AGV (Automatic Guided Vehicle) automatic carrying and feeding mechanism

Abstract

The utility model discloses an AGV automatic carrying and feeding mechanism which comprises a positioning frame, a backpack type trolley and a carrying mechanism, the positioning frame comprises a trolley fixing frame, the trolley fixing frame is arranged behind the carrying mechanism, the carrying mechanism comprises an up-down lifting module and a left-right sliding module, the up-down lifting module is installed on the left-right sliding module, and the left-right sliding module is installed on the back of the backpack type trolley. The left-right sliding module is installed on the positioning frame, the carrying mechanism is installed on the positioning frame, the problems that in the prior art, a material carrying mechanism is complex in structure, tedious in operation, insufficient in adaptability and flexibility and the like are solved, the stability and safety of a material box in the carrying process are ensured, meanwhile, the carrying efficiency and the automation level are improved, and the production cost is reduced. By optimizing the design of the positioning frame, the backpack trolley and the carrying mechanism, accurate positioning, rapid carrying and stable placement of the material box can be achieved, and the requirements of an industrial automatic production line are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of automatic equipment technology, and in particular to an AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of modern industrial automation, automated material handling systems (AGVs) are one of the key pieces of equipment for improving production efficiency and reducing labor costs. Their application is particularly widespread in scenarios such as material handling and assembly line feeding. Traditional material handling methods often rely on manual operation of forklifts or handcarts, which is not only inefficient but also poses safety hazards and incurs high labor costs. To overcome these shortcomings, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) have emerged and have gradually become the mainstream solution for automated material handling.

[0003] However, existing AGV automated material handling systems still have some limitations when handling specific materials, such as bins. For example, ensuring the stability and safety of bins during transport, flexibly adapting to bins of different sizes and weights, and achieving efficient collaborative operation between AGVs and material handling mechanisms are all key issues that urgently need to be addressed in current technology. Especially when it is necessary to move bins from an AGV to a designated location or from a designated location to an AGV, designing a mechanism that ensures both transport efficiency and safety has become an important research direction.

[0004] Currently, although some automated material handling and loading mechanisms exist on the market, these mechanisms are often complex in structure, cumbersome in operation, and lack adaptability and flexibility. Therefore, developing an automated material handling and loading mechanism that is simple in structure, easy to operate, highly adaptable, and capable of efficiently coordinating AGV operations is of great significance for improving industrial automation and reducing production costs. This utility model is proposed against this background, aiming to provide an improved AGV automated material handling and loading mechanism to solve the problems existing in the prior art. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this invention is to solve the above-mentioned technical problems and provide an AGV automatic material handling and loading mechanism. This invention aims to overcome the problems of complex structure, cumbersome operation, and insufficient adaptability and flexibility of existing material handling mechanisms, ensure the stability and safety of the material box during the handling process, improve handling efficiency and automation level, and reduce production costs. By optimizing the design of the positioning frame, the carrying trolley and the handling mechanism, this invention can achieve accurate positioning, rapid handling and stable placement of the material box, meeting the needs of industrial automated production lines.

[0006] The technical solution adopted by this utility model to solve the above-mentioned technical problems is: an AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism, including a positioning frame, a backpack trolley and a handling mechanism. The positioning frame includes a trolley fixing frame, which is located behind the handling mechanism. The handling mechanism includes an up-and-down lifting module and a left-and-right sliding module. The up-and-down lifting module is installed on the left-and-right sliding module, the left-and-right sliding module is installed on the positioning frame, and the handling mechanism is installed on the positioning frame.

[0007] Preferably, the conveying mechanism further includes a telescopic material box gripper, which is installed on the upper and lower lifting module and operates within the range of the left and right sliding module and the trolley fixing frame.

[0008] Preferably, the vertical lifting module includes a lifting platform and a lifting rail. The lifting platform is installed on the lifting rail and moves up and down. The lifting rail is installed on the left and right sliding module. The telescopic material box gripper is installed on the lifting platform and works. The lifting rail is controlled by a drive motor.

