Rail changing type shuttle vehicle

Abstract

The utility model discloses a rail changing type shuttle vehicle which comprises an outer shell, a driving mechanism is installed at one end of the interior of the outer shell, a driven mechanism is installed at the other end of the interior of the outer shell, a power mechanism is installed on one side of the interior of the outer shell, and the power mechanism is in transmission connection with the driving mechanism. The driving mechanism and the driven mechanism are connected through a linkage plate, a servo electric cylinder is installed in the middle of the lower portion of the linkage plate, power output is conducted through the power mechanism, linkage lifting adjustment of the driving mechanism and the driven mechanism is achieved through the linkage plate, the shuttle vehicle can conveniently and respectively drive the X-axis idler wheel and the Y-axis idler wheel, and therefore the shuttle vehicle can drive the X-axis idler wheel and the Y-axis idler wheel. The servo electric cylinder controls the lifting of the linkage plate, so that the linkage plate can drive the driving mechanism and the driven mechanism to lift, the power mechanism can conveniently drive the X-axis roller and the Y-axis roller to operate respectively, and a single power source can drive two-way movement operation.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of shuttle vehicles, in particular to a track-changing shuttle vehicle. Background Art

[0002] There are two main forms of shuttle vehicles in warehousing and logistics equipment: shuttle vehicle in-and-out system and shuttle vehicle storage system. The shuttle vehicle runs on a fixed track in a reciprocating or looping manner to transport goods to a designated location or docking equipment. It is equipped with an intelligent sensing system that can automatically memorize the origin position and an automatic deceleration system. The shuttle vehicle is an intelligent robot that can be programmed to perform tasks such as picking up, transporting, and placing goods. It can also communicate with the host computer or WMS system, and combine RFID, barcode and other recognition technologies to realize automatic recognition, storage and retrieval functions.

[0003] Referring to the existing Chinese patent with publication number CN103896000B, which discloses an automatic track-changing shuttle, the automatic track-changing shuttle of the utility model has a simple overall structure, is easy to manufacture and has a low cost; and the automatic track-changing shuttle of the utility model does not need to set a secondary track so that the running wheel drives the secondary track to move to assist in completing the track-changing work, and only drives the first running wheel up and down through the track-changing mechanism to realize the work exchange with the second running wheel, thereby realizing the track-changing, so that the automatic track-changing shuttle of the utility model can be applied to various existing automated stereoscopic warehouses without the need for a large adaptive design of the warehouse, and is easy to implement, convenient to use and has a high efficiency in storing and retrieving goods. However, the existing shuttle still has some shortcomings, such as: First, it is impossible to realize a single power mechanism to provide power output, resulting in too many internal power mechanisms, which are easy to be damaged or affected by power; second, it is impossible to realize problems such as linkage control and power linkage output. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problems mentioned in the background technology, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a track-changing shuttle vehicle to solve the problems mentioned in the background technology.

[0005] The above technical objectives of the utility model are achieved through the following technical solutions:

[0006] A track-changing shuttle vehicle comprises an outer shell, wherein a top cover is fixedly mounted on the upper portion of the outer shell;

[0007] An active mechanism is installed at one end of the interior of the outer shell, and a driven mechanism is installed at the other end of the interior of the outer shell. The active mechanism and the driven mechanism have the same structure. A power mechanism is fixedly installed on one side of the interior of the outer shell, and the power mechanism is transmission-connected with the active mechanism. The active mechanism and the driven mechanism are connected via a linkage plate, and a servo electric cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the lower part of the linkage plate, and the bottom of the servo electric cylinder is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer shell.

[0008] By adopting the above technical scheme, when the utility model is in use, the power mechanism is used to output power to the active mechanism, so that the shuttle can be moved on the track, which is convenient for transporting goods, and the active mechanism is connected with the driven mechanism through the linkage plate, so that the active mechanism can drive the driven mechanism to lift and lower when adjusting the lifting and lowering, so that the shuttle can drive the X-axis roller and the Y-axis roller separately, that is, the linkage plate is lifted and lowered by the servo electric cylinder, so that the linkage plate can drive the active mechanism and the driven mechanism to lift the plate, so that the power mechanism can drive the X-axis roller and the Y-axis roller to operate separately, and can realize bidirectional movement driven by a single power source.

