Flexible lifting transfer device

Through the winding arrangement and power connection of flexible chain modules, the flexible transfer unit achieves efficient transportation of carriers with long length and small width in narrow spaces, solving the problem that traditional devices cannot be installed, and has the characteristics of high efficiency and compactness.

CN223878940UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-06SHANGHAI WELL IDEAL IND AUTOMATION CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202520169679.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-02-06
Estimated Expiration
2035-01-24

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Technical Problem

Traditional lifting and transfer devices cannot be installed in situations where the installation space is divided, and cannot effectively transport vehicles with long lengths and small widths.

Method used

The flexible chain module is arranged in a flexible winding pattern, and the carrier is transported efficiently through a flexible transfer unit. It includes a flexible chain module, a flexible transfer power mechanism with power connection and a transmission synchronous belt, forming a concave-convex curved closed structure, which makes good use of narrow space.

Benefits of technology

It achieves efficient transportation of carriers within a limited space, with a compact structure, small footprint, high space utilization, and smooth transfer.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to a flexible lifting and transferring device. The flexible lifting and transferring device comprises a conveying unit and a lifting unit, wherein the conveying unit consists of a plurality of groups of conveying modules which are arranged in parallel at equal intervals and are used for conveying carriers; the lifting body is used for supporting and connecting the conveying module; the fixed framework unit is arranged on the ground and is in sliding connection with the lifting body; the flexible transferring unit used for conveying the carrier in the reversing mode comprises two flexible chain modules and a flexible transferring power mechanism in power connection with the two flexible chain modules, each flexible chain module comprises a plurality of rotating shafts and a transmission synchronous belt connected with the rotating shafts in a winding mode, and the transmission synchronous belts form a concave-convex curved closed structure. The conveying modules are erected in the formed concave structures, and the interval between every two adjacent conveying modules is used for containing the formed convex structures. According to the utility model, through the special flexible winding arrangement of the flexible transfer unit in a limited space, the efficient transportation of a carrier is realized, and the problem that the traditional lifting transfer device cannot be mounted due to the division of the mounting space is solved.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to the field of logistics technology, especially to a flexible lifting and transferring device. BACKGROUND

[0002] With the development of automation and intelligent technology, the logistics, warehousing and manufacturing industries have an increasing demand for efficient and accurate cargo handling equipment. Batch production of the transported carriers is usually realized through a production line, and the shape of the carriers is becoming more and more special, especially the sheet-shaped carriers with a relatively long length and a relatively small width. In order to realize the transportation of the carriers with such a shape and make rational use of the limited space, the front-end transportation unit needs to be set as multiple groups, which will result in a smaller distance between the transportation chain modules and the installation space for the lifting and transferring device being divided, or even divided into multiple strip-shaped spaces with a very narrow transferring and transporting direction, so that the traditional large-width lifting and transferring device cannot be placed.

[0003] The traditional lifting and transferring device has a continuous form of transferring and transporting support surface, and requires a large installation space. It cannot be installed in the case where the installation space is divided. When the length of the transferring and transporting support surface is too short, the carrier cannot be transferred to the next station at one time. SUMMARY

[0004] The purpose of the utility model is to overcome the defects in the prior art and provide a flexible lifting and transferring device. The flexible lifting and transferring device can be installed and transferred in a limited space through the flexible winding arrangement of the flexible chain module, and can be widely applied in the automatic production line for transferring and transporting carriers with a relatively long length and a relatively small width in a divided space.

[0005] The purpose of the utility model can be realized through the following technical solutions:

[0006] The technical solution of the utility model provides a flexible lifting and transferring device, which comprises:

[0007] The transportation unit comprises a plurality of groups of transportation modules arranged in parallel at equal intervals and used for transporting carriers;

[0008] The lifting body is used for supporting and connecting the transportation modules;

[0009] The fixed frame unit is arranged on the ground and is in sliding connection with the lifting body to make the lifting body ascend or descend;

[0010] The flexible transfer unit is vertically arranged with the conveying unit and is used for reversing the conveying carrier, and comprises two groups of flexible chain modules, a flexible transfer power mechanism connecting the two groups of flexible chain modules, the flexible chain module comprises a plurality of rotating shafts and a transmission synchronous belt wound around the rotating shafts, the transmission synchronous belt forms a concave-convex curved closed structure, so that the conveying module is arranged in the formed concave structure, and the interval between the two adjacent groups of conveying modules is used for placing the formed convex structure.

[0011] In some embodiments, the fixed frame unit comprises a fixed frame, a ground support supporting the fixed frame and fixed to the ground, a lifting guide column vertically arranged on the fixed frame, a lifting power unit arranged on the fixed frame and connected with the lifting body to make the lifting body ascend or descend, a lifting guide unit arranged on the lifting guide column and slidingly connected with the lifting body to guide the lifting body to ascend or descend.

