Support device and storage system including the same

By designing support devices of pillars and multiple pivotable support arms, combined with polyurethane encapsulated structure, the problems of stuck, aging and complex operation of the supporting devices of elongated parts in the prior art are solved, and the production efficiency and automation are improved.

CN223031761UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-27BMW BRILLIANCE AUTOMOTIVE
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Application Number
CN202422027655.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
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Filing Date
2024-08-21
Publication Date
2025-06-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-21

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a supporting device and a storage system with the same. The supporting device and the storage system are used for fixing and supporting slender parts in logistics turnover of the slender parts. The supporting device comprises a supporting column and a plurality of supporting arms, the multiple supporting arms are arranged on the supporting column at intervals in the vertical direction and can pivot relative to the supporting column around the horizontal axis, each supporting arm is provided with a horizontal position as the tail end position, and the multiple supporting arms are configured in the mode that when each supporting arm is located at the horizontal position, the supporting arms can rotate around the horizontal axis relative to the supporting column. The supporting arms can support the parts, and when the parts supported by the supporting arms below the uppermost supporting arm are hoisted, the parts can enable the empty supporting arms above the supporting arms to pivot upwards from the horizontal position so as to release the movement path for the parts. According to the supporting device, automatic overturning of the supporting arm is achieved when parts are taken, manual operation is reduced, and production efficiency is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a supporting device and a storage system equipped with the supporting device, in particular to a supporting device for a slender component such as an automobile exhaust pipe and a storage system equipped with the supporting device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, the use Figures 1 to 7 The support device shown supports the exhaust pipe components shown in the figure for use in turnover packaging. Figure 1 It is a stereoscopic diagram of a logistics turnover support device for exhaust pipe parts of a certain vehicle model in the prior art. Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the packaging state of the parts logistics turnover support device at one end of the exhaust pipe. Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the state of the parts logistics turnover support device at one end of the exhaust pipe after one exhaust pipe is removed. Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the packaging state of the parts logistics turnover support device at the other end of the exhaust pipe. Figures 5 to 7 It is a schematic diagram of the process of removing an exhaust pipe from the parts logistics turnover support device at the other end side of the exhaust pipe.

[0003] When the exhaust pipe 4 is to be hoisted, Figure 2 As shown in FIG. 1 , the pressing plate 3 pressing the thinner end of the uppermost exhaust pipe 4 is lifted vertically, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 As shown in FIG. 1 , the pressing plate 7 pressing the thicker end of the uppermost exhaust pipe 4 is horizontally rotated around the pipe axis 8, so that the uppermost exhaust pipe 4 can be transported away by the lifting device. After the uppermost exhaust pipe 4 is lifted away, next, as shown in FIG. Figure 3 As shown, the support member 5 supporting the thinner end of the exhaust pipe 4 is horizontally rotated around the pipe axis 6, as shown in FIG. Figure 7 As shown, the support member 9 supporting the thicker end of the uppermost exhaust pipe 4 is horizontally rotated around the pipe axis 8, so that the second exhaust pipe 4 can be lifted with a hanger. Next, the above-mentioned actions can be repeated in sequence to lift the exhaust pipe below.

[0004] The above-mentioned existing support device uses recyclable ironware packaging. As mentioned above, the support arm is pivoted by a round tube sleeve, and is also fixed by a rubber band, a spring lock pin, etc. Such a support device has the following problems:

[0005] (1) The pivoting sleeve support arm is easy to get stuck and damaged, which is not conducive to the fixation of parts;

[0006] (2) Leather straps are prone to aging and damage, which is not conducive to the fixation of parts;

[0007] (3) On the assembly line, the pivoting sleeve arm and the strapping packaging equipment are difficult to pick up and operate, which affects the loading rhythm and efficiency of parts. Utility Model Content

[0008] The present utility model is made to solve the above problems, and its main purpose is to provide a supporting device that can solve the problems of jamming and aging of structural materials, reduce operating actions, and improve production efficiency, as well as a storage system equipped with the supporting device.

[0009] To solve the above problems, the present utility model provides a supporting device for supporting an elongated component, characterized in that the supporting device includes a support column and a plurality of support arms. The plurality of support arms are arranged on the support column at intervals in the vertical direction and can respectively pivot relative to the support column about a horizontal axis. Each support arm has a flat position as its end position. The plurality of support arms are configured such that when each support arm is in the flat position, the support arm can support the component, and when the component supported by each support arm below the uppermost support arm is lifted, the component can cause the empty support arm above the support arm to pivot upward from the flat position to release the movement path for the component.

