A drag chain anti-swing structure suitable for super-high type stacker

By designing nylon cable chain guide grooves and adjustable connection components suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes, the problem of cable chain damage caused by interference and impact on ultra-high stacker cranes has been solved, achieving the advantages of good anti-sway effect, smooth operation and low cost of cable chains.

CN224349598UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-12WAYZIM TECH CO LTD

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
WAYZIM TECH CO LTD
Filing Date
2025-07-09
Publication Date
2026-06-12

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing stacker crane cable chains are prone to interference damage on ultra-high stacker cranes due to processing and installation errors, and the impact between the cable chain and the guide groove reduces the service life, especially on ultra-high stacker cranes that are tens of meters high.

Method used

The first and second cable chain guide grooves are made of nylon. They are connected to the components and connectors through multiple adjustable guide grooves. The design is an insert structure to avoid direct collision between the cable chain and traditional connectors. Adjustable guide ramps and brackets limit the swinging of the cable chain and ensure smooth operation.

Benefits of technology

It effectively prevents cable chain swaying, extends service life, reduces impact damage, has a simple structure, low cost, simple installation requirements, is suitable for different models of cable chains, runs smoothly, and is easy to replace.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of stacking machine, especially a drag chain anti-swing structure suitable for superhigh stacking machine. Its including first drag chain guide slot connecting assembly, second drag chain guide slot connecting assembly, drag chain fixed end connecting assembly, drag chain mobile end connecting assembly, stand, first drag chain guide slot and second drag chain guide slot, first drag chain guide slot and second drag chain guide slot set up in the one side of stand mutually in parallel, first drag chain guide slot upper portion is detachably connected on the upper portion of stand through a plurality of first drag chain guide slot connecting assembly, first drag chain guide slot lower portion and second drag chain guide slot are detachably connected in the lower portion of stand through a plurality of second drag chain guide slot connecting assembly. The utility model can be suitable for superhigh stacking machine, has the advantages such as good anti-swing effect, not easy to jam, smooth operation, simple on-site installation requirement, simple structure, low cost, convenient replacement etc.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of stacker crane technology, and in particular to a drag chain anti-sway structure suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes. Background Technology

[0002] Currently, in automated intelligent warehouses, stacker cranes need to be connected to cables to supply power when storing and retrieving goods. To ensure the stability of equipment operation, vertical cable chains are needed to centrally fix the cables and prevent the stacker crane from swinging erratically during operation.

[0003] There are generally two methods for fixing cable chains in existing stacker cranes: one is a unidirectional cable chain fixing groove, suitable for stacker cranes with low height and short cable chain stroke; the other is a bidirectional cable chain fixing groove, suitable for stacker cranes with high height and long cable chain stroke. For ultra-high stacker cranes, the entire long-stroke cable chain guide groove is prone to interference with the cable chain during actual operation due to processing and installation errors, frequently leading to cable chain damage. Furthermore, the cable chain fixing groove is usually made of structural steel; when the cable chain swings, it collides with the guide groove, and the collision between the plastic cable chain and the steel guide groove can also cause damage and deformation to the cable chain. For ultra-high stacker cranes tens of meters high, the swing amplitude of the cable chain is even more violent, and the impact force between the cable chain and the guide groove is greater. Prolonged impact during operation can easily damage the cable chain, significantly reducing its service life. Preventing cable chain swaying has always been a challenge for ultra-high stacker cranes. Utility Model Content

[0004] This application addresses the shortcomings of existing production technologies by providing a drag chain anti-sway structure suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes. It is applicable to ultra-high stacker cranes and has advantages such as good anti-sway effect, less prone to jamming, smooth operation, simple on-site installation requirements, simple structure, low cost, and easy replacement.

[0005] The technical solution adopted in this utility model is as follows:

[0006] A drag chain anti-sway structure suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes includes a first drag chain guide groove connecting assembly, a second drag chain guide groove connecting assembly, a drag chain fixed end connecting assembly, a drag chain moving end connecting assembly, a column, a first drag chain guide groove, and a second drag chain guide groove. The first and second drag chain guide grooves are arranged parallel to each other on one side of the column. The upper part of the first drag chain guide groove is detachably connected to the upper part of the column through multiple first drag chain guide groove connecting assemblies, and the lower part of the first drag chain guide groove and the second drag chain guide groove are detachably connected to the lower part of the column through multiple second drag chain guide groove connecting assemblies. The first drag chain guide groove includes two first guide groove plates arranged symmetrically on both sides, and the second drag chain guide groove includes two second guide groove plates arranged symmetrically on both sides. One end of the drag chain fixed end connecting assembly is connected to the fixed end of the drag chain, and the other end is detachably connected to the side of the column. The drag chain fixed end connecting assembly is located directly above the second drag chain guide groove. One end of the drag chain moving end connecting assembly is connected to the drag chain, and the other end is connected to a movable loading platform. The drag chain moving end connecting assembly is located between the two second guide groove plates.

