Monorail main rail structure and monorail conveying device

By using a covered chain guide rail and a plug-in subrail design, the problems of exposed main rail and insecure self-tapping screw fixation are solved, improving the aesthetics and stability of the equipment, simplifying the installation process, and reducing maintenance costs.

CN224312536UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-02BEIJING LAUNDRY BUTLER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
BEIJING LAUNDRY BUTLER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-08-12
Publication Date
2026-06-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

The existing single-rail main rail chain guide rails in the laundry and care industry are exposed, making them susceptible to external environmental influences. They are also cumbersome to install, and the self-tapping screws are not secure, affecting the aesthetics and operational stability of the equipment.

Method used

The main rail covers the chain guide rail and is fixed with plug-in secondary rails and limiting components, replacing self-tapping screws for installation. The T-slot of the main rail, together with the fastening bolts, enables convenient installation.

Benefits of technology

It improves the protective performance and aesthetics of the equipment, simplifies the installation process, saves labor costs, and enhances the stability and service life of the equipment.

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Abstract

This utility model discloses a monorail main rail structure and a monorail conveying device, including: a main rail, with guide rail grooves and main rail T-slots corresponding to the upper and lower positions respectively; a chain guide rail, positioned inside the guide rail grooves; and a secondary rail, inserted and positioned inside the main rail T-slots. This solves the technical problems in the prior art where the chain guide rail of the monorail main rail in the laundry industry is exposed, and the secondary rail is fixed with self-tapping screws, resulting in cumbersome and inconvenient on-site installation, and a tendency for loosening and deviation during installation.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of washing and care device technology, specifically to a single-rail main rail structure and a single-rail conveying device. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, monorail conveyor lines are one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment in the laundry and care industry. They are mainly used to transport laundry items such as clothes to achieve automated laundry and care processes. The stability of monorail conveyor line operation and the ease of installation directly affect the efficiency and cost of laundry and care work.

[0003] In existing technologies, the chain guides of monorail main tracks used in the laundry and care industry are mostly exposed. This exposed structure makes the chain guides susceptible to external environmental influences, such as the adhesion of dust, moisture, and other impurities. This not only affects the overall aesthetics of the monorail conveyor line but may also lead to accelerated wear between the chain and the chain guide, shortening the equipment's lifespan and increasing maintenance costs.

[0004] At the same time, please refer to Figure 2 The secondary rail (b) of existing monorail conveyor lines is usually fixed by self-tapping screws (c) based on the main rail support plate (a). During on-site installation, operators need to tighten each screw one by one, which is not only cumbersome and consumes a lot of manpower and time, but also prone to problems such as loose screw fixing and positional deviation during installation, affecting the installation quality and subsequent operational stability of the monorail conveyor line. Utility Model Content

[0005] To address this issue, this utility model provides a monorail main rail structure and a monorail conveying device to solve the technical problems in the prior art where the chain guide rail of the monorail main rail in the washing and care industry is exposed and the secondary rail is fixed with self-tapping screws, resulting in cumbersome and inconvenient on-site installation, and the ease with which installation loosening and deviation may occur.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0007] A single-track main track architecture, comprising:

[0008] The main rail is provided with guide rail grooves and main rail T-slots corresponding to the upper and lower positions respectively;

[0009] The chain guide rail is positioned inside the guide rail groove;

[0010] The secondary rail is plugged into the T-slot of the main rail for positioning.

[0011] Based on the above technical solution, the present invention is further described as follows:

[0012] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0013] The T-slot of the main rail extends along the length of the main rail;

[0014] Furthermore, the two ends of the T-shaped groove of the main rail pass through the two ends of the main rail.

[0015] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0016] The lower part of one side of the main rail is provided with an inverted T-shaped T-slot with the opening facing upward;

[0017] The cross-sectional shape of the secondary rail is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the T-slot of the main rail, and the length of the secondary rail matches the length of the T-slot of the main rail.

[0018] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0019] Limiting components are also provided on both sides of the main rail corresponding to the T-slot of the main rail.

[0020] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0021] The limiting component includes several sets of fastening bolts;

[0022] Several sets of fastening bolts are intermittently screwed onto at least one side of the main rail corresponding to the T-slot of the main rail, and all sets of fastening bolts correspond to the T-slot of the main rail.

[0023] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0024] The main rail has a downward-facing guide groove on one side of its upper part;

[0025] The cross-section of the guide rail groove has a T-shaped structure;

[0026] The chain guide rail is positioned and installed inside the guide rail groove, and the chain guide rail and the guide rail groove are detachably connected.

[0027] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0028] The chain guide rail is made of elastic material, and the chain guide rail is positioned and assembled inside the guide rail groove based on its own elastic interference compression.

