Electric automatic tool storage rack
By designing a motor-driven threaded rod and gear assembly, the problem of difficulty in retrieving and placing tools due to the depth of the electrical automation tool storage rack was solved, realizing automated tool retrieval and placement, and improving work efficiency and safety.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-03
- Publication Date
- 2026-03-10
AI Technical Summary
Existing electrical automation tool storage racks are too deep, making it difficult to retrieve and place tools, increasing work difficulty, reducing efficiency, and not conforming to the natural movement trajectory of the human body, which may lead to muscle strain and joint wear.
The tool uses a motor-driven threaded rod and gear assembly, and achieves automatic tool picking and placing through clamping and extension components, reducing the time spent searching and picking up tools, improving work efficiency, and avoiding physical strain.
It automates the retrieval and placement of tools, reducing the time spent searching for and retrieving tools, lowering the risk of physical strain, and improving work efficiency and safety.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of electrical automation, and in particular to a tool storage rack for electrical automation. Background Technology
[0002] Tool racks for electrical automation are devices used to organize, store, and manage various tools and equipment used in the field of electrical automation. These devices are very suitable for electrical automation, electromechanical maintenance, laboratories, and other fields, and are especially common in the workplaces of electrical engineers, maintenance technicians, and electronics enthusiasts.
[0003] While such devices offer many advantages, they also have some drawbacks. For example, some existing electrically automated storage racks are quite deep, requiring users to stretch their arms or even reach into the rack to retrieve tools located at the back. This not only increases the difficulty of accessing tools but also reduces work efficiency. Furthermore, the depth of the rack can create blind spots, making it difficult for users to quickly locate specific tools. Additionally, the design doesn't consider that users may need to frequently bend, stretch, or twist their bodies to retrieve tools due to the height of the rack and the difficulty of accessing the tools. These movements not only contradict natural human movement patterns but can also lead to muscle strains, joint wear and tear, or chronic lower back pain if maintained for extended periods. This unnatural posture increases physical strain, impacting user health and work endurance. Utility Model Content
[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing an electrically automated tool storage rack. By starting a motor, the motor causes the clamping components to gradually move the stored tools out from the depths of the rack, greatly reducing the time required to find and retrieve tools.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solution:
[0006] An electrical automation tool storage rack includes a frame, a motor fixedly connected to the outer wall of the frame, a drive end of the motor passing through the frame and fixedly connected to a threaded rod, a slider threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod, a placer fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider, a clamping assembly disposed inside the placer, a horizontal plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the placer, a slide rail slidably connected to the bottom end of the horizontal plate, a baffle plate fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slide rail, a storage box fixedly connected to the bottom end of the baffle plate, the bottom end of the storage box fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame, and a first cylinder fixedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod, the outer wall of the first cylinder being provided with an extension assembly.
[0007] Furthermore, the clamping assembly includes a circular tube fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placer, a compression spring fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular tube, and a clamp fixedly connected to the outer wall of the compression spring, the clamp being used to clamp large tools.
[0008] Furthermore, the extension assembly includes a first gear fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first cylinder, a first toothed plate meshing with the outer wall of the first gear, a top block fixedly connected to the top of the first toothed plate, an extension plate fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top block, and the inner wall of the extension plate slidably connected to the interior of the frame.
[0009] Furthermore, a second cylinder is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame. The second cylinder is connected to the first cylinder via a belt. A second gear is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second cylinder. A second toothed plate is meshed with the outer wall of the second gear. The second toothed plate is used to ensure the stability of the top block.
[0010] Furthermore, a pulley is fixedly connected to the right end of the placer, and the pulley is used to ensure the stability of the placer when it slides.
[0011] Furthermore, a hook is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the cross plate, and the hook is used to hang small tools.
[0012] Furthermore, the inner wall of the storage box is provided with drawers for storing parts or screws.
[0013] Furthermore, a bottom wheel is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the frame, and the bottom wheel is used to assist the frame in moving.
[0014] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:
[0015] 1. In this utility model, by starting the motor, the motor causes the placer to move gradually out of the depth of the storage rack along with the tools clamped on the placer, which greatly reduces the time required to find and put away tools, thereby improving work efficiency and avoiding the possibility of users slipping or getting injured when taking away tools.
[0016] 2. In this utility model, the rotation of the first gear and the second gear causes the storage rack to be raised while the tools are displayed, and the first toothed plate and the second toothed plate push the storage rack to be raised, making the tools easier to pick up and put down, greatly reducing the time spent reaching and searching, and reducing physical strain and potential health problems caused by bending over or stretching the body for a long time to pick up and put down tools. Attached Figure Description
[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an electrical automation tool storage rack proposed in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing an extension plate of an electrical automation tool storage rack proposed in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view of the frame of an electrical automation tool storage rack proposed in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of a tool storage rack holder for electrical automation proposed in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the first gear of an electrical automation tool storage rack proposed in this utility model.
