Trolley for replacing mold
The modular trolley system addresses safety and operational challenges in mold handling by enabling safe and efficient transfer and exchange of molds using an extendable mechanism and drive system, reducing manual handling and contact with high-temperature molds.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422176529.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-09-05
- Publication Date
- 2025-07-15
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-09-05
AI Technical Summary
In the low-pressure casting industry, mold replacement operations mainly rely on manual handling, which poses a risk of heavy molds and high-temperature scalding, affecting safe production.
A trolley system including a main vehicle, a telescopic device, a second drive device and a small trolley is designed. By assisting the handling of molds with the telescopic device and a drive device, the automatic replacement of the mold is realized, and manual contact and handling operations are reduced.
Through automated auxiliary mold replacement, the contact of high-temperature molds and heavy objects are reduced, and production safety is improved.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of trolleys, in particular to a trolley for replacing molds. Background Art
[0002] At present, in the low-pressure casting industry, molds need to be replaced regularly. In the prior art, the mold replacement operation is mainly carried out by manual handling of workers. The molds are heavy and difficult to handle, and there is also a risk of high-temperature scalding, which is not conducive to safe production. Content of the Utility Model
[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a trolley for replacing molds, which can assist workers in replacing molds, reduce the contact with high-temperature molds and heavy object handling operations, so as to facilitate safe production.
[0004] In order to achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a trolley for replacing molds, including:
[0005] A main trolley with a first track;
[0006] A telescopic device, including a frame body, a second track and a first driving device. The frame body is telescopically arranged on the main trolley. The first driving device and the second track are both arranged on the frame body. The second track can form a state where the two are coaxial and connected at the ends with the first track.
[0007] A second driving device is arranged on the main trolley, and the second driving device is used to drive the frame body to perform telescopic movement.
[0008] A small trolley has a placement area for placing molds. The small trolley is movably arranged on the first track or the second track. The first driving device is connected to the small trolley, and the first driving device can drive the small trolley to move from the first track to the second track, or the first driving device drives the small trolley to move from the second track to the first track.
[0009] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0010] The telescopic device further includes a rotating member, and the second track is flip-connectably connected to the frame body through the rotating member;
[0011] When the second track is flipped to the outside of the frame body, the second track forms a state where the two are coaxial and connected at the ends with the first track;
[0012] When the second track is flipped to the inside of the frame body, the second driving device can drive the frame body to telescope on the main trolley.
[0013] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0014] The telescopic device further includes a transmission gear and a rack. The transmission gear is rotatably arranged on the main vehicle, and the second driving device drives the transmission gear to rotate. The transmission gear meshes with the rack, and the rack is arranged on the frame.
[0015] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0016] The first driving device includes a chain and a sprocket. The sprocket is arranged on the frame, the chain is arranged on the sprocket, the chain can move along the telescopic direction of the frame, and the chain is also connected to the trolley.
[0017] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0018] The first driving device further includes a handwheel. The handwheel is arranged on the main vehicle, and the handwheel is also connected to the sprocket.
[0019] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0020] Rollers are arranged on the trolley, and the trolley is movably arranged on the first track or the second track through the rollers.
[0021] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0022] A first limiting member is further arranged on the main vehicle, and the first limiting member can move up and down on the main vehicle;
[0023] The telescopic device further includes a cooperating member, and the cooperating member is arranged on the second track;
[0024] When the second track is flipped to the outside of the frame, the cooperating member abuts against the first limiting member so that the cooperating member and the first limiting member avoid the trolley;
[0025] When the second track is flipped to the inside of the frame, the cooperation between the cooperating member and the first limiting member is released, and the first limiting member limits the trolley.
[0026] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0027] A second limiting member is further arranged on the main vehicle, and the second limiting member is movably arranged on the main vehicle. The second limiting member is used to limit the main vehicle.
[0028] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0029] A third limiting member and a first jack are further arranged on the main vehicle, and a second jack is arranged on the trolley. The third limiting member is movably inserted into the first jack and the second jack.
[0030] In some embodiments of the present application:
[0031] A fourth limiting member is further provided on the main vehicle, and a third jack is further provided on the frame body. The fourth limiting member is movably inserted into the third jack.
