Automatic forklift for printing
By designing an automatic forklift for printing, using multiple perception technology and autonomous driving algorithms, the problems of efficiency bottlenecks and safety hazards in traditional printing logistics are solved, and efficient and safe material handling and warehousing management are achieved.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421505204.6
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-06-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-13
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-06-28
AI Technical Summary
In the traditional printing logistics process, due to the limitations of human work, efficiency bottlenecks and safety hazards cannot be met, and the printing industry's needs for efficient material handling and warehousing management are not met.
Design an automatic forklift for printing, adopting multiple perception technologies such as radar components, visual recognition cameras, etc., combining autonomous driving algorithms and Internet of Things communication to achieve autonomous navigation and precise handling. The automatic forklift is also equipped with a main control display screen, motor components, rotary telescopic electric wheel and rotary electric wheel, which can work stably in complex environments and adapt to changes in the layout of the printing workshop.
It realizes precise positioning and autonomous transportation in complex printing factory areas, improves operating efficiency, reduces manual operation errors and safety hazards, reduces operating costs, and supports diversified handling needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of automatic forklifts, and particularly relates to an automatic forklift for printing. Background Art
[0002] At present, the technology of the transportation device for printing is relatively mature, but there are still some deficiencies. With the growing demand for efficient logistics and precise inventory management in the printing business, automatic forklifts integrating advanced sensing technology, autonomous driving algorithms, and Internet of Things communication have emerged as the times require. These intelligent devices can navigate autonomously in complex warehouse environments, accurately carry heavy paper, ink, and printed products, not only significantly improving the operation efficiency, but also effectively reducing human operation errors, enhancing safety, and reducing operating costs. Coupled with the environmental protection advantages brought by the electrification transformation, automatic forklifts are gradually reshaping the internal logistics process of the printing industry and promoting the industry to move towards the direction of intelligence and greenness.
[0003] Facing the urgent demand of the printing industry for efficient material handling and warehousing management, the R & D background of automatic forklifts focuses on intelligent upgrading and improvement of operation accuracy. In the traditional printing logistics link, the limitations of manual operation lead to efficiency bottlenecks and safety hazards. Therefore, it is necessary to design a new automatic forklift for printing to solve the above problems. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatic forklift for printing to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the above-mentioned prior art.
[0005] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:
[0006] An automatic forklift for printing, comprising a forklift body, a main control display screen, a visual recognition camera, a radar assembly, a motor assembly, a fork assembly, a rotating telescopic electric wheel, and a rotating electric wheel;
[0007] The main control display screen is arranged on the upper surface of the forklift body, the visual recognition cameras are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface, the radar assembly is arranged on the forklift body, the motor assemblies are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface opposite to the main control display screen and are adjacent to the fork assembly, the fork assembly is installed on one side of the forklift body, the rotating telescopic electric wheel is arranged at the bottom of the fork assembly, and the rotating electric wheel is arranged on the bottom surface of the forklift body.
[0008] Preferably, the radar assembly includes a millimeter-wave radar and an ultrasonic radar I. The millimeter-wave radar is arranged at a position slightly lower than the middle of the second side of the forklift body, and the ultrasonic radar I is respectively arranged at the middle of the third side and the fourth side of the forklift body.
[0009] Preferably, the number of the fork assemblies is one group. The fork assembly includes forks, fork middleware and ultrasonic radar two. The number of the forks is one group. The ultrasonic radar two is arranged in the middle of the front end of the forks. The rear end of the forks is connected to the fork middleware. Above the middle of the top of the forks, there is a fork connector.
[0010] Preferably, on one side of the fork middleware, there is a horizontally arranged horizontal limit post. On the side opposite to the horizontal limit post, there is a vertically lifting guide rail. The horizontal limit posts and the vertically lifting guide rails are both arranged in pairs. The forks are clamped to the vertically lifting guide rails through vertical limit posts and move vertically along the vertically lifting guide rails.
[0011] Preferably, at both ends of the second side of the forklift body, there are also heat dissipation holes. Between the two heat dissipation holes at both ends, there is a charging interface. The charging interface is located above the millimeter-wave radar.
[0012] Preferably, the motor assembly includes a motor, a worm and a fixed seat. The motors are respectively arranged on both sides of the end of the upper surface. One end of the worm is connected to the motor, and the other end passes through the fork connector and is connected to the fixed seat.
