Protective structure for fork arm guide rail of AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle)

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of AGVs (Automatic Guided Vehicles), in particular to a fork arm guide rail protection structure of an AGV, which effectively limits the movement range of a fork arm and reduces equipment damage and potential safety hazards caused by excessive stretching through the cooperative work of a limiting assembly and a guide rail assembly. And the special limiting separation blade and the guide block are adopted, so that potential accidents caused by deviation or collision in the operation process of the fork arm are avoided, and the movement safety of the whole fork arm is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) technology, and more specifically, to a fork arm guide rail protection structure for an AGV. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of industrial automation, AGVs are widely used in logistics, warehousing and other fields to improve material handling efficiency and reduce labor costs. However, during the operation of the forklift, due to environmental factors, equipment wear and tear or human error, the movement trajectory of the forklift may deviate, leading to equipment damage, pallet drop or other accidents. Currently, most AGVs use simple limit designs for the forklift protection structure, which cannot effectively prevent excessive extension, collision or tilting of the forklift to a certain extent, and has low adaptability to different scenarios. Therefore, to address the above problems, a forklift guide rail protection structure for AGVs is proposed to improve the safety and stability of the forklift and achieve effective protection of the forklift movement. Utility Model Content

[0003] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a fork arm guide rail protection structure for AGV trolleys, so as to solve the problems existing in the background technology.

[0004] The above-mentioned technical objective of this utility model is achieved through the following technical solution: a fork arm guide rail protection structure for an AGV trolley, comprising: a limiting component disposed on the fork arm of the AGV trolley and a guide rail assembly slidably disposed on the AGV trolley for cooperating with the limiting component to limit and protect the fork arm of the AGV trolley; the limiting component and the guide rail assembly are slidably connected.

[0005] Optionally, the guide rail assembly includes a first sliding seat, a second sliding seat, a mounting seat, and a fork arm retraction limiting block for buffering the impact of the AGV's fork arm; the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the mounting seat; the first sliding seat, the second sliding seat, and the mounting seat cooperate to form an active area for the AGV's fork arm to extend and retract; the limiting component is slidably connected to the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat, and is located within the active area.

[0006] Optionally, the limiting component includes: a first slide rail and a second slide rail; the first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively disposed on both sides of the AGV trolley fork arm; the first slide rail is slidably connected to the first sliding seat; and the second slide rail is slidably connected to the second sliding seat.

[0007] Optionally, it also includes: a fork extension limit block disposed on the AGV trolley and a limit stop plate disposed on the slide rail assembly for cooperating with the fork extension limit block to limit the maximum travel distance of the slide rail assembly; the limit stop plate is detachably connected to the slide rail assembly; the limit stop plate can abut against the fork extension limit block.

[0008] Optionally, it also includes: a slide rail guide block disposed on the AGV trolley for limiting and guiding the movement direction of the slide rail assembly; the slide rail guide block can abut against the slide rail assembly.

[0009] Optionally, the slide rail guide block is also provided with shims for adjusting the spacing on the slide rail guide block.

[0010] Optionally, it also includes: a guide installed on the AGV trolley for guiding the retraction of the AGV trolley's fork arm.

[0011] In summary, this utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0012] 1. By working together with the limit components and guide rail components, the range of motion of the fork arm is effectively limited, reducing equipment damage and safety hazards caused by excessive extension and retraction.

[0013] 2. Specialized limit baffles and guide blocks are used to avoid potential accidents caused by deviation or collision of the fork arm during operation, thereby improving the overall movement safety of the fork arm. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the specific structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a front view schematic diagram of the main structure assembly of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a side view of the main structure assembly of this utility model.

[0017] In the diagram: 1. Limiting component; 11. First slide rail; 12. Second slide rail; 2. Guide rail assembly; 21. First sliding seat; 22. Second sliding seat; 23. Mounting seat; 24. Fork arm retraction limiting block; 3. Guide component; 4. Fork arm extension limiting block; 5. Limiting baffle; 6. Slide rail guide block; 7. AGV trolley; 8. Fork arm. Detailed Implementation

[0018] To make the objectives, features, and advantages of this utility model more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this utility model are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Several embodiments of this utility model are shown in the drawings. However, this utility model can be implemented in many different forms and is not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0019] In this utility model, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; and they can refer to the internal connection of two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model according to the specific circumstances. The terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of indicated technical features. Therefore, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature.

