AGV transport tooling

Abstract

This utility model relates to the field of transportation tooling and discloses an AGV transportation tooling, including an AGV trolley and transportation components. The transportation components include an AGV mounting plate, a support member, and a placement plate. The AGV mounting plate is fixed to the AGV trolley. The support member is mounted on the AGV mounting plate and supports the placement plate above the AGV trolley, creating a preset distance between the placement plate and the AGV trolley. In this utility model, the preset distance formed by the support member keeps the placement plate and the tray away from the AGV trolley, providing clearance for the movement of the tray to the transfer platform. The width difference design between the placement plate and the tray, combined with the adaptable structure of the U-shaped placement frame of the transfer platform, allows the tray to be secured to the transfer platform by its own weight, making it suitable for lens transfer scenarios.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of transportation tooling, and more particularly to AGV transportation tooling. Background Technology

[0002] AGV transport fixtures refer to loading and handling devices used in conjunction with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) to achieve automated transport and unloading of goods. In the lens production process, manual transport of material trays is required. To adapt to automated production lines, AGVs are currently commonly used for transporting lens material trays.

[0003] A search revealed that CN218662109U discloses an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) for transportation and delivery, comprising a vehicle body; a material rack for loading goods is installed on the top of the vehicle body; and two drive wheels and several swivel wheels for steering are installed on the bottom of the vehicle body.

[0004] Existing AGV transport equipment cannot directly unload the trays containing lenses onto the transfer platform. Manual handling is required, or a drive device needs to be installed on the AGV to push the trays onto the transfer platform, which disrupts the continuity of automated logistics. Utility Model Content

[0005] (a) Technical problems to be solved

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, this utility model solves the problem that the existing AGV transport tooling lacks automatic lifting function and cannot automatically unload the material tray containing the lens onto the connecting platform.

[0007] (II) Technical Solution

[0008] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model is implemented through the following technical solution.

[0009] An AGV transport fixture includes an AGV trolley and transport components, the transport components including an AGV mounting plate, a support member, and a placement plate; the AGV mounting plate is fixed to the AGV trolley; the support member is installed on the AGV mounting plate and supports the placement plate above the AGV trolley, forming a preset distance between the placement plate and the AGV trolley, the placement plate being used to carry a material tray; after the AGV trolley transports the material tray to the transfer platform, the AGV trolley places the material tray on the transfer platform.

[0010] In one embodiment, the width of the placement plate is smaller than the width of the tray, so that when the tray is placed on the placement plate, the two side edges of the tray can extend beyond the outside of the placement plate.

[0011] Preferably, a docking platform is provided on one side of the AGV, and a U-shaped placement frame is installed on one side of the docking platform. The AGV transports the material tray to the U-shaped placement frame so that the edge of the material tray can be inserted into the U-shaped placement frame to achieve overlap.

[0012] In one embodiment, the AGV trolley includes a lifting platform and a lifting mechanism. The lifting platform is disposed on the top of the AGV trolley, the AGV mounting plate is fixed on the lifting platform, and the lifting mechanism is disposed inside the AGV trolley for driving the lifting platform to move up and down in the vertical direction to adjust the height of the mounting plate.

[0013] In one embodiment, the placement plate includes a detection mechanism disposed on the placement plate for detecting whether a material tray is placed on the placement plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, a connecting seat is provided at the edge of the placement plate, and the detection mechanism is embedded in the connecting seat with the detection end facing the bearing surface of the placement plate.

[0015] Preferably, the transport component further includes: a baffle, vertically disposed along at least one edge of the placement plate; and a limiting block, installed on one side of the baffle; the baffle and the limiting block are used to limit the position of the tray on the placement plate.

[0016] In one embodiment, the AGV mounting plate has a plurality of first mounting holes, which are spaced apart along the length of the AGV mounting plate. The support member is connected to the first mounting holes at different positions by bolts to adjust the position of the mounting plate.

[0017] In a preferred embodiment, a plurality of second mounting holes are provided on one side of the baffle, the second mounting holes being spaced apart along the length of the baffle, and the limiting block being connected to the second mounting holes at different positions by a pin to adjust the limiting position.

