Transfer trolley auxiliary alignment device and transfer trolley system
By designing the auxiliary alignment device of the transfer truck, the alignment mechanism, photoelectric induction equipment and locking mechanism can be used to achieve rapid and accurate alignment between the transfer truck and the loading and unloading port, solving the problem of inaccurate alignment of the transfer truck when loading and unloading in the prior art, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421685991.7
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-16
- Publication Date
- 2025-06-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-16
AI Technical Summary
Existing transfer trucks cannot quickly and accurately align with the loading and unloading ports when loading and unloading, especially when the material box size is large, the transport is difficult, and the sensing device has high accuracy requirements and high equipment costs.
A transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device is designed, including an alignment mechanism, a photoelectric induction device and a locking mechanism. The alignment mechanism realizes the alignment of the transfer truck through the first guide rail and the second guide rail. The photoelectric induction device induces and transmits the position information of the transfer truck through the photoelectric signal. The locking mechanism locks the transfer truck in a preset position through the limiting parts, locking components and drive components.
It realizes rapid and precise alignment between the transfer truck and the loading and unloading port, and can firmly lock the transfer truck, preventing deviations during the loading and unloading process, reducing labor costs, improving work efficiency, and is suitable for material transportation of different sizes.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This application relates to the technical field of logistics vehicle transportation supporting devices, and particularly relates to a transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device and a transfer vehicle system. Background Art
[0002] Currently, for loading and unloading, an automatic guided vehicle is often used to transport the material box to the designated loading and unloading location, and then the material box is taken off the vehicle manually; or, automatic loading and unloading is achieved through the automatic lifting of the vehicle; or, docking is carried out through a roller platform and alignment is achieved by relying on a photoelectric sensing device, so as to realize loading and unloading; or, a robotic arm is installed on the vehicle to achieve material grasping and transfer.
[0003] However, the above methods have at least one of the following problems: high labor cost and time waste; when the size of the material box is large, it is difficult to transfer and transport; if rapid and accurate positioning is to be achieved, high precision requirements are imposed on the sensing device, resulting in high equipment cost. Summary of the Utility Model
[0004] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages of the prior art, the present utility model provides a transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device and a transfer vehicle system to solve the problems existing in the prior art, such as the inability to quickly and accurately align with the loading and unloading port during the loading and unloading of the existing transfer vehicle; difficulty in loading and unloading when transferring materials of a large size; and high cost for the transfer vehicle to achieve accurate alignment.
[0005] To achieve the above object and related objects, the present utility model provides a transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device, including:
[0006] An alignment mechanism, including a first guide rail and a second guide rail for the transfer vehicle to run on, the first guide rail and the second guide rail are parallel to each other;
[0007] A photoelectric induction device, which senses and transmits the position information of the transfer vehicle through photoelectric signals;
[0008] A locking mechanism, including a limiting member, a locking component and a driving component. The limiting member is used to limit the forward movement of the transfer vehicle along the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the locking component is used to limit the backward movement of the transfer vehicle along the first guide rail and the second guide rail. The limiting member and the locking component cooperate with each other to lock the transfer vehicle running on the first guide rail and the second guide rail at a preset specified position; the driving component is used to control the lifting movement of the locking component to limit the backward movement of the transfer vehicle along the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the driving component is electrically connected to the photoelectric induction device.
[0009] In an embodiment of the present application, both the first guide rail and the second guide rail include a first section and a second section arranged in sequence along the driving direction of the transfer vehicle. The width of the first section gradually decreases along the driving direction of the transfer vehicle, the second section is a straight guide rail, and the width of the second section is the same as the minimum width of the first section.
[0010] In one embodiment of the present application, the locking assembly includes a baffle, and the driving assembly is used to control the lifting movement of the baffle to restrict the transfer vehicle from moving backward along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.
[0011] In one embodiment of the present application, the driving assembly includes a telescopic member capable of lifting movement, and the telescopic member makes the baffle move upward through the lifting movement to restrict the transfer vehicle from moving backward along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.
[0012] In one embodiment of the present application, the telescopic member is a spring and / or a telescopic member and / or a cylinder.
[0013] In one embodiment of the present application, the baffle is arranged in the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail, and when the baffle moves upward, it can resist against the wheels of the transfer vehicle.
[0014] In one embodiment of the present application, one end of the baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail, and the driving assembly drives the other end of the baffle to move upward to resist against the wheels of the transfer vehicle.
[0015] In one embodiment of the present application, the limiting member includes a limiting plate, and the limiting plate is arranged on the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail.
