In-place detection assembly and carrying equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an in-place detection assembly and carrying equipment, the in-place detection assembly comprises an installation main body, a trigger piece and a detection piece, the installation main body is used for being arranged on a pallet fork of the carrying equipment, and the installation main body is provided with an installation groove; the trigger part is partially contained in the mounting groove, the trigger part can move relative to the mounting main body so as to be switched between a first state and a second state when goods are switched from a state that the goods are not forked to the pallet fork to a state that the goods are forked to the pallet fork, the trigger part is provided with a trigger part, the trigger part is contained in the mounting groove, and the detection part is arranged in the mounting groove and is used for detecting whether the goods are forked to the pallet fork. When the trigger part is driven by the forked goods to be switched to the second state, an in-place signal is sent to the carrying equipment according to the detected position of the trigger part, and therefore in-place detection of the goods is achieved; the situation that when goods are in place on a goods shelf or a goods fork, carrying equipment continues to act, the goods shelf, the goods and the like are damaged, potential safety hazards are generated, or economic losses are caused is avoided.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of cargo handling machinery technology, specifically to a positioning detection component and a handling device. Background Technology

[0002] Handling equipment, such as forklifts, can load, unload, stack, transport short distances, and handle heavy objects on pallets.

[0003] A forklift typically consists of a frame, which in turn includes forks, used to load and unload goods. During operation, goods are carried on the forks, and the forklift is moved to locations such as shelving units. However, in related technologies, forklifts can easily damage shelving or goods during operation, leading to safety hazards and economic losses. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of this, the present invention aims to provide a positioning detection component and a handling device to detect the positioning of goods, thereby preventing the handling device from continuing to operate when the goods are positioned on the shelf or forks, which could lead to damage to the shelf, goods, etc., causing safety hazards or economic losses.

[0005] In a first aspect, this utility model provides a positioning detection component, comprising:

[0006] A mounting body is provided for mounting on the forks of a handling equipment, the forks being used to pick up goods; the mounting body is provided with a mounting groove.

[0007] A trigger element, partially housed within the mounting slot, is movable relative to the mounting body to switch between a first state and a second state, and has a trigger portion housed within the mounting slot; and

[0008] The testing component is disposed within the mounting slot;

[0009] When the goods are not picked up by the forks, the trigger is in the first state and the trigger part is within the detection range of the detector. When the goods are picked up by the forks, the trigger moves relative to the mounting body and switches to the second state under the drive of the goods picked up by the forks, and the trigger part leaves the detection range of the detector. The detector can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger part has left the detection range of the detector.

[0010] Alternatively, when the goods are not picked up by the forks, the trigger is in the first state, and the trigger part is outside the detection range of the detector. When the goods are picked up by the forks, the trigger is moved relative to the mounting body and switched to the second state by the drive of the goods picked up by the forks, and the trigger part is within the detection range of the detector. The detector can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger part is within the detection range of the detector.

[0011] Optionally, the detection element is a contact detection element. When the trigger element is in the first state, the trigger part and the detection element are in contact; when the trigger element is in the second state, the trigger part and the detection element are separated.

[0012] Alternatively, the detection element is a contact detection element, in which the triggering part and the detection element are separated when the triggering element is in the first state; and in which the triggering part and the detection element are in contact when the triggering element is in the second state.

[0013] Alternatively, the detection element is a non-contact detection element, in which the triggering element and the detection element do not make contact when the triggering element is in the first state and the second state.

[0014] Optionally, one of the mounting body and the trigger is provided with a rotating shaft, and the other of the mounting body and the trigger is provided with a shaft hole;

[0015] The rotating shaft extends into the shaft hole and rotates with the shaft hole so that the trigger can rotate relative to the mounting body about the axis of the rotating shaft, and the trigger can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0016] Alternatively, the trigger may be movable relative to the mounting body along the height direction of the mounting body, so that the trigger can switch between the first state and the second state.

[0017] Optionally, the detection element is located on the movement path of the trigger element relative to the mounting body;

[0018] The mounting slot is also provided with a limiting component, which is used to limit the extreme movement position of the trigger component.

[0019] Optionally, a reset element is provided between the trigger and the mounting body to drive the trigger to switch from the second state to the first state when the goods are not picked up by the forks.

[0020] Optionally, the mounting body has a first mounting hole, the fork has a second mounting hole, and the mounting body is connected to the fork by fasteners passing through the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole;

[0021] And / or, the side of the mounting body facing away from the groove of the mounting slot has an opening, and a cover is connected to the opening;

[0022] And / or, the trigger portion is provided to extend toward the detection element.

