Assembled frame of four-way shuttle vehicle
Through the modular design of four-way shuttle frame, standard components are spliced to solve the problems of high weight, high energy consumption and complex maintenance of traditional frames, and lightweight, convenient maintenance and flexible expansion are achieved to meet modern logistics needs.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202422549906.0
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-10-22
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-10-22
AI Technical Summary
The frame of the traditional four-way shuttle car is heavy, has high energy consumption, is inconvenient to maintain, is complex in manufacturing and is difficult to expand, and cannot meet the efficiency and flexibility needs of the modern logistics industry.
The frame is built by splicing standard components, and precision connecting structures such as slots, protrusions and bolt holes are used to achieve stable assembly, simplifying production and maintenance.
It reduces production costs and technical difficulties, improves assembly and maintenance convenience, provides lightweight and scalability of equipment, and adapts to changes in logistics needs.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model belongs to the technical field of four-way shuttle vehicles, in particular to an assembled vehicle frame of the four-way shuttle vehicle. Background Art
[0002] In today's rapidly developing modern logistics industry, four-way shuttles, with their unique flexibility and efficiency, have become an indispensable component of automated warehousing systems. Within this complex mechanical structure, the frame serves as the cornerstone, not only supporting the four-way shuttle's essential components but also shouldering the heavy lifting of heavy loads. Therefore, the frame's design and material selection directly impact the shuttle's performance and lifespan.
[0003] Traditionally, four-way shuttles have used welded steel frames. While this choice provides a certain degree of structural strength, its drawbacks are becoming increasingly apparent. First, welded steel frames are often heavy, like a heavy fortress, which inadvertently increases the shuttle's energy consumption and significantly reduces its range. In today's increasingly energy-scarce world, improving equipment energy efficiency and reducing unnecessary energy consumption have become common goals across the industry.
[0004] Secondly, welded steel frames present numerous inconveniences in repair and replacement. Due to the welding process, any damage to the frame is often difficult to repair and requires complete replacement, which undoubtedly increases maintenance costs and time. Furthermore, high-precision dimensional control is difficult to achieve during the welding process, further exacerbating the increase in quality costs. In this highly competitive market, cost control is crucial for business survival and development.
[0005] Furthermore, the manufacturing process of traditional frames is complex, especially the post-weld machining of critical reference surfaces, which is not only tedious but also requires extremely high technical skills. This not only increases production difficulty and cycle time, but can also lead to a decrease in yield, affecting the company's overall profitability.
[0006] More seriously, the structural design of traditional vehicle frames often lacks sufficient scalability. With the continuous development and changes in the logistics industry, the functional and performance requirements of four-way shuttle vehicles are also constantly increasing. However, the traditional vehicle frame, limited by its fixed structural design, is difficult to adapt to subsequent expansion and upgrade requirements, which undoubtedly limits the market competitiveness and vitality of the product.
[0007] In view of this, it is particularly important to design and develop a lightweight, efficient and expandable assembled frame for a four-way shuttle. Utility Model Content
[0008] In view of the problems existing in the prior art, the utility model provides an assembled frame for a four-way shuttle vehicle, which is assembled by splicing standard components and is easy to disassemble, assemble and expand.
[0009] The technical solution adopted by this utility model is:
[0010] An assembled frame for a four-way shuttle vehicle, comprising:
[0011] A U-shaped main frame formed by sequentially joining the left side panel, the front side panel, the right side panel and the rear side panel of the frame;
[0012] The front connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate of the lifting gear box are located inside the U-shaped main frame; the front connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate of the lifting gear box are both perpendicular to the left side plate and the rear side plate of the frame; wherein:
[0013] The front connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the bottom of the front side plate of the frame are plugged in through the front side attachment plate; a front inner panel is provided between the front connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the front side plate of the frame, and the bottom of the front inner panel is plugged in with the front side attachment plate; two front inner panels are plugged in between the front inner panel and the front side plate of the frame;
[0014] The rear connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the bottom of the rear side plate of the frame are plugged in through the rear side attachment plate; a rear inner panel is arranged between the rear connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the rear side plate of the frame, and the bottom of the rear inner panel is plugged in with the rear side attachment plate; two rear inner panels are plugged in between the rear inner panel and the rear side plate of the frame.
[0015] Preferably, the left side plate of the frame and the right side plate of the frame have the same structure; the left side plate of the frame includes a left side plate body, and a No. 1 card hole and a No. 1 bolt hole are provided at the splicing position of the left side plate body and the front connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate of the lifting gear box; a No. 1 splicing interface is provided at the splicing position of the left side plate body and the front side plate of the upper frame and the rear side plate of the frame.
