An automatic clutch mechanism

Abstract

The utility model relates to material transfer technical field, concretely is a kind of automatic clutching mechanism, comprising: power supply component and clutching mechanism;Wherein, the clutching mechanism is driven by shuttle car upper mechanism to realize the separation of clutching mechanism and power supply component;The power supply component is independently driven to rotate by shuttle car upper driving device.The utility model can greatly save hardware configuration cost, and it is pure mechanical mechanism, reliable stable performance, and possess automatic locking mechanism, and the material of transfer can be constant in position on station module, not slip, and can reduce the energy requirement of production line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of material transfer technology, specifically to an automatic clutch mechanism. Background Technology

[0002] In shuttle-based material handling, the shuttle serves as the logistics carrier, responsible for transferring materials between various workstation modules. The current method involves each docking workstation module being equipped with a power system. When docking with the shuttle, the power systems on both workstations work together to drive the material transfer. This method significantly increases hardware costs due to the added costs of wiring, control, and stability. Furthermore, the use of numerous motors increases factory energy consumption, contradicting energy conservation and emission reduction goals. Therefore, we propose an automatic clutch mechanism. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide an automatic clutch mechanism that transmits power from a shuttle car to the workstation module, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.

[0004] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: an automatic clutch mechanism, comprising:

[0005] Power supply components and clutch mechanism;

[0006] The clutch mechanism is driven by a mechanism on the shuttle vehicle, thereby separating the clutch mechanism from the power supply component;

[0007] The power supply component is independently driven to rotate by the drive unit on the shuttle.

[0008] Preferably, the power supply assembly consists of a power input sprocket, a drive shaft, a limiting toothed plate, a mounting plate, a fixed base, and an output sprocket.

[0009] Preferably, the fixed base is mounted on the mounting plate, and the drive shaft is mounted inside the fixed base. The power input sprocket and the output sprocket are respectively mounted at both ends of the drive shaft, and the limiting tooth plate is mounted on the outer surface of the drive shaft near the power input sprocket.

[0010] Preferably, the clutch mechanism consists of an unlocking plate, a limiting block, a guide shaft, a linear bearing seat, a guide shaft seat, and a tension spring.

[0011] Preferably, the linear bearing housing is installed on one side of the mounting plate, and the guide shaft is installed on the inner side of the linear bearing housing. The guide shaft housing is installed on one side of the guide shaft, the limiting block is installed at one end of the guide shaft, and the limiting block meshes with the limiting tooth plate. The unlocking plate is installed on one side of the limiting block, and the tension spring is connected between the guide shaft housing and the fixing member on the mounting plate.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0013] 1. This utility model can greatly save hardware configuration costs.

[0014] 2. This utility model is a purely mechanical mechanism with reliable and stable performance.

[0015] 3. This utility model has an automatic locking mechanism, which ensures that the transferred materials remain in a constant position on the workstation module and do not slip.

[0016] 4. This utility model can reduce the energy consumption requirements of the production line. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the main structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a top view of the structure of this utility model.

[0019] In the diagram: 1. Power supply assembly; 11. Power input sprocket; 12. Drive shaft; 13. Limiting toothed plate; 14. Mounting plate; 15. Fixed seat; 16. Output sprocket; 2. Clutch mechanism; 21. Unlocking plate; 22. Limiting block; 23. Guide shaft; 24. Linear bearing seat; 25. Guide shaft seat; 26. Tension spring. Detailed Implementation

[0020] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0021] The power supply assembly 1, power input sprocket 11, drive shaft 12, limit tooth plate 13, mounting plate 14, fixed seat 15, output sprocket 16, clutch mechanism 2, unlocking plate 21, limit stop 22, guide shaft 23, linear bearing seat 24, guide shaft seat 25, and tension spring 26 in this application are all general standard parts or parts known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods.

[0022] Please see Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides a technical solution: an automatic clutch mechanism, comprising:

[0023] Power supply component 1 and clutch mechanism 2;

[0024] Among them, the clutch mechanism 2 is driven by the mechanism on the shuttle car, thereby realizing the separation of the clutch mechanism 2 from the power supply component 1;

[0025] The power supply component 1 is driven to rotate independently by the drive unit on the shuttle.

