A docking mechanism with a tray as a carrier

Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of docking mechanism with tray as carrier, including docking box frame and tray pushing mechanism, four goods locations are sequentially arranged from top to bottom in docking box frame, each goods location is composed of two tray supports being symmetrically arranged left and right, two tray supports of each goods location are used to place tray, for placing goods on tray;Tray pushing mechanism includes servo module, transverse connecting frame and two groups of push head components, servo module is arranged at the top of the top plate of the docking box frame, transverse connecting frame is arranged on the servo module, and servo module drives the transverse connecting frame to move back and forth;Two groups of push head components are one-to-one correspondingly arranged on the left and right sides of the transverse connecting frame.The docking mechanism with tray as carrier of the utility model can realize the transfer storage and batch transfer of goods, and can realize the automatic transfer of goods by cooperating with unmanned vehicle, AGV and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a docking mechanism using a tray as a carrier. Background Technology

[0002] With the development of technology, many things in our daily lives are now done intelligently. The most obvious example is that we can shop through vending machines and pick up and drop off goods through unmanned express lockers. Merchants will pack and transport goods to unmanned express lockers or vending machines through logistics. The transfer space of existing transfer carts is usually limited by the partition structure, and the size of the storage space partition cannot be adjusted according to actual usage needs. In traditional transportation, the goods inside the transfer box are directly stacked, and manual removal of goods from the box and placement into unmanned express lockers or vending machines is required. Unmanned express lockers and vending machines cannot achieve automatic warehousing and outbound operations, cannot automatically dock with existing unmanned vehicles or delivery vehicles to complete the automatic warehousing and outbound operations of goods, and cannot achieve full-process automatic turnover of goods. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this utility model is to overcome the defects of the prior art and provide a docking mechanism with a pallet as the carrier, which can realize the transfer and storage of goods and the batch transfer, and can be used in conjunction with unmanned vehicles, AGVs, etc. to realize the automatic transfer of goods.

[0004] The technical solution to achieve the above objective is: a docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier, comprising a docking box frame and a pallet pushing mechanism, wherein:

[0005] The docking box frame is formed by a top plate, a bottom plate and two side plates to form a box structure with openings on the front and rear sides. There are four cargo positions arranged from top to bottom inside the docking box frame. Each cargo position consists of two pallet supports arranged symmetrically on the left and right. The two pallet supports of each cargo position are arranged one-to-one on the two side plates of the docking box frame. The two pallet supports of each cargo position are used to place pallets, and goods are placed on the pallets.

[0006] The pallet pushing mechanism includes a servo module, a transverse connecting frame, and two sets of pusher assemblies. The servo module is located at the top of the top plate of the docking box frame, and the transverse connecting frame is located on the servo module. The servo module drives the transverse connecting frame to move back and forth. The two sets of pusher assemblies are correspondingly located on the left and right sides of the transverse connecting frame. The two sets of pusher assemblies are used to push the pallet and the goods on it out of the docking box frame.

[0007] The aforementioned docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier includes each pusher assembly comprising a track mounting plate, a vertical connecting frame, an electric push rod, a slide rail assembly, and two odd-shaped push plates. The track mounting plate is located outside the docking box frame, and its top end is connected to the horizontal connecting frame. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the track mounting plate. The vertical connecting frame is vertically movable on the slide rail assembly. The electric push rod is mounted on the horizontal connecting frame, and its output end is connected to the vertical connecting frame. The two odd-shaped push plates are arranged one above the other on the vertical connecting frame, and each odd-shaped push plate has two push heads arranged one above the other.

[0008] The above-mentioned docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier includes pallet insertion holes on both sides of the pallet that are adapted to the push head. The four push heads of each push head assembly correspond one-to-one with the pallet insertion holes of the four pallets in the four storage positions. The electric push rod drives the vertical connecting frame to move up and down, causing the push heads on the odd-shaped push plate to insert into or leave the corresponding pallet insertion holes.

[0009] The aforementioned docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier further includes a docking base, a horizontal moving module at the top of the docking base, a vertical moving module on the horizontal moving module, and a rotating module on the vertical moving module; the bottom plate of the docking box frame is disposed on the rotating module.

[0010] In the aforementioned docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier, a base plate leveling component is provided at the top of the docking base.

[0011] In the aforementioned pallet-based docking mechanism, the bottom plate of the docking box frame of the docking mechanism is connected to the forks via a U-shaped connecting frame.

[0012] This utility model's pallet-based docking mechanism enables the transfer and storage of goods, as well as bulk transportation. It can be used in conjunction with unmanned vehicles and AGVs to achieve automatic transfer of goods. It can be widely used in express logistics (functionally similar to current express delivery stations or integrated stations, and can be used in conjunction with unmanned vehicles for door-to-door express delivery as needed), storage and distribution of factory hardware (tools, spare parts, etc.), transfer and distribution of consumables (packaging materials, consumables, parts, etc.) in factory production workshops, unmanned vending (selling medicines, daily necessities, etc.), food delivery, etc. This invention has a wide range of applications and will have a profound impact on logistics, distribution, and daily life. Attached Figure Description

[0013] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of the docking mechanism of this utility model, which uses a tray as a carrier.

