Electricity taking structure of high-automation sorting trolley
By introducing cleaning and installation components into the power supply structure of the automated sorting trolley, the problems of dust accumulation on the copper guide rails and inconvenient assembly were solved, enabling automatic cleaning and rapid assembly and improving the efficiency of the equipment.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ZHEJIANG XINGJI INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-05-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-01
AI Technical Summary
In the current highly automated sorting cart, the copper guide rails are prone to dust accumulation and are difficult to clean during use. At the same time, the assembly of the power-collecting pulley assembly with the sorting cart is inconvenient.
A power supply structure including a cleaning component and an installation component was designed. The cleaning component is slidably connected to a copper guide rail via a cleaning brush to achieve automatic cleaning. The installation component is easy to assemble quickly through structures such as connecting blocks and fixing rods.
It enables automatic cleaning of copper guide rails and rapid assembly of power-collecting pulley components with sorting carts, improving practicality and convenience of use.
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Abstract
Description
A power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart Technical Field
[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of sorting cart technology, specifically relating to a power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart. Background Technology
[0002] A highly automated sorting cart is a small transport vehicle that operates autonomously using automatic navigation technology. It can complete tasks such as material handling, sorting, and distribution according to a preset route without human intervention. It requires a power supply structure for operation.
[0003] Chinese Patent Application No. 202021676074.4 discloses a power supply device for a sorting trolley in a logistics sorting machine. It includes a power-collecting pulley assembly, copper guide rails, and slotted optocouplers. The power-collecting pulley assembly is fixed to the bottom of the sorting trolley body, the slotted optocouplers are fixed to the frame of the sorting machine, and the copper guide rails are fixed to both ends of the slotted optocouplers, with the copper guide rails and slotted optocouplers distributed alternately. The power-collecting pulley assembly is electrically connected to the motor of the sorting trolley. A conductive wheel is provided at the bottom of the power-collecting pulley assembly. When the conductive wheel contacts the copper guide rail, it supplies power to the motor of the sorting trolley; when it disconnects, it cuts off the power. The structure is simple, occupies little space, is not prone to jamming, and allows for smooth connection of power supply between upper and lower sorting trolleys.
[0004] The aforementioned patent makes it inconvenient to clean the copper guide rails when the sorting trolley is moving. After prolonged use, dust accumulates on them, which can affect their use. Furthermore, it is inconvenient to assemble the power collection pulley assembly with the sorting trolley during use. Summary of the Invention
[0005] To address the problems mentioned in the background section, this invention provides a power supply structure for a highly automated sorting trolley. This structure facilitates the cleaning of the copper guide rails during the movement of the power supply pulley assembly, and allows for rapid assembly between the power supply pulley assembly and the sorting trolley.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart, comprising a sorting cart body, a power supply pulley assembly disposed below the sorting cart body, a copper guide rail disposed below the power supply pulley assembly, a slotted optocoupler disposed at one end of the copper guide rail, a cleaning assembly disposed on one side of the power supply pulley assembly, one end of the cleaning assembly being slidably connected to the copper guide rail, and the sorting cart body and the power supply pulley assembly being connected by an installation assembly.
[0007] Preferably, the cleaning assembly includes a connecting plate, a mounting block, a mounting screw, a connecting component, and a cleaning brush. The connecting plate abuts against one side of the electric pulley assembly. The mounting blocks are symmetrically and fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate. A mounting screw is installed in the middle of the mounting block. A connecting component is provided below the mounting screw. A cleaning brush is provided below the connecting component. The cleaning brush and the copper guide rail are in close sliding connection.
[0008] Preferably, the connecting assembly includes a limiting seat, a T-shaped insert, a limiting screw, a cylindrical limiting block, and an anti-slip handle. The limiting seat is fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting plate, a T-shaped insert is tightly inserted into one side of the limiting seat, the lower part of the T-shaped insert is fixedly connected to the cleaning brush, a limiting screw is threaded to one end of the limiting seat, an anti-slip handle is fixedly connected to the upper part of the limiting screw, and a cylindrical limiting block is fixedly connected to the lower part of the limiting screw. The cylindrical limiting block and the limiting seat are in a sliding connection.
[0009] Preferably, the T-shaped insert has a limiting hole on its upper side that matches the cylindrical limiting block, and the pulley assembly has a threaded hole on one side that matches the mounting screw.
[0010] Preferably, the mounting assembly includes a fixed base, a connecting block, a fixed rod, a pull block, and a fixed spring. The two ends of the pulley assembly are symmetrically and fixedly connected to fixed bases. A connecting block is inserted into the top of the fixed base. A fixed rod is slidably connected to one end of the fixed base. A pull block is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed rod. A fixed spring is symmetrically and fixedly connected to one side of the pull block. The other end of the fixed spring is fixedly connected to the fixed base.
