Lateral movement type transfer system

Abstract

The utility model provides a lateral movement type transfer system which is provided with a transfer trolley, a lateral movement type transfer trolley and a beeper. The lateral moving type transfer trolley is configured to move in the goods taking area and the goods placing area in a lateral moving mode; the beeper is arranged on one side of the transfer vehicle and is configured to communicate with the side-moving transfer vehicle, so that the side-moving transfer vehicle can recognize the transfer vehicle needing to be transferred. Thus, when articles on the transfer trolley need to be transferred, an operator only needs to operate the calling button on the calling device, and the lateral moving type transfer trolley can recognize the transfer trolley needing to be transferred on the goods taking area according to calling information and run to the transfer trolley needing to be transferred in time; according to the lateral moving type transfer trolley, turning operation does not need to be carried out in the goods taking and placing area, so that efficient goods taking and placing can be carried out in a narrow space, meanwhile, the transfer time is saved, and the transfer efficiency is remarkably improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of textile equipment, and in particular to a side-shift transfer system. Background Art

[0002] In the textile industry, material transfer between different production processes is a key step in ensuring a smooth production process. Traditionally, this transfer is performed using automated guided vehicles (AGVs), which automatically transport various textile raw materials and semi-finished products, such as spinning rollers and slivers, within the workshop.

[0003] Existing AGVs have the following shortcomings when performing transfer operations: 1) The need to secure the cargo: Before starting transfer, the cargo needs to be secured to the AGV, which increases preparation time; 2) Turning space limitations: AGVs require a large space when turning, and the available transfer space inside textile workshops is relatively narrow due to the dense layout of production equipment, which limits the flexibility of AGVs; 3) Low transfer efficiency: Due to the above reasons, AGVs have low operating efficiency in narrow spaces, especially when turning, which requires additional time to complete the turning action, resulting in a decrease in overall transfer efficiency. These issues affect the efficiency and production capacity of the entire production line. Therefore, a new transfer system is needed to solve the above problems and improve the logistics efficiency within textile workshops. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present application provides a side-shift transfer system, comprising:

[0005] Transfer vehicle;

[0006] A side-shift transfer vehicle configured to move between a pickup area and a drop-off area by side movement;

[0007] A pager is provided on one side of the transfer vehicle and is configured to communicate with the side-shifting transfer vehicle so that the side-shifting transfer vehicle can identify the transfer vehicle that needs to be transferred.

[0008] In some embodiments of the present application, the side-shift transfer vehicle includes:

[0009] chassis,

[0010] A driving wheel set, a driven wheel set, and a telescopic mechanism are arranged on the chassis; the traveling direction of the driving wheel set is perpendicular to the telescopic direction of the telescopic mechanism;

[0011] A lifting mechanism is provided on the telescopic mechanism.

[0012] In some embodiments of the present application, the telescopic mechanism includes a telescopic bracket, and a front end of the telescopic bracket is provided with a plurality of support wheels.

[0013] In some embodiments of the present application, the telescopic mechanism further includes a first drive assembly, which includes a first drive unit and a first transmission assembly transmission-connected to the first drive unit, and the first transmission assembly is connected to the telescopic bracket.

[0014] In some embodiments of the present application, the lifting mechanism includes a lifting bracket and a second drive assembly, the second drive assembly includes a second drive unit and a second transmission assembly connected to the second drive unit, and the second transmission assembly is connected to the lifting bracket.

[0015] In some embodiments of the present application, the transfer vehicle includes a carrying plate, and a plurality of rolling wheels are provided at the bottom of the carrying plate.

[0016] In some embodiments of the present application, the transfer vehicle further includes baffles arranged on both sides of the load-bearing plate, and the baffles are used to prevent the items to be transferred from falling off the transfer vehicle.

[0017] In some embodiments of the present application, a reset wheel assembly is provided on the telescopic bracket, and a downwardly inclined guide surface is provided on the chassis. The telescopic bracket drives the reset wheel assembly to reciprocate on the guide surface to achieve telescopic movement.

