Storage rack capable of being matched with AGV for operation

Abstract

The storage rack capable of being matched with the AGV to operate comprises a rack body, a side line bin is arranged in the rack body, the front end of the side line bin is an open end, bearing frames are arranged on the two sides of the top of the side line bin, a plurality of rollers are rotatably arranged in the bearing frames in the front-back direction, bearing tables are arranged in the bearing frames, and the rollers are arranged in the bearing tables. A positioning mechanism used for positioning the PCB carrier is arranged on the upper end face of the bearing table, the positioning mechanism comprises positioning columns extending vertically, and positioning holes matched with the positioning columns are formed in the bottom of the PCB carrier. According to the storage rack capable of being matched with the AGV to operate, the positioning mechanism can be matched with the AGV to carry the PCB carrier.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of PCB board manufacturing technology, and in particular to a storage rack that can be used in conjunction with AGV operation. Background Technology

[0002] In the early days, PCB components were typically moved manually using handcarts in different manufacturing processes, and storage racks for storing PCB carriers simply needed to connect to the handcarts. With the popularization of intelligent manufacturing, AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) have become widely used for material handling on production lines, and for the storage and transfer of goods in warehouses due to their high efficiency and accuracy. However, because traditional storage racks usually use rollers to connect to handcarts, the PCB carriers are prone to movement on the rollers, making it difficult for AGVs to accurately position themselves for handling. Utility Model Content

[0003] This invention aims to solve at least one of the technical problems existing in the prior art. To this end, this invention proposes a storage rack that can be used with AGVs, enabling the AGV to transport PCB carriers via a positioning mechanism.

[0004] According to this utility model, a storage rack that can be used with an AGV includes a frame body. The frame body has a wire storage compartment with an open front end. Both sides of the top of the wire storage compartment are provided with a support frame. Multiple rollers are rotatably arranged in the support frame along the front-back direction. A support platform is provided in the support frame. The upper surface of the support platform is provided with a positioning mechanism for positioning a PCB carrier. The positioning mechanism includes a vertically extending positioning post. The bottom of the PCB carrier is provided with a positioning hole that cooperates with the positioning post.

[0005] The storage rack that can be used with AGVs according to the above embodiments of the present invention has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0006] The storage rack compatible with AGVs provided in this embodiment of the invention utilizes roller docking with manual trolleys, facilitating the manual pushing of PCB carriers by workers. When storing PCB carriers via AGVs, the AGV transports the PCB carrier to the rack, lifts it, enters the edge compartment, and positions the positioning hole at the bottom of the PCB carrier with the positioning post at a preset location. The PCB carrier is then lowered, and the positioning post and positioning hole secure the PCB carrier, preventing movement and facilitating accurate positioning and transfer by the AGV. This storage rack, compatible with AGVs, enables automated storage and transfer of PCB carriers, effectively avoiding delays that may occur during manual handling and improving production line efficiency.

[0007] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning mechanism further includes a spring and a steel ball. The top end of the positioning post is provided with a connecting hole. One end of the spring is fixed to the bottom wall of the connecting hole, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the steel ball. A portion of the steel ball extends out of the connecting hole.

[0008] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support platform is disposed in the middle of the support frame, and a set of rollers is disposed on each side of the support platform, with four rollers in each set, and the four rollers are evenly spaced.

[0009] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a stop block is provided on the top front side of the supporting frame, and in the vertical direction, the top surface of the stop block is higher than the highest point of the roller.

[0010] According to some embodiments of this utility model, in the vertical direction, the distance between the top surface of the stop block and the highest point of the roller is 9mm~10mm.

[0011] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first baffle is provided on the outer edge of the supporting frame, and in the vertical direction, the top surface of the first baffle is higher than the highest point of the roller.

[0012] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the two first baffles in the horizontal direction is 850mm.

[0013] According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second baffle is provided on the rear side of the supporting frame, and in the vertical direction, the top surface of the second baffle is higher than the highest point of the roller.

[0014] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the two supporting frames in the horizontal direction is 600mm.

[0015] According to some embodiments of the present invention, the frame includes two side frames arranged side by side, and the rear sides of the two side frames are fixedly connected by a horizontal connecting rod. In the vertical direction, the bottom surface of the connecting rod is 420mm high.

