Orbital transfer device

Abstract

The utility model discloses an orbital transfer device which comprises a supporting mechanism, a lifting mechanism and a rotating mechanism, the lifting mechanism is arranged on the supporting mechanism, the rotating mechanism is arranged at the upper end of the lifting mechanism, the lifting mechanism can drive the rotating mechanism to ascend and descend, and the rotating mechanism can rotate and incline around the lifting mechanism. The transfer trolley has the advantages that the lifting mechanism and the rotating mechanism can be supported through the supporting mechanism, the rotating mechanism can be driven to ascend and descend through the lifting mechanism, the transfer trolley can be driven to rotate and incline through the rotating mechanism, and the transfer trolley can be in butt joint with equipment or guide rails in different directions, different heights and different horizontal planes; therefore, the transfer trolley is transported to a plurality of devices, and the transfer efficiency is greatly improved; the detection sensing mechanism is arranged on the rotating mechanism, so that a signal can be sent out when the transfer trolley is stably located on the variable guide rail to perform lifting and rotating butt joint, the transfer trolley is prevented from being separated, and the operation safety is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of sample conveying, in particular to a track changing device. Background Art

[0002] In the field of biological sample storage, a sample library is built to store cell samples, and guide rails can be laid between multiple devices so that transfer tanks can be quickly moved between devices to transport samples.

[0003] At present, there are many kinds of equipment, and different types of equipment have different footprints and heights, and cannot be directly connected using guide rails. Therefore, a track changing device is needed that can change the direction and height of part of the guide rails and accurately deliver the transfer vehicle to multiple devices. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this section is to summarize some aspects of the embodiments of the utility model and briefly introduce some preferred embodiments. Some simplifications or omissions may be made in this section and the specification abstract and utility model name of this application to avoid blurring the purpose of this section, specification abstract and utility model name, and such simplifications or omissions cannot be used to limit the scope of the utility model.

[0005] In view of the above problems or problems existing in the prior art, the present utility model is proposed.

[0006] Therefore, the purpose of the utility model is to provide a track changing device, which can connect different equipment or guide rails by changing the height and rotation angle of the variable guide rail to transport the transfer vehicle.

[0007] In order to solve the above technical problems, the utility model provides the following technical solutions: a track changing device, which includes a supporting mechanism, a lifting mechanism, and a rotating mechanism. The supporting mechanism is provided with a lifting mechanism, and a rotating mechanism is provided at the upper end of the lifting mechanism. The lifting mechanism can drive the rotating mechanism to lift and lower, and the rotating mechanism can rotate around the lifting mechanism. The supporting mechanism can support the lifting mechanism.

[0008] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, a detection sensing mechanism is also provided on the rotating mechanism, and the detection sensing mechanism can detect whether there is a transfer vehicle on the rotating mechanism.

[0009] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, wherein: a cavity is provided inside the supporting mechanism, and the top is open; the lifting mechanism is arranged in the cavity of the supporting mechanism, and can be lifted and lowered along the cavity.

[0010] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the lifting mechanism includes a first driving member, a driven lifting member, a guide support member, and a lifting support member; the first driving member is arranged at the inner bottom of the support mechanism, and the inner wall of the first driving member is provided with a guide support member and a driven lifting member, the guide support member can guide the driven lifting member, the driven lifting member is connected to the lifting support member, and the first driving member can drive the driven lifting member and the lifting support member to lift and lower.

[0011] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the driven lifting member includes a synchronous rotating member, a lead screw, and a slider; one end of the synchronous rotating member is connected to the output end of the first driving member, and the other end is connected to the bottom end of the lead screw, the lead screw is vertically arranged inside the supporting mechanism, the lead screw is threadedly connected to the slider, and the rotation of the lead screw can drive the slider to rise and fall.

[0012] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the guide support member includes a vertical guide rail, and the sliding block is vertically slidably connected to the vertical guide rail.

[0013] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the lifting support member includes a support plate, the support plate is connected to a slider, and the slider can drive the support plate to lift and lower.

[0014] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the rotating mechanism includes a rotating drive component and a variable guide rail, the rotating drive component can drive the variable guide rail to rotate, and the transfer vehicle can be transported on the variable guide rail.

[0015] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, wherein: the rotating drive assembly includes a rotating drive member, a rotating shaft and a support plate; the rotating drive member is arranged on the support plate, a rotating shaft is arranged at the upper end of the support plate, a variable guide rail is arranged at the upper end of the rotating shaft, and the rotating drive member can drive the rotating shaft and the variable guide rail to rotate.

[0016] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the changing guide rail can be vertically lifted and lowered and rotated 360 degrees.

[0017] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, an angle adjustment member can be arranged under the variable guide rail, so that the variable guide rail can be tilted at multiple angles.