[0018] In a preferred embodiment, the number of the support members is two, and the two support members are symmetrically arranged on the AGV mounting plate along the width direction of the placement plate.

[0019] (III) Beneficial Effects

[0020] This utility model provides an AGV transport fixture. Compared with the prior art, it has the following advantages: the preset spacing formed by the support members keeps the placement plate and the tray away from the AGV trolley, providing clearance for the movement of the tray to the docking platform. The width difference design between the placement plate and the tray, combined with the adaptable structure of the U-shaped placement frame of the docking platform, allows the tray to be attached to the docking platform by its own weight, which is suitable for lens transfer scenarios. Through the height design of the support members, the optimization of the placement plate size, and the adjustment of the AGV trolley position, a purely mechanical automatic docking mechanism is constructed, eliminating additional driving components such as push rods and conveyor belts, and simplifying the overall structure of the AGV fixture. Attached Figure Description

[0021] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model or the prior art, the drawings used in the description of the embodiments or the prior art will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0022] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the present invention.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the transport component and tray structure of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram of the transport component and tray of this utility model from another perspective.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the transport component of this utility model.

[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the AGV trolley, transport components, and docking platform of this utility model.

[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the AGV trolley and transport components in Example 2.

[0028] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the transport component structure in Example 2.

[0029] The attached figures are labeled as follows:

[0030] 100. AGV trolley; 101. Lifting platform;

[0031] 200. Transport components; 201. AGV mounting plate; 202. Support components; 203. Placement plate; 204. Baffle; 205. Limiting block;

[0032] 300. Material tray;

[0033] 400. Testing agency; 401. Connector;

[0034] 500. Shuttle station. Detailed Implementation

[0035] To make the objectives, technical solutions, and advantages of the embodiments of this utility model clearer, the technical solutions in the embodiments of this utility model are described clearly and completely. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, not all embodiments. 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.

[0036] Example 1:

[0037] Reference Figure 1-7 An AGV transport fixture includes an AGV trolley 100 and a transport component 200. The transport component 200 includes an AGV mounting plate 201, a support member 202, and a placement plate 203. The AGV mounting plate 201 is fixed to the AGV trolley 100. The support member 202 is mounted on the AGV mounting plate 201 and supports the placement plate 203 above the AGV trolley 100, forming a preset distance between the placement plate 203 and the AGV trolley 100. The placement plate 203 is used to carry a material tray 300. After the AGV trolley 100 transports the material tray 300 to the connecting platform 500, the AGV trolley 100 places the material tray 300 on the connecting platform 500.

[0038] Furthermore, the preset spacing formed by the support member 202 keeps the placement plate 203 and the tray 300 away from the AGV trolley 100, providing clearance for the movement of the tray 300 to the connecting platform 500. When the AGV trolley 100 adjusts its position by moving itself, the tray 300 on the placement plate 203 can naturally overlap with the connecting platform 500 by means of its relative positional relationship with the connecting platform 500, and the tray 300 can smoothly transition from the placement plate 203 to the connecting platform 500 by using gravity and support balance.

[0039] In the above technical solution, the automatic docking of the material tray 300 and the connecting platform 500 can be achieved without additional drive components, which reduces the complexity of the equipment structure and manufacturing cost; at the same time, it eliminates the disruption to the continuity of automated logistics caused by the addition of drive devices, and improves the automation level and stability of the overall transfer process.

[0040] Reference Figure 3 The width of the placement plate 203 is smaller than the width of the tray 300, so that when the tray 300 is placed on the placement plate 203, the two side edges of the tray 300 can extend to the outside of the placement plate 203. A connecting platform 500 is provided on one side of the AGV trolley 100, and a U-shaped placement frame is installed on one side of the connecting platform 500. The AGV trolley 100 transports the tray 300 onto the U-shaped placement frame, so that the edges of the tray 300 can be inserted into the U-shaped placement frame to achieve overlap.

