Locking mechanism for preventing charging box from sliding out

By designing a rotary locking mechanism and proximity switch sensor detection, the problem of complex locking in traditional charging boxes has been solved, achieving fast, stable, and automated locking and releasing, thus improving the operational reliability and safety of the equipment.

CN223605478UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28GUANGDONG LIHE ENERGY TECH CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520091443.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-15
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-15

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Technical Problem

Traditional charging boxes have a complicated locking process that requires multiple steps or specialized tools, resulting in excessive time spent when replacing the charging box or performing related maintenance, which affects the safety and reliability of the equipment.

Method used

A locking mechanism to prevent the charging box from sliding out was designed. It achieves rapid locking and releasing through rotational motion, and combines a proximity switch sensor to detect the locking status, ensuring stable and automated locking and simplifying the operation process.

Benefits of technology

It enables the charging box to lock and release quickly and stably, preventing loosening or misalignment, improving the reliability and safety of the equipment, and reducing the need for manual intervention.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a locking mechanism for preventing a charging box from sliding out, which belongs to the field of rail type charging robots and comprises a rail type charging robot body. A charging box locking mechanism is assembled on the rail type charging robot body, and a charging box body is arranged on the upper end face of the rail type charging robot body in a bearing mode. According to the locking mechanism for preventing the charging box from sliding out, the arranged charging box locking mechanism can achieve rapid locking and releasing through rotary motion, compared with a traditional tedious locking mode, the mechanical design of the charging box locking mechanism is simple and efficient, the disassembly and assembly time of the charging box body is greatly shortened, and the cost is reduced. The charging box is particularly suitable for high-load task scenes where batteries need to be frequently replaced, meanwhile, the charging box body and the charging box cover plate are accurately inserted and locked through the charging box locking mechanism, it can be ensured that the charging box body keeps stable and firm connection after being locked, and the problem of looseness or dislocation is avoided.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the field of track charging robot, concretely relates to a locking mechanism for preventing charging box from sliding out. BACKGROUND

[0002] Track charging robot is an automatic charging device based on track movement, usually used to provide power supplement for robots, unmanned vehicles or other electric devices. It runs on a fixed track and can automatically position and perform charging tasks according to the position and needs of target devices.

[0003] Track charging robot is an efficient, precise and intelligent charging solution, especially suitable for complex environments with multiple devices and multiple scenes. By combining track movement and automatic charging functions, it can significantly improve the continuity and automation level of device operation, and is an important development direction for future intelligent logistics, industry and transportation.

[0004] In actual use, considering the stable operation of track charging robot, it is necessary to stabilize and limit the charging box to avoid loosening during operation. The traditional charging box locking process is complex, requiring multiple steps or using special tools, resulting in excessive time consumption when replacing the charging box or performing related maintenance,

[0005] Therefore, considering the safety, reliability and efficiency of disassembling the charging box of track charging robot, a locking mechanism for preventing the charging box from sliding out is proposed to solve the above problems. SUMMARY

[0006] In view of one or more of the above defects or improvement needs of the prior art, the utility model provides a locking mechanism for preventing the charging box from sliding out, which has the advantages of quick locking and releasing of the charging box, stable and quick locking, and precision.

[0007] To achieve the above purpose, the utility model provides a locking mechanism for preventing the charging box from sliding out, which comprises a track charging robot body;

[0008] A charging box locking mechanism is assembled on the track charging robot body, and a charging box body is carried on the upper end face of the track charging robot body.

[0009] The charging box locking mechanism comprises a base plate provided on the track charging robot body, a vertical plate is vertically provided on the upper end face of the base plate, a sleeve is rotatably provided at the bottom of the vertical plate, a first cam seat is sleeved at the end of the sleeve, and a connecting plate is rotatably connected to the top of the first cam seat.

[0010] A top plate is vertically provided on the top of the vertical plate, and a locking shaft is slidably arranged in the top plate.

[0011] The connecting plate top is rotationally connected with the locking shaft;

[0012] The vertical plate is provided with mounting plates on both sides, mounting seats are mounted on the side surfaces of the two mounting plates, the two mounting seats are symmetrically arranged along the center of the vertical plate, and proximity switch sensors are embedded in the two mounting seats.

