Rail support structure for feeding robot

The detachable connection design of the columns, fixed frames, support frames and suspension frames solves the problems of cumbersome installation and difficult disassembly of existing feeding robot track supports, realizing convenient installation and maintenance, and improving the stability and efficiency of the equipment.

CN223836445UActive Publication Date: 2026-01-27ZHEJIANG HESHAN AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520429643.1
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-12
Publication Date
2026-01-27
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-12

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Technical Problem

The existing feeding robot track support structure is bulky and difficult to disassemble and assemble, especially when used outdoors, it is difficult to replace after damage.

Method used

The structure employs detachable columns, fixing frames, support frames, and suspension frames. The bracket can be quickly installed and disassembled by tightening bolts, connecting plates, and suspension frames, ensuring stability and convenience.

Benefits of technology

This approach ensures stability while facilitating the installation and disassembly of track supports, simplifying replacement and maintenance processes, and improving equipment lifespan and operating efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a track support structure for a feeding robot. The track support structure for the feeding robot is convenient to install while the stability is guaranteed. The device comprises a plurality of stand columns, a plurality of connecting rods and a plurality of connecting rods, the fixing frame is mounted at the top end of the stand column; the lower end of the supporting frame is detachably connected with the fixing frame, and a hanging frame is installed at the top end of the supporting frame; the top end of the supporting frame is connected with the guide rail through a hanging frame. The utility model has the beneficial effects that the mounting is convenient while the stability is ensured, the fastening connection between the fixing frame and the upright post can be ensured, the position of the fixing frame can be limited, the support frame can be quickly disassembled and assembled, the guide rail can be suspended, the tension on the support frame can be dispersed, and the suspension frame can be positioned.
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Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the technical field of track support, and in particular to a track support structure for a feeding robot. Background Technology

[0002] Feeding robots are widely used in modern aquaculture, logistics, and industrial automation to automate operations such as feed dispensing and material handling. These robots move along tracks to precisely deliver feed or materials to designated locations, improving efficiency, reducing labor costs, and ensuring uniformity and consistency. The tracks are typically mounted on corresponding support brackets, which lift the tracks. However, existing track brackets are often complex to install, difficult to disassemble, and hard to replace if damaged during outdoor use.

[0003] Chinese Patent Publication No. CN222498410U, published on February 18, 2025, discloses a hoisting and feeding device and system, comprising: a track support, wherein at least two sets of track supports are arranged at intervals along the feeding port trajectory; the track support includes columns for fixing to the building foundation and mounting beams fixed to the columns and extending above the feeding port trajectory; a hoisting rail, which is arranged according to the feeding port trajectory and fixed to each of the mounting beams; and a traveling hoisting mechanism, which is installed on the hoisting rail and can hoist materials along the rail. The drawback of this invention is that the mounting beams are installed on the columns by welding flange plates to the track support, resulting in a bulky structure for the mounting beams, which are difficult to assemble and disassemble. Utility Model Content

[0004] This invention aims to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, such as bulky installation structures that are difficult to assemble and disassemble, and provides a track support structure for a feeding robot that ensures stability while being easy to install.

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

[0006] A track support structure for a feeding robot includes:

[0007] The column is provided in several parts;

[0008] A fixing frame, wherein the fixing frame is installed on the top of the column;

[0009] A support frame, the lower end of which is detachably connected to a fixed frame, and a suspension frame is installed at the top of the support frame;

[0010] The top of the support frame is connected to the guide rail via a suspension bracket.

[0011] The vertical columns are provided with several uniformly distributed ones, and the shape to be fed is formed by enclosing with the vertical columns. A fixing frame is installed at the top of each vertical column, and then the support frame is connected to the fixing frame at the top of the vertical column, and the support is fixed on the vertical column. At the same time, the support frame is detachably connected to the fixing frame, so that the support frame can be disassembled. The fixing frame can be installed at the upper end of the vertical column in advance and then the support frame can be quickly installed on the fixing frame. A suspension frame is installed at one end of the support frame and is connected to the guide rail through the suspension frame. The suspension frames at the upper ends of each vertical column are all connected to the guide rail, and are connected to the guide rail to form the main structure of the track support, achieving the purpose of convenient installation while ensuring stability.