[0012] In some embodiments, the lifting guide unit comprises a lifting slide rail arranged on the lifting guide column, a lifting sliding block slidingly connected with the lifting slide rail, and a reach detection sensor for detecting whether the lifting body is in place.

[0013] In some embodiments, the lifting power unit comprises a cam arranged on the fixed frame and used for lifting or lowering the lifting body, and a first motor connected with the cam.

[0014] In some embodiments, the lifting body comprises a lifting body frame supporting and connecting the conveying module, a lifting idler wheel arranged on one side of the lifting body frame and engaged with the cam, and a lifting sliding block mounting rack vertically arranged on one side of the lifting body frame and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lifting idler wheel, the lifting sliding block mounting rack being provided with the lifting sliding block.

[0015] In some embodiments, the flexible transfer power mechanism comprises a second motor, and a transmission shaft connected with the second motor, both ends of the transmission shaft being connected with the rotating shafts of the two groups of flexible chain modules.

[0016] In some embodiments, both sides of the flexible chain module are further provided with a shutter connected with the rotating shaft.

[0017] In some embodiments, further comprising a plurality of groups of transfer guide and auxiliary support mechanisms arranged on the lifting body, each group of the transfer guide and auxiliary support mechanisms comprising a mounting bracket arranged on the lifting body, a side guide wheel arranged on the mounting bracket and used for providing conveying guide and transverse limiting for the carrier, and a bottom idler wheel arranged on the mounting bracket and used for providing bottom auxiliary support for the carrier.

[0018] In some embodiments, each set of the transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanism is located between two adjacent sets of the conveying module.

[0019] In some embodiments, the maintenance protection sensing member is arranged on the fixed framework unit.

[0020] Compared with the prior art, the utility model has the advantages of:

[0021] (1) the utility model discloses in limited space through the special flexible winding arrangement of flexible transfer unit, realizes the efficient transportation to the carrier, solves the problem that the traditional lifting transfer device cannot be installed because the installation space is divided.

[0022] (2) the utility model has the characteristics of stable transfer, compact structure, small space occupation and high space utilization. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0023] Figure 1 It is the structural diagram of the utility model.

[0024] Figure 2 It is the structural diagram of the fixed framework unit in the utility model.

[0025] Figure 3 It is the structural diagram of the lifting power unit in the utility model.

[0026] Figure 4 It is the structural diagram of the lifting body in the utility model.

[0027] Figure 5 It is the structural diagram of the lifting guiding unit in the utility model.

[0028] Figure 6 It is the structural diagram of the flexible transfer unit in the utility model.

[0029] Figure 7 It is the structural diagram of the flexible chain module in the utility model.

[0030] Figure 8 It is the structural diagram of the transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanism in the utility model.

[0031] The figure is identified as follows:

[0032] 101 is a conveying unit, and 1011 is a conveying module.

[0033] 102 is a fixed framework unit, 1021 is a ground support, 1022 is a fixed frame, and 1023 is a lifting guiding column.

[0034] 103 is a lifting power unit, 1031 is a first motor, and 1032 is a cam.

[0035] 104 is a lifting body, 1041 is a lifting slider mounting frame, 1042 is a lifting roller, 1043 is a lifting body frame, and 1044 is a support column;

[0036] 105 is a lifting guide unit, 1051 is a to-position detection induction piece, 1052 is a lifting slide rail, and 1053 is a lifting slider;

[0037] 106 is a flexible transfer unit;

[0038] 107 is a flexible transfer power mechanism, 1071 is a second motor, and 1072 is a transmission shaft;

[0039] 108 is a maintenance protection induction piece;

[0040] 109 is a flexible chain module, 1091 is a rotating shaft, 1092 is a transmission synchronous belt, and 1093 is a shutter;

[0041] 110 is a transfer guide and auxiliary support mechanism, 1101 is a mounting bracket, 1102 is a side guide wheel, and 1103 is a bottom roller. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0042] The utility model will be explained in detail below in combination with the drawings and specific embodiments. The embodiments are implemented on the premise of the technical scheme of the utility model, and detailed implementation modes and specific operation processes are given, but the protection scope of the utility model is not limited to the following embodiments.

[0043] It should be noted that similar reference numerals and letters represent similar items in the following drawings, so once an item is defined in one drawing, it does not need to be further defined and explained in subsequent drawings.

[0044] Some embodiments of the utility model will be described in detail below in combination with the drawings. In the case of no conflict, the following embodiments and features in the embodiments can be combined with each other.

[0045] In the following embodiments, if there is no special description of the function components or structures, it means that they are all conventional components or conventional structures adopted in the field to realize the corresponding functions.

