Automatic transport vehicle
By setting up reflective stickers on the automatic transport vehicle and installing reflective sensors on the import and exit of the retracting and retracting plate robot, the low-cost linkage between the AGV and retracting plate machines is achieved, solving the problem of communication construction in the medium and high cost of the existing technology, and ensuring the safety and economicality of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202420666066.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-04-02
- Publication Date
- 2025-04-22
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-04-02
AI Technical Summary
In the prior art, the communication between building AGV and retracting and retracting board machines requires high costs to achieve linkage.
By setting a reflective sticker on the upper plate of the automatic transport vehicle and installing a reflective sensor on the inlet and outlet of the retracting and releasing plate robot, the automatic transport vehicle uses the reflective sticker to determine whether it is entering the automatic transport vehicle or personnel when entering and exiting the load position, shielding or alarming the equipment safety device is achieved, achieving low-cost linkage purpose.
It realizes low-cost linkage between automatic transport vehicles and retracting and retracting and retracting robots, reducing the cost of building communications and ensuring the safety of equipment.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of intelligent manufacturing, in particular to an automatic transport vehicle. Background Art
[0002] The panel retrieval robot is controlled by PLC (programmable logic controller), while AGV (automatic transport vehicle) is controlled by a host computer. In the production factory environment, automatic transport vehicles are equipped to participate in engineering management. Generally speaking, the factory is equipped with a large number of panel retrieval robots and a large number of automatic transport vehicles.
[0003] However, since general PLC and upper position communication must adopt one-to-one or one-to-many communication, the actual situation is that a single automatic transport vehicle will communicate with multiple retractable plate robots, and a single retractable plate robot will also communicate with multiple automatic transport vehicles. Therefore, it takes a high cost to build communication between AGV and retractable plate machines to achieve linkage. Utility Model Content
[0004] The utility model aims to provide an automatic transport vehicle to solve the technical problem in the prior art that it costs a high cost to build an AGV and a retractable plate machine to achieve linkage.
[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is:
[0006] An automatic transport vehicle, comprising:
[0007] The transport vehicle body includes a body base and a driving wheel assembly, the body base includes a lower plate and an upper plate, the driving wheel assembly is arranged on the lower plate of the body base, and the upper plate of the body base is provided with a reflective sticker, wherein the reflective sticker is facing a position without obstruction.
[0008] Furthermore, any two opposite edges of the upper plate are provided with reflective stickers.
[0009] Furthermore, two opposite edges in the length direction of the upper plate are provided with reflective stickers.
[0010] Furthermore, the automatic transport vehicle also includes a bearing platform, which is arranged on the upper plate and does not block the reflective tape.
[0011] Furthermore, the automatic transport vehicle further comprises a lifting assembly capable of driving the carrying platform to rise and fall, wherein the lifting assembly is arranged between the upper plate and the carrying platform.
[0012] Furthermore, the automatic transport vehicle also includes a safety touch edge, wherein the safety touch edge is arranged at the lower edge of the side wall of the main body base.
[0013] Furthermore, one side wall of the main body base is provided with a photoelectric sensor and a binocular camera.
[0014] Furthermore, the main body base is a square base, and collision bars are arranged at each corner edge of the main body base.
[0015] It can be seen that the utility model provides an automatic transport vehicle, including a transport vehicle body, the transport vehicle body including a body base and a driving wheel assembly, the body base including a lower plate and an upper plate, the driving wheel assembly is arranged on the lower plate of the body base, and the upper plate of the body base has a reflective sticker, wherein the reflective sticker is facing a position without obstruction. Therefore, it is only necessary to install a reflective sensor at the entrance and exit of the PLC-based retractable plate robot, and the automatic transport vehicle can judge whether it is an automatic transport vehicle or a person entering the entrance and exit through the reflective sticker when entering and exiting the loading position. When the retractable plate robot detects the signal fed back by the reflective sticker, the equipment safety device is shielded, and when no relevant information is received, the safety device normally alarms, thereby achieving the purpose of low-cost linkage, and the cost is low. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying creative labor.