[0026] The power supply assembly 1 consists of a power input sprocket 11, a drive shaft 12, a limiting toothed plate 13, a mounting plate 14, a fixed base 15, and an output sprocket 16. The fixed base 15 is mounted on the mounting plate 14, and the drive shaft 12 is mounted inside the fixed base 15. The power input sprocket 11 and the output sprocket 16 are respectively mounted at both ends of the drive shaft 12. The limiting toothed plate 13 is mounted on the outer surface of the drive shaft 12 near the power input sprocket 11. The clutch mechanism 2 consists of an unlocking plate 21, a limiting stop 22, and a guide shaft. 23. The linear bearing housing 24, the guide shaft housing 25, and the tension spring 26 are combined. The linear bearing housing 24 is installed on one side of the mounting plate 14, and the guide shaft 23 is installed on the inner side of the linear bearing housing 24. The guide shaft housing 25 is installed on one side of the guide shaft 23. The limiting block 22 is installed at one end of the guide shaft 23, and the limiting block 22 meshes with the limiting tooth plate 13. The unlocking plate 21 is installed on one side of the limiting block 22. The tension spring 26 is connected between the guide shaft housing 25 and the fixing member on the mounting plate 14.

[0027] This technical solution involves preparing the following components: a power supply assembly 1 (power input sprocket 11, drive shaft 12, limit tooth plate 13, mounting plate 14, fixed seat 15, output sprocket 16), a clutch mechanism 2 (unlocking plate 21, limit stop 22, guide shaft 23, linear bearing seat 24, guide shaft seat 25, tension spring 26), and related components such as chains, fasteners, bolts, nuts, shuttle drive unit, and workstation module rollers. Each component is inspected for deformation, cracks, or other damage; the sprocket teeth are intact; the drive shaft 12 has a smooth surface without burrs; the clearance between the inner hole of the linear bearing seat 24 and the guide shaft 23 meets design requirements; and the tension spring 26 has a sufficient elastic coefficient and is free from rust or fatigue damage. Next, using the position of the shuttle's power output shaft and the transmission center of the workstation module rollers as a reference, the fixed position of the mounting plate 14 is determined to ensure that the power input sprocket 11 is aligned with the shuttle's power chain. The center distance of the wheels is matched, and the center distance between the output sprocket 16 and the roller sprocket of the workstation module meets the chain drive requirements. Next, the fixed seat 15 is fastened to the preset position of the mounting plate 14 with bolts to ensure that the center line of the shaft hole of the fixed seat 15 is parallel to the design reference. The drive shaft 12 is installed into the bearing hole inside the fixed seat 15. The axial position of the drive shaft 12 is adjusted so that the lengths of its two ends are symmetrical. The drive shaft 12 should rotate without jamming. The power input sprocket 11 and the output sprocket 16 are installed at both ends of the drive shaft 12 respectively and fixed by key connection or set screws to ensure that the end face of the sprocket is perpendicular to the axis of the drive shaft 12 and the tooth surface of the sprocket is facing the same direction. The limiting tooth plate 13 is installed on the outer surface of the drive shaft 12 near the power input sprocket 11 and fixed by welding or bolts to ensure that the tooth surface of the limiting tooth plate 13 is perpendicular to the axis of the drive shaft 12 and the tooth shape faces the clutch mechanism 2 side.

[0028] Then, the linear bearing housing 24 is fixed to one side of the mounting plate 14 with bolts. The guide shaft 23 is inserted into the inner side of the linear bearing housing 24. The smoothness of sliding of the guide shaft 23 is tested. Lubricant is applied if necessary. The guide shaft housing 25 is installed at one end of the guide shaft 23 and locked with a nut. The limit block 22 is installed at the other end to ensure that the tooth surface of the limit block 22 can accurately mesh with the tooth surface of the limit tooth plate 13. The unlocking plate 21 is fixed to the outside of the limit block 22 with bolts so that the force-bearing surface of the unlocking plate 21 is aligned with the push end of the drive mechanism on the shuttle. Then, one end of the tension spring 26 is connected to the hook of the guide shaft housing 25 and the other end is connected to the fixed part of the mounting plate 14. The preload of the tension spring 26 is adjusted to ensure that the limit block 22 and the limit tooth plate 13 are tightly meshed in the natural state.

