Single-drive omni-directional AGV body device

Through the single-drive omnidirectional design, the combination of steering wheel and hydraulic cylinder solves the problem of difficult steering of the AGV body when transporting heavy objects, achieves smooth steering and reduces mechanical losses, and improves the safety and efficiency of transportation.

CN223315066UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-09DONGGUAN XINGHUA ROBOT AUTOMATION TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422936602.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-11-28
Publication Date
2025-09-09
Estimated Expiration
2034-11-28

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Technical Problem

The existing AGV body device has difficulty in steering when carrying heavy objects, and is prone to motor overload and loss of steering function.

Method used

It adopts a single-drive omnidirectional design and utilizes the coordination of the steering wheel, movable components and hydraulic cylinder. The hydraulic cylinder pushes the slider to move in the hollow groove, driving the tooth plate to engage with the gear to realize gear rotation, replacing torque steering and reducing mechanical losses.

Benefits of technology

The AGV body can turn smoothly when transporting heavy objects, reducing mechanical losses and improving transportation safety and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a single-drive omni-directional AGV body device, and belongs to the technical field of industrial automation and logistics storage. The single-drive omni-directional AGV body device comprises a vehicle body, a steering wheel is arranged on the bottom face of the vehicle body and comprises a vertical shaft, the bottom face of the vehicle body is rotationally connected with the vertical shaft, the top end of the vertical shaft extends into the vehicle body and is connected with a gear in a sleeved mode, a movable assembly is arranged on the side, close to the gear, of the vehicle body, and the movable assembly is connected with the vertical shaft in a sleeved mode. The movable assembly comprises a fixed frame, a hollow groove is formed in the fixed frame, a sliding block is slidably connected into the hollow groove, a toothed plate is installed on one side of the sliding block and meshed with the gear, a hydraulic cylinder is installed on one side of the outer wall of the vehicle body, the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected with one end of the sliding block, and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected with the other end of the sliding block. A groove is formed in the top face of the trolley body, and a guardrail mechanism is arranged in the groove.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical fields of industrial automation and logistics warehousing, and in particular to a single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device. Background Art

[0002] AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles), also known as automated transport vehicles, are transport vehicles equipped with automated guidance devices, such as electromagnetic or optical ones, that can travel along a prescribed path and feature safety features and various transfer functions. With industrial upgrades and the continued rise in labor costs, the demand for intelligent transportation, especially internal transportation, is increasing, and AGVs are gaining increasing popularity.

[0003] At present, the existing AGV body device usually adopts a motor-driven rotation structure when turning the consigned goods. However, due to the heavy weight of some goods, the steering load is large, which easily causes the motor drive equipment to overload, thereby losing the steering function. Utility Model Content

[0004] In order to solve the problem that the existing AGV body device is difficult to turn when carrying heavy objects, the utility model provides a single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device.

[0005] In view of the above problems, the technical solution proposed by the present invention is:

[0006] A single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device includes a body, a steering wheel is provided on the bottom of the body, the steering wheel includes a vertical shaft, the bottom of the body is rotatably connected to the vertical shaft, the top of the vertical shaft extends to the interior of the body and is fittedly connected to a gear, the body is provided with a movable component on the side close to the gear, the movable component includes a fixed frame, a hollow groove is provided inside the fixed frame, a slider is slidably connected inside the hollow groove, a tooth plate is installed on one side of the slider, the tooth plate and the gear are meshed with each other, a hydraulic cylinder is installed on one side of the outer wall of the body, and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder is connected to one end of the slider.

[0007] Furthermore, a groove is provided on the top surface of the vehicle body, a guardrail mechanism is provided inside the groove, and the top surface of the guardrail mechanism is flush with the top surface of the vehicle body.

[0008] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that the flatness of the vehicle body can be ensured by the flush position relationship between the guardrail mechanism and the vehicle body.

[0009] Furthermore, the guardrail mechanism includes a first guard plate and a second guard plate, the first guard plates are hinged on both sides of the inner wall of the groove, the two ends of the two first guard plates are hinged on the second guard plates, and the adjacent sides of the two second guard plates are fitted together.

[0010] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that through the folding of the first guard plate and the second guard plate, a protective structure can be formed outside the groove, which is beneficial to the safety of the consigned goods.

[0011] Furthermore, holes are provided at the bottom corners of the vehicle body, and drive wheels are installed at the bottom ends of the two holes.

[0012] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that through the arrangement of the holes, while providing an installation position for the drive wheels, it also facilitates the circuit connection of the drive wheels by the power supply lines inside the vehicle body.

