Material rack traction device

Abstract

The utility model provides a material frame traction device, which relates to the field of automation equipment and comprises a base, a driving component, a transmission mechanism, a traction piece and a guide piece, the base is fixedly connected with the driving assembly and the transmission mechanism, and the driving assembly is in transmission connection with the traction piece. The traction part is provided with a clamping groove clamped with the material frame connecting part, the guide part is arranged on the groove wall of the clamping groove and can rotate relative to the clamping groove, and the material frame connecting part makes contact with the guide part, so that the guide part is opposite to the material frame connecting part, and the material frame connecting part is guided to be clamped with the clamping groove. In this way, the position of the material frame connecting part is adjusted by making contact with the guiding piece, the matching efficiency of the material frame connecting part and the clamping groove is improved, direct friction and impact between the material frame connecting part and the clamping groove are reduced through the rotatable design of the guiding piece, and the adaptability and operation convenience of the traction device are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated equipment, and more particularly to a material rack traction device. Background Technology

[0002] In automated glass processing lines, shuttle-type raw glass storage is a common method. The system mainly consists of a storage trolley, racks, and rack chassis. The racks store raw glass sheets, and a traction device on the storage trolley uses hooks to move designated racks onto the trolley. The coordination between the hooks and the racks is crucial in this process.

[0003] However, existing warehouse rack traction devices have significant drawbacks. Some pin-type hook devices complete traction by inserting retractable pins on the traction device into the pin holes of the rack, but the positioning speed is slow and the accuracy requirements are high. Even a slight deviation may lead to failure to connect, affecting efficiency and causing unstable operation. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this application is to address at least one of the aforementioned existing technical problems by providing a material rack traction device, which improves the coordination efficiency between the traction device and the material rack by setting a guide member on the traction member.

[0005] This application provides a material rack traction device, which includes: a base, a drive assembly, a transmission mechanism, a traction component, and a guide component;

[0006] The base is fixedly connected to the drive assembly and the transmission mechanism respectively, and the drive assembly is drivenly connected to the traction component;

[0007] The traction member is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove that engages with the material rack connection part. The guide member is disposed on the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove and can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​groove. The material rack connection part contacts the guide member, so that the guide member is relative to the material rack connection part, thereby guiding the material rack connection part to engage with the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0008] In a possible implementation, the outer edge of the guide protrudes beyond the sidewall of the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the traction member includes a transmission part and a traction part, wherein the transmission part is tractively connected to the traction part;

[0010] The drive assembly is driven to connect with the transmission part, and the snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the traction part.

[0011] In a possible implementation, the traction part is a C-shaped hook, and the snap-fit ​​groove is the C-shaped groove of the C-shaped hook.

[0012] In a possible implementation, the traction unit has a rotatable angle of 0°-90° relative to the base.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the material rack traction device further includes a reinforcing member having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the transmission part and the second end being connected to the traction part.

[0014] In a possible implementation, the bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove can contact the material rack connection part, and the edge of the groove bottom has a chamfered structure, which is a smooth transition structure.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the guide includes a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel, the snap-fit ​​groove has a first sidewall and a second sidewall, and the bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove is located between the first sidewall and the second sidewall;

[0016] The first guide wheel is disposed on the first side wall, and the second guide wheel is disposed on the second side wall.

[0017] In a possible implementation, the guide member can rotate unidirectionally or bidirectionally about its central axis. In the case of unidirectional rotation, the guide member rotates in accordance with the insertion of the material rack connection.

[0018] In a possible implementation, the guide member is detachably connected to the traction member.

[0019] The material rack traction device provided in this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0020] This application provides a material rack traction device, which includes: a base, a drive assembly, a transmission mechanism, a traction member, and a guide member. The base is fixedly connected to the drive assembly and the transmission mechanism, and the drive assembly is drively connected to the traction member. The traction member is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove for engaging with the material rack connection part. The guide member is disposed on the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove and can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​groove. The material rack connection part contacts the guide member, causing the guide member to guide the material rack connection part relative to the material rack connection part to engage with the snap-fit ​​groove. In this way, the material rack connection part improves the engagement efficiency with the snap-fit ​​groove by adjusting its position through contact with the guide member. The rotatable design of the guide member reduces direct friction and impact between the material rack connection part and the snap-fit ​​groove, improving the adaptability and ease of operation of the traction device. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solution of this utility model, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the material rack traction device in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the traction component in an embodiment of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the snap-fit ​​groove in an embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the application scenario of the material rack traction device in this utility model embodiment.