[0017] Figure 1 It is a left side schematic diagram of an automatic transport vehicle in the utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 It is a front view schematic diagram of an automatic transport vehicle in the utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 It is a right side schematic diagram of an automatic transport vehicle in the utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 It is a top view schematic diagram of an automatic transport vehicle in the utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of a sensor for the entrance of a retractable plate robot in the utility model;
[0022] Among them, the reference numerals in the figure are:
[0023] Main body base-1, lower plate-11, upper plate-12, driving wheel assembly-2, reflective tape-3, carrying platform-4, safety touch edge-5, photoelectric sensor-6, binocular camera-7. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] In order to make the technical problems, technical solutions and beneficial effects to be solved by the present invention more clearly understood, the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to explain the present invention and are not used to limit the present invention.
[0025] It should be noted that when an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "disposed on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or indirectly on the other element. When an element is referred to as being "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or indirectly connected to the other element.
[0026] It should be understood that the terms "length", "width", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", etc., indicating the orientation or position relationship, are based on the orientation or position relationship shown in the drawings, and 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 orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.
[0027] In addition, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. Therefore, the features defined as "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of the features. In the description of the present utility model, the meaning of "plurality" is two or more, unless otherwise clearly and specifically defined.
[0028] Please also read Figure 1-Figure 5 As shown, one embodiment of the utility model provides an automatic transport vehicle, the automatic transport vehicle comprising:
[0029] The transport vehicle body includes a body base 1 and a driving wheel assembly 2. The body base 1 includes a lower plate 11 and an upper plate 12. The driving wheel assembly 2 is arranged on the lower plate 11 of the body base. There is a reflective sticker 3 on the upper plate 12 of the body base 1, wherein the reflective sticker 3 is facing a position without obstruction.
[0030] It can be seen that the utility model provides an automatic transport vehicle, including a transport vehicle body, the transport vehicle body including a body base 1 and a driving wheel assembly 2, the body base 1 including a lower plate 11 and an upper plate 12, the driving wheel assembly 2 is arranged on the lower plate 11 of the body base 1, and the upper plate of the body base 1 is provided with a reflective sticker 3, wherein the reflective sticker 3 is unobstructed in the direction of the position. Therefore, it is only necessary to install a reflective sensor at the entrance and exit of the PLC-based retractable plate robot, and the automatic transport vehicle can judge whether it is an automatic transport vehicle or a person entering the entrance and exit through the reflective sticker 3 when entering and exiting the loading position. When the retractable plate robot detects the signal fed back by the reflective sticker 3, the equipment safety device is shielded, and when no relevant information is received, the safety device normally alarms, achieving the purpose of low-cost linkage, and can detect the automatic transport vehicle entering and exiting the retractable plate robot, realize the interconnection of the equipment safety device, enable the equipment safety device to play a maximum role, eliminate safety hazards, and the cost is also low.
[0031] For example, Figure 5 As shown, Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of sensors for the entrance of a retractable plate robot in the utility model. At this time, the equipment safety device is a glass shielding door, which is the entrance shielding door of the retractable plate robot. A sensor is provided at the lower end of the shielding door facing the passing automatic transport vehicle, so as to achieve the purpose of linkage with the passing automatic transport vehicle with reflective stickers.
[0032] Furthermore, if Figure 4 As shown, any two opposite edges of the upper plate 12 are provided with reflective stickers 3. Further, the two opposite edges of the upper plate 12 in the length direction are provided with reflective stickers 3, which can be provided by gluing, for example, Figure 4 The black squares on the left and right sides of the vehicle are affixed with reflective stickers 3, wherein the length direction is the front and rear direction of the automatic transport vehicle, that is, the forward and backward directions of the automatic transport vehicle. Of course, it can also be set in the width direction of the local base 1, and there is no specific limitation.
[0033] In this embodiment, two reflective stickers 3 are provided for moving forward and backward, and the two front and rear reflective stickers 3 can be combined to realize more effective identification of whether the automatic transport vehicle enters the safety device of the retractable plate robot equipment. Reflective sensors and reflective stickers are used in combination at two judgment points on the main body base 1 of the automatic transport vehicle to reduce the huge cost required for building communications.
[0034] Furthermore, the automatic transport vehicle further includes a carrying platform 4, which is disposed on the upper plate 12 and does not block the reflective tape 3, thereby ensuring effective use of the reflective tape 3. Exemplarily, the carrying platform 4 can be disposed in the middle of the upper plate 12 for carrying materials.