[0012] Preferably, two of the fixing frames are installed on the vertical column. The fixing frame includes a clamping plate, and the cross-sectional shape of the clamping plate is U-shaped. There are two clamping plates which are respectively placed on both sides of the vertical column. A fitting groove is provided inside the clamping plate, and the fitting groove matches the vertical column. Tightening bolts are provided on both sides of the fixing frame. One end of the tightening bolt sequentially passes through the two clamping plates. A number of uniformly distributed fastening teeth are installed in the fitting groove of the fixing frame. The cross-sectional shape of the fastening tooth is triangular, and the top angle of the fastening tooth contacts the vertical column. The fixing frame is installed at the top of the vertical column. The fixing frame is composed of two clamping plates. The two clamping plates are placed on both sides of the vertical column. The clamping plates are fitted with the vertical column through the fitting groove. The U-shaped clamping plate can increase the contact area and ensure firm connection. The two side clamping plates are fixed on the vertical column through the tightening bolts. The two fixing frames distributed up and down can ensure the firmness of the installation. After the tightening bolt passes through the two clamping plates, the two clamping plates are fastened to the upper end of the vertical column through nuts. In order to ensure that the fixing frame will not slip off, a number of uniformly distributed fastening teeth are installed on the fitting groove. As the fastening bolt is tightened, the top of the triangular fastening tooth is pressed against the vertical column, ensuring that the clamping plate and the vertical column are firmly connected and not easy to slide. Such a design can ensure the firm connection between the fixing frame and the vertical column.

[0013] Preferably, a limiting plate is provided on the fixing frame at the upper end of the vertical column. Connecting plates are provided at both ends of the limiting plate, and the two ends of the connecting plate are respectively detachably connected to the two clamping plates. The cross-sectional shape of the limiting plate is "L" shaped, and the inner side of the limiting plate fits the top surface of the vertical column. The two ends of the limiting plate are respectively detachably connected to the connecting plates on both sides. A limiting plate is installed at the top of the vertical column. The limiting plate fits the top of the vertical column. The two ends of the "L" shaped limiting plate are connected to the connecting plates through bolts. The connecting plates on both sides correspond to the two ends of the clamping plate respectively. The two sides of the connecting plate are connected to the two clamping plates on both sides. The upper fixing frame is fixed to the upper end of the vertical column through the connection between the connecting plate and the clamping plate, ensuring that the fixing frame will not slide down under force. Such a design can limit the position of the fixing frame.

[0014] Preferably, the support frame includes a mounting rod and a load-bearing rod. Two mounting plates are installed at the lower end of the mounting rod, and the two mounting plates correspond one-to-one with two fixing frames. The mounting plates are attached to the snap-fit ​​plates on one side of the fixing frames. One end of the tension bolt passes through the snap-fit ​​plate and also passes through the mounting plate. A stiffening plate is installed on the mounting rod. One side of the stiffening plate is connected to the mounting rod, and the other side of the stiffening plate is connected to the mounting plate. The upper end of the mounting rod is connected to the load-bearing rod. Reinforcing rods are provided on both sides of the mounting rod. One end of the reinforcing rod is connected to the mounting rod, and the other end of the reinforcing rod is connected to the load-bearing rod. The support frame is mounted on the fixed frame. The mounting rod of the support frame is equipped with a mounting plate corresponding to the fixed frame. The tension bolt also passes through the mounting plate, and the mounting plate is fixed to one side of the snap-fit ​​plate by tightening the bolt, thus connecting the support frame and the column. At the same time, the support frame can be disassembled by loosening the nuts on the tension bolts. A load-bearing rod is installed at the top of the mounting rod for installing the suspension support rail. A reinforcing rod is used between the load-bearing rod and the mounting rod to improve the load-bearing capacity and prevent the support frame from deforming. A stiffening plate is installed at the connection between the mounting plate and the mounting rod to ensure that the connection is firm and not easy to break. This design allows for quick assembly and disassembly of the support frame.