[0046] Embodiment 1:

[0047] As shown in Figures 1-8 , it is a flexible lifting and transfer device, which comprises:

[0048] The conveying unit 101 comprises a plurality of groups of conveying modules 1011 arranged in parallel at equal intervals and used for conveying carriers;

[0049] Lifting body 104, used for supporting and connecting the conveying module 1011;

[0050] Fixed architecture unit 102: set on the ground and slidingly connected with the lifting body 104 to make the lifting body 104 rise or fall;

[0051] Flexible transfer unit 106: vertically arranged with the conveying unit 101 and used for reversing the conveying carrier, including two groups of flexible chain modules 109, flexible transfer power mechanism 107 connecting the two groups of flexible chain modules 109, the flexible chain module 109 including a plurality of rotating shafts 1091 and transmission synchronous belts 1092 windingly connected with the rotating shafts 1091, the transmission synchronous belts 1092 forming a concave-convex curved closed structure, so that the conveying module 1011 is erected on the formed concave structure, and the interval between the adjacent two groups of conveying modules 1011 is used for placing the formed convex structure.

[0052] In the embodiment, the conveying unit 101 can specifically be the conveying module 1011 including three groups of conveying modules 1011 equidistantly and parallelly arranged and used for conveying the carrier, which can shorten the interval between the conveying modules 1011. Correspondingly, the transmission synchronous belts 1092 in the flexible chain module 109 windingly connect the rotating shafts 1091 to form two groups of convex-concave closed curve structures, which can realize small-radius rotation, so as to achieve the purpose of flexible winding. The two formed convex structures are respectively arranged between the three groups of conveying modules 1011, and the two groups of conveying modules 1011 are erected on the formed concave structure, which ingeniously and reasonably utilizes the space. For example, the conveying module 1011 can be composed of a conveying belt and a driving motor.

[0053] More specifically, the fixed architecture unit 102 provides rigid support for the lifting body 104, including a fixed frame 1022, a footing support 1021 supporting the fixed frame 1022 and fixed on the ground, a lifting guide column 1023 vertically arranged on the fixed frame 1022, a lifting power unit 103 arranged on the fixed frame 1022 and connected with the lifting body 104 to make the lifting body 104 rise or fall, and a lifting guide unit 105 arranged on the lifting guide column 1023 and slidingly connected with the lifting body 104 to guide the lifting body 104 to rise or fall. The footing support 1021 has the performance of adjustable height to ensure the levelness of the fixed frame 1022. The lifting power unit 103 includes a cam 1032 arranged on the fixed frame 1022 and used for lifting or lowering the lifting body 104, and a first motor 1031 connected with the cam 1032. The lifting guide unit 105 includes a lifting slide rail 1052 arranged on the lifting guide column 1023, a lifting slide block 1053 slidingly connected with the lifting slide rail 1052, and a reach detection inductor 1051 used for detecting whether the lifting body 104 is lifted to the position.

[0054] More specifically, the lifting body 104 includes a lifting body frame 1043 supporting and connecting the conveying module 1011, a lifting trolley 1042 arranged on one side of the lifting body frame 1043 and engaged with the cam 1032, and a lifting slider mounting bracket 1041 vertically arranged on one side of the lifting body frame 1043 and symmetrically arranged on both sides of the lifting trolley 1042. The lifting slider mounting bracket 1041 is internally provided with the lifting slider 1053. When the first motor 1031 is started, the cam 1032 is driven to rotate, so that the lifting trolley 1042 engaged with the cam 1032 is passively lifted, thereby driving the lifting body 104 to lift together. In addition, the lifting slider rail 1052 and the lifting slider 1053 are also matched to complete the lifting or lowering of the lifting body 104. When the lifting body 104 is lifted or lowered to the position, the in-place detection inductor 1051 can be inducted and transmit a signal to the control system.

[0055] More specifically, the flexible transfer power mechanism 107 includes a second motor 1071 and a transmission shaft 1072 connected with the second motor 1071. The two ends of the transmission shaft 1072 are respectively connected with the rotating shafts 1091 of the two groups of flexible chain modules 109. The power is transmitted to the transmission shaft 1072 by the second motor 1071, thereby driving the rotating shafts 1091 to rotate, and further driving the transmission synchronous belts 1092 wound around the rotating shafts 1091. In addition, the two sides of the flexible chain module 109 are further provided with the shutters 1093 connected with the rotating shafts 1091.