[0010] Preferably, the support column is a first support column, the plurality of support arms are a plurality of first support arms, and the supporting device is a first supporting device, which includes a plurality of first support members. The plurality of first support members are respectively arranged on the first support column corresponding to the plurality of first support arms. When the first support arm is in the flat position, the correspondingly arranged first support member supports the first support arm to hold the first support arm in the flat position as the end position.

[0011] Preferably, the first supporting device includes a plurality of first pressing plates and a plurality of pressing plate support members. The plurality of first pressing plates are respectively arranged on the first support column corresponding to the plurality of first support arms and can pivot about a horizontal axis. The plurality of pressing plate support members are respectively arranged on the first support column corresponding to the plurality of first pressing plates to support the first pressing plate when the first pressing plate is horizontally laid down, so that the first pressing plate is held in the flat position and holds the corresponding component above the component.

[0012] Preferably, the first supporting device includes a link mechanism. The link mechanism includes a locking rod, a rocker, and a weight. The first end of the plurality of first pressing plates is pivotally connected to the rocker through a bolt. The first end of the locking rod and the uppermost first pressing plate among the plurality of first pressing plates are pivotally connected to the first end of the rocker through the same bolt. A hanging port is provided at the second end of the locking rod. The weight is arranged at the second end of the rocker, and the weight is configured to bias the plurality of first pressing plates in the direction away from the flat position.

[0013] Preferably, the first support device includes a first stop bar and a second stop bar. When the bolt connecting the uppermost first pressing plate among the plurality of first pressing plates to the first pillar is a first bolt, the first stop bar is disposed at a position on the first pillar above the first bolt, and the second stop bar is disposed at a position on the first pillar below the first bolt.

[0014] Preferably, on the first pillar, except for the lowermost first support member, third stop bars are respectively provided corresponding to the other first support members. When the first arm pivots upward from the first support member starting from the flat position, the further pivoting of the first arm is blocked by the abutment between the first arm and the third stop bar.

[0015] Preferably, the first arm includes a first straight plate portion and a first bent portion adjacent to the first straight plate portion. The first straight plate portion is close to the first pillar, and the first bent portion has a rubber-coated structure and is configured to receive corresponding components.

[0016] Preferably, the pillar is a second pillar, the plurality of arms are a plurality of second arms, and the support device is a second support device, which includes a plurality of second support members. The plurality of second support members are respectively provided on the second pillar corresponding to the plurality of second arms. When the second arm is in the horizontal position, the corresponding second support member supports the second arm to hold the second arm in the flat position as the end position.

[0017] Preferably, the second support device includes a second pressing plate, which is horizontally pivotably provided on the second pillar corresponding to the uppermost second arm among the plurality of second arms.

[0018] Preferably, on the second pillar, except for the lowermost second support member, fourth stop bars are respectively provided corresponding to the other second support members. When the second arm pivots upward from the second support member starting from the flat position, the further pivoting of the second arm is blocked by the abutment between the second arm and the fourth stop bar.

[0019] Preferably, the second arm includes a second straight plate portion and a second bent portion adjacent to the second straight plate portion. The second bent portion has a rubber-coated structure and is configured to receive corresponding components.

[0020] The present utility model provides a storage system for storing elongated components, characterized in that the storage system includes at least two support devices according to any one of the above solutions.

[0021] Preferably, the storage system is configured to store a plurality of elongate automotive parts stacked one above the other.

[0022] Preferably, the storage system includes one of the above-described first support devices and one of the above-described second support devices. The first support device is configured to support a first section of an automotive exhaust pipe having a first diameter, and the second support device is configured to support a second section of the automotive exhaust pipe having a second diameter larger than the first diameter.

[0023] Preferably, the storage system includes an upwardly open frame on which the support devices are mounted.

