Annular line small skip car

By designing a circular material cart, the problem of mixed and incorrectly assembled material boxes in the production of automotive seat frames was solved, achieving rapid switching and efficient resource utilization.

CN223933603UActive Publication Date: 2026-02-24DONGFENG ADIENT AUTOMOTIVE SEATING CO LTD
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202520351395.3
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-03-03
Publication Date
2026-02-24
Estimated Expiration
2035-03-03

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

In the production of automotive seat frames, the use of shared material boxes for multiple products leads to mixed materials and incorrect assembly. Furthermore, replacing small materials is time-consuming and labor-intensive, making it impossible to efficiently utilize the resources of the seat assembly station.

Method used

Design a circular material cart, including a cart body and a material box. The material box is stably installed by the cooperation of screws and positioning grooves. The material is quickly identified by a nameplate. It is equipped with casters and follower wheels for easy movement. The material box has ventilation holes for moisture prevention and a storage slot on the bottom plate for storing small parts.

Benefits of technology

It enables the separate placement of different materials, avoids material mixing, allows for quick material switching, improves installation efficiency and accuracy, simplifies the installation process of the material box and the vehicle body, and enhances production efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of small skip cars, in particular to an annular line small skip car which comprises a car body and a material box, the car body comprises a bottom plate and a vertical plate fixed to the top of the bottom plate, a plurality of horizontally-arranged L-shaped sheet metal parts are fixed to the two sides of the vertical plate respectively, and installation grooves are formed in the L-shaped sheet metal parts at equal intervals. The mounting groove extends to the edge of the L-shaped sheet metal part, the material box comprises a hopper body and a turned-over edge integrally arranged at the edge of an inlet in the top of the hopper body, the material box can be directly placed into the mounting groove along the edge notch of the mounting groove conveniently, the annular line small skip car enables different materials to be placed in different material boxes separately, material mixing when the material boxes are used together is avoided, and the material box is convenient to use. Meanwhile, materials can be rapidly switched; and the positioning grooves in the edges of the mounting grooves are matched with the screws on the material box, so that the mounting process of the material box and the vehicle body is greatly simplified, and the mounting efficiency and accuracy are improved.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of small material carts, specifically a circular small material cart. Background Technology

[0002] The automotive seat frame products are showing a trend of many types and small production quantities at one time. In order to make the most of the resources of the seat cushion assembly station, a seat cushion frame assembly line needs to be compatible with more than 10 products. Each product has many small parts, which are placed in the material box at the side of the line during production. Every time the production is changed, the small parts in the material box need to be emptied and replaced with new small parts, which is time-consuming, labor-intensive and prone to mixing and incorrect assembly.

[0003] Therefore, we propose a circular material trolley to solve the above problems. Utility Model Content

[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a small material cart for a ring line.

[0005] This utility model provides a small material cart for a circular production line, including a cart body and a material box. The cart body includes a base plate and a vertical plate fixed to the top of the base plate. Several horizontally arranged L-shaped sheet metal parts are fixed on both sides of the vertical plate. The L-shaped sheet metal parts are provided with mounting grooves at equal intervals, and the mounting grooves extend to the edge of the L-shaped sheet metal parts. The material box includes a hopper and an integrally set flange at the edge of the top entrance of the hopper, which facilitates the direct placement of the material box into the mounting groove along the edge notch of the mounting groove. When picking up or putting down the hopper, the lifting height of the hopper is reduced. A U-shaped frame is symmetrically fixed on the flange by screws. The U-shaped frame facilitates the handling of the hopper. The screws are set at the bottom of the flange, and the edge of the mounting groove is provided with a positioning groove that cooperates with the screws.

[0006] The screws and the positioning groove work together to allow the material box to be placed stably in the positioning groove under the action of gravity, with the flange contacting the L-shaped sheet metal part.

[0007] Preferably, a reinforcing plate is installed on the inner side of the L-shaped sheet metal part between adjacent mounting slots to improve the strength of the L-shaped sheet metal part.

[0008] Preferably, a first nameplate is fixed to the mounting groove with screws on the upright plate, and a second nameplate is fixed to the top of the flange with bolts. The corresponding material can be quickly located by using the first and second nameplates.

[0009] This trolley separates different materials into different material boxes to avoid mixing when sharing material boxes, while also enabling quick material switching.

[0010] Preferably, handrails are provided on both sides of the upright plate, omnidirectional self-locking wheels are symmetrically installed at one end of the bottom of the vehicle body, and follower wheels are symmetrically installed at the other end of the bottom of the vehicle body, so as to facilitate the movement of the small material cart.

[0011] Preferably, the bottom of the material box has an arc-shaped portion on one side to facilitate tilting of the material box. The bottom of the material box has ventilation holes for air circulation.

[0012] Preferably, the base plate is provided with several storage slots for storing small parts.

[0013] Compared with related technologies, the present invention provides the following beneficial effects:

[0014] This trolley separates different materials into different material boxes to avoid mixing when sharing material boxes, while also enabling quick material switching.

[0015] The positioning groove at the edge of the mounting slot matches the screws on the material box, greatly simplifying the installation process of the material box and the vehicle body and improving installation efficiency and accuracy. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0017] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the L-shaped sheet metal part of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the top structure of the material box of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the bottom structure of the material box of this utility model.

