Tool for assisting container calibration

Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of container calibration, in particular to a tool for assisting container calibration, which comprises a hanging bracket, fixing plates are fixed on two opposite sides of the bottom of the hanging bracket, a mounting rod is fixed in the middle of each fixing plate, a sliding seat is slidably connected onto each mounting rod, and a movable seat is slidably connected onto each sliding seat. A rotating column is rotationally connected to the middle of the movable seat, a mounting frame is fixed to the bottom surface of the rotating column, electric push rods are fixed to the two opposite sides of the mounting frame, clamping plates are fixed to the output ends of the electric push rods, telescopic rods are fixedly connected between the mounting frame and the clamping plates, and a container body is clamped between the clamping plates. And a distance meter is mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting frame. The stacking position of the container can be adjusted based on position data measured by the distance measuring instrument when the container is calibrated and stacked, rapid positioning and calibration of the clamped container are achieved, convenience is achieved, and calibration efficiency and quality are improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of container calibration technology, and in particular to a tooling for assisting container calibration. Background Technology

[0002] A shipping container is a type of packaging box for goods, which facilitates the transportation and handling of goods. Through the standardized transportation of containers, more goods can be transported at once, and transportation costs can be reduced. When stacking containers, calibration fixtures are needed to assist in their positioning.

[0003] Currently, container handling is done by cranes. Due to limited visibility, it is difficult to accurately place containers in one go and meet the requirements of straightness and levelness when stacking them. Operators need to repeatedly calibrate the positions of the upper and lower containers by feel, which is complicated and inefficient. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to solve the problem of cumbersome and inefficient calibration in the existing technology, and to propose a tooling for assisting container calibration.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution:

[0006] A tooling for assisting container calibration includes a hanger, with fixed plates fixed to opposite sides of the bottom of the hanger, a mounting rod fixed in the middle of the fixed plates, a slide block slidably connected to the mounting rod, a movable seat slidably connected to the slide block, a rotating column rotatably connected in the middle of the movable seat, a mounting frame fixed to the bottom surface of the rotating column, electric push rods fixed to opposite sides of the mounting frame, a clamping plate fixed to the output end of the electric push rods, a telescopic rod fixedly connected between the mounting frame and the clamping plate, a container body clamped in the middle of the clamping plate, and a rangefinder mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting frame.

[0007] Also includes:

[0008] A driving component is used to drive the slide and the movable seat to slide horizontally;

[0009] A rotating component, which drives the mounting bracket to rotate.

[0010] Preferably, the driving component includes:

[0011] A first motor, the first motor being fixed to the fixing plate;

[0012] The first lead screw is fixed at the output end of the first motor;

[0013] The first lead screw is rotatably connected to the fixed plate.

[0014] Preferably, the driving component further includes:

[0015] The second motor is fixed on the slide.

[0016] The second lead screw is fixed to the output end of the second motor;

[0017] A guide rod, which is fixed to the slide.

[0018] Preferably, the slide is threadedly connected to the first lead screw, the movable seat is threadedly connected to the second lead screw, the slide has an external thread that mates with the first lead screw, the movable seat has an external thread that mates with the second lead screw, and the movable seat is slidably connected to the guide rod.

[0019] Preferably, the rotating component includes:

[0020] Two mounting blocks are provided, and the two mounting blocks are fixed to the top surface of the movable seat.

[0021] A drive unit, which is fixed to the mounting block;

[0022] A worm gear, which is fixed to the output end of the drive motor and is rotatably connected to the mounting block;

[0023] A worm gear is fixed on the rotating column and meshes with the worm.

[0024] Preferably, the first motor, the second motor, and the drive motor are all electrically connected to the rangefinder.

[0025] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following advantages:

[0026] 1. This utility model can drive and adjust the position of the container in multiple horizontal directions through the driving component, and adjust the placement angle of the container through the rotating component. This process is based on the position data measured by the rangefinder, realizing the rapid positioning and calibration of the clamped container, which is not only convenient, but also improves the calibration efficiency and quality.

[0027] 2. This utility model activates an electric push rod, which extends to push the clamping plate towards the center. At the same time, the telescopic rod also extends, providing additional support and guidance for the clamping plate. When the clamping plate contacts the container body, it continues to apply pressure until the container body is firmly clamped in the center, so that the container is stably clamped and stacked, preventing the container from falling during the calibration process and improving its stability in use. Attached Figure Description

[0028] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a tooling for assisting container calibration proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall bottom view of a tooling structure for assisting container calibration proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the driving and rotating components of a tooling for assisting container calibration proposed in this utility model.

[0031] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the drive component structure of a tooling for assisting container calibration proposed in this utility model.