[0018] In some embodiments of the present application, the reset wheel assembly includes:

[0019] a reset wheel hinged on the telescopic bracket;

[0020] an elastic element, one end of which is connected to the telescopic bracket and the other end of which is connected to the reset wheel, so that a line connecting the rotation center of the reset wheel and the hinge point is arranged at a preset angle to the vertical direction to prevent the reset wheel from excessively moving in the extension direction;

[0021] The blocking member is arranged on the telescopic bracket and is used to prevent the reset wheel from excessively moving in the recovery direction.

[0022] In some embodiments of the present application, the lifting bracket includes a plurality of barrel support brackets arranged at intervals along the lateral movement direction.

[0023] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages and beneficial effects: the side-shift transfer system of the present application is provided with a transfer vehicle, a side-shift transfer vehicle and a pager; the side-shift transfer vehicle is configured to move between the pickup area and the delivery area by sideways movement; the pager is provided on one side of the transfer vehicle and is configured to communicate with the side-shift transfer vehicle so that the side-shift transfer vehicle can identify the transfer vehicle that needs to be transferred. In this way, when it is necessary to transfer items on the transfer vehicle, the operator only needs to press the call button on the pager, and the side-shift transfer vehicle can identify the transfer vehicle that needs to be transferred according to the call information and move to the transfer vehicle to be transferred in a timely manner; the side-shift transfer vehicle does not need to make a turning operation in the pickup and delivery areas, which not only enables efficient item picking and placement in a narrow space, but also saves transfer time and significantly improves transfer efficiency.

[0024] It is to be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The accompanying drawings, which constitute part of this document, are intended to provide a further understanding of this document. The exemplary embodiments and descriptions herein are intended to explain this document and do not constitute an improper limitation on this document. In the accompanying drawings:

[0026] Figure 1 It is a layout diagram of a side-shift transfer system provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0027] Figure 2 It is a structural schematic diagram of a side-shift transfer vehicle provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of a side-shift transfer vehicle (with a partially hidden cover) provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 4 This is a front view of a side-shift transfer vehicle (with a partially hidden cover) provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0030] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of a side-shift transfer vehicle (with a partially concealed cover plate and lifting bracket) provided by another exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 6 It is a right side view of a side-shift transfer vehicle (partially concealing the cover plate and lifting bracket) provided by another exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a transfer vehicle and a pager provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present application;

[0033] Figure 8The present invention is a schematic structural diagram of a side-shift transfer vehicle provided by an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] In the picture:

[0035] A. Pickup area; B. Drop-off area; 10. Transfer vehicle; 20. Side-shift transfer vehicle; 30. Pager;

[0036] 201. Chassis; 202. Driving wheel group; 203. Passive wheel group; 204. Telescopic mechanism; 2041. Support wheel; 2042. First drive assembly; 205. Lifting mechanism; 2051. Second drive assembly; 2052. Reset wheel assembly; 2052a. Reset wheel; 2052b. Elastic element; 2052c. Blocking member; 2053. Bucket support frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of the present application clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present application will be clearly and completely described below in conjunction with the drawings in the embodiments of the present application. Obviously, the described embodiments are part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative work are within the scope of protection of this application. It should be noted that, in the absence of conflict, the embodiments in the present application and the features in the embodiments can be combined with each other in any way.

[0038] In the textile industry, material transfer between different production processes is a key step in ensuring a smooth production process. Traditionally, this transfer is performed using automated guided vehicles (AGVs), which automatically transport various textile raw materials and semi-finished products, such as spinning rollers and slivers, within the workshop.

[0039] Existing AGVs have the following shortcomings when performing transfer operations: 1) The need to secure the cargo: Before starting transfer, the cargo needs to be secured to the AGV, which increases preparation time; 2) Turning space limitations: AGVs require a large space when turning, and the available transfer space inside textile workshops is relatively narrow due to the dense layout of production equipment, which limits the flexibility of AGVs; 3) Low transfer efficiency: Due to the above reasons, AGVs have low operating efficiency in narrow spaces, especially when turning, which requires additional time to complete the turning action, resulting in a decrease in overall transfer efficiency. These issues affect the efficiency and production capacity of the entire production line. Therefore, a new transfer system is needed to solve the above problems and improve the logistics efficiency within textile workshops.