[0041] Furthermore, the design of the placement plate 203 being narrower than the tray 300 creates a cantilever structure at the edge of the tray 300, providing a physical basis for the overlap. The opening size of the U-shaped placement frame is adapted to the thickness of the protruding edge of the tray 300, ensuring that the edge of the tray 300 can be smoothly inserted and obtain stable support. The movement and adjustment of the AGV trolley 100 provides positional assurance for the alignment of the tray 300 and the U-shaped frame. Through the structural coordination of the three components, the tray 300's own weight and the supporting force of the U-shaped frame are used to form a balance, achieving automatic overlap without additional power.

[0042] In the above technical solution, by using the width difference design between the placement plate 203 and the tray 300, the automatic transfer of the tray 300 to the transfer platform 500 can be achieved without adding an additional drive device to the AGV trolley 100, reducing equipment modification costs and structural complexity. The overlapping method of the tray 300 being inserted into the U-shaped placement frame is more stable than manual handling and gentler than push rod pushing, which can effectively prevent precision parts such as lenses from being damaged by external impacts, while ensuring the continuity of logistics from the AGV trolley 100 to the transfer platform 500 and improving the efficiency of automated transfer.

[0043] Reference Figure 6 and Figure 7 The placement plate 203 includes: a detection mechanism 400, which is disposed on the placement plate 203 and is used to detect whether a material tray 300 is placed on the placement plate 203; a connecting seat 401 is provided at the edge of the placement plate 203, and the detection mechanism 400 is embedded in the connecting seat 401 with the detection end facing the bearing surface of the placement plate 203.

[0044] Furthermore, the detection mechanism 400 can be a photoelectric sensor or a pressure sensor, and the detection mechanism 400 can directly sense the presence of the material tray 300.

[0045] In the above technical solution, the detection mechanism 400 can accurately determine in real time whether there is a material tray 300 on the placement plate 203, providing a signal basis for the automated operation of the AGV trolley 100, avoiding the situation of the AGV trolley 100 running empty or missing the material tray 300, and improving the reliability of the transportation process.

[0046] Reference Figure 4 The transport component 200 further includes: a baffle 204, which is vertically arranged along at least one edge of the placement plate 203; and a limiting block 205, which is installed on one side of the baffle 204; the baffle 204 and the limiting block 205 are used to limit the position of the tray 300 on the placement plate 203.

[0047] Furthermore, the vertically positioned baffle 204 can use its height to prevent the material tray 300 from shifting significantly in the horizontal direction, thus limiting the main range of motion of the material tray 300. The limiting block 205, as a local protrusion structure, can further limit the slight rotation or lateral displacement of the material tray 300, forming a complementary constraint with the baffle 204. This ensures that the edge dimension of the material tray 300 extending out of the placement plate 203 is stable and accurately matches the overlapping position of the U-shaped placement frame of the docking platform 500.

[0048] The above technical solution can effectively prevent the material tray 300 from shifting or shaking due to inertia caused by starting, stopping, and turning during the transportation of the AGV trolley 100, ensuring that the material tray 300 is always in the preset position on the placement plate 203, providing a positional basis for the subsequent precise connection with the U-shaped placement frame of the connecting platform 500.

[0049] Reference Figure 4 The AGV mounting plate 201 has several first mounting holes, which are spaced apart along the length of the AGV mounting plate 201. The support member 202 is connected to the first mounting holes at different positions by bolts to adjust the position of the placement plate 203.

[0050] The baffle 204 has several second mounting holes on one side, which are spaced apart along the length of the baffle 204. The limiting block 205 is connected to the second mounting holes at different positions by a pin to adjust the limiting position.

[0051] Furthermore, the mounting holes on the AGV mounting plate 201 and the baffle 204 are distributed along the length direction, corresponding to the length direction position requirements of the material tray 300 on the placement plate 203. By setting different hole spacings, fixed adjustment positions are formed to meet the adjustment requirements of common material tray 300 sizes. The bolts and pins are respectively engaged with the first mounting hole and the second mounting hole, which not only ensures the connection strength to prevent loosening during transportation, but also allows for position switching through disassembly and reconnection. This allows the positions of the support 202 and the limit block 205 to be flexibly changed according to the actual size of the material tray 300. Ultimately, the adjustability of the structure enables adaptation to different material trays 300, and the support 202 of different heights can also be replaced to adapt to the docking platform 500 of different heights.

