Rail switching device of air transport trolley

CN224225971UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-12SUPER TECH IND (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SUPER TECH IND (GUANGDONG) CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-06-06
Publication Date
2026-05-12

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Technical Problem

Existing aerial transport vehicles struggle to achieve stability and translation during track switching, impacting transport efficiency and safety.

Method used

A track switching device for an aerial transport trolley was designed. By using an installation platform, a sliding structure and a sliding seat, combined with positioning components and a propulsion module, the switching between the first track and the second track can be realized, ensuring the stability of the transport trolley during translation.

Benefits of technology

This technology ensures the stability and translation of the material transport trolley during track switching, improving transportation efficiency, reducing the risk of vibration, and guaranteeing the continuity of the production process.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a track switching device of an air transport trolley, which comprises a mounting platform and a sliding seat, the mounting platform is in sliding connection with the sliding seat through a sliding structure, the sliding seat is provided with a first track and a second track, the side end of the first track is provided with a positioning assembly, and the side end of the second track is provided with a second track. The positioning assembly comprises supporting frames located on the two sides of the first track, a fixed clamping plate is arranged on one supporting frame, a first propelling module is arranged on the other supporting frame, and a movable clamping plate is arranged at the movable end of the first propelling module. Through the arrangement of the mounting platform, the sliding structure and the sliding seat, the switching between the first track and the second track is realized, the material conveying trolley on the first track realizes the feeding and discharging, the second track is used for the normal operation of other material conveying trolleys, and meanwhile, through the arrangement of the positioning assembly, the material conveying trolley on the first track is clamped, so that the stability of translation is realized.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of track technology, specifically to a track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] With the continuous development of the semiconductor industry, manufacturers face the challenge of improving production efficiency and reducing costs. Overhead automated handling systems are an important type of automated handling system in semiconductor manufacturing plants. By using overhead transport trolleys in conjunction with efficient rail transmission, they can improve material transportation efficiency, reduce labor costs and reduce pollution risks, and can greatly improve the overall production process.

[0003] The material transport trolley can move freely on the lower flange of the I-beam rail. After the material transport trolley reaches a specific position, it needs to stop temporarily. In order not to affect the normal operation of other material transport trolleys, a track switching device is required to move the material transport trolley that needs to be loaded and unloaded to one side, while allowing another track to be connected to provide transmission for other material transport trolleys. At the same time, it is necessary to ensure the stable displacement of the material transport trolleys that are loading and unloading materials. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle, which solves the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle, comprising an installation platform and a sliding seat, wherein the installation platform and the sliding seat are slidably connected by a sliding structure, a first track and a second track are provided on the sliding seat, a positioning component is provided on the side end of the first track, the positioning component includes fixed clamping plates located on both sides of the first track and a propulsion module one, wherein a movable clamping plate is provided on the movable end of the propulsion module one, and the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate form a clamping structure.

[0006] Preferably, the installation platform is further provided with a second propulsion module, the movable end of which is linked to the sliding seat.

[0007] Preferably, the movable seat includes a first mounting plate, a connecting plate, and a second mounting plate that are fitted together, wherein the positioning component and the first track are mounted on the first mounting plate, the second track is mounted on the second mounting plate, the two ends of the connecting plate are fixedly connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate respectively, and the sliding seat is in the shape of an "I".

[0008] Preferably, the sliding structure includes a slide rail disposed on the mounting platform and a slider disposed at the bottom of the sliding seat. The slide rail and the slider are assembled together. At least two or more slide rails are provided, and several slide rails are parallel to each other.

[0009] Preferably, the first track is a linear slide rail.

[0010] Preferably, the second track can be either a linear slide rail or an arc-shaped slide rail.

[0011] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0012] This utility model achieves the switching between the first track and the second track by setting up an installation platform, a sliding structure and a sliding seat. The material transport trolley on the first track stops at a specific position, while the second track allows other material transport trolleys to operate normally. At the same time, by setting up a positioning component, the material transport trolley on the first track is clamped to achieve translational stability. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;

[0014] Figure 2 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention. Figure 1 ;

[0015] Figure 3 This is a partial structural diagram of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 4 The third diagram shows a partial structural representation of this utility model. Detailed Implementation

[0017] 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.

[0018] In the description of this utility model, it should be understood that the terms "center," "longitudinal," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "horizontal," "vertical," "top," "inner," and "outer," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship, are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model 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 utility model. Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance.