[0040] Based on this, an exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a side-shift transfer system, which includes a transfer vehicle, a side-shift transfer vehicle, and a pager. The transfer vehicle is equipped with items to be transferred or is empty. The side-shift transfer vehicle is configured to move between a pickup area and a delivery area by sideways movement. The pager is provided on one side of the transfer vehicle and is configured to communicate with the side-shift transfer vehicle so that the side-shift transfer vehicle can identify the transfer vehicle to be transferred. In this way, when items on the transfer vehicle need to be transferred, the operator only needs to press the call button on the pager, and the side-shift transfer vehicle can identify the transfer vehicle to be transferred based on the call information and move to the transfer vehicle to be transferred in a timely manner. The side-shift transfer vehicle does not need to make turns in the pickup and delivery areas, which not only enables efficient item transfer in a narrow space, but also saves transfer time and significantly improves transfer efficiency.

[0041] An exemplary embodiment of the present application provides a side-shift transfer system, such as Figure 1 As shown, the side-shift transfer system includes a transfer vehicle 10, on which items to be transferred are placed; a side-shift transfer vehicle 20, which is configured to transfer the transfer vehicle 10 from one location to another by sideways movement; and a pager 30, which is disposed on one side of the transfer vehicle 10 and is configured to communicate with the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 so that the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 can identify the transfer vehicle 10 to be transferred. The figure shows multiple transfer vehicles 10 and pagers 30, with each transfer vehicle 10 being equipped with a pager 30. The arrows indicate the direction of movement of the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 between pickup areas A and delivery areas B. For example, there are multiple pickup areas A, each with a pickup station, each equipped with a pager 30; and multiple delivery areas B, each with a delivery station and a loading station, with the transfer vehicle 10 being placed at the loading station. When it is necessary to transfer items on the transfer vehicle 10, the operator only needs to press the call button on the pager 30, and the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 can identify the transfer vehicle 10 to be transferred based on the call information, and promptly move to the transfer vehicle 10 to be transferred, that is, the pickup station to be transferred; the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 transfers the transfer vehicle 10 to the designated main road by moving sideways in the pickup area A, and finally enters the delivery area B, and transfers the transfer vehicle 10 to the delivery station by moving sideways. This not only allows efficient item transfer in a narrow space, but also saves transfer time and significantly improves transfer efficiency. It should be noted that the call communication between the pager 30 and the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 is an existing technology, and the call communication function can be realized by using the existing technology.

[0042] In one embodiment, if Figures 2 to 4As shown, the side-shifting transfer vehicle 20 includes a chassis 201, a driving wheel set 202, a passive wheel set 203, a telescopic mechanism 204, and a lifting mechanism 205 provided on the telescopic mechanism 204. The driving wheel set 202 has a travel direction perpendicular to the telescopic direction of the telescopic mechanism 204. Preferably, there are two driving wheel sets 202, which are spaced apart on the chassis 201 and driven by two motors to provide sufficient power to the side-shifting transfer vehicle 20 to meet the needs of transporting items. The passive wheel set 203 includes four passive wheels, which are respectively provided at the four corners of the chassis 201. The passive wheels are preferably universal wheels. The passive wheel set 203 and the driving wheel set 202 jointly support the chassis 201 and enable the side-shifting transfer vehicle 20 to move laterally. The side-shifting transfer vehicle 20 can achieve turns through the differential motion of the driving wheel set 202.