[0011] Preferably, the two ends below the connecting block are symmetrically and fixedly connected with positioning rods, the upper part of the fixing seat is provided with positioning holes that cooperate with the positioning rods, and the two sides of the connecting block are provided with fixing holes that cooperate with the fixing rods.
[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:
[0013] 1. This utility model achieves the effect of cleaning the copper guide rail when the power-collecting pulley assembly moves by setting up a cleaning component. Furthermore, the cleaning brush is easy to disassemble and replace by connecting components.
[0014] 2. This utility model achieves the effect of quick assembly between the power collection pulley assembly and the sorting cart by setting up installation components. This structure is easy to use and can quickly install the power collection pulley assembly without the need for external tools. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;
[0016] Figure 2 is a structural schematic diagram of the cleaning component of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 3 is a cross-sectional structural diagram of the connecting component of this utility model;
[0018] Figure 4 is a schematic diagram of the installation component of this utility model.
[0019] In the diagram: 1. Sorting trolley body; 2. Electric pulley assembly; 3. Copper guide rail; 4. Slotted optocoupler; 5. Cleaning assembly; 51. Connecting plate; 52. Mounting block; 53. Mounting screw; 54. Connecting assembly; 55. Cleaning brush; 541. Limit seat; 542. T-shaped insert; 543. Limit screw; 544. Cylindrical limit block; 545. Anti-slip handle; 6. Mounting assembly; 61. Fixing seat; 62. Connecting block; 63. Fixing rod; 64. Pull block; 65. Fixing spring; 66. Positioning rod. Detailed Implementation
[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0021] Example 1
[0022] Please refer to Figures 1-4. This utility model provides the following technical solution: a power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart, including a sorting cart body 1, a power supply pulley assembly 2 disposed below the sorting cart body 1, a copper guide rail 3 disposed below the power supply pulley assembly 2, a slotted optocoupler 4 disposed at one end of the copper guide rail 3, a cleaning assembly 5 disposed on one side of the power supply pulley assembly 2, one end of the cleaning assembly 5 being slidably connected to the copper guide rail 3, and the sorting cart body 1 and the power supply pulley assembly 2 being connected by an installation assembly 6.
[0023] Specifically, the cleaning assembly 5 includes a connecting plate 51, a mounting block 52, a mounting screw 53, a connecting component 54, and a cleaning brush 55. The connecting plate 51 is abutted against one side of the power take-off pulley assembly 2. The mounting blocks 52 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate 51. The mounting screw 53 is installed in the middle of the mounting block 52. The connecting component 54 is located below the mounting screw 53. The cleaning brush 55 is located below the connecting component 54. The cleaning brush 55 and the copper guide rail 3 are in close sliding connection.
[0024] By adopting the above technical solution, the device and the power-collecting pulley assembly 2 can be easily connected through the mounting block 52 and mounting screw 53. Thus, during use, the dust can be easily swept off by sliding between the cleaning brush 55 and the copper guide rail 3.
[0025] Specifically, the connecting assembly 54 includes a limiting seat 541, a T-shaped insert 542, a limiting screw 543, a cylindrical limiting block 544, and an anti-slip handle 545. The limiting seat 541 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting plate 51. The T-shaped insert 542 is tightly inserted into one side of the limiting seat 541. The lower part of the T-shaped insert 542 is fixedly connected to the cleaning brush 55. One end of the limiting seat 541 is threadedly connected to the limiting screw 543. The anti-slip handle 545 is fixedly connected to the upper part of the limiting screw 543. The cylindrical limiting block 544 is fixedly connected to the lower part of the limiting screw 543. The cylindrical limiting block 544 and the limiting seat 541 are in a sliding fit.
[0026] By adopting the above technical solution, by turning the anti-slip handle 545, the anti-slip handle 545 drives the limit screw 543 to rotate. The rotation of the limit screw 543 will drive the cylindrical limit block 544 to move, so that it disengages from the limit hole opened on the T-shaped insert 542 and tightly inserted into the cylindrical limit block 544. Then, the cleaning brush 55 can be removed and replaced by separating the T-shaped insert 542 and the limit seat 541.
[0027] Specifically, the T-shaped insert 542 has a limiting hole on its upper part that matches the cylindrical limiting block 544, and the electric pulley assembly 2 has a threaded hole on one side that matches the mounting screw 53.
[0028] By adopting the above technical solution, the limiting hole facilitates the insertion of the cylindrical limiting block 544 to fix the T-shaped insert 542 and the limiting seat 541, and the threaded hole facilitates the cooperation with the mounting screw 53 to fix the mounting block 52.