[0016] In one embodiment of the present application, the photoelectric induction device includes a transmitter and a receiver.
[0017] In one embodiment of the present application, the photoelectric induction device is installed on the transfer vehicle.
[0018] The present utility model also provides a transfer vehicle system, including a transfer vehicle and the above-mentioned transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device.
[0019] The beneficial technical effects of the present utility model are as follows:
[0020] The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device of the present utility model utilizes the photoelectric induction device, the alignment mechanism and the locking mechanism to realize the rapid and accurate alignment of the transfer vehicle with the loading and unloading port. After the alignment is completed, the transfer vehicle can be firmly locked in the current position to prevent the transfer vehicle from shifting during the loading and unloading process.
[0021] The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device of the present utility model makes use of the design of the width change of the first section of the first guide rail and the second guide rail to make it easier for the transfer vehicle to enter the guide rail and guides the transfer vehicle to complete the alignment with the loading and unloading port.
[0022] The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device of the present utility model has a simple structure, convenient operation, can save manpower, reduce costs, improve work efficiency, and has a certain compatibility, can be applicable to the loading and unloading of materials with different sizes, and has broad application potential.
[0023] It should be understood that the above general description and the following detailed description are only exemplary and explanatory, and do not limit this application. Brief Description of the Drawings
[0024] The drawings herein are incorporated into the specification and form a part of this specification, showing embodiments consistent with this application, and are used together with the specification to explain the principles of this application. Obviously, the drawings in the following description are only some embodiments of this application, and those of ordinary skill in the art can obtain other drawings based on these drawings without creative efforts. In the drawings:
[0025] Figure 1 is a side view of the auxiliary alignment device of the transfer vehicle shown in an embodiment of this application;
[0026] Figure 2 is a top view of the auxiliary alignment device of the transfer vehicle shown in an embodiment of this application;
[0027] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the first section shown in an embodiment of this application;
[0028] Figure 4 is Figure 1 an enlarged view of the structure at A.
[0029] Reference Numerals
[0030] 1: Transfer vehicle; 11: Transmission platform; 12: Wheels; 2: Photoelectric induction device; 3: Alignment mechanism; 31: First section; 4: Locking mechanism; 41: Telescopic member; 42: Baffle; 5: Loading and unloading opening. Detailed Embodiments
[0031] The following will illustrate the embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the drawings and preferred embodiments. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of the present utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. The present utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of the present utility model. It should be understood that the preferred embodiments are only for illustrating the present utility model, rather than for limiting the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0032] It should be noted that the diagrams provided in the following embodiments only schematically illustrate the basic concept of the present utility model. Therefore, only the components related to the present utility model are shown in the diagrams, rather than being drawn according to the number, shape, and size of the components in actual implementation. The type, quantity, and ratio of each component in actual implementation can be arbitrarily changed, and the component layout type may also be more complex.
[0033] In the drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model, the same or similar reference numerals correspond to the same or similar components. In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that if there are terms such as "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, it is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the drawings. This is 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. Therefore, the terms describing the positional relationship in the drawings are only for illustrative purposes and cannot be understood as a limitation of the present utility model. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms can be understood according to specific circumstances.
[0034] Before elaborating on the embodiments of the present utility model in detail, the application environment of the present utility model will be described first. The technology of the present utility model is mainly applied to the improvement of the precise alignment equipment for loading and unloading on transfer vehicles. The installation position of the auxiliary alignment device of the transfer vehicle of the present utility model is determined according to the position of the loading and unloading ports, and it is applicable to the transmission, loading, and unloading of materials of various sizes, especially applicable to the transfer and loading and unloading of reaction vessels loaded with large-sized materials and large-sized thin sheet materials, such as large-sized thin sheet materials of 1m * 1m, etc.
[0035] The present utility model provides an auxiliary alignment device for a transfer vehicle, as Figure 1 , 2 shown, including:
[0036] An alignment mechanism 3, including a first guide rail and a second guide rail for the transfer vehicle 1 to run on, and the first guide rail and the second guide rail are parallel to each other;
[0037] An optoelectronic induction device 2, which senses and transmits the position information of the transfer vehicle 1 through optoelectronic signals;
[0038] A locking mechanism 4, including a limiting member, a locking component, and a driving component. The limiting member is used to limit the forward movement of the transfer vehicle 1 along the first guide rail and the second guide rail, the locking component is used to limit the backward movement of the transfer vehicle 1 along the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the limiting member and the locking component cooperate with each other to lock the transfer vehicle 1 running on the first guide rail and the second guide rail at a preset specified position; the driving component is used to control the lifting movement of the locking component to limit the backward movement of the transfer vehicle along the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the driving component is electrically connected to the optoelectronic induction device 2.
