Foldable portable guide wheel assembly

By designing a foldable portable guide wheel assembly, the rotation of the central rod and connecting plate is driven by an electric cylinder, enabling the guide wheel to be stored and folded stably. This solves the problems of traditional guide wheels occupying a large space and being unable to be flexibly adjusted, thus improving the portability and safety of the equipment.

CN223821374UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23JIANGSU XINGHUO AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MFG CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520585734.4
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-31
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-31

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Traditional guide wheel assemblies occupy a lot of space when idle, transported or stored, and cannot be flexibly adjusted in position, resulting in high transportation costs and inconvenience in moving equipment, and posing safety hazards.

Method used

A foldable portable guide wheel assembly was designed. The rotation of the central rod and connecting plate is driven by an electric cylinder, which drives the support column and guide wheel to be stored. Combined with the movement of the folding transmission arm and auxiliary support plate, the guide wheel can be retracted and folded to reduce the volume. Stability is ensured by the linkage of the connecting plate and the hinge block.

Benefits of technology

It effectively reduces the overall volume of the guide wheel assembly, making equipment transportation easier, reducing transportation costs, improving work efficiency, and ensuring stable movement of equipment in complex environments.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of guide wheels, in particular to a foldable portable guide wheel assembly which comprises a supporting base, the outer wall of the supporting base is fixedly connected with a supporting frame, the outer wall of the top of the supporting frame is fixedly connected with a set of hinged installation bases, and a T-shaped connecting block is connected between the hinged installation bases through a rotating shaft. The outer wall of the T-shaped connecting block is fixedly connected with an auxiliary supporting plate. An electric air cylinder runs to pull a center rod and a first connecting plate upwards to rotate anticlockwise, when the first connecting plate rotates, a hinge block is driven to pull a supporting stand column and a guide wheel to move, and then a transmission arm connecting block is driven to rotate upwards with a hinge point as a fulcrum; one end of the folding transmission arm moves downwards around the hinged point where the auxiliary supporting plate and the auxiliary connecting block are connected and contracts inwards, then the auxiliary supporting plate rotates downwards, contraction and folding of the folding transmission arm and the auxiliary supporting plate are achieved, meanwhile, folding and storage of the guide wheel are completed, and the overall size of the guide wheel assembly is effectively reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of guide wheel technology, and in particular to a foldable portable guide wheel assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Guide wheels are widely used in many scenarios such as industrial production, logistics and transportation, and the movement of mechanical equipment, as important components that guide the direction of movement and assist in the movement of equipment.

[0003] Currently, most traditional guide wheel assemblies on the market are fixed structures, with their guide wheels always in an extended state. When the equipment is idle, being moved, or stored, the fixed guide wheels cannot be retracted, causing the guide wheel assembly to occupy a large amount of space. When some large mechanical equipment needs to be transported over long distances, the fixed guide wheels will increase the overall size of the equipment, making it difficult to meet the space constraints of transport vehicles and increasing transportation costs. At the same time, when facing complex and changing working scenarios such as narrow passages, stairwells, or areas with obstacles, the fixed guide wheels cannot flexibly adjust their position, making it easy for collisions to occur when the equipment is moved. This may not only damage the guide wheels and the equipment itself, but also affect work efficiency and even create safety hazards. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a foldable portable guide wheel assembly.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A foldable portable guide wheel assembly includes a support base, a support frame fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support base, a set of hinged mounting seats fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the support frame, a T-shaped connecting block connected between the hinged mounting seats via a pivot, an auxiliary support plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the T-shaped connecting block, an auxiliary connecting block connected to one side of the auxiliary support plate via a central shaft, a folding transmission arm connected to one side of the auxiliary connecting block via a pivot, a transmission arm connecting block hinged to one side of the folding transmission arm, a support column fixedly connected to the bottom of the transmission arm connecting block, and guide wheels connected to the outer wall of the support column via an axle.

[0007] Preferably, one end of the T-shaped connecting block is fixedly connected to a connecting rod, and the end of the connecting rod is connected to an electric cylinder via a connector. A set of hinged bases is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame, and a first connecting plate is connected between the hinged bases via a rotating shaft. A central rod is connected to the bottom of the first connecting plate via a connector, and the output end of the electric cylinder is connected to the end of the central rod.

[0008] Preferably, two sets of hinge blocks are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support column near the support frame. One set of hinge blocks located above the support column is hinged to one end of the first connecting plate. Three positioning blocks are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame. A second connecting plate is connected between two adjacent positioning blocks through a rotating shaft. One end of the second connecting plate is hinged to a set of hinge blocks located below the support column.

