Material rack and machine trolley for carrying material rack

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of automation equipment, and provides a machine trolley for carrying a material shelf. The carrying platform is arranged at the top of the trolley body and used for bearing the material frame; the lifting assembly is arranged between the trolley body and the carrying platform and used for lifting or lowering the carrying platform; the rotating assembly is arranged between the trolley body and the carrying platform and used for rotating the carrying platform; the moving assembly is arranged at the bottom of the trolley body and used for driving the trolley body to move; manual carrying is not needed, the labor cost is greatly reduced, and the carrying efficiency and the production efficiency are improved.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of automation equipment, in particular to a material rack and a machine trolley for carrying the material rack. BACKGROUND

[0002] The material rack is mainly used for orderly placing of materials, and is often provided with a layered structure to store the materials in layers so as to reduce the floor area, which not only facilitates classification and storage of the materials, but also improves the utilization rate of the storage capacity and facilitates subsequent transfer. In the adjustment or transfer process of the existing material rack, manual carrying of the material rack is required and the material rack is transferred to a carrying trolley to transport the material rack to a designated position. However, manual carrying not only requires a large amount of labor cost, but also has low carrying efficiency and production efficiency to be improved. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] In view of the above shortcomings of the prior art, the present application aims to provide a material rack and a machine trolley for carrying the material rack, which solves the problems of high labor cost and low production efficiency in the prior art.

[0004] To achieve the above-mentioned and other related purposes, the present application provides a machine trolley for carrying a material rack, comprising:

[0005] a trolley body;

[0006] a carrying platform arranged on the top of the trolley body and used for carrying the material rack;

[0007] a lifting assembly arranged between the trolley body and the carrying platform and used for lifting or lowering the carrying platform;

[0008] a rotating assembly arranged between the trolley body and the carrying platform and used for rotating the carrying platform;

[0009] a moving assembly arranged at the bottom of the trolley body and used for moving the trolley body.

[0010] Optionally, the lifting assembly comprises a jacking plate, a support base, a threaded column, a first gear, a second gear, a first gear ring and a first motor, the threaded column is arranged on the trolley body, the jacking plate is connected with the bottom of the carrying platform, the support base is connected with the bottom of the jacking plate, the first gear, the second gear, the first gear ring and the first motor are arranged on the support base, the first gear is sleeved on the threaded column, the support base is arranged on the threaded column through the first gear, the first motor is connected with the second gear, the first gear and the second gear are engaged with the first gear ring, the first motor drives the second gear to rotate, the second gear drives the first gear ring to rotate, and the first gear ring drives the first gear to rotate to drive the support base to move in the vertical direction on the threaded column.

[0011] Optionally, the rotating assembly comprises a third gear, a second gear ring and a second motor, the second motor is connected with the third gear, the third gear is engaged with the second gear ring, the support base comprises a support part and a rotating part, the rotating part can rotate on the support base with its center line as the axis, the second gear ring is arranged on the rotating part, the third gear and the second motor are arranged on the support part, the second motor drives the third gear to rotate, the third gear drives the second gear ring to rotate to drive the rotating part to rotate.

[0012] Optionally, the moving assembly comprises a driving wheel, a third motor, a steering wheel and an auxiliary wheel, the driving wheels are oppositely arranged at the middle parts of the two sides of the trolley body, the driving wheels are respectively connected with the third motor, the third motor drives the driving wheels to rotate to drive the trolley body to move, the steering wheel and the auxiliary wheel are oppositely arranged at the bottom of the trolley body, the steering wheel is connected with the driving wheel, and the steering wheel is used for changing the moving direction of the trolley body.

[0013] Optionally, a plurality of positioning grooves for positioning the material shelves and a detection lens for scanning codes are arranged on the carrying platform, and the positioning grooves are arranged along the circumference of the detection lens.

[0014] Optionally, the machine trolley for carrying the material shelves further comprises a laser radar for detecting obstacles.

[0015] Optionally, the machine trolley for carrying the material shelves further comprises a control center for receiving task instructions and map information, and the control center is arranged in the interior of the trolley body.

[0016] Optionally, a bump strip for protecting the trolley body is arranged at the bottom of the trolley body.

[0017] Optionally, a warning light strip is provided on the circumferential side of the vehicle body.

[0018] Based on the same inventive concept, this application also provides a material rack for storing materials, which can be used in conjunction with the machine trolley described above.