[0022] Legend:
[0023] 1. Frame; 2. Motor; 3. Top block; 4. Baffle plate; 5. Slide rail; 6. Horizontal plate; 7. Placer; 8. Hook; 9. Pulley; 10. Storage box; 11. Drawer; 12. Bottom wheel; 13. Extension plate; 14. First toothed plate; 15. Clamp; 16. Second toothed plate; 17. Threaded rod; 18. Slider; 19. Second gear; 20. Second cylinder; 21. First cylinder; 22. First gear; 23. Round tube; 24. Compression spring. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0025] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4This utility model provides an embodiment of an electrically automated tool storage rack, comprising a frame 1, with four bottom corners of the frame 1 fixedly connected to bottom wheels 12 for assisting the frame 1 in movement. A motor 2 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the frame 1, and the drive end of the motor 2 passes through the frame 1 and is fixedly connected to a threaded rod 17. A slider 18 is threadedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 17, and a placer 7 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slider 18. A pulley 9 is fixedly connected to the right end of the placer 7 to ensure the stability of the placer 7 during sliding. A clamping assembly is provided inside the placer 7, and a horizontal plate 6 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the placer 7. A hook 8 is attached for hanging small tools. A slide rail 5 is slidably connected to the bottom end of the horizontal plate 6. A baffle plate 4 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the slide rail 5. A storage box 10 is fixedly connected to the bottom end of the baffle plate 4. Two drawers 11 are provided on the inner wall of the storage box 10. Both drawers 11 are used to store parts or screws. The bottom end of the storage box 10 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame 1. The clamping assembly includes at least six round tubes 23 fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placer 7. A compression spring 24 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of any two opposite round tubes 23. A clamp 15 is fixedly connected to the opposite end of each of the two compression springs 24. The middle of the two clamps 15 is used to clamp large tools.
[0026] Specifically, by activating motor 2, the threaded rod 17 begins to rotate. The rotation of the threaded rod 17 then drives the slider 18 to slide outwards along the track of the threaded rod 17. The movement of the slider 18 then moves the placer 7 outwards. The movement of the placer 7 then causes the horizontal plate 6, which is fixedly connected to it, to slide along the slide rail 5. The slide rail 5 ensures the smooth movement of the horizontal plate 6. Simultaneously, the pulley 9 on the right side of the placer 7 slides against the inner wall of the frame 1, ensuring the synchronization and stability of the placer 7 during movement and preventing tilting or jamming. When the bottom end of the horizontal plate 6 touches the blocking plate 4 and is blocked, the horizontal plate 6 stops moving. At this point, the placer 7 has moved from the depths of the storage rack to the surface. The user then aligns the bottom end of a large tool with the two clamps 15 on the placer 7 and releases it. The weight of the tool compresses the gripper 15, causing it to separate to both sides. The gripper 15 then compresses the fixedly connected compression spring 24, causing it to spring back and clamp the tool's surface. The user can then gently shake the tool to ensure the gripper 15 holds it securely. At this point, clamping is complete. By activating the motor 2, the clamping assembly gradually moves the stored tool from the depths of the storage rack, significantly reducing the time required to find and retrieve tools, thus improving work efficiency. This also prevents the user from slipping or getting injured while retrieving tools, achieving automatic tool retrieval and ensuring the stability and safety of tools during storage, greatly improving the efficiency and convenience of tool management.
[0027] Reference Figure 3 , Figure 4 and Figure 5 A first cylinder 21 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 17. An extension assembly is provided on the outer wall of the first cylinder 21. The extension assembly includes a first gear 22 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first cylinder 21. A first toothed plate 14 is meshed with the outer wall of the first gear 22. A top block 3 is fixedly connected to the top of the first toothed plate 14. An extension plate 13 is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top block 3. The inner wall of the extension plate 13 is slidably connected to the inside of the frame 1. A second cylinder 20 is rotatably connected to the outer wall of the frame 1. The second cylinder 20 is connected to the first cylinder 21 via a belt. A second gear 19 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the second cylinder 20. A second toothed plate 16 is meshed with the outer wall of the second gear 19. The second toothed plate 16 is used to ensure the stability of the top block 3.
[0028] Specifically, the rotation of the threaded rod 17 causes the first cylinder 21 on its outer wall to rotate as well. This rotation of the first cylinder 21 drives the first gear 22, which is fixedly connected to it, to rotate. Simultaneously, the rotation of the first cylinder 21 drives the belt to rotate, and the belt, acting as a transmission medium, transmits the power of the first gear 22 to the second cylinder 20, causing the second cylinder 20 to rotate. The second cylinder 20, being fixedly connected to the second gear 19, causes the second gear 19 to rotate as well. This causes the first gear 22 to push the first gear plate 14 upwards, while simultaneously causing the second gear 19 to rotate synchronously, pushing the second gear plate 16 upwards as well. Then, through the synchronous upward movement of the first toothed plate 14 and the second toothed plate 16, they together push the top block 3 upward. Then, the movement of the top block 3 drives the extension plate 13 upward. The function of the extension plate 13 is to ensure the stability of the top block 3 during the upward process, prevent tilting or shaking, and increase the height of the tool storage rack, so that users can easily pick up and put down tools without bending over. By extending the component, the height of the storage rack is increased while the tools are displayed, making the tools easier to pick up and put down, greatly reducing the time spent reaching and searching, and reducing physical strain and potential health problems caused by bending over or stretching the body for a long time to pick up and put down tools.
