Intelligent combined split bearing type AGV

By using arc-shaped chute and slide bar design, along with an automated connection mechanism, the problems of manual connection and limited turning radius in existing AGVs have been solved. Automated connection and a large turning radius have been achieved, improving the AGV's movement efficiency and ease of operation.

CN223821836UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-23SHANGHAI WIDEN PHOTODIODE TECH CORP LTD
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Application Number
CN202520513440.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-24
Publication Date
2026-01-23
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-24

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Technical Problem

The connection of existing intelligent modular split-type AGVs requires manual operation, and the turning radius is limited, resulting in inconvenient movement and low automation.

Method used

The design employs an arc-shaped chute and slide bar, combined with an automated connection mechanism including inserts, sleeves, return springs, and limit blocks, to achieve automated connection of the AGV and expand its turning radius.

Benefits of technology

It enables automated connection and disassembly of AGVs, expands the turning radius, improves throughput, simplifies operation procedures, and enhances the level of automation.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to an intelligent combined split bearing type AGV, belonging to the AGV technology field, the intelligent combined split bearing type AGV comprises a first AGV and a second AGV, and one end of the first AGV close to the second AGV is provided with a first chute. According to the AGV, the first sliding groove, the first sliding rod, the first sliding plate, the second sliding groove, the second sliding plate, the second sliding rod and the connecting mechanism are used in cooperation, when the AGV turns, the AGV can turn in two directions through the arrangement of the first sliding groove, the second sliding rod, the first sliding plate, the second sliding groove, the second sliding plate and the second sliding rod, the turning radius of the AGV is enlarged, and the turning efficiency of the AGV is improved. Through the arrangement of the connecting mechanism, when the two AGVs in the AGV are connected, the two AGVs can be connected only by aligning the inserting columns with the inserting sleeves and inserting the inserting columns into the inserting sleeves, when the two AGVs need to be disassembled, the two AGVs firstly move oppositely and then move towards the two sides, the AGV can be disassembled, operation is easy, convenient and rapid, the automation degree is high, and manual operation is not needed.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of AGV technology, specifically relating to an intelligent combined split-type load-bearing AGV. Background Technology

[0002] Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are transport vehicles equipped with electromagnetic or optical automatic guidance devices, capable of traveling along a predetermined guide path. They possess safety protection and various transfer functions. In industrial applications, these vehicles do not require a driver and are powered by rechargeable batteries. Their movement and behavior are typically controlled by a computer or by using electromagnetic tracks. These tracks are adhered to the floor, and the AGV moves and acts according to the information provided by the tracks. AGVs are characterized by wheeled movement, offering advantages over walking, crawling, or other non-wheeled mobile robots, such as faster movement, higher efficiency, simpler structure, stronger controllability, and better safety. Compared to other equipment commonly used in material handling, AGVs do not require fixed devices such as tracks or support frames, and are not limited by site, road, or space constraints. Therefore, in automated logistics systems, they best demonstrate their automation and flexibility, achieving efficient, economical, and flexible unmanned production.

[0003] A search revealed Chinese utility model patent CN211811908U, which discloses an intelligent combined split-type AGV, comprising a first AGV and a second AVG, connected by two connecting mechanisms. Each connecting mechanism includes a fixing block, a fixing sleeve, a through hole, a positioning rod, and a baffle. The fixing sleeve is fixedly connected to the first AGV and is U-shaped. The fixing block is fixedly connected to the second AGV at the corresponding position of the fixing sleeve, and is held within the fixing sleeve. The through hole is formed in the fixing sleeve and extends through the fixing block. The positioning rod passes through the through hole. The baffle is fixedly connected to the upper end of the positioning rod, with its lower end abutting against the outer surface of the fixing sleeve. The positioning rod is connected to the through hole via a fixing mechanism, which includes a positioning groove, a positioning block, a spring, and a hemispherical groove. This utility model allows for a good combination of the first AGV and the second AVG, facilitating the processing of long workpieces.

[0004] Although the patent connects two AGVs through a connecting mechanism, the connection method of this mechanism requires manual connection and cannot be done by the user, which increases the labor burden of personnel. In addition, the turning radius of the two AGVs is limited after they are connected, making them inconvenient to move. Based on this, an intelligent combined split-type load-bearing AGV is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this utility model is to provide an intelligent modular split-type AGV with a simple structure and reasonable design in order to solve the above problems.

[0006] This utility model achieves the above objectives through the following technical solutions:

[0007] A smart modular split-type AGV includes a first AGV and a second AGV. The first AGV has a first groove near the end of the second AGV. A first slide rod is slidably connected in the first groove. A first slide plate is fixedly connected to one end of the first slide rod. The first slide plate is slidably connected to the first groove. The second AGV has a second groove near the end of the first AGV. A second slide rod is slidably connected in the second groove. A second slide plate is fixedly connected to one end of the second slide rod. The second slide plate is slidably connected to the second groove. The first slide plate and the second slide plate are connected by a connecting mechanism.