[0023] Optionally, the trigger member moves relative to the mounting body in the thickness direction of the fork, so that when the goods are picked up by the fork, the trigger member is moved by the gravity of the goods picked up by the fork and switches to the second state, and the detection member can send a vertical positioning signal to the handling equipment.

[0024] Optionally, the trigger has a guide ramp to guide the cargo when it is forked onto the forks.

[0025] Optionally, the trigger member moves relative to the mounting body in the length direction of the fork, so that when the goods are picked up by the fork, the trigger member is moved by the thrust of the goods picked up by the fork and switches to the second state, and the detection member can send a horizontal positioning signal to the handling equipment.

[0026] Secondly, this utility model provides a handling device, including forks and the positioning detection component as described above.

[0027] The present invention provides a positioning detection component and a handling device. By setting up a mounting body, a trigger element, and a detection element, the mounting body is mounted on the forks of the handling device, and a mounting groove is provided on the mounting body, allowing a portion of the trigger element to be housed within the mounting groove. The trigger element is movable relative to the mounting body to switch between a first state and a second state. The trigger element has a triggering part, which is housed within the mounting groove, and the detection element is also positioned within the mounting groove. When the goods are not picked up by the forks, the trigger element is in the first state, at which time the triggering part is within the detection range of the detection element. When the goods are picked up by the forks, the trigger element is activated by the goods picked up by the forks. Driven by the movement of the trigger relative to the mounting body, the trigger switches to the second state. At this time, the trigger moves out of the detection range of the detector, and the detector can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger has moved out of the detection range of the detector. Alternatively, when the goods are not picked up by the forks, the trigger is in the first state, at which time the trigger is outside the detection range of the detector. When the goods are picked up by the forks, the trigger switches to the second state relative to the mounting body driven by the goods picked up by the forks. At this time, the trigger is within the detection range of the detector, and the detector can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger is within the detection range of the detector.

[0028] In other words, when goods are picked up by the forks, they press against the trigger, changing its position relative to the mounting body. This causes the trigger to move into or out of the detection range of the sensor, enabling the sensor to send a position signal to the handling equipment. This signal indicates that the goods have reached the forks and are in position, preventing further fork movement that could damage the goods. Conversely, when goods are not picked up by the forks, such as when they are placed on a shelf, the force exerted by the goods on the trigger decreases or disappears. Compared to when the goods are in position on the forks, the position of the trigger relative to the sensor changes. In this case, the handling equipment does not receive a position signal from the sensor, indicating that the goods are already in position on the shelf, preventing further fork movement that could damage the shelf. This avoids economic losses due to damage to goods or shelves during handling equipment picking or stacking, and to some extent eliminates potential safety hazards during equipment use, improving overall safety.

[0029] Meanwhile, since part of the trigger is housed in the mounting slot, it can detect the arrival of goods while simultaneously detecting their arrival. Compared to a solution where the trigger is always located outside the mounting body, this design can, to some extent, prevent the trigger from interfering with the external structure after the goods are in place on the forks, thus avoiding damage or accidental triggering. This allows the arrival detection component to cope with more complex installation environments and ensure the accuracy of goods arrival detection, thereby further preventing damage to the rack or goods and making it safer to use. Attached Figure Description

[0030] Figure 1 This is an exploded view of the positioning detection component according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure on the forks of the positioning detection component described in one embodiment of the present invention, used to detect the vertical positioning of goods on the forks. Figure 1 ;

[0032] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the mounting structure on the forks of the positioning detection component described in one embodiment of the present invention, used to detect the vertical positioning of goods on the forks. Figure 2 ;

[0033] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged structural diagram at point I;

[0034] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure on the forks of the positioning detection component described in one embodiment of the present invention when detecting the horizontal positioning of goods on the forks.

[0035] Among them, 10. Position detection component; 1. Mounting body; 11. Mounting groove; 111. Opening; 112. Cover; 113. Through hole; 13. First mounting hole; 2. Trigger; 21. Trigger part; 22. Guide slope; 221. First slope; 222. Second slope; 23. Shaft hole; 24. First end; 25. Second end; 3. Detection component; 4. Reset component; 5. Limiting component; 6. Rotating shaft; 7. Fastener; 20. Fork; 201. Horizontal arm; 202. Vertical arm. Detailed Implementation

[0036] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0037] Reference Figures 1 to 5 As shown, this embodiment provides a positioning detection component 10, which belongs to the category of handling equipment. Handling equipment can be, for example, a forklift or an automated guided vehicle (AGV).