[0032] The utility model provides a trolley for replacing a mold. Compared with the prior art, its beneficial effects are as follows:
[0033] The trolley for replacing a mold of the utility model includes a main vehicle, a telescopic device, a second driving device and a small trolley. When replacing a mold, the second driving device drives the frame body to extend corresponding to the casting equipment, the second track is docked with the first track, and then the small trolley is driven to move from the first track to the second track. The mold to be replaced can be directly placed on the small trolley, and then the small trolley is driven to move from the second track to the first track to take out the mold in the casting equipment; when a new mold needs to be fed into the casting equipment, a new mold is placed on the small trolley, the second driving device drives the frame body to extend corresponding to the casting equipment, the second track is docked with the first track, and then the small trolley is driven to move from the first track to the second track, and the new mold can be directly fed into the casting equipment. Through such a structure, it can assist the staff to replace the mold, reduce the contact with the high-temperature mold and the heavy object handling operation, which is beneficial to safe production. Description of the Drawings
[0034] Figure 1 is a schematic structural diagram of the trolley for replacing a mold according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0035] Figure 2 is Figure 1 an enlarged schematic view of part A in
[0036] Figure 3 is a schematic structural diagram of the small trolley according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0037] Figure 4 is a partial schematic structural diagram of the telescopic device and the main vehicle according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0038] Figure 5 is Figure 4 an enlarged schematic view of part B in
[0039] Figure 6 is Figure 4 an enlarged schematic view of part C in
[0040] Figure 7 is a partial schematic structural diagram of the telescopic device according to an embodiment of the utility model.
[0041] Figure 8It is a partial structural schematic diagram of the telescopic device according to an embodiment of the present utility model.
[0042] Figure 9 It is Figure 8 an enlarged schematic diagram of the position D in
[0043] In the figure, 1 is the main vehicle; 2 is the telescopic device; 3 is the second driving device; 4 is the small trolley; 11 is the first track; 12 is the first limiting member; 13 is the second limiting member; 14 is the third limiting member; 15 is the first jack; 16 is the fourth limiting member; 21 is the frame; 22 is the second track; 23 is the first driving device; 24 is the rotating member; 25 is the transmission gear; 26 is the rack; 27 is the fitting; 211 is the third jack; 231 is the chain; 232 is the sprocket; 233 is the handwheel; 41 is the placement area; 42 is the roller; 43 is the second jack. Detailed implementation manners
[0044] The following combines the accompanying drawings and embodiments to further describe in detail the specific implementation manners of the present utility model. The following embodiments are used to illustrate the present utility model, but are not used to limit the scope of the present utility model.
[0045] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "center", "longitudinal", "transverse", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and 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, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation to the present utility model. In addition, the terms "first", "second", "third" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance.
[0046] In the description of the present utility model, it should be noted that unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium, and it can be the communication inside two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.
[0047] In addition, in the description of the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the meaning of "a plurality" is two or more.
[0048] For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific situations.
[0049] Please refer to Figure 1 , a trolley for replacing a mold in a preferred embodiment of the present utility model includes: a main vehicle 1, a telescopic device 2, a second driving device 3, and a small trolley 4.
[0050] The main vehicle 1 has a first track 11.
[0051] The telescopic device 2 includes a frame body 21, a second track 22, and a first driving device 23. The frame body 21 is telescopically arranged on the main vehicle 1. Both the first driving device 23 and the second track 22 are arranged on the frame body 21. The second track 22 can form a state where the two are coaxial and connected at the ends with the first track 11.
[0052] The second driving device 3 is arranged on the main vehicle 1. The second driving device 3 is used to drive the frame body 21 to perform telescopic movement.
[0053] Please refer to Figure 3 , the small trolley 4 has a placement area 41 for placing the mold. The small trolley 4 is movably arranged on the first track 11 or the second track 22. The first driving device 23 is connected to the small trolley 4. The first driving device 23 can drive the small trolley 4 to move from the first track 11 to the second track 22, or the first driving device 23 drives the small trolley 4 to move from the second track 22 to the first track 11.
[0054] The trolley for replacing the mold of the present utility model includes a main vehicle 1, a telescopic device 2, a second driving device 3, and a small trolley 4. When replacing the mold, the second driving device 3 drives the frame body 21 to extend out corresponding to the casting equipment. The second track 22 and the first track 11 are docked. Then, the small trolley 4 is driven to move from the first track 11 to the second track 22. The mold to be replaced can be directly placed on the small trolley 4. Then, the small trolley 4 is driven to move from the second track 22 to the first track 11 to take out the mold in the casting equipment; when a new mold needs to be fed into the casting equipment, the new mold is placed on the small trolley 4. The second driving device 3 drives the frame body 21 to extend out corresponding to the casting equipment. The second track 22 and the first track 11 are docked. Then, the small trolley 4 is driven to move from the first track 11 to the second track 22, and the new mold can be directly fed into the casting equipment. Through such a structure, it can assist the staff in replacing the mold, reduce the contact with the high-temperature mold and the heavy object handling operation, which is beneficial to safe production.
[0055] The telescopic device 2 further includes a rotating member 24. The second track 22 is rotatably connected to the frame body 21 through the rotating member 24.
[0056] When the second track 22 is flipped to the outside of the frame body 21, the second track 22 forms a state where the two are coaxial and connected at the ends with the first track 11.