[0019] Please see Figures 1 to 4The first embodiment of this utility model provides a track switching device for an aerial transport trolley, including a mounting platform 10 and a sliding seat 20. The mounting platform 10 and the sliding seat 20 are slidably connected by a sliding structure, and the mounting platform 10 and the sliding seat 20 can slide relative to each other through the sliding structure. A first track 21 and a second track 22 are provided on the sliding seat 20 to realize the switching between the first track 21 and the second track 22. The material transport trolley stops at a specific position on the first track 21, such as to realize the loading and unloading of the material transport trolley. The side end of the first track 21 is provided with A positioning component 30 is provided, which includes support frames 31 located on both sides of the first track 21. One support frame 31 is provided with a fixed clamping plate 32, and the other support frame 31 is provided with a push module 33. The movable end of the push module 33 is provided with a movable clamping plate 34. The movable clamping plate 34 and the fixed clamping plate 32 form a clamping structure. The push module 33 pushes the movable clamping plate 34 to move, which can cooperate with the fixed clamping plate 32 to clamp the material transport trolley on the first track 21, so as to achieve the stability of translation and prevent the material transport trolley from shaking during translation.

[0020] The installation platform 10 is also equipped with a second propulsion module 11. The movable end of the second propulsion module 11 is linked to the sliding seat 20. That is, the second propulsion module 11 is used to drive the switching between the first track 21 and the second track 22. In this embodiment, the second propulsion module 11 is a motor and a lead screw module that are linked together.

[0021] The movable seat 20 includes a first mounting plate 23, a connecting plate 24, and a second mounting plate 25 that are fitted together. The positioning component 30 and the first track 21 are mounted on the first mounting plate 23, and the second track 22 is mounted on the second mounting plate 24. The two ends of the connecting plate 24 are fixedly connected to the first mounting plate 23 and the second mounting plate 25, respectively. The sliding seat 20 is in the shape of an "I". This structure can realize the synchronous transmission of the first mounting plate 23 and the second mounting plate 25, and ensure the stable translation of the first track 21 and the second track 22.

[0022] The sliding structure includes a slide rail 12 mounted on the mounting platform 10 and a slider (not shown) mounted at the bottom of the sliding seat 20. In this embodiment, the slider is mounted on the bottom side of the ends of the first mounting plate 23 and the second mounting plate 25 respectively. The slide rail 12 is assembled with the slider. There are at least two or more slide rails 12, and several slide rails 12 are parallel to each other. This structure can make the sliding seat 20 more stable during translation and prevent the material transport trolley from shaking.

[0023] In this embodiment, both the first track 21 and the second track 22 are linear slide rails.

[0024] Please see Figure 1 and Figure 4The second embodiment of this utility model provides a track switching device for an aerial transport trolley, including a mounting platform 10 and a sliding seat 20. The mounting platform 10 and the sliding seat 20 are slidably connected by a sliding structure, and the mounting platform 10 and the sliding seat 20 can slide relative to each other through the sliding structure. A first track 21 and a second track 22 are provided on the sliding seat 20 to realize the switching between the first track 21 and the second track 22. The material transport trolley on the first track 21 realizes loading and unloading, and a positioning component 30 is provided on the side of the first track 21. The positioning component 30 includes support frames 31 located on both sides of the first track 21. One support frame 31 is provided with a fixed clamping plate 32, and the other support frame 31 is provided with a push module 33. The movable end of the push module 33 is provided with a movable clamping plate 34. The movable clamping plate 34 and the fixed clamping plate 32 form a clamping structure. The push module 33 pushes the movable clamping plate 34 to a position that can cooperate with the fixed clamping plate 32 to clamp the material transport trolley on the first track 21, thereby achieving translational stability and preventing the material transport trolley from shaking during translation.

[0025] In this embodiment, the first track 21 is a linear slide rail, the second track 22 is an arc-shaped slide rail, and the mounting platform 10 is also equipped with a third slide rail 13 that connects to the arc-shaped slide rail, realizing the basic track cutting function and enabling the material transport trolley to connect to other tracks.

[0026] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle, comprising a mounting platform and a sliding seat, characterized in that: The installation platform and the sliding seat are slidably connected by a sliding structure. The sliding seat is provided with a first track and a second track. A positioning component is provided on the side end of the first track. The positioning component includes a fixed clamping plate located on both sides of the first track and a propulsion module. The movable end of the propulsion module is provided with a movable clamping plate, and the movable clamping plate and the fixed clamping plate form a clamping structure.

2. The track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The installation platform is also equipped with a second propulsion module, the movable end of which is linked to the sliding seat.

3. A track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that: The sliding seat includes a first mounting plate, a connecting plate, and a second mounting plate that are fitted together. The positioning component and the first track are mounted on the first mounting plate, the second track is mounted on the second mounting plate, and the two ends of the connecting plate are fixedly connected to the first mounting plate and the second mounting plate, respectively. The sliding seat is in the shape of an "I".

4. The track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sliding structure includes a slide rail mounted on the mounting platform and a slider mounted at the bottom of the sliding seat. The slide rail and the slider are assembled together. There are at least two or more slide rails, and several slide rails are parallel to each other.

5. The track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first track is a linear slide rail.

6. The track switching device for an aerial transport vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second track can be either a linear slide rail or an arc slide rail.