Meshing tooth structure for walking track of light shuttle vehicle

By designing a mesh structure for light shuttle vehicles to walk the tracks, the limit guide chute, limit reverse slip, positioning cylinder and countersunk screws are used to solve the problem of high flatness in the crossing position of the track, and achieve rapid installation and safe operation.

CN223174869UActive Publication Date: 2025-08-01ANHUI YINFEI INTELLIGENT LOGISTICS EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422274019.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-14
Publication Date
2025-08-01
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-14

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Technical Problem

At the intersection of light shuttle vehicles walking tracks, the prior art is difficult to achieve high flatness installation of the tracks, resulting in problems of noise, bumps and cargo displacement or drops in the shuttle vehicles.

Method used

A mesh structure is designed, including square support and four rails with radiation settings. The limit guide slide chute, limit inverted slide bar, positioning cylinder and counterscrew are used to achieve rapid installation and high flatness of the track. The vertical and horizontal position limits are achieved through the coordination of the limit inverted slide bar and the limit inverted slide bar, the coordination of the positioning cylinder and the positioning arc groove is achieved to achieve limits in the propulsion direction, and the coordination of the counterscrew is performed to ensure that the track is connected smoothly.

Benefits of technology

The light shuttle car's walking tracks are quickly installed at the intersection position, ensuring high flatness of the track connection position, avoiding noise and bumps during the shuttle car's operation, and ensuring the safety of goods.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a meshing tooth structure for a walking track of a light shuttle vehicle, which comprises a square supporting piece and four tracks arranged in a radiation mode, every two adjacent tracks are perpendicular to each other, the four corners of the square supporting piece are provided with limiting guide sliding grooves, the bottom surfaces of the tracks are provided with limiting reverse sliding strips, and the limiting reverse sliding strips are arranged on the square supporting piece. A positioning cylinder is arranged in the center of the square supporting piece, a 90-degree male groove is formed in the butt joint end of the track, the side walls of every two adjacent butt joint ends are attached, at least two counterbores are formed in the end, close to the square supporting piece, of the track, a through hole is formed in the square supporting piece, countersunk screws penetrating through the through hole are installed in the counterbores, and the square supporting piece and the track are connected through the positioning cylinder. The upper surface of the sunk screw is flush with the upper surface of the track, the lower end of the sunk screw is sleeved with a nut, and the end of the butt joint end is provided with a positioning arc groove attached to the positioning cylinder. The meshing tooth structure is used for the cross reversing position of the walking track of the light shuttle vehicle and is easy to align during assembly, and the flatness of the connecting position of the track bearing surfaces of the four tracks after installation is high.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a running track for a light shuttle vehicle, in particular to a meshing structure for the running track for the light shuttle vehicle. Background Art

[0002] Automated warehouse racking, as a crucial logistics storage device, can be used in conjunction with shuttles, multi-purpose vehicles, four-way vehicles, stackers, conveyor lines, and other equipment to complete material retrieval and storage tasks. It is used in smart warehouse projects across various industries. However, in light shuttle projects, the horizontal paths of the shuttles may intersect, making the coordination of intersecting tracks particularly critical. Even the slightest deviation can cause noise during operation, or even jolt the shuttle, potentially causing the cargo carried by the shuttle to shift or fall. Therefore, a meshing structure for the shuttle track at these intersections is required. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a meshing structure for a light shuttle vehicle running track, which is used for the cross-cross reversing position of the light shuttle vehicle running track, is easy to align during assembly, and the intersection position of the four track bearing surfaces is highly flat after installation.

[0004] The four corner positions of the square support members are each provided with a limit guide slot extending toward the center direction, and the bottom surface of the track is provided with a limit reverse slide bar that fits the limit guide slot. The center of the square support member is provided with a positioning cylinder, and the docking end of the track is provided with a 90° angle male groove, and the side walls of the two adjacent docking ends are in contact with each other. At least two countersunk holes are provided at one end of the track near the square support member, and a through hole coaxial with the countersunk hole is provided on the square support member, and a countersunk screw passing through the through hole is installed in the countersunk hole, the upper surface of the countersunk screw is flush with the upper surface of the track, and a nut is sleeved on the lower end of the countersunk screw, and the end of the docking end is provided with a positioning arc groove that fits the positioning cylinder.