[0016] Additional aspects and advantages of this invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the invention. Attached Figure Description

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, wherein:

[0018] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a storage rack that can be used with an AGV according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0019] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0020] Figure 3 This is a top view of a storage rack that can be used with an AGV according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 4 This is a front view of a storage rack that can be used with an AGV, according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0022] In the attached figures, the following labels are used:

[0023] Frame 100; Edge line compartment 101; Edge frame 110; Connecting rod 120;

[0024] Support frame 200; roller 210; support platform 220; positioning column 230; connecting hole 231; steel ball 240; stop block 250; first baffle 260; second baffle 270. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below. Examples of these embodiments are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein the same or similar reference numerals denote the same or similar elements or elements having the same or similar functions throughout. The embodiments described below with reference to the accompanying drawings are exemplary and are only used to explain this utility model, and should not be construed as limiting this utility model.

[0026] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the directional descriptions, such as up, down, front, back, left, right, etc., indicate the directional or positional relationship based on the directional or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model.

[0027] In the description of this utility model, "several" means one or more, "multiple" means two or more, "greater than," "less than," and "exceeding" are understood to exclude the stated number, while "above," "below," and "within" are understood to include the stated number. If "first" or "second" is used in the description, it is only for the purpose of distinguishing technical features and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance, or implicitly indicating the number of indicated technical features, or implicitly indicating the order of the indicated technical features.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly defined, terms such as "setting," "installation," and "connection" should be interpreted broadly. Those skilled in the art can reasonably determine the specific meaning of these terms in this utility model based on the specific content of the technical solution. In the description of this utility model, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described can be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. In the description of this specification, the terms "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "illustrative embodiment," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., refer to specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described in connection with that embodiment or example, which are included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples.

[0029] Reference Figure 1 and Figure 2 According to the present invention, a storage rack that can be used with an AGV includes a frame 100, a wire storage compartment 101 inside the frame 100, the front end of the wire storage compartment 101 being an open end, a support frame 200 being provided on both sides of the top of the wire storage compartment 101, a plurality of rollers 210 being rotatably arranged inside the support frame 200 along the front-back direction, a support platform 220 being provided inside the support frame 200, a positioning mechanism for positioning a PCB carrier being provided on the upper end surface of the support platform 220, the positioning mechanism including a vertically extending positioning post 230, and a positioning hole cooperating with the positioning post 230 being provided on the bottom of the PCB carrier.

[0030] Specifically, the storage rack compatible with AGVs provided in this embodiment uses rollers 210 to connect with manual handcarts, facilitating the manual storage of PCB carriers by workers. When storing PCB carriers via AGVs, the AGV lifts the PCB carrier before transporting it to the rack 100, then enters the edge compartment 101 and positions the positioning hole at the bottom of the PCB carrier with the positioning post 230 at a preset location. The PCB carrier is then lowered, and the positioning post 230 and the positioning hole fix the PCB carrier's position, preventing movement and facilitating accurate positioning and transfer by the AGV. This storage rack compatible with AGVs, in conjunction with AGVs, enables automated storage and transfer of PCB carriers, effectively avoiding delays that may occur during manual handling and improving production line efficiency.

[0031] Furthermore, refer to Figure 2 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the positioning mechanism further includes a spring and a steel ball 240. The top end of the positioning post 230 is provided with a connecting hole 231. One end of the spring is fixed to the bottom wall of the connecting hole 231, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the steel ball 240. A portion of the steel ball 240 extends out of the connecting hole 231.

[0032] Understandably, in practical applications, the weight of the PCB carrier differs between its unloaded and fully loaded states. When the PCB carrier is fully loaded, it presses down on the roller 210, increasing the pressure on the positioning post 230 and reducing the service life of both the positioning post 230 and the support platform 220. To address this technical problem, this embodiment utilizes the elasticity of a spring, allowing the steel ball 240 to extend and retract according to the actual weight of the PCB carrier. This enables the positioning post 230 to adapt to different weights of the PCB carrier, ensuring the PCB carrier's position is fixed while minimizing wear on the positioning post 230.

[0033] It should be noted that, in this embodiment of the utility model, since the positioning column 230 is designed to be matched with the PCB carrier, the height of the steel ball 240 is adjusted to a suitable position so as to meet the positioning requirements when the AGV trolley carries the PCB carrier, based on the premise that the PCB carrier can be fixed to the positioning column 230 through the positioning hole after being fully loaded.

[0034] Furthermore, in another embodiment, a mounting hole may be provided on the upper end face of the support platform 220, the positioning post 230 may be slidably disposed in the mounting hole, and a part of the positioning post 230 may extend out of the mounting hole. One end of the spring is fixed to the bottom wall of the mounting hole, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the bottom end of the positioning post 230. By utilizing the elastic effect of the spring, the positioning post 230 may make adaptive height adjustments according to the actual weight of the PCB carrier when it is positioned in conjunction with the PCB carrier, so as to meet the positioning requirements of the AGV trolley when transporting the PCB carrier.