[0029] Working principle: First, start motor 2, which drives threaded rod 17 to rotate. The rotation of threaded rod 17 causes it to slide slider 18 outwards along the storage rack, moving the slider 18 and the fixedly connected placement device 7 outwards. The movement of placement device 7 causes it to slide along the fixedly connected horizontal plate 6 on slide rail 5. Simultaneously, the movement of placement device 7 causes the pulley 9 on its right side to slide against the inner wall of the frame 1, ensuring synchronicity and stability on both sides of placement device 7. Then, when the bottom end of horizontal plate 6 touches the blocking plate... 4. After being blocked by the baffle plate 4, the horizontal plate 6, carrying the holder 7, moves from the depth of the storage rack to the surface. Then, the user aligns the bottom of the large tool with the middle of the two clamps 15 on the holder 7, and releases the tool, causing it to press against the clamps 15. Simultaneously, the clamps 15 separate to the sides, compressing the fixedly connected compression spring 24. After reaching a certain point, the compression spring 24 returns to its original position, clamping the tool's surface. After a slight shake, ensuring the tool does not wobble, the clamping is considered complete. Simultaneously, small tools such as open-end screwdrivers and screwdrivers are inserted into the slots at their tops and secured by several hooks 8 fixed on the horizontal plate 6. At the same time, the rotation of the threaded rod 17 causes the first cylinder 21, which is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the threaded rod 17, to rotate. This rotation of the first cylinder 21 causes the first gear 22 to rotate, which in turn drives a belt to rotate. The belt then drives the second cylinder 20 to rotate, which in turn drives the second gear 19 to rotate, causing the first gear 19 to rotate. While the wheel 22 pushes the first toothed plate 14 upward, it causes the second gear 19 to rotate synchronously, causing the second toothed plate 16 to also move upward. Then, through the synchronous upward movement of the first toothed plate 14 and the second toothed plate 16, the first toothed plate 14 and the second toothed plate 16 push the top block 3 upward. At the same time, the movement of the top block 3 drives the extension plate 13 to move upward, ensuring the stability of the top block 3. Then, when the horizontal plate 6, carrying the placer 7 and the tools on the placer 7, arrives in front of the storage rack, the top block 3 is extended to a state where the user can pick up and put down the tools without bending over.
[0030] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.
Claims
1. An electrically automated tool holder comprising a holder body (1), characterized in that: The outer wall of the frame body (1) is fixedly connected with a motor (2), the driving end of the motor (2) penetrates the frame body (1) and is fixedly connected with a threaded rod (17), the outer wall of the threaded rod (17) is threadedly connected with a sliding block (18), the outer wall of the sliding block (18) is fixedly connected with a placing device (7), the inside of the placing device (7) is provided with a clamping assembly, the outer wall of the placing device (7) is fixedly connected with a horizontal plate (6), the bottom end of the horizontal plate (6) is slidingly connected with a sliding rail (5), the outer wall of the sliding rail (5) is fixedly connected with a baffle (4), the bottom end of the baffle (4) is fixedly connected with a storage box (10), the bottom end of the storage box (10) is fixedly connected to the inner wall of the frame body (1), the outer wall of the threaded rod (17) is fixedly connected with a first cylinder (21), and the outer wall of the first cylinder (21) is provided with an extension assembly.
2. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 1, wherein: The clamping assembly comprises a circular tube (23) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the placing device (7), a compression spring (24) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the circular tube (23), and a clamp (15) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the compression spring (24), which is used for clamping large tools.
3. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 1, wherein: The extension assembly comprises a first gear (22) fixedly connected to the outer wall of the first cylinder (21), a first toothed plate (14) meshingly connected to the outer wall of the first gear (22), a top block (3) fixedly connected to the top end of the first toothed plate (14), an extension plate (13) fixedly connected to the inner wall of the top block (3), and the inner wall of the extension plate (13) is slidingly connected to the inside of the frame body (1).
4. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 3, wherein: The outer wall of the frame body (1) is rotatably connected with a second cylinder (20), the second cylinder (20) is connected with the first cylinder (21) through a belt, the outer wall of the second cylinder (20) is fixedly connected with a second gear (19), the outer wall of the second gear (19) is meshingly connected with a second toothed plate (16), and the second toothed plate (16) is used to ensure the stability of the top block (3).
5. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 1, wherein: The right end of the placing device (7) is fixedly connected with a pulley (9), which is used to ensure the stability of the placing device (7) when sliding.
6. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 1, wherein: The outer wall of the horizontal plate (6) is fixedly connected with a hook (8), which is used to hang small tools.
7. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 1, wherein: The inner wall of the storage box (10) is provided with a drawer (11) for storing parts or screws.
8. The electrically automated tool holder of claim 1, wherein: The bottom corners of the frame body (1) are fixedly connected with bottom wheels (12), which are used to assist the frame body (1) to move.