Automatic following operation tool car
The automatic follow-up of the tool truck is achieved through the AGV drive wheels and sensor system, which solves the problem of inconvenience in moving the tool truck in large spaces, reduces labor intensity and improves production efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422366199.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-26
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-11
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing tool trucks need to be manually pushed when working in a moving position in a large space, resulting in high labor intensity and inconvenience.
The combination of AGV driving wheels, ultrasonic sensors, UWB modules, infrared sensors and cameras is adopted to realize the automatic follow-up function of the tool car, and judge the personnel's position through infrared sensors and cameras. The ultrasonic sensor avoids obstacles to ensure the smooth movement of the vehicle.
It reduces the labor intensity of workers, improves production efficiency, shortens the production line cycle, and makes the tool placement more convenient.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of tool carts, in particular to an automatically following operation tool cart. Background Technique
[0002] At present, in the field of standing assembly lines, during the work process, production line workers need many types of common tools, such as electric drills, screwdrivers, hammers, etc., and there are also many parts to be installed. The tools and parts used above need to be carried by a tool cart. According to different operation contents, the workers will continuously walk back and forth along a straight line parallel to the assembly line, pushing the tool cart while working.
[0003] After retrieval, Chinese Patent Publication (Announcement) No. CN219946177U discloses a tool cart with automatic lifting of a toolbox, including: a tool cart main body, a screw rod, a storage box, and a control box. Grooves are symmetrically opened on both sides of the tool cart main body, the screw rod is inserted into the groove, the storage box is arranged between the two groups of screw rods, and control boxes are symmetrically installed at the bottom of the side wall of the tool cart main body through bolts; a lifting assembly; a lifting assembly for adjusting the height of the storage box is arranged between the tool cart main body and the screw rod; a noise reduction assembly; a noise reduction assembly for reducing mechanical noise is arranged inside the control box. The utility model solves the problem that it is inconvenient for the staff to bend down to pick up tools from the tool cart when working at a high place through the lifting assembly.
[0004] Although the tool cart of the above patent can adjust the height, when frequently moving positions for operation in a large space, it is necessary to push the entire tool cart to the working position, which brings great inconvenience to the work. Therefore, it is necessary to design an automatically following operation tool cart to solve the above problems. Content of the Utility Model
[0005] The main purpose of the utility model is to provide an automatically following operation tool cart, which can effectively solve the problems in the background technique.
[0006] To achieve the above purpose, the technical solution adopted by the utility model is as follows:
[0007] An automatic following operation tool vehicle, comprising a base, wherein an AGV driving wheel is installed in the middle of the lower surface of the base, an ultrasonic sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the inner bottom wall of the base, and a tool rack is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base; both sides of the upper surface of the tool rack are fixedly connected with UWB modules through bolts, a first infrared sensor is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the tool rack, a first camera is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tool rack close to the first infrared sensor, a second infrared sensor is fixedly connected to the other side of the outer surface of the tool rack, and a second camera is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the tool rack close to the second infrared sensor.
[0008] In order to achieve the effect of facilitating the placement of the battery, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, a connecting plate is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the base through bolts, and a battery compartment is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting plate.
[0009] In order to achieve the effect of facilitating the support of the base, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, rollers are rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base, the number of the rollers is four, and the four rollers are evenly rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base in a rectangular array form.
[0010] In order to achieve the effect of strengthening the structural strength, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, the tool rack includes support columns fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the base, support crossbars are fixedly connected to the bottom and middle of the inner side surfaces of the support columns, and angle irons are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer surfaces of the support columns through bolts.
[0011] In order to achieve the effect of facilitating the support, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, side plates are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the support column, a gunstock is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the side plate, and a fixing plate is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the support column close to the side plate.
[0012] In order to achieve the effect of facilitating the lifting of tools, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, an extension rod is fixedly connected to the top of the outer surface of the support column, and a tool holder is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the extension rod through bolts.
[0013] In order to achieve the effect of facilitating the placement of items, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, a first placement rack is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side surface of the support column.
[0014] In order to achieve the effect of partitioning the use space, as an automatic following operation tool vehicle of the present utility model, a second placement rack is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side surface of the support column.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0016] 1. In the utility model, through the settings of the AGV drive wheel, ultrasonic sensor, UWB module, first infrared sensor and first camera, the UWB module judges the position of the operator and the following tool vehicle. The first infrared sensor and the second infrared sensor are used to assist in judging the accurate relative position of the person and the vehicle, and the position of the person is further confirmed through the first camera and the second camera. The AGV drive wheel enables the device to move smoothly, and the ultrasonic sensor is used for obstacle avoidance when there are obstacles. When it is necessary to put back tools or pick up parts, only a small distance of turning around or moving is required to complete the action, and there is no need for manual movement of the tool vehicle during the operation process, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving production efficiency, and shortening the cycle of the production line.