[0043] The telescopic mechanism 204 includes a telescopic support and a first drive assembly 2042. The front end of the telescopic support is provided with a plurality of support wheels 2041. When the lifting mechanism 205 carries the transfer vehicle 10, the support wheels 2041 need to contact the ground to support the telescopic movement of the telescopic mechanism 204. Preferably, the support wheels 2041 are universal wheels. When not transferring items, the telescopic support is in a retracted state. At this time, in order to reduce the impact of the support wheels 2041 on the movement trajectory during the lateral shift, the support wheels 2041 do not contact the ground, generally about 5mm from the bottom surface. When the lifting mechanism 205 carries the transfer vehicle 10, under the action of the gravity of the transfer vehicle, the support wheels 2041 contact the ground. At this time, the support wheels 2041 can support the retracting movement of the telescopic mechanism 204. The first drive assembly 2042 includes a first drive unit and a first transmission assembly connected to the first drive unit, and the first transmission assembly is connected to the telescopic support. Preferably, the first drive unit is a motor, fixed to the chassis 201, and the first transmission assembly is a chain and sprocket drive. The chain is connected to the telescopic bracket, and the output shaft of the first drive unit drives the sprocket to rotate, thereby achieving the telescopic movement of the telescopic bracket. The use of a chain and sprocket drive can make the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 narrower, making it easier to adapt to narrow transfer spaces. In one embodiment, the first drive unit is disposed on the telescopic bracket, and a portion of the chain is fixedly connected to the chassis 201 to drive the telescopic bracket to extend and retract.

[0044] In one embodiment, the front end of the telescopic support may be provided with a counterweight instead of the support wheels 2041. In this case, the telescopic support is balanced by the counterweight. In one embodiment, the front end of the telescopic support may be provided with no support wheels 2041. In this case, when the telescopic support is transferring a transfer vehicle 10, the telescopic support is balanced by the transfer vehicle 10 to be transferred.

[0045] In one embodiment, the lifting mechanism 205 includes a lifting bracket and a second drive assembly 2051. The second drive assembly 2051 includes a second drive unit and a second transmission assembly connected to the second drive unit. The second transmission assembly is connected to the lifting bracket. Preferably, the second drive unit is a cylinder, and the second transmission assembly is a chain drive.

[0046] In one embodiment, in order to reduce the influence of the support wheel 2041 on the moving trajectory of the side-shifting transfer vehicle 20 during the side-shifting process, a reset wheel assembly 2052 is provided on the telescopic bracket, such as Figure 5 and 6 As shown, the chassis 201 is provided with a downwardly inclined guide surface, and the telescopic bracket drives the reset wheel assembly 2052 to reciprocate on the guide surface to achieve telescopic movement. When the telescopic bracket is extended, the reset wheel assembly 2052 moves out along the bottom plate and the guide surface. After loading the transfer vehicle 10, the telescopic bracket drives the reset wheel assembly 2052 along the downwardly inclined guide surface and retracts it to the bottom plate. In this way, when the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 moves sideways, the reset wheel assembly 2052 is set on the bottom plate and does not affect the movement trajectory during the side-shift process.

[0047] like Figure 6 As shown, the reset wheel assembly 2052 includes a reset wheel 2052a hinged on the telescopic bracket; an elastic element 2052b, preferably, the elastic element 2052b is a spring, one end of the elastic element 2052b is connected to the telescopic bracket, and the other end is connected to the reset wheel 2052a, so that the line connecting the rotation center and the hinge point of the reset wheel 2052a is set at a preset angle to the vertical direction, and the preset angle is biased towards the retraction direction to prevent the reset wheel 2052a from moving excessively in the extension direction; a blocking member 2052c, the blocking member 2052c is set on the telescopic bracket, and is used to prevent the reset wheel 2052a from moving excessively in the retraction direction.

[0048] In one embodiment, if Figure 8 As shown, the lifting bracket includes a plurality of barrel support frames 2053 arranged at intervals along the lateral moving direction. At this time, the lifting bracket can transfer a plurality of sliver barrels at the same time.

[0049] like Figure 7 As shown, the transfer cart 10 includes a carrier plate with multiple rolling wheels at the bottom, making it easy for the operator to move the transfer cart 10 to a desired location. Preferably, the transfer cart 10 also includes baffles on both sides of the carrier plate to prevent items being transferred from falling off the cart 10. This allows the transfer cart 10 to transport not only items placed in transfer frames but also items placed in cotton bales.

