Carrying system

Abstract

The utility model relates to a carrying system which comprises a base, a loading part and an automatic guide vehicle, the loading part is placed on the base, the loading part comprises a base, at least two limiting supports and an information storage component, a containing groove is defined by the base and used for containing a to-be-transported part, and the limiting supports are arranged in the containing groove and used for limiting the to-be-transported part; the information storage part is arranged on the base and stores material information of the to-be-transported pieces loaded by the loading piece. The automatic guided vehicle comprises a vehicle body and a detection part electrically connected to the vehicle body, the vehicle body is arranged to be capable of bearing and transporting the loading piece, and the detection part is arranged to be capable of scanning the information storage part to obtain material information of the to-be-transported piece loaded by the loading piece. And according to the material information of the to-be-transported piece, the vehicle body is controlled to transport the loading piece from the base to a preset station. According to the conveying device, the large-mass and large-quantity to-be-conveyed pieces can be accurately conveyed to the corresponding stations.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of automated transportation and distribution technology for raw materials for flow batteries, and in particular to a transportation system. Background Technology

[0002] Flow batteries are a new type of electrochemical energy storage device with features such as long cycle life, high safety, large capacity and modular design, making them suitable for large-scale energy storage and renewable energy integration scenarios.

[0003] The main raw materials for flow batteries include electrolyte, separator, and electrodes. These raw materials are typically handled manually. However, these materials are usually numerous, heavy, and bulky, making manual handling and transportation difficult, and it is challenging to accurately transport the correct materials to the appropriate workstations. Utility Model Content

[0004] Based on this, a transportation system is provided to accurately transport the raw materials for flow batteries to the corresponding workstations.

[0005] According to one aspect of this application, a transportation system is provided, the transportation system comprising:

[0006] Base;

[0007] A loading component, placed on the base, includes a base, at least two limiting brackets, and an information storage component. The base defines a receiving groove for accommodating the item to be transported. The limiting brackets are disposed within the receiving groove and are used to limit the movement of the item to be transported. The information storage component is disposed on the base and stores material information of the item to be transported loaded by the loading component.

[0008] An automated guided vehicle (AGV) includes a vehicle body and a detection component electrically connected to the vehicle body. The vehicle body is configured to carry and transport the loading component. The detection component is configured to scan the information storage component to obtain material information of the loading component to be transported, and control the vehicle body to transport the loading component from the base to a preset workstation based on the material information of the loading component to be transported.

[0009] In one embodiment, the loading component further includes at least two positioning components disposed on the base, and the automated guided vehicle further includes at least two docking components corresponding to the positioning components, the docking components being disposed on the vehicle body; the docking components are configured to cooperate with the positioning components, and when the vehicle body carries the loading component, the loading component can be fixed to the vehicle body through the cooperation between the docking components and the positioning components.

[0010] In one embodiment, the positioning member is disposed on the bottom wall of the base, and the docking member is disposed on the top wall of the vehicle body.

[0011] In one embodiment, the detection component includes a camera and a control unit. The camera is mounted on the vehicle body, and the control unit is electrically connected to both the camera and the vehicle body. The camera is used to scan the information storage component to obtain the material information and transmit the material information to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the vehicle body to transport the loading component from the base to a preset workstation based on the received material information.

[0012] In one embodiment, the information storage component is centrally located between any two adjacent positioning components among at least two positioning components, and the camera is centrally located between two docking components corresponding to the two adjacent positioning components.

[0013] In one embodiment, the mating member includes a flange bushing.

[0014] In one embodiment, the base includes a base plate and two side plates, the two side plates being spaced apart on the base plate along a first direction to define the receiving groove together with the base plate; at least two limiting brackets are spaced apart from each other in the receiving groove along the first direction.

[0015] In one embodiment, the limiting bracket includes a plurality of limiting members, which are arranged sequentially along a second direction, and adjacent two limiting members are spaced apart from each other and jointly define a limiting channel, wherein a portion of the item to be transported is limited within the limiting channel.

[0016] The first direction and the second direction intersect each other.

[0017] In one embodiment, the projections of at least two of the limiting brackets on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction overlap.

[0018] In one embodiment, the transport system further includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is disposed on the base and located on the side of the base facing the loading member. The second connector is disposed on the loading member and opposite to the first connector. The first connector is configured to cooperate with the second connector so that the loading member can be fixed to the base by the first connector and the second connector.