[0017] 2. In the utility model, through the settings of the angle iron, gunstock, tool holder, first placement rack and second placement rack, the angle iron makes the connection between the support column and the base and the support crossbar at the bottom more firm, ensuring the stability of the structure. The gunstock is convenient for placing gun-type maintenance tools. The tool holder can hold cylindrical tools to avoid the occurrence of events where cylindrical tools are randomly placed and fall, increasing the extensibility of the device and making it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools during maintenance operations. The first placement rack makes it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools when standing and working, and the second placement rack makes it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools when squatting and working. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0018] Figure 1 is the front view structural schematic diagram of the embodiment of the utility model;
[0019] Figure 2 is the structural schematic diagram of the tool rack of the embodiment of the utility model.
[0020] In the figure: 1, base; 2, AGV drive wheel; 3, ultrasonic sensor; 4, tool rack; 5, UWB module; 6, first infrared sensor; 7, first camera; 8, second infrared sensor; 9, second camera; 10, connecting plate; 11, battery compartment; 12, roller; 13, support column; 14, support crossbar; 15, angle iron; 16, side plate; 17, gunstock; 18, fixing plate; 19, extension rod; 20, tool holder; 21, first placement rack; 22, second placement rack. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0021] Next, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of the present invention, rather than all the embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art based on the embodiments of the present invention without creative efforts shall fall within the protection scope of the present invention.
[0022] Embodiment
[0023] As Figure 1-2 shown, an automatic following operation tool vehicle includes a base 1. An AGV drive wheel 2 is installed in the middle of the lower surface of the base 1. One side of the inner bottom wall of the base 1 is fixedly connected with a ultrasonic sensor 3. The upper surface of the base 1 is fixedly connected with a tool rack 4. On both sides of the upper surface of the tool rack 4, UWB modules 5 are fixedly connected by bolts. One side of the outer surface of the tool rack 4 is fixedly connected with a first infrared sensor 6. One side of the outer surface of the tool rack 4 close to the first infrared sensor 6 is fixedly connected with a first camera 7. The other side of the outer surface of the tool rack 4 is fixedly connected with a second infrared sensor 8. One side of the outer surface of the tool rack 4 close to the second infrared sensor 8 is fixedly connected with a second camera 9.
[0024] During specific use, through the settings of the AGV drive wheel 2, ultrasonic sensor 3, UWB module 5, first infrared sensor 6 and first camera 7, a tool vehicle capable of automatically following the operator's walking is adopted. The straight section of the operation is planned in advance, and the tool vehicle walks on this straight section. The UWB module 5 is used to judge the positions of the operator and the following tool vehicle. The first infrared sensor 6 and the second infrared sensor 8 are installed around the following vehicle to assist in judging the accurate relative positions of the person and the vehicle (such as left or right), and the positions of the person are further confirmed through the first camera 7 and the second camera 9 to ensure the accuracy during use. The AGV drive wheel 2 enables the device to move smoothly, improves the moving efficiency, and a ultrasonic sensor 3 is installed on the following vehicle for obstacle avoidance when there are obstacles, improving the obstacle avoidance effect of the device and preventing the device from hitting obstacles and being damaged. On this basis, multiple UWB modules 5 can also be arranged indoors, and the server is used to calculate the positions of the trolley and the person, and uniformly allocate the walking of the tool vehicle. In this way, the operator can bind and unbind the paired tool vehicle at any time, and can also flexibly define the walking straight section (which can be an imaginary or virtual straight section). All information can be presented on the dashboard, replacing the hand-pulled tool vehicle that requires manual movement. During the entire operation process, it follows the operator along a fixed straight track on the production line. When it is necessary to put back tools or pick up parts, only a small turn or movement is required to complete the action, and there is no need for manual movement of the tool vehicle during the operation process, thereby reducing the labor intensity of workers, improving production efficiency, and shortening the cycle of the production line.
[0025] In this embodiment, a connecting plate 10 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the base 1 by bolts, and a battery compartment 11 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting plate 10.
[0026] During specific use, due to the setting of the battery compartment 11, the connecting plate 10 is fixed to the outer surface of the base 1 by bolts, facilitating the installation of the battery compartment 11. The battery compartment 11 is convenient for placing the storage battery to supply power to the device.
[0027] In this embodiment, rollers 12 are rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base 1. The number of rollers 12 is four, and the four rollers 12 are evenly rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base 1 in the form of a rectangular array.
[0028] During specific use, due to the setting of the rollers 12, the four rollers 12 are evenly rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base 1 in the form of a rectangular array, which can support the base 1 and make the movement of the base 1 more convenient and fast.
[0029] In this embodiment, the tool rack 4 includes support columns 13 fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the base 1. Support crossbars 14 are fixedly connected to the bottom and middle of the inner side surfaces of the support columns 13, and angle irons 15 are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer surface of the support columns 13 by bolts.
[0030] During specific use, due to the setting of the support columns 13, multiple support crossbars 14 are fixed to the inner side surfaces of the four groups of support columns 13 to form the tool rack 4, which plays a supporting role. The angle irons 15 make the connection between the support columns 13 and the base 1 and the bottom support crossbars 14 more firm, ensuring the stability of the structure.
[0031] In this embodiment, side plates 16 are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surface of the support column 13. A gunstock 17 is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the side plate 16, and a fixing plate 18 is fixedly connected to one side of the outer surface of the support column 13 close to the side plate 16.
