastic force and withdraws from the locking through hole 421. At this time, the movable rod 2 is unlocked and the movable rod can be manually rotated until the switching is completed. The positioning pin is manually released and returns to its position under the action of the spring restoring force. One end of the positioning pin needs to be plugged into another locking through hole 421 to lock the movable rod 2.

[0059] In some embodiments, reference Figure 3 and Figure 4 The locking piece 42 is located between the movable rod 2 and the first support rod 11. The positioning pin of the spring latch 43 passes through the first support rod 11 toward the locking through hole 421 and can be inserted into the locking through hole 421.

[0060] In some embodiments, a shift block 44 is disposed at the other end of the rotating shaft 41 .

[0061] In some embodiments, the rack includes two first support rods, and the two first support rods are arranged at a preset distance along the first direction.

[0062] The two ends of the movable rod 2 are rotatably arranged on the two first support rods through a rotation drive assembly, and the rotation drive assembly includes two rotating shafts and a drive motor.

[0063] Each rotating shaft is rotatably connected to a corresponding first support rod and both ends pass through the first support rod. One end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the movable rod 2, and the rotating shaft drives the movable rod 2 to rotate. The driving motor is arranged on the frame 1, and the motor shaft of the driving motor is connected to the other end of one of the rotating shafts or connected through a transmission assembly.

[0064] This embodiment is different from the rotation locking assembly 4. The rotation locking assembly 4 is a way of manually rotating the movable rod 2, while this embodiment can realize a way of automatically rotating the movable rod 2 by controlling the driving motor.

[0065] In some embodiments, reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 A second positioning group is also provided on the frame 1, and the second positioning group is arranged below the side of the movable rod 2 along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. The second positioning group has at least one second positioning block 5, and the bottom of the second positioning block 5 is arranged on the frame 1. At least one second positioning groove 51 is opened downward on the top surface of the second positioning block 5, and the second positioning groove 51 in the second positioning group is arranged along the first direction.

[0066] In this embodiment, the design of the second positioning groove 51 can be used to assist the first positioning groove 31 in positioning the vehicle part. Since in actual use, the specifications of the bottom of the vehicle part basically do not change much, there is no need to switch the second positioning groove 51.

[0067] In some embodiments, the second positioning block 5 is a polyurethane positioning block made of polyurethane material. The polyurethane material has a certain elasticity and buffering effect. In addition to preventing damage to vehicle parts, even if there are some different changes under the vehicle parts, the elastic second positioning block 5 can still clamp and support the different vehicle parts.

[0068] In some embodiments, the second positioning block 5 is detachably disposed on the frame 1 .

[0069] In some embodiments, there are at least two second positioning groups, and the at least two second positioning groups are arranged at a preset distance along the second direction.

[0070] The second positioning grooves 51 in the same second positioning group have the same groove type, and the second positioning grooves 51 in different second positioning groups can have the same or different groove types.

[0071] The groove type and quantity of the second positioning group can be set according to the length of the bottom of the lathe.

[0072] In some embodiments, the frame 1 includes two second support rods, which are arranged at a preset distance along the first direction, and a pull ring is arranged on one of the support rods.

[0073] A pull wire 6 is also provided on the frame 1, and the length direction of the pull wire 6 is the first direction. The pull wire 6 is arranged on the side of the second positioning group away from the movable rod 2 along the second direction. One end of the pull wire 6 is arranged on a second support rod, and the other end of the pull wire 6 is connected to a hook, which can hook the pull ring on another second support rod.

[0074] In this embodiment, the design of the pull wire 6 can assist in supporting the vehicle component away from the side of the first positioning groove 31 , thereby preventing the vehicle component from falling from the side away from the first positioning groove 31 .

[0075] The pull wire 6 is preferably made of non-metallic material, such as nylon.

[0076] In some embodiments, universal wheels 12 are respectively arranged around the bottom end of the frame 1 .

[0077] In some embodiments, at least one push-pull handle 13 is provided on the frame 1 .

[0078] The utility model is described in detail above in conjunction with the embodiments of the drawings. A person skilled in the art can make various variations of the utility model according to the above description. Therefore, some details in the embodiments should not constitute a limitation of the utility model, and the utility model shall be protected within the scope defined by the attached claims.