[0009] Preferably, the active mechanism and the driven mechanism include an upper positioning shaft, the end key of the upper positioning shaft is connected to the first bevel gear, the active mechanism and the driven mechanism include a lower positioning shaft, the upper key of the lower positioning shaft is connected to the second bevel gear, the upper positioning shaft is fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the top cover, the lower positioning shaft is fixedly connected to the four corners of the upper surface of the outer shell, and the lower positioning shaft and the upper positioning shaft are correspondingly arranged.

[0010] By adopting the above technical solution, the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear are installed respectively through the upper positioning shaft and the lower positioning shaft, and are respectively located at the four corners, so as to drive the X-axis rollers and the Y-axis rollers at the four corners.

[0011] Preferably, the active mechanism and the driven mechanism include a transmission shaft, and both ends of the transmission shaft are keyed to transmission bevel gears, respectively, and the transmission bevel gears are movably located between the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear.

[0012] By adopting the above technical solution, the setting of the transmission shaft can realize the linkage of the active mechanism and the driven mechanism, and can also realize the transmission of power. In addition, when the servo electric cylinder and the linkage plate are raised and lowered, the transmission bevel gear at the end of the transmission shaft is respectively meshed and connected with the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear to realize selective transmission connection.

[0013] Preferably, a first positioning shaft is fixedly connected to one side wall of the outer shell, an end portion of the first positioning shaft is keyed to a third bevel gear meshing with the first bevel gear, a first gear is keyed to the first positioning shaft, a second positioning shaft is movably connected to a lower portion of one side wall of the outer shell, an end portion of the second positioning shaft is keyed to a second gear meshing with the first gear, and the other end of the second positioning shaft passes through the outer shell and an X-axis roller is installed.

[0014] By adopting the above technical solution, the first positioning shaft is meshed and connected with the first bevel gear through the third bevel gear, so that the first gear and the second gear drive the second positioning shaft to rotate, and then the second positioning shaft can drive the X-axis roller to rotate, so that the shuttle can move on the X-axis.

[0015] Preferably, a third positioning shaft is fixedly connected to one side wall of the outer shell, an end portion of the third positioning shaft is keyed to a fourth bevel gear meshing with the second bevel gear, a third gear is keyed to the third positioning shaft, a fourth positioning shaft is movably connected to a lower portion of one side wall of the outer shell, an end portion of the fourth positioning shaft is keyed to a fourth gear meshing with the third gear, and the other end of the fourth positioning shaft passes through the outer shell and a Y-axis roller is installed.

[0016] By adopting the above technical solution, the third positioning shaft is meshed and connected with the second bevel gear through the fourth bevel gear, so that the third gear and the fourth gear drive the fourth positioning shaft to rotate, and then the fourth positioning shaft can drive the Y-axis roller to rotate, so that the shuttle can move on the Y-axis.

[0017] Preferably, the middle parts of the transmission shafts at both ends are movably connected with movable sleeves respectively, and the two ends of the linkage plate are fixedly connected with the movable sleeves respectively.

[0018] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the movable sleeve, the linkage plate can be connected without affecting the power transmission of the transmission shaft.

[0019] Preferably, the power mechanism includes a servo motor fixedly installed inside the outer shell, the output end of the servo motor is keyed to a first wheel, the transmission shaft in the active mechanism is keyed to a second wheel, the first wheel and the second wheel are connected by a transmission belt, the second wheel is on one side of the movable sleeve, and the second wheel and the servo motor are on the same side.

[0020] By adopting the above technical solution, the servo motor provides power so that the shuttle can move, and the second rotating wheel arranged on the transmission shaft can enable the servo motor to output power through the transmission belt, so that the active mechanism can transmit power.

[0021] Preferably, two support plates are welded inside the outer shell, a support wheel is movably installed between the two support plates, and the transmission belt is attached to the upper part of the support wheel.