[0015] Preferably, the suspension frame has an L-shaped cross-section and includes a side plate and a vertical plate. One end of the side plate is connected to one end of the vertical plate, the inner side of the side plate is connected to the side of the load-bearing rod, and the inner side of the vertical plate is fitted to the end face of the load-bearing rod. A connecting bolt is installed at the other end of the vertical plate, and the suspension frame is connected to the guide rail via the connecting bolt. The L-shape, with one side connected to the load-bearing rod and the other side connected to the guide rail via a connecting bolt, reduces interference between the support frame and the guide rail. The side plate of the suspension frame is welded to the load-bearing rod, allowing for the suspension of the guide rail.

[0016] Preferably, the end of the force-bearing rod furthest from the suspension frame is equipped with a pull lug. A connecting frame with a U-shaped cross-section is mounted on the pull lug. A locking bolt is located at one end of the connecting frame, connecting one end to the connecting frame. The other end of the locking bolt passes through the pull lug and rests on the other side of the pull lug. A pull rod is mounted on the connecting frame, with its two ends connected to both sides of the connecting frame. A tension rope is mounted on the pull lug, with its two ends connected to the pull rods on adjacent support frames. The pull lug is mounted on one end of the force-bearing rod, and the connecting frame on the pull lug can be connected to the pull lug via a locking bolt. The locking bolt is fixed to the pull lug with a nut, connecting the pull rods on two adjacent support frames via the tension rope. The tension rope is then tightened by the rotation of the locking bolt and the support frames are connected via the tension rope. This ensures that the feeding robot can be supported by two adjacent support frames during operation. Simultaneously, the tension rope can pull the support frames backward, preventing them from bending under stress. This design disperses the tensile force on the support frames.

[0017] Preferably, the vertical plate is provided with an insert plate, one end of which is connected to the vertical plate, and the other end of which is placed inside the force-bearing rod and fitted with a fixing block. A reinforcing block is installed inside the force-bearing rod, and the reinforcing block has a slot that matches the insert plate and the fixing block. When welding the side plate of the suspension frame to the force-bearing rod, the insert plate on the vertical plate is first inserted into the slot of the reinforcing block inside the force-bearing rod. The fixing block completes the snap-fit ​​connection between the insert plate and the reinforcing block. This allows for pre-positioning of the suspension frame, facilitating welding. Simultaneously, by increasing the contact points with the force-bearing rod, the load-bearing capacity of the suspension frame is enhanced. This design also allows for proper positioning of the suspension frame.

[0018] The beneficial effects of this utility model are: it ensures stability while being easy to install, can ensure a tight connection between the fixing frame and the column, can limit the position of the fixing frame, can quickly disassemble and assemble the support frame, can suspend the guide rail, can distribute the tension on the support frame, and can position the suspension frame. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0020] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle fixed frame;

[0021] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the middle support frame;

[0022] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the middle suspension frame.

[0023] In the diagram: 1. Column; 2. Fixing frame; 21. Clip plate; 22. Fitting groove; 23. Tensioning bolt; 24. Fastening tooth; 25. Limiting plate; 26. Connecting plate; 3. Support frame; 31. Mounting rod; 32. Force-bearing rod; 33. Mounting plate; 34. Rib plate; 35. Reinforcing rod; 36. Pull lug; 4. Suspension frame; 41. Side plate; 42. Vertical plate; 43. Insert plate; 44. Fixing block; 45. Reinforcing block; 46. Slot; 47. Connecting bolt; 5. Guide rail; 6. Connecting frame; 61. Locking bolt; 62. Pull rod; 63. Tensioning rope. Detailed Implementation

[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.