[0029] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0030] The chain guide rail is equipped with a chain, which can slide along the length of the chain guide rail;

[0031] The chain connection is provided with a deflector, and the deflector is fixedly connected to the chain.

[0032] As a further embodiment of this utility model,

[0033] The subrail has several circular and / or square weight-reduction holes.

[0034] A monorail conveying device includes the aforementioned monorail main rail structure.

[0035] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0036] 1. This device completely encloses the chain guide rail inside the main rail, which can prevent the chain guide rail from being affected by external dust, moisture and other impurities, thus extending the service life of the chain guide rail. At the same time, it makes the monorail conveyor line more aesthetically pleasing and improves the overall quality of the equipment.

[0037] 2. The main rail T-slot on the main rail enables the insertion installation of the secondary rail, which is then fixed in conjunction with limiting components. This changes the traditional method of fixing the secondary rail with self-tapping screws, simplifies the installation process, makes on-site installation more convenient and faster, significantly saves labor costs, and improves installation efficiency. Attached Figure Description

[0038] To more clearly illustrate the embodiments of this utility model or the technical solutions in the prior art, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. The structures, proportions, sizes, etc., drawn in this specification are only used to complement the content disclosed in the specification, so that those skilled in the art can understand and read them. Any modifications to the structure, changes in the proportional relationships, or adjustments to the size, without affecting the effects and purposes that this utility model can produce, should still fall within the scope of the technical content disclosed in this utility model.

[0039] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the overall structure of the monorail main rail architecture provided in this embodiment of the utility model.

[0040] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the installation structure of a single-rail main rail corresponding to a secondary rail in the prior art.

[0041] The attached diagram lists the components represented by each number as follows:

[0042] Main rail 1; guide rail groove 2; chain guide rail 3; chain 4; shift post 5; main rail T-slot 6; secondary rail 7. Detailed Implementation

[0043] The following specific embodiments illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some, not all, of the embodiments of this utility model. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0044] The terms "upper," "lower," "left," "right," and "middle" used in this specification are merely for clarity of description and are not intended to limit the scope of implementation of this utility model. Any changes or adjustments to their relative relationships, without substantially altering the technical content, shall also be considered within the scope of implementation of this utility model.

[0045] like Figure 1 As shown, this utility model embodiment provides a monorail main rail structure and a monorail conveying device including the monorail main rail structure. The monorail main rail structure includes a main rail 1, a guide rail groove 2, a chain guide rail 3, a chain 4, a main rail T-slot 6, and a secondary rail 7. The main rail 1 covers the chain guide rail 3 and the chain 4, effectively improving overall protection performance. Simultaneously, the secondary rail 7 can be conveniently installed using the main rail T-slot 6 on the main rail 1, enhancing functionality and practicality. Specific settings are as follows:

[0046] Please refer to Figure 1 The main rail 1 is the main support structure of the monorail conveyor line, and the material of the main rail 1 can be, but is not limited to, stainless steel. Stainless steel has good corrosion resistance and strength, which can ensure that the main rail 1 is not easily damaged during long-term use, thereby extending the service life of the equipment.

[0047] The main rail 1 has a downward-facing guide groove 2 on one side of its upper part. The guide groove 2 has a T-shaped cross-section and a depth range of 2-4 cm and a width range of 4-8 cm. The T-shaped guide groove 2 can effectively limit the longitudinal movement of the chain guide rail 3.

[0048] The chain guide rail 3 is positioned and assembled inside the guide rail groove 2, and the chain guide rail 3 and the guide rail groove 2 are detachably positioned and assembled. This detachable structure makes it easier to replace and maintain the chain guide rail 3. When the chain guide rail 3 is worn or damaged, the operator can quickly remove it and replace it with a new chain guide rail 3. Specifically, the chain guide rail 3 is made of elastic material, and the chain guide rail 3 is positioned and assembled inside the guide rail groove 2 based on its own elastic interference compression.

[0049] Please continue to refer to this. Figure 1The chain guide rail 3 is equipped with a chain 4, which can slide along the length of the chain guide rail 3. The chain 4 is made of metal and has high strength and toughness, and can withstand a certain amount of tension and load to ensure that it will not break during the conveying of washing and care items. The chain 4 is connected to a deflector 5, which is fixedly connected to the chain 4. The deflector 5 is used to push the washing and care items to move on the conveyor line. The evenly distributed deflectors 5 can ensure that the washing and care items are conveyed stably and orderly, avoiding conveying jams or item accumulation.

