Annular shuttle track with hidden docking device

Abstract

The utility model provides an annular shuttle track with a hidden butt joint device, which comprises two tracks and in-groove linear pieces, the side surfaces of the tracks are provided with T-shaped grooves extending along the length direction, and the height of the in-groove linear pieces is not greater than that of the T-shaped grooves; after the two rails are in butt joint, one end of the in-groove linear piece is arranged in the T-shaped groove of one rail and is tensioned, and the other end of the in-groove linear piece is arranged in the T-shaped groove of the other rail and is tensioned; t-shaped grooves are formed in the two side faces of the track, and one in-groove linear piece is arranged in each T-shaped groove in a matched mode. According to the annular shuttle vehicle track with the hidden butt joint device, no protrusion exists on the outer side of the track.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model belongs to the track of ring shuttle vehicle, especially relates to a ring shuttle vehicle track with hidden butt joint device. BACKGROUND

[0002] In the field of automatic logistics warehouse, ring shuttle vehicle as the commonly used handling equipment, plays the key role. It is a kind of along the double track operation, can full automatic handling goods trolley. The aluminum alloy track length demand is various, usually more than 15 meters, and part even more than 100 meters, however, single aluminum alloy track length is not more than 6 meters, this makes the track butt joint become inevitable.

[0003] At present, the butt joint mode of aluminum alloy track for ring shuttle vehicle is to realize connection by the T-shaped groove on both sides of aluminum alloy track with the help of connecting plate and bolt assembly on both sides of track joint. But this connection mode has obvious disadvantages, connecting piece will occupy the external space on both sides of aluminum alloy track, resulting in the protrusion on the outside of track, no longer keeping straight. This condition further causes a series of problems: first, ring shuttle vehicle mostly adopts bar code band positioning mode, due to the protrusion on the outside of aluminum alloy track, it is necessary to additionally set up support, and stick bar code band on the straight support, which undoubtedly increases the manufacturing cost of ring shuttle vehicle system;Second, shuttle vehicle often adopts slide wire power supply, and the installation surface of slide wire requires flatness without protrusion, so it is necessary to additionally set up slide wire support to fix slide wire, which further improves the manufacturing cost of ring shuttle vehicle system. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0004] In view of the defects in the prior art, the utility model provides a ring shuttle vehicle track with hidden butt joint device, and the outside of track has no protrusion.

[0005] The utility model provides a ring shuttle vehicle track with hidden butt joint device, and the outside of track has no protrusion.

[0006] The working principle of the annular shuttle vehicle track with the hidden butt joint device is as follows: since the height of the linear part in the groove is not greater than the height of the T-shaped groove, after the linear part in the groove is fitted in the T-shaped groove, the whole is located in the groove, so that the side of the track is free of protrusions, the barcode tape is conveniently pasted on the side of the track, or the wire sliding support is conveniently installed, the structure is compact, and the manufacturing cost is low.

[0007] According to an embodiment of the utility model, two sides of the track are arranged with a plurality of T-shaped grooves along the up-down direction.

[0008] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the linear part in the groove is tensioned in the T-shaped groove through the close screw.

[0009] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the plurality of T-shaped grooves on the same end of the track are not parallel to each other.

[0010] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the side of the track is pasted with the barcode tape.

[0011] According to an embodiment of the utility model, the side of the track is installed with the wire sliding support. DRAWINGS

[0012] In order to more clearly illustrate the specific embodiments of the utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the drawings needed in the specific embodiments or the prior art description will be briefly introduced below.In all the drawings, similar elements or parts are generally identified by similar reference signs.The elements or parts in the drawings are not necessarily drawn according to the actual proportion.

[0013] Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the annular shuttle vehicle track is provided for an embodiment;

[0014] Figure 2 For Figure 1 The structural schematic diagram of the annular shuttle vehicle track in the right view direction.

[0015] MARKING OF DRAWINGS

[0016] 2-First track, 3-Second track, 4-First linear part in groove, 5-First close screw, 6-Second close screw, 7-Third close screw, 8-Fourth close screw, 9-Second linear part in groove, 10-Third linear part in groove, 11-Fourth linear part in groove, 12-Fifth linear part in groove, 13-Sixth linear part in groove, 19-Collector, 20-Wire, 21-Wire sliding support, 22-Barcode tape, 23-Barcode scanner, 24-T-shaped groove. SPECIFIC EMBODIMENT

[0017] The technical solutions of the utility model will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The following examples are only used to make the technical solutions of the utility model clearer, and therefore only serve as examples, but cannot limit the protection scope of the utility model.

[0018] The embodiment provides a kind of annular shuttle rail, which includes two tracks with T-shaped slot and the linear piece in slot adapted to T-shaped slot.The linear piece in slot is hidden in slot after adapting T-shaped slot, and this unique design brings many advantages.From the practical application point of view, the characteristics of no protrusion on the side of track greatly facilitate the installation and operation of subsequent equipment.In automated logistics warehouse, bar code band positioning and sliding line power supply are the key links of annular shuttle operation.The flatness of the side of track makes it easy to paste bar code band, without the need for another support as in traditional way, effectively avoiding the additional cost caused by support installation and possible positioning error.Meanwhile, for the installation of sliding line support, the flat side of track also provides a natural advantage, reducing the trouble of setting up another support, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost of the entire annular shuttle system.