[0007] Furthermore, the first drag chain guide groove connecting assembly includes a first mounting plate. The fixed end of the first mounting plate is detachably connected to the side of the column by multiple bolts. The adjustable end of the first mounting plate is detachably connected to the back of the first guide bracket by multiple bolts. The front of the first guide bracket is provided with a first through groove that runs vertically through it. The moving end of the drag chain can move vertically through the first through groove and pass through the first guide bracket. The left and right sides of the front of the first guide bracket are respectively detachably connected to a first guide groove plate by bolts.

[0008] Furthermore, an elongated first adjustment hole is provided on the first mounting plate at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt, and an elongated second adjustment hole is provided on the left and right sides of the front of the first guide bracket at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt.

[0009] Furthermore, first guide inclined plates are respectively provided on the upper and lower ends and the left and right sides of the first guide bracket, and the first guide inclined plates are inclined from the inside to the outside.

[0010] Furthermore, the second cable chain guide groove connecting assembly includes a second mounting plate. The fixed end of the second mounting plate is detachably connected to the side of the column by multiple bolts. The adjustable end of the second mounting plate is detachably connected to the back of two symmetrically arranged second guide brackets by multiple bolts. The front of the two second guide brackets is provided with a second through groove that runs vertically through the column. The moving end of the cable chain can move vertically through the second guide brackets in the second through groove. The front of each of the two second guide brackets is detachably connected to a first guide groove plate by bolts, and the back of each of the two second guide brackets is detachably connected to a second guide groove plate by bolts.

[0011] Furthermore, a third elongated adjustment hole is provided on the second mounting plate at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt, and a fourth elongated adjustment hole is provided on the second guide bracket at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt.

[0012] Furthermore, second guide plates are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the second guide bracket, and the second guide plates are inclined from the inside to the outside.

[0013] Furthermore, the cable chain fixed end connection assembly includes a first cable chain fixing plate, which is detachably connected to the side of the column by multiple bolts. A first cable chain mounting plate is welded to the first cable chain fixing plate, and the first cable chain mounting plate is detachably connected to the fixed end of the cable chain by multiple bolts.

[0014] Furthermore, the moving end connection assembly of the cable chain includes a second cable chain fixing plate, which is detachably connected to the side of the column by multiple bolts. A second cable chain mounting plate is welded to the second cable chain fixing plate, and the moving end of the cable chain is detachably connected to the second cable chain by multiple bolts.

[0015] The beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0016] This invention is applicable to ultra-high stacker cranes and features good anti-sway performance, resistance to jamming, smooth operation, simple on-site installation requirements, simple structure, low cost, and easy replacement. The first and second drag chain guide grooves are made of nylon, which is soft and significantly reduces impact damage to the drag chain during operation, extending its service life. The second drag chain guide groove connecting assembly includes two symmetrically arranged second guide brackets with an adjustable spacing to accommodate different drag chain models. The drag chain moving end connecting assembly is an insert-type structure that moves vertically along the gap between the two first guide groove plates under the drive of the loading platform. This movement avoids direct collisions between the drag chain and traditional connecting parts during operation, effectively preventing damage. The distance between the front ends of the two second guide brackets is smaller than the distance between their back ends. This smaller distance limits drag chain swaying, while the larger distance ensures smooth movement of the drag chain's moving end. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is the front view of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the present invention after the columns have been removed.

[0019] Figure 3This is a first-view structural diagram of the first drag chain guide groove connection assembly of this utility model.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a second-view structural diagram of the first drag chain guide groove connection assembly of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a first-view structural diagram of the second drag chain guide groove connection assembly of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a second-view structural diagram of the second drag chain guide groove connection assembly of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a structural diagram of the cable chain fixed end connection component of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a structural diagram of the moving end connection component of the cable chain of this utility model.