[0024] According to the above support device of the present invention, when taking the lower parts, the upper pressing plate or the support arm both realize automatic upward flipping. Therefore, the operation actions of the assembly line personnel can be reduced, the turnover automation degree can be improved, the labor cost can be reduced, and the production efficiency can be improved. Also, since the parts of the support arm and the pressing plate in contact with the parts use a polyurethane-coated structure and the conventional leather straps are not used, the problem of structural material aging is improved. In addition, only the second pressing plate of the support device of the present invention uses a rotating shaft. Therefore, the possibility of device jamming is reduced. And, since the structure of the support device of the present invention is simple, the manufacturing and installation processes during its production can be optimized, the labor cost can be reduced, and the production efficiency can be improved. Description of the Drawings

[0025] By reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments, various other advantages and benefits will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The drawings are only for the purpose of showing the preferred embodiments and are not considered to be a limitation of the present application. And in all the drawings, the same reference numerals are used to represent the same components. In the drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 is a perspective view of a parts logistics turnover support device for the exhaust pipe of a certain vehicle model in the prior art.

[0027] Figure 2 is a schematic view of the state where the pressing plate of the parts logistics turnover support device on one end side of the exhaust pipe is vertically lifted.

[0028] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the state where one exhaust pipe is removed from the parts logistics turnover support device on one end side of the exhaust pipe.

[0029] Figure 4 is a schematic view of the packaging state of the parts logistics turnover support device on the other end side of the exhaust pipe.

[0030] Figure 5It is a schematic diagram of the state where the pressing plate of the part logistics turnover support device on the other end side of the exhaust pipe is rotated horizontally and opened.

[0031] Figure 6 It is a schematic diagram of the state after lifting one exhaust pipe by the part logistics turnover support device on the other end side of the exhaust pipe.

[0032] Figure 7 It is a schematic diagram of the state where one support arm of the part logistics turnover support device on the other end side of the exhaust pipe is rotated horizontally and opened.

[0033] Figure 8 It is an overall three-dimensional view of the pressing plate of the support device of the present utility model in a locked state.

[0034] Figure 9 It is an overall three-dimensional view of the pressing plate of the support device of the present utility model in an unlocked state.

[0035] Figure 10 It is a three-dimensional view of the support device of the first embodiment of the present utility model in a locked state.

[0036] Figure 11 It is a three-dimensional view of the state where the locking rod of the support device of the first embodiment of the present utility model is released from locking and the first pressing plate is lifted.

[0037] Figure 12 It is a three-dimensional view of the support device of the second embodiment of the present utility model in a locked state.

[0038] Figure 13 It is a three-dimensional view of the state where the second pressing plate of the support device of the second embodiment of the present utility model is rotated horizontally and opened.

[0039] Figure 14 It is a three-dimensional view of the state after removing one component from the support device of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0040] Figure 15 It is a three-dimensional view of the state when starting to lift the next component by the support device of the second embodiment of the present utility model.

[0041] Figure 16 It is a schematic diagram of the support device of the first embodiment of the present utility model in a locked state, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a top view.

[0042] Figure 17 It is a schematic diagram of the state where the first pressing plate of the support device of the first embodiment of the present utility model is lifted, (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a top view.

[0043] Figure 18It is a schematic diagram of the state after the first arm at the uppermost side of the supporting device in the first embodiment of the present utility model is vertically pivoted. (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a top view.

[0044] Figure 19 It is a schematic diagram of the locked state of the supporting device in the second embodiment of the present utility model. (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a top view.

[0045] Figure 20 It is a schematic diagram of the state where the second pressing plate of the supporting device in the second embodiment of the present utility model is horizontally turned open. (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a top view.

[0046] Figure 21 It is a schematic diagram of the state after the second arm at the uppermost side of the supporting device in the second embodiment of the present utility model is vertically pivoted. (a) is a front view, (b) is a side view, and (c) is a top view.

[0047] Explanation of reference numerals

[0048] 10 Frame

[0049] 11 First pillar

[0050] 12 First arm

[0051] 121 First straight plate portion

[0052] 122 First bending portion

[0053] 13 First support

[0054] 14 First pressing plate

[0055] 15 Linkage mechanism

[0056] 151 Locking rod

[0057] 152 Rocker

[0058] 153 Plumb bob

[0059] 16 First stop lever

[0060] 17 Second stop lever

[0061] 18 Pressing plate support

[0062] 19 Third stop lever

[0063] 21 Second pillar

[0064] 22 Second arm

[0065] 221 Second straight plate portion

[0066] 222 Second bending part

[0067] 23 Second support

[0068] 24 Second pressure plate

[0069] 25 Fourth shift lever Specific embodiments

[0070] The following will describe in detail the implementation manners of the technical solutions of the present application in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The following embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application more clearly, so they are only examples and cannot be used to limit the protection scope of the present application.