[0050] As a preferred embodiment, the chain guide rail 3 is made of a wear-resistant plastic material with predetermined elasticity. By utilizing the low coefficient of friction and good wear resistance of the wear-resistant plastic material, the frictional loss between the chain 4 and the chain guide rail 3 can be reduced to a certain extent, thereby reducing the operating noise of the equipment.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 1 The main rail 1 has an inverted T-shaped T-slot 6 with an upward opening on one side of its lower part. The main rail T-slot 6 extends along the length of the main rail 1, and both ends of the main rail T-slot 6 pass through the two ends of the main rail 1. This through-type structure makes it easier for the secondary rail 7 to be inserted into the main rail T-slot 6 from either end of the main rail 1. The cross-sectional shape of the secondary rail 7 matches the cross-sectional shape of the main rail T-slot 6, and the length of the secondary rail 7 matches the length of the main rail T-slot 6. The size of the main rail T-slot 6 is designed according to the size of the secondary rail 7 to ensure that the secondary rail 7 can fit tightly with the main rail T-slot 6 after being inserted, thereby reducing the possibility of loosening or shaking later and improving the stability and convenience of installing the secondary rail 7.

[0052] The main rail 1 is also provided with limiting components on both sides corresponding to the main rail T-slot 6, so as to limit the secondary rail 7 based on the main rail T-slot 6, so as to effectively prevent the secondary rail 7 from being displaced along its length inside the main rail T-slot 6, thereby ensuring the positional stability of the secondary rail 7 after installation.

[0053] Specifically, the limiting component includes several sets of fastening bolts, which are intermittently screwed onto at least one side of the main rail 1 corresponding to the main rail T-slot 6. All sets of fastening bolts correspond to the main rail T-slot 6, allowing the main rail 1 to press against the secondary rail 7, thereby effectively preventing displacement of the secondary rail 7. Furthermore, by utilizing the basic limiting performance of the main rail T-slot 6 for the secondary rail 7, the positioning function can be achieved with fewer fastening bolts compared to installation using self-tapping screws, thus improving assembly convenience. Simultaneously, the main rail T-slot 6 can also prevent installation deviation of the secondary rail 7.

[0054] In one optional implementation, the subrail 7 has several circular and / or square weight-reduction holes, which are evenly distributed along the length of the subrail 7. The weight-reduction holes can reduce the weight of the subrail 7 and reduce the overall load of the monorail conveyor line without affecting the structural strength of the subrail 7.

[0055] In summary, through reasonable structural design, the defects of existing single-rail main rails in the laundry and care industry have been solved. It has the advantages of convenient overall installation and stable operation, and is suitable for widespread application in the laundry and care field.

[0056] Although the present invention has been described in detail above with general descriptions and specific embodiments, some modifications or improvements can be made to it, which will be obvious to those skilled in the art. Therefore, all such modifications or improvements made without departing from the spirit of the present invention fall within the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

Claims

1. A single-rail main rail structure, characterized in that, include: The main rail is provided with guide rail grooves and main rail T-slots corresponding to the upper and lower positions respectively; The chain guide rail is positioned inside the guide rail groove; The secondary rail is plugged into the T-slot of the main rail for positioning.

2. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The T-slot of the main rail extends along the length of the main rail; Furthermore, the two ends of the T-shaped groove of the main rail pass through the two ends of the main rail.

3. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The lower part of one side of the main rail is provided with an inverted T-shaped T-slot with the opening facing upward; The cross-sectional shape of the secondary rail is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the T-slot of the main rail, and the length of the secondary rail is matched with the length of the T-slot of the main rail.

4. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 3, characterized in that, Limiting components are also provided on both sides of the main rail corresponding to the T-slot of the main rail.

5. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 4, characterized in that, The limiting component includes several sets of fastening bolts; Several sets of fastening bolts are intermittently screwed onto at least one side of the main rail corresponding to the T-slot of the main rail, and all sets of fastening bolts correspond to the T-slot of the main rail.

6. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The main rail has a downward-facing guide groove on one side of its upper part; The cross-section of the guide rail groove has a T-shaped structure; The chain guide rail is positioned and installed inside the guide rail groove, and the chain guide rail and the guide rail groove are detachably connected.

7. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The chain guide rail is made of elastic material, and the chain guide rail is positioned and assembled inside the guide rail groove based on its own elastic interference compression.

8. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 7, characterized in that, The chain guide rail is equipped with a chain, which can slide along the length of the chain guide rail; The chain connection is provided with a deflector, and the deflector is fixedly connected to the chain.

9. The single-rail main rail structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The subrail has several circular and / or square weight-reduction holes.

10. A monorail conveying device, characterized in that, Including the single-rail main rail architecture as described in any one of claims 1-9.