[0018] As a preferred solution of the track changing device of the utility model, the variable guide rail can be connected with different external guide rails and equipment.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: the utility model can support the lifting mechanism and the rotating mechanism through the supporting mechanism, the lifting mechanism can drive the rotating mechanism to be lifted and lowered, and the rotating mechanism can drive the transfer vehicle to be rotated and tilted, and can be docked with equipment or guide rails in different directions, heights, and levels, so as to transport the transfer vehicle to multiple equipment, greatly improving the transfer efficiency; by arranging a detection sensing mechanism on the rotating mechanism, a signal can be sent when the transfer vehicle is stably located on the variable guide rail, so as to perform lifting, rotating and docking, prevent the transfer vehicle from detaching, and improve the operation safety. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present utility model, the following is a brief introduction to the drawings required for the description of the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present utility model. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative labor. Among them:

[0021] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram of the track change device.

[0022] Figure 2 It is a three-dimensional schematic diagram of the track changing device.

[0023] Figure 3 This is a front view of the track change device in working condition.

[0024] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the track changing device in the non-working state.

[0025] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Cross-sectional view at AA of the middle track change device.

[0026] Reference numerals: support mechanism, 1; lifting mechanism, 2; rotating mechanism, 3; detecting sensing mechanism, 4; first driving member, 21; driven lifting member, 22; guide support member, 24; vertical guide rail, 241; lifting support member, 23; support plate, 231; synchronous rotating member, 221; lead screw, 222; slider, 223; rotating driving assembly, 31; variable guide rail, 32; rotating driving member, 311; rotating shaft, 312; transfer vehicle, S1; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] In order to make the above-mentioned objects, features and advantages of the present invention more obvious and easy to understand, the specific implementation methods of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0028] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present invention, but the present invention may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art may make similar generalizations without violating the connotation of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0029] Secondly, the term "one embodiment" or "embodiment" as used herein refers to a specific feature, structure or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of the present invention. The term "in one embodiment" that appears in different places in this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it a separate or selective embodiment that is mutually exclusive with other embodiments.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] Reference Figures 1-2 , which is the first embodiment of the utility model, and this embodiment provides a track changing device, which includes a supporting mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a rotating mechanism 3. The supporting mechanism 1 can support the lifting mechanism 2 and the rotating mechanism 3, and the lifting mechanism 2 can drive the rotating mechanism 3 to be lifted and lowered, and the rotating mechanism 3 can be connected to guide rails or equipment at different heights.

[0032] Specifically, it includes a supporting mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a rotating mechanism 3. The lifting mechanism 2 is arranged on the supporting mechanism 1, and the rotating mechanism 3 is arranged on the upper end of the lifting mechanism 2. The lifting mechanism 2 can drive the rotating mechanism 3 to lift and lower, and the rotating mechanism 3 can rotate and tilt around the lifting mechanism 2. The supporting mechanism 1 can support the lifting mechanism 2.

[0033] In summary, the utility model can drive the rotating mechanism 3 to lift and lower through the lifting mechanism 2, and can dock with equipment and guide rails at different heights, different directions, and ends that are not on the same horizontal plane through the rotating mechanism 3, so as to transport the transfer vehicle S1 to different equipment, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0034] Example 2

[0035] Reference Figures 1 to 5 , which is the second embodiment of the utility model. In the previous embodiment, the track changing device includes a supporting mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a rotating mechanism 3. The supporting mechanism 1 can support the lifting mechanism 2 and the rotating mechanism 3. The lifting mechanism 2 can drive the rotating mechanism 3 to be lifted and lowered, and the rotating mechanism 3 can be docked with guide rails or equipment at different heights.

[0036] Specifically, it includes a supporting mechanism 1, a lifting mechanism 2, and a rotating mechanism 3. The lifting mechanism 2 is arranged on the supporting mechanism 1, and the rotating mechanism 3 is arranged on the upper end of the lifting mechanism 2. The lifting mechanism 2 can drive the rotating mechanism 3 to lift and lower, and the rotating mechanism 3 can rotate and tilt around the lifting mechanism 2. The supporting mechanism 1 can support the lifting mechanism 2.

[0037] Furthermore, a detection sensing mechanism 4 is also provided on the rotating mechanism 3 , and the detection sensing mechanism 4 can detect whether there is a transfer vehicle S1 on the rotating mechanism 3 .

[0038] Preferably, the detection sensing mechanism 4 can be a sensor that can send a signal when the transfer vehicle S1 is stably located on the guide rail to perform lifting, rotation and docking to prevent the transfer vehicle S1 from detaching, thereby improving operation safety.

[0039] Furthermore, a cavity is provided inside the support mechanism 1 and is open at the top; the lifting mechanism 2 is disposed in the cavity of the support mechanism 1 and can be lifted and lowered along the cavity.