[0071] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the technical field to which this application belongs; the terms used herein are only for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to limit this application; the terms "including" and "having" and any variations thereof in the specification and claims of this application and the above accompanying drawings are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion.

[0072] In the description of the embodiments of this application, technical terms such as "first" and "second" are only used to distinguish different objects and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the quantity, specific order or primary-secondary relationship of the indicated technical features. In the description of the embodiments of this application, "a plurality of" means more than two unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0073] Referring to "embodiments" herein means that the specific features, structures or characteristics described in connection with the embodiments can be included in at least one embodiment of this application. The appearance of this phrase in various positions in the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, nor is it an independent or alternative embodiment mutually exclusive with other embodiments. Those skilled in the art explicitly and implicitly understand that the embodiments described herein can be combined with other embodiments.

[0074] In the description of the embodiments of this application, the orientation or positional relationship indicated by technical terms such as "horizontal", "vertical", "up and down", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the embodiments of this application and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the indicated device or element must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the embodiments of this application.

[0075] For the support device of the present utility model, taking slender parts as an example for illustration. Before assembling the slender parts, it is necessary to package and transport them using a logistics turnover support device.

[0076] It should be noted that as Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, when the supporting device of the present utility model is used for turnover parts, it is assembled on a frame 10 for use. This frame 10 can be regarded as the base of the supporting device of the present utility model.

[0077] (First Embodiment)

[0078] The following will refer to Figure 10 、 Figure 11 、 Figure 16 、 Figure 17 and Figure 18 to describe in detail the supporting device of the first embodiment of the present utility model. In this description, the first supporting device 1 is used to refer to the supporting device of the first embodiment.

[0079] The first supporting device 1 includes a first pillar 11 and a plurality of first arms 12. The plurality of first arms 12 are arranged on the first pillar 11 at intervals in the vertical direction and can pivot relative to the first pillar 11 about a horizontal axis L. Each first arm 12 has a flat position as its end position.

[0080] When the first arm 12 is in the flat position, the first arm 12 can support the part 4. When the part supported by each first arm 12 below the uppermost first arm 12 is lifted, the part can cause the empty arm above the first arm 12 to pivot upward from the flat position to release the movement path for the part.

[0081] More specifically, the first supporting device 1 further includes a plurality of first support members 13. The plurality of first support members 13 are respectively arranged on the first pillar 11 corresponding to the plurality of first arms 12. When the first arm 12 is in the flat position, the correspondingly arranged first support member 13 supports the first arm 12 to hold the first arm 12 in the flat position as the end position.

[0082] In addition, the first supporting device 1 includes a plurality of first pressing plates 14 and a plurality of pressing plate support members 18. The plurality of first pressing plates 14 are respectively arranged on the first pillar 11 corresponding to the plurality of first arms 12 and can pivot about the horizontal axis L. The plurality of pressing plate support members 18 are respectively arranged on the first pillar 11 corresponding to the plurality of first pressing plates 14 to support the first pressing plate 14 when the first pressing plate 14 is horizontally laid down, so that the first pressing plate 14 is held in the flat position and holds the corresponding part above the part.

[0083] In addition, the first support device 1 further includes a link mechanism 15. The link mechanism 15 includes a locking rod 151, a rocker 152, and a plumb bob 153. The first ends of the plurality of first pressing plates 14 are pivotally connected to the rocker 152 via bolts. The first end of the locking rod 151 and the uppermost first pressing plate 14 among the plurality of first pressing plates 14 are pivotally connected to the first end of the rocker 152 via the same bolt. A hanging opening is provided at the second end of the locking rod 151. The plumb bob 153 is disposed at the second end of the rocker 152, and the plumb bob 153 is configured to bias the plurality of first pressing plates 14 in a direction away from the flat position.

[0084] In addition, the first support device 1 further includes a first stop rod 16 and a second stop rod 17. When the bolt connecting the uppermost first pressing plate 14 among the plurality of first pressing plates 14 to the first support column 11 is defined as the first bolt, the first stop rod 16 is provided at a position on the first support column 11 above the first bolt, and the second stop rod 17 is provided at a position on the first support column 11 below the first bolt.

