A convenient connection hub

Abstract

This utility model discloses a convenient connecting platform, comprising: a frame composed of several connecting rods, some of which are equipped with lifting rails; a movable platform that slides along the lifting rails; a support arm on the movable platform, the support arm including multi-stage extension forks, the extension forks being controlled by an extension fork drive mechanism to achieve extension and retraction; and a lifting drive mechanism connected to the movable platform for driving the lifting and lowering movement of the movable platform. The support arm is slidably mounted on the movable platform and is equipped with a size adjustment mechanism. A center alignment point is provided at the center of the movable platform. The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting screw, a lifting driver, and a lifting transmission component. The lifting screw is threadedly engaged with the movable platform, and the lifting driver is connected to the lifting screw through the lifting transmission component, driving the movable platform to rise and fall. It can achieve multi-size adjustment, directly compatible with the size of new equipment, and has strong adaptability.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connection structures, specifically a connection platform that is easy to connect. Background Technology

[0002] Products require the use of docking stations during transportation. Docking stations are used to lift and transfer materials. Docking stations typically include steering, lifting, and conveying structures to meet the needs of material transfer and handling.

[0003] Existing docking stations have limited functionality and cannot meet the needs of workshop upgrades, requiring frequent replacements. Traditional docking stations lack adjustability or have poor adjustability, failing to meet the requirements of new production lines and increasing enterprise operating costs. Specifically, they cannot quickly connect to new equipment, are incompatible with new equipment dimensions, and have poor adaptability. Therefore, there is an urgent need to design a multi-functional docking device to improve ease of use. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this utility model is to provide a convenient connection platform to solve the problems of existing connection mechanisms being unable to quickly connect with new equipment, being incompatible with the size of new equipment, and having poor adaptability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a convenient connecting platform, comprising:

[0006] The frame is composed of several connecting rods, some of which are equipped with lifting slide rails.

[0007] A movable platform is slidably engaged with a lifting slide rail; a support arm is provided on the movable platform, and the support arm includes a multi-stage extension fork, which is controlled by an extension fork drive mechanism to achieve extension and retraction.

[0008] The lifting drive mechanism is connected to the movable platform and is used to drive the lifting movement of the movable platform.

[0009] As a further improvement to the above technical solution:

[0010] Some of the multi-stage extension forks are equipped with a conveying component on their upper part.

[0011] The support arm is slidably mounted on the movable platform, and the support arm is equipped with a size adjustment mechanism.

[0012] The mobile platform has a center alignment point at its center.

[0013] The bottom of the frame is equipped with a leveling base.

[0014] The lifting drive mechanism includes a lifting screw, a lifting driver, and a lifting transmission component. The lifting screw is threadedly engaged with the movable platform. The lifting driver is connected to the lifting screw through the lifting transmission component. The lifting driver causes the lifting screw to rotate, thereby driving the movable platform to rise and fall.

[0015] The multi-stage extension forks are slidably connected via a slide rail slider assembly.

[0016] The fork extension drive mechanism is one of the following: a gear and rack transmission structure, a belt transmission structure, a chain transmission structure, and a telescopic cylinder transmission structure.

[0017] The size adjustment mechanism includes an adjusting screw and an adjusting driver. The adjusting screw is threaded into the bearing arm, and the adjusting driver is connected to the adjusting screw.

[0018] The conveying component is a belt conveyor or a roller conveyor.

[0019] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0020] High load-bearing capacity and adaptable to various materials: The mobile platform is equipped with a load-bearing arm, which includes several multi-stage extension forks. The combination of multi-stage extension forks enables the load-bearing arm to extend and retract, and can adapt to materials of different sizes and weights.

[0021] Lifting and telescopic functions, flexible operation: The lifting drive mechanism and the telescopic drive mechanism drive the lifting of the mobile platform and the telescopic extension of the multi-stage fork respectively, which can meet the height and position requirements of different workstations.

[0022] Conveying function to improve efficiency: Some multi-stage forks are equipped with conveying components on the upper part, which can convey materials after they are extended, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0023] Adjustable size and highly adaptable: The support arms are slidably mounted on the mobile platform, and the distance between the support arms can be adjusted by the size adjustment mechanism to adapt to materials of different sizes.

[0024] Precise alignment and easy operation: The mobile platform has a central alignment point and uses optical alignment technology to ensure precise alignment and easy operation.

[0025] Leveling function to shorten debugging time: A leveling base is set at the bottom of the frame. By rotating the leveling base, the height can be finely adjusted to achieve leveling, shortening the equipment debugging time and improving ease of use.