[0025] Wherein: 100, first cable chain guide groove connecting assembly; 110, first mounting plate; 120, first guide bracket; 130, first adjusting hole; 140, second adjusting hole; 150, first guide ramp; 160, first through groove; 200, second cable chain guide groove connecting assembly; 210, second mounting plate; 220, second guide bracket; 230, third adjusting hole; 240, fourth adjusting hole; 250, second guide ramp; 260, second through groove. 300. Cable chain fixed end connecting assembly; 310. First cable chain fixing plate; 320. First cable chain mounting plate; 330. First cable chain adjusting hole; 400. Cable chain moving end connecting assembly; 410. Second cable chain fixing plate; 420. Second cable chain mounting plate; 430. Second cable chain adjusting hole; 500. Column; 600. First cable chain guide groove; 610. First guide groove plate; 700. Second cable chain guide groove; 710. Second guide groove plate. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The specific embodiments of this utility model are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] like Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, a drag chain anti-sway structure suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes includes a first drag chain guide groove connecting assembly 100, a second drag chain guide groove connecting assembly 200, a drag chain fixed end connecting assembly 300, a drag chain moving end connecting assembly 400, a column 500, a first drag chain guide groove 600, and a second drag chain guide groove 700. The first drag chain guide groove 600 and the second drag chain guide groove 700 are arranged parallel to each other on one side of the column 500. The upper part of the first drag chain guide groove 600 is detachably connected to the upper part of the column 500 through multiple first drag chain guide groove connecting assemblies 100, and the lower part of the first drag chain guide groove 600 and the second drag chain guide groove 700 are detachably connected to the lower part of the column 500 through multiple second drag chain guide groove connecting assemblies 200.

[0028] When the cable chain is installed and used, a cable chain is set between the first cable chain guide groove 600 and the second cable chain guide groove 700. A portion of the fixed end of the cable chain is located in the second cable chain guide groove 700, and a portion of the movable end of the cable chain is located in the first cable chain guide groove 600. The first cable chain guide groove 600 and the second cable chain guide groove 700 restrict the cable chain and prevent the cable chain from swinging significantly during movement.

[0029] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first drag chain guide groove 600 includes two first guide groove plates 610 arranged symmetrically on the left and right. The first guide groove plate 610 has an L-shaped structure. The drag chain is located between the two first guide groove plates 610 and is limited by the two inner end faces of the first guide groove plates 610.

[0030] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second drag chain guide groove 700 includes two second guide groove plates 710 arranged symmetrically on the left and right. The second guide groove plate 710 has an L-shaped structure. The drag chain is located between the two second guide groove plates 710 and is limited by the two inner end faces of the second guide groove plates 710.

[0031] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the first cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 100 includes a first mounting plate 110. The fixed end of the first mounting plate 110 is detachably connected to the side of the column 500 by multiple bolts. The adjustable end of the first mounting plate 110 is detachably connected to the back of the first guide bracket 120 by multiple bolts. A long, narrow first adjusting hole 130 is provided on the adjusting end of the first mounting plate 110 at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt. The bolts are connected in the first adjusting hole 130. The first adjusting hole 130 allows the first guide bracket 120 to adjust its distance relative to the column 500. The front of the first guide bracket 120 is provided with a vertically penetrating first passage groove 160, through which the moving end of the cable chain can move vertically through the first guide bracket 120.

[0032] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, a first guide plate 610 is detachably connected to the left and right sides of the front of the first guide bracket 120 via bolts. Elongated second adjustment holes 140 are provided on the left and right sides of the front of the first guide bracket 120 at the positions corresponding to the connecting bolts. The bolts are connected to the second adjustment holes 140, allowing the first guide plate 610 to be adjusted in height relative to the first guide bracket 120. First guide ramps 150 are provided on the upper and lower ends of the first guide bracket 120, inclined from the inside out, to guide the cable chain into the first guide bracket 120. In use, the front and rear ends of the moving end of the cable chain are limited by the back of the first guide bracket 120 and the first guide plate 610, respectively, while the left and right ends of the moving end of the cable chain are limited by the side faces of the first guide bracket 120 and the first guide plate 610, respectively.

[0033] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, the second cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 200 includes a second mounting plate 210. The fixed end of the second mounting plate 210 is detachably connected to the side of the column 500 by multiple bolts. The adjusting end of the second mounting plate 210 is detachably connected to the back of two symmetrically arranged second guide brackets 220 by multiple bolts. A long, narrow third adjusting hole 230 is provided on the adjusting end of the second mounting plate 210 at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt. The bolts are connected in the third adjusting hole 230. The third adjusting hole 230 allows the relative distance between the two second guide brackets 220 to meet the usage requirements of cable chains of different widths. A vertically penetrating second passage groove 260 is provided on the front of each of the two second guide brackets 220, allowing the moving end of the cable chain to move vertically through the second guide bracket 220. A first guide groove plate 610 is detachably connected to the front of each of the two second guide brackets 220 by bolts, and a second guide groove plate 710 is detachably connected to the back of each of the two second guide brackets 220 by bolts. A long, narrow fourth adjustment hole 240 is provided on the second guide bracket 220 at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt. The bolt is connected in the fourth adjustment hole 240. The fourth adjustment hole 240 allows the first guide groove plate 610 and the second guide groove plate 710 to be adjusted in height relative to the second guide bracket 220.

