Novel positioning feeding device for forklift

Abstract

The utility model belongs to the technical field of workpiece transportation equipment, and discloses a novel positioning feeding device for a forklift. The device can be detachably connected with the bottom of coating equipment and forks of a forklift, the forklift comprises a plurality of upper forks and lower forks which are arranged in the horizontal direction, the lower forks and the upper forks are arranged in parallel in the longitudinal direction, and the positioning and feeding device can be detachably connected with the lower forks of the forklift. The number of the positioning feeding devices is equal to that of the lower pallet forks, and the upper pallet forks of the forklift can be detachably provided with an electroplating frame on which workpieces needing to be plated are hung. According to the device, the stability and the flexibility of insertion of the fork of the forklift are improved, and the requirement of a driver on alignment precision is reduced. And the device adapts to the sizes of forks of the forklift under different process requirements, and the universality and adaptability of the device are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of workpiece transportation equipment, and in particular, it is a new type of positioning and loading device for forklifts. Background Technology

[0002] Coating is a process of depositing a layer of metal or alloy onto a metal or non-metal surface. In the traditional loading process of coating equipment, users usually need to suspend the workpieces to be coated on the electroplating rack, and then transport the coating rack containing the workpieces to be coated into the coating equipment by a transport device.

[0003] Traditional methods typically require multiple workers to collaborate, using forklifts to move and load electroplating racks containing workpieces to be plated into the plating equipment. During forklift loading, the forklift forks must first be inserted into the bottom of the plating equipment. Then, some workers hold the plating racks with the workpieces to be plated, while others observe or measure the loading accuracy and direct the forklift operators to move the racks forward, backward, left, and right, ensuring the plating racks are accurately loaded and moved into the plating equipment. This method not only significantly reduces production efficiency but also introduces errors due to manual observation, sometimes causing damage to the forklifts or the workpieces being loaded, resulting in losses for the company and increased production costs.

[0004] Therefore, current forklift loading operations suffer from problems such as unstable docking between the forklift forks and the loading device, high alignment accuracy requirements, and poor compatibility. These problems not only affect the efficiency of loading operations but may also damage the equipment and even cause safety accidents.

[0005] Therefore, there is an urgent need in the market for a positioning and feeding device that can overcome these shortcomings. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the shortcomings of the existing technology and provide a new positioning and feeding device for forklifts.

[0007] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve its technical problem is:

[0008] A novel positioning and loading device for a forklift is disclosed. This device can be detachably connected to the bottom of a plating equipment and the forklift forks. The forklift includes multiple upper and lower forks arranged horizontally, with the upper and lower forks arranged parallel to each other longitudinally. The positioning and loading device can be detachably connected to the lower forks of the forklift, and the number of positioning and loading devices is equal to the number of lower forks. The upper forks of the forklift can detachably hold an electroplating rack on which the workpiece to be plated is suspended.

[0009] The positioning and feeding device is arranged horizontally and there are multiple such devices. The multiple positioning and feeding devices are symmetrically distributed longitudinally below the product to be fed along the center line of the position of the product to be fed on the upper fork of the forklift. The positioning and feeding device includes a hollow positioning rod and a fixing plate connected to each other.

[0010] The hollow positioning rod is set horizontally and is open at both ends with a hollow interior. One horizontal side of the hollow positioning rod can be connected to the coating equipment, and the other horizontal side of the hollow positioning rod is set as an isosceles trapezoidal opening. The isosceles trapezoidal opening extends horizontally outward from the hollow positioning rod, and the longitudinal length of the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening is greater than the longitudinal length of the inner horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening. The hollow positioning rod is matched with the lower fork of the forklift. The lower fork of the forklift can be engaged and detachably set inside the hollow interior of the hollow positioning rod. The length of the hollow positioning rod is greater than the length of the lower fork of the forklift.

[0011] The fixing plate includes a fixing plate body, an opening, a fork locking plate, and a locking plate connector. The fixing plate body is arranged in a vertical direction. One horizontal side of the fixing plate body is vertically arranged on the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening. The fixing plate body is integrally provided with an opening whose size is greater than or equal to the size of the outermost horizontal opening of the isosceles trapezoidal opening.

[0012] The fork locking plate is arranged horizontally, and the locking plate connector is arranged vertically. The locking plate connector is set as a right triangle, with its two right-angled sides connected to the locking plate and the locking plate connector respectively. The locking plate connector is set on the other horizontal side of the fixed plate body and above the opening of the fixed plate. The locking plate is provided with a locking elongated slot, which can be connected to the lower fork by bolts.

[0013] Furthermore, the positioning and feeding device also includes several structural reinforcing plates, which are connected to the hollow positioning rod and the fixing plate.

[0014] Preferably, the structural reinforcement plate is configured as a triangle, with its two short sides fixedly connected to the fixing plate and the hollow positioning rod, respectively.

