Vehicle-mounted self-loading / unloading gas cylinder retainer

By designing a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder, and utilizing a combination structure of pallet rack, lifting fork and lifting frame, the self-loading and unloading function of gas cylinders is realized, solving the problem of gas cylinders being unable to be transported in special environments, and providing a compact and stable solution.

CN223622709UActive Publication Date: 2025-12-02CHENGDU GRAFT AVIATION EQUIP CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202423314692.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-12-31
Publication Date
2025-12-02
Estimated Expiration
2034-12-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing gas cylinder racks cannot be used for loading, unloading, and moving gas cylinders without forklifts or cranes in special environments or emergency situations, which limits the scope of equipment use.

Method used

Design a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder, including a pallet frame, a lifting fork, and a lifting frame. The pallet frame is slidably mounted on the lifting fork, and the lifting fork is mounted on the lifting frame. The loading and unloading operation of the gas cylinder is realized by a motor-driven lead screw and gear set. It is equipped with casters and a limit structure to ensure stability.

Benefits of technology

It enables the loading and unloading of gas cylinders without the need for forklifts or cranes in special environments or emergency situations, with minimal increase in footprint and weight, minimal impact on transportation capacity, and a compact and stable structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted self loading and unloading gas cylinder retainer, which relates to the technical field of gas cylinder placing racks, and comprises a tray rack, gas cylinders are stored on the tray rack, the tray rack is slidably mounted on a lifting fork, the tray rack has a degree of freedom of moving along the length direction of the lifting fork, the lifting fork is mounted on a lifting rack, and the lifting rack is mounted on the lifting rack. The lifting fork has the degree of freedom of moving in the height direction of the lifting rack, no additional forklift or crane equipment is needed, the gas cylinder and the tray rack can be loaded to and unloaded from a boxcar in a special environment or in an emergency, the occupied space is small, compared with a conventional gas cylinder rack, only the occupied space and weight are increased slightly, and the cost is reduced. And the transportation capacity is basically not influenced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of gas cylinder storage racks, specifically a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder. Background Technology

[0002] Current gas cylinder racks are simple, fixed storage structures for gas cylinders. During transportation, forklifts or cranes are needed to move the gas cylinders and racks together onto the truck bed or from the truck bed to a designated location. In special environments or emergency situations, without forklifts, cranes, or other loading and unloading equipment or tools, it is impossible to load, unload, and move the gas cylinders and racks manually, thus limiting the scope of use of related equipment. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the prior art and provide a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder to solve the shortcomings of the prior art.

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder, including a tray frame, on which the gas cylinder is stored, the tray frame is slidably mounted on a lifting fork, the tray frame has a degree of freedom to move along the length direction of the lifting fork, the lifting fork is mounted on a lifting frame, and the lifting fork has a degree of freedom to move along the height direction of the lifting frame.

[0005] Furthermore, the top surface of the tray frame is provided with several limiting circular holes, the bottom of the gas cylinder is placed in the limiting circular holes, and the top of the tray frame is fixed with a fence.

[0006] Furthermore, a loading / unloading window is provided on one side of the fence, and a stop bar is provided inside the loading / unloading window. One end of the stop bar is hinged to the fence, and the other end is connected to the fence through a pin.

[0007] Furthermore, the lifting fork includes a lifting fork frame, a vertical slider, and a horizontal slide rail. The lifting fork frame is provided with two horizontal slide rails spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The vertical slider is fixed on the lifting fork frame and slidably mounted on the lifting frame. The outer wall of the horizontal slide rail is provided with a groove along its own length direction. A slider is slidably fitted in the groove, and the slider is fixedly connected to the pallet frame.

[0008] Furthermore, the sidewall of the slide groove is provided with a plurality of insertion holes along the length of the horizontal slide rail, and the sidewall of the slider is provided with a through hole in the horizontal direction. The limiting pin passes through the through hole and is inserted into the insertion hole to connect the horizontal slide rail to the tray frame.

[0009] Furthermore, a lead screw is vertically installed on the lifting frame, the lead screw is rotatably connected to the lifting frame, and a lead screw slider is threaded onto the lead screw, the vertical slider being fixed on the lead screw slider.

[0010] Furthermore, a motor is installed on the lifting frame, and the motor is connected to the lead screw through a gear set.

[0011] Furthermore, the bottom of the tray frame is equipped with multiple casters.