[0038] The handling equipment includes, in addition to the arrival detection component 10, a vehicle body (not shown in the figure) and forks 20 mounted on the vehicle body. The forks 20 are used to pick up goods. In use, goods are carried directly (or indirectly via pallets, etc.) on the forks 20. By moving the handling equipment and coordinating the movement of the forks 20 relative to the vehicle body, loading, unloading, and stacking of goods can be achieved.

[0039] The positioning detection component 10 specifically includes: installation body 1, trigger 2, and detection component 3.

[0040] Specifically, the mounting body 1 is used to mount the forks 20. The mounting body 1 is provided with mounting slots 11.

[0041] The trigger 2 is partially housed in the mounting slot 11. The trigger 2 is movable relative to the mounting body 1 to switch between a first state and a second state. The trigger 2 has a trigger part 21, which is housed in the mounting slot 11.

[0042] The testing component 3 is installed in the mounting slot 11.

[0043] When the goods are not picked up onto the forks 20, the trigger 2 is in the first state, and the trigger part 21 is within the detection range of the detection element 3. When the goods are picked up onto the forks 20, the trigger 2 is driven by the goods picked up by the forks 20 and moves relative to the mounting body 1 to switch to the second state. The trigger part 21 leaves the detection range of the detection element 3. The detection element 3 can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger part 21 has left the detection range of the detection element 3.

[0044] Alternatively, when the goods are not picked up onto the forks 20, the trigger 2 is in the first state, and the trigger part 21 is outside the detection range of the detector 3. When the goods are picked up onto the forks 20, the trigger 2 is moved relative to the mounting body 1 by the goods picked up by the forks 20 and switches to the second state, where the trigger part 21 is within the detection range of the detector 3. The detector 3 can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger part 21 is within the detection range of the detector 3.

[0045] The above-mentioned trigger part 21 being within the detection range of the detection element 3 means that the trigger part 21 is located in a position that can be detected by the detection element 3; the trigger part 21 being outside the detection range of the detection element 3 means that the trigger part 21 is located in a position that cannot be detected by the detection element 3.

[0046] In practice, the position of the triggering part 21 on the triggering part 2 can be adjusted according to the specific detection principle of the detection part 3. As long as the detection part 3 can detect the position of the triggering part 21 when the triggering part 2 is driven to the second state by the goods, and send a position signal to the handling equipment, it is sufficient.

[0047] For example, there can be two forks 20, which are spaced apart on the vehicle body. In use, one of the positioning detection components 10 can be set on each fork 20 to ensure the accuracy of the positioning detection of goods.

[0048] The arrival detection component 10 can be adapted to various scenarios, such as flat handling of goods, high-level racking, stacking of goods, stacking of soft packaging, stacking of material cages, loading and unloading, or other non-standard scenarios.

[0049] In the case of soft-pack stacking, since the size of soft-pack goods is different and there may be goods that exceed the pallet, in actual use, the position detection component 10 can be connected to the corresponding position of the fork 20 according to actual needs to ensure that the goods can drive the trigger 2 to move to the second state.

[0050] The positioning detection component 10 provided in this embodiment comprises a mounting body 1, a trigger 2, and a detection component 3. The mounting body 1 is mounted on the fork 20 of the handling equipment, and a mounting groove 11 is provided on the mounting body 1 so that part of the trigger 2 is housed within the mounting groove 11. The trigger 2 is movable relative to the mounting body 1 to switch between a first state and a second state. The trigger 2 has a trigger part 21, which is housed within the mounting groove 11. The detection component 3 is also located within the mounting groove 11. When the goods are not picked up by the fork 20, the trigger 2 is in the first state, at which time the trigger part 21 is within the detection range of the detection component 3. When the goods are picked up by the fork 20, the trigger 2 is engaged by the fork. Driven by the goods, the trigger 2 moves relative to the mounting body 1 and switches to the second state. At this time, the trigger 21 leaves the detection range of the detector 3, and the detector 3 can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger 21 has left the detection range of the detector 3. Alternatively, when the goods are not picked up by the forks 20, the trigger 2 is in the first state, at which time the trigger 21 is outside the detection range of the detector 3. When the goods are picked up by the forks 20, the trigger 2 moves relative to the mounting body 1 and switches to the second state. At this time, the trigger 21 is within the detection range of the detector 3, and the detector 3 can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger 21 is within the detection range of the detector 3.