[0025] like Figure 1 In this embodiment, a track support structure for a feeding robot includes:

[0026] Column 1, and there are several columns 1;

[0027] Fixing bracket 2, and the fixing bracket 2 is installed at the top end of the column 1;

[0028] Support bracket 3, the lower end of the support bracket 3 is detachably connected to the fixing bracket 2, and a suspension bracket 4 is installed at the top end of the support bracket 3;

[0029] Guide rail 5, the top end of the support bracket 3 is connected to the guide rail 5 through the suspension bracket 4. [[ID=⑨]] [[ID=⑩]]

[0030] [[ID=⑪]]As [[ID=⑫]] Figure 2 [[ID=⑬]]shown, there are two fixing brackets 2 both installed on the column 1. The fixing bracket 2 includes clamping plates 21, the cross-sectional shape of the clamping plate 21 is U-shaped, there are two clamping plates 21 and they are respectively placed on both sides of the column 1. A fitting groove 22 is provided on the inner side of the clamping plate 21, and the fitting groove 22 matches the column 1. Tightening bolts 23 are provided on both sides of the fixing bracket 2, one end of the tightening bolt 23 sequentially passes through the two clamping plates 21. A number of uniformly distributed fastening teeth 24 are installed in the fitting groove 22 of the fixing bracket 2, the cross-sectional shape of the fastening tooth 24 is triangular, and the top angle of the fastening tooth 24 contacts the column 1. [[ID=⑭]] [[ID=⑮]]

[0031] [[ID=⑯]]As [[ID=⑰]] Figure 3 [[ID=⑱]]shown, a limiting plate 25 is provided on the fixing bracket 2 at the upper end of the column 1. Connecting plates 26 are provided at both ends of the limiting plate 25, and both ends of the connecting plate 26 are detachably connected to the two clamping plates 21 respectively. The cross-sectional shape of the limiting plate 25 is "several" shaped, the inner side of the limiting plate 25 fits the top surface of the column 1, and both ends of the limiting plate 25 are detachably connected to the connecting plates 26 on both sides respectively. [[ID=⑲]] [[ID=⑳]]

[0032] [[ID=㉑]]The support bracket 3 includes a mounting rod

[0033] 31 and a stress rod 32. Two mounting plates 33 are installed at the lower end of the mounting rod 31, and the two mounting plates 33 correspond to the two fixing brackets 2 one by one. The mounting plate 33 fits the clamping plate 21 on one side of the fixing bracket 2, and the end of the tightening bolt 23 passing through the clamping plate 21 also passes through the mounting plate 33. A rib plate 34 is installed on the mounting rod 31, one side of the rib plate 34 is connected to the mounting rod 31, and the other side of the rib plate 34 is connected to the mounting plate 33. The upper end of the mounting rod 31 is connected to the stress rod 32. Reinforcing rods 35 are provided on both sides of the mounting rod 31, one end of the reinforcing rod 35 is connected to the mounting rod 31, and the other end of the reinforcing rod 35 is connected to the stress rod 32. [[ID=㉒]] [[ID=㉓]]

[0033] [[ID=㉔]]As [[ID=㉕]] Figure 4 [[ID=㉖]]shown, the cross-sectional shape of the suspension bracket 4 is L-shaped. The suspension bracket 4 includes a side plate 41 and a vertical plate 42. One end of the side plate 41 is connected to one end of the vertical plate 42. The inner side surface of the side plate 41 is connected to the side surface of the stress rod 32, the inner side surface of the vertical plate 42 fits the end surface of the stress rod 32, and a connecting bolt 47 is installed at the other end of the vertical plate 42. The suspension bracket 4 is connected to the guide rail 5 through the connecting bolt 47. [[ID=㉗]] [[ID=㉘]]