[0040] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism 2 includes a first driving member 21, a driven lifting member 22, a guide support member 24, and a lifting support member 23; the first driving member 21 is arranged at the inner bottom of the support mechanism 1, and the inner wall of the first driving member 21 is provided with a guide support member 24 and a driven lifting member 22, the guide support member 24 can guide the driven lifting member 22, the driven lifting member 22 is connected to the lifting support member 23, and the first driving member 21 can drive the driven lifting member 22 and the lifting support member 23 to lift and lower.

[0041] Preferably, the first driving member 21 is a motor, and may also be a driving device in the prior art.

[0042] Furthermore, the driven lifting member 22 includes a synchronous rotating member 221, a lead screw 222, and a slider 223; one end of the synchronous rotating member 221 is connected to the output end of the first driving member 21, and the other end is connected to the bottom end of the lead screw 222, the lead screw 222 is vertically arranged inside the supporting mechanism 1, the lead screw 222 is threadedly connected to the slider 223, and the rotation of the lead screw 222 can drive the slider 223 to rise and fall.

[0043] Preferably, the synchronous rotating member 221 can be a synchronous pulley, or can be meshed with a gear, or can be a solution in the prior art, and only needs to rotate the lead screw 222.

[0044] Furthermore, the guide support member 24 includes a vertical guide rail 241 , and the slider 223 is vertically slidably connected to the vertical guide rail 241 .

[0045] Furthermore, the lifting support member 23 includes a support plate 231 , and the support plate 231 is connected to the slider 223 , and the slider 223 can drive the support plate 231 to lift.

[0046] Preferably, the lifting mechanism 2 drives the rotating mechanism 3 to lift during the following process: the first driving member 21 drives the synchronous rotating member 221 at one end to rotate, and the other end of the synchronous rotating member 221 drives the lead screw 222 to rotate. The lead screw 222 rotates while driving the slider 223 to lift, and the slider 223 moves vertically along the vertical guide rail 241 while lifting. The vertical guide rail 241 can guide the slider 223. The slider 223 drives the support plate 231 to lift while lifting, and the support plate 231 drives the rotating mechanism 3 to lift.

[0047] It should be noted that the rotating mechanism 3 can rotate during the lifting process, and can also rotate or tilt after the lifting is completed. Both are possible.

[0048] Furthermore, the rotating mechanism 3 includes a rotating drive component 31 and a variable guide rail 32 . The rotating drive component 31 can drive the variable guide rail 32 to rotate, and the transfer vehicle S1 can be transported on the variable guide rail 32 .

[0049] Preferably, the rotary drive assembly 31 can drive the variable guide rail 32 to perform vertical lifting and 360-degree rotation. The 360-degree rotation can make the variable guide rail 32 adaptable to a wider range.

[0050] Furthermore, an angle adjustment member may be provided below the variable guide rail 32 to allow the variable guide rail 32 to be tilted at multiple angles.

[0051] Preferably, the variable guide rail 32 is designed to be inclined at multiple angles, which can adapt to the situation where two devices or guide rails are not in the same horizontal plane, and can also be connected through the variable guide rail 32.

[0052] Furthermore, the rotating drive assembly 31 includes a rotating drive member 311, a rotating shaft 312 and a support plate 231; the rotating drive member 311 is arranged on the support plate 231, the upper end of the support plate 231 is provided with a rotating shaft 312, and the upper end of the rotating shaft 312 is provided with a variable guide rail 32, and the rotating drive member 311 can drive the rotating shaft 312 and the variable guide rail 32 to rotate.

[0053] Preferably, the rotary drive member 311 drives the rotating shaft 312 to rotate via gears or a synchronous belt.

[0054] Furthermore, the variable guide rail 32 can be connected to different external guide rails and equipment.

[0055] In summary, the utility model can support the lifting mechanism 2 and the rotating mechanism 3 through the supporting mechanism 1, the lifting mechanism 2 can drive the rotating mechanism 3 to be lifted and lowered, and the rotating mechanism 3 can drive the transfer vehicle S1 to be rotated and tilted, and can be docked with equipment or guide rails in different directions, heights, and levels, so as to transport the transfer vehicle to multiple equipment, greatly improving the transfer efficiency. By arranging a detection sensing mechanism 4 on the rotating mechanism 3, a signal can be sent when the transfer vehicle S1 is stably located on the variable guide rail 32, so as to perform lifting, rotating and docking, thereby preventing the transfer vehicle S1 from detaching and improving the operation safety.