[0051] In other words, when goods are picked up onto the forks 20, the goods press against the trigger 2, causing the trigger 2 to change its position relative to the mounting body 1. This moves the trigger 21 to or away from the detection range of the detector 3, enabling the detector 3 to send a position signal to the handling equipment. This signal indicates that the goods have reached the forks 20, meaning the goods are in place on the forks 20, thus preventing further movement of the forks 20 that could damage the goods. Conversely, when goods are not picked up onto the forks 20, such as when goods are placed on a shelf, the force exerted by the goods on the trigger 2 decreases or disappears. Compared to the scenario where the goods are in place on the forks, the position of the trigger 21 relative to the detector 3 changes. In this case, the handling equipment does not receive a position signal from the detector 3, indicating that the goods are already in place on the shelf, thus preventing further movement of the forks 20 that could damage the shelf. This avoids economic losses due to damage to goods or shelves when the handling equipment picks up or stacks goods, and to a certain extent, eliminates potential safety hazards during the use of the handling equipment, improving operational safety.

[0052] Meanwhile, since part of the trigger 2 is housed in the mounting slot 11, it can detect the arrival of goods. Compared with the solution where the trigger is always located outside the mounting body, it can avoid the situation where the trigger 2 interferes with the external structure and is damaged or accidentally triggered after the goods are in place on the forks 20. This allows the arrival detection component 10 to cope with more complex installation environments and ensure the accuracy of goods arrival detection, thereby further avoiding damage to the rack or goods and making it safer to use.

[0053] In practical implementation, the detection element 3 can be electrically connected to the controller of the handling equipment (this controller can be the handling equipment's own controller, or it can be a controller additionally set for the position detection component 10). This allows the controller to receive the position signal sent by the detection element 3. For example, when the detection element 3 sends a position signal to the controller indicating that the goods are in place on the forks 20, the controller can control the handling equipment to move to remove the goods from the forks 20. Alternatively, when goods are stacked on a shelf, if the controller does not receive a position signal from the detection element 3 indicating that the goods are in place on the shelf, the controller can control the handling equipment to move away from the shelf.

[0054] In practice, a photoelectric position sensor (not shown in the figure) can also be installed on the fork 20 to cooperate with the position detection component 10 to achieve multiple detections of the cargo position.

[0055] For example, a visual recognition module (not shown in the figure) can also be set on the fork 20 to adjust the posture of the fork 20 before the goods enter the fork 20 through relevant algorithm logic, so as to ensure the stable feeding of the goods. At the same time, it can also be used in conjunction with other detection forks 20 and goods structure to further ensure the accuracy and safety of goods feeding.

[0056] In some embodiments, the detection element 3 may be a contact detection element.

[0057] For example, when the trigger 2 is in the first state, the trigger part 21 and the detection part 3 can be brought into contact. When the trigger 2 is in the second state, the trigger part 21 and the detection part 3 are separated.

[0058] Alternatively, if the detection element 3 is a contact detection element, when the trigger element 2 is in the first state, the trigger part 21 and the detection element 3 can be separated. When the trigger element 2 is in the second state, the trigger part 21 and the detection element 3 can be brought into contact.

[0059] When the trigger part 21 comes into contact with the detection element 3, it can be understood that the trigger part 21 is within the detection range of the detection element 3; when the trigger part 21 separates from the detection element 3, it can be understood that the trigger part 21 leaves the detection range of the detection element 3 and is located outside the detection range of the detection element 3.

[0060] This allows for the detection of whether the trigger part 21 is in contact with the detection element 3, thus determining whether the goods have been picked up by the forks 20, thereby achieving the detection of the goods' arrival, which is convenient and flexible.

[0061] For example, the aforementioned contact-type detection device can be a resistive sensor, a piezoelectric sensor, etc.

[0062] In some embodiments, the detection element 3 can also be a non-contact detection element, where neither the triggering part 21 nor the detection element 3 is in contact when the triggering part 2 is in the first state or the second state.

[0063] This allows for non-contact detection of the movement position of the trigger 2 using a non-contact detection element, thereby achieving cargo arrival detection. Furthermore, since neither the trigger part 21 nor the detection element 3 comes into contact, it also provides good protection for both the detection element 3 and the trigger part 21, which helps ensure the accuracy of cargo arrival detection.

[0064] For example, the non-contact detection device can be a proximity switch. Alternatively, the non-contact detection device can also be a photoelectric position sensor, a camera, etc.

