Laser probe protection mechanism of laser navigation forklift type AGV

Abstract

The utility model provides a laser probe protection mechanism of a laser navigation forklift type AGV, and relates to the field of AGVs. The laser probe protection mechanism of the laser navigation forklift type AGV trolley comprises a split-type fixed seat and a protective cover used for providing external protection for a laser probe, and the fixed seat comprises a seat plate and a damping cushion block which are fixedly connected. According to the laser probe protection mechanism of the laser navigation forklift type AGV trolley, external protection can be provided for a laser probe in the use process of the AGV trolley through the arrangement of the protection cover on the fixed seat, and an annular air barrier can be formed outside a spherical cover through the arrangement of an air curtain mechanism on the outer side of the fixed seat, namely the cooperative use of multiple groups of flow guide seats and an air pump; the dust and water mist attachment is continuously blocked, the manual cleaning frequency is reduced, then stable self-cleaning protection is provided for the protective cover, through modular split type arrangement of the fixing base, the protective cover and the air pump, workers can conveniently disassemble, assemble and replace independent parts, and the maintenance cost is reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) technology, specifically to a laser probe protection mechanism for a laser-guided forklift-type AGV. Background Technology

[0002] Laser-guided forklift AGVs are widely used in the industrial logistics field. Their laser probes need to continuously emit / receive beams to achieve accurate positioning. In the use of AGVs, in order to avoid damage to the laser probes from the external environment, laser probe protection mechanisms are often used to provide external protection for the laser probes.

[0003] A search revealed that patent CN217867982U discloses a laser probe protection mechanism for a laser-guided forklift AGV. This mechanism uses a circular protective cover to protect the laser sensor from collision damage. The circular protective cover also increases the detection range of the laser sensor, thereby improving detection efficiency.

[0004] While the existing technology can provide external protection for the laser head-up of AGV vehicles, when such devices are used in dusty, humid, or oily working environments, contaminants (such as dust, water mist, and fibers) easily adhere to the surface of the probe protective cover, causing laser scattering or refraction, which seriously reduces navigation accuracy. In addition, the overall integrated design results in high maintenance costs. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this application provides a laser probe protection mechanism for a laser-guided forklift AGV, which solves the problems mentioned in the background section.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solution: a laser probe protection mechanism for a laser-guided forklift AGV, comprising a separately configured fixed base and a protective cover for providing external protection to the laser probe. The fixed base includes a fixedly connected base plate and a damping pad, and a through slot for the laser probe to pass through is provided at the center of the fixed base. The protective cover includes a fixedly connected spherical cover and a connecting sleeve, and a connecting groove that engages with the bottom of the connecting sleeve is provided at the center of the top of the fixed base. An air curtain mechanism for providing self-cleaning protection to the protective cover is provided on the outside of the fixed base. The air curtain mechanism includes multiple sets of guide seats arranged in a ring on the upper surface of the base plate and an air pump bolted to one side of the base plate.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective cover can be guided and assembled onto the fixed seat by the engagement of the connecting sleeve and the connecting groove. Furthermore, by setting up the air curtain mechanism on the outside of the fixed seat, that is, by using multiple sets of guide seats and air pumps in conjunction, an annular air barrier can be formed outside the spherical cover to continuously block the adhesion of dust and water mist.

[0010] Preferably, the air curtain mechanism further includes a through-connected air intake pipe and an air intake interface, wherein the air intake pipe is located inside the seat plate and the air intake interface is located on the side of the seat plate that connects to the air pump.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, high-pressure gas can be sent to the intake pipe through the intake port using an air pump.

[0012] Preferably, the air intake pipe is connected to multiple sets of guide seats, and an adsorption filter is fixedly installed at the air pump inlet.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, the air delivered by the air pump can be filtered through the adsorption filter, and the high-pressure gas can be delivered to multiple sets of guide seats through the air intake pipe.

[0014] Preferably, multiple sets of damping springs are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting sleeve, and multiple sets of guide posts are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting groove, with the multiple sets of guide posts respectively sleeved and connected to the multiple sets of damping springs.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, the protective cover can achieve elastic buffering and anti-displacement by embedding a connecting groove at the bottom of the connecting sleeve and then connecting it with the guide post of the damping spring and the fixed seat.

[0016] Preferably, the seat plate has multiple sets of mounting holes symmetrically formed inside, and the connecting groove is provided with a limiting mechanism for preventing the connecting sleeve from detaching.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting plate can be installed onto the AGV trolley through the combination of mounting holes and bolts.

