A folding adapter for airport freight

The design of the lifting frame and loading rack structure solves the problems of inconvenient height adjustment and space occupation of the connector, realizing convenient baggage transportation and equipment folding and storage, and improving airport cargo efficiency.

CN224335843UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09SICHUAN TIANFU NEW DISTRICT GENERAL AVIATION VOCATIONAL COLLEGE

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
SICHUAN TIANFU NEW DISTRICT GENERAL AVIATION VOCATIONAL COLLEGE
Filing Date
2025-08-14
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

The existing connector has a fixed top support plate height, which means that staff need to lift luggage and place it on the top support plate for transport, which is physically demanding. In addition, the fixed position and height of the bracket occupy a lot of space.

Method used

A foldable connector for airport cargo was designed, which adopts a lifting frame and loading rack structure, adjusts the height through a scissor lift, and is equipped with a conveyor belt and angle adjustment positioning components to achieve convenient baggage transportation and foldable storage of equipment.

Benefits of technology

It reduces the physical exertion of staff, improves conveying efficiency, and reduces the size of the equipment when not in use, saving space.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of adapter, disclose an airport freight folding adapter, including bottom frame, be equipped with the lifting frame body in bottom frame top, the upper and lower side wall of lifting frame body all are U -shaped groove, be connected with the shearing -type lift between the bottom of U -shaped groove of lifting frame body downside, the upper side U -shaped groove of lifting frame body is rotatably installed with multiple groups of gyro wheel, lifting frame body one side rotatably installed with the feeding stand, the upper and lower side of feeding stand all are the mounting groove structure, the inside of feeding stand upper portion is equipped with the conveyer belt, the inside of feeding stand upper portion is installed with the conveyer equipment of drive conveyer belt rotation. The utility model has the advantages compared with prior art: through the inside conveyer belt of feeding stand to send the luggage to the upper side of lifting frame body, save more physical strength, through the height adjustment of lifting frame body through shearing -type lift, when not using adapter, can move lifting frame body downward, and the feeding stand can rotate to the upper side of lifting frame body, and the overall volume of adapter is reduced.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of connector technology, specifically to a foldable connector for airport cargo. Background Technology

[0002] With economic development and improved living standards, air travel has become an increasingly popular choice for many. According to relevant civil aviation regulations, most passenger baggage needs to be checked in. The baggage handling system is one of the core systems of an airport, and its safe and efficient operation directly affects the normal operation of the airport and the overall flight schedule. Baggage handling systems are characterized by their large footprint, system complexity, and wide-ranging impact from equipment failures. Connectors are a crucial component of the baggage handling system; baggage slides on conveyor rollers, enabling rapid transfer of baggage.

[0003] The existing connectors have the following problems when in use:

[0004] 1. When the heights of the baggage receiving side and the baggage conveying side are different, the height of the top support plate of the connector is usually the same as that of the baggage receiving side. Therefore, the baggage needs to be lifted by staff and placed on the top support plate for conveying, which is physically demanding.

[0005] 2. The connector is usually fixed by bolts or welding. The height of the top support plate is relatively fixed. When adjusting, the bolts need to be removed, which is inconvenient. Although the height of the top support plate can be adjusted, the position and height of the bracket are fixed, which occupies a lot of space.

[0006] To address the aforementioned technical problems, this application proposes a foldable connector for airport cargo transport. Utility Model Content

[0007] I. Technical problems to be solved

[0008] The technical problem this invention aims to solve is that while the height of the top support plate can be adjusted, the position and height of the bracket are fixed, occupying a large amount of space; luggage needs to be lifted by staff and transported to the top of the top support plate, a process that consumes a lot of physical strength.

[0009] II. Technical Solution

[0010] To solve the above technical problems, the technical solution provided by this utility model is as follows: a foldable connector for airport cargo, including a base frame, a number of sets of walking wheels installed at the bottom of the base frame, a lifting frame provided above the base frame, the upper and lower side walls of the lifting frame are both U-shaped grooves, a scissor lift is connected between the top of the lower U-shaped groove of the lifting frame and the base frame, and a number of sets of rollers are rotatably installed at the bottom of the upper U-shaped groove of the lifting frame.