Claims

1. A windmill switchable rack positioning device, the windmill switchable rack positioning device comprising a frame, characterized in that: The frame is provided with: A movable rod, wherein the length direction of the movable rod is a first direction, and the movable rod is rotatably arranged on the frame around the first direction; A plurality of rows of first positioning groups are uniformly arranged on the movable rod around a first direction, the first positioning group has at least one first positioning block, the inner side of the first positioning block is arranged on the movable rod, the outer side of the first positioning block is provided with at least one first positioning groove toward the inner side, the first positioning grooves in the first positioning group are arranged along the first direction, the first positioning grooves in the first positioning groups of the same group have the same groove shape, and the first positioning grooves in the first positioning groups of different groups have different groove shapes.

2. The windmill switching rack positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first positioning block is a polyurethane positioning block made of polyurethane material; And / or, the movable rod is a rectangular rod, the first positioning groups are four rows, and the four rows of the first positioning groups are respectively arranged on four sides of the rectangular rod; And / or, the first positioning group comprises a plurality of first positioning blocks, the plurality of first positioning blocks are arranged on the movable rod in a row along a first direction, and a single first positioning block is provided with one first positioning slot; And / or, the outer side of the first positioning groove and both sides around the first direction are open structures; And / or, the first positioning block is detachably arranged on the movable rod.

3. The windmill switching rack positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame comprises two first support rods, and the two first support rods are arranged at a preset distance along a first direction; The two ends of the movable rod are rotatably arranged on the two first support rods through a rotation locking assembly, and the rotation locking assembly includes: Two rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the first support rod and both ends pass through the first support rod, one end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the movable rod, and the movable rod is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft; A locking plate, wherein the locking plate is sleeved on one of the rotating shafts and driven to rotate by the rotating shaft, and a plurality of locking through holes are evenly arranged on the locking plate along the circumferential direction, and the number of the locking through holes is not less than the number of the first positioning group; A spring latch, the base of which is arranged on the first support rod, and the positioning pin of which faces the locking through hole and can be inserted into the locking through hole.

4. The windmill switching rack positioning device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The locking piece is located between the movable rod and the first supporting rod, and the positioning pin of the spring latch passes through the first supporting rod toward the locking through hole and can be inserted into the locking through hole; And / or, a shift block is provided at the other end of the rotating shaft.

5. The windmill switching material rack positioning device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The frame comprises two first support rods, and the two first support rods are arranged at a preset distance along a first direction; The two ends of the movable rod are rotatably arranged on the two first support rods through a rotation drive assembly, and the rotation drive assembly includes: Two rotating shafts, the rotating shafts are rotatably connected to the first support rod and both ends pass through the first support rod, one end of the rotating shaft is connected to one end of the movable rod, and the movable rod is rotated by the rotation of the rotating shaft; A driving motor is arranged on the frame, and a motor shaft of the driving motor is connected to the other end of one of the rotating shafts or connected via a transmission component.

6. The windmill switchable rack positioning device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: The frame is also provided with: A second positioning group, the second positioning group is arranged below the side of the movable rod along a second direction, the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction, the second positioning group has at least one second positioning block, the bottom of the second positioning block is arranged on the frame, and the top surface of the second positioning block is downwardly provided with at least one second positioning groove, and the second positioning groove in the second positioning group is arranged along the first direction.

7. The windmill switching rack positioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second positioning block is a polyurethane positioning block made of polyurethane material; And / or, the second positioning block is detachably arranged on the frame.

8. The windmill switching material rack positioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The number of the second positioning groups is at least two, and the at least two second positioning groups are arranged at a preset distance along the second direction.

9. The windmill switching material rack positioning device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The frame comprises two second support rods, the two second support rods are arranged at a preset distance along the first direction, and a pull ring is arranged on one of the support rods; The frame is also provided with: A pull wire, wherein the length direction of the pull wire is the first direction, the pull wire is arranged along the second direction on the side of the second positioning group away from the movable rod, one end of the pull wire is arranged on one of the second support rods, and the other end of the pull wire is connected with a hook, and the hook can hook the pull ring on another of the second support rods.

10. The windmill switchable rack positioning device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that: Universal wheels are respectively arranged around the bottom end of the frame; And / or, at least one push-pull handle is provided on the frame.

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