Container cage conveying equipment

Abstract

The utility model discloses container cage conveying equipment which comprises a machine body, a guide mechanism and a cage trolley driving mechanism. The guide mechanism comprises a roller, a guide mounting seat and a guide spring, the guide mounting seat is mounted on the inner side of the slide way in a swinging manner, the roller is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting seat, and the guide mechanism inclines towards the inner side of the slide way to clamp the cage trolley running in the slide way under the action of elastic force of the guide spring. The cage trolley driving mechanism comprises a driving device, a chain wheel, a chain and a shifting plate, the driving device drives the chain through the chain wheel, and the shifting plate is connected with the mounting lug plate, so that the shifting plate is mounted on the chain in a swinging manner and has a trend of being perpendicular to the movement stroke of the chain; and when the driving device drives the chain to operate, the cage trolley can be driven by the shifting plate to move along the slide way. By the adoption of the cage trolley conveying device, the cage trolley can be automatically conveyed, and meanwhile the problems of deviation and collision in the cage trolley conveying process are solved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of logistics and transportation, and in particular to a container cage conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] To improve the efficiency of loading, unloading, and transportation of goods, most logistics sites use container cage trucks as the main tool carrier. These container cage trucks are often equipped with two directional wheels and two swivel wheels at the bottom, so that the logistics can be transported to the designated location and loaded and unloaded by pushing.

[0003] However, existing cage carts often present many inconveniences when collecting, stacking, and transporting them. Because the bottom pulleys of the cage carts prevent them from being transported by conveyor belts like cargo, they are mainly stacked and transported manually.

[0004] The main technical challenges are that, on the one hand, the omnidirectional wheels at the bottom of the cage car make it difficult to control the running trajectory of the cage car, and it is easy to deviate to the side during transportation; on the other hand, due to the inertia brought about by the weight of the cage car during operation, especially when multiple cage cars are stacked, it is easy for them to collide with the transportation device.

[0005] To address the aforementioned issues, this solution proposes a container cage transportation device. Utility Model Content

[0006] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a container cage conveying device, including: a body, a guiding mechanism and a cage car drive mechanism.

[0007] The middle part of the machine body has a slide for the cage car to run. The guiding mechanism includes: a roller, a guide mounting seat, and a guide spring. The guide mounting seat is swayably mounted on the inner side of the slide. The roller is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting seat. One end of the guide spring is connected to the end of the guide mounting seat, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the machine body. The elastic force of the guide spring causes the guiding mechanism to tilt inward towards the inside of the slide, thereby clamping the cage car running in the slide.

[0008] The cage car drive mechanism includes a drive unit, a chain, and a lever plate. The drive unit is connected to the chain. The chain is provided with mounting lugs. The lever plate is connected to the mounting lugs via an elastic hinge, allowing the lever plate to swing unidirectionally on the chain. Under normal conditions, the lever plate is perpendicular to the chain's running direction and is driven by the chain, and the cage car is pushed between the two lever plates by overcoming the elastic hinge.

[0009] When the drive device drives the chain, the cage car can be moved along the slide rail via the lever.

[0010] The slide rail has a guide mechanism mounting frame on its inner side, and a rotating shaft is provided below the guide mounting seat. The guide mounting seat is rotatably mounted on the guide mechanism mounting frame.

[0011] The guide mounting base is provided with a roller shaft for mounting the roller, and the roller is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting base via the roller shaft.

[0012] The driving device includes a geared drive motor and a sprocket. The geared drive motor is connected to the sprocket, and the chain is meshed with the sprocket. The geared drive motor drives the chain to perform reciprocating circular motion.

[0013] The elastic hinge includes: a first hinge, a second hinge, a torsion spring, and a pivot.

[0014] The first hinge and the second hinge are connected by a pivot, and the torsion spring passes through the pivot. The torsion spring has a first foot that abuts against the first hinge and a second foot that abuts against the second hinge, thereby causing the first hinge and the second hinge to tend to close together.