[0026] The following is supplementary explanation of the attached figures:

[0027] 1. Base; 2. Drive assembly; 3. Transmission mechanism; 4. Traction component; 41. Guide component; 5. Material rack; 51. Material rack connecting part. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0029] As used herein, "an embodiment" or "embodiment" refers to a specific feature, structure, or characteristic that may be included in at least one implementation of this application. In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," etc., indicating orientation or positional relationships based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, are used only for the convenience of describing this application and for simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0030] The following description, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, introduces an insertion and removal device provided in an embodiment of this application, which is particularly suitable for scenarios involving the transportation of raw glass sheets.

[0031] Please see Figure 1-4This application provides a material rack traction device, which includes: a base 1, a drive assembly 2, a transmission mechanism 3, a traction member 4, and a guide member. The base 1 is fixedly connected to the drive assembly 2 and the transmission mechanism 3, respectively. The drive assembly 2 is drively connected to the traction member 4. The traction member 4 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove that engages with a material rack connecting part 51. The guide member is disposed on the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove and can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​groove. The material rack connecting part 51 contacts the guide member, causing the guide member to guide the material rack connecting part 51 relative to the material rack connecting part 51 to engage with the snap-fit ​​groove. In this way, the material rack connecting part 51 improves the engagement efficiency with the snap-fit ​​groove by adjusting its position through contact with the guide member. The rotatable design of the guide member reduces the direct friction and impact between the material rack connecting part 51 and the snap-fit ​​groove, thereby improving the adaptability and ease of operation of the traction device.

[0032] Understandably, raw glass storage is an indispensable part of automated glass processing lines. There are various methods for raw glass storage, with shuttle-type storage being a common one. Shuttle-type raw glass storage includes a storage trolley, racks 5, and rack 5 chassis. Racks 5 are used to store raw glass sheets, and the rack traction device on the storage trolley uses hooks to move the target rack 5 onto the trolley.

[0033] Specifically, the existing storage rack 5 hook device uses a pin-type hook device. In this hook method, the traction device is equipped with a retractable pin, and the rack 5 has a corresponding pin hole. After the traction vehicle reaches the designated position, the pin extends and enters the pin hole of the rack 5, and then the traction device moves to drive the rack 5 forward. This positioning method is slow and requires high positioning accuracy.

[0034] Specifically, such as Figure 1 As shown, the material rack traction device includes a base 1, a drive assembly 2, a transmission mechanism 3, a traction component 4, and a guide component. The drive assembly 2, the transmission mechanism 3, the traction component 4, and the guide component are sequentially fixedly connected to the base 1. The transmission mechanism 3 is a speed reducer connected to a motor. The speed reducer is used to reduce the high speed driven by the motor to output low speed and high torque power. The transmission mechanism 3 transmits the power to the traction component 4, so that the snap-fit ​​groove of the traction component 4 is aligned with the material rack connecting part 51 and the snap-fit ​​is completed.

[0035] Specifically, the base 1 provides fixation and support for other components, the drive assembly 2 provides power, and drives the traction member 4 to engage with the material rack 5. The traction member 4 engages with the material rack connecting part 51 and pulls the material rack 5 to move. The guide member guides the material rack connecting part 51 smoothly into the engaging groove, which provides a fixed position for the material rack connecting part 51 to achieve a stable connection. The drive assembly 2 is a tilting cylinder, which provides power to the traction member 4 and is connected to the traction member 4 via a transmission.

[0036] Specifically, the outer edge of the guide protrudes from the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove. In this way, the outer edge of the guide effectively guides the material rack connecting part 51 into the snap-fit ​​groove, ensuring precise alignment between the snap-fit ​​groove and the material rack connecting part 51, reducing errors and misalignment. The protruding outer edge also helps to create a stronger positioning effect inside the snap-fit ​​groove, ensuring that the material rack connecting part 51 can enter the groove more stably during the snap-fit ​​process and preventing loosening due to vibration or external forces.