[0034] like Figure 5 and Figure 6As shown, the distance between the front ends of the two second guide brackets 220 is smaller than the distance between the back ends of the two second guide brackets 220. The smaller distance between the front ends of the two second guide brackets 220 can limit the swinging of the cable chain, while the larger distance between the back ends of the two second guide brackets 220 can ensure the smooth operation of the moving end of the cable chain.

[0035] like Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, second guide plates 250 are distributed at the upper and lower ends of the second guide bracket 220. The second guide plates 250 are inclined from the inside to the outside and guide the cable chain into the second guide bracket 220.

[0036] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the cable chain fixed end connecting assembly 300 is connected to the cable chain fixed end at one end and detachably connected to the side of the column 500 at the other end, and is located directly above the second cable chain guide groove 700. The cable chain moving end connecting assembly 400 is connected to the cable chain at one end and to a movable loading platform at the other end, and is located in the first cable chain guide groove 600. Driven by the loading platform, the cable chain moving end connecting assembly 400 can move up and down along the first cable chain guide groove 600.

[0037] like Figure 7 As shown, the cable chain fixed end connection assembly 300 includes a first cable chain fixing plate 310, which is detachably connected to the side of the column 500 by multiple bolts. A first cable chain mounting plate 320 is welded to the first cable chain fixing plate 310, and the first cable chain mounting plate 320 is detachably connected to the fixed end of the cable chain by multiple bolts. A long, narrow first cable chain adjustment hole 330 is provided on the first cable chain mounting plate 320 corresponding to the position of the connecting bolts. A bolt is installed in the first cable chain adjustment hole 330, allowing adjustment of the fixed position of the cable chain fixed end.

[0038] like Figure 8 As shown, the cable chain moving end connecting assembly 400 includes a second cable chain fixing plate 410, which is detachably connected to the side of the column 500 by multiple bolts. A second cable chain mounting plate 420 is welded to the second cable chain fixing plate 410, and the moving end of the cable chain is detachably connected to the second cable chain mounting plate 420 by multiple bolts. A long, narrow second cable chain adjustment hole 430 is provided on the second cable chain mounting plate 420 corresponding to the position of the connecting bolts. A bolt is installed in the second cable chain adjustment hole 430, allowing adjustment of the fixed position of the moving end of the cable chain. The second cable chain mounting plate 420 has an H-shaped structure and can move up and down between two first guide slot plates 610.

[0039] This invention fixes one end of the cable chain to the cable chain fixed end connecting assembly 300, which is fixed to the column 500 of the stacker crane. The other end of the cable chain is fixed to the cable chain moving end connecting assembly 400, which is fixed to a loading platform that can move vertically. Two second guide brackets 220 of the second cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 200 are symmetrically installed, allowing adjustment of the width gap between the cable chain and the connecting assembly. The second cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 200 is located in the lower half of the cable chain's movement, and its two second guide brackets 220 are non-equidistant bent parts in the width direction. The first guide bracket 120 of the first cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 100 is an integral equidistant bent part in the width direction, and the first cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 100 is located in the upper half of the cable chain's movement. The distance between the front ends of the two second guide brackets 220 of the second cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 200 is smaller than the distance between the back ends of the two second guide brackets 220. The smaller distance between the front ends of the two second guide brackets 220 can limit the swinging of the cable chain, while the larger distance between the back ends of the two second guide brackets 220 can ensure the smooth operation of the moving end of the cable chain. The first cable chain guide groove connecting assembly 100 is arranged in the upper part of the cable chain. Because the cable chain operates in a unidirectional manner in the upper part, it does not fold, and the swinging amplitude is much smaller than that in the lower part. Therefore, it is designed in a fixed form to increase the running accuracy. The first cable chain guide groove 600 and the second cable chain guide groove 700 are made of nylon, which is soft and can greatly reduce the impact damage to the cable chain during operation and extend its service life. The cable chain moving end connection component 400 has an insert structure. Driven by the loading platform, it moves vertically along the gap formed between the two first guide slot plates 610. This movement method can avoid the possibility of direct collision between the cable chain and traditional connecting parts during operation, and can effectively prevent damage to the cable chain during operation.