[0015] The first hinge is connected to the mounting ear plate, and the second hinge is connected to the lever plate.

[0016] The slide includes a stacking conveyor section and a cage-releasing conveyor section that are connected to each other, and a controllable stop mechanism is provided between the stacking conveyor section and the cage-releasing conveyor section.

[0017] The stacking conveyor section and the cage placement conveyor section are each equipped with a cage car drive mechanism.

[0018] The stacking conveyor section and the cage placement guide section are also provided with chain guides on their inner sides, which can support and guide the chain to run.

[0019] The roller is covered with elastic rubber.

[0020] Implementing this utility model embodiment has the following beneficial effects: ① It realizes automated stacking and transportation of container cages, which improves production efficiency and reduces labor costs compared with the existing manual stacking and transportation. ② A guiding mechanism is used to clamp and limit the container cages, avoiding the problem of cages deviating during transportation. ③ The cage car drive mechanism uses a chain and a lever to drive the container cages. At the same time, the lever is installed on the chain with elastic hinges so that it can be elastically reset. Therefore, when the container cage collides in the slide, the lever can be used to stop it, and its inertia will be offset by the spring force of the lever. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a rear view of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a partially enlarged view of the guiding mechanism of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a top view of the guide mechanism of this utility model, wherein (A) is a schematic diagram of the guide mechanism in a non-clamping state, and (B) is a schematic diagram of the guide mechanism clamping a container cage car.

[0025] Figure 5 This is a top view of the cage car drive mechanism of this utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the elastic hinge of this utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a top view of the lever and cage car of this utility model, wherein (A) is a schematic diagram before the cage car contacts the lever; (B) is a schematic diagram of the cage car hitting the lever and causing the lever to flip; and (C) is a schematic diagram of the lever returning to its original position after the cage car hits the lever. Detailed Implementation

[0028] To make the objectives, technical solutions and advantages of this utility model clearer, the utility model will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, a container cage conveying device includes: a body 1, a guiding mechanism 2, and a cage car drive mechanism 3;

[0030] like Figure 2 As shown, the middle part of the fuselage 1 has a slide 11 for the cage car to run.

[0031] like Figure 3 As shown, the guide mechanism has several units, which are spaced apart on both sides of the slide. The guide mechanism 2 includes: a roller 21, a guide mounting seat 22, and a guide spring 23. The guide mounting seat 22 is swayably mounted on the inner side of the slide 11. The roller 21 is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting seat 22. One end of the guide spring 23 is connected to the guide mounting seat 22, and the other end is connected to the side wall of the machine body 1. The elastic force of the guide spring 23 causes the guide mounting seat 22 to tilt towards the inner side of the slide, and the roller 21 clamps the cage car running in the slide 11.

[0032] Specifically, the inner side of the slide 11 is provided with a guide mechanism mounting bracket 12, and the guide mounting seat 22 is provided with a rotating shaft below it. The guide mounting seat 22 is rotatably mounted on the guide mechanism mounting bracket 12 via the rotating shaft.

[0033] Additional explanation is needed here, such as... Figure 3 As shown, the inner wall of the slide 11 in this embodiment is also provided with fixing screws 16 for connecting the guide spring 23.

[0034] Specifically, the guide mounting base 22 is provided with a roller shaft for mounting the roller 21, and the roller 21 is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting base 22 via the roller shaft.

[0035] Specifically, the roller 21 is covered with elastic rubber, so that when the cage car enters the slide, it can make elastic contact with the roller 21, avoiding damage to the cage car or the guide mechanism 2 due to collision.

[0036] like Figure 4 As shown in (A), when the cage car is not in contact with the guide mechanism, the guide mounting seat is pulled by the elastic force of the guide spring, causing it to tilt toward the inside of the slide.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown in (B), when the cage car comes into contact with the roller, it squeezes the roller, causing the guide mounting seat to tilt and contract inward against the elastic force of the guide spring. At this time, the elastic force formed by the elastic deformation of the guide spring acts on the side wall of the cage car and clamps and limits the cage car.