[0009] The left and right sliding module includes a sliding platform and a sliding rail. The sliding platform is mounted on the sliding rail and moves left and right. The lifting rail is mounted on the sliding platform and moves. The movement of the sliding rail is controlled by a drive motor.

[0010] Preferably, the telescopic hopper gripper includes a hopper support plate and a telescopic structure. The lower end of the hopper support plate is mounted on the telescopic structure, and the upper side of the hopper support plate is used to support the bottom of the hopper. The telescopic structure is controlled to move by a drive motor.

[0011] Preferably, the trolley fixing frame includes trolley guide wheels and quick handles. The trolley guide wheels are located on both sides below the trolley fixing frame for guiding and fixing the trolley position, and the quick handles are used to switch the position of the trolley guide wheels when switching between manual mode and AGV mode.

[0012] Preferably, the trolley fixing frame is also equipped with support rollers and positioning cylinders. The support rollers are installed below the trolley guide wheels to ensure that the trolley remains horizontal when entering, and the positioning cylinders are installed below the support rollers to lock the trolley in place to prevent movement.

[0013] Preferably, the backpack trolley is equipped with a material box blocking block, which is installed on the lower side of the material box placement position to prevent the material box from sliding out when the trolley moves or accelerates / decelerates.

[0014] Preferably, the backpack is also equipped with a manual handle, which is installed in the upper middle part of the backpack and is set at a height suitable for human hand grip to facilitate lifting and locking of the material box in manual mode.

[0015] Preferably, the backpack trolley is also equipped with an AGV top block, which is installed below the backpack trolley. The AGV top block is used to lift the locking block to automatically lock when the trolley rises in AGV mode, and to automatically unlock the trolley when it is lowered after the material storage is in place.

[0016] Preferably, the backpack is equipped with an automatic buckle and the backpack frame is equipped with a locking mechanism. The automatic buckle of the backpack connects with the locking mechanism on the backpack frame to automatically lock or unlock after the backpack is parked in place.

[0017] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0018] 1. By integrating the up-and-down lifting module, the left-and-right sliding module, and the telescopic material box gripper, the AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism of this utility model can achieve precise positioning, gripping, handling and placement of the material box, improve the automation level of material handling, and at the same time enable the mechanism to flexibly adapt to material boxes of different sizes and weights, enhancing its versatility and adaptability.

[0019] 2. The trolley guide wheels, support rollers and positioning cylinders on the trolley fixing frame work together to ensure the stable parking and locking of the backpack trolley on the positioning frame, preventing the trolley from moving unexpectedly during transportation. The telescopic material box gripper and material box blocking block effectively prevent the material box from slipping during transportation, ensuring the safety of the operation.

[0020] 3. The quick-access handle design makes switching between manual mode and AGV mode simple and fast, improving work efficiency. The manual handle facilitates the operation and control of the backpack trolley in manual mode, while the application of AGV top block and automatic lock further simplifies the locking and unlocking process in AGV mode, reduces manual intervention, and improves the convenience of operation. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the car mounting bracket of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the backpack-type trolley of this utility model.

[0024] In the diagram: 1. Positioning frame; 11. Cart fixing frame; 111. Cart guide wheel; 112. Quick handle; 113. Support roller; 114. Positioning cylinder; 115. Locking mechanism; 2. Back-mounted trolley; 21. Material box blocking block; 22. Manual handle; 23. AGV top block; 24. Automatic lock; 3. Handling mechanism; 31. Up and down lifting module; 311. Lifting platform; 312. Lifting rail; 32. Left and right sliding module; 321. Sliding platform; 322. Sliding rail; 33. Telescopic material box gripper; 331. Material box pallet; 332. Telescopic structure. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0026] like Figure 1-3 As shown, this utility model discloses an AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism, including a positioning frame 1, a backpack trolley 2, and a handling mechanism 3. The positioning frame 1 includes a trolley fixing frame 11, which is located behind the handling mechanism 3. The handling mechanism 3 includes a vertical lifting module 31 and a horizontal sliding module 32. The vertical lifting module 31 is mounted on the horizontal sliding module 32, and the horizontal sliding module 32 is mounted on the positioning frame. The handling mechanism 3 is mounted on the positioning frame 1.