[0085] In addition, on the first support column 21, except for the lowermost first support member 13, third stop rods 19 are respectively provided corresponding to the other first support members 13. When the first arm 12 pivots upward from the first support member 13 starting from the flat position, the further pivoting of the first arm 12 is blocked by the abutment between the first arm 12 and the third stop rod 19.

[0086] In addition, the first arm 12 includes a first straight plate portion 121 and a first bending portion 122 adjacent to the first straight plate portion 121. The first straight plate portion 121 is close to the first support column 11, and the first bending portion 122 has a rubber-coated structure. The first bending portion 122 is configured to receive corresponding components. Specifically, the first bending portion 122 has a polyurethane rubber-coated structure, and its shape conforms to the shape of the component to be supported.

[0087] The usage status of the first support device 1 of the present embodiment will be described below.

[0088] When the component 4 to be transferred is an elongated component, the first support device 1 can be used to support the component. At this time, at least two first support devices 1 can be used to support both ends of the elongated component. Only the support of the component by the first support device 1 at one end will be described below.

[0089] First, as Figure 10As shown, the first arm 12 is laid down and supported by the first support member 13, and one end of the component 4 is placed on the first arm 12. When the first pressing plate 14 is laid down, the hanging state of the plurality of first pressing plates 14 is maintained by hooking the hanging port of the locking rod 151 onto the first stop lever 16. In this way, for one end of a component 4, the up-and-down movement of one end of the component 4 is restricted by fixing the first arm 12 and the first pressing plate 14 from above and below. When the component 4 is to be lifted by a lifting tool, as Figure 11 shown, the worker disengages the hanging port from the first stop lever 16, and the rocker 152 moves downward under the gravity of the weight 153, driving the plurality of first pressing plates 14 to pivot counterclockwise synchronously. When the first pressing plate 14 abuts against the second stop lever 17, the first pressing plate 14 is blocked by the second stop lever 17 and cannot pivot further.

[0090] The uppermost component 4 is lifted away by a lifting tool. Next, since the first arm 12 can pivot relative to the first support column 11, when the lower component 4 lifted by the lifting tool touches the upper first arm 12, the first arm 12 can be directly lifted by the component 4 without the worker manually lifting the first arm 12. Thus, the automatic upward flipping of the upper pressing plate and the arm during the taking of the lower component can be achieved, eliminating the possible jamming problem of the rotating shaft existing in the prior art. And, since polyurethane coated structures are used at the parts of the arm and the pressing plate that contact the component instead of leather straps, the problem of structural material aging can be solved.

[0091] (Second Embodiment)

[0092] The following refers to Figures 12 to 16 、 Figures 19 to 21 to describe the support device of the second embodiment of the present invention. In this description, the second support device 2 is used to refer to the support device of the second embodiment.

[0093] In this second embodiment, the second support device 2 includes a second support column 21 and a plurality of second arms 22. The plurality of second arms 22 are arranged on the second support column 21 at intervals in the up-and-down direction and can pivot relative to the second support column 21 about a horizontal axis O respectively, and each second arm 22 has a flat position as its end position.

[0094] When each second arm 22 is in the flat position, the second arm 22 can support the component 4. When the component 4 supported by each second arm 22 below the uppermost second arm 22 is lifted, the component 4 can cause the empty second arm above this second arm 22 to pivot upward from the flat position to release the movement path for the component 4.

[0095] More specifically, the second supporting device 2 further includes a plurality of second supporting members 23. The plurality of second supporting members 23 and the plurality of second support arms 22 are respectively arranged on the second support column 21 in a corresponding manner. When the second support arm 22 is in the horizontal position, the correspondingly arranged second supporting member 23 supports the second support arm 22 to hold the second support arm 22 in the flat position as the end position.

[0096] In addition, the second supporting device 2 includes a second pressing plate 24. The second pressing plate 24 is horizontally pivotally arranged on the second support column 21 corresponding to the uppermost second support arm 22 among the plurality of second support arms 22.

[0097] In addition, on the second support column 21, except for the lowermost second supporting member 23, fourth stop bars 25 are respectively arranged corresponding to the other second supporting members 23. When the second support arm 22 pivots upward from the flat position from the second supporting member 23, the further pivoting of the second support arm 22 is blocked by the abutment of the second support arm 22 and the fourth stop bar 25.