[0011] A loading rack is rotatably mounted on one side of the lifting frame. The loading rack has mounting groove structures on both the upper and lower sides. A conveyor belt is provided on the upper inner side of the loading rack. A conveying device that drives the conveyor belt to rotate is installed on the upper inner side of the loading rack.

[0012] An angle adjustment and positioning component is installed between the lower side of the loading rack and the lower side of the lifting frame. The tilt angle of the loading rack is adjusted and the position of the loading rack is fixed by the angle adjustment and positioning component.

[0013] As an improvement, the angle adjustment and positioning assembly includes two sets of positioning frames and two sets of connecting plates. The two sets of positioning frames are respectively installed on the lower sides of the front and rear side walls of the loading frame, and the two sets of connecting plates are respectively installed on the lower sides of the front and rear side walls of the lifting frame. The positioning frame is located inside the connecting plate and fits against the inner wall of the connecting plate on the same side. The positioning frame is provided with a positioning through hole one, and the connecting plate is provided with multiple sets of positioning through holes two at equal intervals. A connecting bolt passes through the positioning through hole one and the corresponding positioning through hole two, and a nut is sleeved on the outer side of the tail end of the connecting bolt.

[0014] As an improvement, connecting shafts are installed at the upper edges of the opposite side walls of the lifting frame, and a connecting sleeve is installed at the upper edge of one side wall of the feeding rack. The connecting sleeve is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft.

[0015] As an improvement, a hanging rod is installed on the side of the front wall of the lifting frame away from the feeding rack, and a locking hook is rotatably connected to the side of the front wall of the feeding rack away from the lifting frame, with the locking hook sleeved on the outside of the hanging rod.

[0016] As an improvement, the outer side of the conveyor belt is provided with multiple sets of anti-slip horizontal strips.

[0017] As an improvement, a horizontally placed U-shaped frame is installed on each of the opposite sides of the bottom frame. A hydraulic telescopic rod passes through each of the two side walls of the U-shaped frame. The extended end of the hydraulic telescopic rod faces downward and is equipped with a support block.

[0018] III. Beneficial Effects

[0019] The advantages of this utility model compared with the prior art are as follows:

[0020] 1. A loading rack is rotatably installed on one side of the lifting frame. The lower side of the loading rack is close to the height of the luggage stacking. The luggage is sent to the upper side of the lifting frame by the inner conveyor belt of the loading rack. During the process, the staff only needs to help push the luggage and adjust the position of the luggage appropriately to complete the luggage transportation, saving a lot of physical strength.

[0021] 2. The height of the lifting frame can be adjusted by a scissor lift, which can be adjusted at will according to the height of the baggage receiving side. When the connector is not in use, the lifting frame can be moved downwards, and the loading rack can be rotated to the upper side of the lifting frame and fixed on the upper side of the lifting frame, reducing the overall size of the connector and occupying less space. Attached Figure Description

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of a foldable connector for airport cargo transportation according to this utility model.

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the lifting frame installation structure of a folding connector for airport cargo.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the upper structure of the loading rack of a foldable connector for airport cargo.

[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the lower structure of the loading rack of a foldable connector for airport cargo.

[0026] As shown in the figure: 1. Base frame; 2. Walking wheels; 3. U-shaped frame; 4. Hydraulic telescopic rod; 5. Support block; 6. Scissor lift; 7. Lifting frame; 8. Rollers; 9. Connecting shaft; 10. Loading rack; 11. Conveyor belt; 12. Conveying equipment; 13. Anti-slip crossbar; 14. Connecting sleeve; 15. Positioning frame; 16. Positioning through hole one; 17. Connecting plate; 18. Positioning through hole two; 19. Connecting bolt; 20. Hanging rod; 21. Locking hook. Detailed Implementation

[0027] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments of the present utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. All other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art based on the embodiments of the present utility model without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] As attached Figure 2As shown, a foldable docking device for airport cargo includes a base frame 1. Multiple sets of wheels 2 are installed at the bottom of the base frame 1, facilitating the docking device's movement. A horizontally placed U-shaped frame 3 is installed on each opposite side of the base frame 1. Hydraulic telescopic rods 4 pass through the side walls of each U-shaped frame 3, with their extended ends facing downwards and fitted with support blocks 5. Power supply equipment is installed at the bottom of the base frame 1. The multiple sets of hydraulic telescopic rods 4 share the same control switch, allowing them to operate simultaneously with identical extension and retraction lengths. The extension of the hydraulic telescopic rods 4 supports the support blocks 5 on the ground, lifting the wheels 2 off the ground and positioning the docking device.