[0038] like Figure 5 As shown, the cage car drive mechanism 3 includes: a drive device 31, a chain 32, and a lever 33. The drive device 31 is connected to the chain 32. The chain 32 is provided with a mounting ear plate 321. The lever 33 is connected to the mounting ear plate 321 through an elastic hinge 34, so that the lever 33 can swing unidirectionally on the chain 32. Under normal conditions, it is perpendicular to the running direction of the chain 32 and driven by the chain 32 through the linkage of the elastic hinge 34. The cage car is pushed between the two levers 33 by overcoming the elastic hinge 34.

[0039] Specifically, the driving device includes 31: a reduction drive motor 311 and a sprocket 312. The reduction drive motor 311 is connected to the sprocket 312, and the chain 32 is engaged with the sprocket 312. Thus, the reduction drive motor 311 drives the chain 32 to perform reciprocating circular motion.

[0040] Please combine Figure 1The stacking conveying section 13 and the cage guide section 14 are also provided with chain guides 15. In this embodiment, the chain guide 15 is a groove provided on the inner side of the machine body. The purpose of the chain guide 15 is that, since the chain 32 needs to drive the cage car forward through the deflector 33, the chain 32 is subjected to greater force due to resistance during this movement. Therefore, the chain guide 15 is needed to support and guide the chain to ensure its stable operation.

[0041] like Figure 6 As shown, the elastic hinge includes a first hinge, a second hinge, a torsion spring, and a pivot. The first hinge 341 and the second hinge 342 are connected by a pivot 344. The torsion spring 343 passes through the pivot 344, thereby causing the first hinge 341 and the second hinge 342 to have a tendency to be perpendicular to each other.

[0042] Specifically, the first hinge 341 is connected to the mounting ear plate 321, and the second hinge 342 is connected to the lever plate 33. This arrangement allows the lever plate 33 to be elastically oscillating on the chain 32 and to have a tendency to move perpendicular to the chain 32.

[0043] like Figure 7 As shown in (A), when the cage car enters the slide, the cage car is positioned between two levers 33. At this time, the lever 33 in front of the cage car collides. If its inertial force is insufficient to push the lever 33 open, its inertial force is absorbed by the torsion spring 343. At the same time, the cage car is pushed along the slide by the next lever 33.

[0044] If its inertial force is large enough, then as Figure 7 As shown in (B), the lever can be pushed open and broken through to the position of the next lever. During the process, its inertial force is also absorbed by the torsion spring until it finally stops, and then it is driven forward by the lever behind.

[0045] The lever that was pushed open is like Figure 7 As shown in (C), after the cage car passes, it can be reset to a position perpendicular to the direction of chain movement by the elastic force of the torsion spring. At the same time, the cage car is pushed forward by the rear deflector plate. Through the deflector plate 33, not only can the cage car be driven to transport in the slide, but it can also avoid the cage car from colliding in the slide, which would cause damage to the cage car and equipment due to the impact.

[0046] Reference to Figure 1In this embodiment, the slide 11 includes a stacking conveyor section 13 and a cage placement conveyor section 14 that are connected to each other. The stacking conveyor section 13 and the cage placement conveyor section 14 have a controllable opening and closing stop mechanism in between. At the same time, the stacking conveyor section 13 and the cage placement conveyor section 14 are each provided with a separate cage car drive mechanism 3.

[0047] It should be noted that the stop mechanism can be a gate that prevents the cage car from opening by raising and lowering the baffle, or it can be a block that is installed at the bottom of the slide rail, which can be raised and lowered to prevent the movement of the bottom pulley of the cage car. The stop mechanism only needs to be controllable to open and close and can stop the cage car. Its specific setting means are relatively conventional in the prior art and have various forms, and are not the focus of this solution. This application does not limit it.