[0005] Preferably, the limiting guide groove is a T-shaped groove or a dovetail groove, and the limiting reverse slide bar is a T-shaped bar or a dovetail bar arranged corresponding to the limiting guide groove.

[0006] Preferably, a hexagonal socket is provided in the middle of the countersunk screw.

[0007] Preferably, side baffles are provided on both sides of the track; and two adjacent side baffles are connected to each other.

[0008] Preferably, the side baffle includes extension plates fixed to both sides of the track, and upper baffle plates fixed to the extension plates. A docking plate is fixed to the inner end of the upper baffle plate, and two adjacent docking plates are docked with each other.

[0009] Preferably, the distance between the docking plate and the side surface of the track gradually increases in the direction towards the docking end, and a docking inclined surface is provided at the end of the docking plate.

[0010] Preferably, the upper end of the positioning cylinder does not protrude above the upper surface of the track.

[0011] According to the above technical solution, the present invention provides a ratchet structure for a walking track of a light shuttle car. The ratchet structure includes a square support member and four tracks arranged radially. Two adjacent tracks are perpendicular to each other. Limiting guide chutes extending towards the center direction are provided at four corner positions of the square support member. A limiting reverse slide bar that fits with the limiting guide chute is provided at the bottom surface of the track. A positioning cylinder is provided at the center of the square support member. A 90° angle male groove is opened at the docking end of the track. The side walls of two adjacent docking ends are attached to each other. At least two countersunk holes are provided at one end of the track close to the square support member. Through holes coaxial with the countersunk holes are provided on the square support member. Countersunk screws passing through the through holes are installed in the countersunk holes. The upper surface of the countersunk screw is flush with the upper surface of the track. A nut is sleeved on the lower end of the countersunk screw. A positioning arc groove that fits with the positioning cylinder is provided at the end of the docking end

[0012] The assembly method and beneficial effects of the ratchet structure are as follows: During assembly, the docking ends of the four tracks in four directions are sequentially inserted along their respective limiting guide chutes. When the insertion reaches the position where the positioning arc groove abuts against the positioning cylinder, the installation is in place. After each track is installed in place, the countersunk screws are sequentially inserted into the countersunk holes and the through holes and then locked by nuts. After all four tracks are installed in place, the side walls of the docking ends are attached to each other in sequence. When installing this ratchet structure, the cooperation between the limiting reverse slide bar and the limiting reverse slide bar realizes the limitation of the vertical direction and the horizontal left and right positions, and the cooperation between the positioning cylinder and the positioning arc groove realizes the limitation of the advancing direction, thereby realizing the rapid installation of the track. Also, due to the cooperation between the countersunk hole and the countersunk screw, and the contact cooperation of each docking end, after the track is locked and installed on the square support member through the countersunk screw and the nut, the surface of the countersunk screw does not protrude from the track bearing surface after installation, and the flatness of the connection position of each track is high, without affecting the normal walking of the shuttle car.

[0013] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the subsequent specific implementation part. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The accompanying drawings are used to provide a further understanding of the present utility model and constitute a part of the specification. Together with the following specific embodiments, they are used to explain the present utility model, but do not constitute a limitation to the present utility model. In the accompanying drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the rodent structure;

[0016] Figure 2 is a schematic diagram of the top view structure of a preferred embodiment of the rodent structure;

[0017] Figure 3 is Figure 2 a schematic diagram of the A-A sectional structure of

[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the square support member;

[0019] Figure 5 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a preferred embodiment of the track.

[0020] Description of Reference Numerals

[0021] 1 - Square support member; 2 - Track; 3 - Limit reverse sliding strip; 4 - Extension plate; 5 - Upper baffle; 6 - Countersunk head screw; 7 - Hexagon socket; 8 - Docking end; 9 - Positioning cylinder; 10 - Docking plate; 11 - Limit guide chute; 12 - Nut; 13 - Through hole; 14 - Positioning arc groove; 15 - Docking inclined plane; 16 - Countersunk head hole. Specific Embodiments

[0022] The following provides a detailed description of the specific embodiments of the present utility model with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are only used to illustrate and explain the present utility model and do not limit the present utility model.