[0026] In summary, through reasonable design and configuration, this utility model achieves convenient connection, flexible operation, strong adaptability, high efficiency and stability, and can effectively improve the efficiency and convenience of material connection. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is one of the schematic diagrams of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is the second schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3 This is the third schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the mobile platform structure of this utility model;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the size adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the size adjustment mechanism of this utility model;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the multi-stage extension fork structure of this utility model;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the multi-stage extension fork of this utility model;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a schematic diagram of the gear and rack type extension fork connection structure of this utility model.

[0036] Reference numerals: 1. Frame; 11. Connecting rod; 12. Lifting slide rail; 2. Moving platform; 21. Bearing arm; 22. Multi-stage extension fork; 23. Conveying component; 24. Center alignment point; 3. Lifting drive mechanism; 31. Lifting screw; 32. Lifting driver; 33. Lifting transmission component; 5. Size adjustment mechanism; 51. Adjusting screw; 52. Adjusting driver; 6. Leveling base. Detailed Implementation

[0037] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this utility model easier to understand, the present utility model will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0038] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," "inner," "outer," "front end," "rear end," "both ends," "one end," and "the other end," etc., indicating orientation or position, are based on the orientation or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings. They are used 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. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on 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.

[0039] In the description of this utility model, it should be noted that, unless otherwise explicitly specified and limited, the terms "installed," "equipped with," and "connected," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, "connected" can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it can be a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; it can be a connection within two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model based on the specific circumstances.

[0040] 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.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, the convenient connection station in this embodiment includes:

[0042] The frame 1 is composed of several connecting rods 11, and some of the connecting rods 11 are equipped with lifting slide rails 12. The connecting rods 11 are made of aluminum profiles, and the size is selected according to the design requirements. The lifting slide rails 12 are installed on the aluminum profiles by bolts.

[0043] The movable platform 2 is slidably engaged with the lifting slide rail 12; the movable platform 2 is provided with a support arm 21, which includes several multi-stage extension forks 22. The combination of the multi-stage extension forks 22 enables the support arm 21 to extend and retract; when the material is placed on the support arm 21, the movable platform 2 can be raised and lowered, and the material can be extended through the support arm 21.

[0044] The lifting drive mechanism 3 is connected to the movable platform 2 and is used to drive the lifting movement of the movable platform 2; for example... Figure 3 As shown, the lifting drive mechanism 3 includes a lifting screw 31, a lifting driver 32, and a lifting transmission component 33. The lifting screw 31 is threadedly engaged with the movable platform 2. The lifting driver 32 is connected to the lifting screw 31 through the lifting transmission component 33. The lifting driver 32 causes the lifting screw 31 to rotate, thereby driving the movable platform 2 to rise and fall. The lifting driver 32 is a transmission motor with a reducer (worm gear structure), which can drive the transmission shaft to rotate. The lifting driver 32 can adopt a synchronous belt drive structure; here, a right-angle transmission (bevel gear reducer) is used for transmission, driving the two lifting screws 31 to rotate. Ball nuts are installed on the movable platform 2. Through the cooperation between the screw and the ball nuts, the rotational motion of the screw is converted into the lifting motion of the ball nuts, realizing the lifting and falling of the movable platform 2.

[0045] The fork extension drive mechanism, connected to the multi-stage fork extension 22, is used to drive the extension and retraction of the multi-stage fork extension 22. A suitable drive mechanism is selected based on the meshing relationship of the multi-stage fork extension 22. Typically, the fork extension drive mechanism is one of the following: rack and pinion drive, belt drive, chain drive, or telescopic cylinder drive. Figure 9 The diagram shows a rack and pinion transmission structure, specifically a two-stage extension fork structure. This extension fork structure is a commercially available finished product and therefore not described in detail. As it is a custom-made product with no specific model number, it is available for purchase in the market.

[0046] Some multi-stage extender forks 22 are equipped with a conveying component 23 on their upper part. The conveying component 23 is a belt conveyor or a roller conveyor. Existing extender forks only have the function of extension and retraction and do not have the function of conveying, which cannot meet the usage requirements and ensure the convenience of use. Therefore, a conveying component 23 can be installed on the top fork body. A belt conveyor is usually selected, and a servo motor drives the conveyor belt to rotate, so that the material is conveyed out of the extender fork.

[0047] The support arm 21 is slidably mounted on the movable platform 2, and a size adjustment mechanism 5 is provided on the support arm 21. The fork is a commonly used fork in AGV vehicles, and it is a fixed structure, that is, the distance between the forks is fixed, which cannot effectively guarantee the convenience of use. Therefore, the support arm 21 is set as a sliding structure, and the distance is adjusted by the size adjustment mechanism 5.