[0015] The advantages and positive effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] 1. The hollow positioning rod of this utility model is matched with the lower fork of the forklift. The lower fork of the forklift can be engaged and detachably installed inside the hollow positioning rod. The cross-section of the hollow positioning rod matches the cross-section of the lower fork of the forklift, and the rod is longer, which ensures that the forklift fork is more stable after insertion and is not easy to move.

[0017] 2. In this utility model, the fixing plate enhances the structural strength of the device, and the hollow positioning rod design increases the stability and flexibility of forklift fork insertion, reducing the driver's alignment accuracy requirements. The long slot on the locking connecting plate connects to the bolt holes on the bottom fork of the forklift, providing sufficient clearance for insertion and removal, thus adapting to different forklift fork sizes under different process requirements and improving the device's versatility and adaptability.

[0018] 3. The device's overall strength and lifespan are enhanced by the use of a fixed plate and hollow positioning rod. This allows the device to withstand impacts from repeated operations and collisions, making it less prone to damage and deviation. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 The main view shows the structural connection between the device of this utility model and the electroplating rack on which the workpiece to be plated is suspended in use.

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A diagram showing the view from the right.

[0021] Figure 3 for Figure 1 A top-down view;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structural connection of the device of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 5 for Figure 4 A diagram showing the view from the right.

[0024] Figure 6 for Figure 4 A three-dimensional diagram of the structural connections;

[0025] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the connection between the device of this utility model and the electroplating rack on which the workpiece to be plated is suspended, in its usage state. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. The following embodiments are only descriptive and not limiting, and should not be used to limit the protection scope of the present invention.

[0027] Unless otherwise specified, the raw materials used in this invention are all commercially available products. Unless otherwise specified, the methods used in this invention are conventional methods in the field. The quantities of all substances used in this invention are conventional usage quantities. Structures and connections not described in detail in this invention can be understood as conventional technical means in the field.

[0028] A novel positioning and loading device for forklifts is disclosed. This device can be detachably connected to the bottom of a coating equipment and the forklift forks. The forklift includes multiple horizontally arranged upper forks 1 and lower forks 2, with the lower and upper forks arranged parallel to each other longitudinally. Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the positioning and feeding device 3 can be detachably connected to the lower forks of the forklift. The number of positioning and feeding devices is equal to the number of lower forks, so that each lower fork can be connected to the positioning and feeding device during feeding, which is convenient for feeding. The upper forks of the forklift can detachably place the electroplating rack 10 on which the workpiece to be plated is suspended.

[0029] like Figures 4 to 7 As shown, the positioning and feeding device is arranged horizontally and there are multiple such devices. The multiple positioning and feeding devices are symmetrically distributed longitudinally below the product to be fed along the center line of the position of the product to be fed on the upper fork of the forklift. The positioning and feeding device includes a hollow positioning rod 4 and a fixing plate connected to each other.

[0030] The hollow positioning rod is set horizontally and is open at both ends with a hollow interior. One horizontal side of the hollow positioning rod can be connected to the coating equipment, and the other horizontal side of the hollow positioning rod is set as an isosceles trapezoidal opening 41. The isosceles trapezoidal opening extends horizontally outward from the hollow positioning rod, and the longitudinal length of the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening is greater than the longitudinal length of the inner horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening. The hollow positioning rod is matched with the lower forks of the forklift, and the lower forks of the forklift can be engaged and detachably set inside the hollow interior of the hollow positioning rod.

[0031] The hollow positioning rod is longer than the forklift's lower fork, making the connection between the bottom of the coating equipment and the forklift fork more stable through the positioning and feeding device. The isosceles trapezoidal opening can better engage the lower fork, allowing the fork to be inserted more stably into the positioning and feeding device. This also reduces the accuracy and precision requirements for the forklift driver during insertion, improving the installation efficiency of the positioning and feeding device and the forklift, while also ensuring the installation effect.

[0032] The fixing plate includes a fixing plate body 5, an opening 51, a fork locking plate 6, and a locking plate connector 7. The fixing plate body is arranged vertically, and one horizontal side of the fixing plate body is vertically arranged at the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening. An opening is integrally provided on the fixing plate body, and the size of the opening is greater than or equal to the size of the outermost horizontal opening of the isosceles trapezoidal opening, which serves as a guide to facilitate the lower forks to enter the hollow interior of the hollow positioning rod more conveniently and quickly. The opening on the fixing plate is connected to the outermost horizontal opening of the isosceles trapezoidal opening, so that the lower forks of the forklift can pass through and enter the hollow interior of the hollow positioning rod for fixing.

[0033] The fork locking plate is set horizontally, and the locking plate connector is set vertically. The locking plate connector is set as a right triangle, with its two right-angled sides connected to the locking plate and the locking plate connector respectively. The locking plate connector is set on the other horizontal side of the fixed plate body and above the opening of the fixed plate. The locking plate is provided with a locking elongated slot 8, which can be connected to the lower fork by bolts (not shown in the figure) to ensure the stability of the connection.