[0023] In the present utility model, unless otherwise stated, the directional terms such as "up and down, left and right, front and back, inside and outside" included in the terms only represent the orientation of the terms in the normal use state, or are the common names understood by those skilled in the art, and should not be regarded as a limitation to the terms.

[0024] See Figures 1-5The ratchet structure for the walking track of a light shuttle car shown in the figure. The ratchet structure includes a square support member 1 and four tracks 2 arranged radially. Two adjacent tracks 2 are perpendicular to each other. At the four corner positions of the square support member 1, there are limit guide chutes 11 extending towards the center direction. On the bottom surface of the track 2, there is a limit reverse slide bar 3 that fits with the limit guide chute 11. At the center of the square support member 1, there is a positioning cylinder 9. The docking end 8 of the track 2 has a 90° angle male groove. The side walls of two adjacent docking ends 8 are in contact with each other. At least two countersunk holes 16 are provided at one end of the track 2 close to the square support member 1. On the square support member 1, there is a through hole 13 coaxial with the countersunk hole 16. A countersunk screw 6 passing through the through hole 13 is installed in the countersunk hole 16. The upper surface of the countersunk screw 6 is flush with the upper surface of the track 2. A nut 12 is sleeved on the lower end of the countersunk screw 6. At the end of the docking end 8, there is a positioning arc groove 14 that fits with the positioning cylinder 9.

[0025] By implementing the above technical solution, the bottom surface of the square support member 1 in the present utility model is fixed by welding or bolt installation on the structural beam of the overall shelf. During assembly, the docking ends 8 of the four tracks 2 in four directions are sequentially inserted along their respective limit guide chutes 11. When the insertion reaches the positioning arc groove 14 abuts against the positioning cylinder 9, the installation is in place. After each track 2 is installed in place, it is locked by inserting the countersunk screw 6 into the countersunk hole 16 and the through hole 13 in sequence and then tightening with the nut 12. After all four tracks 2 are installed in place, the side walls of the respective docking ends 8 are in contact with each other in sequence. When installing this ratchet structure, the vertical direction and the horizontal left and right positions are limited through the cooperation of the limit reverse slide bar 3 and the limit guide chute 11, and the advancing direction is limited through the cooperation of the positioning cylinder 9 and the positioning arc groove 14, thus realizing the rapid installation of the track 2. Also, due to the cooperation of the countersunk hole 16 and the countersunk screw 6, and the contact cooperation of the respective docking ends 8, after the track 2 is locked and installed on the square support member 1 through the countersunk screw 6 and the nut 12, the surface of the countersunk screw 6 does not protrude from the track 2's rail bearing surface after installation, and the flatness of the connection position of each track 2 is high, without affecting the normal walking of the shuttle car.

[0026] In this embodiment, in order to further provide a structure of the limit guide groove and the limit reverse slide bar, the limit guide chute 11 is a T-shaped groove or a dovetail groove, and the limit reverse slide bar 3 is a T-shaped bar or a dovetail bar corresponding to the limit guide chute 11.

[0027] In this embodiment, an internal hexagonal groove 7 is provided in the middle of the countersunk screw 6. Through such a setting, when disassembling and assembling the countersunk screw 6, a corresponding internal hexagonal screwdriver can be used.

[0028] In this embodiment, side baffles are provided on both sides of the track 2; two adjacent side baffles are butted against each other. Through such a setting, the two sides of the track 2 have a limiting effect, preventing the wheels of the shuttle car from disengaging from the track 2 when rolling, especially at the turning points of the cross-junction.