[0027] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the positioning frame 1 and the backpack trolley 2 enables the mechanism to support both manual operation and AGV automatic operation. During manual operation, the operator can easily push the backpack trolley onto the positioning frame using a manual handle and fix it with a locking mechanism. In AGV automatic operation mode, the AGV trolley can accurately lift the backpack trolley and transport it to the designated location.

[0028] The conveying mechanism 3 also includes a telescopic material box gripper 33, which is installed on the up-down lifting module 31 and operates within the range of the left-right sliding module 32 and the trolley fixing frame 11.

[0029] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the telescopic box gripper 33 enables the mechanism to accurately grip and transport the box. The gripper can be adjusted according to the size and shape of the box to ensure that the box is not damaged during the gripping process. At the same time, through the coordinated work of the up-and-down lifting module 31 and the left-and-right sliding module 32, the gripper can accurately position the box in three-dimensional space to achieve precise transport. Compared with manual operation, the automated gripping and transport process is faster and more accurate.

[0030] The vertical lifting module 31 includes a lifting platform 311 and a lifting rail 312. The lifting platform 311 is installed on the lifting rail 312 and moves vertically. The lifting rail 312 is installed on the left and right sliding module 32. The telescopic material box gripper 33 is installed on the lifting platform 311 and works. The lifting rail 312 is controlled by a drive motor.

[0031] The left and right sliding module 32 includes a sliding platform 321 and a sliding rail 322. The sliding platform 321 is mounted on the sliding rail 322 and moves left and right. The lifting rail 312 is mounted on the sliding platform 321 and moves. The sliding rail 322 is controlled by a drive motor.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, the vertical movement of the lifting platform 311 on the lifting track 312 and the horizontal movement of the sliding platform 321 on the sliding track 322 are precisely controlled by the drive motor, which ensures the precise positioning and stable movement of the conveying mechanism 3 in three-dimensional space, and improves the conveying accuracy and efficiency.

[0033] The telescopic hopper gripper 33 includes a hopper support plate 331 and a telescopic structure 332. The lower end of the hopper support plate 331 is mounted on the telescopic structure 332, and the upper side of the hopper support plate 331 is used to support the bottom of the hopper. The telescopic structure 332 is controlled to move by a drive motor.

[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the material box pallet 331 allows it to fit tightly against the bottom of the material box, ensuring that the material box will not slip or shake during the gripping process. Through the precise control of the telescopic structure 332, the material box pallet 331 can be raised and lowered smoothly, realizing the precise gripping and release of the material box.

[0035] The trolley mounting frame 11 includes trolley guide wheels 111 and quick handles 112. The trolley guide wheels 111 are located on both sides below the trolley mounting frame 11 for guiding and fixing the trolley position. The quick handles 112 are used to switch the position of the trolley guide wheels 111 when switching between manual mode and AGV mode.

[0036] By adopting the above technical solution, the trolley guide wheels 111 are set on both sides below the trolley fixing frame 11, which can accurately guide and fix the position of the trolley, ensuring the stability and accuracy of the trolley during the transportation process and avoiding transportation errors caused by position deviation. The design of the quick handle 112 allows the operator to easily switch between manual mode and AGV mode. In manual mode, the operator can move the carrying trolley by pushing the trolley guide wheels 111; while in AGV mode, the AGV trolley can automatically align and lift the carrying trolley for transportation, meeting the transportation needs in different scenarios.

[0037] The trolley fixing frame 11 is also equipped with a support roller 113 and a positioning cylinder 114. The support roller 113 is installed below the trolley guide wheel 111 to ensure that the trolley remains horizontal when it enters. The positioning cylinder 114 is installed below the support roller 113 to lock the trolley in place and prevent it from moving.

[0038] By adopting the above technical solution, the support roller 113 is installed below the trolley guide wheel 111, which can provide additional support force when the trolley enters, ensuring that the trolley remains in a horizontal position. This helps to prevent handling errors caused by tilting or swaying of the trolley. The positioning cylinder 114 is installed below the support roller 113. When the trolley is in position, the cylinder extends and locks the trolley to prevent it from moving during handling, avoiding safety accidents caused by accidental movement of the trolley and improving the safety of the handling process.