[0029] In this embodiment, the mounting block 52 and mounting screw 53 facilitate the connection between the device and the power-collecting pulley assembly 2. During use, the cleaning brush 55 slides smoothly against the copper guide rail 3, easily sweeping away dust. Turning the anti-slip handle 545 rotates the limiting screw 543, which in turn moves the cylindrical limiting block 544, disengaging it from the limiting hole on the T-shaped insert 542 that tightly engages with the cylindrical limiting block 544. The cleaning brush 55 can then be removed and replaced by separating the T-shaped insert 542 from the limiting seat 541. This allows the device to automatically clean the copper guide rail 3 during movement, improving its practicality.
[0030] Example 2
[0031] The difference between this embodiment and embodiment 1 is that, specifically, the installation component 6 includes a fixed base 61, a connecting block 62, a fixed rod 63, a pull block 64, and a fixed spring 65. The two ends of the electric pulley assembly 2 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the fixed base 61. The connecting block 62 is inserted into the top of the fixed base 61. The fixed rod 63 is slidably connected to one end of the fixed base 61. The pull block 64 is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed rod 63. The fixed spring 65 is symmetrically and fixedly connected to one side of the pull block 64. The other end of the fixed spring 65 is fixedly connected to the fixed base 61.
[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, by pulling the pull block 64, the pull block 64 stretches the fixing spring 65, which drives the fixing rod 63 to move and enter the fixing seat 61. Then, the connecting block 62 and the fixing seat 61 are engaged. Then, the pull block 64 is released, the fixing spring 65 returns to its original position, and the fixing rod 63 is driven to be inserted into the fixing holes on both sides of the connecting block 62 and the fixing rod 63 are tightly inserted, thereby completing the fixed installation.
[0033] Specifically, positioning rods 66 are symmetrically and fixedly connected to both ends of the lower part of the connecting block 62, positioning holes that cooperate with the positioning rods 66 are opened on the upper part of the fixing seat 61, and fixing holes that cooperate with the fixing rods 63 are opened on both sides of the connecting block 62.
[0034] By adopting the above technical solution, the positioning rod 66 and the positioning hole cooperate to facilitate positioning when the connecting block 62 and the fixing seat 61 are connected. The fixing hole facilitates the insertion of the fixing rod 63 to fix the connecting block 62 and the fixing seat 61.
[0035] In this embodiment, when in use: by pulling the pull block 64, the pull block 64 stretches the fixing spring 65, which drives the fixing rod 63 to move into the fixing seat 61. Then, the connecting block 62 and the fixing seat 61 are engaged. Then, the pull block 64 is released, the fixing spring 65 returns to its original position, and the fixing rod 63 is driven to insert into the fixing holes on both sides of the connecting block 62, which are tightly inserted into the fixing holes of the fixing rod 63, thereby completing the fixed installation. The positioning rod 66 cooperates with the positioning hole to facilitate positioning when the connecting block 62 and the fixing seat 61 are connected. The fixing hole facilitates the insertion of the fixing rod 63 to fix the connecting block 62 and the fixing seat 61. This allows the device to be easily assembled between the sorting trolley body 1 and the power take-up pulley assembly 2 during use.
[0036] The structure and operating principle of the sorting trolley body 1, power-collecting pulley assembly 2, copper guide rail 3, and slotted optocoupler 4 in this utility model have been disclosed in a power-collecting device for a logistics sorting machine disclosed in Chinese patent application number 202021676074.4. Its working principle is as follows: the power-collecting pulley assembly 2 includes a conductive wheel, wheel seat, slider, conductive column, spring, conductive swing arm, limiting nut, first conductive pin, second conductive pin, and limiting pin. The slotted optocoupler 4 is fixedly connected to the frame of the sorting machine. The copper guide rail 3 is fixedly connected to both ends of the slotted optocoupler 4, and the copper guide rail 3 and the slotted optocoupler 4 are alternately distributed. The power-collecting pulley assembly 2 is electrically connected to the motor of the sorting trolley body 1. A conductive wheel is provided at the bottom of the power-collecting pulley assembly 2. When the conductive wheel contacts the copper guide rail 3, it supplies power to the motor of the sorting trolley body 1; when it disconnects, it cuts off the power.