[0018] Preferably, the limiting mechanism includes a sealing ring block for sealing the gap at the top of the connecting groove and a threaded ring block fixedly installed on the top of the fixed base, wherein the sealing ring block and the threaded ring block are threadedly connected.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the threaded connection between the sealing ring block and the threaded ring block can be used to press the threaded ring block against the connecting sleeve, thus providing a limit for the installation of the protective cover on the fixed seat.

[0020] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0021] This application provides a laser probe protection mechanism for a laser-guided forklift-type AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle). It has the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. The laser probe protection mechanism of this laser-guided forklift AGV provides external protection for the laser probe during AGV use through the protective cover on the fixed base. Furthermore, the air curtain mechanism on the outside of the fixed base, which consists of multiple air guide seats and an air pump, forms a ring-shaped air barrier outside the spherical cover, continuously blocking dust and water mist from adhering, reducing the frequency of manual cleaning, and thus providing stable self-cleaning protection for the protective cover. In addition, the modular and separate design of the fixed base, protective cover, and air pump allows for easy disassembly and replacement of individual components by operators, reducing maintenance costs. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, 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 from these drawings without creative effort.

[0024] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall external structure of this application;

[0025] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the mounting base and the protective cover when connected;

[0026] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the fixing base in this application;

[0027] Figure 4 This is a half-sectional structural diagram of the connection between the fixing base and the protective cover in this application;

[0028] Figure 5 For the purposes of this application Figure 4 Enlarged structural diagram at point A in the middle.

[0029] In the diagram: 1. Fixed base; 101. Base plate; 102. Mounting hole groove; 103. Damping pad; 110. Through groove; 111. Connecting groove; 112. Guide post; 2. Protective cover; 201. Spherical cover; 202. Connecting sleeve; 203. Damping spring; 3. Limiting mechanism; 301. Threaded ring block; 310. Sealing ring block; 4. Air curtain mechanism; 401. Flow guide seat; 402. Air inlet pipe; 403. Air inlet interface; 410. Air pump; 411. Adsorption filter. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] Reference Figures 1 to 5This application provides a laser probe protection mechanism for a laser-guided forklift AGV, including a separate fixed base 1 and a protective cover 2 for providing external protection to the laser probe. The fixed base 1 includes a fixedly connected base plate 101 and a damping pad 103. A through slot 110 for the laser probe to pass through is opened at the center of the fixed base 1. The protective cover 2 includes a fixedly connected spherical cover 201 and a connecting sleeve 202. A connecting groove 111 that engages with the bottom of the connecting sleeve 202 is opened at the top center of the fixed base 1. An air curtain mechanism 4 for providing self-cleaning protection to the protective cover 2 is provided on the outside of the fixed base 1. The air curtain mechanism 4 includes multiple sets of guide seats 401 arranged in a ring on the upper surface of the base plate 101 and bolts. The air pump 410 connected to one side of the base plate 101 guides the protective cover 2 to the fixed base 1 through the engagement of the connecting sleeve 202 and the connecting groove 111. The device can be guided and placed at the laser probe position of the AGV trolley through the through groove 110 in the center of the fixed base 1. When the device is in use, the air curtain mechanism 4 on the outside of the fixed base 1, i.e., the cooperation of multiple sets of guide seats 401 and air pump 410, can form an annular air barrier outside the spherical cover 201 to continuously block dust and water mist from adhering. The modular and separate design of the fixed base 1, protective cover 2 and air pump 410 makes it convenient for staff to disassemble and replace individual parts, reducing maintenance costs.

[0032] Reference Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 In one aspect of this embodiment, the air curtain mechanism 4 further includes an air inlet pipe 402 and an air inlet interface 403 that are connected through the air inlet pipe 402 inside the seat plate 101, and the air inlet interface 403 is located on the side of the seat plate 101 that is connected to the air pump 410.

[0033] The air intake pipe 402 is connected to multiple sets of guide seats 401. An adsorption filter 411 is fixedly installed at the air inlet of the air pump 410. The guide seat 401 has a flow channel that communicates with the air intake pipe 402. A stainless steel jet nozzle is installed at the air outlet of the flow channel. When the device is in use, the air pump 410 is turned on, which drives the air to pass through the adsorption filter 411 and send it to the air intake interface 403. Then, the air is sent into the air intake pipe 402 through the air intake interface 403 and finally sprayed out by multiple sets of guide seats 401.

[0034] Reference Figures 3 to 5In one aspect of this embodiment, multiple sets of damping springs 203 are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting sleeve 202, and multiple sets of guide posts 112 are fixedly installed on the bottom surface of the connecting groove 111. The multiple sets of guide posts 112 are respectively sleeved and connected to the multiple sets of damping springs 203. When this device is used, by embedding the bottom of the connecting sleeve 202 into the connecting groove 111, and cooperating with the sleeved connection of the damping springs 203 and the guide posts 112, the fixed seat 1 and the protective cover 2 can be guided and combined, and the use of the damping springs 203 to protect the protective cover 2 can achieve elastic buffering.