[0039] The backpack trolley 2 is equipped with a material box blocking block 21. The material box blocking block 21 is installed on the lower side of the material box placement position to prevent the material box from sliding out when the trolley moves or accelerates or decelerates.

[0040] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the material box blocking block 21 can effectively prevent the material box from sliding out due to inertia when the carrying trolley 2 moves or accelerates and decelerates. It can also reduce the shaking and collision of the material box during the handling process, which helps to protect the integrity of the material box and the goods.

[0041] The backpack trolley 2 is also equipped with a manual handle 22. The manual handle 22 is installed in the upper middle part of the backpack trolley 2. The manual handle 22 is set at a height suitable for human hand grip, so that it can be lifted up to lock the material box in manual mode.

[0042] By adopting the above technical solution, the design of the manual handle 22 allows the operator to easily grasp and lift the trolley in manual mode, thereby locking the material box.

[0043] The backpack trolley 2 is also equipped with an AGV top block 23, which is installed below the backpack trolley 2. The AGV top block 23 is used to lift the locking block to automatically lock when the trolley rises in AGV mode, and can automatically unlock when the trolley is lowered after the material storage is in place.

[0044] By adopting the above technical solution, when the trolley is lifted, the AGV top block 23 lifts the locking block and automatically locks, ensuring that the trolley remains stable during transportation. The automatic locking and unlocking function of the AGV top block 23 enables the backpack trolley 2 to dock and separate from the AGV more efficiently, optimize the transportation process, reduce waiting time, and improve transportation efficiency.

[0045] The backpack trolley 2 is equipped with an automatic lock 24, and the trolley fixing frame 11 is equipped with a locking mechanism 115. After the trolley is parked in place, the automatic lock 24 of the backpack trolley 2 is connected to the locking mechanism 115 on the trolley fixing frame 11 to automatically lock or unlock.

[0046] Example 1

[0047] In the specific implementation of this utility model, in manual mode, the operator first places the material box steadily onto the frame of the backpack trolley 2. After loading, in order to ensure that the material box will not slip during transportation, the operator needs to lift the manual handle 22 upwards. This action will trigger the locking mechanism 115 on the backpack trolley 2, thereby firmly fixing the material box and preventing it from slipping out during movement. The operator manually pushes the backpack trolley 2 and pushes it into the trolley fixing frame 11 inside the material storage. To ensure that the trolley can be accurately parked in the preset position, the trolley guide wheel 111 is pushed out by the quick handle 112. The trolley guide wheel 111 inside the material storage guides the backpack trolley 2 to the position.

[0048] When the backpack trolley 2 reaches the predetermined position, the positioning cylinder 114 will be activated to achieve precise positioning and locking of the trolley. The automatic latch 24 and the locking mechanism 115 between the trolley fixing frame 11 and the backpack trolley 2 are mutually locked.

[0049] After locking, the telescopic material box gripper 33 is moved to the backpack trolley 2 by the left and right sliding module 32 and the up and down lifting module 31 to grab and transport the material box. The telescopic material box gripper 33 moves the material box to the top of the supply mechanism and accurately places the material box in the designated position to complete the entire feeding process.

[0050] Example 2

[0051] In specific implementation of this utility model, in AGV mode, the AGV trolley will first move to the vicinity of the backpack trolley 2 and gently lift the backpack trolley 2 through its lifting mechanism. During this process, the AGV top block 23 on the AGV trolley will be lifted, triggering the automatic locking mechanism of the backpack trolley to ensure that the material box will not slip during AGV transportation. The AGV trolley carries the backpack trolley 2 along the preset path to the designated position in the material warehouse.

[0052] When the backpack trolley 2 reaches the predetermined position, the positioning cylinder 114 will be activated to achieve precise positioning and locking of the trolley. The automatic latch 24 and the locking mechanism 115 between the trolley fixing frame 11 and the backpack trolley 2 are mutually locked.