[0020] In this invention, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, "above" or "below" the second feature can include direct contact between the first and second features, or contact between the first and second features through another feature between them. Furthermore, "above," "over," and "on top" of the second feature includes the first feature directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. "Below," "below," and "under" of the second feature includes the first feature directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply indicates that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature. The terms "vertical," "horizontal," "left," "right," "above," "below," and similar expressions are for illustrative purposes only and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed or operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as limiting the invention.

[0021] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0022] This utility model provides a protective structure for the fork arm guide rail of an AGV trolley, such as... Figure 1 As shown, it includes: a limiting component disposed on the fork arm of the AGV trolley and a guide rail assembly slidably disposed on the AGV trolley for cooperating with the limiting component to limit and protect the fork arm of the AGV trolley; the limiting component and the guide rail assembly are slidably connected.

[0023] In practice, an encoder is installed on the AGV to monitor the extension distance of the fork arm. A cable chain is also installed to power the fork arm and provide signal recognition from the AGV body. Both the encoder and the cable chain are wired. Limiting components and sliding rail components are installed on the AGV fork arm. The extension distance of the AGV fork arm is further limited by the cooperation of the limiting components and the sliding rail components to prevent damage caused by exceeding the maximum extension distance. During the extension of the AGV fork arm, the fork arm drives the limiting components and the sliding rail components to move synchronously. When it reaches the maximum distance of the sliding rail components, the sliding rail components stop moving, and the fork arm continues to drive the limiting components to move. The limiting components and the sliding rail components slide apart. The limiting components can only move to the maximum distance of the sliding rail components to protect the AGV and prevent the encoder rope and cable chain from breaking.

[0024] Furthermore, the guide rail assembly includes a first sliding seat, a second sliding seat, a mounting seat, and a fork arm retraction limiting block for buffering the impact of the AGV trolley's fork arm; the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat are respectively fixedly connected to both ends of the mounting seat; the first sliding seat, the second sliding seat, and the mounting seat cooperate to form an active area for the AGV trolley's fork arm to extend and retract; the limiting component is slidably connected to the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat, and is located within the active area.

[0025] In Embodiment 1, the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat are slidably connected to the AGV trolley to ensure the overall tightness of the AGV trolley. Before the fork arm assembly moves to the maximum moving distance of the slide rail assembly within the AGV trolley, the fork arm is always housed within the active area. When the fork arm travels to the maximum moving distance of the slide rail assembly within the AGV trolley, the limiting component slides relative to the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat. When the fork arm moves within the active area, the directional distance of the fork arm extension and retraction of the AGV trolley is guided and limited by the limiting component and the first and second sliding seats.

[0026] Furthermore, the limiting component includes: a first slide rail and a second slide rail; the first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively disposed on both sides of the AGV trolley fork arm; the first slide rail is slidably connected to the first sliding seat; and the second slide rail is slidably connected to the second sliding seat.

[0027] In Embodiment 2, the first slide rail and the second slide rail are respectively set on both sides of the AGV trolley fork arm. The fork arm structure is made of wear-resistant material to ensure that it remains smooth even after long-term operation, so as to ensure that the AGV trolley fork arm remains stable when it moves in and out of the activity area.

[0028] Furthermore, it also includes: a fork extension limit block disposed on the AGV trolley and a limit stop plate disposed on the slide rail assembly for cooperating with the fork extension limit block to limit the maximum travel distance of the slide rail assembly; the limit stop plate is detachably connected to the slide rail assembly; the limit stop plate can abut against the fork extension limit block.