[0098] In addition, the second support arm 22 includes a second straight plate portion 221 and a second bending portion 222 adjacent to the second straight plate portion 221. The second bending portion 222 has a rubber-coated structure, and the second bending portion 222 is configured to receive corresponding components. Specifically, the second bending portion 222 is a polyurethane rubber-coated structure, and its shape conforms to the shape of the component to be supported.

[0099] The usage condition of the second supporting device 2 will be described below.

[0100] At least two second supporting devices 2 can be used to support both ends of a component. Only the support of a component by the second supporting device 2 at one end will be described below.

[0101] As Figure 12 shown, the second support arm 22 is laid down and supported by the second supporting member 23, and one end of the component is placed on the second support arm 22. The second pressing plate 24 is horizontally pivoted to a position that restricts the up and down movement of the component. In this way, for one end of the uppermost component, the up and down movement of the component is restricted by fixing the second support arm 22 and the second pressing plate 24 from above and below. In addition, for the lower component supported by the lower second support arm 22, the upper second support arm 22 functions as a pressing plate that restricts its up and down movement.

[0102] When the component is to be lifted by a lifting tool, as Figure 13 shown, the staff horizontally rotates the second pressing plate 24 to the unlocking position that does not restrict the component, and then uses the lifting tool to lift away the uppermost component. Next, as Figure 15As shown, since the second arm 22 can pivot relative to the second support column 21, when the components on the lower side suspended by the sling touch the second arm 22 on the upper side, the second arm 22 can be directly lifted by the components without the need for staff to manually lift the second arm 22. Thus, the automatic upward flipping of the upper pressure plate and the arm can be achieved when taking the lower-layer components, eliminating the possible jamming problem of the rotating shaft existing in the prior art. Moreover, since polyurethane rubber coating structure is used at the parts of the arm in contact with the components instead of leather straps, the problem of structural material aging can be solved.

[0103] (Third Embodiment)

[0104] The present utility model further provides a storage system for storing slender components. The storage system includes at least two support devices of the above-described embodiments.

[0105] Specifically, reference can be made to Figure 8 and Figure 9 to illustrate the storage system of the present utility model. The storage system includes a frame that is open upward, and the support devices are installed on the frame. In addition, the storage system is configured to store a plurality of slender components stacked one above the other.

[0106] For slender components, if both ends are thinner components, at least two first support devices 1 can be selected to support the component. If both ends are thicker components, at least two second support devices 2 can be selected to support the component. If one end of the slender component is thinner and the other end is thicker, the thinner end can be supported by the first support device 1, and the thicker end can be supported by the second support device 2.

[0107] Typical components using the present utility model can include automotive exhaust pipes. As Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown, the thinner end of the automotive exhaust pipe uses the first support device 1 of the present utility model, and the thicker end, i.e., the muffler end, uses the second support device 2 of the present utility model.

[0108] When using the storage system of the present utility model to transfer and turnover slender components such as automotive exhaust pipes, the storage system can achieve the effects of reducing the operation actions of the assembly line personnel, improving the automation degree of turnover, reducing labor costs, and improving production efficiency by virtue of the support devices having the above-described first or second embodiments.

[0109] It should be understood that the above embodiments are merely exemplary and not restrictive. Without departing from the basic principles of the present utility model, various obvious or equivalent modifications or substitutions made by those skilled in the art to the above details will be included within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A supporting device for supporting an elongated component, characterized in that: The supporting device comprises a support column and a plurality of supporting arms. The plurality of arms are arranged on the support column at intervals in the up-down direction and can respectively pivot relative to the support column about a horizontal axis, and each arm has a flat position as an end position. The multiple arms are configured so that when each arm is in a flat position, the arm can support the parts, and when the parts supported by each arm below the uppermost arm are lifted, the parts can cause the empty arm above the arm to pivot upward from the flat position to release the movement path for the parts.

2. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The support is a first support (11), The plurality of supporting arms are a plurality of first supporting arms (12), The support device is a first support device (1), which comprises a plurality of first support members (13). The plurality of first support members (13) and the plurality of first support arms (12) are respectively arranged on the first pillar (11) in correspondence, and when the first support arm (12) is in a flat position, the correspondingly arranged first support members (13) support the first support arm (12) to keep the first support arm (12) in the flat position as an end position.

