A maintenance platform special for a stacker
By designing a dedicated maintenance platform for stacker cranes, and utilizing a combination of support columns and lifting feet, the platform height can be flexibly adjusted, solving the space constraints and safety risks of existing platforms, and improving the efficiency of multi-person collaborative operations.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- JIANGSU GUOWANG HIGH TECH FIBER CO LTD
- Filing Date
- 2025-08-25
- Publication Date
- 2026-07-07
AI Technical Summary
The existing stacker crane maintenance platform is too small to accommodate multiple people working together, obstructs the line of sight, poses safety risks, and cannot perform multi-angle inspections, thus reducing work efficiency.
A special maintenance platform for stacker cranes has been designed, comprising a platform body, support columns, lifting feet, and guardrails. The platform is connected to the lifting platform by fasteners, and the height of the platform can be adjusted by using a handle to adjust the rotation of the support columns and struts, accommodating simultaneous operation by multiple people and inspection from multiple angles.
It solves the problems of limited space and obstructed view on the maintenance platform, reduces the risk of personnel slipping and falling, enables multiple people to work simultaneously and inspect from multiple angles, and improves work efficiency.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of maintenance platform technology, and in particular to a special maintenance platform for stacker cranes. Background Technology
[0002] my country's polyester fiber industry is gradually transforming from a labor-intensive industry to a modern manufacturing industry, and from high consumption and high pollution to energy conservation and reduced emissions. Therefore, the extensive use of complete sets of logistics equipment and systems has become an inevitable choice for enterprises in this industry. The use of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS / RS) in chemical fiber enterprises has significantly saved labor, solved the problem of labor shortages, and improved work efficiency.
[0003] The main body of an automated storage and retrieval system (AS / RS) consists of racks, aisle stacker cranes, inbound and outbound workstations, and an automated transport and control system. The racks are steel or reinforced concrete structures containing standard-sized storage spaces. The aisle stacker cranes move through the aisles between the racks to perform storage and retrieval operations, achieving efficient warehouse layout, automated storage and retrieval, and simplified operation. However, during routine maintenance, inspection, and repair of the stacker cranes, existing maintenance platforms are cramped, obstructing space and visibility (motors, hubs, wire ropes); the platform is also some distance from the ground, posing a risk of slipping and falling for personnel; during periodic maintenance or repair, access to high-level components may be required, but existing maintenance platforms are fixed to the stacker crane and cannot be raised or lowered; the maintenance platform can only accommodate one person at a time, making it unsuitable for multi-person collaborative work, preventing multi-angle inspections of the equipment simultaneously, requiring repeated personnel movement, and reducing operational efficiency. Utility Model Content
[0004] To address the aforementioned technical problems, the purpose of this utility model is to propose a dedicated maintenance platform for stacker cranes, which facilitates simultaneous operation by multiple people.
[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:
[0006] A dedicated maintenance platform for a stacker crane includes a base and a lifting platform vertically slidably connected to the base. The lifting platform is equipped with a railing. The maintenance platform includes a platform body, four support columns, and lifting feet. A guardrail surrounds the platform body, with one side of the guardrail close to the railing. At least two sets of fasteners are provided between the railing and the guardrail for connecting them. Four positioning columns are provided at the bottom of the platform body. The support columns are detachably connected to the positioning columns. Adjustment holes with internal threads are provided at the bottom of the support columns. Vertically upward-extending support rods with external threads are provided on the surface of the lifting feet. The support rods are helically connected to the support columns. A first handle is provided on the surface of the support column, and a second handle is provided on the support rod.
[0007] Preferably, the first handle includes a gripping ring arranged around the support post and a connecting rod connecting the support post and the gripping ring.
[0008] Preferably, the fastener includes a base plate and connecting plates perpendicular to both sides of the base plate and pointing downwards. The fence and guardrail are located between the two connecting plates. The connecting plate near the guardrail is provided with a threaded hole, and a fastening bolt passes through the threaded hole and is connected to the guardrail.
[0009] Preferably, the guardrail has positioning holes on its side, and the fastening bolts are inserted into the positioning holes.
[0010] Preferably, the top of the guardrail is provided with a guide groove, and the fixing member is located in the guide groove.