[0037] In one embodiment, the protrusion of the guide is 0.5mm-2mm. In this embodiment, the guide is a guide wheel, which is able to contact the material rack connection part 51 before the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove. The traction member 4 is provided with a mounting position that cooperates with the guide. The shortest distance between the axis of the guide wheel and the edge of the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove is less than the radius of the guide.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 2 As shown, the traction component 4 includes a transmission part and a traction part, with the transmission part and traction part being connected in a transmission manner; the drive assembly 2 is connected in a drive manner to the transmission part, and a locking groove is provided on the traction part. Thus, the transmission connection between the transmission part and the traction part ensures that the power of the drive assembly 2 can be efficiently transmitted to the traction part, thereby realizing the traction movement of the material rack 5. The traction part directly having a locking groove and connecting to the transmission part ensures the precise position of the locking groove on the traction part, guaranteeing that the material rack connecting part 51 can stably and accurately enter the locking groove during the traction process, thereby achieving a more stable locking process.

[0039] Specifically, the transmission part and the traction part are welded together. In the embodiment of this specification, two traction members 4 are provided on the base 1, namely the first traction member 4 and the second traction member 4, which are respectively provided on both sides of the base 1.

[0040] Specifically, the traction unit is a C-shaped hook, and the locking groove is a C-shaped groove within the C-shaped hook. This hook design of the C-shaped hook makes the connection more secure, capable of withstanding greater traction force, preventing loosening during transportation or operation, and improving connection reliability. The structure of the C-shaped hook and C-shaped groove also simplifies the installation and disassembly of the device. When the traction unit aligns with the locking groove, the C-shaped hook automatically guides and accurately inserts into the C-shaped groove, reducing errors during alignment and ensuring precise locking position.

[0041] Specifically, the shape and size of the C-shaped groove match the square tube of the material rack connecting part 51. In this embodiment of the specification, the material rack connecting part 51 is a square tube, and the spacing at the opening of the C-shaped groove is greater than the length of the bottom of the groove so that the material rack connecting part 51 can be inserted into the C-shaped groove. The inside of the C-shaped groove is a smooth surface to prevent damage to the material rack connecting part 51.

[0042] Specifically, the traction unit can rotate at an angle of 0° to 90° relative to the base 1. This rotatable traction unit allows the traction device to be compatible with different sizes of rack connection parts 51, and also improves the cooperation between the traction unit and the rack connection part 51.

[0043] Specifically, the rotation angle of the transmission unit relative to the base 1 is 0°-90°. When the traction member 4 is in standby state, the tilting cylinder does not extend. During the process of the traction member 4 cooperating with the material rack connection part 51, the tilting cylinder extends and drives the transmission unit to move so as to drive the traction unit to move towards the material rack connection part 51 until the traction member 4 and the material rack connection part 51 are engaged.

[0044] Specifically, the material rack traction device also includes a reinforcing member, which has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the transmission unit, and the second end is connected to the traction unit. In this way, the reinforcing member can distribute and transmit the force applied by the transmission unit between the transmission unit and the traction unit, thereby avoiding structural deformation or damage caused by single-point force. The reinforcing member can effectively reduce fatigue damage to the traction unit and the transmission unit, and extend the service life of the device.

[0045] Specifically, the reinforcing members are used to increase the rigidity and stability of the traction unit and prevent the components of the traction unit from deforming or excessively wearing during the traction process. The traction unit and the transmission unit are connected by welding or by fasteners.

[0046] Optionally, the first end of the reinforcing member is fixedly connected to the transmission part by means of bolts, welding or slots; the second end of the reinforcing member is connected to the traction part by means of bolts, welding or slots.

[0047] Specifically, the reinforcing member is made of a high-strength and wear-resistant material. In one possible implementation, the reinforcing member is made of steel; in another possible implementation, the reinforcing member is made of aluminum alloy.

[0048] Specifically, the bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove can contact the material rack connecting part 51, and the edge of the groove bottom has a chamfered structure with a smooth transition. This smooth transition structure effectively prevents the material rack connecting part 51 from being scratched or damaged by sharp edges when it contacts the bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove. The chamfered transition structure also acts as a guide when the material rack connecting part 51 enters the snap-fit ​​groove, improving the alignment accuracy and success rate of the device.