[0032] In the picture:

[0033] 1. Lifting bracket; 2. Fixing plate; 3. Mounting rod; 4. Slide; 41. First motor; 42. First lead screw; 5. Movable seat; 51. Second motor; 52. Second lead screw; 53. Guide rod; 6. Rotating column; 61. Mounting block; 62. Drive motor; 63. Worm gear; 64. Worm wheel; 7. Mounting bracket; 8. Electric push rod; 81. Telescopic rod; 9. Clamping plate; 10. Container body; 11. Rangefinder. Detailed Implementation

[0034] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments.

[0035] Reference Figures 1-4A tooling for assisting container calibration includes a gantry 1, which is the support structure for the entire system and is used to suspend the system at a height (such as on a crane or gantry) to lift the entire system to the required height. Fixed plates 2 are fixed to opposite sides of the bottom of the gantry 1. A mounting rod 3 is fixed to the middle of the fixed plates 2. A slide block 4 is slidably connected to the mounting rod 3, providing a sliding track for the slide block 4. The design of the mounting rod 3 allows the slide block 4 to slide on it, thereby adjusting the position of the clamping plate 9. A movable seat 5 is slidably connected to the slide block 4. A rotating column 6 is rotatably connected to the middle of the movable seat 5. A mounting frame 7 is fixed to the bottom surface of the rotating column 6. Electric push rods 8 are fixed to opposite sides of the mounting frame 7. The output end of the electric push rod 8 is fixed to the clamping plate 9. A telescopic rod 81 is fixedly connected between the mounting frame 7 and the clamping plate 9. The telescopic rod 81 provides additional stability and support, and can also absorb impact forces during the clamping process to a certain extent. The container body 10 is clamped in the middle of the clamping plate 9. When clamping the container body 10, the electric push rod 8 is in the retracted state in the initial state, and a certain distance is maintained between the clamping plates 9 so that the container body 10 can be placed into the clamping area. After clamping the container body 10, the electric push rod 8 and the telescopic rod 81 will remain in the current state to ensure that the container body 10 will not fall off or move during transportation or handling.

[0036] A rangefinder 11 is mounted on the bottom surface of the mounting bracket 7. The rangefinder 11 is an infrared rangefinder 11. When infrared rays are emitted from the rangefinder 11, they are reflected back after hitting a reflective object and are received by the rangefinder 11. By calculating the time difference between the emission and reception of the infrared rays and combining it with the propagation speed of the infrared rays, the distance can be accurately calculated. The rangefinder 11 is used to measure the distance between the clamping plate 9 and the container. The data provided by the rangefinder 11 can help the operator to accurately adjust the position and force of the clamping plate 9 to ensure safe and effective clamping and movement of the container.

[0037] A tooling for assisting container calibration also includes a drive component and a rotating component. The drive component is used to drive the slide 4 and the movable seat 5 to slide horizontally, and the rotating component is used to drive the mounting frame 7 to rotate.

[0038] Furthermore, the driving component includes a first motor 41 and a first lead screw 42. The first motor 41 is fixed on the fixed plate 2, and the first lead screw 42 is fixed at the output end of the first motor 41. The first lead screw 42 is rotatably connected to the fixed plate 2.

[0039] Furthermore, the driving component also includes a second motor 51, a second lead screw 52, ​​and a guide rod 53. The second motor 51 is fixed on the slide 4, the second lead screw 52 is fixed on the output end of the second motor 51, and the guide rod 53 is fixed on the slide 4.

[0040] Furthermore, the slide 4 is threadedly connected to the first lead screw 42, and the movable seat 5 is threadedly connected to the second lead screw 52. The slide 4 has an external thread that mates with the first lead screw 42, and the movable seat 5 has an external thread that mates with the second lead screw 52. The movable seat 5 is slidably connected to the guide rod 53, providing a sliding track for the movable seat 5 and ensuring that the movable seat 5 remains stable during movement.

[0041] Furthermore, the rotating component includes a mounting block 61, a drive motor 62, a worm gear 63, and a worm wheel 64. Two mounting blocks 61 are provided, fixed to the top surface of the movable seat 5, providing stable support for the drive motor 62 and the worm gear 63. The drive motor 62 is fixed to the mounting block 61, and the worm gear 63 is fixed to the output end of the drive motor 62, rotatably connected to the mounting block 61. The worm wheel 64 is fixed to the rotating column 6, meshing with the worm gear 63. The worm gear 63 has specific helical tooth grooves for meshing with the tooth surface of the worm wheel 64, and the meshing of the worm gear 63 and the worm wheel 64 has a self-locking characteristic, meaning that when the worm gear 63 stops rotating, the worm wheel 64 and the rotating column 6 will also maintain their current positions and will not rotate on their own due to external force.

[0042] It should be noted that a support shaft is installed on the movable seat 5 to support the rotation of the worm gear 64, and the support shaft supports the worm gear 64 when it rotates.