[0012] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0013] No additional forklift or crane equipment is required. In special environments or emergency situations, gas cylinders and pallet racks can be loaded into and unloaded from truck beds. They have a small footprint and, compared to conventional gas cylinder racks, only increase the footprint and weight slightly, with virtually no impact on transport capacity. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a front view of a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to the present invention;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the tray frame in a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to the present invention;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting fork structure in a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to the present invention;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a left view of a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to the present invention;

[0018] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting frame in a vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to the present invention;

[0019] In the diagram, 1-pallet frame, 2-lifting fork, 3-lifting frame, 4-fence, 5-loading / unloading window, 6-stop bar, 7-caster wheel, 8-vertical slider, 9-horizontal slide rail, 10-lifting fork frame, 11-slide groove, 12-slider, 13-insertion hole, 14-through hole, 15-lead screw, 16-lead screw slider, 17-motor, 18-wheel. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Example 1

[0021] like Figures 1 to 5As shown, a vehicle-mounted self-loading gas cylinder holder includes a pallet frame 1 on which gas cylinders are stored. The pallet frame 1 is slidably mounted on a lifting fork 2, and has the freedom to move along the length of the lifting fork 2. The lifting fork 2 is mounted on a lifting frame 3, and has the freedom to move along the height of the lifting frame 3. Multiple casters 7 are mounted on the bottom of the pallet frame 1, and multiple wheels 18 are mounted on the bottom of the lifting frame 3. The wheels 18 drive the entire holder to move, and the casters 7 facilitate the movement of the pallet frame 1. During loading, the lifting fork 2 moves upward on the lifting frame 3, causing the pallet rack 1 and the gas cylinder on the pallet rack 1 to move upward. When the bottom height of the caster wheel 7 is the same as the height of the truck's cargo box floor, it pushes the pallet rack 1 to move on the lifting fork 2, so that the pallet rack 1 can carry the gas cylinder into the truck bed without the need for additional forklifts or cranes. In special environments or emergency situations, the loading of gas cylinders and pallet rack 1 can be achieved. Compared with conventional gas cylinder racks, it only increases the footprint and weight slightly, and has virtually no impact on transportation capacity.

[0022] Example 2

[0023] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the top surface of the pallet frame 1 has several limiting holes. The bottom of the gas cylinder is placed in the limiting holes. A railing 4 is fixed to the top of the pallet frame 1. A loading / unloading window 5 is provided on one side of the railing 4. A stop bar 6 is provided in the loading / unloading window 5. One end of the stop bar 6 is hinged to the railing 4, and the other end is connected to the railing 4 through a pin. The stop bar 6 is rotatably connected to the railing 4 through a rotating shaft. The axis of the rotating shaft is horizontal. A insertion hole is provided on the top of the end of the stop bar 6 away from the rotating shaft. A pin hole is provided on the top surface of the railing 4 away from the rotating shaft. The pin passes through the insertion hole and is inserted into the pin hole, thereby installing the stop bar 6 on the railing 4. The railing 4 works with the stop bar 4 to block the gas cylinder and prevent it from falling off the pallet frame 1. When loading the gas cylinder, the pin is removed, the stop bar 6 is rotated to open the loading / unloading window 5, and the gas cylinder is placed in the limiting hole. The position of the gas cylinder is limited by the limiting hole. Finally, the stop bar 6 is installed to work with the railing 4 to further limit the position of the gas cylinder.

[0024] Example 3

[0025] Based on Example 2, such as Figures 1 to 3As shown, the lifting fork 2 includes a lifting fork frame 10, a vertical slider 8, and a horizontal slide rail 9. The lifting fork frame 10 is provided with two horizontal slide rails 9 spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The vertical slider 8 is fixed on the lifting fork frame 10 and slidably mounted on the lifting frame 3. The outer wall of the horizontal slide rail 9 is provided with a groove 11 extending along its own length. A slider 12 is slidably fitted in the groove 11. The slider 12 is fixedly connected to the pallet frame 1. The movement of the vertical slider 8 on the lifting frame 3 drives the lifting fork 2 to move up and down in the vertical direction, thereby moving the pallet frame 1 and the gas cylinders on it to complete the loading and unloading operations. The slider 12 is L-shaped, with one end slidingly fitted in the groove 11 and the other end fixed on the pallet frame 1, so that the pallet frame 1 can move horizontally on the lifting fork 2 to complete the loading and unloading operations.