[0052] In the above technical solution, when the width and length of the material tray 300 change, the position of the placement plate 203 can be adjusted to ensure that the extended edge size of the material tray 300 meets the overlap requirements, and the position of the limiting block 205 can be adjusted to ensure its effective limiting of different material trays 300, thereby improving the versatility and compatibility of the AGV transportation tool and facilitating quick adjustment according to needs.

[0053] Reference Figure 4The number of the support members 202 is two, and the two support members 202 are symmetrically arranged on the AGV mounting plate 201 along the width direction of the placement plate 203.

[0054] In the above technical solution, the two-point symmetrical support can make the placement plate 203 bear the force evenly when carrying the material tray 300, avoid the tilting or deformation of the placement plate 203 caused by unilateral force, and ensure that the material tray 300 always remains in a horizontal state. Especially for the precision material tray 300 that loads lenses, it can reduce the risk of lens slippage caused by tilting.

[0055] Example 2:

[0056] Reference Figure 1 The difference between this embodiment and Embodiment 1 is that the AGV trolley 100 includes a lifting platform 101 and a lifting mechanism. The lifting platform 101 is disposed on the top of the AGV trolley 100, the AGV mounting plate 201 is fixed on the lifting platform 101, and the lifting mechanism is disposed inside the AGV trolley 100 for driving the lifting platform 101 to rise and fall in the vertical direction to adjust the height of the placement plate 203.

[0057] Furthermore, the lifting mechanism, as a power source, can be a cylinder or a linear motor. The lifting platform 101 serves as a load-bearing intermediary, transmitting displacement to the AGV mounting plate 201 and the placement plate 203 above it, enabling continuous or level adjustment of the height of the placement plate 203 to adapt to docking platforms 500 of different heights.

[0058] The following is a brief introduction to the operating principle and method of the AGV transport fixture proposed in this application:

[0059] When using this AGV transport fixture for material transportation, firstly, based on the dimensions of the pallet 300 to be transported, adjust the installation position of the support member 202 through the first mounting holes distributed along the length direction on the AGV mounting plate 201 so that the position of the placement plate 203 is adapted to the length of the pallet 300. Then, adjust the limiting position of the limiting block 205 through the second mounting holes distributed along the length direction on the baffle 204 to ensure that it can effectively constrain the pallet 300. If it is necessary to adapt to the docking platform 500 of different heights, the support member of different heights can be replaced. 202 or the lifting mechanism inside the AGV trolley 100 drives the lifting platform 101 to adjust the height of the placement plate 203; then the tray 300 containing the lens is placed on the placement plate 203. At this time, the detection mechanism 400 in the connecting seat 401 at the edge of the placement plate 203 detects the presence of the tray 300 and sends a feedback signal. The tray 300 remains stable under the combined action of the baffle 204 and the limiting block 205. And because the width of the placement plate 203 is smaller than the width of the tray 300, the two sides of the tray 300 naturally extend out of the placement plate 203. 3. An overhanging structure is formed on the outer side; after receiving the transportation instruction, the AGV trolley 100 starts. During transportation, two support members 202 symmetrically arranged along the width direction of the placement plate 203 ensure that the placement plate 203 and the tray 300 are stably supported. The preset distance between the placement plate 203 and the AGV trolley 100 provides space for the tray 300 to move and avoid obstacles. When the AGV trolley 100 transports the tray 300 to the vicinity of the connecting platform 500, the height of the tray 300 is matched with the height of the U-shaped placement frame of the connecting platform 500. Then the AGV trolley 100... The AGV trolley 100 adjusts its position by moving itself, aligning the protruding edge of the tray 300 with the opening of the U-shaped placement frame. As the AGV trolley 100 slowly approaches, the protruding edge of the tray 300 gradually engages with the U-shaped placement frame, which is adapted to its own thickness. The tray 300's own weight and the supporting force of the U-shaped frame are used to achieve a balance, so that the tray 300 can smoothly connect from the placement plate 203 to the connecting platform 500. After unloading, the detection mechanism 400 detects that there is no tray 300 on the placement plate 203, and the AGV trolley 100 withdraws from the connecting platform 500.