[0013] Furthermore, a card slot is provided at the bottom end of the steering wheel, and a pulley is rotatably connected inside the card slot, and the pulley is located at the bottom surface of the vertical shaft.

[0014] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that through the installation and use of the pulley, the bottom surface of the steering wheel can slide on the ground surface.

[0015] Furthermore, the bottom surface of the pulley and the bottom surface of the drive wheel are on the same horizontal plane.

[0016] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that by utilizing the positional relationship between the pulley and the drive wheel, the vehicle body is always kept horizontal.

[0017] Furthermore, the shape of the slider is set as a "tu" character shape.

[0018] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that by utilizing the shape characteristics of the slider, it is convenient to slide inside the hollow groove and also convenient for the output end of the hydraulic cylinder to be docked.

[0019] Furthermore, both sides of the outer wall of the fixed frame are respectively connected to the inner wall of the vehicle body.

[0020] The beneficial effect of adopting the above further solution is that through the connection of the fixed frame and the vehicle body, it is convenient to fix the fixed frame at a designated position.

[0021] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effect of the present utility model is:

[0022] This single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device, through the coordinated use of a steering wheel, movable components and hydraulic cylinders, enables the AGV body device to perform smooth steering movements while transporting heavy objects. The slider is pushed to move by the output end of the hydraulic cylinder, so that the slider drives the gear plate to move back and forth inside the hollow groove. The gear plate and the gear are meshed with each other, so that the gear can rotate at a certain angle, thereby driving the vertical axis to rotate synchronously. By utilizing the thrust of the hydraulic cylinder instead of the torque in the existing technology, mechanical losses are reduced. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 This is a front perspective view of a single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device provided by the utility model;

[0024] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the expansion of a single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device provided by the utility model;

[0025] Figure 3 This is a bottom view of a single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device provided by the utility model;

[0026] Figure 4 This is a cross-sectional view of the steering wheel structure of a single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device provided by the utility model;

[0027] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the active components of a single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device provided by the utility model.

[0028] In the figure: 100, vehicle body; 200, guardrail mechanism; 2001, first guard plate; 2002, second guard plate; 300, driving wheel; 400, hydraulic cylinder; 500, groove; 600, steering wheel; 6001, vertical axis; 6002, gear; 6003, gear plate; 700, pulley; 800, hole; 900, movable component; 9001, fixed frame; 9002, hollow groove; 9003, slider. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0030] Example 1

[0031] See also Figure 1-Figure 5The utility model provides a technical solution: a single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device, including a vehicle body 100, a steering wheel 600 is provided on the bottom surface of the vehicle body 100, the steering wheel 600 includes a vertical shaft 6001, the bottom surface of the vehicle body 100 is rotatably connected to the vertical shaft 6001, the top of the vertical shaft 6001 extends to the interior of the vehicle body 100 and is suitably connected to a gear 6002, the vehicle body 100 is provided with a movable component 900 on the side close to the gear 6002, the movable component 900 includes a fixed frame 9001, a hollow groove 9002 is opened inside the fixed frame 9001, and a slider is slidably connected inside the hollow groove 9002 9003, a tooth plate 6003 is installed on one side of the slider 9003, and the tooth plate 6003 is meshed with the gear 6002. A hydraulic cylinder 400 is installed on one side of the outer wall of the vehicle body 100, and the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 400 is connected to one end of the slider 9003. The slider 9003 is pushed to move by the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 400, so that the slider 9003 drives the tooth plate 6003 to move back and forth inside the hollow groove 9002, and the connection relationship between the tooth plate 6003 and the gear 6002 is meshed with each other, so that the gear 6002 can achieve a certain angle of rotation, thereby driving the vertical shaft 6001 to rotate synchronously.

[0032] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present invention, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present invention, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] See also Figure 1-Figure 5As an embodiment of the present invention, further, a groove 500 is provided on the top surface of the vehicle body 100, and a guardrail mechanism 200 is provided inside the groove 500. The top surface of the guardrail mechanism 200 is flush with the top surface of the vehicle body 100. The flush position relationship between the guardrail mechanism 200 and the vehicle body 100 ensures the flatness of the vehicle body 100. The guardrail mechanism 200 includes a first guard plate 2001 and a second guard plate 2002. The first guard plates 2001 are hinged on both sides of the inner wall of the groove 500, and the two ends of the two first guard plates 2001 are respectively A second guard plate 2002 is hinged, and the adjacent sides of the two second guard plates 2002 fit together. By folding the first guard plate 2001 and the second guard plate 2002, a protective structure can be formed on the outside of the groove 500, which is beneficial to the safety of the consigned goods. Holes 800 are provided at the bottom corners of the vehicle body 100, and the driving wheels 300 are installed at the bottom ends of the two holes 800. The setting of the holes 800 not only provides an installation position for the driving wheels 300, but also facilitates the circuit connection of the power supply lines inside the vehicle body 100 to the driving wheels 300.