[0009] Preferably, a fixing block is fixedly connected to the side of the support column near the support frame, and a support connecting rod is connected between the fixing block and two adjacent positioning blocks.

[0010] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0011] The electric cylinder pulls the center rod and the first connecting plate upwards to rotate counterclockwise. When the first connecting plate rotates, it drives the hinge block to pull the support column and guide wheel to move. Then, it drives the transmission arm connecting block to rotate upwards around the hinge point. This causes one end of the folding transmission arm to move downwards and retract inwards around the hinge point where the auxiliary support plate and the auxiliary connecting block are connected. Then, the auxiliary support plate rotates downwards, realizing the retraction and folding of the folding transmission arm and the auxiliary support plate. At the same time, it completes the folding and storage of the guide wheel, effectively reducing the overall volume of the guide wheel assembly. This solves the problem of traditional fixed guide wheels occupying a lot of space when idle, transported, and stored, making them more portable, facilitating equipment transportation, and reducing transportation costs.

[0012] During the movement of the guide wheel, it rotates through the second connecting plate on the supporting column and the supporting rod on the supporting column, with the pivot between the positioning block and the second connecting plate as the fulcrum. This ensures the stability of the guide wheel assembly during the folding and retracting movement, guarantees the consistency of the guide wheel's folding and retracting movement, and makes the overall equipment operation safe and reliable, effectively improving work efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a foldable portable guide wheel assembly proposed in this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the connection structure between the support frame and the support column of a foldable portable guide wheel assembly proposed in this utility model;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the connection structure between the first connecting plate and the second connecting plate of a foldable portable guide wheel assembly proposed in this utility model.

[0016] In the picture:

[0017] 1. Support base; 2. Support frame; 3. Hinged mounting base; 4. T-shaped connecting block; 5. Auxiliary support plate; 6. Auxiliary connecting block; 7. Folding transmission arm; 8. Transmission arm connecting block; 9. Support column; 10. Axle; 11. Guide wheel; 12. Connecting rod; 13. Electric cylinder; 14. Hinged base; 15. First connecting plate; 16. Center rod; 17. Hinged block; 18. Positioning block; 19. Second connecting plate; 20. Fixing block; 21. Support connecting rod. Detailed Implementation

[0018] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0019] The contents not described in detail in this specification are existing technologies known to those skilled in the art.

[0020] All standard parts used in this utility model can be purchased from the market, and irregular parts can be customized according to the description and drawings. The specific connection methods of each part adopt conventional methods such as bolts, rivets, and welding that are mature in the prior art. The machinery, parts and equipment adopt conventional models in the prior art, and the circuit connection adopts conventional connection methods in the prior art, which will not be described in detail here.

[0021] Example:

[0022] Reference Figure 1-3 A foldable portable guide wheel assembly includes a support base 1, a support frame 2 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support base 1, a set of hinged mounting seats 3 fixedly connected to the top outer wall of the support frame 2, a T-shaped connecting block 4 connected between the hinged mounting seats 3 via a pivot, an auxiliary support plate 5 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the T-shaped connecting block 4, an auxiliary connecting block 6 connected to one side of the auxiliary support plate 5 via a central shaft, a folding transmission arm 7 connected to one side of the auxiliary connecting block 6 via a pivot, a transmission arm connecting block 8 hinged to one side of the folding transmission arm 7, a support column 9 fixedly connected to the bottom of the transmission arm connecting block 8, and a guide wheel 11 connected to the outer wall of the support column 9 via a wheel axle 10.

[0023] One end of the T-shaped connecting block 4 is fixedly connected to a connecting rod 12. The end of the connecting rod 12 is connected to an electric cylinder 13 via a connector. A set of hinged bases 14 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame 2. A first connecting plate 15 is connected between the hinged bases 14 via a rotating shaft. The bottom of the first connecting plate 15 is connected to a center rod 16 via a connector. The output end of the electric cylinder 13 is connected to the end of the center rod 16.

[0024] Two sets of hinge blocks 17 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support column 9 near the support frame 2. The set of hinge blocks 17 located above the support column 9 is hinged to one end of the first connecting plate 15. Three positioning blocks 18 are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame 2. A second connecting plate 19 is connected between two adjacent positioning blocks 18 through a rotating shaft. One end of the second connecting plate 19 is hinged to a set of hinge blocks 17 located below the support column 9.