[0013] Preferably, at both ends of the first side of the forklift body, there are respectively horizontally arranged sliding guide rails. The horizontally arranged limit posts are fitted and clamped in the horizontally arranged sliding guide rails and move horizontally along the horizontally arranged sliding guide rails.
[0014] Preferably, the number of the rotary telescopic electric wheels is four, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the bottom of each fork. The rotary telescopic electric wheels rotate 360 degrees along the Z axis and are of a three-stage electric telescopic structure.
[0015] Preferably, the number of the rotary electric wheels is two, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom surface of the forklift body. The rotary electric wheels rotate 360 degrees along the Z axis.
[0016] Preferably, in the middle of the upper surface of the forklift body, there is a lithium battery. The number of the lithium batteries is one group, which is located on both sides of the middle of the upper surface. The lithium battery is of a detachable structure. There is a handle on the lithium battery.
[0017] Compared with the prior art, an automatic forklift for printing provided by the present utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0018] 1. By setting up multiple sensing technologies such as radar components and visual recognition cameras, it can accurately locate in complex printing plant areas, and the automatic forklift can recognize the barcodes, patterns or shapes of specific printing materials to achieve refined sorting and placement. The navigation technology that works stably in printing environments with variable lighting and high dust content enables the forklift to continuously optimize the path and adapt to changes in the layout of the printing workshop. It can complete the transportation task autonomously without human guidance.
[0019] 2. By setting up the main control display screen, workers can quickly set tasks and adjust parameters through simple operations, which greatly simplifies the operation process and improves the efficiency of human-machine collaboration. In addition, the automatic forklift can monitor the wear and operating status of key components in real time, predict maintenance needs in advance, and reduce sudden failures.
[0020] 3. By setting a horizontal sliding guide rail, the fork can be limited to maintain horizontal movement, and by setting a vertical lifting guide rail, the fork can be limited to maintain vertical up and down movement, thus meeting the diverse handling needs of the printing industry.
[0021] 4. The three-stage rotating telescopic electric wheel is set to extend and lift the pallet, increase the height of the fork, and complete the loading action. The pallet is shortened and lowered, and the height of the fork is lowered to complete the unloading action.
[0022] 5. The worm gear is driven by an electric motor, and the worm gear drives the fork connector, so that the fork can be moved horizontally under the drive of the motor, and the distance between the two forks can be changed to adapt to pallets of different widths and complete the handling of goods on pallets of different widths; it adopts electric drive to reduce carbon emissions, and cooperates with fast charging technology and energy recovery system to ensure long-term operation while reducing energy consumption costs.
[0023] 6. By setting the heat dissipation holes, the internal heat of the automatic forklift can be dissipated in real time during operation, effectively ensuring the normal operation of the machine.
[0024] 7. By setting the charging port as an interface for fast charging of lithium batteries, the purpose of fast charging of lithium batteries can be achieved by setting the charging port.
[0025] 8. By installing a lithium battery with a detachable structure, rapid battery replacement can be achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0026] Figure 1 A top view of the automatic forklift for printing according to the utility model;
[0027] Figure 2 A bottom view of the automatic forklift for printing according to the utility model;
[0028] Figure 3 It is a side view of the automatic forklift for printing according to the utility model;
[0029] In the figure: 1, forklift body; 11, upper surface; 12, side one; 13, bottom surface; 14, side two; 15, side three; 16, side four; 2, main control display screen; 3, visual recognition camera; 4, radar assembly; 41, millimeter wave radar; 42, ultrasonic radar one; 5, motor assembly; 51, motor; 52, worm; 53, fixed seat; 6, fork assembly; 61, fork; 62, fork intermediate piece; 6201, horizontal limit post; 6202, vertical lifting guide rail; 63, ultrasonic radar two; 64, fork connector; 65, vertical limit post; 7, rotating and telescopic electric wheel; 8, rotating electric wheel; 9, heat dissipation hole; 10, charging interface; 17, lithium battery; 18, handle; 19, horizontal sliding guide rail. Specific implementation manners
[0030] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present utility model, rather than all the embodiments.
[0031] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationships indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present utility model and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation to the present utility model.