[0049] Specifically, the depth and width of the slot bottom match the dimensions of the material rack connection part 51, and the chamfer angle is 15°-45°. The chamfer structure is used to adjust the original edge into a smooth arc edge.

[0050] Alternatively, the chamfered structure can be manufactured using processes such as milling, grinding, or stamping.

[0051] Specifically, such as Figure 3 As shown, the guide includes a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel. The snap-fit ​​groove has a first sidewall and a second sidewall, with the bottom of the groove located between the first and second sidewalls. The first guide wheel is disposed on the first sidewall, and the second guide wheel is disposed on the second sidewall. Thus, the first and second guide wheels, located on the respective sidewalls, provide dual-sided guiding support for the material rack connection part 51, forming a more stable guiding structure. The dual-wheel guide effectively guides the material rack connection part 51 smoothly into the snap-fit ​​groove, reducing offset and jamming, and improving snap-fit ​​accuracy.

[0052] In one embodiment, the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel are mounted on the guide member by bearings, and the shortest distance between the outermost edges of the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel is less than or equal to the distance between the first sidewall and the second sidewall.

[0053] Specifically, the first guide wheel and the second guide wheel can rotate according to the movement of the material rack connecting part 51 during operation. The rotation direction of each guide wheel is the same as the movement direction of the snap-fit ​​component.

[0054] Specifically, the guide member can rotate unidirectionally or bidirectionally around its central axis. In the case of unidirectional rotation, the guide member rotates in accordance with the insertion of the material rack connecting part 51. Because the guide member can rotate, direct sliding friction between the surface of the material rack connecting part 51 and the guide member is avoided, thereby protecting the surface of the material rack connecting part 51 from scratches and improving the snap-fit ​​efficiency of the material rack 5.

[0055] In one embodiment, the guide member and the material rack connection part 51 are in a follow-up relationship, with the guide member moving closer to the snap-fit ​​groove as the material rack connection part 51 moves closer to the snap-fit ​​groove; in another embodiment, the guide member rotates unidirectionally around the central axis of the guide member. When the material rack connection part 51 extends into the snap-fit ​​groove, the guide member rotates in the direction of the material rack connection part 51. After the material rack connection part 51 and the guide member are snapped together, since the guide wheel can only rotate in one direction, the material rack 5 connector is difficult to fall off from the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0056] Specifically, the guide component and the traction component 4 are detachably connected. This allows the guide component to be removed and replaced individually without replacing the entire traction component 4, reducing maintenance costs. The specifications of the guide component can be changed as needed to accommodate various rack connection part 51 specifications, improving the versatility and adaptability of the device.

[0057] In the embodiments described in this specification, the traction part of the guide is provided with a mounting position that connects to the traction member 4, and the specifications and model of the guide can be adjusted to match the model of the material rack 5.

[0058] like Figure 4 As shown, the working process of the material rack traction device in this application embodiment is described below in conjunction with a specific application scenario:

[0059] First, the material rack 5 is in the position to be pulled, and the material rack connecting part 51 is outside the working area of ​​the traction device. Then, the material rack traction device is started.

[0060] Then the motor of the material rack traction device starts, and the transmission mechanism 3 drives the traction component 4 to move so that the snap-fit ​​groove moves toward the material rack connection part 51; when the material rack connection part 51 enters the snap-fit ​​groove area, it contacts the guide component on the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove.

[0061] Then, the drive assembly 2 drives the traction component 4. Under the action of the guide component, the material rack connecting part 51 approaches the bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove. When the material rack connecting part 51 is fully inserted into the snap-fit ​​groove, the bottom of the groove contacts the material rack connecting part 51, thus achieving a stable mechanical connection.

[0062] Finally, the traction unit pulls the material rack 5 forward through the locking groove to the target position. The traction device then releases the locking groove from the material rack connection part 51, causing the material rack 5 to disengage from the traction device, thus completing the material transfer.

[0063] The following describes specific embodiments of this application based on the above technical solution.