[0034] When using this utility model device, first install the positioning and feeding device on the bottom of the coating equipment, ensuring it matches the bottom of the forklift forks to guarantee accurate feeding. Then, detachably mount the coating rack containing the product to be coated onto the upper forks of the forklift. Next, move the forklift until its lower forks align with the positioning and feeding device mounted on the bottom of the equipment. Move the forklift forward until its lower forks insert into the positioning and feeding device, then stop moving, fix the forklift, and begin feeding again, installing the coating rack containing the product to be coated into the coating equipment.

[0035] This utility model's device features a hollow positioning rod that is matched to the lower forks of a forklift. The forklift's lower forks can be detachably engaged within the hollow interior of the positioning rod. The cross-section of the hollow positioning rod matches the cross-section of the forklift's lower forks, and its longer length ensures greater stability and prevents movement after the forklift forks are inserted. A fixing plate enhances the structural strength of the device, while the hollow positioning rod design increases the stability and flexibility of forklift fork insertion, reducing the driver's alignment accuracy requirements. A long slot on the locking connecting plate connects to the bolt holes on the forklift's bottom forks, providing a margin for movement and accommodating forklift fork sizes under different process requirements, thus improving the device's versatility and adaptability. The fixing plate and hollow positioning rod enhance the overall strength and lifespan of the device, enabling it to withstand impacts from repeated operator adjustments and collisions, making it less prone to damage and deviation.

[0036] In this embodiment, the positioning and feeding device further includes several structural reinforcing plates 9. The structural reinforcing plates are connected to the hollow positioning rod and the fixing plate. The structural reinforcing plates can improve the strength of the connection structure between the hollow positioning rod and the fixing plate, improve the structural stability of the device, and ensure the performance.

[0037] Preferably, the structural reinforcement plate is configured as a triangle, with its two short sides fixedly connected to the fixing plate and the hollow positioning rod, respectively.

[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will understand that various substitutions, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention and the appended claims. Therefore, the scope of the present invention is not limited to the contents disclosed in the embodiments.

Claims

1. A novel positioning and feeding device for a fork lift truck, characterized in that: The device can be detachably connected with the bottom of the plating equipment and the forklift forks, the forklift includes a plurality of upper forks and lower forks arranged in the horizontal direction, the plurality of lower forks and upper forks are arranged in parallel along the longitudinal direction, the positioning and feeding device can be detachably connected with the lower forks of the forklift, and the number of the positioning and feeding devices is equal to the number of the lower forks; the upper forks of the forklift can be detachably placed on the electroplating frame with the workpieces to be plated; The positioning and feeding device is arranged in the horizontal direction and in multiple numbers, and the multiple positioning and feeding devices are arranged below the products to be fed in a symmetrical manner along the longitudinal direction along the center line of the position of the products to be fed placed on the upper forks of the forklift, and the positioning and feeding device includes a hollow positioning rod and a fixed plate connected and arranged. The hollow positioning rod is arranged in the horizontal direction and has an open both ends and hollow interior, one horizontal side of the hollow positioning rod can be connected with the plating equipment, the other horizontal side of the hollow positioning rod is arranged as an isosceles trapezoidal opening, the isosceles trapezoidal opening extends from the hollow positioning rod to the horizontal outer side, and the length of the longitudinal direction of the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening is greater than the length of the longitudinal direction of the inner horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening, the hollow positioning rod is matched with the lower forks of the forklift, the lower forks of the forklift can be detachably arranged in the hollow interior of the hollow positioning rod, and the length of the hollow positioning rod is greater than the length of the lower forks of the forklift. The fixed plate includes a fixed plate body, an opening, a fork locking plate and a locking plate connecting piece, the fixed plate body is arranged in the vertical direction, one horizontal side surface of the fixed plate body is arranged perpendicularly on the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening, and the opening is integrally arranged on the fixed plate body and has a size greater than or equal to the size of the opening of the outermost horizontal side of the isosceles trapezoidal opening. The fork locking plate is arranged in the horizontal direction, the locking plate connecting piece is arranged in the vertical direction, the locking plate connecting piece is arranged in the shape of a right triangle, two right angle sides of the locking plate connecting piece are respectively connected with the locking plate and the locking plate connecting piece, the locking plate is connected and arranged on the other horizontal side surface of the fixed plate body and above the opening of the fixed plate, and the locking plate is provided with a locking long slot hole, and the locking long slot hole can be connected with the lower forks through bolts.

2. The novel positioning and feeding device for a fork truck according to claim 1, characterized in that: The positioning and feeding device further includes a plurality of structure reinforcing plates, and the structure reinforcing plates are connected with the hollow positioning rod and the fixed plate.

3. The novel positioning and feeding device for a fork truck according to claim 2, characterized in that: The structure reinforcing plate is arranged in the shape of a triangle, and two short sides of the structure reinforcing plate are respectively connected with the fixed plate and the hollow positioning rod.

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