Two-way transport track robot

Abstract

This utility model discloses a two-way transport track robot, comprising: an outer shell with two pairs of wheels mounted on it; a shelf slot on the outer shell; fixed plates fixed to both side walls of the shelf slot; a slide rail assembly fixed to each of the fixed plates; a fork plate fixed to the side of each slide rail assembly away from the fixed plates; a pair of baffles mounted on both sides of the bottom of the shelf slot; pull rods mounted on both sides of the fork plate; through holes drilled in each of the baffles, with a first sensor installed in each through hole; the first sensors are respectively located at opposite ends near the baffles; a second sensor and a reflector are respectively fixed to both sides of the shelf slot on both side walls of the outer shell; and the slide rail assembly includes a pair of mutually fixed movable slide grooves, within which a fixed slide rail is slidably mounted. This utility model optimizes the loading and unloading of the transport robot by setting up an auxiliary transport mechanism, enabling loading and unloading without lifting, thus reducing the workload of manual labor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the field of material handling robot technology, specifically relating to a two-way material handling track robot. Background Technology

[0002] Warehousing is the storage and safekeeping of goods and items in warehouses. A warehouse is a general term for buildings and sites used for storing, safekeeping, and keeping goods. Traditional warehousing involves the activities of receiving, storing, and issuing various materials and equipment in warehouses. Handling robots play an important role in warehousing systems.

[0003] In warehousing systems, fixed movement tracks are set up. The handling robots, equipped with the system's unique routes, move along these tracks to the locations where goods are to be handled. Currently, existing handling robots still require manual labor to push goods from the shelves onto the robots, which makes operation not only time-consuming and labor-intensive but also significantly increases the labor costs for operators.

[0004] Therefore, it is necessary to provide a two-way transport track robot to address the aforementioned technical problems.

[0005] The information disclosed in this background section is intended only to enhance the understanding of the overall background of this utility model and should not be construed as an admission or in any way implying that the information constitutes prior art known to those skilled in the art. Utility Model Content

[0006] The purpose of this invention is to provide a two-way transport robot that can solve the problem that existing transport robots still require manual loading and unloading of goods.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, a specific embodiment of this utility model provides a two-way transport track robot, comprising: an outer shell, on which two pairs of wheels are mounted, a shelf groove is provided on the outer shell, fixing plates are fixed on both side walls of the shelf groove, a slide rail assembly is fixed on each pair of fixing plates, a fork plate is fixed on the side of each pair of slide rail assemblies away from the fixing plates, a pair of baffles are installed on both sides of the bottom of the shelf groove, and pull rods are installed on both sides of the fork plate.

[0008] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, each of the pair of baffles has a through hole, and a first sensor is installed in the through hole. The pair of first sensors are respectively located at the ends near the opposite ends of the baffles. The first sensors are used to sense whether the goods have been moved onto the shelf slot. Since goods can be loaded and unloaded on both sides of the shelf slot, the pair of first sensors are respectively installed at the ends of the opposite ends of the pair of baffles to sense the loading and unloading of goods on both sides.

[0009] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a second sensor and a fixing block are respectively fixed on both sides of the outer shell wall on both sides of the shelf slot. The second sensor is used to sense whether the goods have been completely moved into the shelf slot to prevent one end of the goods from sticking out of the shelf slot and causing a collision during transportation. The fixing block is used to install a reflector.

[0010] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a reflector is fixed on the fixing block. The reflector is used to reflect the sensing signal of the second sensor. When the second sensor receives the reflected signal from the reflector, it means that the goods have not extended out of the shelf slot. If the goods extend out of the shelf slot and block the reflected signal, the second sensor cannot receive the reflected signal.

[0011] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the slide rail assembly includes a pair of movable slide grooves fixed to each other, and a fixed slide rail is slidably disposed in each of the movable slide grooves. The slide rail assembly can fully extend the fork plate out of the shelf slot through the pair of movable slide grooves and the fixed slide rails.

[0012] In one or more embodiments of the present invention, the slide rail assembly includes a pair of movable slide grooves fixed to each other, and a fixed slide rail is slidably disposed in each of the movable slide grooves. The slide rail assembly can fully extend the fork plate out of the shelf slot through the pair of movable slide grooves and the fixed slide rails.

[0013] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a pair of fixed slide rails are respectively fixed to a fixed plate and a fork plate.