[0022] By adopting the above technical solution, the support wheel is installed through the support plate to maintain stability, so that the support wheel can support the transmission belt, so that when the servo electric cylinder drives the linkage plate to rise, the transmission belt can be separated from the support wheel, thereby increasing the length of the transmission belt; and when the servo electric cylinder drives the linkage plate to descend, the transmission belt can squeeze the support wheel, so that the transmission belt can shrink, so that the transmission belt can always remain taut, thereby realizing power transmission.

[0023] In summary, the utility model mainly has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] When the utility model is in use, the power mechanism is used to output power to the active mechanism, so that the shuttle can be moved on the track, which is convenient for transporting goods, and the active mechanism is connected with the driven mechanism through the linkage plate, so that the active mechanism can drive the driven mechanism to be lifted and lowered when adjusting the lifting and lowering, so that the shuttle can drive the X-axis roller and the Y-axis roller separately, that is, the lifting and lowering of the linkage plate is controlled by the servo electric cylinder, so that the linkage plate can drive the active mechanism and the driven mechanism to lift the plate, which is convenient for the power mechanism to drive the X-axis roller and the Y-axis roller to operate separately, and can realize bidirectional movement driven by a single power source. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is a partial structural top view of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is a bottom view of a part of the structure of the utility model.

[0029] 1. outer shell; 2. top cover; 3. active mechanism; 301. upper positioning shaft; 302. first bevel gear; 303. lower positioning shaft; 304. second bevel gear; 305. transmission shaft; 306. transmission bevel gear; 307. first positioning shaft; 308. first gear; 309. second positioning shaft; 310. second gear; 311. X-axis roller; 312. third positioning shaft; 313. fourth bevel gear; 314. third gear; 315. fourth positioning shaft; 316. fourth gear; 317. Y-axis roller; 318. third bevel gear; 4. driven mechanism; 5. power mechanism; 501. servo motor; 502. first rotating wheel; 503. supporting rotating wheel; 504. supporting plate; 505. second rotating wheel; 506. transmission belt; 6. linkage plate; 7. movable sleeve; 8. servo electric cylinder. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0031] Example

[0032] refer to Figure 1-4 , a track-changing shuttle vehicle, comprising an outer shell 1, a top cover 2 is fixedly mounted on the upper part of the outer shell 1;

[0033] An active mechanism 3 is installed at one end of the inner part of the outer shell 1, and a driven mechanism 4 is installed at the other end of the inner part of the outer shell 1. The active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 have the same structure. A power mechanism 5 is fixedly installed on one side of the inner part of the outer shell 1. The power mechanism 5 is transmission-connected with the active mechanism 3. The active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 are connected via a linkage plate 6. A servo electric cylinder 8 is fixedly installed in the middle of the lower part of the linkage plate 6, and the bottom of the servo electric cylinder 8 is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer shell 1.

[0034] When the utility model is in use, the power mechanism 5 is used to output power to the active mechanism 3, so that the shuttle can move on the track, which is convenient for transporting goods, and the active mechanism 3 is connected to the driven mechanism 4 through the linkage plate 6, so that the active mechanism 3 can drive the driven mechanism 4 to lift and lower when adjusting, so that the shuttle can drive the X-axis roller 311 and the Y-axis roller 317 separately, that is, the linkage plate 6 is lifted and lowered by the servo electric cylinder 8, so that the linkage plate 6 can drive the active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 to lift and lower the plate, so that the power mechanism 5 can drive the X-axis roller 311 and the Y-axis roller 317 separately, and can realize bidirectional movement driven by a single power source.

[0035] Specifically, the power mechanism 5 is used to output power to the active mechanism 3, so that the active mechanism 3 can realize the movement of the shuttle, and the driven mechanism 4 can realize the support and auxiliary movement of the shuttle, and the servo electric cylinder 8 and the linkage plate 6 are used to realize the lifting and lowering adjustment of the structure in the active mechanism 3, so as to realize the different movement of the X-axis and the Y-axis;