[0011] Preferably, the top of the guardrail is provided with spaced guide strips, and a guide groove is formed between two guide strips, with the side of the fastener abutting against the guide strips.
[0012] Preferably, the top of the support column is provided with a mounting hole coaxial with the adjustment hole, and the positioning support column is inserted into the mounting hole and rotatably connected to the support column.
[0013] Due to the application of the above technical solution, this utility model has the following advantages compared with the prior art:
[0014] This utility model relates to a special maintenance platform for stacker cranes, comprising a platform body, four support columns, and lifting feet. A guardrail surrounds the platform body, with one side of the guardrail close to the perimeter railing. At least two sets of fasteners connect the perimeter railing and the guardrail. Four positioning supports are located at the bottom of the platform body, detachably connected to the support columns. Each support column has an adjustment hole with internal threads at its bottom. Vertically extending support rods with external threads are mounted on the lifting feet and are helically connected to the support columns. A first handle is located on the surface of each support column, and a second handle is located on each support rod. These handles allow adjustment of the relative rotation between the support columns and support rods, adjusting the platform body to a suitable height. This design solves the problems of limited space and obstructed visibility during routine maintenance and repairs, reduces the risk of slipping and falling during operation, allows multiple people to work simultaneously on the platform, and features a simple, robust, and durable structure. Attached Figure Description
[0015] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings:
[0016] Appendix Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the stacker crane maintenance platform of this utility model;
[0017] Appendix Figure 2This is a perspective view of the stacker crane maintenance platform of this utility model;
[0018] Appendix Figure 3 This is a partial disassembly diagram of the stacker crane maintenance platform of this utility model;
[0019] Appendix Figure 4 For the appendix Figure 1 Enlarged view of a portion at point A;
[0020] Appendix Figure 5 For the appendix Figure 2 A magnified view of section B.
[0021] The components are as follows: 1. Platform body; 2. Support column; 21. First handle; 211. Grip ring; 212. Connecting rod; 3. Lifting foot cup; 31. Support rod; 32. External thread; 33. Second handle; 4. Guardrail; 41. Guide bar; 5. Fixing component; 51. Base plate; 52. Connecting plate; 6. Positioning support column; 7. Fastening bolt; 10. Stacker; 101. Lifting platform; 102. Fence. Detailed Implementation
[0022] The preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the scope of protection of the present invention.
[0023] It should be noted that when a component is referred to as "fixed to" or "set on" another component, it can be directly on the other component or may have an intervening component present. When a component is referred to as "connected to" another component, it can be directly connected to the other component or may have an intervening component present.
[0024] Furthermore, it should be noted that the directional terms such as left, right, up, and down used in the embodiments of this utility model are only relative concepts or references to the normal use of the product, and should not be considered restrictive. The implementation of this utility model will be described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments.
[0025] As attached Figure 1 Appendix Figure 2 The diagram shows a dedicated maintenance platform for a stacker crane according to this utility model. The stacker crane 10 includes a base and a lifting platform 101 vertically slidably connected to the base. A railing 102 is installed on the lifting platform 101. The maintenance platform includes a platform body 1, four support columns 2, and lifting feet 3. The platform body 1 is used for personnel maintenance operations. A guardrail 4 is installed around the platform body 1, with one side of the guardrail 4 close to the railing 102. At least two sets of fasteners 5 are provided between the railing 102 and the guardrail 4 for connecting the two. (See attached diagram) Figure 3As shown, the bottom of the platform body 1 has four positioning pillars 6, and the support pillars 2 are detachably connected to the positioning pillars 6. In this embodiment, the top of the support pillar 2 is machined with a mounting hole coaxial with the adjustment hole, and the positioning pillar 6 is inserted into the mounting hole and rotatably connected to the support pillar 2. The bottom of the support pillar 2 has an adjustment hole with an internal thread. The lifting foot cup 3 has a vertically upward extending support rod 31 with an external thread 32 on its surface. The support rod 31 is spirally connected to the support pillar 2 and is used to adjust the distance between the platform body 1 and the ground to adapt to the height of the lifting platform 101 of the stacker crane 10. The surface of the support pillar 2 has a first handle 21, and the support rod 31 has a second handle 33. In this embodiment, the first handle 21 includes a gripping ring 211 surrounding the support pillar 2 and a connecting rod 212 connecting the support pillar 2 and the gripping ring 211. The structure of the second handle 33 is similar to that of the first handle 21, making it more convenient to apply force by rotation, so as to control the rise and fall of the platform body 1.