[0032] Please refer to the Figures 1-3 accompanying drawings. This embodiment provides an automatic forklift for printing, which includes a forklift body 1, a main control display screen 2, a visual recognition camera 3, a radar assembly 4, a motor assembly 5, a fork assembly 6, a rotating and telescopic electric wheel 7, and a rotating electric wheel 8;
[0033] The main control display screen 2 is arranged on the upper surface 11 of the forklift body 1. The visual recognition cameras 3 are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface 11. The radar assembly 4 is arranged on the forklift body 1. The motor assemblies 5 are respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface 11 opposite to the main control display screen 2 and are adjacent to the fork assembly 6. The fork assembly 6 is installed on the side one 12 of the forklift body 1. The rotating and telescopic electric wheel 7 is arranged at the bottom of the fork assembly 6. The rotating electric wheel 8 is arranged on the bottom surface 13 of the forklift body 1.
[0034] In this embodiment, by setting the main control display screen 2, a microcomputer control center is adopted, and a capacitive touch screen is used. By setting the visual recognition camera 3, the automatic forklift innovatively integrates a high-resolution camera and deep learning algorithms, enabling the automatic forklift to recognize barcodes, patterns or shapes of specific printed materials, and realizing refined sorting and placement. By setting the radar component 4, it can detect and sense objects in front or around to prevent collisions; by setting the motor component 5, it can provide power for the movement of the motorized forklift component 6 to carry goods. By setting the rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 and the rotary electric wheel 8, both can rotate 360 degrees around the Z-axis, and the wheels are electrically driven. In addition, the three-stage electric telescopic structure of the rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 realizes the lifting of the forklift, and the wheels are electrically driven, finally completing the loading and unloading of goods.
[0035] In a specific embodiment, as Figures 1-2 shown, the radar component 4 includes a millimeter-wave radar 41 and an ultrasonic radar 42. The millimeter-wave radar 41 is arranged at a position slightly below the middle of the second side 14 of the forklift body 1, and the ultrasonic radar 42 is respectively arranged at the middle of the third side 15 and the fourth side 16 of the forklift body 1.
[0036] In this embodiment, by setting the millimeter-wave radar 41, it detects and senses objects in front; by setting the ultrasonic radar 42, it senses the distance of surrounding objects, mainly to prevent collisions.
[0037] In a specific embodiment, as Figures 1-2 shown, the number of the forklift components 6 is one group. The forklift component 6 includes a forklift 61, a forklift intermediate piece 62 and an ultrasonic radar 63. The number of the forklifts 61 is one group. The ultrasonic radar 63 is arranged at the middle of the front end of the forklift 61. The rear end of the forklift 61 is connected to the forklift intermediate piece 62. A forklift connecting piece 64 is arranged above the middle of the top of the forklift 61; a horizontal limiting column 6201 is horizontally arranged on one side of the forklift intermediate piece 62, and a vertical lifting guide rail 6202 is arranged on the side opposite to the horizontal limiting column 6201. The horizontal limiting column 6201 and the vertical lifting guide rail 6202 are both arranged in pairs. The forklift 61 is clamped with the vertical lifting guide rail 6202 through a vertical limiting column 65 and moves vertically along the vertical lifting guide rail 6202; horizontal sliding guide rails 19 are respectively arranged at both ends of the first side 12 of the forklift body 1. The horizontal limiting column 6201 is adaptively clamped in the horizontal sliding guide rail 19 and moves horizontally along the horizontal sliding guide rail 19.
[0038] In this embodiment, by arranging the ultrasonic radar II 63 in the middle of the front end of the forklift fork 61, it is possible to detect and sense the objects in front of the forklift fork 61 in real time, and automatically decelerate or stop when encountering an obstacle. The forklift fork 61 is provided as a component for carrying the pallet, which facilitates the handling of goods. By providing the forklift fork intermediate member 62 for connecting the forklift fork 61 and the forklift fork body 1, horizontal sliding guide rails 19 are respectively arranged at both ends of the side I 12 of the forklift body 1, which can limit the forklift fork 61 to move horizontally, and a vertical lifting guide rail 6202 is provided, which can limit the forklift fork 61 to move vertically up and down, so as to meet the diverse handling requirements of the printing industry.
[0039] In a preferred embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, heat dissipation holes 9 are further arranged at both ends of the side II 14 of the forklift body 1, and a charging interface 10 is arranged between the two heat dissipation holes 9 at both ends. The charging interface 10 is located above the millimeter-wave radar 41.