[0025] A fixing block 20 is fixedly connected to the side of the support column 9 near the support frame 2, and a support connecting rod 21 is connected between the fixing block 20 and the two adjacent positioning blocks 18.

[0026] In this embodiment, when the guide wheel 11 is used for transportation and needs to be stored or moved, the electric cylinder 13 is first activated. When the electric cylinder 13 retracts, it pulls the central rod 16 upwards, rotating it around the pivot point connecting the hinge base 14 and the first connecting plate 15. When the central rod 16 rotates, it drives the first connecting plate 15 to rotate counterclockwise. When the first connecting plate 15 rotates, it drives the hinge block 17 to pull the support column 9 to rotate. Thus, when the support column 9 rotates, it drives the guide wheel 11 on one side to move around the pivot point connecting the hinge base 14 and the first connecting plate 15, causing the guide wheel 11 to retract towards the support frame 2. When the guide wheel 11 moves, it simultaneously drives the transmission... The arm connecting block 8 rotates upward around the hinge point between the folding transmission arm 7 and the transmission arm connecting block 8. Due to the constraint of the hinge point, when the transmission arm connecting block 8 moves, one end of the folding transmission arm 7 moves downward and retracts inward around the hinge point connecting the auxiliary support plate 5 and the auxiliary connecting block 6 under the action of the transmission arm connecting block 8. Thus, when the folding transmission arm 7 moves, it will drive the auxiliary support plate 5 to rotate downward around the connection point between the hinge mounting base 3 and the T-shaped connecting block 4. Finally, the folding transmission arm 7 and the auxiliary support plate 5 are retracted and folded, completing the storage of the guide wheel 11. This effectively reduces the overall volume of the guide wheel 11, which is beneficial for the transportation or storage of the guide wheel 11, making it more portable.

[0027] Furthermore, during the movement of the guide wheel 11, the second connecting plate 19 on one side and the supporting connecting rod 21 are driven by the support column 9 to rotate around the pivot between the positioning block 18 and the second connecting plate 19. This ensures the stability of the guide wheel 11 during the folding and retraction process, guarantees the consistency of each folding and retraction movement of the guide wheel 11, and makes the overall equipment operation safe and reliable, effectively improving work efficiency and reducing transportation costs.

[0028] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and are not intended to indicate or imply that the device or component referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model.

[0029] Furthermore, 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 technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0030] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A foldable portable guide wheel assembly, comprising a support base (1), characterized in that, The outer wall of the support base (1) is fixedly connected to a support frame (2). The top outer wall of the support frame (2) is fixedly connected to a set of hinged mounting seats (3). The hinged mounting seats (3) are connected to a T-shaped connecting block (4) through a rotating shaft. The outer wall of the T-shaped connecting block (4) is fixedly connected to an auxiliary support plate (5). One side of the auxiliary support plate (5) is connected to an auxiliary connecting block (6) through a central shaft. One side of the auxiliary connecting block (6) is connected to a folding transmission arm (7) through a rotating shaft. One side of the folding transmission arm (7) is hinged to a transmission arm connecting block (8). The bottom of the transmission arm connecting block (8) is fixedly connected to a support column (9). The outer wall of the support column (9) is connected to a guide wheel (11) through a wheel axle (10).

2. The foldable portable guide wheel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, One end of the T-shaped connecting block (4) is fixedly connected to a connecting rod (12), and the end of the connecting rod (12) is connected to an electric cylinder (13) through a connector. A set of hinged bases (14) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame (2). The hinged bases (14) are connected to a first connecting plate (15) through a rotating shaft. The bottom of the first connecting plate (15) is connected to a center rod (16) through a connector. The output end of the electric cylinder (13) is connected to the end of the center rod (16).

3. A foldable portable guide wheel assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that, Two sets of hinge blocks (17) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support column (9) near the support frame (2). The set of hinge blocks (17) located above the support column (9) is hinged to one end of the first connecting plate (15). Three positioning blocks (18) are fixedly connected to the outer wall of the support frame (2). A second connecting plate (19) is connected between two adjacent positioning blocks (18) through a rotating shaft. One end of the second connecting plate (19) is hinged to a set of hinge blocks (17) located below the support column (9).

4. A foldable portable guide wheel assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that, The support column (9) is fixedly connected to a fixing block (20) on the side near the support frame (2), and the fixing block (20) is connected to two adjacent positioning blocks (18) by a support connecting rod (21).