[0037] The working principle and usage process of this utility model: This utility model is used for powering a highly automated sorting trolley. In use, the slotted optocoupler 4 is fixedly connected to the frame of the sorting machine, and the copper guide rails 3 are fixedly connected to both ends of the slotted optocoupler 4. The copper guide rails 3 and the slotted optocoupler 4 are alternately distributed. The power-collecting pulley assembly 2 is electrically connected to the motor of the sorting trolley body 1. A conductive wheel is provided at the bottom of the power-collecting pulley assembly 2. When the conductive wheel contacts the copper guide rail 3, it supplies power to the motor of the sorting trolley body 1; when disconnected, it cuts off the power. The cleaning assembly 5 facilitates movement and automatically cleans the copper guide rails. The guide rail 3 is cleaned, and the installation component 6 facilitates the quick and easy assembly between the sorting cart body 1 and the power-collecting pulley assembly 2. When in use, the cleaning component 5 is connected to the power-collecting pulley assembly 2 via the installation block 52 and installation screws 53. During use, the cleaning brush 55 slides smoothly against the copper guide rail 3, easily sweeping away dust. Turning the anti-slip handle 545 rotates the limit screw 543, which in turn moves the cylindrical limit block 544. This allows the T-shaped insert 542 to disengage from the limiting hole on top of the cylindrical limiting block 544, which is tightly inserted into the T-shaped insert 542. The cleaning brush 55 can then be removed and replaced by separating the T-shaped insert 542 from the limiting seat 541. This facilitates automatic cleaning of the copper guide rail 3 during device movement, improving its practicality. When using the mounting component 6, pulling the pull block 64 stretches the fixing spring 65, causing the fixing rod 63 to move into the fixing seat 61. Then, the connection... Block 62 and fixed seat 61 engage, then pull block 64 is released, fixing spring 65 returns to its original position, driving fixing rod 63 to insert into fixing holes on both sides of connecting block 62 that are tightly inserted with fixing rod 63, thereby completing the fixed installation. Positioning rod 66 cooperates with positioning hole to facilitate positioning when connecting block 62 and fixed seat 61 are connected. Fixing hole facilitates insertion of fixing rod 63 to fix connecting block 62 and fixed seat 61, so that the device can be easily assembled between sorting trolley body 1 and power take-off pulley assembly 2 during use.
[0038] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart, comprising a sorting cart body (1), wherein a power supply pulley assembly (2) is disposed below the sorting cart body (1), a copper guide rail (3) is disposed below the power supply pulley assembly (2), and a slotted optocoupler (4) is disposed at one end of the copper guide rail (3), characterized in that: A cleaning component (5) is provided on one side of the power take-up pulley assembly (2). One end of the cleaning component (5) is slidably connected to the copper guide rail (3). The sorting trolley body (1) and the power take-up pulley assembly (2) are connected by the mounting component (6).
2. The power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cleaning assembly (5) includes a connecting plate (51), a mounting block (52), a mounting screw (53), a connecting component (54), and a cleaning brush (55). The connecting plate (51) is abutted on one side of the power take-off pulley assembly (2). The mounting blocks (52) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to both sides of the connecting plate (51). The mounting screw (53) is installed in the middle of the mounting block (52). The connecting component (54) is provided below the mounting screw (53). The cleaning brush (55) is provided below the connecting component (54). The cleaning brush (55) and the copper guide rail (3) are in close sliding connection.
3. The power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart according to claim 2, characterized in that: The connecting assembly (54) includes a limiting seat (541), a T-shaped plug (542), a limiting screw (543), a cylindrical limiting block (544), and an anti-slip handle (545). The limiting seat (541) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the connecting plate (51). The T-shaped plug (542) is tightly inserted into one side of the limiting seat (541). The lower part of the T-shaped plug (542) is fixedly connected to the cleaning brush (55). One end of the limiting seat (541) is threadedly connected to the limiting screw (543). The anti-slip handle (545) is fixedly connected to the upper part of the limiting screw (543). The cylindrical limiting block (544) is fixedly connected to the lower part of the limiting screw (543). The cylindrical limiting block (544) and the limiting seat (541) are in close sliding connection.
4. The power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart according to claim 3, characterized in that: The T-shaped insert (542) has a limiting hole on its upper side that matches the cylindrical limiting block (544), and the pulley assembly (2) has a threaded hole on one side that matches the mounting screw (53).
5. The power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation assembly (6) includes a fixed base (61), a connecting block (62), a fixed rod (63), a pull block (64), and a fixed spring (65). The two ends of the electric pulley assembly (2) are symmetrically and fixedly connected to the fixed base (61). The connecting block (62) is inserted into the top of the fixed base (61). The fixed rod (63) is slidably connected to one end of the fixed base (61). The pull block (64) is fixedly connected to one end of the fixed rod (63). The fixed spring (65) is symmetrically and fixedly connected to one side of the pull block (64). The other end of the fixed spring (65) is fixedly connected to the fixed base (61).
6. The power supply structure for a highly automated sorting cart according to claim 5, characterized in that: The connecting block (62) has symmetrical and fixedly connected positioning rods (66) at both ends below. The fixing seat (61) has a positioning hole above it that matches the positioning rod (66), and the connecting block (62) has fixing holes on both sides that match the fixing rod (63).
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Power taking device of sorting trolley of logistics sorting machine
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