[0048] With the above settings, the slide 11 can be divided into two functional areas. When the cage car enters the stacking conveyor section 13, it can be moved forward by its cage car drive mechanism 3 until it reaches the end of the stacking conveyor section 13. The deflector 33 stops pushing the cage car and returns to the entrance of the stacking conveyor section 13 to transport the next cage car and stack it with the cage car that has been transported to the end. When the cage cars have been transported and stacked to a certain number, the stop mechanism can be controlled to open, and the cage cars enter the cage release conveyor section 14 to transport the stacked cage cars out of the equipment one by one or all of them.

[0049] Of course, the above embodiments are only for illustrating the technical concept and features of this utility model, and their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the content of this utility model and implement it accordingly. They should not be used to limit the protection scope of this utility model. All modifications made in accordance with the spirit and essence of the main technical solution of this utility model should be covered within the protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A container cage conveying device, characterized in that, include: The fuselage (1), the guiding mechanism (2), and the cage car drive mechanism (3); The body (1) has a slide (11) in the middle for the cage car to run. The guide mechanism (2) includes: a roller (21), a guide mounting seat (22), and a guide spring (23). The guide mounting seat (22) is swayably mounted on the inner side of the slide (11). The roller (21) is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting seat (22). One end of the guide spring (23) is connected to the guide mounting seat (22), and the other end is connected to the side wall of the body (1). The elastic force of the guide spring (23) causes the guide mounting seat (22) to tilt towards the inner side of the slide, and the roller (21) clamps the cage car running in the slide (11). The cage car drive mechanism (3) includes: a drive device (31), a chain (32) and a lever (33). The drive device (31) is connected to the chain (32). The chain (32) is provided with mounting ear plates (321). The lever (33) is connected to the mounting ear plates (321) through an elastic hinge (34), so that the lever (33) can swing unidirectionally on the chain (32). It is driven by the elastic hinge (34) in normal operation perpendicular to the running direction of the chain (32) and driven by the chain (32). The cage car is pushed between the two levers (33) by overcoming the elastic hinge (34).

2. The container cage conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide (11) is provided with a guide mechanism mounting bracket (12) on its inner side. The guide mounting seat (22) is provided with a rotating shaft below it. The guide mounting seat (22) is rotatably mounted on the guide mechanism mounting bracket (12) via the rotating shaft.

3. The container cage conveying device according to claim 2, characterized in that, The guide mounting base (22) is provided with a roller shaft for mounting the roller (21), and the roller (21) is rotatably mounted on the guide mounting base (22) via the roller shaft.

4. The container cage conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The drive device includes (31): a geared drive motor (311) and a sprocket (312); The speed reduction drive motor (311) is connected to the sprocket (312), and the chain (32) is engaged with the sprocket (312). Thus, the speed reduction drive motor (311) drives the chain (32) to perform reciprocating circular motion.

5. A container cage conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The elastic hinge (34) includes: a first hinge (341), a second hinge (342), a torsion spring (343), and a pivot (344); The first hinge (341) and the second hinge (342) are connected by a pivot (344), and the torsion spring (343) passes through the pivot (344), thereby causing the first hinge (341) and the second hinge (342) to have a tendency to be perpendicular to each other.

6. A container cage conveying device according to claim 5, characterized in that, The first hinge (341) is connected to the mounting ear plate (321), and the second hinge (342) is connected to the lever plate (33).

7. A container cage conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The slide (11) includes a stacking conveyor section (13) and a cage-releasing conveyor section (14) connected to each other. The stacking conveyor section (13) and the cage-releasing conveyor section (14) have a controllable opening and closing stop mechanism in between.

8. A container cage conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The stacking conveying section (13) and the cage delivery conveying section (14) are respectively equipped with cage car drive mechanisms (3).

9. A container cage conveying device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The inner side of the slide (11) is also provided with a chain guide (15), which can support and guide the chain (32) to run.

10. A container cage conveying device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The roller (21) is covered with elastic rubber.

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