[0016] Preferably, the front side panel of the frame and the rear side panel of the frame have the same structure; the front side panel of the frame includes a front side panel body, and a No. 1 protrusion that cooperates with the No. 1 splicing interface is provided at the splicing position of the front side panel body and the left side panel and the right side panel of the frame; a No. 2 bolt hole is provided at the plug-in position of the front side panel body and the front side attachment plate; and a No. 2 card hole is provided at the plug-in position of the front side panel body and the front inner side panel.
[0017] Preferably, the front connecting plate of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate of the lifting gear box have the same structure; the front connecting plate of the lifting gear box includes a front connecting plate body, and two U-shaped channels for the transmission shaft to pass through are opened on the upper surface of the front connecting plate body; a No. 2 protrusion that cooperates with the No. 1 card hole is provided at the splicing position of the front connecting plate body and the left plate and the right plate of the frame; a No. 2 splicing interface is opened at the plug-in position of the front connecting plate body and the front auxiliary plate.
[0018] Preferably, the front inner panel and the rear inner panel have the same structure; the front inner panel includes a front inner panel body, a groove that cooperates with the front attachment plate is opened on the lower surface of the front inner panel body, and a bolt hole is opened on the contact surface between the front inner panel body and the front inner panel.
[0019] Preferably, the front inner plate and the rear inner plate have the same structure; a No. 3 protrusion and a plurality of bolt holes are provided on the plug-in surface of the front inner plate and the front plate of the frame.
[0020] Preferably, a plurality of bolt holes are provided on the butt joint surface between the front inner plate and the front inner panel.
[0021] Compared with the prior art, the advantages and positive effects of this application are:
[0022] To achieve more efficient assembly and easier maintenance, this utility model first designs the four-way shuttle's frame into modular standardization. This means that each component of the frame is designed as an independent unit with uniform interfaces and standardized dimensions. These standardized components, like building blocks, are connected seamlessly and securely through pre-designed slots, protrusions, or bolt holes. This design not only simplifies the production process but also provides unparalleled convenience in subsequent use and maintenance.
[0023] Compared to traditional, one-piece welded structures, the modular four-way shuttle frame offers numerous significant technical advantages. First, it completely eliminates complex welding processes in favor of a simpler, more intuitive assembly method. This not only significantly reduces the technical complexity and costs of production, but also makes assembly and disassembly unprecedentedly convenient, flexible, and safe. Operators can quickly master the system with minimal training, significantly improving work efficiency.
[0024] Secondly, the modular design makes frame maintenance much simpler and faster. If a component becomes worn or damaged due to long-term use, there's no need to disassemble and replace the entire frame. Simply remove the damaged component and replace it with a new, standard component. This partial replacement method not only saves time and money but also extends the life of the equipment.
[0025] More importantly, the frame assembly, assembled from standard components, reduces weight while also allowing for unlimited expansion and upgrade possibilities. As warehousing needs evolve and evolve, new functional modules can be easily replaced or added to meet diverse application scenarios and requirements. This flexibility and scalability promises the four-way shuttle a promising future in warehousing and logistics.
[0026] In summary, the modular standardized design of the four-way shuttle frame not only improves production efficiency and maintenance convenience, but also reduces costs, reduces weight, and gives the equipment greater flexibility and scalability. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] In order to more clearly illustrate the embodiments of the present invention or the technical solutions in the prior art, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments or the description of the prior art. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present invention. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without paying any creative work.
[0028] Figure 1 This is a structural diagram of traditional technology;
[0029] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present application;
[0030] Figure 3 An exploded view of a preferred embodiment of the present application;
[0031] Figure 4 This is a structural diagram of the left side plate of the frame in the preferred embodiment of this application;
[0032] Figure 5 This is a structural diagram of the front side panels of the frame in the preferred embodiment of this application;
[0033] Figure 6 This is a structural diagram of the front connecting plate of the lifting gearbox in the preferred embodiment of this application;
[0034] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the front inner panel in a preferred embodiment of the present application;
[0035] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the front inner plate in the preferred embodiment of this application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0036] The technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the 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. The components of the embodiments of the present invention generally described and shown in the drawings here can be arranged and designed in various different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description of the embodiments of the present invention provided in the drawings is not intended to limit the scope of the utility model for protection, but merely represents selected embodiments of the present invention. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without making creative work are within the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0037] In the description of the present invention, it should be noted that, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, the terms "connected" and "connection" should be understood in a broad sense. For example, it can mean a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can mean a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can mean a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or internal communication between two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood based on specific circumstances.