[0019] The aforementioned transport system loads the components to be transported, which can be raw materials for flow batteries, onto loading units. An automated guided vehicle (AGV) then transports the loading units and the components on them, eliminating the need for manual transport. This mechanical transport method allows for the simultaneous transport of a large number of heavy components. Furthermore, the transport system, through the inclusion of information storage and detection components, enables the AGV to identify the material information of the components loaded on different loading units and transport them to preset workstations based on this information. This achieves automated transport of components, or flow battery raw materials, enabling the easy transport of large quantities and heavy components while accurately delivering the raw materials to their corresponding workstations. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading component placed on the base in one embodiment of this application.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading component in one embodiment of this application.

[0022] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the limiting bracket on the loading component shown.

[0023] Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a structure with a first mounting component on the loading component.

[0024] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0025] 10. Transportation system;

[0026] 100. Base; 110. First connecting member;

[0027] 200. Loading component; 210. Base; 211. Base plate; 212. Side plate; 213. Receiving groove; 220. Limiting bracket; 221. Limiting component; 222. Limiting channel; 230. Information storage component; 240. Positioning component; 250. Second connecting component;

[0028] 300. Items to be shipped;

[0029] F1, first direction; F2, second direction. Detailed Implementation

[0030] To make the above-mentioned objectives, features, and advantages of this application more apparent and understandable, the specific embodiments of this application are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Many specific details are set forth in the following description to provide a thorough understanding of this application. However, this application can be implemented in many other ways different from those described herein, and those skilled in the art can make similar modifications without departing from the spirit of this application. Therefore, this application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0031] In the description of this application, it should be understood that if terms such as "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" appear, these terms indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and 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.

[0032] Furthermore, where the terms "first" and "second" appear, these terms are for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined with "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include at least one of that feature. In the description of this application, where the term "multiple" appears, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0033] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "joining," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication of two components or the interaction between two components, unless otherwise expressly limited. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application based on the specific circumstances.

[0034] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the use of descriptions such as "above" or "below" the second feature indicates that the first and second features are in direct contact or indirect contact via an intermediate medium. Furthermore, "above," "on top of," and "over" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a higher horizontal level than the second feature. Similarly, "below," "below," and "under" the second feature can mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply that the first feature is at a lower horizontal level than the second feature.

[0035] It should be noted that if an element is referred to as being "fixed to" or "set on" another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intervening element. If an element is considered to be "connected to" another element, it can be directly connected to the other element or there may be an intervening element. If so, the terms "vertical," "horizontal," "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and similar expressions used in this application are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent the only possible implementation.

[0036] A flow battery achieves the interconversion of electrical energy and chemical energy through reversible redox reactions at the electrodes in the positive and negative electrolytes. Its main components include a stack unit, electrolyte, electrolyte storage and supply unit, and management and control unit. During charging, the active materials in the positive electrode electrolyte undergo oxidation, increasing their valence state. The active materials in the negative electrode electrolyte undergo reduction, decreasing their valence state. During discharging, the valence state of the active materials at the positive electrode decreases, while the valence state of the active materials at the negative electrode increases, releasing the stored electrical energy.

[0037] The raw materials for flow battery stacks are numerous, and some materials are too heavy and bulky to be easily transported manually. Furthermore, due to the variety of materials, it is often difficult to accurately transport the corresponding raw materials to the appropriate workstations manually, resulting in a high error rate.

[0038] Based on this, this application provides a transportation system for transporting raw materials for flow batteries during the production process. It can simultaneously transport large quantities and weights of raw materials or components to be transported, improving transportation efficiency and also enhancing transportation accuracy and reducing transportation errors.

[0039] See Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading member 200 placed on the base 100 in one embodiment of this application. Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the loading member 200 in one embodiment of this application.

[0040] This application provides a transport system 10, which includes a base 100, a loading component 200, and an automated guided vehicle (AGV). The loading component 200 is placed on the base 100. The AAV can transport the loading component 200 from the base 100 to a preset workstation so that the raw materials or transported components 300 on the loading component 200 can be used for the production of flow batteries.