[0057] When the second track 22 is flipped to the inner side of the frame 21, the second driving device 3 can drive the frame 21 to extend and retract on the main vehicle 1.
[0058] When the frame 21 retracts onto the main vehicle 1, the second track 22 is located on the inner side of the frame 21, so that the second track 22 does not affect the extension and retraction of the frame 21 on the main vehicle 1. When the second driving device 3 drives the frame 21 to extend corresponding to the casting equipment, the second track 22 is flipped to the outer side of the frame 21. While realizing the docking of the second track 22 with the first track 11, the second track 22 can also restrict the frame 21, and the frame 21 cannot retract onto the main vehicle 1.
[0059] The rotating member 24 can be set as a hinge.
[0060] Please refer to Figures 7 - 9 The telescopic device 2 further includes a transmission gear 25 and a rack 26. The transmission gear 25 is rotatably arranged on the main vehicle 1. The second driving device 3 drives the transmission gear 25 to rotate. The transmission gear 25 meshes with the rack 26, and the rack 26 is arranged on the frame 21.
[0061] When the second driving device 3 drives the frame 21 to extend and retract, the power of the second driving device 3 is transmitted to the transmission gear 25. The transmission gear 25 rotates to drive the rack 26 to move. The extending direction of the rack 26 is parallel to the extending and retracting direction of the frame 21. When the rack 26 moves, it drives the frame 21 to perform extending and retracting movements.
[0062] The second driving device 3 is a motor.
[0063] The first driving device 23 includes a chain 231 and a sprocket 232. The sprocket 232 is arranged on the frame 21. The chain 231 is arranged on the sprocket 232. The chain 231 can move along the extending and retracting direction of the frame 21. The chain 231 is also connected to the trolley 4.
[0064] When the second driving device 3 drives the frame 21 to extend and retract, the trolley 4 is on the first track 11. In the extended state of the frame 21, when the docking of the first track 11 and the second track 22 is completed, the trolley 4 can move on the first track 11 and the second track 22.
[0065] The sprockets 232 are set as a pair. The chain 231 is arranged on this pair of sprockets 232, and the sprockets 232 are located at both ends of the chain 231.
[0066] When driving the trolley 4 to move, the sprocket 232 is driven to rotate. The chain 231 arranged on the sprocket 232 also moves linearly accordingly. The chain 231 drives the trolley 4 to move on the first track 11 and the second track 22.
[0067] The first driving device 23 further includes a handwheel 233. The handwheel 233 is arranged on the main vehicle 1, and the handwheel 233 is also connected to the sprocket 232.
[0068] When turning the handwheel 233, one of the sprockets 232 can be driven to rotate, thereby driving the chain 231, and then driving the trolley 4 to move. Different rotation directions of the handwheel 233 can drive the trolley 4 to move in different directions, so as to realize the movement of the trolley 4 from the first track 11 to the second track 22, or the movement of the trolley 4 from the second track 22 to the first track 11.
[0069] Rollers 42 are provided on the trolley 4, and the trolley 4 is movably arranged on the first track 11 or the second track 22 through the rollers 42.
[0070] The setting of the rollers 42 can reduce the frictional loss between the trolley 4 and the first track 11 or the second track 22 during the movement of the trolley 4.
[0071] Please refer to Figure 2 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6 On the main vehicle 1, a first limiting member 12 is further provided, and the first limiting member 12 can move up and down on the main vehicle 1.
[0072] The telescopic device 2 further includes a mating member 27, and the mating member 27 is arranged on the second track 22.
[0073] When the second track 22 is flipped to the outside of the frame 21, the mating member 27 abuts against the first limiting member 12 so that the mating member 27 and the first limiting member 12 avoid the trolley 4.
[0074] When the second track 22 is flipped to the inside of the frame 21, the mating member 27 is disengaged from the first limiting member 12, and the first limiting member 12 limits the trolley 4.
[0075] The first limiting member 12 is columnar, and an elastic member can be arranged on the first limiting member 12 so that the initial position of the first limiting member 12 can block the trolley 4 and play a role in limiting the trolley 4, while the first limiting member 12 can also be pressed down. When being pressed down, the first limiting member 12 avoids the trolley 4, and the trolley 4 will not interfere with the first limiting member 12 during movement.
[0076] The mating member 27 is a pressing plate arranged on the second track 22. When the second track 22 is flipped to the outside of the frame 21, the mating member 27 moves with the second track 22, and when the second track 22 moves to the position where it is docked with the first track 11, the mating member 27 presses the first limiting member 12 so that the first limiting member 12 avoids the trolley 4.
[0077] When the second track 22 is flipped back to the inside of the frame 21, the first limiting member 12 returns to its initial position.
[0078] The main vehicle 1 is also provided with a second limiting member 13, which is movably arranged on the main vehicle 1 and used for limiting the main vehicle 1.