[0034] A lug 36 is installed at the end of the force-bearing rod 32 away from the suspension frame 4. A connecting frame 6 is provided on the lug 36. The connecting frame 6 has a U-shaped cross-section. A locking bolt 61 is provided at one end of the connecting frame 6. One end of the locking bolt 61 is connected to the connecting frame 6. The other end of the locking bolt 61 passes through the lug 36 and is placed on the other side of the lug 36. A pull rod 62 is provided on the connecting frame 6. The two ends of the pull rod 62 are connected to the two sides of the connecting frame 6 respectively. A tension rope 63 is provided on the lug 36. The two ends of the tension rope 63 are connected to the pull rod 62 on the adjacent two side support frames 3 respectively.

[0035] The vertical plate 42 is provided with an insert plate 43. One end of the insert plate 43 is connected to the vertical plate 42, and the other end of the insert plate 43 is placed inside the force-bearing rod 32 and is equipped with a fixing block 44. A reinforcing block 45 is installed inside the force-bearing rod 32. The reinforcing block 45 is provided with a slot 46, and the slot 46 matches the insert plate 43 and the fixing block 44.

[0036] During installation, on the ground where the column 1 is installed, first connect the snap-fit ​​plate 21 on one side of the fixing frame 2 to the mounting plate 33 on the mounting rod 31 of the support frame 3 using the tension bolt 23, but do not tighten the nut yet, just enough to ensure that the fixing frame 2 is connected to the support frame 3. Then install the limiting plate 25 on the upper fixing frame 2. The limiting plate 25 is connected to the snap-fit ​​plate 21 of the fixing frame 2 through the connecting plate 26. Then put the fixing frame 2 on the upper end of the column 1. The limiting plate 25 restricts the fixing frame 2 to the upper end of the column 1. Then tighten the snap-fit ​​plate 21 by rotating the nut on the tension bolt 23, and firmly connect the mounting plate 33 to the snap-fit ​​plate 21. During the tightening of the tension bolt 23, the fastening teeth 24 on the snap-fit ​​plate 21 press against the side of the column, and firmly fix the snap-fit ​​plate 21 to the column 1.

[0037] After the fixed frame 2 and the support frame 3 are installed, the connecting frame 6 is installed on the lug 36 at one end of the force-bearing rod 32. The connecting frames 6 on two adjacent lugs 36 are connected by the tension rope 63. Then, the connecting frame 6 is moved by rotating the nut on the locking bolt 61. The movement of the connecting frames 6 at both ends tightens the tension rope 63 and connects the support frame 3 on the column 1 to improve the load-bearing capacity of the support frame 3.

[0038] After the support frames 3 are connected together, the suspension frame 4 is installed at the front end of the force-bearing rod 32. First, the insert plate 43 of the suspension frame 4 is inserted into the slot 46 of the reinforcing block 45 inside the force-bearing rod 32. The fixing block 44 on the insert plate 43 restricts one end of the insert plate 43 inside the reinforcing block 45, thus limiting the position of the suspension frame 4. Then, the side plate of the suspension frame 4 is welded together with the force-bearing rod 32. Then, the stability of the suspension frame 4 is ensured by the cooperation between the insert plate 43 and the reinforcing block 45. Finally, the vertical plate 42 of the suspension frame 4 is connected to the guide rail 5 by connecting bolts 61.

Claims

1. A track support structure for a feeding robot, characterized by comprising: Columns (1), and a plurality of the columns (1) are provided; A fixing frame (2), and the fixing frame (2) is installed at the top end of the column (1); A support frame (3), the lower end of the support frame (3) is detachably connected to the fixing frame (2), and a suspension frame (4) is installed at the top end of the support frame (3); A guide rail (5), and the top end of the support frame (3) is connected to the guide rail (5) through the suspension frame (4).