[0036] The structures of the active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 are the same. The active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 include an upper positioning shaft 301, and the end of the upper positioning shaft 301 is keyed to the first bevel gear 302. The active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 include a lower positioning shaft 303, and the lower positioning shaft 303 is keyed to the second bevel gear 304. The upper positioning shaft 301 is fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the top cover 2, and the lower positioning shaft 303 is fixedly connected to the four corners of the upper surface of the outer shell 1. The lower positioning shaft 303 and the upper positioning shaft 301 are correspondingly arranged. The first bevel gear 302 and the second bevel gear 304 are installed respectively by the lower positioning shaft 303, and are respectively located at the four corners, so as to drive the X-axis rollers 311 and the Y-axis rollers 317 at the four corners. The active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4 include a transmission shaft 305, and the two ends of the transmission shaft 305 are respectively keyed with transmission bevel gears 306, and the transmission bevel gear 306 is movably located between the first bevel gear 302 and the second bevel gear 304. The setting of the transmission shaft 305 can not only realize the linkage of the active mechanism 3 and the driven mechanism 4, but also The transmission bevel gear 306 at the end of the transmission shaft 305 is meshed with the first bevel gear 302 and the second bevel gear 304 respectively when the servo electric cylinder 8 and the linkage plate 6 are raised and lowered to achieve selective transmission connection. A first positioning shaft 307 is fixedly connected to one side wall of the outer shell 1. The end of the first positioning shaft 307 is keyed to a third bevel gear 318 meshed with the first bevel gear 302. The first positioning shaft 307 is keyed to a first gear 308. The lower part of one side wall of the outer shell 1 is movably connected to the first bevel gear 302. There is a second positioning shaft 309, the end of the second positioning shaft 309 is keyed to a second gear 310 meshing with the first gear 308, the other end of the second positioning shaft 309 passes through the outer shell 1 and is installed with an X-axis roller 311, the first positioning shaft 307 is meshed with the first bevel gear 302 through the third bevel gear 318, so that the first gear 308 and the second gear 310 drive the second positioning shaft 309 to rotate, and then the second positioning shaft 309 can drive the X-axis roller 311 to rotate, so that the shuttle can move on the X-axis;

[0037] A third positioning shaft 312 is fixedly connected to one side wall of the outer shell 1, and a fourth bevel gear 313 meshing with the second bevel gear 304 is keyed at the end of the third positioning shaft 312, and a third gear 314 is keyed on the third positioning shaft 312. A fourth positioning shaft 315 is movably connected to the lower part of one side wall of the outer shell 1, and a fourth gear 316 meshing with the third gear 314 is keyed at the end of the fourth positioning shaft 315. The other end of the fourth positioning shaft 315 passes through the outer shell 1 and is installed with a Y-axis roller 317. The third positioning shaft 312 is meshed with the second bevel gear 304 through the fourth bevel gear 313, so that the third gear 314 and the fourth gear 316 drive the fourth positioning shaft 315 to rotate, and then the fourth positioning shaft 315 can drive the Y-axis roller 317 to rotate, so that the shuttle can move on the Y-axis.

[0038] In order to realize the lifting and lowering adjustment of part of the active mechanism 3 and achieve stable power transmission, the middle part of the transmission shafts 305 at both ends are movably connected with movable sleeves 7, and the two ends of the linkage plate 6 are fixedly connected to the movable sleeves 7 respectively. Through the setting of the movable sleeves 7, the linkage plate 6 can be connected without affecting the power transmission of the transmission shaft 305.

[0039] In order to realize the output of power, the power mechanism 5 includes a servo motor 501 fixedly installed inside the outer shell 1, the output end of the servo motor 501 is keyed to the first rotating wheel 502, the transmission shaft 305 in the active mechanism 3 is keyed to the second rotating wheel 505, the first rotating wheel 502 and the second rotating wheel 505 are connected by a transmission belt 506, the second rotating wheel 505 is on one side of the movable sleeve 7, and the second rotating wheel 505 and the servo motor 501 are on the same side, the servo motor 501 provides power, so that the shuttle can move, and the second rotating wheel 505 arranged on the transmission shaft 305 can enable the servo motor 501 to output power through the transmission belt 506, so that the active mechanism 3 can transmit power, and the outer shell 1 Two support plates 504 are welded inside the shell 1, and a support wheel 503 is movably installed between the two support plates 504. The transmission belt 506 is fitted on the upper part of the support wheel 503. The support wheel 503 is installed through the support plate 504 to maintain stability, so that the support wheel 503 can support the transmission belt 506, so that when the servo electric cylinder 8 drives the linkage plate 6 to rise, the transmission belt 506 can be separated from the support wheel 503, thereby increasing the length of the transmission belt 506; and when the servo electric cylinder 8 drives the linkage plate 6 to descend, the transmission belt 506 can squeeze the support wheel 503, so that the transmission belt 506 can shrink, so that the transmission belt 506 can always remain taut, thereby realizing power transmission.