[0014] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a drive component and a control component are installed at both ends of the fork plate. The pull rod is installed on the drive component, and the control component sends a control signal to the drive component. The drive component drives the pull rod to rotate. After the fork plate extends outward from the shelf slot, the pull rod is rotated by the drive component, so that the end of the pull rod rotates to the side of the goods. Then, the goods are pulled into the shelf slot by the pull rod.

[0015] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a drive component and a control component are installed at both ends of the fork plate. The pull rod is installed on the drive component, and the control component sends a control signal to the drive component. The drive component drives the pull rod to rotate. After the fork plate extends outward from the shelf slot, the pull rod is rotated by the drive component, so that the end of the pull rod rotates to the side of the goods. Then, the goods are pulled into the shelf slot by the pull rod.

[0016] In one or more embodiments of this utility model, a drive component and a control component are installed at both ends of the fork plate. The pull rod is installed on the drive component, and the control component sends a control signal to the drive component. The drive component drives the pull rod to rotate. After the fork plate extends outward from the shelf slot, the pull rod is rotated by the drive component, so that the end of the pull rod rotates to the side of the goods. Then, the goods are pulled into the shelf slot by the pull rod.

[0017] Compared with the existing technology, this utility model optimizes the loading and unloading of the handling robot by setting up an auxiliary handling mechanism, which can load and unload goods without lifting, thus reducing the burden on manual labor. Attached Figure Description

[0018] 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 recorded in this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0019] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a two-way transport track robot according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 for Figure 1 The structural diagram shown at point A in the middle;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the fork plate in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of the fork plate from another perspective in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of the slide rail assembly in one embodiment of the present invention.

[0024] Explanation of key figure labels:

[0025] 1-Outer shell, 101-Wheel, 102-Shelf groove, 103-Fixing plate, 104-Slide rail assembly, 105-Moving slide, 106-Fixing slide rail, 107-Fork plate, 108-Baffle, 109-Through hole, 110-First sensor, 111-Second sensor, 112-Fixing block, 113-Reflector, 114-Driver, 115-Control unit, 116-Pull rod. Detailed Implementation

[0026] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand the technical solutions of this utility model, the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of this utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without creative effort should fall within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0027] like Figure 1-5 As shown, a two-way transport track robot in one embodiment of the present invention includes: an outer shell 1, two pairs of wheels 101 mounted on the outer shell 1, and a shelf slot 102 provided on the outer shell 1. The wheels 101 are used to drive the movement of the outer shell 1, and the shelf slot 102 is used to place the goods to be transported.

[0028] In addition, fixed plates 103 are fixed on both sides of the rack slot 102. Slide rail assemblies 104 are fixed on each pair of fixed plates 103. Fork plates 107 are fixed on the side of each pair of slide rail assemblies 104 away from the fixed plates 103. A pair of baffles 108 are installed on both sides of the bottom of the rack slot 102. Pull rods 116 are installed on both sides of the fork plates 107. The slide rail assembly 104 drives the fork plates 107 to slide out of the rack slot 102. After the fork plates 107 slide out, they rotate the pull rods 116 outward and then retract the fork plates 107 into the rack slot 102. The fork plates 107 bring the goods into the rack slot 102 through the pull rods 116. The baffles 108 are used to separate the goods and prevent them from shaking.

[0029] like Figure 1 As shown, each of the pair of baffles 108 has a through hole 109. A first sensor 110 is installed in the through hole 109. The pair of first sensors 110 are respectively located at the ends of the pair of baffles 108. The first sensors 110 are used to sense whether the goods have been moved onto the shelf slot 102. Since goods can be loaded and unloaded on both sides of the shelf slot 102, the pair of first sensors 110 are respectively installed at the ends of the pair of baffles 108 to sense the loading and unloading of goods on both sides.

[0030] like Figure 1-2 As shown, a second sensor 111 and a fixing block 112 are respectively fixed on both sides of the outer casing 1 on both sides of the shelf slot 102. The second sensor 111 is used to sense whether the goods have been completely moved into the shelf slot 102 to prevent one end of the goods from sticking out of the shelf slot 102 and causing a collision during transportation. The fixing block 112 is used to install a reflector 113.