[0019] From the angle of mechanical structure, by arranging multiple T-shaped slots in the up-down direction on the two sides of the track, this design greatly enhances the connection strength of the connected track.In actual operation process, annular shuttle frequently drives on the track, starts and stops, which will generate a large force on the connection of track.Multiple T-shaped slot design can disperse these forces, so that the pressure on the connection of track is more uniform, thereby significantly improving the stability and durability of the track.For example, the track shown in the figure has 6 T-shaped slots 24 on each side, the first track 2 and the second track 3 are connected together to jointly bear the operation of annular shuttle.In long-term high-strength use environment, the track with this design can maintain good working condition, reduce maintenance frequency and improve the efficiency of logistics operation.

[0020] In other embodiments, multiple T-shaped slots on the same end of the track can also be arranged non-parallel to each other, and the non-parallel layout can constrain the track in multiple dimensions.According to the principle of mechanics, each non-parallel linear piece in slot can provide a constraint reaction force in a specific direction, and these constraint reaction forces in different directions cooperate to form a more complex and stable mechanical constraint system.

[0021] The straight-in-slot piece is a key component for connecting two tracks, and its installation method is also unique. The height of the straight-in-slot piece is not greater than the height of the T-shaped slot, and one T-shaped slot is matched with one straight-in-slot piece. When the two tracks are butt-jointed, one end of the straight-in-slot piece is placed in the T-shaped slot of one track, and the other end is also placed in the T-shaped slot of the other track through the tightening of the set screws. Taking the first straight-in-slot piece 4 as an example, one end is tightened in the T-shaped slot 24 of the corresponding track through the first set screw 5 and the second set screw 6, and the other end is tightened in the T-shaped slot 24 of the other track through the third set screw 7 and the fourth set screw 8. The installation methods of the remaining straight-in-slot pieces are similar. This tightening type of installation method can ensure that the straight-in-slot piece is tightly fitted with the T-shaped slot, and can be fine-tuned according to the actual use condition while ensuring firm connection, thereby further enhancing the reliability of the track connection. In this embodiment, the two tracks are connected together through the first straight-in-slot piece 4, the second straight-in-slot piece 9, the third straight-in-slot piece 10, the fourth straight-in-slot piece 11, the fifth straight-in-slot piece 12, and the sixth straight-in-slot piece 13, forming a stable track structure.

[0022] In actual automated logistics operation scenarios, the barcode tape 22 pasted on the side of the track and the slide wire support play a crucial role. The barcode scanner 23 fixed on the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle can accurately scan the barcode tape 22, thereby realizing accurate positioning of the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle. In a complex logistics warehouse environment, the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle needs to accurately stop at different stations to complete the task of transporting goods. The barcode tape positioning system can ensure that the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle can accurately stop at the required station during full-automatic operation, greatly improving the accuracy and efficiency of logistics operation. At the same time, the slide wire support installed on the side of the track provides a guarantee for power supply of the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle. The slide wire 20 for power supply of the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle is fixed on the outside of the track through the slide wire support 21, and the current collector 19 fixed on the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle takes power from the slide wire 20, thereby supplying power to the electrical equipment on the ring-shaped shuttle vehicle. Whether it is the driving motor of the shuttle vehicle or various control equipment, it depends on stable power supply, and this slide wire power supply method can efficiently and stably operate under the track design of this embodiment, thereby providing solid power support for the continuous operation of the entire automated logistics system.

[0023] In addition, the terms "first", "second", and the like are only used for description purposes and cannot be understood as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly indicating the number of the indicated technical features. In the description of the present application, the meaning of "multiple" is two or more, unless otherwise specifically limited.

[0024] In the description of the present application, a large number of specific details are explained. However, it can be understood that the embodiments of the present application can be practiced without these specific details. In some examples, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not shown in detail in order not to obscure the understanding of the present application.

[0025] In the description of the present application, a large number of specific details are explained. However, it can be understood that the embodiments of the present application can be practiced without these specific details. In some examples, well-known methods, structures and techniques are not shown in detail in order not to obscure the understanding of the present application.

[0026] Finally, it should be noted that: the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present application, not to limit them; although the present application has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that: it can still modify the technical solutions recorded in the foregoing embodiments, or make equivalent replacement for part or all of the technical features; and these modifications or replacements do not make the essence of the corresponding technical solutions deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present application, and they should be covered in the scope of the claims and description of the present application.

Claims

1. A circular shuttle track with a concealed docking device, characterized in that, include: The system comprises two tracks and a straight component within a groove. The tracks have T-shaped grooves extending along their length on their sides. The height of the straight component within the groove is no greater than the height of the T-shaped groove. When the two tracks are joined, one end of the straight component is positioned within the T-shaped groove of one track and tightened, while the other end is positioned within the T-shaped groove of the other track and tightened as well. The entire straight component is located within the T-shaped groove. Both sides of the tracks have T-shaped grooves, and each T-shaped groove is fitted with one straight component.

2. A circular shuttle track with a concealed docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two sides of the track have multiple T-shaped grooves arranged vertically.

3. A circular shuttle track with a concealed docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The straight component inside the groove is tightened within the T-groove by a set screw.

4. A circular shuttle track with a concealed docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The multiple T-slots located at the same end of the track are not parallel to each other.

5. A circular shuttle track with a concealed docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A barcode strip (22) is affixed to the side of the track.

6. A circular shuttle track with a concealed docking device according to claim 1, characterized in that, A slide rail bracket is installed on the side of the track.

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