[0008] As a further optimization of this utility model, the first slide groove is set to be arc-shaped, the first slide rod is set to be arc-shaped, and the first slide groove is adapted to the first slide rod.

[0009] As a further optimization of this utility model, the second slide groove is set to be arc-shaped, the second slide rod is set to be arc-shaped, and the second slide groove is adapted to the second slide rod.

[0010] As a further optimization of this utility model, the connecting mechanism includes a pin fixedly connected to the other end of the first slide rod, a sleeve fixedly connected to the other end of the second slide rod, the pin and the sleeve being adapted to each other, a frustum head fixedly connected to the end of the pin, a frustum ring slidably connected to the outer surface of the pin, a return spring fixedly connected to one end of the frustum ring, a block inserted into the sleeve, a telescopic rod fixedly connected to the end of the block, a connecting spring sleeved on the outer surface of the telescopic rod, a limit block fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod, and the limit block being adapted to the frustum head and the frustum ring.

[0011] As a further optimization of this utility model, the reset spring is sleeved on the outer surface of the insertion post, and the end of the reset spring is fixedly connected to the insertion post.

[0012] As a further optimization of this utility model, the two ends of the connecting spring are fixedly connected to the insert block and the limiting block respectively, and the end of the limiting block away from the telescopic rod is inclined.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows: By using the first slide groove, the first slide rod, the first slide plate, the second slide groove, the second slide plate, the second slide rod, and the connecting mechanism in combination, when the AGV turns, the arrangement of the first slide groove, the second slide rod, the first slide plate, the second slide groove, the second slide plate, and the second slide rod allows the AGV to turn in two directions, expanding the turning radius of the AGV and thus improving the throughput of the AGV. Furthermore, the connecting mechanism allows two AGVs within the AGV to be connected simply by aligning the insert pin with the insert sleeve. When it is necessary to separate the two AGVs, they are first moved towards each other, and then moved to the sides to separate them. The operation is simple and quick, with a high degree of automation, requiring no human intervention. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall frontal three-dimensional structure of this utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall three-dimensional structure of this utility model from a bottom view;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top sectional structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 5 This is the utility model Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. First AGV; 2. Second AGV; 3. First chute; 4. First slide bar; 5. First slide plate; 6. Second chute; 7. Second slide bar; 8. Second slide plate; 9. Insert post; 10. Frustum head; 11. Frustum ring; 12. Return spring; 13. Insert sleeve; 14. Insert block; 15. Telescopic rod; 16. Connecting spring; 17. Limiting block. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The present application will now be described in further detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the following specific embodiments are only used to further illustrate the present application and should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection of the present application. Those skilled in the art can make some non-essential improvements and adjustments to the present application based on the above application content.

[0021] Example: Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, an intelligent combined split-type AGV includes a first AGV1 and a second AGV2. A first groove 3 is formed at one end of the first AGV1 near the second AGV2. A first slide rod 4 is slidably connected within the first groove 3. The first groove 3 and the first slide rod 4 are both arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped first groove 3 and first slide rod 4 are adapted to each other. The arc-shaped first groove 3 and first slide rod 4 facilitate turning of the first AGV1 and the second AGV2. A first slide plate 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the first slide rod 4. The first slide plate 5 is slidably connected to the first groove 3. The design of the first slide plate 5 prevents the first slide rod 4 from sliding completely. The first AGV2 exits from the first AGV1 via a first chute 3. A second AGV2 has a second chute 6 near the first AGV1. A second slide rod 7 is slidably connected within the second chute 6. The second chute 6 and the second slide rod 7 are both arc-shaped, and the arc-shaped design facilitates turning for both the first AGV1 and the second AGV2. A second slide plate 8 is fixedly connected to one end of the second slide rod 7. The second slide plate 8 is slidably connected to the second chute 6. The second slide plate 8 prevents the second slide rod 7 from completely sliding out of the second chute 6. The first slide plate 5 and the second slide plate 8 are connected by a connecting mechanism.

[0022] When the AGV is transporting materials and turns left, the turning of the second AGV2 is achieved by the second slide bar 7, the second slide groove 6, and the connecting mechanism causing the first slide bar 4 to slide within the first slide groove 3, thereby enabling the second AGV2 to turn left with a turning radius of 90 degrees. When a right turn is required, the second slide bar 7 will slide clockwise relative to the second slide groove 6, causing the second AGV2 to turn right with a turning radius of 90 degrees, thus increasing the turning radius of the AGV and improving its throughput.

