Universal stacking rack for automatic guided vehicle and manual cart

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of material stacking and conveying equipment, in particular to a universal stacking rack for an automatic guided vehicle and a manual cart. The device is mainly composed of a base, a first side plate and a second side plate which are arranged on the base at intervals, a plurality of rollers rotationally installed between the side plates, a driving piece on the first side plate, a telescopic rod of the driving piece and a material blocking plate at the end of the telescopic rod. The driving piece drives the material blocking plate to move, and material conveying can be flexibly controlled. The device has the advantages that materials can be accurately blocked and released, orderly management and positioning are achieved, abnormal material conveying is prevented, and controllability and accuracy are improved; the adjusting function of the striker plate is adaptive to materials with different sizes, so that the compatibility and the practicability are enhanced; all the components cooperate to limit the conveying width, the problems of workpiece slipping, displacement and steering are reduced, stability is improved, an efficient and stable solution is provided for industrial production material conveying, and the production quality and efficiency are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to the field of material stacking and conveying equipment technology, and in particular to a universal stacking rack for automatic guided vehicles and manual trolleys. Background Technology

[0002] Material handling is a crucial aspect of industrial production. Traditional methods include manual transport, but as production scales up and efficiency requirements increase, manual transport is becoming increasingly inadequate.

[0003] Currently, conveyor systems such as belt conveyors and roller conveyors are widely used, but many problems still exist. For example, for materials with smooth surfaces or irregular shapes, slippage can easily occur during transport, leading to horizontal displacement or turning issues. This not only affects conveying efficiency but may also result in inaccurate material positioning. When precise material positioning is required, existing devices often struggle to meet high-precision requirements, affecting the accuracy of subsequent processing or operations and reducing product quality. Moreover, existing devices have poor adaptability when handling materials of different sizes and weights on the same conveyor, potentially requiring frequent adjustments to equipment parameters, increasing operational complexity and time costs. Furthermore, existing roller conveyors may have complex structural designs, resulting in high maintenance costs and hindering long-term stable operation.

[0004] Therefore, based on the above problems, existing technologies need to be improved. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of this application is to provide a universal stacking rack for both automated guided vehicles and manual trolleys.

[0006] The above-mentioned technical objective of this application is achieved through the following technical solution: a universal stacking rack for automated guided vehicles and manual trolleys, including a base, on which a first side plate and a second side plate are spaced apart, and a plurality of rollers are rotatably mounted between the first side plate and the second side plate. A driving component is provided on the first side plate, and a telescopic rod is provided on the driving component. A baffle plate is provided on the telescopic rod, and the baffle plate is driven by the driving component to move toward or away from the second side plate.

[0007] By adopting the above technical solution, the position of the baffle plate can be flexibly adjusted through the drive component and telescopic rod to accurately block or release materials, achieving orderly management and positioning of the conveying process, preventing over-conveying or premature drop of materials, and enhancing the controllability and accuracy of the conveying. Furthermore, the baffle plate's adjustable movement function allows it to adapt to materials of different sizes, improving the device's compatibility with various material specifications and enhancing its practicality and versatility. In addition, under the control of the drive component, the baffle plate precisely limits the material conveying width range, stabilizing the workpiece's trajectory, ensuring the workpiece is placed neatly on the roller, and the constraint on both sides reduces the degree of freedom in the width direction, resulting in a more uniform distribution of friction between the roller and the workpiece, reducing the risk of slippage, while ensuring consistent conveying direction and preventing deflection, thus improving the reliability and stability of the device.

[0008] Optionally, a gap is provided between adjacent rollers, and a limiting block is provided on the baffle plate. The limiting block can be fitted into the gap and slide along the direction of the gap.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, the cooperation between the limiting block and the roller gap provides precise guidance and limiting for the movement of the baffle, ensuring that the baffle maintains a stable linear trajectory during movement. This further improves the accuracy of baffle position control, thereby enabling more precise material blocking and release operations and enhancing the precision of material conveying management. It also enhances the stability of the baffle during operation, effectively preventing it from shifting or shaking when subjected to material impact or other external forces, ensuring the reliability of the entire device. The sliding cooperation of the limiting block within the gap makes the adjustment of the baffle smoother, reducing jamming during adjustment, improving the convenience and efficiency of device operation, and thus better adapting to different working conditions and material conveying needs.