[0039] In some embodiments, in actual production and application, the installation position of the alignment mechanism 3 in this example is aligned with the loading and unloading port 5 of the transfer vehicle 1 for transporting materials. The alignment mechanism 3 in this embodiment is used to guide the alignment of the transfer vehicle 1 with the loading and unloading port 5 and prevent the transfer vehicle 1 from deviating.
[0040] In some embodiments, the loading and unloading ports 5 referred to in this embodiment may be any designated device or location, such as a feeding port or a discharging port of a tunnel furnace.
[0041] In some embodiments, the transfer vehicle 1 referred to in this embodiment is provided with a transmission platform 11, and the transferred material is loaded on the transmission platform 11. When it reaches the designated loading and unloading port 5, the transmission platform 11 is started to realize automatic loading and unloading and save manpower.
[0042] For example, the transmission platform 11 of the present application may be a roller type, a belt type, etc. The transfer vehicle 1 may be a conventional roller type transfer vehicle 1, etc., and its specific structure will not be described in detail here.
[0043] In some embodiments, the photoelectric sensing device 2 of the present application includes a transmitter and a receiver. The transmitter is used to transmit an infrared beam, and the receiver is used to receive the reflected beam. The present application uses the photoelectric sensing device 2 to determine the running position of the transfer vehicle 1 to achieve accurate alignment with the loading and unloading port 5. The photoelectric sensing device 2 of the present application can be installed at any position of the transfer vehicle 1 that is conducive to the emission and reception of the beam, such as Figure 4 As shown, it is preferably installed at the front of the transfer vehicle 1.
[0044] In some embodiments, the first guide rail and the second guide rail both include a first section 31 and a second section arranged in sequence along the direction in which the transfer vehicle 1 enters. Figure 3 As shown, the width of the first section 31 gradually decreases along the direction in which the transfer vehicle 1 enters. The second section is a linear guide rail, and the width of the second section is the same as the minimum end width of the first section 31. The present application changes the width of the first section 31 to make it present an outward expansion structure, that is, an "eight-shaped" structure, so that the wheels 12 of the transfer vehicle 1 are blocked during the positioning process and automatically guided into the alignment mechanism 3, making it more convenient and efficient for the transfer vehicle 1 to enter the alignment mechanism 3.
[0045] Furthermore, the first section 31 and the second section of the present application may be integrally formed or may be spliced by welding or the like.
[0046] In some embodiments, the locking mechanism 4 is mounted within the first section 31 .
[0047] In some embodiments, Figure 3 As shown, the locking assembly includes a baffle 42, and the driving assembly is used to control the baffle 42 to move up and down to limit the transfer vehicle 1 from moving backward along the first guide rail and the second guide rail. Further, the baffle 42 is arranged in the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail, and one end of the baffle 42 is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail, and the driving assembly drives the other end of the baffle 42 to move upward to resist the wheel 12 of the transfer vehicle 1. The baffle 42 of the present application is preferably a rigid thin plate to reduce the impact on the operation of the transfer vehicle 1 and prevent jamming, bumps, etc.
[0048] In some embodiments, the driving assembly includes a telescopic member 41 capable of lifting and lowering motion, and the telescopic member 41 causes the baffle 42 to move upward through the lifting and lowering motion to limit the transfer vehicle 1 from moving backward along the first guide rail and the second guide rail. The telescopic member 41 is a spring and / or a telescopic member 41 and / or a cylinder.
[0049] For example, the spring of the present application is preferably a spring with good rigidity to support the baffle 42 with reliable supporting force, and to achieve controllable lifting movement, when the telescopic member 41 is a spring, it can directly use a commercially available controllable gas spring, etc. To extend the service life of the locking mechanism 4, a cylinder is preferred.
[0050] In some embodiments, the wheel 12 of the transfer vehicle 1 of this embodiment may be a universal wheel, or a wing plate or other structure may be provided on the wheel 12 , as long as it can be stuck or resisted with the baffle 42 to limit the movement of the wheel 12 .
[0051] In some embodiments, the first guide rail and the second guide rail of this embodiment are used to guide, align and fix the transfer vehicle 1. Therefore, a limiter is provided, and the limiter includes a limiter plate, and the limiter plate is provided on the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail. The present application locks the transfer vehicle 1 running on the first guide rail and the second guide rail in a preset designated position by cooperating with the limiter and the locking assembly. The preset designated position can be a position aligned with the loading and unloading port 5.