2. The track support structure for a feeding robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two of the fixing frames (2) are provided and are both installed on the column (1). The fixing frame (2) includes a clamping plate (21), the cross-sectional shape of the clamping plate (21) is U-shaped, two of the clamping plates (21) are provided and are respectively disposed on both sides of the column (1), a fitting groove (22) is provided inside the clamping plate (21), the fitting groove (22) matches the column (1), tension bolts (23) are provided on both sides of the fixing frame (2), one end of the tension bolt (23) sequentially passes through the two clamping plates (21), a plurality of uniformly distributed fastening teeth (24) are installed in the fitting groove (22) of the fixing frame (2), the cross-sectional shape of the fastening tooth (24) is triangular, and the vertex angle of the fastening tooth (24) contacts the column (1).

3. The track support structure for a feeding robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, A limiting plate (25) is provided on the fixing frame (2) at the upper end of the column (1). Connecting plates (26) are provided at both ends of the limiting plate (25), and both ends of the connecting plate (26) are detachably connected to the two clamping plates (21) respectively. The cross-sectional shape of the limiting plate (25) is "L"-shaped, the inner side of the limiting plate (25) fits the top surface of the column (1), and both ends of the limiting plate (25) are detachably connected to the connecting plates (26) on both sides respectively.

4. The track support structure for a feeding robot according to claim 2, characterized in that, The support frame (3) includes a mounting rod (31) and a stress rod (32). Two mounting plates (33) are installed at the lower end of the mounting rod (31), and the two mounting plates (33) correspond to the two fixing frames (2) one by one. The mounting plate (33) fits the clamping plate (21) on one side of the fixing frame (2), and the end of the tension bolt (23) passing through the clamping plate (21) also passes through the mounting plate (33). A rib plate (34) is installed on the mounting rod (31), one side of the rib plate (34) is connected to the mounting rod (31), the other side of the rib plate (34) is connected to the mounting plate (33), the upper end of the mounting rod (31) is connected to the stress rod (32), and reinforcing rods (35) are provided on both sides of the mounting rod (31), one end of the reinforcing rod (35) is connected to the mounting rod (31), and the other end of the reinforcing rod (35) is connected to the stress rod (32).

5. The track support structure for a feeding robot according to claim 4, characterized in that, The suspension frame (4) has an L-shaped cross-section. The suspension frame (4) includes a side plate (41) and a vertical plate (42). One end of the side plate (41) is connected to one end of the vertical plate (42). The inner side of the side plate (41) is connected to the side of the force rod (32). The inner side of the vertical plate (42) is in contact with the end face of the force rod (32). The other end of the vertical plate (42) is equipped with a connecting bolt (47). The suspension frame (4) is connected to the guide rail (5) through the connecting bolt (47).

6. The track support structure for a feeding robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The end of the force-bearing rod (32) away from the suspension frame (4) is equipped with a pull lug (36). The pull lug (36) is provided with a connecting frame (6). The cross-sectional shape of the connecting frame (6) is U-shaped. One end of the connecting frame (6) is provided with a locking bolt (61). One end of the locking bolt (61) is connected to the connecting frame (6). The other end of the locking bolt (61) passes through the pull lug (36) and is placed on the other side of the pull lug (36). The connecting frame (6) is provided with a pull rod (62). The two ends of the pull rod (62) are respectively connected to the two sides of the connecting frame (6). The pull lug (36) is provided with a tension rope (63). The two ends of the tension rope (63) are respectively connected to the pull rod (62) on the adjacent two side support frames (3).

7. The track support structure for a feeding robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The vertical plate (42) is provided with a plate (43), one end of the plate (43) is connected to the vertical plate (42), the other end of the plate (43) is placed in the force-bearing rod (32) and a fixing block (44) is installed thereon, a reinforcing block (45) is installed in the force-bearing rod (32), and a slot (46) is provided on the reinforcing block (45), the slot (46) matches the plate (43) and the fixing block (44).

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