[0065] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the mounting body 1 is provided with a rotating shaft 6, and the trigger 2 is provided with a shaft hole 23. The rotating shaft 6 extends into the shaft hole 23 and rotates in cooperation with the shaft hole 23, so that the trigger 2 can rotate relative to the mounting body 1 about the axial direction of the rotating shaft 6, and the trigger 2 can switch between a first state and a second state.

[0066] When goods are picked up onto the forks 20, the trigger 2 can drive the trigger part 21 to rotate axially around the rotating shaft 6 under the driving action of the goods, switching from the first state to the second state. This allows the trigger part 21 to be either outside or within the detection range of the detection element 3, and sends a position signal to the handling equipment through the detection element 3, indicating that the goods have been positioned on the forks 20, making detection convenient. Simultaneously, since the trigger 2 rotates and engages with the mounting body 1, this method not only enables goods positioning detection but also saves the movement space of the trigger 2, thus avoiding interference between the trigger 2 and external structures during movement, and also reducing the overall volume occupied by the positioning detection assembly 10.

[0067] For example, refer to Figure 1Along the extension direction of trigger 2 (for example, trigger 2 can be in...) Figure 1 (In the vertical direction), the trigger 2 has a first end 24 and a second end 25. It can be seen that the shaft hole 23 is between the first end 24 and the second end 25 of the trigger 2. When the goods are not picked up onto the fork 20, the trigger 2 is in the first state, with the first end 24 low and the second end 25 high. When the goods are picked up onto the fork 20, the trigger 2 will rotate around the axis of the rotating shaft 6 to the second state under the drive of the goods, and the trigger 2 will be in a state where the first end 24 and the second end 25 are basically flush. For example, the detection element 3 can be located below the trigger part 21.

[0068] In one implementation, continue to refer to Figure 1 The trigger part 21 can be set between the first end 24 of the trigger member 2 and the shaft hole 23. When the trigger member 2 is in the first state, the trigger part 21 can be within the detection range of the detection member 3. When the trigger member 2 is in the second state, the trigger part 21 can be outside the detection range of the detection member 3.

[0069] In other implementations, for example, the trigger part 21 can be set in the trigger element 2. Figure 1 Between the second end 25 and the shaft hole 23, when the trigger member 2 is in the first state, the trigger part 21 can be outside the detection range of the detection member 3, while when the trigger member 2 is in the second state, the trigger part 21 can be within the detection range of the detection member 3.

[0070] For example, a fixing hole can be provided on the mounting body 1, and the rotating shaft 6 can be connected in the fixing hole.

[0071] Of course, in other embodiments, the trigger 2 may be provided with a rotating shaft 6, and the mounting body 1 may be provided with a shaft hole 23.

[0072] In some embodiments, the trigger 2 can also be moved relative to the mounting body 1 along the height direction of the mounting body 1, so that the trigger 2 can switch between a first state and a second state. The height direction of the mounting body 1 can be referenced... Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 The vertical direction and Figure 5 Understand it by considering the left and right directions.

[0073] This allows the trigger 2 to move under the drive of the goods on the forks 20, switching from the first state to the second state, and driving the trigger part 21 to move to either outside or within the detection range of the detection element 3. At the same time, the detection element 3 sends a position signal to the handling equipment, thereby realizing the detection of the goods' arrival, which is convenient.

[0074] In some embodiments, the detection element 3 is located on the movement path of the trigger element 2 relative to the mounting body 1, referring to... Figure 1 and Figure 4 The mounting slot 11 is also provided with a limiting member 5, which is used to limit the extreme movement position of the trigger member 2.

[0075] This can, to a certain extent, prevent the trigger element 2 from moving excessively and accidentally colliding with the detection element 3 and other structures, causing damage to the detection element 3 or the trigger element 2 from moving excessively and getting stuck in the mounting slot 11. This can effectively protect the detection element 3 and the trigger element 2 and other structures, ensuring the normal use of the positioning detection component 10.

[0076] The collision between the excessive movement of the trigger 2 and the detection element 3 and other structures can be: preventing the trigger part 21 on the trigger 2 from colliding with the detection element 3 and other structures; or preventing the trigger 2 itself from colliding with the detection element 3 and other structures.

[0077] For example, when the detection element 3 is a non-contact detection element, the setting of the limiting element 5 can be used to prevent the trigger element 2 from colliding with the non-contact detection element and causing it to be damaged.

[0078] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 As shown, a reset element 4 is provided between the trigger element 2 and the mounting body 1, so as to drive the trigger element 2 to switch from the second state to the first state when the goods are not picked up by the fork 20.