[0010] Optionally, several of the rollers are provided with sprockets, and chains are meshed between the sprockets on adjacent rollers, so that adjacent rollers rotate synchronously through the sprockets and the chains.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution, the sprocket and chain transmission method ensures the synchronization of each roller during rotation, resulting in uniform force and smooth operation of the material during conveying. This effectively avoids problems such as material deviation, jamming, or even slippage caused by inconsistent roller speeds, greatly improving the stability and accuracy of material conveying. Simultaneously, this transmission structure has high transmission efficiency, reducing energy loss and lowering equipment operating costs. Furthermore, its relatively simple structure and high reliability facilitate installation, maintenance, and repair, reducing the probability of equipment failure and extending equipment lifespan. This effectively guarantees the continuity and efficiency of material conveying in industrial production, enhancing the stability and economic benefits of the entire production process.

[0012] Optionally, a protective cover is provided on the base near the sprocket.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solutions, the protective cover can effectively prevent external debris (such as dust and debris) from entering the meshing area of ​​the sprocket and chain, avoiding problems such as obstruction of sprocket and chain transmission, accelerated wear, or even damage caused by debris getting stuck. This ensures the normal operation of the sprocket and chain transmission system, extends its service life, and reduces equipment maintenance frequency and costs. At the same time, the protective cover provides safety protection for operators, preventing accidental contact with the high-speed rotating sprocket and chain during equipment operation and thus improving personal injury, enhancing equipment operation safety. Furthermore, the protective cover can also reduce the transmission of noise generated during sprocket and chain operation to a certain extent, improving the working environment and helping operators maintain a good working condition, thereby improving production efficiency and providing safer, more reliable, and more comfortable working conditions for industrial production.

[0014] Optionally, the roller is provided with a fixed shaft for connecting a motor to drive the roller to rotate.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution and effectively connecting the fixed shaft with the motor, the active rotation of the drum is achieved, improving the power and efficiency of material conveying. The drum's speed and direction of rotation can be flexibly controlled according to production needs, adapting to the conveying speed requirements of different materials, making material conveying more precise and controllable. The direct drive method reduces energy loss in intermediate transmission links, lowers equipment energy consumption, and improves energy utilization efficiency. The fixed shaft ensures a stable connection between the motor and the drum, allowing the drum to maintain balance and stability even during high-speed rotation, reducing vibration and noise caused by unstable connections, further extending the equipment's service life, and ensuring the smoothness and continuity of the material conveying process.

[0016] Optionally, the base is provided with a rear baffle.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, the back baffle can effectively prevent materials from sliding backward or deviating during the conveying process, providing reliable rear-end support for the materials and ensuring that the materials maintain a stable forward conveying state on the rollers. This avoids problems such as material scattering and accumulation caused by the lack of obstruction at the rear, thus ensuring the orderly nature of the conveying process. Simultaneously, the back baffle works in conjunction with other components (such as baffle plates and rollers) to further optimize the material conveying environment, improve the positioning accuracy of materials on the conveyor line, and facilitate more precise material handling and processing operations. Furthermore, the back baffle can also prevent operators from accidentally touching moving parts such as rollers, providing a certain degree of safety protection and enhancing the overall safety of the equipment. This provides a more stable, safe, and efficient guarantee for material conveying operations in industrial production, contributing to improved production efficiency and product quality.

[0018] Optionally, the rear baffle is provided with mounting holes, and a mounting plate is provided on the rear baffle near the mounting holes, and a sensor is provided on the mounting plate.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the mounting holes and mounting plate provide a stable and suitable installation position for the sensor, ensuring that the sensor can accurately perform its function. The sensor can monitor relevant information of the material during the conveying process in real time, such as whether the material has reached a specific position and the quantity of the material, and feed this information back to the control system in a timely manner, thereby achieving precise control and automated management of the material conveying process. For example, when the material reaches the predetermined position, the sensor triggers a signal, and the control system can control the movement of components such as the baffle and rollers accordingly to achieve precise positioning, grouping, or further processing of the material, greatly improving the automation and accuracy of the production process. At the same time, this design optimizes the spatial layout of the equipment, allowing the sensor to be closely integrated with the back baffle and the entire conveying device, improving the overall performance and reliability of the equipment, helping to improve the efficiency and quality of industrial production, reduce the cost of manual intervention, and provide strong support for efficient and intelligent material conveying.

[0020] Optionally, the first side plate is provided with a light-transmitting hole, and the light-transmitting hole and the baffle plate are respectively provided.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the presence of the light-transmitting hole facilitates the precise monitoring of the position of the baffle and the state of the material through optical detection equipment. The precise position information of the baffle can be obtained in real time, thereby controlling its movement more accurately and further improving the precision of material conveying management.