3. The support device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first support device (1) comprises a plurality of first pressure plates (14) and a plurality of pressure plate support members (18), The plurality of first pressing plates (14) and the plurality of first supporting arms (12) are respectively correspondingly arranged on the first support column (11) so as to be pivotable around a horizontal axis. The plurality of pressure plate supports (18) are respectively arranged on the first pillar (11) corresponding to the plurality of first pressure plates (14), and support the first pressure plate (14) when the first pressure plate (14) is laid down horizontally, so that the first pressure plate remains in a flat position and holds the corresponding component above the component.

4. The support device according to claim 3, characterized in that The first supporting device (1) comprises a connecting rod mechanism (15), The connecting rod mechanism (15) comprises a locking rod (151), a rocking rod (152) and a heavy hammer (153). The first ends of the plurality of first pressure plates (14) are connected to the rocker (152) so as to be relatively pivotable. The first end of the locking rod (151) and the uppermost first pressing plate (14) among the plurality of first pressing plates (14) are relatively pivotally connected to the first end of the rocker (152), and a locking opening is provided at the second end of the locking rod (151). The weight (153) is disposed at the second end of the rocker (152), and the weight (153) is configured to bias the plurality of first pressure plates (14) in a direction away from a flat position.

5. The supporting device according to claim 4, characterized in that The first supporting device (1) comprises a first stopper (16) and a second stopper (17), When the bolt connecting the uppermost first pressure plate (14) among the plurality of first pressure plates (14) to the first pillar (11) is set as the first bolt, the first baffle rod (16) is arranged at a position on the first pillar (11) above the first bolt, and the second baffle rod (17) is arranged at a position on the first pillar (11) below the first bolt.

6. The supporting device according to claim 2, characterized in that On the first pillar (11), except for the first supporting member (13) at the bottom, third stop bars (19) are respectively provided corresponding to the other first supporting members (13); when the first support arm (12) is pivoted upward from the first supporting member (13) starting from a horizontal position, the first support arm (12) is prevented from further pivoting by the abutment between the first support arm (12) and the third stop bar (19).

7. The support device according to claim 2, characterized in that The first support arm (12) comprises a first straight plate portion (121) and a first bent portion (122) adjacent to the first straight plate portion (121), wherein the first straight plate portion (121) is close to the first pillar (11), and the first bent portion (122) has a rubber-encapsulated structure, and the first bent portion (122) is configured to receive corresponding components.

8. The support device according to claim 1, characterized in that The support is a second support (21), The plurality of supporting arms are a plurality of second supporting arms (22), The support device is a second support device (2), which comprises a plurality of second support members (23), The plurality of second supporting members (23) and the plurality of second supporting arms (22) are respectively arranged on the second pillar (21) in correspondence with each other. When the second supporting arm (22) is in a horizontal position, the correspondingly arranged second supporting members (23) support the second supporting arm (22) to keep the second supporting arm (22) in a flat position as an end position.

9. The support device according to claim 8, characterized in that The second supporting device (2) comprises a second pressing plate (24), The uppermost second support arm (22) among the plurality of second support arms (22) is horizontally pivotably arranged on the second support column (21).

10. The support device according to claim 8, characterized in that On the second pillar (21), except for the second support member (23) at the bottom, fourth stop bars (25) are respectively provided corresponding to other second support members (23); when the second support arm (22) is pivoted upward from the second support member (23) starting from a horizontal position, the second support arm (22) is prevented from further pivoting by the abutment between the second support arm (22) and the fourth stop bar (25).

11. The support device according to claim 8, characterized in that The second support arm (22) comprises a second straight plate portion (221) and a second curved portion (222) adjacent to the second straight plate portion, the second curved portion (222) having a rubber-encapsulated structure, and the second curved portion (222) is configured to receive corresponding components.

12. A storage system for storing elongated parts, characterized in that: The storage system comprises at least two supporting devices according to any one of claims 1 to 11.

13. The storage system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The storage system is configured to store a plurality of elongated automobile parts one above the other.

14. The storage system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The storage system includes a supporting device according to any one of claims 2 to 7 as a first supporting device and a supporting device according to any one of claims 8 to 11 as a second supporting device, the first supporting device being configured to support a first section of a vehicle exhaust pipe having a first diameter, and the second supporting device being configured to support a second section of the vehicle exhaust pipe having a second diameter larger than the first diameter.

15. The storage system according to claim 12, characterized in that: The storage system comprises an upwardly open frame, and the support device is mounted on the frame.