[0040] The above description is an explanation of the present utility model and not a limitation thereof. The scope of the present utility model is defined by the claims. Within the protection scope of the present utility model, any form of modification may be made.

Claims

1. A drag chain anti-sway structure suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes, comprising a first drag chain guide groove connecting assembly (100), a second drag chain guide groove connecting assembly (200), a drag chain fixed end connecting assembly (300), a drag chain moving end connecting assembly (400), a column (500), a first drag chain guide groove (600), and a second drag chain guide groove (700), characterized in that: The first cable chain guide groove (600) and the second cable chain guide groove (700) are arranged parallel to each other on one side of the column (500). The upper part of the first cable chain guide groove (600) is detachably connected to the upper part of the column (500) through multiple first cable chain guide groove connecting assemblies (100). The lower part of the first cable chain guide groove (600) and the second cable chain guide groove (700) are detachably connected to the lower part of the column (500) through multiple second cable chain guide groove connecting assemblies (200). The first cable chain guide groove (600) includes two first guide grooves arranged symmetrically on the left and right. The second cable chain guide groove (700) includes two second guide groove plates (710) arranged symmetrically on the left and right sides; one end of the cable chain fixed end connecting component (300) is connected to the fixed end of the cable chain, and the other end is detachably connected to the side of the column (500). The cable chain fixed end connecting component (300) is located directly above the second cable chain guide groove (700); one end of the cable chain moving end connecting component (400) is connected to the cable chain, and the other end is connected to a movable loading platform. The cable chain moving end connecting component (400) is located between the two second guide groove plates (710).

2. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The first cable chain guide groove connection assembly (100) includes a first mounting plate (110). The fixed end of the first mounting plate (110) is detachably connected to the side of the column (500) by multiple bolts. The adjusting end of the first mounting plate (110) is detachably connected to the back of the first guide bracket (120) by multiple bolts. The front of the first guide bracket (120) is provided with a first through groove (160) that runs vertically through it. The moving end of the cable chain can move vertically through the first through groove (160) and pass through the first guide bracket (120). The left and right sides of the front of the first guide bracket (120) are respectively detachably connected to a first guide groove plate (610) by bolts.

3. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 2, characterized in that: The first mounting plate (110) has an elongated first adjustment hole (130) at the position of the connecting bolt on the adjustment end, and the first guide bracket (120) has an elongated second adjustment hole (140) at the position of the connecting bolt on the left and right sides of the front.

4. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 3, characterized in that: The first guide bracket (120) is provided with first guide inclined plates (150) on the upper and lower ends and left and right sides respectively, and the first guide inclined plates (150) are inclined from the inside to the outside.

5. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The second cable chain guide groove connection assembly (200) includes a second mounting plate (210). The fixed end of the second mounting plate (210) is detachably connected to the side of the column (500) by multiple bolts. The adjusting end of the second mounting plate (210) is detachably connected to the back of two symmetrically arranged second guide brackets (220) by multiple bolts. The front of the two second guide brackets (220) is provided with a vertically penetrating second passage groove (260). The moving end of the cable chain can move up and down through the second passage groove (260) and pass through the second guide brackets (220). The front of the two second guide brackets (220) is detachably connected to a first guide groove plate (610) by bolts, and the back of the two second guide brackets (220) is detachably connected to a second guide groove plate (710) by bolts.

6. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 5, characterized in that: The second mounting plate (210) has a long waist-shaped third adjustment hole (230) at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt on the adjustment end, and the second guide bracket (220) has a long waist-shaped fourth adjustment hole (240) at the position corresponding to the connecting bolt.

7. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 6, characterized in that: The second guide bracket (220) is provided with second guide inclined plates (250) at its upper and lower ends, and the second guide inclined plates (250) are inclined from the inside to the outside.

8. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The cable chain fixed end connection assembly (300) includes a first cable chain fixing plate (310), which is detachably connected to the side of the column (500) by a plurality of bolts. A first cable chain mounting plate (320) is welded onto the first cable chain fixing plate (310), and the first cable chain mounting plate (320) is detachably connected to the fixed end of the cable chain by a plurality of bolts.

9. The anti-sway structure for cable carriers suitable for ultra-high stacker cranes as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The drag chain moving end connection assembly (400) includes a second drag chain fixing plate (410), which is detachably connected to the side of the column (500) by a plurality of bolts. A second drag chain mounting plate (420) is welded onto the second drag chain fixing plate (410), and the second drag chain mounting plate (420) is detachably connected to the moving end of the drag chain by a plurality of bolts.