[0041] The loading component 200 includes a base 210, at least two limiting brackets 220, and an information storage component 230. The base 210 defines a receiving groove 213 for receiving the component 300 to be transported. The limiting brackets 220 are disposed within the receiving groove 213 and are used to limit the movement of the component 300 to be transported. In other words, the loading component 200 is mainly used to carry the component 300 to be transported, or the raw materials of the flow battery, such as the separator and electrodes.

[0042] The information storage component 230 is mounted on the base 210 and stores the material information of the item 300 to be transported loaded by the loading component 200. That is, the corresponding loading component 200 has corresponding material information, which can be obtained by identifying the information storage component 230, making the acquisition of material information convenient and quick.

[0043] The automated guided vehicle (AGV) includes a vehicle body and a detection unit electrically connected to the vehicle body. The vehicle body is configured to carry the transport loading component 200, and the detection unit is configured to scan the information storage unit 230 to obtain the material information of the item 300 to be transported loaded on the loading component 200. Based on the material information of the item 300 to be transported, the vehicle body is controlled to transport the loading component 200 from the base 100 to a preset workstation. In this way, fully automated transportation of the loading component 200 can be achieved, and by recognizing the material information stored in the information storage unit 230, the accuracy of transportation can be improved and the error rate of transportation can be reduced.

[0044] The transport system 10 of this application transports the loading unit 200 and the items 300 to be transported on the loading unit 200 using an automated guided vehicle (AGV), thus eliminating the need for manual transport and employing a mechanical transport method. This allows for the simultaneous transport of a large number of heavy items 300 in batches. Furthermore, through the inclusion of an information storage component 230 and a detection component, the transport system 10 enables the AGV to identify the material information of the items 300 loaded on different loading units 200 and transport the loading units 200 to preset workstations based on this information. This achieves automated transport of the items 300, or rather, the raw materials for flow batteries. It allows for the easy transport of large quantities and heavy items 300 while accurately transporting the raw materials for flow batteries to their corresponding workstations. This improves transport accuracy and reduces transport errors.

[0045] In this embodiment, the information storage component 230 can be a QR code, and the detection component can scan the corresponding QR code to obtain the corresponding material information.

[0046] In some embodiments, see Figure 3 As shown, Figure 3 for Figure 2 The diagram shows the structure of the limiting bracket 220 on the loading component 200. The loading component 200 also includes at least two positioning members 240 disposed on the base 210, and the automated guided vehicle (AGV) further includes at least two docking members corresponding to the positioning members 240, which are disposed on the vehicle body. The docking members are configured to cooperate with the positioning members 240, so that when the vehicle body carries the loading component 200, the loading component 200 can be fixed to the vehicle body through the cooperation between the docking members and the positioning members 240. This improves the stability of the AGV's load-bearing capacity on the loading component 200 through the cooperation of the positioning members 240 and the docking members, reduces the risk of the loading component 200 detaching from the AGV during transport, and improves transportation stability.

[0047] In some embodiments, the docking component includes a flange bushing. Specifically, the automated guided vehicle (AGV) and the loading component 200 are detachably connected via the flange bushing and a positioning element 240 on the base 210 that mates with the flange bushing. During transportation, the two are fixedly connected; after transportation, they are separated. The flange bushing facilitates the stability of the AGV during operation, allows for precise control of its position and orientation, and enables quick and stable docking between the AGV and the loading component 200.

[0048] In this embodiment, a traction device can also be set between the docking component and the vehicle body. The traction device may include an electric push rod, etc., so that the docking component can automatically find the positioning component 240 and dock with it. This is beneficial because the positioning accuracy requirements of the vehicle body and the loading component 200 are not strict, which helps to reduce the cost of automation transformation.

[0049] In some embodiments, the positioning member 240 is disposed on the bottom wall of the base 210, and the docking member is disposed on the top wall of the vehicle body. In this way, compared with the positioning member 240 and the docking member being disposed on the corresponding side wall parts and arranged opposite each other in the longitudinal direction, it is beneficial to reduce the pressure on the positioning member 240 and the docking member, reduce the risk of bending under heavy pressure, and improve the service life of the transportation system 10.

[0050] In some embodiments, the detection component includes a camera and a control unit. The camera is mounted on the vehicle body, and the control unit is electrically connected to both the camera and the vehicle body. The camera scans the information storage component 230 to obtain material information and transmits this information to the control unit. The control unit is configured to control the vehicle body to transport the loading unit 200 from the base 100 to a preset workstation based on the received material information. In this embodiment, the camera can be an industrial camera. Thus, by identifying the material information of the transported components 300 loaded on different loading units 200, the camera transports the loading units 200 to the preset workstation based on the material information. This achieves automated transport of the transported components 300, or the raw materials for flow batteries, and accurately transports the raw materials for flow batteries to the corresponding workstation.