[0031] like Figure 1-2As shown, a reflector 113 is fixed on the fixing block 112. The reflector 113 is used to reflect the sensing signal of the second sensor 111. When the second sensor 111 receives the reflected signal from the reflector 113, it means that the goods have not extended out of the shelf slot 102. If the goods extend out of the shelf slot 102 and block the reflected signal, the second sensor 111 cannot receive the reflected signal.

[0032] like Figure 5 As shown, the slide rail assembly 104 includes a pair of mutually fixed movable slide grooves 105, each of which is slidably equipped with a fixed slide rail 106. The slide rail assembly 104 can fully extend the fork plate 107 out of the rack slot 102 through the pair of movable slide grooves 105 and the fixed slide rails 106. The pair of fixed slide rails 106 are respectively fixed to the fixed plate 103 and the fork plate 107.

[0033] like Figure 2-4 As shown, both ends of the fork plate 107 are equipped with a drive unit 114 and a control unit 115. The pull rod 116 is mounted on the drive unit 114. The control unit 115 sends a control signal to the drive unit 114, and the drive unit 114 drives the pull rod 116 to rotate. After the fork plate 107 extends outward from the rack slot 102, the pull rod 116 is rotated by the drive unit 114, so that the end of the pull rod 116 rotates to the side of the goods. Then, the goods are pulled into the rack slot 102 by the pull rod 116.

[0034] Working principle: When using this equipment, the control system moves the equipment to the location of the goods to be transported. Then, the fork plates 107 extend from the rack slot 102, so that a pair of fork plates 107 are placed on both sides of the goods. Then, the control component 115 controls the drive component 114 to drive the pull rod 116 to rotate outward, so that the pull rod 116 rotates to the side wall of the goods. Then, the fork plates 107 are retracted into the rack slot 102. The fork plates 107 bring the goods into the rack slot 102 through the pull rod 116. The goods are placed between a pair of baffles 108, which are used to separate the goods and prevent them from shaking.

[0035] During the loading and unloading process, the second sensor 111 detects the signal reflected by the reflector 113, which, together with the first sensor 110, determines whether the loading and unloading of the goods has been completed. The information is then transmitted to the control terminal, which controls the movement of the equipment.

[0036] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that this invention is not limited to the details of the exemplary embodiments described above, and that it can be implemented in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics of this invention. Therefore, the embodiments should be considered illustrative and non-limiting in all respects, and the scope of this invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. Thus, it is intended that all variations falling within the meaning and scope of equivalents of the claims be included within this invention. No reference numerals in the claims should be construed as limiting the scope of the claims.

[0037] Furthermore, it should be understood that although this specification describes embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution. This narrative style is merely for clarity. Those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can also be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that can be understood by those skilled in the art.

Claims

1. A two-way transport track robot, characterized in that, include: The outer casing has two pairs of wheels installed on it. The outer casing has a rack slot. Fixed plates are fixed on both sides of the rack slot. Slide rail assemblies are fixed on each pair of fixed plates. Fork plates are fixed on the side of each pair of slide rail assemblies away from the fixed plates. A pair of baffles are installed on both sides of the bottom of the rack slot. Pull rods are installed on both sides of the fork plates.

2. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 1, characterized in that, Each of the two baffles has a through hole, and a first sensor is installed in the through hole. The two first sensors are respectively located at the ends near opposite ends of the baffles.

3. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The outer casing has a second sensor and a fixing block fixed on each side of the shelf slot.

4. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, A reflector is fixed to the fixing block.

5. The bidirectional transport track robot according to any one of claims 1, 2, and 4, characterized in that, The slide rail assembly includes a pair of mutually fixed movable slide grooves, each of which is slidably provided with a fixed slide rail.

6. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, The slide rail assembly includes a pair of mutually fixed movable slide grooves, each of which is slidably provided with a fixed slide rail.

7. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, The pair of fixed slide rails are respectively fixed to the fixed plate and the fork plate.

8. The bidirectional transport track robot according to any one of claims 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7, characterized in that, Both ends of the fork plate are equipped with drive components and control components, and the pull rod is mounted on the drive component.

9. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 3, characterized in that, Both ends of the fork plate are equipped with drive components and control components, and the pull rod is mounted on the drive component.

10. The bidirectional transport track robot according to claim 5, characterized in that, Both ends of the fork plate are equipped with drive components and control components, and the pull rod is mounted on the drive component.

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