[0040] In this embodiment, by providing the heat dissipation holes 9, the inside of the automatic forklift can be cooled in real time during operation, effectively ensuring the normal operation of the machine. The charging port 10 is an interface for rapid charging of the lithium battery. By providing the charging port 10, the purpose of rapid charging of the lithium battery is achieved.
[0041] In a specific embodiment, as Figures 1-2 shown, the motor assembly 5 includes a motor 51, a worm 52 and a fixed seat 53. The motors 51 are respectively arranged on both sides of the end of the upper surface 11. One end of the worm 52 is connected to the motor 51, and the other end penetrates through the forklift fork connecting member 64 and is connected to the fixed seat 53.
[0042] In this embodiment, the motor 51 is provided to provide sufficient power for the automatic forklift for printing. The motor drives the worm 52, and the worm 52 drives the forklift fork connecting member 64, so that the forklift fork 61 moves horizontally under the drive of the motor 51, changing the distance between the two forklift forks 61 to adapt to pallets of different widths and complete the handling of goods on pallets of different widths.
[0043] In a specific embodiment, as Figure 2 shown, the number of the rotary telescopic electric wheels 7 is four, which are respectively arranged at both ends of the bottom of each forklift fork 61. The rotary telescopic electric wheels 7 rotate 360 degrees along the Z axis and are of a three-stage electric telescopic structure. The number of the rotary electric wheels 8 is two, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom surface 13 of the forklift body 1. The rotary electric wheels 8 rotate 360 degrees along the Z axis.
[0044] In this embodiment, a rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 is provided at each of the two ends of the bottom of each forklift fork 61. Each rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 can rotate 360 degrees around the Z-axis and has a three-stage electric telescopic structure to realize the lifting of the forklift fork. Moreover, the rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 drives the wheels by electricity. Rotary electric wheels 8 are provided on both sides of the bottom surface 13 of the forklift body 1. The rotary electric wheels 8 can rotate 360 degrees around the Z-axis and realize steering and forward movement by driving the wheels with electricity.
[0045] In a specific embodiment, as Figure 1 shown, a lithium battery 17 is provided in the middle of the upper surface 11 of the forklift body 1. The number of the lithium batteries 17 is one group, and they are located on both sides of the middle of the upper surface 11. The lithium battery 17 has a detachable structure, and a handle 18 is provided on the lithium battery 17.
[0046] In this embodiment, the lithium battery 17 is provided and has a detachable structure, which can realize rapid battery replacement.
[0047] The working principle or process of the present utility model is as follows:
[0048] Loading and unloading the pallet: The three-stage rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 extends to lift the pallet and raises the height of the forklift fork 61 to complete the loading operation. It shortens to lower the pallet and reduces the height of the forklift fork 61 to complete the unloading operation.
[0049] Loading pallets of different widths: The rotary electric wheel 8 and the rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 both rotate 90 degrees, and the motor 51 drives the spiral worm 52 to rotate to realize changing the distance between the forklift forks 61, and finally the electric wheels return to their original positions.
[0050] During transportation operations: The visual recognition camera 3, millimeter wave radar 41, ultrasonic radar one 42, and ultrasonic radar two 63 sensors are the main external information sources for computer processing and navigation. The rotary electric wheel 8 and the rotary telescopic electric wheel 7 realize the steering and forward movement of the automatic forklift.
[0051] In summary, by using multiple sensing technologies such as millimeter wave radar 41 and visual recognition, accurate positioning can be achieved in complex printing plant areas, and the automatic forklift can identify the barcode, pattern or shape of specific printing materials to achieve refined sorting and placement. The navigation technology that works stably in a printing environment with variable lighting and high dust content enables the forklift 61 to continuously optimize the path and adapt to changes in the layout of the printing workshop. It can complete the transportation task autonomously without human guidance. The forklift 61 with a high-strength load-bearing structure can adapt to the diverse handling needs of the printing industry. Through the main control display 2, workers can quickly set tasks and adjust parameters through simple operations, which greatly simplifies the operation process and improves the efficiency of human-machine collaboration. In addition, the automatic forklift can monitor the wear and operation status of key components in real time, predict maintenance needs in advance, and reduce sudden failures. Equipped with all-round safety sensors, it monitors the surrounding environment in real time, automatically slows down or stops when encountering obstacles, and combines emergency braking systems and collision warnings to ensure the safety of personnel and equipment. It can be connected to the cloud management system through the Internet of Things technology, upload operation data in real time, realize remote monitoring, fault warning and performance analysis, and help managers optimize operation processes and improve operational efficiency. It adopts electric drive to reduce carbon emissions, and is equipped with fast charging technology and energy recovery system to ensure long-term operation while reducing energy consumption costs.