[0013] As a further improvement of the utility model, the first cam seat is integrally provided with an induction side plate on one side; the mounting seats are arranged in a U shape and have a spacing, and the induction side plate extends into one of the mounting seats and slides on the side of the proximity switch sensor.

[0014] As a further improvement of the utility model, a driving motor is mounted on the upper end surface of the base plate, and the output end of the driving motor penetrates the vertical plate and extends to be connected with the first cam seat.

[0015] As a further improvement of the utility model, a positioning hole is formed in the upper end surface of the charging box body, and the positioning hole is inserted and matched with the locking shaft.

[0016] As a further improvement of the utility model, a charging box cover plate is mounted on the upper end surface of the track type charging robot body, the charging box cover plate covers the upper end surface of the charging box body, a bolt hole is formed in the charging box cover plate, and the bolt hole is inserted and matched with the locking shaft.

[0017] Overall, compared with the prior art, the above technical scheme conceived by the utility model has the beneficial effects including:

[0018] The locking mechanism for preventing the charging box from sliding out is provided with multiple structures arranged in the charging box locking mechanism and capable of realizing quick locking and releasing through rotary motion, and compared with the traditional complicated locking mode, the charging box locking mechanism is simple and efficient in mechanical design, greatly reduces the disassembly and assembly time of the charging box body, is particularly suitable for high-load task scenarios that require frequent battery replacement, and through the accurate plug-in locking of the charging box locking mechanism on the charging box body and the charging box cover plate, the stable and firm connection of the charging box body after locking can be ensured, and the problems of loosening or misalignment can be avoided.

[0019] The locking mechanism of this utility model for preventing the charging box from sliding out utilizes the detection cooperation between two sets of proximity switch sensors and the sensing side plate within the charging box locking mechanism. This allows the charging box locking mechanism to detect the locking status of the charging box body in real time, such as "locking complete" or "unlocked," achieving automatic feedback and avoiding operational failures or safety hazards caused by incomplete locking. Furthermore, because the locking and releasing process is highly automated and precise, it can effectively avoid problems caused by operator negligence or improper operation, simplifying manual intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Fig. 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation structure of this utility model;

[0021] Fig. 2 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly structure of the charging box locking mechanism and the charging box body of this utility model;

[0022] Fig. 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall installation structure of the charging box locking mechanism of this utility model;

[0023] Fig. 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure of the proximity switch sensor of this utility model in the mounting base.

[0024] In all the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote the same technical features, specifically: 1. Track-mounted charging robot body; 2. Charging box locking mechanism; 21. Base plate; 22. Vertical plate; 23. Top plate; 24. Drive motor; 25. First cam seat; 251. Sleeve; 26. Sensing side plate; 27. Connecting plate; 28. Locking shaft; 29. ​​Mounting plate; 210. Mounting base; 211. Proximity switch sensor; 3. Charging box body; 31. Positioning hole; 4. Charging box cover; 41. Pin hole. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0026] Example

[0027] Depend on Figs. 1-4 A locking mechanism to prevent a charging box from sliding out is provided, comprising a track-mounted charging robot body 1;

[0028] The charging box locking mechanism 2 is arranged on the track charging robot body 1, and the charging box body 3 is borne on the upper end face of the track charging robot body 1;

[0029] The charging box locking mechanism 2 comprises a base plate 21 arranged on the track charging robot body 1, a vertical plate 22 vertically arranged on the upper end face of the base plate 21, a sleeve 251 rotationally arranged at the bottom of the vertical plate 22, a first cam seat 25 sleeved at the end of the sleeve 251, and a connecting plate 27 rotationally connected to the top of the first cam seat 25.

[0030] A top plate 23 is vertically arranged at the top of the vertical plate 22, and a locking shaft 28 is slidably arranged in the top plate 23.

[0031] The top of the connecting plate 27 is rotationally connected to the locking shaft 28.

[0032] Two mounting plates 29 are arranged on the two sides of the vertical plate 22, and two mounting seats 210 are mounted on the sides of the two mounting plates 29, which are symmetrically arranged along the center of the vertical plate 22, and two proximity switch sensors 211 are embedded in the two mounting seats 210.