[0051] In this embodiment, the control components may include a pushdown automata (PDA) and a manufacturing execution system (MES). During the fabrication of flow batteries, raw material requirements can be submitted via the PDA, and instructions can be issued via the MES to control a camera to scan barcodes. The control components then identify the material information and control an automated guided vehicle to transfer the required raw materials to a preset workstation, meeting the specific assembly needs within the assembly workshop.

[0052] In some embodiments, such as Figure 3 As shown, the information storage component 230 is centrally located between any two adjacent positioning components 240, and the camera is centrally located between two docking components corresponding to the two adjacent positioning components 240. This arrangement firstly improves the ease of installation for both the information storage component 230 and the camera, as they each have relatively fixed installation positions, eliminating the need for multiple comparisons during installation and making installation more convenient. Secondly, when the automated guided vehicle carries the corresponding loading component 200, the docking component on the vehicle body first aligns with the positioning component 240 on the base 210. This design allows the camera to align with the corresponding information storage component 230 and scan the information storage component 230 to obtain the corresponding material information simultaneously, without requiring additional camera position adjustment. This improves the efficiency of acquiring material information and thus enhances the transportation efficiency of the transport system 10.

[0053] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the base 210 includes a base plate 211 and two side plates 212. The two side plates 212 are spaced apart on the base plate 211 along a first direction F1, thus defining a receiving groove 213 together with the base plate 211. At least two limiting brackets 220 are spaced apart from each other in the receiving groove 213 along the first direction F1. In this way, the two side plates 212 can limit the transported item 300 along the first direction F1, which helps to improve the limiting stability of the transported item 300 located in the receiving groove 213 and improve its transport stability. At the same time, the arrangement of at least two limiting brackets 220 along the first direction F1 further strengthens the limiting of the transported item 300 in the receiving groove 213 along the first direction F1, further improving the transport stability of the transported item 300.

[0054] In some embodiments, in conjunction with reference Figure 1 and Figure 4 As shown, Figure 4 for Figure 2 The diagram shows a structure with a first mounting component on the loading component 200. The limiting bracket 220 includes multiple limiting components 221, which are sequentially arranged along the second direction F2. Adjacent limiting components 221 are spaced apart and together define a limiting channel 222, within which a portion of the item to be transported 300 is confined. The first direction F1 and the second direction F2 intersect each other. Thus, the multiple limiting components 221 limit the item to be transported 300 along the second direction F2. This arrangement also ensures that the item to be transported 300 is stably confined within the limiting channel 222 under the influence of gravity, effectively limiting it along the direction of gravity. Combined with the loading component 200's limitation of the item to be transported 300 along the second direction F2, this achieves limitation of the item to be transported 300 in three dimensions, significantly improving the transport stability of the item to be transported 300.

[0055] In some embodiments, see Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the projections of at least two limiting brackets 220 onto a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction F1 overlap. That is, the limiting channels 222 defined by any two limiting brackets 220 correspond one-to-one along the first direction F1, thereby enabling... Figure 1 The item to be transported 300 is limited within a plurality of limiting channels 222 corresponding to the first direction F1, so as to improve the limiting of the item to be transported 300 along the first direction F1.

[0056] In some embodiments, such as Figure 1As shown, the transport system 10 also includes a first connector 110 and a second connector 250. The first connector 110 is disposed on the base 100 and located on the side of the base 100 facing the loading component 200. The second connector 250 is disposed on the loading component 200 and opposite to the first connector 110. The first connector 110 is configured to cooperate with the second connector 250 so that the loading component 200 can be fixed to the base 100 via the first connector 110 and the second connector 250. Therefore, the arrangement of the first connector 110 and the second connector 250 improves the stability of the loading component 200 placed on the base 100, reduces the risk of the loading component 200 tipping over, and helps improve the stability of the transport system 10 during operation.