[0022] In summary, this application has at least the following beneficial effect:

[0023] 1. The coordinated operation of the drive unit, telescopic rod, and baffle plate allows for precise control of material conveying. The adjustable baffle plate accommodates materials of different sizes, while the gap between the limit block and the roller ensures precise and stable movement of the baffle plate. The rear baffle prevents material slippage. These design elements work together to effectively reduce material slippage, displacement, and steering issues, resulting in more precise and orderly material conveying. Simultaneously, the sprocket and chain drive ensures synchronous rotation of the rollers, and the fixed shaft connecting to the motor provides stable power, further enhancing the stability and controllability of the conveying process.

[0024] 2. The protective cover on the base prevents damage to the sprockets and chains and ensures personnel safety. The sensors on the rear baffle are installed reasonably through mounting holes and mounting plates, which can monitor the material status in real time and promptly feed back information to the control system, realizing precise control and automated management of material conveying, reducing manual intervention, and improving production efficiency. At the same time, the light-transmitting holes facilitate monitoring by optical detection equipment, further optimizing the automated control of the equipment. Attached Figure Description

[0025] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a universal stacking rack for both automated guided vehicles and manual trolleys.

[0026] Figure 2 This is a structural diagram of a universal stacking rack for both automated guided vehicles and manual trolleys;

[0027] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of the drive component, telescopic rod, and baffle plate;

[0028] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the assembly of the sprocket and chain.

[0029] Figure Labels

[0030] 1. Base; 2. First side plate; 3. Second side plate; 4. Roller; 5. Drive component; 6. Telescopic rod; 7. Baffle plate; 8. Gap; 9. Limiting block; 10. Sprocket; 11. Chain; 12. Protective cover; 13. Fixed shaft; 14. Rear baffle; 15. Mounting hole; 16. Mounting plate; 17. Sensor; 18. Light transmission hole. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The present application will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0032] In this embodiment, refer to Figure 1-4 A universal stacking rack for both automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and manual trolleys includes a base 1, which serves as the supporting foundation for the entire device and provides a stable mounting platform for other components. First side plates 2 and second side plates 3 are spaced apart on the base 1, parallel to each other and perpendicular to the base 1. Several rollers 4 are mounted between the two sides via bearings or other rotatable mounting methods. These rollers 4 are arranged horizontally at equal intervals, collectively forming a material conveying plane.

[0033] Reference Figure 3The structural design of roller 4 is crucial to the conveying effect. Roller 4 is made of high-quality metal materials, such as high-strength alloy steel, to ensure sufficient structural strength to bear materials of different weights. Special treatments can be applied to the surface of roller 4, such as adding anti-slip textures or coatings, to enhance friction with the materials and further reduce the possibility of slippage during conveying. Simultaneously, rollers 4 achieve synchronous rotation through a precision chain drive 11. Each roller 4 is equipped with a sprocket 10, and adjacent rollers 4 have chains 11 meshing with their sprockets 10. The chains 11 undergo special heat treatment to improve their hardness and wear resistance, and are regularly lubricated to ensure transmission accuracy and extend service life. A protective cover 12 is installed on the base 1 near the sprocket 10. The protective cover 12 is made of metal and has a certain strength and protective capability. Its shape is adapted to the layout of the sprocket 10 and the chain 11. It is fixed to the base 1 by bolts and other connecting parts, which effectively prevents external debris from entering the meshing area of ​​the sprocket 10 and the chain 11, protects the sprocket 10 and the chain 11 from damage, and avoids the operator from accidentally coming into contact with the high-speed rotating sprocket 10 and the chain 11 and getting injured.

[0034] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 3 A drive unit 5 is installed on the first side plate 2. The drive unit 5 can be a linear drive device such as an electric push rod or a cylinder. A telescopic rod 6 is connected to the drive unit 5. A baffle plate 7 is installed at the end of the telescopic rod 6. The drive unit 5 drives the telescopic rod 6 to extend or retract, thereby moving the baffle plate 7 towards or away from the second side plate 3. A gap 8 of a certain width is provided between adjacent rollers 4. A limiting block 9 is integrally formed on the baffle plate 7. The shape and size of the limiting block 9 match the gap 8 between the rollers 4, allowing it to fit tightly into the gap 8 and slide smoothly along the direction of the gap 8. This ensures that the baffle plate 7 maintains a stable linear motion trajectory during movement, improving the accuracy of the baffle plate 7's position control.