[0029] Finally, the assembled mounting plate 14 is fixed to the designated position on the shuttle car with bolts, ensuring that the power input sprocket 11 is connected to the shuttle car power sprocket by a chain, with the chain tension being moderate and the sag not exceeding 2% of the center distance. The sprocket connecting the output sprocket 16 and the sprocket of the workstation module roller is also adjusted with chain tension to ensure that there is no slippage in the transmission. The relative position of the unlocking plate 21 of the clutch mechanism 2 and the drive mechanism on the shuttle car, such as cylinders and push rods, is checked to ensure that the unlocking plate 21 can be accurately pushed when the drive mechanism extends, thereby causing the limit stop 22 to disengage from the limit tooth plate 13.

[0030] Debugging and Functional Verification

[0031] Manually push the unlocking plate 21 and observe whether the limit block 22 slides smoothly along the guide shaft 23 and can completely disengage from the limit tooth plate 13; release the unlocking plate 21 and check whether the tension spring 26 can drive the limit block 22 to reset and reliably engage with the limit tooth plate 13. Repeat the test 50 times, and the action should be smooth without jamming.

[0032] Start the drive mechanism on the shuttle car to simulate the automatic unlocking and reset process, verify the timeliness and accuracy of the mechanism's response, and ensure that the stroke of the drive mechanism matches the displacement of the unlocking plate 21.

[0033] Power transmission test

[0034] When the clutch mechanism 2 is in the unlocked state and the limit stop 22 is disengaged from the limit tooth plate 13, start the shuttle drive device to drive the power input sprocket 11 to rotate, and check whether the drive shaft 12 and the output sprocket 16 rotate synchronously, without any free rotation or abnormal noise.

[0035] Connect the workstation module rollers and test the power transmission effect under load, such as transferring standard weight materials. Observe whether the roller rotation is smooth, whether the chain drive has no skipped teeth, and whether the speed ratio of power input to output meets the design requirements.

[0036] In summary, it can complete the assembly, debugging and application of power supply devices. By using shuttle cars to unify power supply and precise clutch control, it solves the drawbacks of traditional multi-station power configuration, improves material transfer efficiency and cost control, and helps to carry out efficient and energy-saving logistics transfer.

[0037] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of this utility model, and are not intended to limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Although this utility model has been described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that modifications or equivalent substitutions can be made to the technical solutions of this utility model without departing from the essence and scope of the technical solutions of this utility model.

Claims

1. An automatic clutch mechanism, characterized in that, include: Power supply assembly (1) and clutch mechanism (2); The clutch mechanism (2) is driven by the mechanism on the shuttle car, thereby separating the clutch mechanism (2) from the power supply component (1); The power supply component (1) is driven to rotate independently by the drive unit on the shuttle.

2. The automatic clutch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The power supply assembly (1) consists of a power input sprocket (11), a drive shaft (12), a limiting toothed plate (13), a mounting plate (14), a fixed seat (15), and an output sprocket (16).

3. An automatic clutch mechanism according to claim 2, characterized in that: The fixed seat (15) is mounted on the mounting plate (14), and the drive shaft (12) is mounted inside the fixed seat (15). The power input sprocket (11) and the output sprocket (16) are respectively mounted on both ends of the drive shaft (12). The limiting tooth plate (13) is mounted on the outer surface of the drive shaft (12) near the power input sprocket (11).

4. An automatic clutch mechanism according to claim 1, characterized in that: The clutch mechanism (2) consists of an unlocking plate (21), a limiting block (22), a guide shaft (23), a linear bearing seat (24), a guide shaft seat (25), and a tension spring (26).

5. An automatic clutch mechanism according to claim 4, characterized in that: The linear bearing housing (24) is installed on one side of the mounting plate (14), and the guide shaft (23) is installed on the inner side of the linear bearing housing (24). The guide shaft housing (25) is installed on one side of the guide shaft (23). The limiting block (22) is installed on one end of the guide shaft (23), and the limiting block (22) meshes with the limiting tooth plate (13). The unlocking plate (21) is installed on one side of the limiting block (22). The tension spring (26) is connected between the guide shaft housing (25) and the fixing member on the mounting plate (14).

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