[0026] As attached Figure 4 Appendix Figure 5 As shown, the fixing component 5 includes a base plate 51 and connecting plates 52 perpendicular to both sides of the base plate 51 and pointing downwards. The adjacent fence 102 and guardrail 4 are located between the two connecting plates 52. Threaded holes are machined on the connecting plate 52 near the guardrail 4. A fastening bolt 7 passes through the threaded holes and connects to the guardrail 4. Tightening the fastening bolt 7 makes one side of the connecting plate 52 of the fixing component 5 fit tightly against the fence 102, connecting the platform body 1 to the lifting platform 101. Positioning holes are installed on the side of the guardrail 4. The fastening bolt 7 is inserted into the positioning holes to make the connection more secure.
[0027] The top of the guardrail 4 has a guide groove, and the fastener 5 is located in the guide groove. Specifically, the top of the guardrail 4 has spaced guide strips 41, and a guide groove is formed between two guide strips 41. The side of the fastener 5 is attached to the guide strips 41 to prevent the fastener 5 from shifting and to make the force more stable.
[0028] This utility model discloses a special maintenance platform for stacker cranes. It uses a fixing component to connect the platform body to the lifting platform of the stacker crane. The relative rotation between the support column and the support rod is adjusted by the handle to adjust the platform body to a suitable height. This solves the problems of narrow maintenance platforms, which obstruct space and line of sight during daily maintenance and inspection. It also reduces the risk of slipping and falling during operation. Furthermore, it solves the problem that existing maintenance platforms cannot reach high parts when it is necessary to access them during the regular maintenance or repair of the stacker crane. It also solves the problems that the maintenance platform can only accommodate one person at a time, is not suitable for multiple people to work together, cannot perform multi-angle inspections of the equipment at the same time, and requires repeated movement of personnel. The structure is simple, sturdy and durable.
[0029] The above description is merely an embodiment of this utility model and does not limit the patent scope of this utility model. Any equivalent structural or procedural transformations made based on the content of this utility model specification, or direct or indirect applications in other related technical fields, are similarly included within the patent protection scope of this utility model.
Claims
1. A dedicated maintenance platform for a stacker crane, the stacker crane comprising a base and a lifting platform vertically slidably connected to the base, the lifting platform being equipped with a railing, characterized in that: The maintenance platform includes a platform body, four support columns, and lifting feet. A guardrail is installed around the platform body, with one side of the guardrail close to the fence. At least two sets of fasteners are installed between the fence and the guardrail for connecting the two. Four positioning pillars are installed at the bottom of the platform body. The support columns are detachably connected to the positioning pillars. The bottom of the support columns is provided with adjustment holes with internal threads. Vertically upward-extending support rods are installed on the lifting feet. The surface of the support rods is provided with external threads. The support rods are helically connected to the support columns. A first handle is provided on the surface of the support columns, and a second handle is provided on the support rods.
2. The stacker crane dedicated maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first handle includes a gripping ring arranged around a support post and a connecting rod connecting the support post and the gripping ring.
3. The stacker crane dedicated maintenance platform according to claim 1, characterized in that: The fastener includes a base plate and connecting plates perpendicular to both sides of the base plate and pointing downwards. The fence and guardrail are located between the two connecting plates. The connecting plate near the guardrail has a threaded hole, and a fastening bolt passes through the threaded hole and is connected to the guardrail.
4. The stacker crane dedicated maintenance platform according to claim 3, characterized in that: The guardrail has positioning holes on its side, and the fastening bolts are inserted into the positioning holes.
5. The dedicated maintenance platform for stacker cranes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the guardrail is provided with a guide groove, and the fixing component is located in the guide groove.
6. The dedicated maintenance platform for stacker cranes according to claim 5, characterized in that: The top of the guardrail is provided with spaced guide strips, and a guide groove is formed between two guide strips. The side of the fastener is attached to the guide strip.
7. The dedicated maintenance platform for stacker cranes according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the support column is provided with a mounting hole coaxial with the adjustment hole, and the positioning support column is inserted into the mounting hole and rotatably connected to the support column.