[0040] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations may be made to the embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and that the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A track-changing shuttle vehicle, comprising an outer shell (1), characterized in that: A top cover (2) is fixedly mounted on the upper portion of the outer shell (1); An active mechanism (3) is installed at one end of the interior of the outer shell (1), and a driven mechanism (4) is installed at the other end of the interior of the outer shell (1); the active mechanism (3) and the driven mechanism (4) have the same structure; a power mechanism (5) is fixedly installed on one side of the interior of the outer shell (1); the power mechanism (5) is transmission-connected to the active mechanism (3); the active mechanism (3) and the driven mechanism (4) are connected via a linkage plate (6); a servo electric cylinder (8) is fixedly installed in the middle of the lower part of the linkage plate (6); and the bottom of the servo electric cylinder (8) is fixedly installed in the middle of the outer shell (1).

2. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The active mechanism (3) and the driven mechanism (4) include an upper positioning shaft (301), the end of which is keyed to a first bevel gear (302), and the active mechanism (3) and the driven mechanism (4) include a lower positioning shaft (303), the upper part of which is keyed to a second bevel gear (304), the upper positioning shaft (301) is fixedly connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the top cover (2), the lower positioning shaft (303) is fixedly connected to the four corners of the upper surface of the outer shell (1), and the lower positioning shaft (303) and the upper positioning shaft (301) are arranged correspondingly.

3. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The active mechanism (3) and the driven mechanism (4) include a transmission shaft (305), and both ends of the transmission shaft (305) are key-connected with transmission bevel gears (306), and the transmission bevel gears (306) are movably located between the first bevel gear (302) and the second bevel gear (304).

4. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A first positioning shaft (307) is fixedly connected to one side wall of the outer shell (1); a third bevel gear (318) meshingly connected to the first bevel gear (302) is keyed to the end of the first positioning shaft (307); a first gear (308) is keyed to the first positioning shaft (307); a second positioning shaft (309) is movably connected to the lower part of one side wall of the outer shell (1); a second gear (310) meshingly connected to the first gear (308) is keyed to the end of the second positioning shaft (309); and an X-axis roller (311) is installed on the other end of the second positioning shaft (309) which passes through the outer shell (1).

5. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: A third positioning shaft (312) is fixedly connected to one side wall of the outer shell (1); an end of the third positioning shaft (312) is key-connected to a fourth bevel gear (313) meshingly connected to the second bevel gear (304); a third gear (314) is key-connected to the third positioning shaft (312); a fourth positioning shaft (315) is movably connected to the lower part of one side wall of the outer shell (1); an end of the fourth positioning shaft (315) is key-connected to a fourth gear (316) meshingly connected to the third gear (314); and the other end of the fourth positioning shaft (315) passes through the outer shell (1) and is mounted with a Y-axis roller (317).

6. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The middle parts of the transmission shafts (305) at both ends are movably connected to movable sleeves (7), and the two ends of the linkage plate (6) are fixedly connected to the movable sleeves (7).

7. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that: The power mechanism (5) comprises a servo motor (501) fixedly mounted inside the outer shell (1); the output end of the servo motor (501) is keyed to a first rotating wheel (502); the transmission shaft (305) in the active mechanism (3) is keyed to a second rotating wheel (505); the first rotating wheel (502) and the second rotating wheel (505) are connected to each other via a transmission belt (506); the second rotating wheel (505) is located on one side of the movable sleeve (7), and the second rotating wheel (505) and the servo motor (501) are located on the same side.

8. The track-changing shuttle vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that: Two support plates (504) are welded inside the outer shell (1), a support wheel (503) is movably installed between the two support plates (504), and the transmission belt (506) is attached to the upper part of the support wheel (503).

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