[0023] like Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the connecting mechanism includes a pin 9 fixedly connected to the other end of the first slide rod 4, a sleeve 13 fixedly connected to the other end of the second slide rod 7, the pin 9 and the sleeve 13 being adapted to each other, a frustum head 10 fixedly connected to the end of the pin 9, a frustum ring 11 slidably connected to the outer surface of the pin 9, a return spring 12 fixedly connected to one end of the frustum ring 11, the return spring 12 being sleeved on the outer surface of the pin 9, the end of the return spring 12 being fixedly connected to the pin 9, a plug 14 being inserted into the sleeve 13, a telescopic rod 15 fixedly connected to the end of the plug 14, a connecting spring 16 being sleeved on the outer surface of the telescopic rod 15, a limit block 17 fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod 15, the end of the limit block 17 away from the telescopic rod 15 being inclined, the two ends of the connecting spring 16 being fixedly connected to the plug 14 and the limit block 17 respectively, and the limit block 17 being adapted to the frustum head 10 and the frustum ring 11.

[0024] When it is necessary to separate the first AGV1 and the second AGV2, the first AGV1 and the second AGV2 move towards each other, causing the insert 9 to move into the sleeve 13. This causes the frustum ring 11 to slide outward by pushing the limiting block 17 through the return spring 12, so that the limiting block 17 enters the inclined surface of the frustum ring 11 and clamps the frustum ring 11. Then, the first AGV1 and the second AGV2 move to both sides. During the movement to both sides, the limiting block 17 clamping the frustum ring 11 will move towards the frustum head 10, so that the frustum ring 11 and the frustum head 10 are in contact. This allows the insert 9 to be withdrawn from the sleeve 13, completing the separation operation of the first AGV1 and the second AGV2. When the first AGV1 and the second AGV2 need to be reconnected, the truncated ring 11 will be reset under the action of the reset spring 12. When the first AGV1 and the second AGV2 need to be reconnected, the insertion post 9 is aligned with the insertion sleeve 13, and the first AGV1 and the second AGV2 are aligned with each other, so that the insertion post 9 is inserted into the insertion sleeve 13. When the insertion post 9 is inserted into the insertion sleeve 13, the truncated head 10 will squeeze and push the limiting block 17 to slide outward until the truncated head 10 can no longer push the limiting block 17. At this time, the limiting block 17 will reach the large circular surface side of the truncated head 10 under the action of the connecting spring 16, and lock the truncated head 10. This makes the operation of separating or connecting the first AGV1 and the second AGV2 simple and quick, with a high degree of automation, and no need for personnel operation.

[0025] The embodiments described above are merely examples of several implementations of this utility model, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of this utility model patent. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this utility model, and these modifications and improvements all fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A smart combined split-type AGV, comprising a first AGV (1) and a second AGV (2), characterized in that: The first AGV (1) has a first groove (3) near the end of the second AGV (2). A first slide rod (4) is slidably connected in the first groove (3). A first slide plate (5) is fixedly connected to one end of the first slide rod (4). The first slide plate (5) is slidably connected to the first groove (3). The second AGV (2) has a second groove (6) near the end of the first AGV (1). A second slide rod (7) is slidably connected in the second groove (6). A second slide plate (8) is fixedly connected to one end of the second slide rod (7). The second slide plate (8) is slidably connected to the second groove (6). The first slide plate (5) and the second slide plate (8) are connected by a connecting mechanism.

2. The intelligent combined split-type load-bearing AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first slide groove (3) is set to be arc-shaped, the first slide rod (4) is set to be arc-shaped, and the first slide groove (3) and the first slide rod (4) are adapted to each other.

3. The intelligent combined split-type AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second slide groove (6) is set to be arc-shaped, the second slide rod (7) is set to be arc-shaped, and the second slide groove (6) and the second slide rod (7) are adapted to each other.

4. The intelligent combined split-type load-bearing AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting mechanism includes a pin (9) fixedly connected to the other end of the first slide rod (4), a sleeve (13) fixedly connected to the other end of the second slide rod (7), the pin (9) and the sleeve (13) being adapted to each other, a frustum head (10) fixedly connected to the end of the pin (9), a frustum ring (11) slidably connected to the outer surface of the pin (9), a return spring (12) fixedly connected to one end of the frustum ring (11), a plug (14) inserted into the sleeve (13), a telescopic rod (15) fixedly connected to the end of the plug (14), a connecting spring (16) sleeved on the outer surface of the telescopic rod (15), a limit block (17) fixedly connected to the end of the telescopic rod (15), and the limit block (17) being adapted to the frustum head (10) and the frustum ring (11).

5. The intelligent combined split-type AGV according to claim 4, characterized in that: The reset spring (12) is sleeved on the outer surface of the insert (9), and the end of the reset spring (12) is fixedly connected to the insert (9).

6. The intelligent combined split-type load-bearing AGV according to claim 4, characterized in that: The two ends of the connecting spring (16) are fixedly connected to the insert block (14) and the limiting block (17) respectively. The end of the limiting block (17) away from the telescopic rod (15) is inclined.

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  • Intelligent combined split bearing type AGV

    CN211811908U