[0079] The second limiting member 13 is also columnar. A through hole for the second limiting member 13 to pass through is arranged on the main vehicle 1, and a preset hole is also preset on the ground where the trolley for replacing the mold is located, so that the second limiting member 13 can be inserted into the through hole and the preset hole on the ground at the same time, thereby restricting the position of the main vehicle 1. When the main vehicle 1 needs to be moved, the second limiting member 13 can be pulled out from the preset hole on the ground.
[0080] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 5 , the main vehicle 1 is also provided with a third limiting member 14 and a first jack 15, and the small trolley 4 is provided with a second jack 43. The third limiting member 14 is movably inserted into the first jack 15 and the second jack 43.
[0081] The third limiting member 14 is also columnar. When the third limiting member 14 is inserted into the first jack 15 and the second jack 43, it can limit the position of the small trolley 4 and prevent the small trolley 4 from moving freely on the first track 11. When the small trolley 4 needs to be driven, the third limiting member 14 can be pulled out from the second jack 43.
[0082] Please refer to Figure 6 , the main vehicle 1 is also provided with a fourth limiting member 16, and the frame 21 is also provided with a third jack 211. The fourth limiting member 16 is movably inserted into the third jack 211.
[0083] The fourth limiting member 16 includes a sleeve and a telescopic rod arranged inside the sleeve. The sleeve is arranged on the main vehicle 1. One end of the telescopic rod passes through the main vehicle 1 and is used for inserting into the third jack 211, and the other end of the telescopic rod is provided with a handle. When the handle rotates to the first position, the telescopic rod extends and inserts into the third jack 211 to limit the position of the frame 21 and prevent the frame 21 from moving on the main vehicle 1. When the handle rotates to the second position, the telescopic rod retracts into the sleeve and is pulled out from the third jack 211, so that the frame 21 can telescopically move on the main vehicle 1.
[0084] The above are only the preferred embodiments of the present invention. It should be noted that for those of ordinary skill in the art, without departing from the technical principle of the present invention, several improvements and replacements can still be made, and these improvements and replacements should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present invention.
Claims
1. A trolley for replacing a mold, characterized in that, Comprising: A main vehicle having a first track; A telescopic device including a frame body, a second track, and a first driving device. The frame body is telescopically arranged on the main vehicle. The first driving device and the second track are both arranged on the frame body, and the second track can form a state where the two are coaxial and connected at the ends with the first track; A second driving device arranged on the main vehicle, and the second driving device is used to drive the telescopic movement of the frame body; A small trolley having a placement area for placing a mold. The small trolley is movably arranged on the first track or the second track. The first driving device is connected to the small trolley, and the first driving device can drive the small trolley to move from the first track to the second track, or the first driving device drives the small trolley to move from the second track to the first track.
2. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic device further includes a rotating member, and the second track is flip-connectable to the frame body through the rotating member; When the second track is flipped to the outside of the frame body, the second track forms a state where the two are coaxial and connected at the ends with the first track; When the second track is flipped to the inside of the frame body, the second driving device can drive the frame body to telescopically move on the main vehicle.
3. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: The telescopic device further includes a transmission gear and a rack. The transmission gear is rotatably arranged on the main vehicle. The second driving device drives the transmission gear to rotate. The transmission gear meshes with the rack, and the rack is arranged on the frame body.
4. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: The first driving device includes a chain and a sprocket. The sprocket is arranged on the frame body. The chain is arranged on the sprocket. The chain can move along the telescopic direction of the frame body, and the chain is also connected to the small trolley.
5. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 4, wherein: The first driving device further includes a handwheel. The handwheel is arranged on the main vehicle, and the handwheel is also connected to the sprocket.
6. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: Rollers are arranged on the small trolley, and the small trolley is movably arranged on the first track or the second track through the rollers.
7. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: A first limiting member is further arranged on the main vehicle, and the first limiting member can move up and down on the main vehicle; The telescopic device further includes a mating member, and the mating member is arranged on the second track; When the second track is flipped to the outside of the frame body, the mating member abuts against the first limiting member so that the mating member and the first limiting member avoid the small trolley; When the second track is flipped to the inside of the frame body, the mating member is disengaged from the first limiting member, and the first limiting member limits the small trolley.
8. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: A second limiting member is further provided on the main vehicle. The second limiting member is movably arranged on the main vehicle and is used for limiting the main vehicle.
9. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: A third limiting member and a first insertion hole are further provided on the main vehicle, a second insertion hole is provided on the small trolley, and the third limiting member is movably inserted into the first insertion hole and the second insertion hole.
10. The trolley for replacing a mold according to claim 1, wherein: A fourth limiting member is further provided on the main vehicle, a third insertion hole is further provided on the frame body, and the fourth limiting member is movably inserted into the third insertion hole.