[0029] In other embodiments, as shown in the appendix Figure 2-3 As shown, to prevent the slide rail assembly from moving beyond its maximum stroke during the movement of the AGV's fork arm, a limit stop is provided on the slide rail assembly, and a fork arm extension limit block is provided on the AGV. The fork arm extension limit block is located at the maximum movement distance of the slide rail assembly. When the slide rail assembly moves to the maximum distance, the fork arm extension limit block on the AGV will abut against the limit stop on the slide rail assembly, thereby limiting the slide rail assembly and preventing it from moving beyond its maximum stroke.

[0030] Furthermore, it also includes: a slide rail guide block disposed on the AGV trolley for limiting and guiding the movement direction of the slide rail assembly; the slide rail guide block can abut against the slide rail assembly.

[0031] In other embodiments, a slide rail guide block is disposed on the AGV trolley, and a guide groove is provided on the slide rail guide block to guide the movement direction of the slide rail assembly and limit the irregular movement of the AGV trolley's fork arm.

[0032] Optionally, the slide rail guide block is also provided with shims for adjusting the spacing on the slide rail guide block.

[0033] In other embodiments, the model and size of the fork arm mounted on the AGV may vary. To achieve a better guiding effect for the slide rail guide block, the guide groove of the slide rail guide block can be filled to make the contact between the guide groove of the slide rail guide block and the slide rail tighter, thus improving the guiding function of the slide rail guide block.

[0034] Optionally, it also includes: a guide installed on the AGV trolley for guiding the retraction of the AGV trolley's fork arm.

[0035] In other embodiments, the guides on the AGV trolley provide a certain guiding effect when the AGV trolley fork arms retract, so that they return to the original position of the AGV trolley, thus reducing the retraction error.

[0036] This utility model discloses a fork arm guide rail protection structure for an AGV trolley. Through the coordinated work of the limiting component and the guide rail component, it effectively limits the movement range of the fork arm, reducing equipment damage and safety hazards caused by excessive extension and retraction. It adopts a special limiting baffle and guide block to avoid potential accidents caused by fork arm deviation or collision during operation, thereby improving the overall movement safety of the fork arm.

[0037] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model. The protection scope of this utility model is not limited to the above embodiments. All technical solutions falling within the scope of this utility model's concept are protected. It should be noted that for those skilled in the art, any improvements and modifications made without departing from the principle of this utility model should also be considered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A fork arm guide rail protection structure of an AGV vehicle, characterized by, The application relates to an AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) fork limiting device. The limiting component is slidably connected with the guide rail component. The guide rail component comprises a first sliding seat, a second sliding seat, a mounting seat and a fork-retracting limiting block for buffering the impact of the AGV fork.

2. The AGV fork guard structure according to claim 1, wherein, The first sliding seat and the second sliding seat are fixedly connected with two ends of the mounting seat respectively. The first sliding seat, the second sliding seat and the mounting seat cooperatively form a movable area for the AGV fork to extend and retract.

3. The AGV fork guard structure according to claim 2, wherein, The limiting component is slidably connected with the first sliding seat and the second sliding seat respectively and is located in the movable area.

4. The AGV fork guard structure of claim 1, wherein, The limiting component comprises a first sliding rail and a second sliding rail. The first sliding rail and the second sliding rail are arranged on two sides of the AGV fork respectively. The first sliding rail is slidably connected with the first sliding seat.

5. The AGV fork guard structure of claim 1, wherein, The second sliding rail is slidably connected with the second sliding seat. The application further comprises a fork-extend limiting block arranged on the AGV and a limiting baffle arranged on the guide rail component and used for limiting the maximum travel distance of the guide rail component in cooperation with the fork-extend limiting block.

6. The fork carriage guard structure of claim 5, wherein, The limiting baffle is detachably connected with the guide rail component.

7. The fork guard structure of an AGV according to claim 1, wherein The limiting baffle can abut against the fork-extend limiting block. The application further comprises a sliding rail guide block arranged on the AGV and used for limiting and guiding the moving direction of the guide rail component. The sliding rail guide block can abut against the guide rail component. The sliding rail guide block is further provided with a gasket used for adjusting the spacing size of the sliding rail guide block. The application further comprises a guide block arranged on the AGV and used for guiding the retraction of the AGV fork.

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