[0052] The above description is only a preferred specific implementation manner of the present invention, but the protection scope of the present invention is not limited thereto. Any technician familiar with the technical field can make equivalent replacements or changes within the technical scope disclosed by the present invention according to the technical scheme and the utility model concept of the present invention, which should be covered by the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. An automatic forklift for printing, characterized in that: It comprises a forklift body (1), a main control display screen (2), a visual recognition camera (3), a radar component (4), a motor component (5), a fork component (6), a rotating telescopic electric wheel (7) and a rotating electric wheel (8); The main control display screen (2) is arranged on the upper surface (11) of the forklift body (1), the visual recognition camera (3) is respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface (11), the radar component (4) is arranged on the forklift body (1), the motor component (5) is respectively arranged on both sides of the upper surface (11) opposite to the main control display screen (2), and is arranged adjacent to the fork assembly (6), the fork assembly (6) is installed on a side surface (12) of the forklift body (1), the rotating telescopic electric wheel (7) is arranged at the bottom of the fork assembly (6), and the rotating electric wheel (8) is arranged on the bottom surface (13) of the forklift body (1).
2. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The radar assembly (4) comprises a millimeter wave radar (41) and an ultrasonic radar 1 (42), wherein the millimeter wave radar (41) is arranged at a lower middle position of a side 2 (14) of the forklift body (1), and the ultrasonic radar 1 (42) is respectively arranged in the middle of a side 3 (15) and a side 4 (16) of the forklift body (1).
3. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of the fork assemblies (6) is one group, and the fork assemblies (6) include a fork (61), a fork middle piece (62) and a second ultrasonic radar (63). The number of the forks (61) is one group, and the second ultrasonic radar (63) is arranged at the middle part of the front end of the fork (61). The rear end of the fork (61) is connected to the fork middle piece (62), and a fork connecting piece (64) is arranged above the middle of the top of the fork (61).
4. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 3, characterized in that: A horizontal limit column (6201) is horizontally arranged on one side of the fork middle piece (62), and a vertical lifting guide rail (6202) is arranged on the side opposite to the horizontal limit column (6201). The horizontal limit column (6201) and the vertical lifting guide rail (6202) are arranged in pairs. The fork (61) is clamped with the vertical lifting guide rail (6202) through the vertical limit column (65) and moves vertically along the vertical lifting guide rail (6202).
5. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 2, characterized in that: Heat dissipation holes (9) are also provided at both ends of the second side (14) of the forklift body (1), and a charging interface (10) is also provided between the two heat dissipation holes (9), and the charging interface (10) is located above the millimeter wave radar (41).
6. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The motor assembly (5) comprises a motor (51), a worm (52) and a fixing seat (53); the motor (51) is respectively arranged on both sides of the end of the upper surface (11); one end of the worm (52) is connected to the motor (51), and the other end passes through the fork connecting piece (64) and is connected to the fixing seat (53).
7. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 4, characterized in that: Horizontal sliding guide rails (19) are respectively provided at both ends of the side surface (12) of the forklift body (1), and the horizontal limit column (6201) is adapted to be clamped in the horizontal sliding guide rail (19) and moves horizontally along the horizontal sliding guide rail (19).
8. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 3, characterized in that: The number of the rotating and telescopic electric wheels (7) is four, which are respectively arranged at the two ends of the bottom of each fork (61). The rotating and telescopic electric wheels (7) rotate 360 degrees along the Z axis and are a three-stage electric telescopic structure.
9. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: There are two rotating electric wheels (8), which are respectively arranged on both sides of the bottom surface (13) of the forklift body (1), and the rotating electric wheels (8) rotate 360 degrees along the Z axis.
10. The automatic forklift for printing according to claim 1, characterized in that: A lithium battery (17) is arranged in the middle of the upper surface (11) of the forklift body (1). The lithium batteries (17) are arranged in a group and are located on both sides of the middle of the upper surface (11). The lithium battery (17) is a detachable structure and a handle (18) is arranged on the lithium battery (17).