[0026] Example 4

[0027] Based on Example 3, such as Figures 1 to 4As shown, the sidewall of the slide 11 has multiple insertion holes 13 along the length of the horizontal slide rail 9. The sidewall of the slider 12 has a through hole 14 extending horizontally. A limiting pin passes through the through hole 14 and is inserted into the insertion hole 13 to connect the horizontal slide rail 9 to the pallet frame 1. A lead screw 15 is vertically mounted on the lifting frame 3, and the lead screw 15 is rotatably connected to the lifting frame 3. A lead screw slider 16 is threaded onto the lead screw 15, and a vertical slider 8 is fixed on the lead screw slider 16. A motor 17 is mounted on the lifting frame 3, and the motor 17 is connected to the gear set for transmission. The lead screw 15 and the gear set include a meshing first bevel gear and a second bevel gear, which are respectively mounted on the output shaft of the lead screw 15 and the motor 17. The motor 17 drives the lead screw 15 to rotate through the gear set. The rotational freedom of the lead screw slider 16 is restricted by the sliding installation of the lifting fork 2 on the lifting frame 3, so that the lead screw slider 16 drives the vertical slider 8 to move linearly along the axis of the lead screw 15. When loading, the lifting fork 2 drives the pallet frame 1 to move upward, so that the bottom of the caster wheel 7 is level with the floor of the truck bed, pushing the pallet frame 1 upward. The pallet frame 1 is moved to the center of gravity (center) inside the truck bed. Then, the limiting pin is simultaneously inserted into both the through hole 14 and the insertion hole 13, connecting the pallet frame 1 and the lifting fork 2. Next, the motor 17 reverses direction. At this time, the positions of the pallet frame 1, the lifting fork 2, and the lead screw slider 16 remain unchanged, causing the lifting frame 3 to move upwards to the height of the truck bed. The lifting frame 3 is then pushed, and the limiting pin is removed, resetting the pallet frame 1. The entire retainer is moved to the designated position within the truck bed. Finally, the traveling wheels 18 and the swivel wheels 7 are braked, ensuring the retainer remains stable within the truck bed. For unloading, the same procedure applies. The lifting frame 3 is moved to the edge of the truck bed, and then the pallet frame 1 is moved so that its center is inside the truck bed. The pallet frame and lifting fork 2 are fixed with limit pins, and the lifting frame 3 is moved outside the truck bed. The position of the lifting frame 3 is stabilized by the pallet frame 1 and the gas cylinder. Then the motor 17 is started. Due to its own weight, the lifting frame 3 moves first at the position of the lifting fork 2, causing it to move downwards and touch the ground. Then the limit pins are removed, and the pallet frame 1 is removed from the truck bed, thus completing the unloading of the retainer.

Claims

1. A vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder, comprising a tray rack (1), on which gas cylinders are stored, characterized in that, The pallet frame (1) is slidably mounted on the lifting fork (2), and the pallet frame (1) has a degree of freedom to move along the length direction of the lifting fork (2). The lifting fork (2) is mounted on the lifting frame (3), and the lifting fork (2) has a degree of freedom to move along the height direction of the lifting frame (3).

2. The vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The top surface of the tray frame (1) is provided with several limiting round holes, the bottom of the gas cylinder is placed in the limiting round holes, and the top of the tray frame (1) is fixed with a fence (4).

3. A vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 2, characterized in that, The fence (4) has a loading and unloading window (5) on one side. A stop bar (6) is provided in the loading and unloading window (5). One end of the stop bar (6) is hinged to the fence (4), and the other end is connected to the fence (4) by a pin.

4. The vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting fork (2) includes a lifting fork frame (10), a vertical slider (8), and a horizontal slide rail (9). The lifting fork frame (10) has two horizontal slide rails (9) spaced apart in the horizontal direction. The vertical slider (8) is fixed on the lifting fork frame (10) and slidably mounted on the lifting frame (3). The outer wall of the horizontal slide rail (9) has a groove (11) extending through it along its length. A slider (12) is slidably fitted in the groove (11). The slider (12) is fixedly connected to the pallet frame (1).

5. A vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, The sidewall of the slide groove (11) is provided with a plurality of insertion holes (13) along the length direction of the horizontal slide rail (9), and the sidewall of the slider (12) is provided with a through hole (14) in the horizontal direction. The limiting pin passes through the through hole (14) and is inserted into the insertion hole (13) to connect the horizontal slide rail (9) and the tray frame (1).

6. A vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 4, characterized in that, A lead screw (15) is vertically installed on the lifting frame (3). The lead screw (15) is rotatably connected to the lifting frame (3). A lead screw slider (16) is threaded onto the lead screw (15). The vertical slider (8) is fixed on the lead screw slider (16).

7. A vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 6, characterized in that, A motor (17) is installed on the lifting frame (3), and the motor (17) is connected to the lead screw (15) through a gear set.

8. A vehicle-mounted self-loading and unloading gas cylinder holder according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the tray frame (1) is equipped with multiple casters (7).