[0019] In the material handling trolley and material rack provided in this application, the trolley's moving component can move to the location of the material rack. The lifting component and rotating component can control the handling platform to lift and rotate. The trolley moves to the location of the material rack via the moving component, the lifting component raises the handling platform to receive the material rack, and the rotating component can adjust the posture of the material rack to facilitate its removal or placement. The trolley moves to a designated position via the moving component, and the lifting component lowers the handling platform to place the material rack in the designated position, completing the material rack handling without manual handling, greatly reducing labor costs and improving handling and production efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of a material handling trolley according to an embodiment of this application;

[0021] Figure 2 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of a material handling trolley according to an embodiment of this application;

[0022] Figure 3 This is a third-view structural schematic diagram of a material handling trolley according to an embodiment of this application;

[0023] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of a material handling trolley according to an embodiment of this application;

[0024] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural schematic diagram of the lifting component shown in an embodiment of this application;

[0025] Figure 6 This is a second-view structural schematic diagram of the lifting component shown in one embodiment of this application;

[0026] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a material rack according to an embodiment of this application.

[0027] Part Number Explanation

[0028] 1-Cart body; 2-Transfer platform; 3-Positioning slot; 4-Detection lens; 5-Drive wheel; 6-Anti-collision strip; 7-Warning light strip; 8-Emergency stop switch; 9-Steering wheel; 10-Auxiliary wheel; 11-Third motor; 12-Charging port; 13-Lifting plate; 14-Support base; 15-Threaded column; 16-LiDAR; 17-Connecting plate; 18-Connecting base; 19-Control center; 20-First gear; 21-First gear ring; 22-Second gear; 23-First motor; 24-Third gear; 25-Second gear ring; 26-Second motor; 27-Rotating part; 28-Supporting part; 29-Limiting component; 30-Base; 31-Material rack; 32-Positioning column; 33-Label. Detailed Implementation

[0029] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this application. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this application from the content disclosed in this specification.

[0030] It should be understood that the structures, proportions, sizes, etc., illustrated in the accompanying drawings are merely for illustrative purposes to aid those skilled in the art and are not intended to limit the scope of this application. Therefore, they have no substantial technical significance. Any modifications to the structure, changes in proportions, or adjustments to size, without affecting the effectiveness or purpose of this application, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed herein. Furthermore, the terms such as "front," "back," "left," "right," "middle," and "one" used in this specification are merely for clarity and not intended to limit the scope of this application. Changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, should also be considered within the scope of this application.

[0031] Please see Figures 1 to 7 This application exemplarily provides a robotic cart for transporting material racks, comprising:

[0032] Car body 1;

[0033] The transport platform 2 is set on top of the trolley body 1 and is used to support the material rack 31;

[0034] A lifting assembly is installed between the trolley body 1 and the transport platform 2 for raising or lowering the transport platform 2;

[0035] A rotating component is disposed between the trolley body 1 and the transport platform 2 for rotating the transport platform 2;

[0036] A movable component is located at the bottom of the vehicle body 1 and is used to move the vehicle body 1.

[0037] In the material handling trolley provided in this application, the trolley's moving component can move to the location of the material rack 31. The lifting component and rotating component can control the lifting and rotating of the handling platform 2. The trolley moves to the location of the material rack 31 via the moving component, the lifting component raises the handling platform 2 to support the material rack 31, and the rotating component can adjust the posture of the material rack 31 to facilitate the removal or placement of the material rack 31. The trolley moves to the designated position via the moving component, and the lifting component lowers the handling platform 2 to place the material rack 31 in the designated position, completing the handling of the material rack 31. No manual handling is required, which greatly reduces labor costs and improves handling efficiency and production efficiency.

[0038] In some embodiments, the lifting assembly includes a lifting plate 13, a support base 14, a threaded post 15, a first gear 20, a second gear 22, a first gear ring 21, and a first motor 23. The threaded post 15 is mounted on the trolley body 1. The lifting plate 13 is connected to the bottom of the transport platform 2. The support base 14 is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate 13. The first gear 20, the second gear 22, the first gear ring 21, and the first motor 23 are all mounted on the support base 14. The first gear 20 is sleeved on the threaded post 15 and threadedly connected to the threaded post 15. The support base 14 is mounted on the threaded post 15 via the first gear 20. The first motor 23 is connected to the second gear 22. Both the first gear 20 and the second gear 22 mesh with the first gear ring 21. The first motor 23 drives the second gear 22 to rotate, and the second gear 22 drives the first gear ring 21 to rotate. The first gear ring 21 drives the first gear 22 to rotate. The gear 20 rotates to drive the support seat 14 to move vertically on the threaded column 15. The rotation of the first gear 20 on the threaded column 15 realizes the vertical movement of the support seat 14. Specifically, the threaded column 15 and the first gear 20 can be set as one or more. In this embodiment, there are three threaded columns 15 and three first gears 20. The three threaded columns 15 are connected to the trolley body 1 through the base 30. Each threaded column 15 is also provided with a limiting member 29 to limit the support seat 14, restrict the descent distance of the support seat 14, and prevent the support seat 14 from falling due to gravity. The threaded column 15 and the limiting member 29 form a triangular structure, which enhances the structural stability of the lifting assembly. The vertical movement of the support seat 14 on the threaded column 15 drives the lifting plate 13 to lift the transport platform 2, realizing the lifting and lowering of the transport platform 2.