[0035] Furthermore, the automatic transport vehicle also includes a lifting assembly (not shown in the figure) that can drive the load-bearing platform 4 to rise and fall. The lifting assembly is arranged between the upper plate 12 and the load-bearing platform 4, and includes a fixed end and a retractable movable end, wherein the fixed end is fixedly connected to the upper plate 12, and the movable end is fixedly connected to the side of the load-bearing platform 4 facing the upper plate 12, and when the movable end is retracted, it drives the load-bearing platform 4 to rise or fall, so that the upper computer of the automatic transport vehicle can realize the lifting and lowering control of the load-bearing platform 4, meeting the actual use requirements in some scenarios.
[0036] Furthermore, the automatic transport vehicle further comprises a safety touch edge 5, wherein the safety touch edge is arranged at the lower edge of the side wall of the main body base 1. Figure 4 As shown, the main body base 1 provided in the embodiment of the present application can be a square base. In this embodiment, the safety touch edge 5 can be a rubber band-shaped pressure-sensitive switch, which is not specifically limited. By setting the safety touch edge 5 on the main body base 1, when there is an extreme situation such as squeezing, the automatic transport vehicle can be triggered to respond in time, such as shutting down.
[0037] Furthermore, a photoelectric sensor 6 and a binocular camera 7 are provided on one side wall of the main body base.
[0038] In one embodiment, in order to enrich the functions of the automatic transport vehicle, the automatic transport vehicle may also include devices such as antennas, light strips, lasers, and emergency stop switches, which are not specifically limited. The antennas, light strips, and buttons may be arranged on the outer wall of the main body base 1, which are not specifically limited. The antennas include 5G antennas or other types of antennas, and multiple different types of antennas may be arranged on the automatic transport vehicle to meet different communication needs. The emergency stop switch is used to manually shut down the automatic transport vehicle in an emergency when an abnormal event occurs in the automatic transport vehicle.
[0039] Furthermore, the main body base is a square base, and each corner edge of the main body base 1 is provided with a collision bar. Figure 4 As shown, the shape of the main body base 1 can be implemented in a variety of forms, which are not specifically limited, including a square sealing cover, a cylindrical sealing cover, etc., which are not specifically limited. When it is set as a square sealing cover, each corner of the square sealing cover is provided with a collision strip. The collision strip can be implemented by a soft colloid material, for example, without limitation. By providing collision strips at each corner of the square sealing cover, the damage to the main body base 1 can be reduced when the automatic transport vehicle hits a wall or other collision objects, the risk of the automatic transport vehicle can be reduced, and the working efficiency of the automatic transport vehicle can be improved.
[0040] In summary, the utility model provides an automatic transport vehicle, including a transport vehicle body, the transport vehicle body including a body base and a driving wheel assembly, the body base including a lower plate and an upper plate, the driving wheel assembly is arranged on the lower plate of the body base, and the upper plate of the body base has a reflective sticker, wherein the reflective sticker is not blocked in the direction of the position. Therefore, it is only necessary to install a reflective sensor at the entrance and exit of the PLC-based retractable plate robot, and the automatic transport vehicle can judge whether it is an automatic transport vehicle or a person entering the entrance and exit through the reflective sticker when entering and exiting the loading position. When the retractable plate robot detects the signal fed back by the reflective sticker, the equipment safety device is shielded, and when no relevant information is received, the safety device normally alarms, thereby achieving the purpose of low-cost linkage, and the cost is relatively low.
[0041] The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions and improvements made within the spirit and principles of the present invention should be included in the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic transport vehicle, characterized in that: include: The transport vehicle body includes a body base and a driving wheel assembly, the body base includes a lower plate and an upper plate, the driving wheel assembly is arranged on the lower plate of the body base, and the upper plate of the body base is provided with a reflective sticker, wherein the reflective sticker is facing a position without obstruction.
2. The automatic transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Any two opposite edges of the upper plate are provided with reflective stickers.
3. The automatic transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two opposite edges of the upper plate in the length direction are both provided with reflective stickers.
4. The automatic transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The automatic transport vehicle also includes a load-bearing platform, which is arranged on the upper plate and does not block the reflective sticker.
5. The automatic transport vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The automatic transport vehicle further includes a lifting component capable of driving the carrying platform to rise and fall, wherein the lifting component is disposed between the upper plate and the carrying platform.
6. The automatic transport vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The automatic transport vehicle further comprises a safety touch edge, wherein the safety touch edge is arranged at the lower edge of the side wall beside the body base.
7. The automatic transport vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: A photoelectric sensor and a binocular camera are arranged on one side wall of the main body base.
8. The automatic transport vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The main body base is a square base, and collision bars are arranged at each corner edge of the main body base.