[0029] In this embodiment, in order to further provide a side baffle structure, the side baffle includes an extension plate 4 fixedly connected to both sides of the track 2, and an upper baffle 5 fixedly connected to the extension plate 4. A docking plate 10 is fixedly connected to the inner end of the upper baffle 5, and two adjacent docking plates 10 are butted against each other. Through the setting of the extension plate 4, the movement margin of the wheels is increased at the cross-junction position, facilitating the steering operation. Of course, in order to prevent the wheels from falling, the distance between the upper baffle 5 and the side of the track 2 should not exceed half of the width of the wheels. In addition, through the setting of the docking plate 10, the two adjacent docking plates 10 are butted against each other to form a closure, preventing the wheels from being blocked during the commutation.

[0030] In this embodiment, the distance between the docking plate 10 and the side of the track 2 gradually increases in the direction towards the docking end 8, and a docking inclined surface 15 is provided at the end of the docking plate 10. Through such a setting, a flared side structure is formed on both sides of each track 2 at the end position, enabling the wheels to better enter the corresponding tracks 2 after commutation.

[0031] In this embodiment, the upper end of the positioning cylinder 9 does not protrude above the upper surface of the track 2. Of course, as an optimal way: the upper end of the positioning cylinder 9 is set to be flush with the rail-bearing surface of the track 2.

[0032] The preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail above in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the specific details in the above embodiments. Within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention, various simple modifications can be made to the technical solutions of the present invention, and these simple modifications all fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

[0033] In addition, it should be noted that, in the various specific technical features described in the above specific embodiments, they can be combined in any suitable way without conflict. In order to avoid unnecessary repetition, the present invention will not separately describe various possible combination methods.

[0034] In addition, any combination can be made between various different embodiments of the present invention as long as it does not violate the idea of the present invention, and it should also be regarded as the content disclosed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A ratchet structure for a walking track of a light shuttle car, characterized in that, The rodent structure includes a square support member (1) and four radially arranged tracks (2). Two adjacent tracks (2) are perpendicular to each other. At four corner positions of the square support member (1), there are provided limit guide chutes (11) extending towards the center direction. On the bottom surface of the track (2), there is provided a limit reverse slide bar (3) that fits with the limit guide chute (11). At the center of the square support member (1), there is provided a positioning cylinder (9). At the docking end (8) of the track (2), a 90° angle male groove is formed. The side walls of two adjacent docking ends (8) are in contact with each other. At least two countersunk holes (16) are provided at one end of the track (2) close to the square support member (1). On the square support member (1), there is provided a through hole (13) coaxial with the countersunk hole (16). A countersunk screw (6) passing through the through hole (13) is installed in the countersunk hole (16). The upper surface of the countersunk screw (6) is flush with the upper surface of the track (2). A nut (12) is sleeved on the lower end of the countersunk screw (6). At the end of the docking end (8), there is provided a positioning arc groove (14) that fits with the positioning cylinder (9).

2. The rodent structure for the walking track of the light shuttle car according to claim 1, wherein The limit guide chute (11) is a T-shaped groove or a dovetail groove, and the limit reverse slide bar (3) is a T-shaped bar or a dovetail bar corresponding to the limit guide chute (11).

3. The ratchet structure for the walking track of the light shuttle car according to claim 1, characterized in that, An internal hexagonal groove (7) is provided in the middle of the countersunk screw (6).

4. The ratchet structure for the walking track of a light shuttle car according to claim 1, characterized in that Side baffles are provided on both sides of the track (2); Two adjacent side baffles are docked with each other.

5. The ratchet structure for the walking track of the light shuttle car according to claim 4, characterized in that, The side baffle includes an extension plate (4) fixedly connected to both sides of the track (2), 6. The rodent structure for the walking track of the light shuttle car according to claim 5, characterized in that, and an upper baffle (5) fixedly connected to the extension plate (4). A docking plate (10) is fixedly connected to the inner end of the upper baffle (5). Two adjacent docking plates (10) are docked with each other.

7. The rodent structure for the walking track of the light shuttle car according to claim 1, characterized in that, The distance between the docking plate (10) and the side surface of the track (2) gradually increases in the direction towards the docking end (8). A docking inclined surface (15) is provided at the end of the docking plate (10). The upper end of the positioning cylinder (9) does not protrude above the upper surface of the track (2).