[0035] Reference Figure 2 The roller 4 is also equipped with a fixed shaft 13, which is fixedly connected to the roller 4. The fixed shaft 13 is connected to the output shaft of the motor through a coupling or other connecting parts. The motor is mounted on the base 1 or side plate through a fixed bracket. When the motor starts, it drives the roller 4 to rotate through the fixed shaft 13, providing power for material conveying. A speed-regulating motor can be selected to adjust the speed of the roller 4 according to the conveying requirements of different materials.

[0036] Reference Figure 2 and Figure 4A rear baffle 14 is mounted on the base 1. The rear baffle 14 is perpendicular to the base 1 and connected to the first side plate 2 and the second side plate 3. Its height is slightly higher than the upper surface of the roller 4. The rear baffle 14 has mounting holes 15, and a mounting plate 16 is mounted near the mounting holes 15. The mounting plate 16 is fixed to the rear baffle 14 by welding or bolts. A sensor 17 is mounted on the mounting plate 16. The sensor 17 can be a photoelectric sensor or a proximity sensor, etc., to detect the position and status information of the material during the conveying process. A light-transmitting hole 18 is provided on the first side plate 2. The position of the light-transmitting hole 18 corresponds to that of the baffle plate 7, facilitating optical detection equipment to monitor the position of the baffle plate 7 through the light-transmitting hole 18.

[0037] The implementation principle of this embodiment is as follows: In actual use, the material is placed on the roller 4, and the motor drives the roller 4 to rotate, conveying the material forward under the drive of the roller 4. When it is necessary to block or position the material, the drive component 5 drives the baffle plate 7 to move to the appropriate position, and the limit block 9 slides in the gap 8 of the roller 4 to ensure that the baffle plate 7 is accurately positioned. The sensor 17 monitors the material position in real time. When the material reaches the predetermined position, it transmits a signal to the control system. The control system can control the actions of the drive component 5, the motor, and other components according to the preset program to achieve precise material conveying and positioning. The protective cover 12 ensures the normal operation of the sprocket 10 and the chain 11, the rear baffle 14 prevents the material from slipping backward, and the light-transmitting hole 18 assists in optical detection. All components of the entire device work together to achieve efficient, stable, and precise material conveying.

[0038] The embodiments described in this specific implementation are preferred embodiments of this application and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this application. Therefore, all equivalent changes made in accordance with the structure, shape and principle of this application should be covered within the scope of protection of this application.

Claims

1. A universal stacker for automated guided vehicles and hand trucks, characterized in that, Includes a base (1), on which a first side plate (2) and a second side plate (3) are spaced apart. A plurality of rollers (4) are rotatably mounted between the first side plate (2) and the second side plate (3). A driving member (5) is provided on the first side plate (2), and a telescopic rod (6) is provided on the driving member (5). A baffle plate (7) is provided on the telescopic rod (6). The baffle plate (7) is driven by the driving member (5) to move closer to or further away from the second side plate (3). A gap (8) is provided between adjacent rollers (4), and a limiting block (9) is provided on the baffle plate (7). The limiting block (9) can be fitted into the gap (8) and slide along the direction set by the gap (8). The base (1) is provided with a rear baffle (14); The rear baffle (14) is provided with a mounting hole (15), and a mounting plate (16) is provided on the rear baffle (14) near the mounting hole (15), and a sensor (17) is provided on the mounting plate (16); A sprocket (10) is provided on several of the rollers (4), and a chain (11) is meshed between the sprockets (10) on adjacent rollers (4), so that adjacent rollers (4) can rotate synchronously through the sprockets (10) and the chain (11); The base (1) is provided with a protective cover (12) near the sprocket (10); The roller (4) is provided with a fixed shaft (13) for connecting a motor to drive the roller (4) to rotate; The first side plate (2) is provided with a light-transmitting hole (18), and the light-transmitting hole (18) and the baffle plate (7) are respectively provided; The first and second side plates are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the base. The rollers are arranged horizontally at equal intervals to form a material conveying plane. The roller surface is provided with anti-slip texture or coating. The limiting block and the baffle are integrally formed. The shape and size of the limiting block match the gap so that they can fit tightly. The rear baffle is perpendicular to the base and connected to the first and second side plates. The height of the rear baffle is slightly higher than the upper surface of the roller.

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