[0056] More specifically, the flexible lifting and transferring device further includes a plurality of groups of transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms 110 arranged on the lifting body 104. Each group of the transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms 110 includes a mounting bracket 1101 arranged on the lifting body 104, a side guiding wheel 1102 arranged on the mounting bracket 1101 and used for providing conveying guidance and transverse limiting for the carrier, and a bottom trolley 1103 arranged on the mounting bracket 1101 and used for providing bottom auxiliary support for the carrier. For example, three supporting columns 1044 are symmetrically arranged on the opposite sides of the lifting body 104, and the mounting bracket 1101 is fixed on each supporting column 1044. Each group of the transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms 110 is located between the intervals of the adjacent two groups of conveying modules 1011. The transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms 110 can make the carrier more stable when being transferred.

[0057] More specifically, the flexible lifting and transferring device further includes an inspection protection inductor 108 arranged on the fixed frame unit 102. When manual inspection is needed, the inspection protection inductor 108 transmits a signal to the control system, so that the conveying is stopped, thereby ensuring personal safety. The inspection protection inductor 108 can provide safety protection during manual inspection.

[0058] The above description of the embodiments is to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to understand and use the utility model. It is obvious that those skilled in the art can easily make various modifications to the embodiments and apply the general principles described herein to other embodiments without creative labor. Therefore, the utility model is not limited to the above embodiments, and the improvements and modifications made by those skilled in the art according to the disclosure of the utility model without departing from the scope of the utility model should be within the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A flexible lift and transfer device, characterized by, The utility model relates to a kind of flexible transfer unit and fixed frame unit, including: Conveying unit (101): including several groups equidistantly spaced parallel arrangement and for conveying carrier conveying module (1011); Lifting body (104), for supporting and connecting the conveying module (1011); Fixed frame unit (102): be located on ground, and with the lifting body (104) sliding connection makes the lifting body (104) ascend or descend; Flexible transfer unit (106): with the conveying unit (101) vertically arranged and for reversing conveying carrier, including two groups of flexible chain module (109), flexible transfer power mechanism (107) of power connection two groups of the flexible chain module (109), the flexible chain module (109) includes several rotating shafts (1091) and transmission synchronous belt (1092) of winding connection rotating shaft (1091), the transmission synchronous belt (1092) forms concave-convex curved shape closed structure, so that the conveying module (1011) is erected in the concave structure formed, the interval between adjacent two groups of the conveying module (1011) is used to place the convex structure formed.

2. The flexible lift and shift device according to claim 1, wherein, The fixed frame unit (102) includes fixed frame (1022), support the fixed frame (1022) and be fixed with ground anchor support (1021), vertically set on the fixed frame (1022) lifting guide column (1023), set on the fixed frame (1022) and with the lifting body (104) connection makes the lifting body (104) ascend or descend lifting power unit (103), set on the lifting guide column (1023) and with the lifting body (104) sliding connection guide assists the lifting body (104) ascend or descend lifting guide unit (105).

3. The flexible lift and shift device according to claim 2, wherein, The lifting guide unit (105) includes lifting slide rail (1052) set on the lifting guide column (1023), lifting slider (1053) with the lifting slide rail (1052) sliding connection, reach detection inductive piece (1051) for detecting whether the lifting body (104) is lifted to position.

4. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The lifting power unit (103) includes cam (1032) set on the fixed frame (1022) and used to raise or lower the lifting body (104), first motor (1031) connected with the cam (1032).

5. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The lifting body (104) includes lifting body frame (1043) supporting and connecting the conveying module (1011), lifting idler (1042) set on one side of the lifting body frame (1043) and with the cam (1032) meshing, lifting slider mounting bracket (1041) vertically set on one side of the lifting body frame (1043) and symmetrically set on both sides of the lifting idler (1042), the lifting slider mounting bracket (1041) is equipped with the lifting slider (1053) in.

6. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, The flexible transfer power mechanism (107) comprises a second motor (1071) and a transmission shaft (1072) connected with the second motor (1071), and both ends of the transmission shaft (1072) are connected with rotating shafts (1091) of two groups of flexible chain modules (109) respectively.

7. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, Both sides of the flexible chain module (109) are also provided with shutters (1093) connected with the rotating shafts (1091).

8. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: A plurality of groups of transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms (110) arranged on the lifting body (104), each group of the transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms (110) comprising a mounting bracket (1101) arranged on the lifting body (104), side guide wheels (1102) arranged on the mounting bracket (1101) and used for providing conveying guidance and lateral limiting for the carrier, and bottom supporting wheels (1103) arranged on the mounting bracket (1101) and used for providing bottom auxiliary support for the carrier.

9. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 8, wherein, Each group of the transfer guiding and auxiliary supporting mechanisms (110) is located between adjacent two groups of conveying modules (1011).

10. The flexible lift and shift device as claimed in claim 1, wherein, Further comprising: An overhauling protection sensing piece (108) arranged on the fixed frame unit (102).