[0038] See also Figures 1 to 8 A four-way shuttle assembly frame includes standardized components: a frame front side panel 1, a frame rear side panel 2, a front inner panel 3-1, a rear inner panel 3-2, a front inner panel 4-1, a rear inner panel 4-2, a front attachment panel 5-1, a rear attachment panel 5-2, a lifting gearbox rear connecting panel 6, a lifting gearbox front connecting panel 7, a frame left side panel 8, and a frame right side panel 9; wherein:
[0039] The main U-shaped frame is mainly composed of the left side plate 8, the front side plate 1, the right side plate 9 and the rear side plate 2 of the frame, which are spliced end to end. Figure 5 The front side panel 1 and the rear side panel 2 of the frame have the same structure; the front side panel 1 of the frame includes a front side panel body 1-1, and a No. 1 protrusion 1-2 that cooperates with the No. 1 splicing interface 8-4 is provided at the splicing position of the front side panel body 1-1 and the left side panel 8 and the right side panel 9 of the frame; the No. 1 protrusion 1-2 can be a rectangular structure; a No. 2 bolt hole 1-4 is provided at the plugging position of the front side panel body 1-1 and the front side attachment plate 5-1; a No. 2 clamping hole 1-3 is provided at the plugging position of the front side panel body 1-1 and the front inner side panel 3-1;
[0040] The front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate 6 of the lifting gear box are arranged inside the U-shaped main frame; the front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate 6 of the lifting gear box are perpendicular to the left side plate 8 and the rear side plate 9 of the frame; please refer to Figure 4 The left side plate 8 and the right side plate 9 of the frame have the same structure; the left side plate 8 of the frame includes a left side plate body 8-1, and a No. 1 clamping hole 8-2 and a No. 1 bolt hole 8-3 are provided at the splicing position of the left side plate body 8-1 and the front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate 6 of the lifting gear box; a No. 1 splicing interface 8-4 is provided at the splicing position of the left side plate body 8-1 and the front side plate 1 of the upper frame and the rear side plate 2 of the frame; wherein:
[0041] The front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box and the bottom of the front side plate 1 of the frame are plugged in through the front side attachment plate 5-1; a front inner panel 4-1 is provided between the front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box and the front side plate 1 of the frame, and the bottom of the front inner panel 4-1 is plugged in with the front side attachment plate 5-1; two front inner panels 3-1 are plugged in between the front inner panel 4-1 and the front side plate 1 of the frame;
[0042] The rear connecting plate 6 of the lifting gear box and the bottom of the rear side plate 2 of the frame are plugged in through the rear attachment plate 5-2; a rear inner panel 4-2 is arranged between the rear connecting plate 6 of the lifting gear box and the rear side plate 2 of the frame, and the bottom of the rear inner panel 4-2 is plugged in with the rear attachment plate 5-2; two rear inner panels 3-2 are plugged in between the rear inner panel 4-2 and the rear side plate 2 of the frame.
[0043] See also Figure 6 The front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate 6 of the lifting gear box have the same structure; the front connecting plate 7 of the lifting gear box includes a front connecting plate body 7-1, and two U-shaped channels 7-2 for the transmission shaft to pass through are opened on the upper surface of the front connecting plate body 7-1; a No. 2 protrusion 7-4 and a bolt hole 7-5 that cooperate with the No. 1 card hole 8-2 are provided at the splicing position of the front connecting plate body 7-1 and the left side plate 8 and the right side plate 9 of the frame; the two ends of the front connecting plate body 7-1 are first spliced with the left side plate 8 and the right side plate 9 of the frame through the No. 2 protrusion 7-4, and then the bolts are tightened in the bolt holes 7-5 to finally achieve a tight connection; a No. 2 splicing interface 7-3 is opened at the plug-in position of the front connecting plate body 7-1 and the front side attachment plate 5-1.
[0044] See also Figure 7 The front inner panel 4-1 and the rear inner panel 4-2 have the same structure; the front inner panel 4-1 includes a front inner panel body, a groove 4-3 that cooperates with the front attachment plate 5-1 is opened on the lower surface of the front inner panel body, and a bolt hole is opened on the contact surface between the front inner panel body and the front inner panel 3-1, and the front inner panel body and the front inner panel 3-1 are fastened together by bolts.
[0045] See also Figure 8The front inner plate 3-1 and the rear inner plate 3-2 have the same structure; a No. 3 protrusion 3-3 and a plurality of bolt holes are provided on the plug-in surface of the front inner plate 3-1 and the front plate 1 of the frame.
[0046] A plurality of bolt holes are provided on the butt joint surface between the front inner plate 3 - 1 and the front inner panel 4 - 1 , and bolts are used to fasten the front inner plate 3 - 1 and the front inner panel 4 - 1 .