[0060] In summary, compared with the prior art, the AGV transport fixture proposed in this application has the following beneficial effects:

[0061] The preset spacing formed by the support member 202 keeps the placement plate 203 and the tray 300 away from the AGV trolley 100, providing clearance for the movement of the tray 300 to the docking platform 500. The width difference design between the placement plate 203 and the tray 300, combined with the adaptable structure of the U-shaped placement frame of the docking platform 500, allows the tray 300 to be attached to the docking platform 500 by its own weight, which is suitable for lens transfer scenarios.

[0062] By designing the height of the support component 202, optimizing the size of the placement plate 203, and adjusting the position of the AGV trolley 100, an automatic docking mechanism with a purely mechanical structure was constructed, eliminating the need for additional drive components such as push rods and conveyor belts, and simplifying the overall structure of the AGV tooling.

[0063] The adjustable mounting holes on the AGV mounting plate 201 and baffle 204 allow for flexible adjustment of the positions of the placement plate 203 and the limit block 205, adapting to different sizes of lens trays 300.

[0064] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.

[0065] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit it. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications can still be made to the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments, or equivalent substitutions can be made to some of the technical features. Such modifications or substitutions do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the spirit and scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model.

Claims

1. An AGV transport fixture, including an AGV trolley (100), characterized in that, It also includes transport components (200); The transport component (200) includes an AGV mounting plate (201), a support (202), and a placement plate (203); The AGV mounting plate (201) is fixed on the AGV trolley (100); The support member (202) is installed on the AGV mounting plate (201), and the support member (202) supports the placement plate (203) above the AGV trolley (100), so that a preset distance is formed between the placement plate (203) and the AGV trolley (100). The placement plate (203) is used to carry the material tray (300). After the AGV (100) transports the tray (300) to the transfer platform (500), the AGV (100) places the tray (300) on the transfer platform (500).

2. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The width of the placement plate (203) is smaller than the width of the tray (300) so that when the tray (300) is placed on the placement plate (203), the two side edges of the tray (300) can extend to the outside of the placement plate (203).

3. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 2, characterized in that, A connecting platform (500) is provided on one side of the AGV trolley (100), and a U-shaped placement frame is installed on one side of the connecting platform (500). The AGV trolley (100) transports the material tray (300) to the U-shaped placement frame so that the edge of the material tray (300) can be inserted into the U-shaped placement frame to achieve overlap.

4. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The AGV trolley (100) includes a lifting platform (101) and a lifting mechanism. The lifting platform (101) is located on the top of the AGV trolley (100), and the AGV mounting plate (201) is fixed on the lifting platform (101). The lifting mechanism is located inside the AGV trolley (100) and is used to drive the lifting platform (101) to move up and down in the vertical direction to adjust the height of the placement plate (203).

5. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The placement plate (203) includes: The detection mechanism (400) is set on the placement plate (203) and is used to detect whether a material tray (300) is placed on the placement plate (203).

6. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 5, characterized in that, The edge of the placement plate (203) is provided with a connecting seat (401), and the detection mechanism (400) is embedded in the connecting seat (401) with the detection end facing the bearing surface of the placement plate (203).

7. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The transport component (200) also includes: A baffle (204) is vertically disposed along at least one edge of the placement plate (203); A limiting block (205) is installed on one side of the baffle (204); The baffle (204) and the limiting block (205) are used to limit the position of the tray (300) on the placement plate (203).

8. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The AGV mounting plate (201) has several first mounting holes, which are spaced apart along the length of the AGV mounting plate (201). The support member (202) is connected to the first mounting holes at different positions by bolts to adjust the position of the placement plate (203).

9. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 7, characterized in that, The baffle (204) has several second mounting holes on one side, which are spaced apart along the length of the baffle (204). The limiting block (205) is connected to the second mounting holes at different positions by a pin to adjust the limiting position.

10. The AGV transport fixture according to claim 1, characterized in that, The number of the support members (202) is two, and the two support members (202) are symmetrically arranged on the AGV mounting plate (201) along the width direction of the placement plate (203).

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