[0030] As attached Figure 2 As shown, a lifting frame 7 is provided above the base frame 1. The upper and lower side walls of the lifting frame 7 are U-shaped grooves. A scissor lift 6 is connected between the top of the lower U-shaped groove of the lifting frame 7 and the base frame 1. The scissor lift 6 drives the lifting frame 7 to move up and down, so that the upper height of the lifting frame 7 is close to the luggage receiving height. Multiple sets of rollers 8 are rotatably installed at the bottom of the upper U-shaped groove of the lifting frame 7. The luggage is supported on the upper side of the multiple sets of rollers 8. By gently pushing the luggage, the luggage moves inside the upper U-shaped groove of the lifting frame 7 for luggage transportation.

[0031] To conserve the energy of staff, as shown in the attached document... Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 and attached Figure 3 As shown, a loading rack 10 is rotatably mounted on one side of the lifting frame 7. Connecting shafts 9 are respectively installed on the upper edges of the opposite side walls of the lifting frame 7. A connecting sleeve 14 is installed on the upper edge of one side wall of the loading rack 10. The connecting sleeve 14 is rotatably sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft 9, so that the loading rack 10 is rotatably connected to the lifting frame 7. After the height of the lifting frame 7 is determined, the loading rack 10 is rotated from the side of the lifting frame 7 until it contacts the ground or luggage stacking platform. The upper and lower sides of the loading rack 10 are both mounting groove structures. A conveyor belt 1 is provided on the inner upper part of the loading rack 10. 1. Multiple sets of anti-slip crossbars 13 are provided on the outer side of the conveyor belt 11. A conveying device 12 that drives the conveyor belt 11 to rotate is installed on the inner side of the upper part of the loading rack 10. The conveying device 12 includes multiple sets of conveying rollers and a drive motor. The drive motor drives a set of conveying rollers to rotate, which in turn drives the conveyor belt 11 to rotate. The other multiple sets of conveying rollers support the conveyor belt 11. The axis of the conveying rollers is parallel to the axis of the roller 8. The staff pulls the luggage to the upper side of the lower part of the conveyor belt 11, and the luggage is transported upward to the upper side of the lifting frame 7 through the conveyor belt 11, saving the staff's physical strength.

[0032] When the connector is not in use, the lifting frame 7 is retracted downwards by the scissor lift 6, and the loading rack 10 is rotated upwards to the upper side of the lifting frame 7 and supported on the upper side of multiple sets of rollers 8. A hanging rod 20 is installed on the side of the front wall of the lifting frame 7 away from the loading rack 10. A locking hook 21 is rotatably connected to the side of the front wall of the loading rack 10 away from the lifting frame 7. Rotating the locking hook 21 will put the locking hook 21 on the outside of the hanging rod 20. The structure of the locking hook 21 is the same as the principle of the key buckle structure. The limiting plate rotatably connected to the opening side of the locking hook 21 prevents the locking hook 21 from detaching from the outside of the hanging rod 20.

[0033] Example 2

[0034] When there is no suitable support under the loading rack 10, such as... Figure 2 and attached Figure 4 As shown, an angle adjustment and positioning assembly is installed between the lower side of the loading rack 10 and the lower side of the lifting frame 7. The angle adjustment and positioning assembly includes two sets of positioning frames 15 and two sets of connecting plates 17. The two sets of positioning frames 15 are respectively installed on the lower sides of the front and rear side walls of the loading rack 10, and the two sets of connecting plates 17 are respectively installed on the lower sides of the front and rear side walls of the lifting frame 7. The positioning frame 15 is located inside the connecting plate 17 and is in contact with the inner wall of the connecting plate 17 on the same side. The positioning frame 15 has a first positioning through hole 16, and the connecting plate 17 has multiple sets of second positioning through holes 18 equidistantly arranged. A connecting bolt 19 passes through the first positioning through hole 16 and the corresponding second positioning through hole 18. A nut is fitted on the outer side of the tail end of the connecting bolt 19. By rotating the loading rack 10, the positioning through hole 16 can be aligned with the positioning through hole 18 at different positions. By passing the connecting bolt 19 through the positioning through hole 16 and the corresponding positioning through hole 18, the loading rack 10 is positioned at different angles. The nut is tightened on the outside of the connecting bolt 19 to fix the position of the loading rack 10. The height of the lower side of the loading rack 10 can be adjusted in the above way. By the gravity of the lifting frame 7, the bottom frame 1 and the scissor lift 6 and the supporting force of the support block 5, the lower side of the loading rack 10 can be brought close to the height of the luggage stacking, and the lower side of the loading rack 10 does not need to be supported, so that the luggage can be transported.