[0039] In some embodiments, the rotating assembly includes a third gear 24, a second gear ring 25, and a second motor 26. The second motor 26 is connected to the third gear 24, and the third gear 24 meshes with the second gear ring 25. The support base 14 includes a support portion 28 and a rotating portion 27. The rotating portion 27 protrudes from the top surface of the support base 14 and is connected to the transport platform 2. The rotating portion 27 can rotate on the support base 14 about its own center line. The second gear ring 25 is disposed on the rotating portion 27, and the third gear 24 and the second motor 26 are disposed on the support portion 28. The second motor 26 drives the third gear 24 to rotate, and the third gear 24 drives the second gear ring 25 to rotate, thereby driving the rotating portion 27 to rotate. Specifically, the diameter of the first gear ring 21 is larger than the diameter of the second gear ring 25. The first gear ring 21 is disposed on the support portion 28, and the lifting plate 13 is connected to the support portion 28. The rotation of the second gear ring 25 realizes the rotation of the rotating portion 27, thereby driving the rotation of the transport platform 2.

[0040] In the above embodiment, the moving component includes a drive wheel 5, a third motor 11, a steering wheel 9, and an auxiliary wheel 10. The drive wheels 5 are arranged opposite each other on the middle of the two sides of the trolley body 1. The drive wheels 5 are respectively connected to the third motor 11. The third motor 11 drives the wheels 5 to rotate so as to move the trolley body 1. The steering wheel 9 and the auxiliary wheel 10 are arranged opposite each other at the bottom of the trolley body 1. The steering wheel 9 is connected to the drive wheel 5 and is used to change the direction of movement of the trolley body 1. Specifically, the steering wheel 9 on the same side is connected to the drive wheel 5 through a connecting plate 17, and the auxiliary wheels 10 are connected to each other through a connecting plate 17. The connecting plate 17 is fixed inside the trolley body 1 through a connecting seat 18. The steering wheel 9 and the auxiliary wheel 10 are arranged in an array at the bottom of the trolley body 1. The auxiliary wheel 10 cooperates with the steering wheel 9 to ensure the balance of the trolley during movement.

[0041] In this embodiment, the transport platform 2 is provided with multiple positioning slots 3 for positioning the material rack 31 and detection lenses 4 for scanning codes. The positioning slots 3 are arranged around the detection lenses 4. It can be understood that the bottom of the material rack 31 is provided with a label 33 and a positioning post 32. The positioning post 32 is arranged around the label 33. The label 33 has a QR code. When the robot trolley moves to the bottom of the material rack 31, the detection lens 4 scans the QR code on the label 33. At the same time as positioning, the material information of the material rack 31 can also be recorded, which facilitates the management of warehouse information. After the robot trolley is positioned, the lifting component lifts the transport platform 2, and the positioning post 32 of the material rack 31 extends into the positioning slot 3 to position and support the material rack 31 on the transport platform 2, thereby realizing the transport of the material rack 31.

[0042] In some embodiments, the trolley of the material handling rack 31 also includes a lidar 16 for detecting obstacles. Specifically, there is a gap between the handling platform 2 and the trolley body 1, and the lidar 16 is arranged on both sides of the trolley body 1. The lidar 16 is at least partially exposed in the gap. The lidar 16 emits detection lasers from the gap, thereby enabling the detection of obstacles on the path during the movement of the trolley, so as to ensure that the trolley is not obstructed during the movement.

[0043] In this embodiment, the trolley for transporting material racks 31 also includes a control center 19 for receiving task instructions and map information. The control center 19 is located inside the trolley body 1. Specifically, the map information can be generated by the operator scanning the warehouse terrain. The control center 19 receives the map information and sends a task instruction to the trolley when it is necessary to transport material racks 31. The control center 19 receives the task instruction and generates the movement path of the trolley according to the map information, thereby realizing the task scheduling of the trolley.