[0056] Importantly, it should be noted that the construction and arrangement of the present application shown in a plurality of different exemplary embodiments are only exemplary. Although only a few embodiments are described in detail in this disclosure, it should be readily understood by those who refer to this disclosure that many modifications are possible (e.g., the size, scale, structure, shape and ratio of various elements, and parameter values ​​(e.g., temperature, pressure, etc.), installation arrangements, use of materials, color, directional changes, etc.) without substantially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the subject matter described in the application. For example, the element shown as integrally formed can be composed of multiple parts or elements, the position of the element can be inverted or otherwise changed, and the nature or number or position of the discrete element can be changed or changed. Therefore, all such modifications are intended to be included in the scope of the present utility model. The order or sequence of any process or method steps can be changed or reordered according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any "device plus function" clause is intended to cover the structure described herein that performs the function, and is not only structurally equivalent but also an equivalent structure. Without departing from the scope of the present invention, other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating conditions and arrangement of the exemplary embodiments. Therefore, the present invention is not limited to a specific embodiment, but extends to various modifications that still fall within the scope of the appended claims.

[0057] Additionally, in order to provide a concise description of example embodiments, all features of an actual embodiment (ie, those features that are not relevant to the best mode presently contemplated for carrying out the invention or those that are not relevant to implementing the invention) may not be described.

[0058] It should be understood that in the development of any actual implementation, as in any engineering or design project, numerous implementation-specific decisions may be made. Such a development effort may be complex and time-consuming, but for those of ordinary skill having the benefit of this disclosure, without undue experimentation, the development effort will be a routine task of design, fabrication, and production.

[0059] It should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solution of the utility model rather than to limit it. Although the utility model has been described in detail with reference to the preferred embodiments, ordinary technicians in the field should understand that the technical solution of the utility model can be modified or replaced by equivalents without departing from the spirit and scope of the technical solution of the utility model, which should be included in the scope of the claims of the utility model.

Claims

1. A track changing device, characterized in that: The invention comprises a supporting mechanism (1), a lifting mechanism (2), and a rotating mechanism (3); the supporting mechanism (1) is provided with the lifting mechanism (2); the upper end of the lifting mechanism (2) is provided with the rotating mechanism (3); the lifting mechanism (2) can drive the rotating mechanism (3) to be lifted and lowered; the rotating mechanism (3) can rotate around the lifting mechanism (2); and the supporting mechanism (1) can support the lifting mechanism (2).

2. The track changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (3) is also provided with a detection sensing mechanism (4), and the detection sensing mechanism (4) can detect whether there is a transfer vehicle (S1) on the rotating mechanism (3).

3. The track changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support mechanism (1) has a cavity inside and is open at the top; the lifting mechanism (2) is arranged in the cavity of the support mechanism (1) and can be lifted and lowered along the cavity.

4. The track changing device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism (2) comprises a first driving member (21), a driven lifting member (22), a guide support member (24), and a lifting support member (23); the first driving member (21) is arranged at the inner bottom of the support mechanism (1); the inner wall of the first driving member (21) is provided with a guide support member (24) and a driven lifting member (22); the guide support member (24) can guide the driven lifting member (22); the driven lifting member (22) is connected to the lifting support member (23); the first driving member (21) can drive the driven lifting member (22) and the lifting support member (23) to lift.

5. The track changing device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The driven lifting member (22) comprises a synchronous rotating member (221), a lead screw (222), and a slider (223); one end of the synchronous rotating member (221) is connected to the output end of the first driving member (21), and the other end is connected to the bottom end of the lead screw (222); the lead screw (222) is vertically arranged inside the supporting mechanism (1); the lead screw (222) is threadedly connected to the slider (223); the rotation of the lead screw (222) can drive the slider (223) to move up and down.

6. The track changing device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The guide support member (24) comprises a vertical guide rail (241), and the sliding block (223) is vertically slidably connected to the vertical guide rail (241).

7. The track changing device according to claim 6, characterized in that: The lifting support member (23) comprises a support plate (231), the support plate (231) is connected to the slider (223), and the slider (223) can drive the support plate (231) to lift.

8. The track changing device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The rotating mechanism (3) comprises a rotating drive component (31) and a variable guide rail (32). The rotating drive component (31) can drive the variable guide rail (32) to rotate, and the transfer vehicle (S1) can be transported on the variable guide rail (32).

9. The track changing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The rotary drive assembly (31) comprises a rotary drive member (311), a rotating shaft (312) and a support plate (231); the rotary drive member (311) is arranged on the support plate (231), a rotary shaft (312) is arranged at the upper end of the support plate (231), a variable guide rail (32) is arranged at the upper end of the rotary shaft (312), and the rotary drive member (311) can drive the rotary shaft (312) and the variable guide rail (32) to rotate.

10. The track changing device according to claim 8, characterized in that: The variable guide rail (32) can be vertically lifted and lowered and can rotate 360 ​​degrees.

11. The track changing device according to claim 10, characterized in that: An angle adjustment member may be arranged below the variable guide rail (32), so that the variable guide rail (32) can be tilted at multiple angles.

12. The track changing device according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized in that: The variable guide rail (32) can be docked with different external guide rails and equipment.

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