[0033] In the embodiment, the charging box locking mechanism 2 can be quickly locked and released through rotational movement. Compared with the traditional complicated locking method, the mechanical design of the charging box locking mechanism 2 is simple and efficient, which greatly reduces the disassembly and assembly time of the charging box body 3, and is particularly suitable for high-load task scenarios that require frequent battery replacement. At the same time, through the precise plug-in locking of the charging box locking mechanism 2 on the charging box body 3 and the charging box cover plate 4, it can ensure that the charging box body 3 remains stable and firmly connected after locking, avoiding loosening or misalignment problems.

[0034] Further, the detection cooperation between the two groups of proximity switch sensors 211 arranged in the charging box locking mechanism 2 and the sensing side plate 26 enables the charging box locking mechanism 2 to detect the locking state of the charging box body 3 in real time, such as "locking completed" or "not locked", to achieve automatic feedback and avoid operation failure or safety hazards due to incomplete locking. Since the locking and releasing processes are highly automated and accurate, problems caused by operator negligence or improper operation can be effectively avoided, and manual intervention operations are simplified.

[0035] It should be noted that the power connection mode of the proximity switch sensor 211 is a prior art, and the control circuit can be realized through simple programming by a person skilled in the art. It belongs to the public knowledge in the art, and only its use is described without modification. Therefore, the control mode and circuit connection are not described in detail.

[0036] Specifically, referring to Figs. 3-4, one side of the first cam seat 25 is integrally provided with a sensing side plate 26; the side of the mounting seat 210 is U-shaped and spaced, and one end of the sensing side plate 26 extends into one of the mounting seats 210 and slides on one side of the proximity switch sensor 211.

[0037] In this embodiment, the spacing of the side of the mounting seat 210 can be used for the sensing side plate 26 to pass through, and in use, when the sensing side plate 26 passes through one of the mounting seats 210, the locking shaft 28 provided is in an upward state, when the locking shaft 28 rises and enters the positioning hole 31, the locking shaft 28 provided at this time can complete the insertion of the charging box body 3, thereby realizing the locking of the charging box body 3; similarly, when the sensing side plate 26 rotates again and enters the other mounting seat 210, the locking shaft 28 provided at this time will be lowered until it is completely released from the locking of the charging box body 3, thereby realizing the release of the charging box body 3.

[0038] Specifically, referring to Figs. 3-4 , the driving motor 24 is installed on the upper end face of the base plate 21, and the output end of the driving motor 24 penetrates the vertical plate 22 and extends to be connected with the first cam seat 25.

[0039] In this embodiment, the driving motor 24 provided can be used to control the reciprocating rotation of the first cam seat 25; in a preferred embodiment, the driving motor 24 provided is a reciprocating swing motor.

[0040] Further, the power connection mode of the driving motor 24 is prior art, and the control circuit can be realized by simple programming by those skilled in the art, which is common knowledge in the art, only its use is not transformed, so the control mode and circuit connection are not described in detail.

[0041] Specifically, referring to Figs. 1-2 , the positioning hole 31 is provided on the upper end face of the charging box body 3, and the positioning hole 31 is inserted and matched with the locking shaft 28.

[0042] In this embodiment, through the insertion and matching between the locking shaft 28 and the positioning hole 31, when the locking shaft 28 enters the positioning hole 31, the charging box locking mechanism 2 provided can realize the locking of the charging box body 3; similarly, when the locking shaft 28 is separated from the positioning hole 31, the charging box locking mechanism 2 provided at this time can realize the release of the charging box body 3.

[0043] Specifically, referring to Figs. 1-2 , the charging box cover plate 4 is installed on the upper end face of the track type charging robot body 1, the charging box cover plate 4 covers the upper end face of the charging box body 3, the charging box cover plate 4 is provided with a latch hole 41, and the latch hole 41 is inserted and matched with the locking shaft 28.

[0044] In the embodiment, the charging box cover plate 4 is arranged to cover and protect the charging box body 3, so as to avoid collision of the charging box body 3 in use; meanwhile, the plug-in cooperation between the pin hole 41 on the charging box cover plate 4 and the locking shaft 28 enables the charging box cover plate 4 to further lock and position the charging box body 3.