[0047] This embodiment utilizes modular standardization for the four-way shuttle's frame design. Specifically, each of the nine components is designed as independent units with uniform interfaces and standardized dimensions. These standardized components, like building blocks, utilize pre-designed precise connection structures such as slots, protrusions, or bolt holes to achieve seamless docking and secure assembly. This design not only simplifies the production process but also greatly facilitates subsequent use and maintenance.
[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention and is not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any modifications, equivalent replacements, improvements, etc. made within the spirit and principles of the present invention are included in the scope of protection of the present invention.
Claims
1. An assembled frame for a four-way shuttle vehicle, characterized in that: include: A U-shaped main frame is formed by sequentially joining a left side frame plate (8), a front side frame plate (1), a right side frame plate (9) and a rear side frame plate (2); A lifting gear box front connecting plate (7) and a lifting gear box rear connecting plate (6) are located inside the U-shaped main frame; the lifting gear box front connecting plate (7) and the lifting gear box rear connecting plate (6) are both perpendicular to the frame left side plate (8) and the frame right side plate (9); wherein: The front connecting plate (7) of the lifting gear box and the bottom of the front side plate (1) of the frame are plugged in via the front attached plate (5-1); a front inner panel (4-1) is provided between the front connecting plate (7) of the lifting gear box and the front side plate (1) of the frame, and the bottom of the front inner panel (4-1) is plugged in with the front attached plate (5-1); two front inner panels (3-1) are plugged in between the front inner panel (4-1) and the front side plate (1) of the frame; The rear connecting plate (6) of the lifting gear box and the bottom of the rear side plate (2) of the frame are plugged in via a rear attachment plate (5-2); a rear inner panel (4-2) is provided between the rear connecting plate (6) of the lifting gear box and the rear side plate (2) of the frame, and the bottom of the rear inner panel (4-2) is plugged in with the rear attachment plate (5-2); two rear inner panels (3-2) are plugged in between the rear inner panel (4-2) and the rear side plate (2) of the frame.
2. The assembled frame of the four-way shuttle vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The left side plate (8) of the frame and the right side plate (9) of the frame have the same structure; the left side plate (8) of the frame comprises a left side plate body (8-1); a No. 1 clamping hole (8-2) and a No. 1 bolt hole (8-3) are provided at the splicing position between the left side plate body (8-1) and the front connecting plate (7) of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate (6) of the lifting gear box; and a No. 1 splicing interface (8-4) is provided at the splicing position between the left side plate body (8-1) and the front side plate (1) of the upper frame and the rear side plate (2) of the frame.
3. The assembled frame of the four-way shuttle vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front side plate (1) and the rear side plate (2) of the frame have the same structure; the front side plate (1) of the frame comprises a front side plate body (1-1); a No. 1 protrusion (1-2) matched with a No. 1 splicing interface (8-4) is provided at the splicing position of the front side plate body (1-1) and the left side plate (8) and the right side plate (9); a No. 2 bolt hole (1-4) is provided at the plugging position of the front side plate body (1-1) and the front side attachment plate (5-1); and a No. 2 clamping hole (1-3) is provided at the plugging position of the front side plate body (1-1) and the front inner side plate (3-1).
4. The assembled frame of the four-way shuttle vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front connecting plate (7) of the lifting gear box and the rear connecting plate (6) of the lifting gear box have the same structure; the front connecting plate (7) of the lifting gear box comprises a front connecting plate body (7-1), and two U-shaped channels (7-2) for the transmission shaft to pass through are provided on the upper surface of the front connecting plate body (7-1); a second protrusion (7-4) that matches with a first clamping hole (8-2) is provided at the splicing position of the front connecting plate body (7-1) and the left side plate (8) and the right side plate (9) of the frame; and a second splicing interface (7-3) is provided at the plugging position of the front connecting plate body (7-1) and the front side attachment plate (5-1).
5. The assembled frame of the four-way shuttle vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front inner panel (4-1) and the rear inner panel (4-2) have the same structure; the front inner panel (4-1) comprises a front inner panel body, a groove (4-3) cooperating with the front attachment plate (5-1) is provided on the lower surface of the front inner panel body, and a bolt hole is provided on the contact surface between the front inner panel body and the front inner plate (3-1).
6. The assembled frame of the four-way shuttle vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that: The front inner plate (3-1) and the rear inner plate (3-2) have the same structure; a number three protrusion (3-3) and a plurality of bolt holes are provided on the plug-in surface between the front inner plate (3-1) and the front plate (1) of the frame.
7. The assembled frame of the four-way shuttle according to claim 6, characterized in that: A plurality of bolt holes are provided on the butt joint surface between the front inner plate (3-1) and the front inner panel (4-1).