[0079] In this way, when the goods are not picked up onto the forks 20, for example, when the goods are stacked from the forks 20 onto the shelf, the pressure of the goods on the trigger 2 disappears because the goods are supported by the shelf. At this time, the trigger 2 can quickly switch from the second state to the first state under the action of the reset element 4, which facilitates the detection of the goods' position on the forks 20 next time, making the whole detection process flexible and convenient.

[0080] For example, the reset element 4 can be a spring, elastic strip, etc.

[0081] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 The mounting body 1 has a first mounting hole 13, and the fork 20 has a second mounting hole. The mounting body 1 is connected to the fork 20 by fasteners 7 passing through the first mounting hole 13 and the second mounting hole.

[0082] This allows for a detachable connection between the mounting body 1 and the forks 20 via fastener 7, ensuring a reliable connection and guaranteeing stable detection of the goods' arrival status by the arrival detection component 10. Furthermore, if either the mounting body 1 or the forks 20 is damaged, only the damaged component needs to be replaced, thus avoiding the need to scrap the entire mounting body 1 and forks 20 and saving on maintenance and operating costs.

[0083] For example, fastener 7 can be a flathead screw, bolt, etc.

[0084] Of course, the mounting body 1 can also be connected to the forks 20 by means of snap-fit ​​or other means.

[0085] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, the mounting body 1 has an opening 111 on the side opposite to the groove of the mounting slot 11, and a cover 112 is connected to the opening 111.

[0086] The opening 111 facilitates the installation of the trigger 2, the detection 3, and other structures in the mounting slot 11. The cover 112 can protect these structures after they are installed, preventing them from being damaged by scratching or colliding with external structures during use.

[0087] For example, refer to Figure 1 A through hole 113 can be provided on the cover 112, so that the through hole 113 corresponds to the detection element 3, thereby avoiding some degree of misalignment between the detection element 3 and the mounting body 1 due to processing errors. At the same time, the through hole 113 also makes it easier for personnel to observe the state of the detection element 3 and other structures in the mounting groove 11, and to adjust the position of the detection element 3 according to actual needs.

[0088] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 1 As shown, the trigger part 21 extends toward the direction of the detection element 3.

[0089] This configuration allows the trigger unit 21 to flexibly switch between being within and outside the detection range of the detection unit 3 when the trigger unit 2 switches between the first and second states, thus enabling convenient detection of the goods' arrival status. The trigger unit 21 has a simple structure.

[0090] For example, the triggering part 21 can be a trigger plate, a trigger post, etc.

[0091] Among them, reference Figures 2 to 5 The forks 20 may include a horizontal arm 201 and a vertical arm 202, for example, the vertical arm 202 is along the height direction of the handling equipment. Figures 3 to 5 The horizontal arm 201 extends vertically and connects to the vehicle body of the handling equipment. The horizontal arm 201 intersects with the vertical arm 202. One end of the horizontal arm 201 is connected to the vertical arm 202, and the other end extends away from the vertical arm 202. Optionally, the horizontal arm 201 and the vertical arm 202 are connected perpendicularly. In use, goods are gradually forked onto the horizontal arm 201 from the other end of the horizontal arm 201.

[0092] In some embodiments, refer to Figures 3 to 4 As shown, the moving direction of the trigger 2 relative to the mounting body 1 is the thickness direction of the fork 20, so that when the goods are picked up onto the fork 20, the trigger 2 is moved by the gravity of the goods picked up by the fork 20 and switches to the second state, and the detection element 3 can send a vertical positioning signal to the handling equipment.

[0093] Among them, the thickness direction of the fork 20 is, for example, Figure 3 and Figure 4 In the up and down direction, that is, trigger 2 can be in Figure 3 and Figure 4 The forks 20 rotate or move along the thickness direction.

[0094] With this configuration, when goods are picked up onto the forks 20, the weight of the goods drives the trigger 2 to move to the second state, causing the trigger part 21 to move relative to the detection element 3. At this time, the detection element can send a vertical positioning signal to the handling equipment, indicating that the goods have been vertically positioned on the forks 20, so that the handling equipment can perform further operations. The detection of the goods' vertical positioning on the forks 20 can be understood as detecting whether the goods are in place in the thickness direction of the forks 20.

[0095] For example, refer to Figures 2 to 4 When it is necessary to detect the vertical positioning of goods on the forks 20, the positioning detection component 10 can be installed on the horizontal arm 201, for example, the positioning detection component 10 can be located in the middle of the horizontal arm 201. For example, see... Figure 4 At this time, the main installation body 1 can be arranged horizontally.

[0096] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the trigger 2 has a guide ramp 22 to guide the goods when they are picked up onto the forks 20.