[0057] The transportation system 10 of this application transports the loading unit 200 and the components 300 to be transported on the loading unit 200 via an automated guided vehicle (AGV). Employing a mechanical transportation method, it can simultaneously transport a large number of heavy components 300 in batches and achieve automated, rapid assembly. This reduces safety issues associated with manual transportation, lowers the intensity of manual labor, and reduces the error rate. Through the information storage component 230 and the detection component, the AGV identifies the material information of the components 300 loaded on different loading units 200 and transports the loading units 200 to preset workstations based on this information. This achieves automated transportation of the components 300, or rather, the raw materials for flow batteries. Furthermore, while easily transporting large quantities and heavy components 300, it can also accurately transport the raw materials for flow batteries to the corresponding workstations, reducing manual operation, lowering safety risks, improving the efficiency of automatic material identification and allocation, and increasing the automation rate of the workshop.

[0058] The technical features of the above embodiments can be combined in any way. For the sake of brevity, not all possible combinations of the technical features in the above embodiments are described. However, as long as there is no contradiction in the combination of these technical features, they should be considered to be within the scope of this specification.

[0059] The embodiments described above are merely illustrative of several implementation methods of this application, and while the descriptions are relatively specific and detailed, they should not be construed as limiting the scope of the patent application. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the concept of this application, and these all fall within the protection scope of this application. Therefore, the protection scope of this patent application should be determined by the appended claims.

Claims

1. A delivery system characterized by, The carrying system comprises: a base; a loading piece placed on the base, the loading piece comprising a base, at least two limiting supports and an information storage component, the base defining a receiving groove for accommodating a piece to be transported, the limiting supports being arranged in the receiving groove and used for limiting the piece to be transported, and the information storage component being arranged on the base and storing material information of the piece to be transported loaded by the loading piece; and an automated guided vehicle comprising a vehicle body and a detection component electrically connected to the vehicle body, the vehicle body being configured to carry and transport the loading piece, and the detection component being configured to scan the information storage component to obtain the material information of the piece to be transported loaded by the loading piece, and control the vehicle body to transport the loading piece from the base to a preset work station according to the material information of the piece to be transported.

2. The delivery system of claim 1, wherein, The loading piece further comprises at least two positioning pieces arranged on the base, and the automated guided vehicle further comprises at least two docking pieces corresponding to the positioning pieces, the docking pieces being arranged on the vehicle body; the docking pieces are configured to cooperate with the positioning pieces, and when the vehicle body carries the loading piece, the loading piece can be fixed on the vehicle body through cooperation between the docking pieces and the positioning pieces.

3. The delivery system of claim 2, wherein, The positioning pieces are arranged on a bottom wall of the base, and the docking pieces are arranged on a top wall of the vehicle body.

4. The delivery system of claim 2, wherein, The detection component comprises a camera and a control component, the camera is arranged on the vehicle body, and the control component is electrically connected to the camera and the vehicle body respectively, the camera is used to scan the information storage component to obtain the material information and transmit the material information to the control component, and the control component is configured to control the vehicle body to transport the loading piece from the base to a preset work station according to the received material information.

5. The delivery system of claim 4, wherein, The information storage component is arranged between any two adjacent positioning pieces among the at least two positioning pieces, and the camera is arranged between two docking pieces corresponding to the two adjacent positioning pieces.

6. The delivery system of claim 2, wherein, The docking pieces comprise flange shaft sleeves.

7. The delivery system of claim 1, wherein, The base comprises a bottom plate and two side plates, the two side plates are arranged on the bottom plate in a first direction to jointly define the receiving groove with the bottom plate, and at least two limiting supports are arranged in the receiving groove in the first direction and spaced from each other.

8. The delivery system of claim 7, wherein, The limiting supports comprise a plurality of limiting pieces, the limiting pieces are arranged in a second direction in sequence, and adjacent two limiting pieces are spaced from each other and jointly define a limiting channel, and part of the piece to be transported is limited in the limiting channel. The first direction and the second direction intersect with each other.

9. The delivery system of claim 7, wherein, The projections of the at least two limiting supports on a reference plane perpendicular to the first direction overlap.

10. The delivery system of claim 1, wherein, The carrying system further comprises a first connecting member and a second connecting member, the first connecting member is arranged on the base and located on the side of the base facing the loading member, the second connecting member is arranged on the loading member and opposite to the first connecting member, the first connecting member is arranged to be able to cooperate with the second connecting member, so that the loading member can be fixed on the base through the first connecting member and the second connecting member.

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