[0032] During specific use, due to the setting of the gunstock 17, two groups of side plates 16 are fixed to both sides of the outer surface of the support column 13, and the fixing plate 18 is fixed to the surface of the support column 13. Both play a supporting role. The gunstock 17 is convenient for placing gun - type maintenance tools, making it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place during maintenance operations.
[0033] In this embodiment, an extension rod 19 is fixedly connected to the top of the outer surface of the support column 13, and a tool tray 20 is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the extension rod 19 by bolts.
[0034] During specific use, through the setting of the tool holder 20, the tool holder 20 is fixed to the outer surface of the extension rod 19 by bolts, and can hold the cylindrical tool to avoid the occurrence of the event that the cylindrical tool is randomly placed and falls, increasing the extensibility of the device.
[0035] In this embodiment, a first placement rack 21 is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side surface of the support column 13.
[0036] During specific use, through the setting of the first placement rack 21, the first placement rack 21 is fixed to the top of the inner side surface of the support column 13, and the toolbox can be placed on the surface of the first placement rack 21, making it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools when standing and working, increasing the convenience of use.
[0037] In this embodiment, a second placement rack 22 is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side surface of the support column 13.
[0038] During specific use, through the setting of the second placement rack 22, the second placement rack 22 is of an inclined structure. When the toolbox is placed on the second placement rack 22, the middle support crossbar 14 limits the toolbox, making it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools when squatting and working.
[0039] Working principle: During use, the UWB module 5 is used to judge the position of the operator and the following tool vehicle. The first infrared sensor 6 and the second infrared sensor 8 judge the accurate relative position of the person and the vehicle (such as left or right), and further confirm the position of the person through the first camera 7 and the second camera 9. The AGV drive wheels 2 make the device move, and cooperate with the four groups of rollers 12 to make the device move more smoothly. The ultrasonic sensor 3 is used for obstacle avoidance when there are obstacles. When it is necessary to put back tools or take parts, only a small distance of turning around or moving is required to complete the action, and there is no need for manual movement of the tool vehicle during the operation process, thereby reducing the labor intensity of the workers. The gunstock 17 is convenient for placing gun-type maintenance tools. The tool holder 20 holds the cylindrical tool to avoid the occurrence of the event that the cylindrical tool is randomly placed and falls. The first placement rack 21 makes it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools when standing and working. The second placement rack 22 makes it more convenient for the staff to pick up and place tools when squatting and working.
[0040] The foregoing has shown and described the basic principles, main features and advantages of the present utility model. Those skilled in the art should understand that the present utility model is not limited by the above-mentioned embodiments. The above-mentioned embodiments and the descriptions in the specification are only used to illustrate the principles of the present utility model. Without departing from the spirit and scope of the present utility model, the present utility model will have various changes and improvements, and all these changes and improvements fall within the scope of the present utility model claimed. The scope of protection claimed by the present utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. An automatic following operation tool vehicle, comprising a base (1), characterized in that: An AGV drive wheel (2) is installed in the middle of the lower surface of the base (1). One side of the inner bottom wall of the base (1) is fixedly connected with an ultrasonic sensor (3). A tool rack (4) is fixedly connected to the upper surface of the base (1). On both sides of the upper surface of the tool rack (4), UWB modules (5) are fixedly connected by bolts. One side of the outer surface of the tool rack (4) is fixedly connected with a first infrared sensor (6). One side of the outer surface of the tool rack (4) close to the first infrared sensor (6) is fixedly connected with a first camera (7). The other side of the outer surface of the tool rack (4) is fixedly connected with a second infrared sensor (8). One side of the outer surface of the tool rack (4) close to the second infrared sensor (8) is fixedly connected with a second camera (9).
2. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: In the middle of the outer surface of the base (1), a connecting plate (10) is fixedly connected by bolts. A battery compartment (11) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the connecting plate (10).
3. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: Rollers (12) are rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base (1). The number of the rollers (12) is four, and the four rollers (12) are rotatably connected to the four corners of the lower surface of the base (1) in a rectangular array form.
4. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The tool rack (4) includes support columns (13) fixed at the four corners of the upper surface of the base (1). Support crossbars (14) are fixedly connected to the bottom and middle of the inner side surfaces of the support columns (13). Angle irons (15) are fixedly connected to the bottom of the outer surfaces of the support columns (13) by bolts.
5. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: Side plates (16) are fixedly connected to both sides of the outer surfaces of the support columns (13). A gunstock (17) is fixedly connected to the middle of the outer surface of the side plates (16). A fixing plate (18) is fixedly connected to the side of the outer surface of the support columns (13) close to the side plates (16).
6. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 4, wherein: An extension rod (19) is fixedly connected to the top of the outer surface of the support columns (13). A tool holder (20) is fixedly connected to the outer surface of the extension rod (19) by bolts.
7. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 4, wherein: A first placement rack (21) is fixedly connected to the top of the inner side surface of the support columns (13).
8. The automatic following operation tool vehicle according to claim 4, wherein: A second placement rack (22) is fixedly connected to the middle of the inner side surface of the support columns (13).
Citation Information
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Tool car with tool box capable of ascending and descending automatically
CN219946177U