[0035] Example 3

[0036] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 , as an embodiment of the present invention, further, a slot is provided at the bottom end of the steering wheel 600, and a pulley 700 is rotatably connected inside the slot. The pulley 700 is located on the bottom surface of the vertical shaft 6001. Through the installation and use of the pulley 700, the bottom surface of the steering wheel 600 can slide on the ground, and the bottom surface of the pulley 700 and the bottom surface of the driving wheel 300 are at the same horizontal plane. By utilizing the positional relationship between the pulley 700 and the driving wheel 300, the vehicle body 100 is always kept level. The shape of the slider 9003 is set to be "earth" shape. By utilizing the shape characteristics of the slider 9003, it is convenient to slide inside the hollow groove 9002 while also facilitating the docking of the output end of the hydraulic cylinder 400. The outer walls of the fixed frame 9001 are respectively connected to the inner walls of the vehicle body 100. Through the connection between the fixed frame 9001 and the vehicle body 100, the fixed frame 9001 is conveniently fixed at a specified position.

[0037] Specifically, the working principle of this single-drive omnidirectional AGV body device is as follows: when in use, first check whether the structure of the AGV body device is intact. After ensuring that the structure is intact, it is put into use. Among them, by starting the hydraulic cylinder 400, its output end pushes the slider 9003 to move, prompting the slider 9003 to drive the gear plate 6003 to move back and forth inside the hollow groove 9002, and then cooperate with the connection relationship between the gear plate 6003 and the gear 6002 to mesh with each other, so that the gear 6002 can achieve a certain angle of rotation, thereby driving the vertical shaft 6001 to rotate synchronously. The pulley 700 is installed and used so that the bottom surface of the steering wheel 600 can slide on the ground. The hole 800 is set to provide an installation position for the drive wheel 300, and it is also convenient for the power supply line inside the vehicle body 100 to achieve circuit connection with the drive wheel 300. At the same time, by utilizing the positional relationship between the pulley 700 and the drive wheel 300, the vehicle body 100 is always horizontal. The first guard plate 2001 and the second guard plate 2002 are folded to form a protective structure on the outside of the groove 500, which is beneficial to the safety of the consigned goods.

Claims

1. A single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device, characterized in that: It includes a vehicle body (100). A steering wheel (600) is provided on the bottom surface of the vehicle body (100). The steering wheel (600) includes a vertical shaft (6001). The vertical shaft (6001) is rotatably connected to the bottom surface of the vehicle body (100). The top end of the vertical shaft (6001) extends into the interior of the vehicle body (100) and is sleeved and connected with a gear (6002). An activity component (900) is provided on one side of the vehicle body (100) close to the gear (6002). The activity component (900) includes a fixed frame (9001). A hollow groove (9002) is formed inside the fixed frame (9001). A slider (9003) is slidably connected inside the hollow groove (9002). A toothed plate (6003) is installed on one side of the slider (9003). The toothed plate (6003) meshes with the gear (6002). A hydraulic cylinder (400) is installed on one side of the outer wall of the vehicle body (100). The output end of the hydraulic cylinder (400) is connected to one end of the slider (9003).

2. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A groove (500) is formed on the top surface of the vehicle body (100). A guardrail mechanism (200) is provided inside the groove (500). The top surface of the guardrail mechanism (200) is flush with the top surface of the vehicle body (100).

3. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The guardrail mechanism (200) includes a first guard plate (2001) and a second guard plate (2002). The two sides of the inner wall of the groove (500) are respectively hinged with the first guard plate (2^001). The two ends of the two first guard plates (2001) are respectively hinged with the second guard plate (2002). The adjacent sides of the two second guard plates (2002) are in contact with each other.

4. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Holes (800) are formed at the bottom corners of the bottom surface of the vehicle body (100). Driving wheels (300) are installed at the bottom ends of the two holes (800).

5. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 4, characterized in that: A card slot is formed at the bottom end of the steering wheel (600). A pulley (700) is rotatably connected inside the card slot. The pulley (700) is located on the bottom surface of the vertical shaft (6001).

6. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The bottom surface of the pulley (700) and the bottom surface of the driving wheel (300) are at the same horizontal plane.

7. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the slider (9003) is set as "soil" shape.

8. The single-drive omnidirectional AGV vehicle body device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two sides of the outer wall of the fixed frame (9001) are respectively connected with the inner wall of the vehicle body (100).