[0052] Exemplarily, the distance between the limit plate and the locking assembly of the present application matches the full wheelbase of the transfer vehicle 1, preferably the full wheelbase of the transfer vehicle 1 plus the sum of the front wheel radius and the rear wheel radius, so that the baffle 42 can resist the wheel 12. The lengths of the first guide rail and the second guide rail are not specifically limited here, and are matched and designed according to the model of the transfer vehicle 1 used in actual production.
[0053] In some embodiments, the device further includes a controller, which is electrically connected to the photoelectric sensing device 2 and the locking mechanism 4. The controller of the present application may be a PLC controller, etc., and is independent of the auxiliary alignment device, and is used to control the opening and closing of the photoelectric sensing device 2, the lifting and lowering movement of the locking mechanism 4, the operation of the transfer vehicle 1, etc.
[0054] In some embodiments, when the transfer vehicle 1 needs to load or unload materials, the controller turns on the photoelectric sensing device 2 and controls the transfer vehicle 1 to enter the alignment mechanism 3. When the photoelectric sensing device 2 determines that the transfer vehicle 1 has completed the alignment with the loading and unloading port 5, the controller controls the drive assembly to drive the baffle 42 to move upward to tightly press against the wheel 12 to limit its backward movement, and cooperate with the limit plate to fix the transfer vehicle 1 in the current position. At this time, the controller starts the transmission platform 11 to transfer the material on the transfer vehicle 1 to the loading and unloading port 5. When unloading is completed, the controller controls the drive assembly to drive the baffle 42 to return to its original position to release the lock on the wheel 12, so that the transfer vehicle 1 can exit the first guide rail and the second guide rail for the next loading and unloading.
[0055] In summary, the auxiliary alignment device of the transfer vehicle of the present application can realize rapid and accurate alignment with the loading and unloading ports 5 through the linkage of the alignment mechanism 3, the locking mechanism 4, and the photoelectric sensing device 2 in control. It is suitable for accurate transfer of large-sized materials between equipment, and is suitable for many fields such as metal processing, and has wide application potential.
[0056] The utility model also provides a transfer vehicle system, comprising a transfer vehicle 1 and the above-mentioned transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device.
[0057] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the present invention. Anyone familiar with the technology may modify or change the above embodiments without violating the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or changes made by a person with ordinary knowledge in the relevant technical field without departing from the spirit and technical ideas disclosed in the present invention shall still be covered by the claims of the present invention.
Claims
1. A transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device, characterized in that: include: The alignment mechanism includes a first guide rail and a second guide rail for the transfer vehicle to run, wherein the first guide rail and the second guide rail are parallel to each other; A photoelectric sensing device, which senses and transmits the position information of the transfer vehicle through a photoelectric signal; The locking mechanism includes a limiter, a locking assembly and a driving assembly, wherein the limiter is used to limit the forward movement of the transfer vehicle along the first guide rail and the second guide rail; the locking assembly is used to limit the backward movement of the transfer vehicle along the first guide rail and the second guide rail, and the driving assembly is electrically connected to the photoelectric sensing device.
2. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first guide rail and the second guide rail both include a first section and a second section sequentially arranged along the direction in which the transfer vehicle enters. The width of the first section gradually decreases along the direction in which the transfer vehicle enters. The second section is a linear guide rail, and the width of the second section is the same as the minimum end width of the first section.
3. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The locking assembly includes a baffle, and the driving assembly is used to control the baffle to perform lifting and lowering movements to limit the transfer vehicle from moving backward along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.
4. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The driving assembly includes a telescopic member that can perform lifting motion, and the telescopic member causes the baffle to move upward through the lifting motion to limit the transfer vehicle from moving backward along the first guide rail and the second guide rail.
5. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The telescopic member is a spring and / or a telescopic member and / or a cylinder.
6. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 4, characterized in that: The baffle is arranged in the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail, and can resist the wheels of the transfer vehicle when the baffle moves upward.
7. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 6, characterized in that: One end of the baffle is rotatably connected to the bottom of the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail, and the driving component drives the other end of the baffle to move upward to resist the wheel of the transfer vehicle.
8. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The limiting member includes a limiting plate, and the limiting plate is arranged on the first guide rail and / or the second guide rail.
9. The transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The photoelectric sensing device includes a transmitter and a receiver.
10. A transfer vehicle system, characterized in that: It comprises a transfer vehicle and the transfer vehicle auxiliary alignment device as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.