[0097] Continue to refer to Figure 4 Along the extension direction of trigger 2 ( Figure 4 (in the left and right direction), the trigger 2 can be tilted upward in the direction of approaching the second end 25 (i.e., the direction of the goods entering the fork on the fork 20).

[0098] This design not only enables goods placement detection but also guides the goods as they are picked up by the forks 20 via the guide ramp 22, improving the ease of forklift loading and thus increasing the efficiency of goods placement detection. Furthermore, the guide ramp 22 prevents the goods from directly puncturing the trigger 2 and sliding onto its surface during forklift loading, further enhancing forklift loading convenience while providing a degree of protection for the goods and trigger 2. Additionally, the guide ramp 22 allows the placement detection component 10 to be used without being limited by the shape of the goods, making it suitable for scenarios where goods exceed the pallet's dimensions in soft-pack stacking applications.

[0099] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 4 As shown, the guide slope 22 includes a first slope 221 and a second slope 222. The first slope 221 and the second slope 222 are connected. In the direction from one end of the trigger member 2 to the other end of the trigger member 2, the first slope 221 is located upstream of the second slope 222. The slope of the first slope 221 is greater than the slope of the second slope 222.

[0100] Continue to refer to Figure 4 The first inclined surface 221 is located upstream of the second inclined surface 222, specifically, the first inclined surface 221 can be located to the right of the second inclined surface 222. For example, when the positioning detection component 10 detects the vertical positioning of the goods on the fork 20, the goods can preferentially contact the first inclined surface 221 when they reach the fork 20.

[0101] This design, with its larger slope of the first inclined surface 221, improves the guiding effect on the goods. Furthermore, the smaller slope of the second inclined surface 222 ensures that the trigger element 2 can stably support the goods when they are forked onto the forks 20, thus improving the stability of the goods. Moreover, this design further prevents the goods from directly puncturing the trigger element 2 and sliding onto its surface during fork entry, making fork entry more convenient and providing better protection for both the goods and the forks 20.

[0102] In some embodiments, refer to Figure 5 As shown, the moving direction of the trigger 2 relative to the mounting body 1 is the length direction of the fork 20, so that when the goods are picked up onto the fork 20, the trigger 2 is moved by the thrust of the goods picked up by the fork 20 and switches to the second state, and the detection element 3 can send a horizontal positioning signal to the handling equipment.

[0103] Among them, reference Figure 5 For example, the length direction of fork 20 is Figure 5The left and right directions in the middle can specifically refer to the end of the fork 20 furthest from the vehicle body (for example, when the cargo is at the fork entry end of the fork 20, i.e., when the horizontal arm 201 is in the middle). Figure 5 From the right end of the fork 20 to the end of the fork closest to the vehicle body (e.g., the horizontal arm 201) Figure 5 The direction of the left end of the middle. That is to say, the trigger 2 can be positioned relative to the mounting body 1 at the left end. Figure 5 The forks 20 can rotate or move along their length.

[0104] With this configuration, when the goods are picked up onto the forks 20, the pushing force of the goods on the trigger element 2 (e.g., the goods moving along the forks 20) Figure 5 The thrust (from right to left in the fork entry direction) drives the trigger 2 to move to the second state, and causes the trigger part 21 to move relative to the detection element 3. At this time, the detection element 3 can send a horizontal positioning signal to the handling equipment, indicating that the goods have been horizontally positioned on the forks 20, so that the handling equipment can carry out further operations. The detection of the horizontal positioning of the goods on the forks 20 can be understood as detecting whether the goods are in position along the length direction of the forks 20.

[0105] For example, refer to Figure 5 When it is necessary to detect the horizontal positioning of goods on the forks 20, the positioning detection component 10 can be installed on the vertical arm 202. For example, the positioning detection component 10 can be set at one end of the vertical arm 202 near the horizontal arm 201. For example, the mounting body 1 can be arranged vertically in this case.

[0106] This embodiment also provides a handling device, including forks 20 and a positioning detection component 10.

[0107] The positioning detection component 10 has the same structure and implementation principle as the positioning detection component 10 provided in the above embodiments, and can bring the same or similar technical effects. It will not be described in detail here, but can be referred to the description of the above embodiments.

[0108] In this document, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," and "linking" should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or the internal connection of two components or the interaction between 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. Furthermore, the terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," "front," "rear," "vertical," "horizontal," "top," "bottom," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship 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 do not 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.