[0045] The locking mechanism for preventing the charging box from sliding out of the charging box locking mechanism 2:

[0046] First step: in actual use, when the user needs to lock the charging box body 3 by using the charging box locking mechanism 2, first place the charging box body 3 above the charging box locking mechanism 2, and make the positioning hole 31 formed on the charging box body 3 above the locking shaft 28, then connect the power supply to the driving motor 24 and drive it, when the output end of the driving motor 24 rotates, the driving motor 24 drives the sleeve 251 and the first cam seat 25 to rotate synchronously, when the first cam seat 25 rotates, the connecting plate 27 and the locking shaft 28 connected with the first cam seat 25 rotate synchronously, and the locking shaft 28 is sleeved and positioned by the top plate 23, the locking shaft 28 can vertically ascend and descend in the top plate 23, when the locking shaft 28 is driven and ascends, the locking shaft 28 can pass through the positioning hole 31, so as to lock the charging box body 3, and when the locking shaft 28 is separated from the positioning hole 31, the charging box body 3 can be released;

[0047] Second step: when the first cam seat 25 rotates, the sensing side plate 26 integrally arranged on the side of the first cam seat 25 rotates synchronously, when the sensing side plate 26 passes through one of the mounting seats 210, the locking shaft 28 is in the ascending state, when the locking shaft 28 ascends and enters the positioning hole 31, the locking shaft 28 can be inserted into the charging box body 3, so as to lock the charging box body 3; similarly, when the sensing side plate 26 rotates again and enters the other mounting seat 210, the locking shaft 28 will descend until it is completely separated from the locking of the charging box body 3, so as to release the charging box body 3. The proximity switch sensor 211 arranged in the two mounting seats 210 can be used to detect the current position of the sensing side plate 26, so as to detect the locking state of the charging box body 3 in real time, such as "locking completed" or "not locked", realize automatic feedback, and avoid operation failure or safety hazard caused by incomplete locking.

[0048] Although the embodiments of the utility model have been shown and described, it can be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, replacements and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirits of the utility model, the scope of the utility model is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A locking mechanism to prevent the slide-out of a charging station, comprising a track charging robot body (1), Characterized in that; The track charging robot body (1) is provided with a charging box locking mechanism (2) on the upper end face of the track charging robot body (1), and a charging box body (3) is borne on the upper end face of the track charging robot body (1). The charging box locking mechanism (2) comprises a base plate (21) provided on the track charging robot body (1), a vertical plate (22) vertically provided on the upper end face of the base plate (21), a sleeve (251) rotatably provided at the bottom of the vertical plate (22), a first cam seat (25) sleeved at the end of the sleeve (251), and a connecting plate (27) rotatably connected to the top of the first cam seat (25). The vertical plate (22) is vertically provided with a top plate (23) at the top, and the top plate (23) is slidably provided with a locking shaft (28) inside. The connecting plate (27) is rotatably connected to the locking shaft (28) at the top. Both sides of the vertical plate (22) are provided with mounting plates (29), and mounting seats (210) are mounted on the side surfaces of the two mounting plates (29), which are symmetrically arranged along the center of the vertical plate (22), and proximity switch sensors (211) are embedded in the two mounting seats (210).

2. The lockout mechanism to prevent the ejection of the charging case of claim 1, wherein, The first cam seat (25) is integrally provided with a sensing side plate (26) on one side; the mounting seats (210) are U-shaped and spaced apart, and the sensing side plate (26) extends into one of the mounting seats (210) and slides on one side of the proximity switch sensor (211).

3. The lockout mechanism to prevent the e-charge box from sliding out according to claim 1, wherein, A driving motor (24) is mounted on the upper end face of the base plate (21), and the output end of the driving motor (24) penetrates the vertical plate (22) and extends to be connected with the first cam seat (25).

4. The lockout mechanism to prevent the ejection of the charging case of claim 1, wherein, A positioning hole (31) is formed in the upper end face of the charging box body (3), and the positioning hole (31) is inserted and matched with the locking shaft (28).

5. The lockout mechanism to prevent the ejection of the charging case of claim 4, wherein, A charging box cover plate (4) is mounted on the upper end face of the track charging robot body (1), covers the upper end face of the charging box body (3), and is provided with a bolt hole (41) on the charging box cover plate (4), which is inserted and matched with the locking shaft (28).