[0035] 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 process, method, article, or apparatus.

[0036] 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.

[0037] The present invention and its embodiments have been described above. This description is not restrictive, and the accompanying drawings are only one embodiment of the present invention; the actual structure is not limited thereto. In conclusion, if those skilled in the art are inspired by this description and design similar structures and embodiments without departing from the inventive spirit of the present invention, such designs should fall within the protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A foldable connector for airport cargo transport, comprising a base frame (1), wherein a plurality of wheels (2) are mounted on the bottom of the base frame (1), characterized in that: The bottom frame (1) is provided with a lifting frame (7) above it. The upper and lower side walls of the lifting frame (7) are U-shaped grooves. A scissor lift (6) is connected between the top of the U-shaped groove on the lower side of the lifting frame (7) and the bottom frame (1). Multiple sets of rollers (8) are rotatably installed at the bottom of the U-shaped groove on the upper side of the lifting frame (7). The lifting frame (7) is rotatably mounted on one side with a loading rack (10). The loading rack (10) has mounting grooves on both the upper and lower sides. The loading rack (10) has a conveyor belt (11) on the upper inner side. The loading rack (10) has a conveying device (12) that drives the conveyor belt (11) to rotate on the upper inner side. An angle adjustment and positioning component is installed between the lower side of the loading rack (10) and the lower side of the lifting frame (7). The tilt angle of the loading rack (10) is adjusted by the angle adjustment and positioning component, and the position of the loading rack (10) is fixed.

2. The foldable connector for airport cargo as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The angle adjustment and positioning assembly includes two sets of positioning frames (15) and two sets of connecting plates (17). The two sets of positioning frames (15) are respectively installed on the lower side of the front and rear side walls of the loading rack (10). The two sets of connecting plates (17) are respectively installed on the lower side of the front and rear side walls of the lifting frame (7). The positioning frame (15) is located inside the connecting plate (17) and is in contact with the inner wall of the connecting plate (17) on the same side. The positioning frame (15) is provided with a positioning through hole one (16). The connecting plate (17) is provided with multiple sets of positioning through holes two (18) at equal intervals. A connecting bolt (19) passes through the positioning through hole one (16) and the corresponding positioning through hole two (18). A nut is sleeved on the outer side of the tail end of the connecting bolt (19).

3. The foldable connector for airport cargo as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The lifting frame (7) has connecting shafts (9) installed on the upper edges of its two opposite side walls respectively, and the feeding rack (10) has a connecting sleeve (14) installed on the upper edge of one side wall. The connecting sleeve (14) is rotated and sleeved on the outside of the connecting shaft (9).

4. The foldable connector for airport cargo as described in claim 3, characterized in that: A hanging rod (20) is installed on the side of the front wall of the lifting frame (7) away from the feeding rack (10). A locking hook (21) is rotatably connected on the side of the front wall of the feeding rack (10) away from the lifting frame (7). The locking hook (21) is sleeved on the outside of the hanging rod (20).

5. A foldable connector for airport cargo as described in claim 1, characterized in that: Multiple anti-slip strips (13) are provided on the outer side of the conveyor belt (11).

6. A foldable connector for airport cargo as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The bottom frame (1) is equipped with horizontally placed U-shaped frames (3) on opposite sides. Hydraulic telescopic rods (4) pass through the side walls of the U-shaped frames (3). The extended ends of the hydraulic telescopic rods (4) face downwards and are equipped with support blocks (5).