[0043] Furthermore, the first motor 41, the second motor 51, and the drive motor 62 are all electrically connected to the rangefinder 11. When the rangefinder 11 detects that the distance between the clamping plate 9 and the container reaches a preset value, the control system can automatically stop the operation of the motors and the drive motor 62 to prevent excessive clamping force from causing damage.

[0044] It should be noted that the specific models and specifications of the first motor 41, the second motor 51, the drive motor 62, the electric push rod 8, and the rangefinder 11 need to be selected and determined according to the actual specifications of the device. The specific selection and calculation methods adopt the existing technology in this field, so they will not be elaborated here.

[0045] The functional principle of this utility model can be explained through the following operation methods:

[0046] When using this tooling to assist in container stacking calibration, firstly, the drive gantry 1 is placed above the container body 10, and the electric push rod 8 is activated to push the clamping plate 9 to slide towards both ends of the container body 10 to clamp and fix it. Then, the distance measuring instrument 11 scans and measures it. The distance measuring instrument 11 can measure the distance between the container body 10 clamped by the clamping plate 9 and the placed container body 10 in real time. The measured distance data is transmitted to the control system of the first motor 41, the second motor 51 and the drive motor 62 which are electrically connected to the distance measuring instrument 11. Based on this data, the control system calculates how the motor and drive motor 62 need to operate to achieve precise movement and positioning.

[0047] When the first motor 41 starts, it drives the first lead screw 42 to rotate. Since the slide 4 has an external thread that engages with the first lead screw 42, the slide 4 will move linearly along the direction of the first lead screw 42. When the second motor 51 starts, it drives the second lead screw 52 to rotate. The movable seat 5 has an external thread that engages with the second lead screw 52, ​​so the movable seat 5 will move linearly along the direction of the second lead screw 52, ​​which can drive the container clamped at its bottom to move and adjust in multiple horizontal directions. When the drive motor 62 starts, it drives the worm gear 63 to rotate. When the worm gear 63 rotates, it meshes with the worm wheel 64, which drives the mounting bracket 7 at the bottom of the rotating column 6 to rotate, which can adjust the placement angle of the container. This allows for rapid positioning and calibration of the clamped container body 10 based on the measured position data, making calibration convenient and improving calibration efficiency and quality.

[0048] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any equivalent substitutions or changes made by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model, based on the technical solution and the inventive concept of the present utility model, should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A tool for assisting alignment of a container, comprising a hanger (1), characterised in that, The bottom of the hanger (1) is fixed with fixed plates (2) on both sides. The middle of the fixed plate (2) is fixed with an installation rod (3). The installation rod (3) is slidably connected with a slide seat (4). The slide seat (4) is slidably connected with a movable seat (5). The movable seat (5) is rotatably connected with a rotating column (6). The bottom surface of the rotating column (6) is fixed with an installation frame (7). The mounting frame (7) is fixed with electric push rods (8) on both sides. The output end of the electric push rod (8) is fixed with a clamping plate (9). The mounting frame (7) and the clamping plate (9) are fixedly connected with a telescopic rod (81). The clamping plate (9) clamps the container body (10) in the middle. The bottom surface of the mounting frame (7) is equipped with a rangefinder (11). Also includes: A driving component, the driving component being used to drive the slide (4) and the movable seat (5) to slide horizontally; A rotating component is used to drive the mounting bracket (7) to rotate.

2. The tooling for assisting alignment of a container according to claim 1, wherein, The driving component includes: The first motor (41) is fixed on the fixed plate (2); The first lead screw (42) is fixed at the output end of the first motor (41); The first lead screw (42) is rotatably connected to the fixed plate (2).

3. A tool for assisting alignment of a container as claimed in claim 2, wherein, The driving component also includes: The second motor (51) is fixed on the slide (4); The second lead screw (52) is fixed on the output end of the second motor (51); Guide rod (53), which is fixed on the slide (4).

4. The alignment aid of claim 3, wherein, The slide (4) is threadedly connected to the first lead screw (42), the movable seat (5) is threadedly connected to the second lead screw (52), the slide (4) has an external thread that engages with the first lead screw (42), the movable seat (5) has an external thread that engages with the second lead screw (52), and the movable seat (5) is slidably connected to the guide rod (53).

5. A tool for assisting alignment of a container as claimed in claim 4, wherein, The rotating component includes: Mounting blocks (61), two mounting blocks (61) are provided, and the two mounting blocks (61) are fixed on the top surface of the movable seat (5); A drive unit (62) is fixed on the mounting block (61); The worm (63) is fixed to the output end of the drive (62) and is rotatably connected to the mounting block (61); A worm gear (64) is fixed on the rotating column (6) and meshes with the worm (63).

6. A tool for assisting alignment of a container according to claim 5, wherein, The first motor (41), the second motor (51) and the drive motor (62) are all electrically connected to the rangefinder (11).

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