[0035] Reference Figure 3 and Figure 5 In one aspect of this embodiment, the seat plate 101 has multiple sets of mounting hole slots 102 symmetrically formed inside, and the connecting slot 111 is provided with a limiting mechanism 3 for providing anti-detachment limiting for the connecting sleeve 202.

[0036] The limiting mechanism 3 includes a sealing ring block 310 for sealing the gap at the top of the connecting groove 111 and a threaded ring block 301 fixedly installed on the top of the fixed seat 1. The sealing ring block 310 and the threaded ring block 301 are threadedly connected. When this device is in use, the fixed seat 1 can be installed on the AGV trolley by connecting the bolt to the mounting hole groove 102. By tightening the sealing ring block 310 on the threaded ring block 301, the protective cover 2, which is guided and placed on the fixed seat 1, can be limited. The protective cover 2 on the fixed seat 1 can also be easily removed by unscrewing the sealing ring block 310 in the opposite direction and by lifting the protective cover 2 outward.

[0037] All electrical devices in this plan are powered by an external power source.

[0038] Working principle: When using the laser probe protection mechanism of this laser-guided forklift AGV, the protective cover 2 should first be guided and assembled onto the fixed base 1 by engaging the connecting sleeve 202 with the connecting groove 111. By tightening the sealing ring block 310 on the threaded ring block 301, the protective cover 2, which is guided and placed on the fixed base 1, can be limited. The air pump 410 is then positioned and installed on the fixed base 1 by bolts to complete the pre-assembly before use. When the device is in use, the fixed base 1 is guided and installed onto the outside of the laser probe by fitting the through groove 110 in the center of the fixed base 1 with the laser probe, and by connecting the bolts with the mounting hole groove 102. The fixed base 1 is then guided and installed onto the outside of the laser probe of the AGV. By opening the air pump 410 in the air curtain mechanism 4, an annular air barrier can be formed outside the spherical cover 201 to continuously block the adhesion of dust and water mist, thereby providing stable self-cleaning protection for the protective cover 2.

[0039] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0040] Although embodiments of this application have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of this application, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A laser probe protection mechanism of a laser navigation forklift AGV, comprising a fixed seat (1) and a protective cover (2) for providing external protection to the laser probe, the fixed seat (1) comprising a fixedly connected seat plate (101) and a damping pad (103), characterized in that: The fixed seat (1) is provided with a through groove (110) in the center for the laser probe, the protective cover (2) includes a fixedly connected spherical cover (201) and a connecting sleeve (202), the top center of the fixed seat (1) is provided with an adapter groove (111) matched with the bottom of the connecting sleeve (202), the outer side of the fixed seat (1) is provided with an air curtain mechanism (4) for providing self-cleaning protection for the protective cover (2), and the air curtain mechanism (4) includes a plurality of groups of flow guide bases (401) arranged in a ring shape on the upper surface of the seat plate (101) and a gas pump (410) bolted on one side of the seat plate (101).

2. The laser probe protection mechanism of the laser navigation forklift AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The air curtain mechanism (4) further includes a through-connected air inlet pipeline (402) and an air inlet interface (403), the air inlet pipeline (402) is arranged in the seat plate (101), and the air inlet interface (403) is arranged on the side of the seat plate (101) connected with the gas pump (410).

3. The laser probe protection mechanism of the laser-guided fork truck AGV according to claim 2, characterized in that: The air inlet pipeline (402) is connected with the plurality of groups of flow guide bases (401), and the gas pump (410) is fixedly installed with an adsorption filter screen (411) at the air inlet.

4. The laser probe protection mechanism of the laser-guided fork truck AGV according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting sleeve (202) is fixedly installed with a plurality of groups of damping springs (203) at the bottom surface, the adapter groove (111) is fixedly installed with a plurality of groups of guide columns (112) at the bottom surface, and the plurality of groups of guide columns (112) are respectively connected with the plurality of groups of damping springs (203) in a sleeved mode.

5. The laser probe protection mechanism of the laser-guided fork truck AGV of claim 1, wherein: A plurality of groups of mounting hole grooves (102) are symmetrically arranged in the seat plate (101), and the adapter groove (111) is provided with a limiting mechanism (3) for providing anti-disengagement limiting for the connecting sleeve (202).

6. The laser probe protection mechanism of the laser-guided fork truck AGV of claim 5, wherein: The limiting mechanism (3) includes a sealing ring block (310) for blocking the gap at the top of the adapter groove (111) and a threaded ring block (301) fixedly installed at the top of the fixed seat (1), and the sealing ring block (310) is threadedly connected with the threaded ring block (301).

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