[0048] The mobile platform 2 has a center alignment point 24 at its center. The center alignment point 24 uses optical alignment, which includes a multi-point beam emitter with at least three beams to effectively ensure alignment. Optical alignment includes a transmitter and a receiver; if this structure is the transmitter, the device it connects to is the receiver. Alignment is complete when the beam emitted by the transmitter is fully received by the receiver. First, the center point is aligned, then the side points are aligned. To facilitate leveling, a leveling base 6 is provided at the bottom of the frame 1. This leveling base 6 is threaded; by rotating the leveling base 6, the threaded section extending into the frame 1 is changed, allowing for fine-tuning of the height and achieving leveling. This is used during equipment commissioning, shortening commissioning time and improving ease of use.

[0049] The size adjustment mechanism 5 includes an adjusting screw 51 and an adjusting driver 52. The adjusting screw 51 is threadedly engaged with the bearing arm 21, and the adjusting driver 52 is connected to the adjusting screw 51.

[0050] To meet heavy-load adjustment requirements, the multi-stage extension fork 22 is slidably connected via a slide rail slider assembly.

[0051] The working principle of this utility model is as follows:

[0052] Before use, the equipment should be leveled and installed in the designated position. The commissioning personnel should level the position according to the positions of the previous and next workstations. Usually, one of the previous and next workstations is a robotic arm. The robotic arm usually moves the material. Since the robotic arm is expensive and has multiple tasks, and cannot meet the requirements for effective height adjustment, it is necessary to introduce a transfer platform to change the material running height. The robotic arm twists the material to this transfer platform, and the material is then transported to the next workstation through this transfer platform.

[0053] Next, the distance between the bearing arms 21 is adjusted according to the material size. Specifically, the adjusting driver 52 (with a speed reduction motor) is used to drive the adjusting screw 51 to rotate. The adjusting screw 51 is a double-ended screw (with opposite threads on both sides), which can make the bearing arms 21 move synchronously and ensure their alignment.

[0054] Then, material handling can begin. The multi-stage extension fork 22 extends to receive material from the robotic arm. Next, the height of the moving platform 2 is adjusted. Once the designated height is reached, the multi-stage extension fork 22 extends in the opposite direction. After reaching the designated position, the material is transported to the next workstation via a belt conveyor, completing the material transfer.

[0055] This invention allows for multi-size adjustment and has a centering point, enabling rapid docking, direct compatibility with the size of new equipment, and strong adaptability, thereby reducing the cost of updating production lines for enterprises.

[0056] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model, and common knowledge regarding specific structures and characteristics is not described in detail here. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this utility model is not limited to the details of the above exemplary embodiments, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this utility model. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered exemplary and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this utility model 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 utility model. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

Claims

1. A conveniently connected docking station, characterized in that, include: The frame (1) is composed of several connecting rods (11), and some of the connecting rods (11) are equipped with lifting slide rails (12); The movable platform (2) is slidably engaged with the lifting slide rail (12); the movable platform (2) is provided with a bearing arm (21), the bearing arm (21) includes a multi-stage extension fork (22), and the extension and retraction are achieved by controlling the multi-stage extension fork (22) through the extension fork drive mechanism; The lifting drive mechanism (3) is connected to the movable platform (2) and is used to drive the movable platform (2) to lift.

2. The convenient connection platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper part of the multi-stage extension fork (22) is provided with a conveying component (23).

3. The convenient connection platform according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The support arm (21) is slidably mounted on the movable platform (2), and the support arm (21) is provided with a size adjustment mechanism (5).

4. The convenient connection platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The mobile platform (2) has a center alignment point (24) at its center.

5. The convenient connection platform according to claim 4, characterized in that: The bottom of the frame (1) is provided with a leveling base (6).

6. The convenient connection platform according to claim 5, characterized in that: The lifting drive mechanism (3) includes a lifting screw (31), a lifting driver (32), and a lifting transmission component (33). The lifting screw (31) is threadedly engaged with the movable platform (2). The lifting driver (32) is connected to the lifting screw (31) through the lifting transmission component (33). The lifting driver (32) causes the lifting screw (31) to rotate, thereby driving the movable platform (2) to rise and fall.

7. The convenient connection platform according to claim 6, characterized in that: The multi-stage extension fork (22) is slidably connected by a slide rail slider assembly.

8. The convenient connection platform according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fork extension drive mechanism is one of the following: a gear and rack transmission structure, a belt transmission structure, a chain transmission structure, and a telescopic cylinder transmission structure.

9. The convenient connection platform according to claim 8, characterized in that: The size adjustment mechanism (5) includes an adjusting screw (51) and an adjusting driver (52). The adjusting screw (51) is threadedly engaged with the bearing arm (21), and the adjusting driver (52) is connected to the adjusting screw (51).

10. The convenient connection platform according to claim 2, characterized in that: The conveying component (23) is a belt conveyor or a roller conveyor.

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