[0044] In the above embodiment, a collision protection strip 6 is provided around the bottom of the trolley body 1 to protect the trolley body 1. The collision protection strip 6 protects the trolley body 1 and ensures that the trolley body 1 will not be damaged by collision during the movement of the robot trolley.

[0045] It is worth noting that a warning light strip 7 is provided on the circumferential side of the trolley body 1. During the process of the trolley transporting the material rack 31, the warning light strip 7 is constantly lit to remind the operator not to enter the movement area of ​​the trolley and to ensure the normal operation of the trolley.

[0046] Understandably, an emergency stop switch 8 is provided on one side of the robot body 1, which can be used to stop the robot in an emergency. A charging port 12 is provided on the other side of the robot body 1. The robot is also equipped with a charging station, and the robot can move to the charging station to charge through the charging port 12.

[0047] In another embodiment, this application also provides a material rack 31 for storing materials, which can be used in conjunction with the above-described trolley.

[0048] In summary, in the trolley and material rack provided in this application, the trolley's moving component can move to the location of the material rack 31. The lifting component and rotating component can control the lifting and rotating of the transport platform 2. The trolley moves to the location of the material rack 31 via the moving component, the lifting component raises the transport platform 2 to support the material rack 31, and the rotating component can adjust the posture of the material rack 31 to facilitate its removal or placement. The trolley moves to the designated position via the moving component, and the lifting component lowers the transport platform 2 to place the material rack 31 in the designated position, thus completing the transport of the material rack 31. No manual transport is required, greatly reducing labor costs and improving transport efficiency and production efficiency.

[0049] The above embodiments are merely illustrative of the principles and effects of this application and are not intended to limit this application. Any person skilled in the art can modify or alter the above embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, all equivalent modifications or alterations made by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and technical concept disclosed in this application should still be covered by the claims of this application.

Claims

1. A trolley for transporting material racks, characterized in that, include: The vehicle itself; A transport platform, located on top of the trolley body, is used to support the material rack; A lifting assembly is disposed between the trolley body and the transport platform for raising or lowering the transport platform; A rotating component is disposed between the trolley body and the transport platform for rotating the transport platform; A movable component is disposed at the bottom of the trolley body and is used to move the trolley body.

2. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lifting assembly includes a lifting plate, a support base, a threaded column, a first gear, a second gear, a first gear ring, and a first motor. The threaded column is mounted on the trolley body. The lifting plate is connected to the bottom of the transport platform. The support base is connected to the bottom of the lifting plate. The first gear, the second gear, the first gear ring, and the first motor are all mounted on the support base. The first gear is sleeved on the threaded column. The support base is mounted on the threaded column via the first gear. The first motor is connected to the second gear. Both the first gear and the second gear mesh with the first gear ring. The first motor drives the second gear to rotate. The second gear drives the first gear ring to rotate. The first gear ring drives the first gear to rotate, thereby causing the support base to move vertically on the threaded column.

3. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 2, characterized in that, The rotating assembly includes a third gear, a second gear ring, and a second motor. The second motor is connected to the third gear, and the third gear meshes with the second gear ring. The support base includes a support portion and a rotating portion. The rotating portion is capable of rotating on the support base about its own center line. The second gear ring is disposed on the rotating portion. The third gear and the second motor are disposed on the support portion. The second motor drives the third gear to rotate, and the third gear drives the second gear ring to rotate, thereby driving the rotating portion to rotate.

4. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The moving component includes a drive wheel, a third motor, a steering wheel, and an auxiliary wheel. The drive wheels are disposed opposite each other on the middle of the two sides of the vehicle body. The drive wheels are connected to the third motor, and the third motor drives the drive wheels to rotate so as to move the vehicle body. The steering wheel and the auxiliary wheel are disposed opposite each other at the bottom of the vehicle body. The steering wheel is connected to the drive wheel and is used to change the direction of movement of the vehicle body.

5. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport platform is equipped with multiple positioning slots for positioning material racks and detection lenses for scanning codes. The positioning slots are arranged around the circumference of the detection lenses.

6. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes lidar for detecting obstacles.

7. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, It also includes a control center for receiving task instructions and map information, which is located inside the vehicle body.

8. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom circumferential of the vehicle body is provided with anti-collision strips to protect the vehicle body.

9. The trolley for transporting materials according to claim 1, characterized in that, Warning light strips are provided on the circumferential sides of the vehicle body.

10. A material rack for storing materials, characterized in that, The material rack can be used in conjunction with the machine trolley as described in any one of claims 1-9.

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