[0109] In this document, relational terms such as “first” and “second” are used merely to distinguish one entity or operation from another, without necessarily requiring or implying any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms “comprising,” “including,” or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitation, an element defined by the phrase “comprising one…” does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0110] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Any modifications or equivalent substitutions made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A positioning detection component, characterized in that, include: The mounting body (1) is used to be mounted on the forks (20) of the handling equipment, the forks (20) being used to pick up goods; the mounting body (1) is provided with a mounting groove (11); A trigger (2), partially housed within the mounting slot (11), is movable relative to the mounting body (1) to switch between a first state and a second state, and has a trigger portion (21) housed within the mounting slot (11); and The detection component (3) is disposed in the mounting slot (11); When the goods are not picked up by the forks (20), the trigger (2) is in the first state, and the trigger part (21) is within the detection range of the detection element (3). When the goods are picked up by the forks (20), the trigger (2) is driven by the goods picked up by the forks (20) to move relative to the mounting body (1) and switch to the second state. The trigger part (21) leaves the detection range of the detection element (3). The detection element (3) can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger part (21) has left the detection range of the detection element (3). Alternatively, when the goods are not picked up onto the forks (20), the trigger (2) is in the first state, and the trigger part (21) is outside the detection range of the detector (3). When the goods are picked up onto the forks (20), the trigger (2) is moved relative to the mounting body (1) and switched to the second state by the drive of the goods picked up by the forks (20). The trigger part (21) is within the detection range of the detector (3). The detector (3) can send a position signal to the handling equipment when it detects that the trigger part (21) is within the detection range of the detector (3).

2. The positioning detection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection element (3) is a contact detection element. When the trigger element (2) is in the first state, the trigger part (21) and the detection element (3) are in contact; when the trigger element (2) is in the second state, the trigger part (21) and the detection element (3) are separated. Alternatively, the detection element (3) is a contact detection element. When the trigger element (2) is in the first state, the trigger part (21) and the detection element (3) are separated; when the trigger element (2) is in the second state, the trigger part (21) and the detection element (3) are in contact. Alternatively, the detection element (3) is a non-contact detection element, and when the trigger element (2) is in the first state and the second state, neither the trigger part (21) nor the detection element (3) is in contact.

3. The positioning detection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, A rotating shaft (6) is provided on one of the mounting body (1) and the trigger (2), and a shaft hole (23) is provided on the other of the mounting body (1) and the trigger (2); The rotating shaft (6) extends into the shaft hole (23) and rotates in cooperation with the shaft hole (23) so that the trigger (2) can rotate about the axis of the rotating shaft (6) relative to the mounting body (1) so that the trigger (2) can switch between the first state and the second state; Alternatively, the trigger (2) may be moved relative to the mounting body (1) along the height direction of the mounting body (1) so that the trigger (2) may switch between the first state and the second state.

4. The positioning detection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The detection element (3) is located on the movement path of the trigger element (2) relative to the mounting body (1); The mounting groove (11) is also provided with a limiting member (5), which is used to limit the extreme movement position of the trigger member (2).

5. The positioning detection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reset member (4) is provided between the trigger member (2) and the mounting body (1) to drive the trigger member (2) to switch from the second state to the first state when the goods are not picked up by the forks (20).

6. The positioning detection component according to claim 1, characterized in that, The mounting body (1) has a first mounting hole (13), and the fork (20) has a second mounting hole. The mounting body (1) is connected to the fork (20) by fasteners (7) passing through the first mounting hole (13) and the second mounting hole. And / or, the mounting body (1) has an opening (111) on the side opposite to the opening of the mounting groove (11), and a cover (112) is connected to the opening (111); And / or, the trigger part (21) is provided to extend toward the detection element (3).

7. The positioning detection component according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The trigger (2) moves relative to the mounting body (1) in the thickness direction of the fork (20) so that when the cargo is picked up onto the fork (20), the trigger (2) is moved by the gravity of the cargo picked up by the fork (20) and switches to the second state, and the detection element (3) can send a vertical positioning signal to the handling equipment.

8. The positioning detection component according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The trigger (2) has a guide ramp (22) to guide the cargo when it is forked onto the forks (20).

9. The positioning detection component according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that, The trigger (2) moves relative to the mounting body (1) in the length direction of the fork (20) so that when the cargo is picked up onto the fork (20), the trigger (2) is moved by the thrust of the cargo picked up by the fork (20) and switches to the second state, and the detection element (3) can send a horizontal positioning signal to the handling equipment.

10. A handling device, characterized in that, Includes forks (20) and the positioning detection component as described in any one of claims 1 to 9.

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