[0035] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 According to some embodiments of the present invention, the support platform 220 is located in the middle of the support frame 200, and a set of rollers 210 is provided on both sides of the support platform 220. Each set of rollers 210 has four rollers, and the four rollers 210 are evenly spaced to facilitate the smooth pushing of the PCB carrier when it is manually stored.

[0036] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a stop block 250 is provided on the top front side of the support frame 200. In the vertical direction, the top surface of the stop block 250 is higher than the highest point of the roller 210, thereby preventing the PCB carrier from moving forward through the roller 210 and playing a role in positioning the PCB carrier.

[0037] Preferably, according to some embodiments of the present invention, in the vertical direction, the distance between the top surface of the stop 250 and the highest point of the roller 210 is 9mm~10mm, which ensures that the PCB carrier can be blocked from moving forward while meeting the needs of the AGV trolley to transport the PCB carrier.

[0038] Preferably, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the thickness of the stop block 250 is 12mm in the front-to-back direction, and the length of the stop block 250 is 130mm in the horizontal direction, so as to ensure that the stop block 250 has sufficient strength, is not easily deformed, and meets the usage requirements.

[0039] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a first baffle 260 is provided on the outer edge of the support frame 200. In the vertical direction, the top surface of the first baffle 260 is higher than the highest point of the roller 210, thereby preventing the PCB carrier from moving outward through the roller 210 and playing a role in positioning the PCB carrier.

[0040] Preferably, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the two first baffles 260 in the horizontal direction is 850mm to meet the operating space requirements of the PCB carrier.

[0041] Furthermore, refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 According to some embodiments of the present invention, a second baffle 270 is provided on the rear side of the support frame 200. In the vertical direction, the top surface of the second baffle 270 is higher than the highest point of the roller 210, thereby preventing the PCB carrier from moving backward through the roller 210 and playing a role in positioning the PCB carrier.

[0042] Preferably, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the distance between the two supporting frames 200 in the horizontal direction is 600mm, so as to meet the space requirements for the AGV trolley to enter and exit the side warehouse 101 in the horizontal direction.

[0043] Furthermore, according to some embodiments of the present invention, the frame 100 includes two side frames 110 arranged side by side. The rear sides of the two side frames 110 are fixedly connected by a horizontal connecting rod 120. In the vertical direction, the bottom surface of the connecting rod 120 is 420mm high to meet the space requirements of the AGV trolley entering and exiting the side frame warehouse 101 in the vertical direction.

[0044] The embodiments of the present utility model have been described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the present utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. Within the scope of knowledge possessed by those skilled in the art, various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A storage rack that can be used with AGVs, characterized in that, include: The frame includes a wire guide compartment with an open front end. Support frames are located on both sides of the top of the wire guide compartment. Multiple rollers are rotatably arranged within the support frames along the front-to-back direction. A support platform is located within the support frames. A positioning mechanism for positioning a PCB carrier is located on the upper surface of the support platform. The positioning mechanism includes vertically extending positioning posts. Positioning holes that mate with the positioning posts are located on the bottom of the PCB carrier.

2. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The positioning mechanism also includes a spring and a steel ball. The top of the positioning post is provided with a connecting hole. One end of the spring is fixed to the bottom wall of the connecting hole, and the other end of the spring is fixed to the steel ball. A portion of the steel ball extends out of the connecting hole.

3. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support platform is located in the middle of the support frame, and a set of rollers is provided on each side of the support platform. Each set of rollers has four rollers, and the four rollers are evenly spaced.

4. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, A stop is provided on the top front side of the support frame, and in the vertical direction, the top surface of the stop is higher than the highest point of the roller.

5. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 4, characterized in that, In the vertical direction, the distance between the top surface of the stop block and the highest point of the roller is 9mm~10mm.

6. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, A first baffle is provided on the outer edge of the support frame, and in the vertical direction, the top surface of the first baffle is higher than the highest point of the roller.

7. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 6, characterized in that, In the horizontal direction, the distance between the two first baffles is 850mm.

8. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 6, characterized in that, A second baffle is provided on the rear side of the support frame, and in the vertical direction, the top surface of the second baffle is higher than the highest point of the roller.

9. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, In the horizontal direction, the distance between the two supporting frames is 600mm.

10. The storage rack compatible with AGV operation according to claim 1, characterized in that, The frame includes two side frames arranged side by side. The rear sides of the two side frames are fixedly connected by a horizontal connecting rod. In the vertical direction, the bottom surface of the connecting rod is 420mm high.

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