[0064] Example 1

[0065] See Figures 1-4 This embodiment provides a material rack traction device, which includes: a base 1, a drive assembly 2, a transmission mechanism 3, a traction member 4, and a guide member. The base 1 is fixedly connected to the drive assembly 2 and the transmission mechanism 3, respectively. The drive assembly 2 is drive-connected to the traction member 4. The traction member 4 is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove that engages with the material rack connection part 51. The guide member is disposed on the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove and can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​groove. The material rack connection part 51 contacts the guide member, causing the guide member to guide the material rack connection part 51 to engage with the snap-fit ​​groove. The transmission mechanism 3 is a reducer connected to a motor. The reducer is used to reduce the high speed driven by the motor to output low speed and high torque power. The drive assembly 2 is a tilting cylinder that provides power to the traction member 4 and is drive-connected to the traction member 4.

[0066] The traction component 4 includes a transmission part and a traction part, with the transmission part and traction part being connected in a transmission manner. The drive assembly 2 is connected in a drive manner to the transmission part, and a snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the traction part. The traction part is a C-shaped hook, and the snap-fit ​​groove is a C-shaped groove of the C-shaped hook. The outer edge of the guide protrudes from the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove. The protrusion of the guide is 0.5mm-2mm. Specifically, the rotatable angle of the traction part relative to the base 1 is 0°-90°. The material rack traction device also includes a reinforcing member, which has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the transmission part, and the second end is connected to the traction part. The bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove can contact the material rack connecting part 51, and the edge of the groove bottom has a chamfered structure with a smooth transition.

[0067] Example 2

[0068] In this embodiment, the guide includes a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel. The snap-fit ​​groove has a first sidewall and a second sidewall, with the bottom of the groove located between the first and second sidewalls. The first guide wheel is disposed on the first sidewall, and the second guide wheel is disposed on the second sidewall. The guide can rotate unidirectionally or bidirectionally around its central axis. In the case of unidirectional rotation, the guide rotates compliantly during the insertion of the material rack connection part 51. The guide is detachably connected to the traction member 4.

[0069] The above-disclosed embodiments are merely several preferred embodiments of the present utility model and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present utility model. Therefore, any equivalent variations made in accordance with the claims of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A material rack traction device, characterized in that, The material rack traction device includes: a base (1), a drive assembly (2), a transmission mechanism (3), a traction component (4), and a guide component (41); The base (1) is fixedly connected to the drive assembly (2) and the transmission mechanism (3) respectively, and the drive assembly (2) is connected to the traction member (4) in a transmission connection. The traction member (4) is provided with a snap-fit ​​groove that engages with the material rack connection part (51). The guide member (41) is disposed on the groove wall of the snap-fit ​​groove and can rotate relative to the snap-fit ​​groove. The material rack connection part (51) contacts the guide member (41) so that the guide member (41) is relative to the material rack connection part (51) to guide the material rack connection part (51) to engage with the snap-fit ​​groove.

2. The material rack traction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The outer edge of the guide (41) protrudes from the side wall of the snap-fit ​​groove.

3. The material rack traction device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The traction component (4) includes a transmission part and a traction part, wherein the transmission part is connected to the traction part in a transmission manner; The drive assembly (2) is driven to the transmission part, and the snap-fit ​​groove is provided on the traction part.

4. The material rack traction device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The traction part is a C-shaped hook, and the snap-fit ​​groove is the C-shaped groove of the C-shaped hook.

5. The material rack traction device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The traction unit can rotate at an angle of 0°-90° relative to the base (1).

6. The material rack traction device according to claim 3, characterized in that, The material rack traction device also includes a reinforcing member, which has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the transmission part, and the second end is connected to the traction part.

7. The material rack traction device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove can contact the material rack connection part (51), and the edge of the bottom of the groove has a chamfered structure, which is a smooth transition structure.

8. The material rack traction device according to claim 7, characterized in that, The guide member (41) includes a first guide wheel and a second guide wheel, and the snap-fit ​​groove has a first side wall and a second side wall, with the bottom of the snap-fit ​​groove located between the first side wall and the second side wall; The first guide wheel is disposed on the first side wall, and the second guide wheel is disposed on the second side wall.

9. The material rack traction device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The guide member (41) can rotate unidirectionally or bidirectionally around the central axis of the guide member (41). In the case of unidirectional rotation, the guide member rotates in accordance with the extension of the material rack connection part (51).

10. The material rack traction device according to any one of claims 1-6, characterized in that, The guide (41) is detachably connected to the traction member (4).

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