[0014] Figure 2This is a front view of the docking mechanism of this utility model, which uses a tray as a carrier.

[0015] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the installation of the docking base and its modules;

[0016] Figure 4 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the pallet-based docking mechanism of this utility model (docked with a transfer container);

[0017] Figure 5 This is a diagram showing the usage state of the pallet-based docking mechanism of this utility model (installed on a stacker crane for docking). Detailed Implementation

[0018] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solution of this utility model, its specific embodiments will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] Example 1:

[0020] Please see Figures 1 to 4 An embodiment of this utility model provides a docking mechanism 88 with a pallet as a carrier, comprising a docking base 883, a docking box frame 881, and a pallet pushing mechanism 882.

[0021] The top of the docking base 883 is provided with a horizontal moving module 118, a vertical moving module 117 is provided on the horizontal moving module 118, and a rotating module 120 is provided on the vertical moving module 117. The top of the docking base 883 is provided with a base plate leveling component 119.

[0022] The docking box frame 881 is formed by a top plate 111, a bottom plate 115 and two side plates 116, creating a box structure with openings at the front and rear. The docking box frame 881 has four cargo positions arranged from top to bottom. Each cargo position consists of two pallet supports 113 arranged symmetrically on the left and right. The two pallet supports 113 of each cargo position are correspondingly set on the two side plates 116 of the docking box frame. Pallets are placed between the two pallet supports 113 of each cargo position, and goods are placed on the pallets.

[0023] The base plate 115 of the docking box frame 81 is set on the rotating module 120. The lateral moving module 118 can drive the longitudinal moving module 117 and the rotating module 120 and the docking box frame 881 to move left and right. The longitudinal moving module 117 can drive the rotating module 120 and the docking box frame 881 to move back and forth. The rotating module 120 can drive the docking box frame 881 to rotate and adjust its direction.

[0024] The pallet pushing mechanism 882 includes a servo module 106, a transverse connecting frame 107, and two sets of pusher assemblies. The servo module 106 is located at the top of the top plate 111 of the docking box frame, and the transverse connecting frame 107 is located on the servo module 106. The servo module 106 drives the transverse connecting frame 107 to move back and forth. The two sets of pusher assemblies are located on the left and right sides of the transverse connecting frame 107 respectively. The two sets of pusher assemblies are used to push the pallet and the goods on it out of the docking box frame 881.

[0025] Each pusher assembly includes a track mounting plate 110, a vertical connecting frame 108, an electric push rod 109, a slide rail assembly 112, and two odd-shaped push plates 150. The track mounting plate 110 is located outside the docking box frame 881, and the top of the track mounting plate 110 is connected to the horizontal connecting frame 107. The slide rail assembly 112 is mounted on the track mounting plate 110. The vertical connecting frame 108 is movable up and down on the slide rail assembly 112. The electric push rod 109 is mounted on the horizontal connecting frame 107, and the output end of the electric push rod 109 is connected to the vertical connecting frame 108. The two odd-shaped push plates 150 are mounted one above the other on the vertical connecting frame 108, and each odd-shaped push plate 150 has two pushers 114 mounted one above the other. Pallet insertion holes adapted to push heads 114 are provided on both sides of the pallet. The four push heads 114 of each push head assembly correspond one-to-one with the pallet insertion holes of the four pallets in the four storage positions. The electric push rod 109 drives the vertical connecting frame 108 to move up and down, causing the push heads 114 on the odd-shaped push plate 150 to insert or disengage from the corresponding pallet insertion holes. The servo module 106 drives the horizontal connecting frame 107 to move back and forth, thereby causing the push head assembly to push the pallet and the goods on it out of the docking box frame 81.

[0026] Please see again Figure 4The pallet-based docking mechanism 88 of this utility model, in use, connects each module and the electric push rod to the control box. When goods need to be transferred to the transfer container 90 on the unmanned vehicle body 89, the actions of the lateral movement module 118, the longitudinal movement module 117, and the rotation module 120 align the position of the docking mechanism 88 with the position of the transfer container 90. After the positioning light code 86 on the transfer container 90 detects that the transfer container 90 on the unmanned vehicle body corresponds to the docking mechanism 88 (i.e., the unmanned vehicle body stops in place),... (Afterwards), feedback information is sent to the control box, which controls the electric push rod 109 to drive the vertical connecting frame 108 to move up and down, causing the push head 114 on the odd-shaped push plate 150 to insert or disengage from the corresponding pallet insertion hole. Then, the servo module 106 drives the horizontal connecting frame 107 to move forward, thereby driving the push head assembly to push the pallet and its goods out of the docking box frame 881 into the transfer container 90. The unmanned vehicle body 89 can then drive the transfer container 90 to the designated position. In this way, there is no need for manual picking of goods into the transfer container 90, realizing automatic transfer of goods. During use, the position of the docking mechanism 88 corresponds to the position of the transfer container 90, enabling the batch transfer of four pallets and their goods at one time.