[0020] Numbering on the map:

[0021] 1. Vehicle body;

[0022] 1.1 Base plate;

[0023] 1.2, Erecting board;

[0024] 1.3 L-shaped sheet metal parts;

[0025] 1.4. Mounting slot;

[0026] 1.5. Positioning groove;

[0027] 1.6 Reinforcing plate;

[0028] 1.7 Screws;

[0029] 1.8, First Nameplate;

[0030] 1.9 Handrails;

[0031] 1.10. Universal self-locking wheels;

[0032] 1.11 Follower wheel;

[0033] 1.12. Storage tray;

[0034] 2. Material box;

[0035] 2.1. Fighting Body;

[0036] 2.2 Flanging;

[0037] 2.3 Screws;

[0038] 2.4 U-shaped frame;

[0039] 2.5 Bolts;

[0040] 2.6 Second nameplate;

[0041] 2.7. Arc-shaped part;

[0042] 2.8. Ventilation holes. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0044] Please refer to the following: Figures 1 to 4 A circular material cart is described, whose structure mainly consists of two parts: a cart body 1 and a material box 2. The cart body 1 is constructed based on a base plate 1.1, and a vertical plate 1.2 is firmly fixed to the top of the base plate 1.1. On both sides of the vertical plate 1.2, several horizontally extending L-shaped sheet metal parts 1.3 are carefully arranged. These L-shaped sheet metal parts not only enhance the structural strength of the cart body, but also have mounting grooves 1.4 equidistantly opened on them. These mounting grooves cleverly extend to the edges of the L-shaped sheet metal parts 1.3, providing convenience for subsequent installation.

[0045] The design of the material box 2 is equally sophisticated. It consists of a hopper body 2.1 and an integrated flange 2.2 located at the top entrance edge of the hopper body. U-shaped brackets 2.4 are symmetrically fixed to the flange 2.2 using screws 2.3 cleverly concealed at the bottom. This design ensures both structural stability and aesthetics. Notably, the edge of the mounting slot 1.4 features a specially designed positioning groove 1.5 that mates with the screws 2.3. This detail greatly simplifies the installation process of the material box 2 to the vehicle body 1.

[0046] To further enhance the load-bearing capacity of the L-shaped sheet metal part 1.3, a reinforcing plate 1.6 was specially added to its inner side and between the adjacent mounting slots 1.4, which undoubtedly adds more stability to the entire vehicle body.

[0047] In addition, the first nameplate 1.8 is securely fixed to the mounting slot 1.4 on the upright plate 1.2 with screws 1.7 for easy identification and management. Similarly, a second nameplate 2.6 is also mounted on the top of the flange 2.2 with bolts 2.5, providing additional information display space.

[0048] To facilitate operator movement and operation, handrails 1.9 are cleverly installed on both sides of the upright plate 1.2. At the bottom of the vehicle body 1, flexible and self-locking universal casters 1.10 are symmetrically installed on one end, while follower casters 1.11 are symmetrically arranged on the other end. This configuration allows the material cart to easily adapt to various complex working environments.

[0049] The design of material box 2 is also full of details. A curved section 2.7 is cleverly set on one side of its bottom, which is not only aesthetically pleasing but also optimizes the flow of materials. At the same time, ventilation holes 2.8 are also opened at the bottom of material box 2 to ensure ventilation during the storage process and prevent moisture and mold.

[0050] Finally, several storage slots 1.12 are cleverly designed on the base plate 1.1. These small spaces provide great convenience for placing smaller materials, making the entire material cart more practical and efficient.

[0051] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification and drawings, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.

Claims

1. A circular material cart, characterized in that, The device includes a vehicle body (1) and a material box (2). The vehicle body (1) includes a base plate (1.1) and a vertical plate (1.2) fixed to the top of the base plate (1.1). Several horizontally arranged L-shaped sheet metal parts (1.3) are fixed on both sides of the vertical plate (1.2). The L-shaped sheet metal parts (1.3) are provided with mounting grooves (1.4) at equal intervals, and the mounting grooves (1.4) extend to the edge of the L-shaped sheet metal parts (1.3). The material box (2) includes a bucket body (2.1) and an integral flange (2.2) set at the edge of the top entrance of the bucket body (2.1). U-shaped frames (2.4) are symmetrically fixed on the flange (2.2) by screws (2.3). The screws (2.3) are set at the bottom of the flange (2.2). The edge of the mounting groove (1.4) is provided with a positioning groove (1.5) that cooperates with the screws (2.3).

2. The circular material cart according to claim 1, characterized in that, A reinforcing plate (1.6) is installed on the inner side of the L-shaped sheet metal part (1.3) between adjacent mounting slots (1.4).

3. A small material cart for a ring-shaped production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first nameplate (1.8) is fixed to the mounting groove (1.4) on the upright plate (1.2) by screws (1.7), and the second nameplate (2.6) is fixed to the top of the flange (2.2) by bolts (2.5).

4. A small material cart for a ring-shaped production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, Handrails (1.9) are provided on both sides of the upright plate (1.2), and universal self-locking wheels (1.10) are symmetrically installed at one bottom end of the vehicle body (1), and follower wheels (1.11) are symmetrically installed at the other bottom end of the vehicle body (1).

5. A small material cart for a ring-shaped production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The bottom of the material box (2) is provided with an arc-shaped part (2.7) on one side, and the bottom of the material box (2) is provided with a vent hole (2.8).

6. A small material cart for a ring-shaped production line according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base plate (1.1) is provided with several storage slots (1.12).