[0050] The side-shift transfer system of the present application operates as follows: a caller 30 is manually operated to call the side-shift transfer vehicle 20, which moves to the transfer vehicle 10 next to the caller 30 in the pickup area A. The telescopic mechanism 204 extends forward to the bottom of the load plate of the transfer vehicle 10, the lifting bracket rises, lifts the transfer vehicle 10, and the telescopic bracket retracts to its initial position. The side-shift transfer vehicle 20 moves laterally from the pickup area A to the main road, then moves to the delivery area B via the main road, and transfers the transfer vehicle 10 to a preset position by moving laterally. Afterwards, the telescopic mechanism 204 extends forward, the lifting mechanism 205 descends, and the transfer vehicle 10 is placed at the target position. The telescopic mechanism 204 retracts to its initial position, completing the transfer operation. At the same time, the side-shift transfer vehicle 20 can also transfer an empty transfer vehicle 10 in the pickup area B, i.e., a transfer vehicle 10 at the loading station, to the pickup area A.

[0051] In this application, the terms "comprises," "comprising," or any other variations thereof are intended to encompass non-exclusive inclusion, such that an article or device comprising a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not explicitly listed, or elements inherent to such article or device. In the absence of further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising..." does not exclude the presence of additional identical elements in the article or device comprising the element.

[0052] Although the preferred embodiments of the present application have been described, those skilled in the art may make additional changes and modifications to these embodiments once they have learned the basic creative concept. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments and all changes and modifications that fall within the scope of the present application.

[0053] Obviously, those skilled in the art may make various changes and modifications to the present application without departing from the spirit and scope of the present application. Thus, if such changes and modifications of the present application fall within the scope of the claims of the present application and their equivalents, the present application is intended to include such changes and modifications.

Claims

1. A side-shift transfer system, characterized in that: include: Transfer vehicle; A side-shift transfer vehicle configured to move between a pickup area and a drop-off area by side movement; A pager is provided on one side of the transfer vehicle and is configured to communicate with the side-shifting transfer vehicle so that the side-shifting transfer vehicle can identify the transfer vehicle that needs to be transferred.

2. The side shift transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side-shift transfer vehicle comprises: chassis, A driving wheel set, a driven wheel set, and a telescopic mechanism are arranged on the chassis; the traveling direction of the driving wheel set is perpendicular to the telescopic direction of the telescopic mechanism; A lifting mechanism is provided on the telescopic mechanism.

3. The side shift transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism comprises a telescopic bracket, and a front end of the telescopic bracket is provided with a plurality of supporting wheels.

4. The side shift transfer system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic mechanism further includes a first driving assembly, which includes a first driving unit and a first transmission assembly in transmission connection with the first driving unit, and the first transmission assembly is connected to the telescopic bracket.

5. The side shift transfer system according to claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting mechanism includes a lifting bracket and a second driving assembly. The second driving assembly includes a second driving unit and a second transmission assembly connected to the second driving unit. The second transmission assembly is connected to the lifting bracket.

6. The side shift transfer system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The transfer vehicle comprises a carrying plate, and a plurality of rolling wheels are provided at the bottom of the carrying plate.

7. The side-shift transfer system according to claim 6, characterized in that: The transfer vehicle further comprises baffles arranged on both sides of the carrying plate, and the baffles are used to prevent the items to be transferred from falling off the transfer vehicle.

8. The side shift transfer system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The telescopic bracket is provided with a reset wheel assembly, and the chassis is provided with a downwardly inclined guide surface. The telescopic bracket drives the reset wheel assembly to reciprocate on the guide surface to achieve telescopic movement.

9. The side shift transfer system according to claim 8, characterized in that: The reset wheel assembly comprises: a reset wheel hinged on the telescopic bracket; an elastic element, one end of which is connected to the telescopic bracket and the other end of which is connected to the reset wheel, so that a line connecting the rotation center of the reset wheel and the hinge point is arranged at a preset angle to the vertical direction to prevent the reset wheel from excessively moving in the extension direction; The blocking member is arranged on the telescopic bracket and is used to prevent the reset wheel from excessively moving in the recovery direction.

10. The side-shift transfer system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting bracket includes a plurality of barrel support brackets arranged at intervals along the lateral moving direction.

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