[0027] Example 2:

[0028] A pallet-based docking mechanism 121, compared to Embodiment 1, only includes a docking housing frame 881 and a pallet pushing mechanism 882. The bottom plate 115 of the docking housing frame 881 of the docking mechanism 121 is connected to the forks of the stacker crane via a U-shaped connecting frame 122. When the docking mechanism 88 in Embodiment 1 needs to be transferred and docked with the docking mechanism 121 on the forks, the actions of the lateral movement module 118, the longitudinal movement module 117, and the rotation module 120 are used to align the positions of the docking mechanism 88 and the docking mechanism 121. Then, the servo module 106 on the docking mechanism 88 drives the lateral connecting frame 107 to move forward, thereby driving the pusher assembly to push the pallet and its goods out of the docking housing frame 881 into the docking mechanism 121. Then, the stacker crane uses a similar working principle to place the pallet carrying the goods onto the rack. With the positions on the two docking mechanisms corresponding, batch transfer of four pallets can be achieved.

[0029] In summary, the pallet-based docking mechanism of this invention can realize the transfer and storage of goods and the bulk transfer of goods. It can be used in conjunction with unmanned vehicles, AGVs, etc. to realize the automatic transfer of goods. It can be widely used in express logistics (similar in function to current express stations or comprehensive stations, and can be used in conjunction with unmanned vehicles for door-to-door express delivery as needed), storage and distribution of factory hardware (tools, spare parts, etc.), transfer and distribution of consumables (packaging materials, consumables, parts, etc.) in factory production workshops, unmanned vending (selling medicines, daily necessities, etc.), food delivery, etc. The invention has a wide range of applications and will have a profound impact on logistics, distribution and life.

[0030] Those skilled in the art should recognize that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the present utility model and are not intended to limit the present utility model. Any changes or modifications to the above embodiments within the scope of the essential spirit of the present utility model will fall within the scope of the claims of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A docking mechanism with a tray as a carrier, characterized in that, Includes the docking box frame and the pallet pushing mechanism, wherein: The docking box frame is formed by a top plate, a bottom plate and two side plates to form a box structure with openings on the front and rear sides. There are four cargo positions arranged from top to bottom inside the docking box frame. Each cargo position consists of two pallet supports arranged symmetrically on the left and right. The two pallet supports of each cargo position are arranged one-to-one on the two side plates of the docking box frame. The two pallet supports of each cargo position are used to place pallets, and goods are placed on the pallets. The pallet pushing mechanism includes a servo module, a transverse connecting frame, and two sets of pusher assemblies. The servo module is located at the top of the top plate of the docking box frame, and the transverse connecting frame is located on the servo module. The servo module drives the transverse connecting frame to move back and forth. The two sets of pusher assemblies are correspondingly located on the left and right sides of the transverse connecting frame. The two sets of pusher assemblies are used to push the pallet and the goods on it out of the docking box frame.

2. A docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier according to claim 1, wherein, Each pusher assembly includes a track mounting plate, a vertical connecting frame, an electric push rod, a slide rail assembly, and two odd-shaped push plates. The track mounting plate is located outside the docking box frame, and its top end is connected to the horizontal connecting frame. The slide rail assembly is mounted on the track mounting plate. The vertical connecting frame is movable up and down on the slide rail assembly. The electric push rod is mounted on the horizontal connecting frame, and its output end is connected to the vertical connecting frame. The two odd-shaped push plates are mounted one above the other on the vertical connecting frame, and each odd-shaped push plate has two pushers mounted one above the other.

3. A docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier according to claim 2, wherein, The pallet has pallet insertion holes on both sides of its edge that are adapted to the push head. The four push heads of each push head assembly correspond one-to-one with the pallet insertion holes of the four pallets in the four storage positions. The electric push rod drives the vertical connecting frame to move up and down, causing the push heads on the odd-shaped push plate to insert into or leave the corresponding pallet insertion holes.

4. A docking mechanism according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, It also includes a docking base, the top of which is provided with a horizontal moving module, a vertical moving module is provided on the horizontal moving module, and a rotating module is provided on the vertical moving module; the bottom plate of the docking box frame is provided on the rotating module.

5. A docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier according to claim 4, wherein, The top of the docking base is equipped with a base plate leveling component.

6. A docking mechanism using a pallet as a carrier according to claim 1, wherein, The bottom plate of the docking box frame of the docking mechanism is connected to the forks via a U-shaped connecting frame.

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