[0053] After locking, the telescopic material box gripper 33 is moved to the backpack trolley 2 by the left and right sliding module 32 and the up and down lifting module 31 to grab and transport the material box. The telescopic material box gripper 33 moves the material box to the top of the supply mechanism and accurately places the material box in the designated position to complete the entire feeding process.

[0054] The various embodiments in the specification are described in a progressive manner, with each embodiment focusing on the differences from other embodiments. The same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referred to each other.

[0055] The above description of the disclosed embodiments enables those skilled in the art to make or use the present invention. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be implemented in other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the present invention. Therefore, the present invention is not to be limited to the embodiments shown herein, but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. An AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism, comprising a positioning frame (1), a backpack trolley (2), and a handling mechanism (3), characterized in that: The positioning frame (1) includes a trolley fixing frame (11), which is located behind the transport mechanism (3). The transport mechanism (3) includes a vertical lifting module (31) and a horizontal sliding module (32). The vertical lifting module (31) is mounted on the horizontal sliding module (32), and the horizontal sliding module (32) is mounted on the positioning frame. The transport mechanism (3) is mounted on the positioning frame (1).

2. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The conveying mechanism (3) also includes a telescopic box gripper (33), which is installed on the up and down lifting module (31) and operates within the range of the left and right sliding module (32) and the trolley fixing frame (11).

3. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The up-and-down lifting module (31) includes a lifting platform (311) and a lifting rail (312). The lifting platform (311) is installed on the lifting rail (312) and moves up and down. The lifting rail (312) is installed on the left and right sliding module (32). The telescopic material box gripper (33) is installed on the lifting platform (311) and works. The lifting rail (312) is controlled by a drive motor. The left and right sliding module (32) includes a sliding platform (321) and a sliding rail (322). The sliding platform (321) is mounted on the sliding rail (322) and moves left and right. The lifting rail (312) is mounted on the sliding platform (321) and moves. The sliding rail (322) is controlled by a drive motor.

4. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The telescopic hopper gripper (33) includes a hopper support plate (331) and a telescopic structure (332). The lower end of the hopper support plate (331) is mounted on the telescopic structure (332), and the upper side of the hopper support plate (331) is used to support the bottom of the hopper. The telescopic structure (332) is controlled to move by a drive motor.

5. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The trolley fixing frame (11) includes trolley guide wheels (111) and quick handles (112). The trolley guide wheels (111) are located on both sides below the trolley fixing frame (11) for guiding and fixing the position of the trolley. The quick handles (112) are used to switch the position of the trolley guide wheels (111) when switching between manual mode and AGV mode.

6. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 5, characterized in that: The trolley fixing frame (11) is also equipped with a support roller (113) and a positioning cylinder (114). The support roller (113) is installed below the trolley guide wheel (111) to ensure that the trolley remains horizontal when it enters. The positioning cylinder (114) is installed below the support roller (113) to lock the trolley in place and prevent it from moving.

7. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backpack trolley (2) is equipped with a material box blocking block (21), which is installed on the lower side of the material box placement position to prevent the material box from sliding out when the trolley moves or accelerates or decelerates.

8. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backpack trolley (2) is also equipped with a manual handle (22). The manual handle (22) is installed in the upper middle part of the backpack trolley (2). The manual handle (22) is set at a height suitable for human hand grip to facilitate lifting in manual mode for locking the material box.

9. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backpack trolley (2) is also equipped with an AGV top block (23). The AGV top block (23) is installed below the backpack trolley (2). The AGV top block (23) is used to lift the locking block to automatically lock when the trolley rises in AGV mode. The trolley can be automatically unlocked when the material storage is in place and the trolley is lowered.

10. The AGV automatic handling and loading mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The backpack trolley (2) is equipped with an automatic buckle (24), and the trolley fixing frame (11) is equipped with a locking mechanism (115). The automatic buckle (24) of the backpack trolley (2) is connected to the locking mechanism (115) on the trolley fixing frame (11) to automatically lock or unlock after the trolley is parked in place.

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